Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)

Catholic Answers recently tackled a question about whether or not Catholics can, in good conscience, take their families to the beach. This week, on Visitation Sessions, we’re talking about what their answer was lacking, what really constitutes a near occasion of sin, and why going to the beach may be the best reality check there is for people who struggle with objectifying women’s bodies.
Show Notes:
“Should Catholics Take Their Families to the Beach” (Catholic Answers)
“Scrupulosity Will Not Keep You Safe” by Claire Swinarski
A Return to Modesty by Wendy Shalit
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We discuss Wendell Berry and his writings, particularly his novel Jayber Crow. We also have an update from Kate on the upcoming Steubenville International Film Festival.
Show notes:
* Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
* Steubenville International Film Festival


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This week, the Visitation Sessions gang catches up on various lifestyle choices, including sending kids to a Waldorfy-Montessori-Harry Potteresque school, Casey’s hair tragedy at EWTN, and a special meet-n-greet with Emily in England.
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Show notes:
* The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
* Chesterton Station —a show on EWTN
* The Symbolic World Summit —happening Sept 24-26 in the UK
* The Class —a film
* The Bishops' Cable TV response to EWTN
* Black Rednecks & White Liberals by Thomas Sowell
* Appreciating the Appreciator by John Byron Kuhner
* Select International Tours



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Show notes:
* St. Michael’s Abbey
* Sacred Wine: the Holy History and Heritage of Catholic Vintners by Emily Stimpson Chapman
* Homeschool Connections


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How exactly does Emily wrestle words onto a page? Will Chris be constructing a cottage for her in the backyard? And how did listening to Madonna in a hot dog shoppe inspire Casey to write a chorus for a song about a drowned sailor? What is happening with EWTN? Find out the answer to these questions and more, as we discuss how writing (or songwriting) makes us more human.
Show notes:
* Rick Rubin/ Bari Weiss interview on Apple Podcasts
* The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
* Chesterton Station —on EWTN
* Chris Keenan (and lost letters of the Great Lakes)
* Hurt by Johnny Cash and Nine Inch Nails


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