Winds of Change Show

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony welcomes back visitors from Texas, former alumni and parishioner Hector Arroyo with his wife Magdalena and elder sister Lizbeth Villegas (also a former parishioner and alumni).  The families now live in Texas and are faithful listeners to the podcast. Father leads us in prayer and after focuses on discussing fatherhood in honor of Father's Day this past Sunday.  He begins by reading the poem, The Lost Boy by William Blake (1789).  Father then invites his guest to offer their thoughts on the poem: Hector approaching from a positive perspective while Father and Lizbeth approach from the negative…the poem is actually symbolic of a terrified child abandoned by his father.  This leads them into a discussion on fatherhood, the role of the father in the family and as spiritual leader.  They discuss impacts as to when this is in place and when it is absent and how family and society as a whole are impacted. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic. Today they focus their chat mostly on the June 7 issue of the Chicago Catholic. In particular they discuss Joyce's article, Catholics express love for Mary through various devotions.  As they discuss they address the misconception that many non-Catholics have regarding Mary attempting to clarify that Catholics venerate Mary, holding her in high regard which is not the same as worshipping, which is reserved for God alone.  Lauretta mentions the photo of our very own Monstrance pictured in the issue for the story, which is the largest monstrance in the world.  They touch on and discuss a couple more stories in this same issue.   Joyce reminds listeners that the Chicago Catholic is free to all despite $1 cost printed on the face which is required for publication only and encourages everyone to pick up a copy at your local parish or visit their website at ChicagoCatholic.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  https://www.chicagocatholic.com/ 

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony, joined by Alice Babij (Bobby) gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony is joined by visitors from Texas, former alumni and parishioner Hector Arroyo with his daughter Brianna Arroyo.  Father greets everyone and there's reminiscing around past times and the lost community around the church.  After a break, Father welcomes back Alice Babij (Bobby) who introduces the book “Clothed in Grace, A Devotional Guide to the Five Fold Scapular, by Rev Scott Haynes.  The book is a devotional guide for the use of the five-fold scapular. The book offers the history along with the meaning of each of the scapular folds.  It also shares the saints who wore them, miracles tied to them and the spiritual promises that draw millions to it.  The book is available at priestlypress.com. Father ends today's show with commentary on the presentation of the five-fold scapular. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Today Father Anthony opens with prayer adding the Litany to the Sacred Heart.  After prayer the trio discusses the need for energy that leads them into a discussion of parishioners with so much energy that leads them to the dynamic of the African church culture, the overwhelming energy and the beauty in it all.  Father touches on the gospel reading for Sunday and elaborates on it to offer the true significance of it to our faith.  After a break, Cristina talks about the movie, The Sacred Heart of Jesus: His Reign Has No End.  It's a docudrama that speaks about the Sacred Heart of Jesus as revealed through Sister Margaret Mary in France over 350 years ago.  It highlights peoples encounters and conversions by means of the Sacred Heart. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father greets everyone and chats regarding events of the last week, the school closing being one of them.  He offers a recap of the life of the school as it went through its enrollment challenges to the large community support providing hundreds of thousands of dollars to support enrollment through scholarships via the Kostka Kids Fund.  Despite the huge efforts to maintain the school it succumbed to closure and the community is suffering through a “death” as they mourn the closure.  Father Anthony turns to prayer and then to the gospel reading from Sunday to address the “harvest is plenty…the laborers are few”.  He unpacks the gospel reading and focuses on drawing attention to the need to focus on growth and renewed ongoing focus on the parish now that the school is closed.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Joe Boroden (Ba-road-in), member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and board member of Pentecost USA Today.  Joe introduces himself and shares his journey on how he came to be impacted by the Holy Spirit.  Joe explains the mission that God placed on him to be a “change agent”, go out and develop focused prayer groups with a mission/vision that promote not only praying and evangelizing but on training and developing future leaders to do the same and to promote the acceptance of the Holy Spirit in your life.  Joe tells everyone to be OPEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, as he was and his life was completely changed and blessed.  Lauretta encourages Joe to explain his work and to share praise stories and testimonies.  Joes discusses how he goes about doing the work of setting up these groups from networking and outreach to the actual steps of forming the prayer groups, the excitement and love for this work clearly heard throughout the show in his voice and his words.  Lauretta is planning on organizing a seminar for Joe to present here in the Chicagoland area.  She will provide this information as she finalizes the details.  Stay tuned! In the meantime, to connect with Joe and his work visit his YouTube channel, see the link below.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  https://www.youtube.com/@fireupyourcatholiccharisma8768

