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The Winds of Change Show live weekdays 12:00-1:00pm CST at www.windsofchangeshow.com, Father Anthony seeks to bring the true Catholic faith into hearts through his words and experiences. The Show points to the troubling trends of today’s culture in our world and takes notice. Father inspires his lis…

Fr. Anthony Buś


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    Episode #4673 – Finding Intimacy with God via Encounter Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 59:45


    Lauretta hosts todays show.  After recapping last week's episode and offering ongoing prayers for those impacted by the Texas floods, she welcomes Deacon Rich Holevote. They talk about the greatness of the program, Encounter Ministry, as they work to help lead all people to a greater relationship with Jesus.  The next summer intensive courses are scheduled for August on the 21st, 22nd, and the 23rd.  You can go to the website at encounterschool.org/Chicago for more information and to register. Please note there is a discount available of 50% off by using the discount code “JESUS” (all caps). St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4672 – Let us Focus on the Necessity & Power of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 59:11


    TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the Feast Day of St. James the Great. After a brief discussion on a couple of the saints and Jesus' Inner Circle, Father leads us in Prayer.  After prayer Father briefly talks about St. Sharbel; his history and life until his passing at 70* years of age.  Later he speaks regarding the upcoming sacred scripture and the liturgy, highlighting that as Christians we must emulate Jesus and draw close to Him as the only way to God is through His son.  He discusses prayer and how we should pray and pray regularly to draw close to God. *Correction: St Sharbel died at 70 years of age not 19 as previously stated. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4671 – Best Life is in Living Obedient to God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 58:45


    Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father mentions the death by suicide of a famous chef and the group chats about celebrities that have recently died by suicide and take note that they seem to have it all, money, success, jet set lives yet clearly something is missing.  Father reiterates our need to focus on God to build our lives centered on Him as the world will deceive you and offer you a fleeting life. After Father prays, he turns his focus to St. Bridget of Sweden whose feast day was yesterday. (today was feast day of St. Sharbel). He discusses the history of St. Bridget; her life, her acts, her impact and legacy. Father shares that we need to be honest and speak of the Cross were required to carry as it is a disservice to deny the reality and the challenges that are daily life. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4670 – Father Koys' Turmoil on His Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 59:54


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys speaks to the turmoil in his mind and elaborates through reference to a book he is reading on Pope Innocent III.  He connects his thoughts to the book and to events during the civil war in an effort to enlighten the listener with the ultimate goal being that we see how the balance between Subsidiary and Suzerainty is what we need and what Catholicism gives. Suzerainty: political term that refers to a relationship where a powerful state has control over the foreign policy and economic relations of a weaker state (vassal), while allowing the vassal some degree of internal autonomy. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4669 – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 59:03


    Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Today is the Feast of Sy. Mary Magdalene.  After prayer, Father test the group as to what they know regarding St. Mary Magdalene.  The group ends up unpacking parts of the gospel that reference Mary to decipher what actions are attributed to Mary Magdalene versus other Marys' in the bible. By the way, Father fails Cristina and Tony, regardless, they are thankful for the discussion as is Father. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4668 – Equestrian Order of the Holy Seplechure of Jerusalem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 55:42


    Lauretta hosts the program today and shares that it is the Feast Day of Lawrence of Brindisi and suggests we pray to the saint of the day seeking what we need.  She also shares just how amazing the Revival Ministry Conference she attended. Lauretta then welcomes her guests, Ann Brauer Andriacco, member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Seplechure of Jerusalem.  Along with her guest, they discuss the bombing in Gaza and then Ann shares the work of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Seplechure of Jerusalem and the great impact they have in the Holy land. Greater information, go to LPJ.org, Abouna.org, or to the Vatican News. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4667 – Generational Group Characteristics & their Implications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 59:50


    TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  After leading us in prayer, Fr. Anthony reviews the characteristic descriptions of each of the generational groups.  The group then discusses the generational labels and their characteristics.  They discuss how they play out in our society, in the family structure and upbringing.  They shed light on how being raised in a family of faith impacts those generational groups tendencies.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4666 – Hebrews, Jews, Israelites: what's the difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 59:28


    Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today Father opens the show sharing his experiences that lead him to think about current times in our society and the impact of the generations.  This leads to a chat regarding generational labels and characteristics of the generational groups.  After leading us in prayer, Fr. Anthony tests Tony and Cristina: What's the difference between Hebrews, Jews and Israelites? Tune in to learn the response.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode # 4665 – Father Koys: Rules and Being Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 58:30


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys briefly chats about his ideas upon his return from his trip to Medjugorje and Rome.  He contemplates his feelings around being in St. Peters Square, thinking back to a time he had a meeting in Rome many years ago, his visit during the service of Pope John Paul II and now with his most recent visit as he waited to see Pope Leo go by in the Pope mobile recognizing the difference in his level of enthusiasm during each of those times.  He then turns his focus to the need for Rules and ends with his conversation, if he had the ear of the Pope and the President. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4664 – Relationship with and A Reliance on God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 58:30


    Fr. Anthony and Tony talk about the goings on, and people in the Parish. They reminisce on easier times-simpler times.  Father reminds us of what Jesus asked of the disciples and us. We are to live simple lives focused on God. We are to build and maintain a relationship with God and build reliance on Him and Him alone.  When we succeed in doing this, when we are able to rely on God and on God alone, we have peace and inner joy. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4663 – Life Issues & Pope Leo Jerseys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 60:11


    Lauretta hosts the program today and welcomes two guests: Mary FioRito to discuss life issues and JP Kaplan to promote Pope Leo jerseys to benefit the Catholic Charities.  Mary shares a horrible case on an abortion mishap (GRAPHIC DETAILS-not appropriate for young audiences).  The case is an example of just how horrible these situations can be and how the need for respect for life is critical. JP Kaplan has created a jersey that honors Pope Leo with the sales benefiting the Catholic Charities directly.  If you're interested in getting a jersey and supporting the Catholic Charities go to www.popejersey.com The jerseys are also available to individual parishes for fundraising purposes. Go to their website for more information. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4662 – Just talking about Life and Its Many Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 59:10


    TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today Father opens the show sharing sadness over the priest who took his life, which leads the group to chat about priestly life and the many demands and challenges, especially with the changing times where there are much less priests available.  Father shares about his challenges day to day and transitions to how every person has challenges, there is no escaping and we need to figure out how to face it.  We need to remove focus on self and help others; it is in helping others that we offer healing to them and heal ourselves in the process. In praying and serving others we find healing!  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4661 – Synod with Father Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 59:07


    Fr. Anthony leads with much needed prayer and mentions how we need to focus on starting with prayer.  The group chats briefly about the many tragedies and known needs for prayer, the challenge being how do you decide where to place your prayer focus with so many needs.  Tony arrives and Father turns his attention to the meeting from yesterday “Synod with Father Anthony”. The group focused on sharing the experience of that synod and summarizing the evenings events.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode # 4660 – Father Koys on Fr. Knox's Meditation (Reair 04/02/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 59:42


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys reads a meditation by Fr. Ronald Knox: “A Retreat for Lay People”.  The meditation focuses on facing death-facing fears about death.  Is it ok for people of faith to fear death? He also shares a clip from Guy Gruder, Viet Nam Veteran at the Catholics for Catholics event in Florida about his experiences as a prisoner. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4659 – Tragedy: Lean on God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 59:54


    Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony focuses on the tragedy that is currently taking place in Texas. The group is struck with sadness over this unfortunate tragedy.  This leads the group to recall other tragedies and how humanity faces the darkness during these times, cherishing the courage and the compassion that is summoned by those living through these situations and certainly recognizing the Holy Spirit, the Faith and the Lord at the center of it all. Father offers prayers for all impacted by this horrible tragedy that the darkness may be conquered by the light. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4658 – Getting to Know the Pope through Fr. Tom McCarthy (Reair 06/02/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 57:42


    Lauretta hosts the program and has her guest Father Tom McCarthy join her to chat about Our New Pope, Pope Leo the XIV.  Father McCarthy is a personal friend of Pope Leo.  Lauretta guides their chat to highlight things everyday people may want to know about the Pope.  Father McCarthy emphasizes that Pope Leo is a great guy and sees that many want to know if he is one of us….Father McCarthy says, He is! He encourages us to “watch what he does” so we can get to know him better.  Lauretta promotes the Chicago Celebration of Pope Leo that will take place on June 14th at Guaranteed Rate Field (better known as Comiskey Park). She also reminds us about Worldwide/Nationwide Pentecost Vigil on Saturday June 7th at St. Luke Church in River Forest, Illinois. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4657 – History on the Fourth of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 59:58


