Magnificat Ministry Podcast

Elyse O'Kane is a wife, mother and teacher and Catholic singer and songwriter. She has used her musical talents to lead liturgical music groups and has been music ministry chairwoman for the Joyful Visitation Mgnificat Chapter in Atlanta, GA.  In 1991 she wrote a joyous melody to Mary's Magnificat which has become the theme song […] The post Testimony of Elyse O’Kane appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Donna Ross is the Coordinator of the Central Service Team in the Magnificat Ministry, a Ministry to Catholic Women. This submission was taken from the December CST Newsletter 2022 for the Magnificat Ministry.  Magnificat hosts quarterly Meals where powerful witness stories are shared to touch hearts and change lives. We are called to be people […] The post Hope-Dec. 2022 CST Newsletter Article by Donna Ross appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a special day in your life as you experience the presence of Jesus Christ […] The post Parable of the Lost Sheep by Deacon David Hockwalt 12.6.2022 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Elizabeth was born in NY where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. By adolescence she grew dissatisfied to her lack of answers to her questions about certain beliefs. Since Elizabeth entered the Catholic Church in 1983 she immersed herself in reading about everything she could about her new faith and with supernatural […] The post Testimony of Elizabeth Ficocelli May 2010 Lima, OH appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Olga began the ministry of evangelization in 1991. Her desire to help those in need allowed God to use her in doing extraordinary things despite her feelings of inadequacy, fear of failure and the unknown. Prayer, God's Word and Sacraments and the power of the Holy Spirit gave her the courage to say ‘yes' to […] The post Testimony of Olga Myers Atlanta 2007 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a special day in your life as you experience the presence of Jesus Christ […] The post Doing What is Expected Luke 17:7-10 By Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Fr. Pat Crowley, SS.CC., MAS, is a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the Western United States Province. Father Crowley is the Spiritual Advisor for the Magnificat North County San Diego Chapter. He is a retreat director and conference speaker who brings a holistic approach to the healing […] The post Spiritual Reflection 10 Oil Lamps By Fr. Pat Crowley 11.12.2022 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Jesus says, “Come follow, me!“ But to where, how and to what? What do I have to do, what do I have to change to leave everything behind to follow Jesus? These questions are contemplated by Mary as she shares parables and practical applications of life, then and now, in ways the devil tempts us […] The post I’m Going to Follow Jesus By Mary Wilson 11.10.22 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa was born in Colli de Tronto, Italy. He was ordained a Franciscan Capuchin priest in 1958. In 1980, Fr. Cantalamessa was appointed by Pope John Paul II as preacher to the Papal household in the capacity he still serves. His official duties include preaching retreats to Pope Benedict 16th, Pope Francis, members […] The post Testimony of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa Oct. 2008 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a special day in your life as you experience the presence of Jesus Christ […] The post Mustard Seed & Yeast Lk.13:18-21 By Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Spiritual conversion changed Kathleen Beckman's life. The more successful and materialistic she became the more she pushed God out of her life. Wife for 47 years,  mother of two grown sons, medical assistant for 11 years and business owner with her husband since 1984. Kathleen was in for a surprise she did not realize her […] The post Magnificat Testimony of Kathleen Beckman 2007 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Presbyterian with strong anti-Catholic convictions, her road to Catholicism led her through difficult struggles and trials before entering the Catholic Church in 1990, 4 years after her husband's conversion. Kimberly Hahn is married to Scott Hahn. She enjoys the speaking ministry with Scott,  but family commitments take top priority with her. She earned an […] The post Testimony of Kimberly Hahn Oct 1996 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Magnificat Testimony of Johnette Benkovic Williams 2005 What does it mean to be a Catholic woman in today’s world, to Johnette the answer is clear, when we look to the mission of the Catholic woman we are called to emulate the spiritual motherhood of Mary. After years of being a non-practicing Catholic, Johnette experienced a […] The post Testimony of Johnette Benkovic Williams 2005 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Jan Tate worked in the Ministry of Marriage Preparation with her husband, Lloyd. They published their in-home marriage preparation manual in conjunction with the Diocese of Baton Rouge The post Testimony of Jan Tate 2005 Baton Rouge, LA appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