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony, joined by Alice Babij (Bobby) gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father greets everyone and there's chatting around downed trees they experienced in the storm last night, being thankful no one was hurt.  Father mentions the last mass of the school year and the school's tenure, being both emotionally charged and beautiful. Father leads us in prayer including the Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  After a break, Father talks about the Sacred Heart of Jesus then welcoming back Alice Babij (Bobby) who introduce the book “Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Rev Scott Haynes.  The book focuses on the history, meaning and practice of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, showing how it sanctifies family life through prayer, work, sacrifice, forgiveness and trust.  The book is available at priestlypress.com St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles his take on ambiguity-the good and the bad. Father Koys states that ambiguity can have a good or bad impact. He uses the example of Pope Gregory X to illustrate his point, referencing that Pope Gregory was ambiguous in regards to requiring the Eastern church to add the filioque clause to their version of the Creed.  Today he illustrates ambiguity in the words of Pope Leo as he references words spoken by him in either speeches or in responses to questions posed where he deems Pope Leo being ambiguous around the importance of matters of sexuality and sexual immorality in the Church. He surmises that ambiguity can have a positive impact when it allows for unity, tolerance and coexistence but can have a negative impact when it allows for confusion, anger, betrayal, or other negative responses. For his preference he would like to see clarity rather than ambiguity especially in matters of great importance to the Catholic Church.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  This continues to be an emotionally filled time for the Parish and its families as the school closes this month after 150 years of offering excellent Catholic education. Father Anthony offers daily prayer with the Litany to the Sacred Heart.  After prayer Father chats about Corpus Christi and the differences in how we celebrate it today.  He then reads from the Letter of St. Ephrem, todays saint of the day, unpacking his words applicability to current times.  Father concludes the show with the words of St. Boniface of the seventh century who was a reformer in his time founding and restoring dioceses.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Johnny Bertucci as they discuss the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement. Johnny Bertucci is the Chairman of the Board of Ark & Dove which is a global center for the information, promotion and missions in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Johnny chats briefly about his background in the faith and how he came to be involved with Ark & the Dove and all he is doing.  They discuss the Charismatic Renewal and their mission. They draw attention to Charis, the initiative of Pope Francis to unite the “family” focused on the Holy Spirit and the Renewal.  Then Lauretta discusses the letter writing campaign regarding the Holy Spirit, to get letters to Pope Leo XIV as Saint Elena Guerra did so many years ago to then Pope Leo XIII.  They relate the story of Johhny actually making contact with Pope Leo XIV and delivering the letters and Pixies to one of his Cardinals in Rome, it was a truly exciting moment.  They chat about others devoted in the cause as well as events both historical and current on the importance of Pentecost.  Lauretta and Johnny encourage everyone to get fired up with the Holy Spirit.  For greater information on The Ark and the Dove please visit their website.  If you're interested in donating to the cause or to help maintain the property of The Ark & the Dove please call 708-209-1199.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  www.thearkandthedoveworldwide.org/daysofglory.org https://chicagorenewal.org/  

Father Anthony joined by Tony and Alice today, gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father greets everyone and discusses the last school mass.  This is an especially emotional time and event for all, especially Father Anthony as he readily admits it and shares touching emotions.  Father Anthony moves from this emotion into prayer to find strength as he usually does in prayer. After a break, Father welcomes back Alice Babij (Bobby). Alice introduces the book “Spiritual Meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cor Jesu, by Rev Scott Haynes.  The book focuses on short meditations intended for those of us who have become weak in our faith, encouraging us to place our trust in his pierced heart.  The book is available at priestlypress.com St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com   