    Fr. Anthony leads with much needed prayer and then quizzes Christina and Tony on the history of the holiday that is the Fourth of July in America.  Father shares interesting facts about the history of this holiday and key point of its history making connection of the original colonies to our faith and how the establishment of America and the declaration of freedom from England include the establishment of religious freedoms.  Tune in to hear if Christina and Tony make the grade. Have a most blessed and safe 4th of July.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode # 4656 – Father Koys Shares Thoughts on His Journeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 60:23


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys returns to WOC Live Podcast.  He was traveling on pilgrimage to Medjugorje and Rome.  He focuses on speaking about these events and the thoughts and insights that were encouraged by his experiences.  He also chats and makes connections to a book he is currently reading on Sister Mary Grata as we get back to his brain wrinkling Wednesdays. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4655 – The Trip is Too Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 58:14


    Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina return live today to talk about the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony leads us in prayer and then reads a letter entitled “The Trip is Too Short”.  The letter draws attention to ignore insignificant things and forgive as life is just too short.   The group chats about changing times and generational impacts to society and the church. They look to Pope Leo's words as he draws attention to the mysticism of the Eastern church and calls for the Western church to seek this wonderful mysticism and recommit to the wonders of the church. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4654 – On Celebrating Pope Leo at Rate Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 58:12


    Lauretta hosts the program and is joined by her guest, Joyce Duriga, Editor of the Chicago Catholic, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.  They discuss the Celebration of Pope Leo's ascent to the Chair of Peter that took place in Chicago at Rate Field (formerly Comiskey Park) on June 14, 2025.  The event came together fairly quickly and was just a nice day bringing people of the faith together.  The celebration was varied and was a special time for Chicago residents.  For more on that days' happenings please check out at the Chicago Catholic, Issue 12, Volume 133 at www.chicagocatholic.com   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4653 – Misericordia:Heart of Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 59:08


    Lauretta host today on a Friday in Father Anthony's absence.  Lauretta welcomes as her guest, Katie Newsham, friend of the founder of Misericordia: Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM with the Sisters of Mercy.  Katie tells us about Sister Rosemary's work and dedication to children with disabilities.  She highlights how she started the organization and how it has grown since then-it is an amazing organization.  They have an annual Candy Day sale around the last week of April (adding online sales until July). Note that the Christmas Holiday offers them the greatest opportunity for fundraising from handmade gifts for purchase at their giftshop to their well-known famous Christmas Brunches (tickets sell out by September).  The Misericordia residents create and work and serve all aspects of these brunches.  Misericordia has a gift shop and a bakery with amazing treats which just added a drive through option (open 7 days a week) Check it out NOW!! And make a plan to get a ticket for their Christmas Brunches and shop here for your Christmas gifts. If you're interested in getting involved, please visit Misericordia.com for more information and hours of operation or call 773-973-6300. Let us honor Sister Rosemary Connelly and her legacy by supporting Misericordia. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4652 – Is it OK to question your Faith? (Reair 03/27/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Anthony with Christina and Tony discuss various questions that are raised by members of the eighth-grade class of the parish school, much of the conversation revolving around the question “Is it ok to question your Faith?” And yet a much more important question that was raised, that being, “why are the lambs treated so nice and the goats so mean” in scriptures?  Enquiring minds want to know, so tune in to hear the discussions.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode # 4651 – Father Koys attends Catholics for Catholics Event (Reair03/26/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 60:24


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys talks about his presence at the Catholics for Catholics gathering and Eucharistic Benediction at President Trump's home at Mar-a-lago. The event was attended by 100 Catholic priests and laity. “The goal of this event was to pray — and to pray in a specifically Catholic way,” which coincided with the solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19th. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4650 – Prayer in the Season of Lent (Reair03/11/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 59:06


