Blazing the Trail

This week, Miriam is joined by Fr. Michael Ward, who serves on the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford University, and whose work has focused on the life and works of C.S. Lewis. Learn more at michaelward.netSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Michael Lichens, whose new book "Weird Catholic Handbook" brings to life the unique relics, ghostly encounters, and unusual miracles that have been part of the Church's rich tapestry. Learn more at www.mlichens.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Isabella d'Angelo, who created "Catholic Kids Media", which provides engaging animated videos to help children reflect on the Sunday readings. Learn more about Isabella's work at youtube.com/@CatholicKidsMediaSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Cassie Everts, who co-authored the book Nursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today's Parents. Learn more about Cassie and the book at sophiainstitute.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Ambassador Eduard Habsburg, who shares his own experiences and recipes for a wholesome family life, bolstered by 850 years of Habsburg family history. Follow him on X @EduardHabsburg and learn more about his new book "Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World" at sophiainstitute.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Daniel Baillargeon, founder and president of Mission Driven Catholic, an apostolate working to revitalize Catholic schools to fully embrace their mission to be centers of evangelization for students and their families. Learn more at missiondrivencatholic.comSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Helen Hoffner, who is a professor at Holy Family University in Philadelphia. Her research on the history of the Rosary led her to co-author The Rosary Collector's Guide, which provides information for rosary collectors, antique dealers, and historians. Learn more at rosarycollector.wordpress.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Frank Fraser, an award winning artist, designer, illustrator and writer. He is dedicated to writing and illustrating children's books that lift children's hearts and minds to heaven. Learn more about Frank's latest release, Already There, at sophiainstitute.com/product/already-there/. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Tom Carroll, who serves as the president and founder of the Catholic Talent Project, which is dedicated to the mission of cultivating faithful witnesses to serve in Catholic schools across America. Learn more here: catholictalentproject.orgSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Susan Windley-Daoust, founder of the Mark 5:19 Project, which seeks to help parishes live out the call to share the gospel, grow in discipleship, and invite the world to encounter Jesus Christ. Learn more at mark519project.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Susan Windley-Daoust, founder of the Mark 5:19 Project, which seeks to help parishes live out the call to share the gospel, grow in discipleship, and invite the world to encounter Jesus Christ. Learn more at mark519project.org.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Taylor Kemp returns to the show to discuss the new Symbolon series, which explores the unity, beauty, and vitality of the Church through the heroic faith of everyday Catholic communities. Taylor is a former professional soccer player and now serves as Vice President of Content at the Augustine Institute. Learn more at augustineinstitute.org/symbolonSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Nathan Crankfield, who serves as a Senior Partnership Executive at Hallow and hosts the "Seeking Excellence" podcast. Learn more about Nathan's podcast and mission at nathancrankfield.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Drawing from Scripture, songs, and Church documents, Miriam offers a reflection on the gifts and challenges of striving to live as missionary disciples on today's social media sites. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14, 2024 Year B.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading: Amos 7:12-15Responsorial Psalm 85: Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14Gospel Reading: Mark 6:7-13For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Tricia Bølle, who is the founder and mission director of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, which is devoted to bringing the love of Christ to non-Christians and providing faith formation for those already baptized to form loving faith communities of intentional disciples empowered by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to serving Christ in every aspect of life. Learn more at laymissionary.orgSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Michel Therrien, founder and president of Preambula Group, which provides guided spiritual experiences that help you encounter Jesus, discover your deepest identity, and become His mission to the world. Learn more at preambula.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam turns to the familiar story of Zacchaeus, from the Gospel of Luke, to help reflect on the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam offers a reflection on her own experience of the evangelizing power of beauty in creation, and how that opened a door to an encounter with God years later. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Leah Jacobson, who oversees the first ever Master of Arts in Catholic Women's and Gender Studies degree as the Program Coordinator for the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Learn more at catholicgenderstudies.