The gift of the Holy Spirit experienced through the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the consummation of the marriage. The post Gift of the Holy Spirit experienced through the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Fr. Thomas Cebula appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Aggie Neck is Chairman of the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the United States. The post Testimony of Aggie Neck Nov2006 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

This week on the podcast in A Moment in Scripture- The New Family of Jesus LK:19-21 by Deacon David Hockwalt. The post The New Family of Jesus Lk.8:19-21 by Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Paulette Renaudin shares how the Lord turned her life around 180 degrees through a kaleidoscope of events in this week's testimony. The post Testimony of Paulette Renaudin 2008 New Orleans, LA appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Joy Pinto lived this perfect and happy life as a Protestant Pastor's wife until her husband Jim felt called to return to the Catholic Church. The post Testimony of Joy Pinto 2007 Birmingham, AL appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Dr. Cyndi Peterson has experienced amazing grace in raising a family and knows that if one seeks God you will find him. The post Testimony of Dr. Cyndi Peterson appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Karen Moses is a wife of over 40 years and mother of two sons. She was a Sunday Catholic until she had a conversion of heart in 1990. The post Magnificat Testimony of Karen Moses, Orange County, CA (recorded in 2003) appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Jesus saves and rescues us with the analogy of a boat. Stories from scripture are shared with lessons our Lord is trying to teach us in his faithfulness to us. The post The Boat by Mary Wilson appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘Correcting a Brother' Matt. 18: 15-20 By Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be […] The post Correcting a Brother by Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘The Ambition of James & John Matt. 20:20-28  By Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today […] The post The Ambition of James & John Matt.20:20-28 Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘The Kingdom of Heaven' Matt. 13:44-46 by Deacon David Hockwalt The post The Kingdom of Heaven by Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

The question Jesus puts to the lawyer, "Who do you think was neighbor to the man?" Is the same question that is being asked of you and me. God's love is so great that anyone who is in need is eligible for his help. The post 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time-C-Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time-C   July 3, 2022 –Bread of Life Bible Study The disciples were not trained in any special categories, nor did they have any unique qualifications. What made them different was their awareness of Jesus’ power and their vision to reach all the people through him. There is no unemployment in Christian […] The post 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time-C Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time-C   June 26, 2022 –Bread of Life Bible Study Today’s gospel gives us a third example concerning the vocation to follow Christ. Vocation entails a “totality.” By this I mean that once we set out to follow Christ we do so wholeheartedly,  no half-way measures. We cannot chase after other pursuits; […] The post 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time-C appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

In the Catholic Church we believe in the real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. This worship service is called "The Mass," and it is a celebration of Word and Sacrament. The post Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Trinity Sunday-C June 12th, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study Our relationship with God has begun in faith which reveals to us that we are delivered from our past by Christ’s death. Hope grows as we learn all that God has in store for us, and God’s love supplies all our needs and enables […] The post Trinity Sunday appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Pentecost Sunday-C June 4th, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study Today is, in reality, the birthday of the church, and the Christian religion was to be a church for the whole world. Let today be the day you fall on your knees and invite Jesus Christ to come into your heart and become the Lord […] The post Pentecost Sunday-C Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Spiritual Reflection on Mother Mary – Fr. Pat Crowley SS.CC MAS – North County San Diego Magnificat Chapter 5.21.22 Fr. Pat Crowley, SS.CC., MAS, is a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the Western United States Province. Father Crowley is the Spiritual Advisor for the Magnificat North County […] The post Spiritual Reflection on Mother Mary appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

7th Sunday of Easter-C. & Ascension – Bread of Life Bible Study It is more natural for people to be divided then united. It is more natural for people to fly apart then to come together. But real unity between all Christians would require a “supernatural solution, and that solution is loving one another as […] The post 7th Sunday of Easter-C & Ascension appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘Feast of Dedication' John 10:22-30 by Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a […] The post A Moment in Scripture- Feast of Dedication by Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

6th Sunday of Easter-C. May 22, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study Today, living a life conforming to the prompting of the Holy Spirit is not easy. We have so many distractions in our everyday living, that only the Holy Spirit could empower us to remember with clarity the obedience that’s needed to walk […] The post 6th Sunday of Easter – Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