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father opens with discussion about issues or topics that impact our society causing chaos yet we are not addressing or rather not properly addressing it and as such it is not being fixed and the reorder is not possible so we remain in chaos. After a break Father, leads us in prayer then moves on to talk about The Trinity. He references and reads form an article, “This Sunday, The Trinity Means We are not the Children of Divorce, by Tom Hoops.  Father elaborates on the significance of the trinity and discusses the article and its reference to divorce, highlighting that God must be the center of all relationships.  Father reminds us that our faith is a commitment and we bear responsibility to carry our crosses and hold firm to the Truth, and we should not allow our religion to be watered down.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles the topsy turvy turbulent world as he continues to consider the historical times of the past as he relates it to the times of today to reflect that much has not changed.  Last week he spoke of the time of the two popes: Pope Gregory the Tenth and Pope Martin the Fourth.  This week he continues that exploration as he highlights the historical impact of each of these Popes and how they impacted the Church: one unifying it and the other dividing it in greater detail, touching on the crusades and the filioque controversy.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend.  Father Anthony offers daily prayer with the Litany to the Sacred Heart.  Father refers to the period of the Era of Martyrs more specifically to the end of the period of martyrdom which failed to end Christianity.  He refers to and reads from writings of Pope Damasus I on the martyrdom of Saint Peter.  He talks about references Pope Benedict XVI made to the Great Apostasy and talks about how we are continuing the writing of the story of our church today; the story staying the same but the times change.  He reminds us the need to recognize the need to stay true to the church and focus on serving God in humility calling for metanoia. Father discusses how the moving away from God to focus on the SELF has caused this disorientation both from outside and inside of the church. They discuss the need to remain true to Catholicism despite all the challenges faced with today and keep the Church as a reverent and holy place.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and mentions end of year activities for the school acknowledging it's a very sad time facing the permanent closure of St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy.  After a break, Alice Babij (Bobby) introduces the book “God's Grace on Death Row, The Conversion of Claude Newman and the Miraculous Medal, by Rev Scott Haynes.  The book focuses on the conversion of Claude Newman as he sat on death row.  The book reflects on the power of grace and the urgency of conversion as it is possible anywhere. The story demonstrates the need for conversion, that redemption is available to all and that grace comes at any moment and that it's never too late to receive it.  The book is available at priestlypress.com   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and chats about the end of year activities for the school acknowledging it's a bittersweet moment given that the school will permanently close at the end of this academic school year.  Father leads us in prayer after a short break and then moves on to talk about Pentecost. He references and reads form an article on the topic emphasizing that the Pentecost is the descent of the divine love into obedient hearts allowing the spirit within to take possession of our lives. It descends for the proclamation of God to occur and His word be kept.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles the topsy turvy turbulent world leading him to the realization that the human race is messed up.  Fr. Koys wrinkles your brain to consider the historical times of the past as he relates it to the times of today to reflect that much has not changed.  He contemplates the time of the two popes: Pope Gregory the Tenth and Pope Martin the Fourth.  He discusses the historical impact of each of these Popes and how they impacted the Church: one unifying it and the other dividing it. He uses lessons from history to relate to our times today pointing out that we should learn from history and repeat the good and not the bad. He surmises that morals today are basic and should hold fast but unfortunately it is the other way around for many in the church today. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend, chatting and catching up as we lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time and we dread Monday.  Father offers daily prayer and afterwards turns to the readings of this past Sunday. They chat about the Book of Exodus as the people grumble about their situation. The group recognizes how we, the people of today do that also.  Father gently reminding us that we take one day at a time and that we focus on God to get through the struggles of each day. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles the topic of households. Households is one of the seven layers in Father Koys art piece “Heptagraph”.  Fr. Koys wrinkles your brain to contemplate this level of association as he references historical references to clarify the fascinating connections.  He dives into historical references on Shakespeare, the House of Plantagenet; it's two branches, House of York and House of Lancaster, as well as the House of Tudor and the war of the Roses.  While experiencing technical difficulties today, Father Koys was a real trooper and trudge along to make his point in order to wrinkle your brain.  Happy Wednesday! St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Maria Vadia, author of the book, “Fire Power”.  Lauretta and Maria chat about the founding of our country and share details regarding the historical event that is now in its 250th anniversary.  They draw attention to the upcoming rededication that will take place in Washington DC.  Then they turn to talk about the greatness of Pentecost, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and evangelizing with the Holy Spirit.  They chat about the history of Pentecost and its importance.  Lauretta and Maria encourage everyone to get fired up with the Holy Spirit and invite people to attend the Holy Spirit School to learn how to get filled with the fire of the Holy Spirit.  For more information please go to www.daysofglory.org or call 520-414-8129.  You can find Maria's book, Fire Power at Amazon.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and discusses the school mass, just completed that included a light, ribbon and awards ceremony.  Father recognizes the bittersweet joy given this is the last school award ceremony as the school will close at the end of the academic year.  Father discusses the school history and the changes in the area that ultimately led to this outcome. The group agrees that despite the school closing, St Stanislaus Kostka Academy offered a good Catholic based education and the students will take that with them.  After break Father offers prayer with the Litany to Our Lady.  Father continues discussion regarding the Ascension started yesterday and they comment on the beauty of the mass in celebration of the Feast of the Ascension. Father closes with reading scripture from the Catechism to offer words to help us maintain proper perspective in our faith. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony discusses the Consecration to our Lady that took place yesterday. They discuss the beauty of the event and the beauty of prayer. Father mentions that today is the Feast of the Ascension and they discuss this as well as the need for Convergence. After prayer and a break, Father then turns the mic over to Alice Babij (Bobby) to continue her presentation on the book, “This Joyful Eastertide, by Rev. Scott A. Haynes.  The book focuses on daily meditations through the Paschal Season encouraging you to enter deeply into the sacred season. The book is available at priestlypress.com   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles feminism in Christianity.  He welcomes author Carrie Gress to discuss her book on the topic titled “Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be fused with Christianity”.  Together they tackle the topic and highlight some of the points made in the book. They touch on the seven elements of feminism and the creation of a shadow church as feminism seems to act as a religion of its own. Father Koys and St James at Sag Bridge will host a talk by Carrie Gress on July 18, 2026.  For more information, please visit their website at historicstjames.org.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  https://historicstjames.org/

