A series of Podcasts produced by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The Maine Catholic aims to build the Kingdom of God in Maine, sharing the wisdom of the church with all of her people in our diocese.
The commandment "you shall not steal" goes far deeper than avoiding theft and jealousy. The Catechism frames it's teachings on business ethics, labor, and economic policy within this commandment...
Sexuality is sacred, not shameful. That is the starting point for Bishop James Ruggeri's look at the Sixth Commandment. He explains what chastity really means and why it is often misunderstood. He...
"Thou shall not kill" seems like a simple commandment on the surface. However, the Catechism of the Catholic Church takes it much deeper than simply avoiding murder. Bishop Ruggieri discusses the...
Why should we listen to our parents? How does that relationship change over time? In this episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on the Fourth Commandment: “Honor your father and...
Names are sacred; especially the name of the Lord. The Lord's Day, Sunday, is also sacred. Bishop Ruggieri opens up the Second and Third Commandments and shows how they shape something we rarely...