Episode #438 - Feast of St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions

Father Anthony, Cristina and Tony are on the program today. Father Anthony reflects on past marriages and funerals in the parish, and the Carolls, the Catholic Founding Fathers. Father Anthony reflects on his mother and the fact that he is going down to Florida tgo say a special Mass for her and to celebrate a special Mass for her. Faather Anthonys about the definition of "the common good" and all are called to adhere to the natural law and right reason. Charles Carroll was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of signing, it was against the law for a Catholic to hold office. He was a foremost supporter of relgious conscience. He helped financed the Revolutionary War and supported George Washington. His cousin was Charles Daniel was a signer of the constitution. His brother John became the first Catholic Bishop in America as Bishop of Baltimore. Father Anthony reflects on yesterday's readings.