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina discuss the season of Lent, today, with a focus on prayer. Using a little book, “Bible Basics for Catholics”, Father begins his focus on prayer during Lent, laying the ground work with a look at the word ‘covenant'; what is a covenant?  He continues with introducing the Five Dispositions of Prayer.  Join Father Anthony through the Season of Lent as we focus on prayer to nurture our relationship with God and hopefully grow in our intimacy with Him.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4649 – “Heat” in the World Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 58:42


    Lauretta host today, drawing attention to our heatwaves. Comparing them to hell, encouraging those away from God to reevaluate their relationship or lack of one and return to God and strengthen our relationship with Him for the good of our salvation and future in heaven. She then turns to reading the scripture of today; Genesis 12:1-9 and speaks about the mutual blessings between Israel and America, as she draws attention to US/Israel/Iran relations. She calls on us to offer prayers so that the tensions will deescalate and bring down the “heat”. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4648 – First day of Summer-Heat is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 57:29


    TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the First Day of Summer-the longest day of the year and the heat is moving in. After prayer, Father turns his attention to the Holy Trinity, and the upcoming Feast of Corpus Christi.  The group chats regarding their experiences with the Holy Eucharist and their encounters with God and marvel at how God is found in the little things that we need or enjoy.  Are these coincidences? No, it's God present in our lives, because God is our life.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4647 – Ash Wednesday Mass: ALWAYS Packed; Why? (Reair03/06/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 57:18


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina discuss the season of Lent.  Share their observations of the morning and evening masses of Ash Wednesday, which were both very well attended, actually very crowded! Why is this mass the most packed of the year?  They share their theories as to why that is….Father leads us in prayer, especially for the Pope, recognizing that as we pray for him, we are praying for the church. After prayer, Father revisits the question of Atheism and shares history and the evolution of lent and the origin of the word ‘lent” itself. Central focus of Lent is fasting, why is that?  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode # 4646 – St. Joseph Feast Day & Exploring Behind the Scenes (Reair031925)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 59:36


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys enlightens us regarding St. Joseph.  He shares his history and his works.  He then wrinkles our brain with a discussion regarding the things that occur behind the scenes that impact the forefront, yet we are unaware of them. He correlates how St. Joseph was a behind the scenes person during his time but yet had much impact in his role.  Father Koys continues looking behind the scenes as he discusses events from the gospel. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4645 – Mystery & Sacredness of the Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 58:46


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony shares the business of parish life, as there's always something to keep him busy here.  After much needed prayer, Father's focus turns to Pope Leo's words as he has shared to encourage the unity of the Eastern and Western Churches as well as the need for the mysticism and beauty found in the Eastern Church liturgies.  Father expresses that he celebrates the Cannon in Latin on occasion in efforts to bring back the mysticism and the sacredness of the mass.  Many people like the Latin mass and feel like they are brought into the mass in a unique way, may we experience greater mysticism and sacredness.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4644 – Identity & Transformation in Encounter Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 58:38


    After offering praise for Fathers of Family and all our Spiritual Fathers that serve as priest, Lauretta turns to Identity and Transformation.  She is joined (after technical difficulties) by her guest, Deacon Rich Holevoet.  They talk about the greatness of the program, Encounter Ministry, as they work to help lead all people to a greater relationship with Jesus.  The ministry will have two summer intensive courses during the Months of June and August.  The first session is scheduled for June 26th, 27th, and the 28th and then again in August on the 21st, 22nd, and the 23rd.  You can go to the website at encounterschool.org/Chicago for more information and to register. Please note there is a discount available of 50% off by using the discount code “JESUS” (all caps). St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4643 – Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua & Happy Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:25


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the Feast Day of Anthony of Padua. After prayer, Father turns his attention to sharing about St. Anthony of Padua's life, his words, and his contributions.  They discuss the significance of his life and draw attention to the need for Fathers as head of the family and in their children's lives, as we draw close to the celebration of Father's Day this coming Sunday.      St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4642 – Does God Suffer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 58:40


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  After prayer, Father and the group chat about the sacrifice and the suffering of Jesus and the perpetuation of that sacrifice in the mass. Yesterday was the Feast Day of St. Barnabas, Father shares a letter he wrote and shares that little is known about his life.  Father wonders whether God and the Saints suffer at what they see happening in the world. He recalls the unfortunate acts of evil in the world and how much pain exists and how we need to turn to God.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4641 – The Seamless Garment Analogy (Reair 03/12/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 59:27


