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Light of the East (Catholic)

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Host: Fr. Thomas Loya
Fr. Thomas Loya and his guests explore the rites of the Eastern Catholic Churches
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Genres: Catholic
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Language: English
Networks: EWTN Catholic Radio

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Broadcast 266

Sun, Nov 1 Listen

We will talk about the lived experience of an Eastern Rite Parish and how a Latin Rite Catholic experiences the Byzantine Rite. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya. Special Guest, Simon Jordan.

Broadcast 265

Sun, Oct 25 Listen

We see how a single layman can make a global impact on ecumenical relations between the East and the West. Host Father Thomas J. Loya. Special Guest, Jack Figel.

Broadcast 264

Sun, Oct 18 Listen

Light of the East looks at the discernment process that a person goes through when they decide to be a Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic or join the Orthodox Church. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 263

Sun, Oct 11 Listen

We answer a listener's question about the Divine Office, the Liturgy of the Hours of the Eastern Lung of the Catholic Church. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 262

Sun, Oct 4 Listen

Father Loya speaks with Father Christopher Zugger about his book, Finding a Hidden Church chronicalling the gripping tale of the Eastern Catholic Church under Communism to the present day. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya; Guest, Father Christopher Zugger.

Broadcast 261

Sun, Sep 27 Listen

We journey through the allegorical typology of the Byzantine Catholic Church with respect to the Mother of God. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 260

Sun, Sep 20 Listen

Hear how young Byzantine Catholic families view the future of the Byzantine Catholic Church. Special guest, John Segvich. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 259

Sun, Sep 13 Listen

We learn why many of the Eastern Catholic Churches give the sacraments of initiation together even to infants and we learn about the Annunciation Parish Health Plan. Host, Father Thomas Loya.

Broadcast 258

Sun, Sep 6 Listen

We examine the state of the Eastern Catholic Churches of central Europe after the fall of Communism and recommend the book, Finding a Hidden Church. Host, Father Thomas Loya.

Broadcast 257

Sun, Aug 30 Listen

Father Loya and Katie Goulas reveal a little known secret at Annunciation Parish as Father Loya looks to the beginning of a new liturgical year. Host, Father Thomas Loya with Katie Goulas.

Broadcast 256

Sun, Aug 23 Listen

Father Loya mediates on the spirituality of pilgimage accompanied by the Jesus Prayer and his reflections on the Mount St. Macrina Pilgrimage in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Host Father Thomas Loya.

Broadcast 255

Sun, Aug 16 Listen

Father Loya answers a listener's question about the Byzantine Catholic Liturgy. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 254

Sun, Aug 9 Listen

Father Loya talks with Catholic author and lecturer Mark Shea about his new trilogy. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya and guest Mark Shea.

Broadcast 253

Sun, Aug 2 Listen

Father Loya bears his artist's and iconographer's soul to provide insights into the art form of the Church. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 252

Sun, Jul 26 Listen

Father Loya along with Katie Goulas answer listeners questions. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 251

Sun, Jul 19 Listen

We get a glimse of a monastic community with monks from both lungs of the Church. Special guest Abbott Nickolas. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya and Katie Goulas.

Broadcast 250

Sun, Jul 12 Listen

We learn about the U.S. Military troop withdrawl from Iraq and the implications for Christians. Special guest, Julinana Taimoorazy from the Iraqi Christian Relief Council. Host, Father homas J. Loya.

Broadcast 249

Sun, Jul 5 Listen

WeWe look at another opportunity to learn more about the Eastern Churches with special guest John Kurey, President Emeritus of the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation which supports the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine.

Broadcast 248

Sun, Jun 28 Listen

We will learn about a place to learn and be immersed in Eastern Christian Spirituality and we will also learn about the great Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya, along with Katie Goulas and special guest, Loretta Nemeth, Editor of Horizons, the Eparchy of Parma's official publication.

Broadcast 247

Sun, Jun 21 Listen

Father Loya takes a look at cities such as Mosul and Bagdad, which we know from the war in Iraq but were cities which once hosted the great proud Assyrian Christian tradition. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya with Katie Goulas.

Broadcast 246

Sun, Jun 14 Listen

Father Loya answers the question, "What is the difference between the Eastern Catholic Churches and the Roman Catholic Church?" Father Loya also challenges you to come up with a single sentence answer. Host, Father Thomas Loya.

Broadcast 245

Sun, Jun 7 Listen

Father Loya takes a look at the Church's version of the "Hall of Fame" and he and Katie Goulas talk with a seminarian from Slovakia about the question of married vs. celibate priests. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya along with Katie Goulas.

Broadcast 244

Sun, May 31 Listen

Father Loya and co-host Katie Goulas discuss the feast of Pentecost and show us how in the days of old, pride brought confusion of tongues to the buliders of the Tower of Babble. But now, diversity of tongues enlightened the minds and gave knowledge for the glory of God. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 243

Sun, May 24 Listen

Father Loya acknowledges supporters of Light of the East and discusses Jack Figel's work as a catalyst to foster dialog through planning some exciting conference opportunities to help restore the Church to unity as well as to discuss Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the birthplace of the Eastern Churches. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya with special guest Jack Figel.

Broadcast 242

Sun, May 17 Listen

We move from Christ's Resurrection to His Ascension where He enthrones in glory our own human nature. Be exalted above the heavens O Lord and let glory be over above the earth. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 241

Sun, May 10 Listen

We will hear of a story that truly draws us into the experience of the Resurrection... of Christ's triumph over death... of the triumph of good over evil. Special co-host Katie Goulas, Father Thomas J. Loya, host.

Broadcast 240

Sun, May 3 Listen

We will learn about the situation of Eastern Christians in the war torn areas of the Middle East with special guest Juliana Taimoorazy of Iraqi Christian Relief. We will also learn about a new media source for Eastern Christianity. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 239

Sun, Apr 26 Listen

Father Loya looks at the Syro-Malankara Church, an Eastern Catholic Church, founded by St. Thomas the Apostle himself. Special guest, Father Saji Mukkoot, Pastor of the Malankara Catholic Mission of Chicago in Evanston, IL. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 238

Sun, Apr 19 Listen

Father Loya shows how a lack of faith gave birth to a certainty of faith as Light of the East takes a look at the great feast of Thomas Sunday. Also, Father Loya takes a look at another great saint, St. George. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.

Broadcast 237

Sun, Apr 12 Listen

Light of the East will liturgically take on the role of the myrrh baring women and announce "the Good News" of Christ's resurrection to the world through the Easter music of the Eastern Churches. Host, Father Thomas J. Loya.