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and the group catches up after the weekend.  Father leads us in prayer along with the litany.  After a break, Father turns to the readings from Sunday and discusses the sacrifice of Jesus, his death, resurrection and the gift of the Holy Spirit.  He chats about living a sacrificial life as God calls us to do and a move towards personal metanoia. Discussing a recent experience with the holy baptism, then switches gears and mentions the ongoing egoistic nature of society and the polarization being experienced in the church.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and mentions how energetic he felt at waking this morning and how he feels he seems to have lost that beat. Alice Babij joins us today and tries to be uplifting but the group veers off into somber topics, leading us into prayer including the litany. After prayer, Father warns the group he will be posing a question after a break. After the break, Father poses the question “Is Jesus my friend?”.  He references the gospel John 15:14 “If you keep my commandments, then I call you my friends” and discusses the nature of our relationship to Jesus to unpack and discuss the ideas around this question. He then welcomes back and invites Alice Babij (Bobby) to continue her presentation on the book, “This Joyful Eastertide, by Rev. Scott A. Haynes.  The book focuses on daily meditations through the Paschal Season encouraging you to enter deeply into the sacred season. The book is available at priestlypress.com.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and leads us in prayer including the Litany.  Today Father and the group contemplate the questions, “Does God love Lucifer?” and “Can God forgive Lucifer?”  They have a thought-provoking conversation on the subject being reminded that God created Lucifer and the only power that God does NOT have is the power to love us! Join them as you listen and contemplate these questions for yourself. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony today regroup after having the last week of to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. After greetings and reminiscing about the events and past times in this neighborhood, the group talks about the times and how abnormal seems to have become the new normal.  Father discusses how the moving away from God to focus on the SELF has caused this disorientation that has us dealing with diabolical issues.  Father read multiple readings, unpacking them and applying them to today's times, more specifically, the need to reorient ourselves with how the gospel calls us to live.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Alicia Hartle, Executive Director of Pentecost Today USA. After greeting us and calling on all prayer warriors to keep praying for peace in the world and specific persons for healing, she remembers to celebrates all confirmations this month.  Today Lauretta and her guest focus on the celebration of the Holy Spirit, the movement renewal of teaching and promoting the Holy Spirit.  Alicia tells us all about the organization Pentecost Today USA.  She discusses its origin and mission.  She informs us about how it came to be, tells us about key players of the movement and shares stories of skeptics being won over.  Lauretta has Alicia tell us about upcoming events and encourages all to learn more about the organization and to join them.  Visit their website at PentecostTodayUSA.org or call them at 412-730-3606. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  https://www.pentecosttodayusa.org/