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys wrinkles our brain with a discussion of the Seamless Garment Analogy applied to the moral issues of today.  Is this a proper use of the analogy?  Can we apply weights to the issues of the day as a way to apply a hierarchy to the moral issues we confront today?  He also looks at Protestant ordination and the consideration that it is not biblical based as he identifies ways the ordination of a Protestant Pastor can come about. He invites you to join the St. James Parish in Lemont for a speaker led presentation on the Dobbs Decision, please see their website for details.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4640 – Just Living Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 58:27


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the last day of school, as of noon, the children are on summer break. Father Anthony shares the business of parish life, as there's always something to keep him busy here.  They chat about times past when parishes had multiple priest as this is not the case in most parishes these days. Father share 5 Powerful tips from Monks to help you make better choices and lead a simpler life.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4639 – Celebrating Pentecost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 59:00


    Today Lauretta hosts the program as she is joined by her guest, Maria Vadia, author of the book, “Fire Power”.  They 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.  For more information please go to www.daysofglory.org or call 520-414-8129.  The next session is scheduled to take place this July 2025, the 20th – 26th in Massachusetts. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4638 –  Pentecost Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 58:50


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the last day of school, as of noon, the children are on summer break. Father Anthony tells us about the kindergarten graduation from this morning that leads to a chat about graduations at various grades and discuss whether they are needed leading to varying opinions.   After prayer, Father turns his attention to Pentecost Sunday which is this Sunday, June 8th.  He discusses the significance of Pentecost along with a reading.  With Pentecost being the end of the Easter Season, we prepare to go back into Ordinary Time.      St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4637 – Feast Day of St. Boniface

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 58:32


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  We are in the month of June.  Summer us here! Father reminds us that there are still open slots at the Kostka Academy Summer Program. The trio chats and reminisce about summertime in their youth, drawing attention to how things have changed and most kids are not just enjoying the outdoors on their own.  Father Anthony Speaks regarding St. Boniface informing us about his life, his works and his words.  He notices that those words apply today but may not be welcome by many and frowned upon by others.  He askes what are we doing wrong in terms of evangelization, why do we struggle to bring people to conversion. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode # 4636 – Season of Lent Begins Today (Reair 030525)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 59:07


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today he reminds us that while Lent is a season of foregoing, giving something up…to do so in the right attitude is to give up something beautiful of the world so you can go back to enjoying it after Easter.  Foregoing in the proper spirit should be a way to prepare yourself for something better: namely Jesus. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4635 – How do we Evangelize? (ReAir 052725)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 59:57


    Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina return live today to talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and of course to offer up prayers. They discuss current events that are occurring, signaling our need to return to God, leading Father Anthony to renew his call for supporters and donations to donate to the Kostka Kids fund a prominent way for us to evangelize. This fund is available to ensure that families interested in Catholic education for their children are able to acquire it here at St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, despite their financial means.  He also asks us for prayer to ensure that we are able to raise the necessary funds to save our children by being able to fund their catholic education if needed. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4634 – Getting to Know the Pope through Fr. Tom McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 59:22


    Lauretta hosts the program and has her guest Father Tom McCarthy join her to chat about Our New Pope, Pope Leo the XIV.  Father McCarthy is a personal friend of Pope Leo.  Lauretta guides their chat to highlight things everyday people may want to know about the Pope.  Father McCarthy emphasizes that Pope Leo is a great guy and sees that many want to know if he is one of us….Father McCarthy says, He is! He encourages us to “watch what he does” so we can get to know him better.  Lauretta promotes the Chicago Celebration of Pope Leo that will take place on June 14th at Guaranteed Rate Field (better known as Comiskey Park). She also reminds us about Worldwide/Nationwide Pentecost Vigil on Saturday June 7th at St. Luke Church in River Forest, Illinois. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish    

    Episode #4633 – Let's Keep it Real

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 59:07


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Father Anthony focuses on the reading of the feast day of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord yesterday.  The group got into a discussion about the symbolism and the mysticism of the Eucharist and picked up on that discussion today. They go on to discuss changes that are occurring since Vatican II as they share thoughts on changes that move away from tradition, feeling a sense of loss of the beauty that is our Church,  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4632 – Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 58:36


