Pierogi to Prayer
Features discussions, interviews, and information pieces on Polish history, food, culture, and customs as well as spiritual reflections on Polish saints. An outreach of the St.
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Twentieth Century Poland's Musical Reflection: The music and life of Composer Witold Lutosławski Part II (opens the original)
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This September we bring the two topics of Music andWorld War II together with our returning guest, Dr. Michael Klein of TempleUniversity. Long time listeners may remember him from last season’s two partepisode on Fredrich Chopin which if you haven’t, I would encourage you to goback and listen to when you have a moment. As an expert in music and film, heinstructs on various subjects from music theory to Lord of the Rings. One ofhis particular research interests however, is the music and career of
Twentieth Century Poland's Musical Reflection: The music and life of Composer Witold Lutosławski Part I (opens the original)
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This September we bring the two topics of Music andWorld War II together with our returning guest, Dr. Michael Klein of TempleUniversity. Long time listeners may remember him from last season’s two partepisode on Fredrich Chopin which if you haven’t, I would encourage you to goback and listen to when you have a moment. As an expert in music and film, heinstructs on various subjects from music theory to Lord of the Rings. One ofhis particular research interests however, is the music and career of
For Freedom or For France?: Napoleon and Poland Part II (opens the original)
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Welcome to Part II Few individuals have had such an impact on Europeanhistorymore than Napolean Bonaparte. And for the Pole we just met through his200 yearold words, it wasn’t always for their personal best. The image of thedeterminedgaze in the diminutive Corsican, a hand regally tucked into thebreast of hisshirt is iconic to say the least. And where history leaves off,pop culturepicks up. Often parodied, instantly recognizable, impossible toduplicate:Napoleon, a name synonymous with ambition a
For Freedom or For France?: Napoleon and Poland Part I (opens the original)
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Few individuals have had such an impact on Europeanhistorymore than Napolean Bonaparte. And for the Pole we just met through his200 yearold words, it wasn’t always for their personal best. The image of thedeterminedgaze in the diminutive Corsican, a hand regally tucked into thebreast of hisshirt is iconic to say the least. And where history leaves off,pop culturepicks up. Often parodied, instantly recognizable, impossible toduplicate:Napoleon, a name synonymous with ambition and military genius,
Episode 9.1 St. Andrzej Bobola (opens the original)
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How often have divisionsamongst religious denominations driven followers to the most unspeakablebrutality. In such times when religious fanatics inspired by nationalism haveshown the worst of humanity, there are also those martyrs who have fallenvictim to their aggression who have shown the opposite. One of these martyrs,St. Andrzej Bobola is the subject of our saint of the month reflection today.Reflect upon his story and how it still applies to our present struggles ofreligion and national con
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