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony welcomes us into the month of May, the Month of Mary. He recalls and shares his Mother Mary calling him to keep St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish open 24/7 and he did so in response to her call.  After a break, Father welcomes back and invites Alice Babij (Bobby) to continue her presentation on the book, “This Joyful Eastertide, by Rev. Scott A. Haynes.  The book focuses on daily meditations through the Paschal Season encouraging you to enter deeply into the sacred season. The book is available at priestlypress.com.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish http://www.priestlypress.com/      

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and poses the question: How do you grow in faith? This leads the trio into discussion over their thoughts on how to grow in faith and the need for silence. This leads to them “just reminiscing”.  After a break, Father leads us in prayer, then switches gears and mentions the polarization being experienced in the church; he touches on the seminarians who lean into the traditional church versus the progress movement within. This leads the group to discuss the role of women in the church and in families and the establishment of male priest only in the Catholic Church. They touch on how God established this and His church, His intent and the need to honor it rather than adhere to social pressures.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles many of the points that King Charles made to Congress during his US visit to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.  Fr. Koys wrinkles your brain to contemplate the words King Charles spoke.  He shares clips of comments made and then analyzes and shares his thoughts on the clips.  Fr. Koy being the history buff that he is, considers historical reference and the applicability of the words then and today as he unpacks parts of Kings Charles' speech. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony today regroup after having the last week of to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. After greetings and reminiscing about the events and past times in this neighborhood, the group talks about the times and how abnormal seems to have become the new normal.  Father discusses how the moving away from God to focus on the SELF has caused this disorientation that has us dealing with diabolical issues.  Father read multiple readings, unpacking them and applying them to today's times, more specifically, the need to reorient ourselves with how the gospel calls us to live.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Rev. Father Kenneth Onyema Amadi, Director of Church Life Africa, an organization that exists to support and promote the growth of Catholicism in Africa.  The organization began with mobilizing and training the laity to lead and work in the new evangelization in Africa, the fastest growing area in the Catholic Church.  Fr. Amadi is currently teaching and studying here in the states and is slated to defend his dissertation this coming fall.  To learn more about their ministry or to help their ministry please visit info@churchlifeafrica.org or churchlifeafrica.org.  Checks can be mailed directly to Augustine Institute, 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant Missouri 63034.  Make checks payable to Augustine Institute and write Church Life Africa in the memo section of your check. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  info@churchlifeafrica.org

Today we run the Winds of Change combined show covering Part I and II on the book, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Monsignor James Turro and Fr. Scott Haynes.  Alice Babij (Bobby) joins Father to review the book as we reflect on the actual last seven words spoken by Jesus at his crucifixion.  The meditations and reflections of this book hope to prepare the soul for deeper contemplation offering a path into Christ's heart at the time of his sacrifice of all, for us. The book is available at priestleypress.com. Father Anthony invites all to join us as St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish for the Tridium and Easter Services. All are welcome. Visit our website for our Tridium and Easter schedules. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  www.priestlypress.com

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles Feminism in the Church.  Father Koys tiptoes through the minefield of feminism, masculinity and Christ and His plan for us using Cary Gress' book titled, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity. Father Koys plans to have the Author join him on an upcoming podcast, stay posted for confirmation of that programming. Father Koys discusses what feminism looks like in the church and how it impacts the church, marriage training and family planning.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

It's Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, AnnMarie Miller of the organization Aid for Women. Lauretta leads a discussion with AnnMarie as she talks about the organization.  AnnMarie share the programs and services available to women through their organization.  AnnMarie discusses how they help inform and support women, offering assistance so that the women can make the choices best suited for themselves. The programs are free to all.  While the programs and services are free, the organization does seek donations and benefactors as they are a non-profit and are therefore fully funded by donations and grant money. To learn more about their services or to solicit assistance or get involved please visit their website at helpaidforwomen.org. Or call 312-621-1100. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  helpaidforwomen.org