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Father Anthony focuses on the reading of the feast day today.  Father Anthony stressing that the mass is a perpetuation of the sacrifice of the cross in the sense that it offers [Jesus] anew to God, and thus commemorates the sacrifice of the cross reenacting it symbolically and mystically, and applies the fruits of Christ's death upon the cross to individual human souls.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode # 4631 – Overcoming Key Obstacles to Accepting Catholicism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:32


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys intends to offer the listeners “tools” that we Catholics can utilize to convince our Christians friends who are considering Catholicism to go ahead and convert.  He approaches this discussion by looking at and addressing the obstacles that the author C.S. Lewis raised as his reasons for not converting to Catholicism. He also speaks regarding the Christian World and the divisions/differences that are identified via the various labels we call denominations. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4630 – How do we Evangelize?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 58:44


    Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina return live today to talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and of course to offer up prayers. They discuss current events that are occurring, signaling our need to return to God, leading Father Anthony to renew his call for supporters and donations to donate to the Kostka Kids fund a prominent way for us to evangelize. This fund is available to ensure that families interested in Catholic education for their children are able to acquire it here at St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, despite their financial means.  He also asks us for prayer to ensure that we are able to raise the necessary funds to save our children by being able to fund their catholic education if needed. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4629 – Honoring the Fallen on this Memorial Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 58:47


    Lauretta hosts the program and honors the brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedoms.  Lauretta encourages us to keep them and their families in our prayers today and to focus on honoring them throughout the day.  She reminds us that there are other days to celebrate our country but today our focus is solely on honoring those men and women who lost their lives in service to our great nation.  Lauretta invites everyone to celebrate Pentecost in two weeks.  She invites you to join her at her local parish at St. Lukes in River Forest on June 7th, 12am (doors open at 11:30pm). For more information go to CCRC1sbcglobal.net or call 708-209-1199. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode # 4628 – Prayer in the Season of Lent Part 4 (Reair 032825)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 60:57


    TGIF with Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina.  Father reminds us of the importance of daily prayer, then leads us with opening prayer.  Today Father Anthony continues his discourse on the 5 Dispositions of Prayer with a focus on “Sacrifice”.  Then along with Christina and Tony, they chat about Heaven and what that may be like.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode #4627 – Ash Wednesday Mass: ALWAYS Packed; Why? (Reair 030625)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:51


    Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina discuss the season of Lent.  Share their observations of the morning and evening masses of Ash Wednesday, which were both very well attended, actually very crowded! Why is this mass the most packed of the year?  They share their theories as to why that is….Father leads us in prayer, especially for the Pope, recognizing that as we pray for him, we are praying for the church. After prayer, Father revisits the question of Atheism and shares history and the evolution of lent and the origin of the word ‘lent” itself. Central focus of Lent is fasting, why is that?  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode # 4626 – Diving into History & the Encyclicals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 59:33


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys chats regarding the Saint of the Day, Saint Christopher Magallanes & Companions whom were executed by the Anit-Catholic Government of Mexico.  He dives into history to discover the impact of the martyrs of the Cristero Movement. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4625 – Current Happenings Remind us to Return to God (ReAir 121724)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 58:38


    Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer, They discuss current events occurring, signaling our need to return to God, reminding us that Advent is the perfect timing to do so.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

    Episode #4624 – Pope Leo XIV: His Words & His Actions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 58:51


    Today we continue to celebrate Habemus Papum: Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope to rise to the chair of Peter. Father Anthony turns to LISTENING to Pope Leo's words, searching for some key messages.  Father encourages us to watch and listen to our new Holy Father and through his words and actions we will be able to get a sense of where the Holy Father will guide us and the church.  He is demonstrating thus far a focus on returning to the mysticism that we readily need to regain, as many seem to have lost that passion and desire for Christ.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

    Episode # 4623 – Pope Leo XIV and the New Papacy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 58:56


    Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys focuses on sharing reflections on the New Pope, Pope Leo XIV.  He considers Pope Leo's time in Peru and wonders about his view on Liberation Theology and whether Pope Leo was accepting of this theology during his service in South America.  He discusses several analogies to help deliver his thoughts on the new papacy and what it may render going forward. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

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