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who shares about his new book called The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy. Learn more at fatherboniface.org/wordpresshome/Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who is a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey. In this first part of the interview, Fr. Boniface shares how he moved from a secular background to Jesus and ultimately to the monastery. Learn more at www.fatherboniface.org/wordpresshome/Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Bronwen McShea, who is a historian based in New York City, and currently teaches for the Augustine Institute. Her latest book, "Women of the Church", explores the stories of many women who have played important roles in shaping the course of Catholic history and culture. Learn more at catholic.market/books/what-every-catholic-should-know/Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Maria J. Bain, who founded JMJ Press, which seeks to create and publish inspirational works of art and literature that give glory to God and ignite a passion and desire for holiness. Learn more at www.jmjpress.org.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Deanne Miller, who co-founded Soulcore, which is a Catholic fitness apostolate focused on the integration of soul and body, while offering an invitation to discover the beauty of the Rosary. Learn more at soulcore.comSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Kristin Bird, who serves as the executive director of Burning Hearts Disciples, an apostolate that seeks to inspire disciples by walking with people as they grow in relationship with Christ and His Church. Learn more at burningheartsdisciples.orgSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by John and Ashley Noronha, who co-founded the Truth and Beauty Project, which seeks to help people discover practical skills for intentional Christian living and the pursuit of excellence. Learn more at www.truthandbeautyproject.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Melissa Kirking, who is a passionate children's Eucharistic Adoration expert with over two decades of experience bringing children to meet and know Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Learn about her new book at ascensionpress.com/products/jesus-and-me-talking-with-my-greatest-friendSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Elizabeth Gillette, whose journey into a ministry of pro-life speaking and writing is a beautiful testament to the power of God's healing. Learn more at elizabethgilletteauthor.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Matt Faley, who serves as Chief of Mission for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. Through song and conversation, Matt shares some of his story, as well as his thoughts on building a culture of abiding in Christ. Learn more at mattfaley.com.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Paul Rose, who created a podcast to help people pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Learn more at singthehours.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Ryan Pollock, Director of Evangelization at St Pius X Parish in Portland. Ryan shares some highlights from his journey into The Church, and reflects on how people in every age are hungry for the truth of the Gospel.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam shares a song inspired by the life of St. Therese of Lisieux's sister, Leonie, and explores the recent apostolic exhortation on St. Therese, who offers us a wonderful portrait of evangelization through the little way. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Kris Frank, the chief mission officer for the National Eucharistic Congress. Learn more about the new Eucharistic-based small group series here: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/jesus-and-the-eucharistSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Sr. Charlene Herinckx, who shares about her own discernment and religious community, as well as insights into her role as vocation director for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. Learn more at ssmo.org/vocations/.Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Todd Cooper, who reflects on an important upcoming event in the Archdiocese, and shares how healing can help equip us to respond to the call to evangelize. Learn more about the Healing the Whole Person conference here: archdpdx.org/healing-the-whole-personSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Christin Jezak, who is an actress, producer, and director of outreach and creative at AWE PR. As a lay Pauline cooperator, Christin strives to share her joy and passion for the gospel through media. Learn more about her projects at p2ptheatre.com/home. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Dominic de Souza, who shares how stories have the power to give us back a sense of purpose and meaning. He founded LegendFiction, which is a creative community for Catholic and Orthodox fiction authors who love fantasy and sci-fi. Learn more at legendfiction.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Ryan O'Hara, who has 25 years of young adult ministry experience. He hosts the "Better Preach" podcast, where he and his guests discuss the process behind giving inspirational and prayerful Catholic talks. Learn more at www.ryanohara.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam interviews her nieces and nephews (aged 7-14) to hear some of their thoughts about Jesus, faith, and the Church. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam is joined by Kevin Monette, who serves as the director of the upcoming Portland campus of the Encounter School of Ministry, which seeks to teach, equip and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn more at encounterschool.org/portland/ Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, Miriam revisits the primary call of every Christian: to become a saint. To help us respond to - and share! - this wonderful call, Jesus gives us a roadmap to holiness in the Beatitudes. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.