Brother Richard returns for our 2020 Holiday show. We discuss the pagan origins of Christmas, the Three Magi, Mary Magdalene, the Holy Grail, the teachings of Saint Francis, Christmas legends and rituals, and much more. Brother Richard also relates some stories of his encounters with The Other.

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Episode 207 notes and links:

To help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ie

and here: https://www.cskdetroit.org

90 Days to the Perfect Puppy: https://perfectpuppies.sithappens.us/90-days

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Episode artwork by Piotr Stachiewicz.

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Strange Familiars Photo of the Week #52: Christmas Morning

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Intro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.com

The closing song is The Holly Crown by Stone Breath. You can find this song on the album, Knotwork: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/knotwork

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