5th Sunday of Easter-C, May 15, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study Jesus’s love for us shows us that there is no glory like that of being loved. Let that sink in for a moment. He died for you because he loved you just as you are, not as you should be.   “There […] The post 5th Sunday of Easter appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘Nicodemus Seeks Answers John 3:7-15 by Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a […] The post Nicodemus Seeks Answers Jn. 3:7-15 Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

4th Sunday of Easter, C – May 8, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study The role of a shepherd was very well known in Palestine, and they knew that a flock of sheep knew their master by the sound of his voice. When God speaks we  must listen to him, or else we risk pushing […] The post 4th Sunday of Easter – C appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘Mary at the Tomb' John 20:11-18 by Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be […] The post Mary at the Tomb – John 20:11-18 by Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

3rd Sunday of Easter, C – May 1, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study Better for us to obey God than man! He whom God has exalted at his right hand as ruler and savior is to bring repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. We testify to this. So too does the Holy Spirit, […] The post 3rd Sunday of Easter appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

2nd Sunday of Easter, C – April 24, 2022 – Bread of Life Bible Study Meeting their Resurrected Savior transformed eleven terrified apostles into courageous “keepers of the flame.” The secret of their power is also our secret, and that is the peace of mind and heart. The real power is the Holy Spirit, who […] The post 2nd Sunday of Easter-C Bread of Life Bible Study 2.24.2022 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Easter Sunday. April 17, 2022, Bread of Life Bible Study Alleluia is a Hebrew word that means “praise ye the Lord.” On this great day of Easter Sunday we give thanks, gratitude, and our complete joy in the form of praise to our Lord. We can only accept the fact of the resurrection when we […] The post Easter Sunday-Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Palm Sunday of Lent-C Bread of Life Bible Study The way to the Kingdom is the way of the Cross. Jesus then manifested to the whole world by being on the cross the core of healing is through forgiveness. Jesus asked the Father to forgive all those who were putting Him to death. “There is […] The post Palm Sunday: Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

5th Sunday of Lent-C Bread of Life Bible Study In Jesus there is the gospel of the second chance. He didn’t say that what the adulteress had done did not matter, broken laws and broken hearts always matter; but he was interested in her future more than her past. Jesus offers to all of us the […] The post 5th Sunday of Lent appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Reflection on the Annunciation by Donna Ross Mary was chosen by God the Father to birth His Son Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit! She is the daughter of the Father, mother of the Son and spouse of the Holy Spirit!   Donna Ross is the Coordinator of the CST Magnificat Ministry. A […] The post A Reflection on the Annunciation by Donna Ross appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A Moment in Scripture- ‘Forgiveness' Matt.18:21-35 by Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a special day in […] The post Forgiveness Matt. 18;21-35 By Deacon Dave Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

4th Sunday of Lent-C Bread of Life Bible Study Who do you relate to in the gospel on the Prodigal Son? Is it the one who squandered his inheritance then recognized the need to be obedient to authority or the Father extending compassion, love and forgiveness to those who have hurt him or the son, hopefully, […] The post 4th Sunday of Lent appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

We pray that today may be a special day in your life as you experience the presence of Jesus Christ among us through this reflection. The post Denunciation of the Pharisees appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

We need to really hear what is being said in today's Gospel because we are like that tree and we need to repent. The post 3rd Sunday of Lent -C Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

‘We have given up everything.'   Mark. 10:28-31 by Deacon David Hockwalt DEACON DAVID HOCKWALT was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of San Bernardino in 2012. He continues in active ministry today and is the spiritual advisor to the vicariate Life in the Spirit team. We pray that today may be a special day […] The post We Have Given Up Everything – Deacon David Hockwalt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

2nd Sunday of Lent-C Bread of Life Bible Study Jesus stands knocking at the door of our heart, and He will wait as long as it takes. Open that door of your heart today and look into the radiance and dazzling brightness of His face. You will be transformed as you look into His eyes […] The post 2nd Sunday of Lent-C Bread of Life Bible Study appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.