Father Anthony with Tony today gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony welcomes us and discusses the sheer beauty of the mass, the encounter with God and the Holy Spirit encouraging us to live the beauty of our religion and to Draw into the Heart of Jesus.  Today Father welcomes Alice Babij (Bobby).  Alice joins us to share the book “This Joyful Eastertide, by Rev. Scott A. Haynes.  The book focuses on daily meditations through the Paschal Season encouraging you to enter deeply into the sacred season. The book is available at priestleypress.com.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony today gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father offers prayer at the opening of the show.  After prayer Father talks about seven catholic traditions that are quietly coming back as we happily continue to see growth in the number of persons joining the Catholic Church.  Father shares an article, “Are We in the End Times?”, by Father Joseph Gill.  Father reads from the article as they discuss and contemplate its applicability.  The author references differences that he points to that are impacting our times.  He identifies seven differences that impact our culture, our world, our times. Father goes through each difference and along with Tony, they concur with the author that these seven differences are definitely causing major shifts in our world.  Will these lead us to the ends of time?   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles Birth Tourism and Just War Theory. Father Koys discusses what Birth Tourism is and how it ends up affecting who votes and who we are as a nation pointing out that we are a nation searching for identity as we suffer through an identity crisis.  In discussing this he makes relational connection between how we become a citizen and how we become a catholic: vowing fidelity to the US and accepting Baptism being born into Catholicism. Later he discusses the 5 aspects of the Just War Theory.  He reviews each aspect of the theory and discusses his interpretation as to how they apply to the current war.   After the final break he delves into his analysis of the application of the Just War Theory in the war with Iran.    St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. They open the show picking up on yesterday's commentary about the current times were living in and the state of the world; war and fear of escalation. Father Anthony leads us in prayer for much needed peace.  After prayer Father discusses Just War Theory; the framework used to determine when it is permissible to go to war that originated with Catholic theologians like Augustine of Hippo and St. Thomas Aquinas.  After a final break Father discusses the Divine Mercy and Divine Mercy Sunday: the Sunday following Easter Sunday, this year celebrated on April 12, 2026.  Join us for the Divine Mercy Sunday service at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish.  Visit our website for schedules.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the Tridium and Easter Sunday.  They chat about the current times we're living in and the state of the world; war and fear of escalation. They try to turn to the better topic of Easter and Father recounts the story of the young man coming to terms that there is a God and he needs to accept this and stop living in denial.  Father comments on the beauty of that acceptance and discusses how the gospel calls us to love and obey God.  His hope is that ALL come to this realization and live a life according to God's Law. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

It's Easter Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, lay Catholic evangelist and author of 11 books, Maria Valdia. Lauretta and Maria discuss the Miracle of Easter recounting the harrowing story of the rescue of the second Airman and WSO (Weapons System Officer). This airman exclaimed God is good at his rescue. Lauretta and Maria celebrate and recount the life and work on behalf of the Holy Spirit by Father Tom DiLorrenzo who passed into Eternal Life. Lauretta and Maria lament the demonic infiltration in every aspect of our lives and how with the power of the Holy Spirit working through our enthusiasm and prayer can defeat evil with the Gifts that the Holy Spirit empowers us. Lauretta and Mary tell us about two upcoming events this month at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 901 N. Center Street, Plano, IL Transformation Night, Friday, April 10th from 7pm-9pm Encounter Retreat, Saturday, April 11 from 9am-4pm Retreat Registration and Lunch $25   Register at Encounterschool.org https://ststanschurch.org/

Today we run the Winds of Change combined show covering Part I and II on the book, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Monsignor James Turro and Fr. Scott Haynes.  Alice Babij (Bobby) joins Father to review the book as we reflect on the actual last seven words spoken by Jesus at his crucifixion.  The meditations and reflections of this book hope to prepare the soul for deeper contemplation offering a path into Christ's heart at the time of his sacrifice of all, for us. The book is available at priestleypress.com. Father Anthony invites all to join us as St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish for the Tridium and Easter Services. All are welcome. Visit our website for our Tridium and Easter schedules. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  www.priestlypress.com

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby).  Father welcomes us and discusses the Tridium which we are just starting today on Holy Thursday.  He talks about preparing the church for this evening's mass and invites all to join us here at St. Stanislaus Church for the Tridium. Father reads Tuesday's gospel and unpacks its significance.  After a break, Father turns things over to Alice to continue her presentation on the book, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Monsignor James Turro and Fr. Scott Haynes.  In part two Alice turns her focus to the last four words spoken by Jesus at his crucifixion.  The meditations and reflections of this book hope to prepare the soul for deeper contemplation offering a path into Christ's heart at the time of his sacrifice of all, for us. The book is available at priestleypress.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  www.priestlypress.com

It's another brain wrinkling Wednesday as Father Tom takes on his sabbatical travels near Knoxville, TN. Father Koys takes us into a Protestant worship space where there is praise and worship with a stage and no mention of the Trinity. The Pascal Mystery isn't considered as congregants are urged to accept only Jesus as their Lord and Savior with no mention of who He is. Notably absent is the reality that Christ is 2nd Person of the Trinity and that Christ will send the Holy Spirit. Father Koys noted that in this Protestant worship space there is no concept of intercessory prayer with the Communion of Saints and that the fullness of Christ's teaching is not realized. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Lauretta opens Winds of Change with a request for prayer for Jimmie Lei, listener, Dave and for peace in Israel. Lauretta discusses the tragic murder of Loyola student; Sheridan Gorman killed at the hands of an illegal alien not detained because of “sanctuary” dictates as well as the senseless murder of Katie Abraham. Lauretta unpacks the significance and customs of every day during Holy week. She further discusses the actions of tone-deaf Brandon Johnson and J.B Pritzker and asks for prayer for their conversion. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby).  Father welcomes us and mentions that the readings are becoming more intense as we approach the Tridium.  He speaks regarding the readings, unpacking them and offering a look into their significance as we prepare for the Messianic Hour. After a break, Father turns things over to Alice to tell us about the book, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Monsignor James Turro and Fr. Scott Haynes.  In this two-part series, Alice opens the series by introducing the book.  The meditations and reflections of this book hope to prepare the soul for deeper contemplation offering a path into Christ's heart at the time of his sacrifice of all, for us. Join us next week, Tuesday March 31 for Part II.  The book is available at priestleypress.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  www.priestlypress.com

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish, chatting briefly about how fast time flies as Holy Week will be upon us soon.  Father focuses today on speaking about the Theophany in the Eucharist and distinguishes between Theophany and Christophany.  After referencing the I Am gospel, the gospel of John, he goes on to discuss this past Sundays gospel; the raising of Lazarus.     St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Father Koys is still on sabbatical and is staying with his sister Mary Lou in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Father explores good and bad signs on how we interpret them. Father further explores the concept of guardrails. Ideally when we make a commitment, say in a committed relationship the contemporary thought is that marriage is not necessary. Because of concupiscence with no guardrail such as the confines of the Sacrament of Matrimony, there may be fertile ground for temptation. Living together within guardrails of the Sacrament of Matrimony the maintenance of a loving relationship is greatly assured. Guardrails such as the 10 Commandments are necessary for society to function as God provides them for us to have a true faith. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Lauretta has as her special guest, former Winds of Change co-host, Mary Fiorito.  Mary talks about attending the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast which was held on March 18th and 19th, 2026 in Washington D.C. contributing to America's celebration of its 250th Anniversary. Mary and Lauretta highlight the many and varied speakers and their contributions. Margaret Brennan of CBS News mockery of Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth's request for prayer for our troops was discussed by Lauretta and Mary. Mary and Lauretta talk about the tragic murder of Loya student, Sheridan Gorman who was allegedly shot and killed by illegal alien, Jose Medina, Thursday at Tobey Prinz Beach. ICE lodges arrest detainer against the suspect who has one felony count of attempted 1st degree murder, three counts of aggravated assault by discharge of a firearm and one felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. ICE has requested this Venezuelan migrant not be released so that he may be taken into custody. Mary comments on Clair Lei's update about her father, Jimmie Lei at the prayer breakfast. We ask for prayer for entrepreneur and journalist, Jimmie Lei imprisoned by the Communist Chinese for reporting actual events in Hong Kong. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father just stepped away from a funeral and he speaks of the grief and the “desire for baptism” in the absence of baptism and the light of God's world.  Father talks of various saints and their approach to relaxing-letting go. The group spend the time reminiscing about their experiences over the years as the conversation leads them in different tangents, leading the group to feel like today, they are just all over the place.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish