Word of Mouth

Joe Del Giorno, an 87 year-old man from Astoria in Queens, shares his experience of entering into deeper union with God through the charismatic renewal, becoming a school counselor and mental health counselor, the beauty of cherishing our families as an essential dimension of living as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and the lifelong journey of learning and coming to wisdom. (October 3, 2020)

In this episode of "Word of Mouth," Catholic evangelist Michael Horn interviews Barbara Powers-Harris, a mother of five and a lifelong teacher, innovator, and artist. Sharing her story of suffering and loss, she helps us to understand the power of God and the essential nature of having a relationship with the Blessed Mother Mary. Her recent projects include the construction of a 15 ft rosary and a video that she produced with her son Neal and her daughter, Clara (Blessed Mother Mary - A New Glorious Morn is the title of the video). Explaining the meaning of vocation and evangelization, she wisely teaches us the constant need to be open to the calling of God in the here and now as well as the command to love others and grow in unity with one another. There is plenty of catechesis within her story, and thus, no formal catechetical section, in this episode. Enjoy! I certainly enjoyed interviewing a woman so in touch with the spiritual realm. (June 8, 2020)This is an invitation for everyone to share the video with their children, their students, their congregations - post it on parish and school websites so it is accessible as a devotional. Other families, schools and churches found this to be an easy springboard for talking about Our Blessed Mother Mary and passing on the blessings through her great faith and love.https://vimeo.com/user92394216/bphhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVm17yVmGokhttps://wcatradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-Faith-Journey-of-Barbara-Powers-Harris.pdf

In this episode of "Word of Mouth," Catholic evangelist Michael Horn interviews Rocio Ortiz, a rising artist, who describes her calling to become an artist and her mission to bring hope and joy to the world.  She sheds light on the many ways God communicates with us through the world and in prayer and the need to bring beauty to others. THE CATECHESIS focuses on authentic beauty, its essential characteristics, and its power in guiding us to contemplation of the supreme light, God Himself. (May 27, 2020)

In this episode of Word of Mouth, Brandi Schmidt discusses her faith life and provides us with some information on her new book to be released on February 29, 2020, Pretty Evil: Confessions of a Demon Hunter. The book is a work of fiction and portrays the life of a demon hunter seeking to help individual souls on the road to salvation. While a work of fiction, the novel still mentions some accurate information about spiritual warfare and the presence of angels and demons in the world today. The discussion in this episode centers on certain concepts of spiritual warfare and prominent contemporary obstacles to our spiritual lives in the quest for perfection. I hope you enjoy. Please check out Brandi's book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Evil-Confessions-Hunter-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B0845ZDNS8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pretty+evil&qid=1581969928&sr=8-1. God bless you all!

Kevin Good, a proficient artist, musician, and youth leader, discusses the value of relational ministry, fostering deep relationships, and utilizing our gifts for the glory of God. He emphasizes the need for assessing each evangelical opportunity before diving into it rashly and knowing the individuals whom we are seeking to share faith with in different moments. The catechesis is about spiritual gifts and the vital role they play in leading us to become saints and leading others to encounter Jesus Christ. (September 25, 2019)

In this episode of Word of Mouth with Michael Horn, Phill Kosta, a freelancing musician, shares his thoughts on the power of music in leading others to an encounter with Christ as well as his thoughts on family life as a father of one child and one on the way. Noting the vitality of an interior life in preparation for evangelization, his central message is that we must have the bravery to share faith whenever the opportunity presents itself. (July 25, 2019)

Chris Venverloh, a quality control technician in St. Louis, discusses the importance of honesty and humility in evangelization and shares his reflections on the winding but beautiful path that led him to where he is today. The catechetical segment focuses on martyrdom and the many martyrs who have left their legacy in the history of Christianity. (June 5, 2019)

In this episode, Holly Scheibel, an employee at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, expresses the value of allowing the voices of others, especially the poor, to be heard and ministering to each person as if he or she were Christ. The catechesis focuses on Matthew 25, the Parable of the Last Judgment, reminding us of the manifold chances we have to work toward inheriting the Kingdom of God by serving those around us each day. (April 17, 2019)

In this episode of Word of Mouth, Michael Horn discusses The Role of Silence in Evangelization with Kristen Delaune, a nurse in St. Louis, who reflects on her evangelization efforts, highlighting the importance of each soul she encounters and the power of silence. (November 30, 2018)

In this episode, Michael Horn interviews Philip Wolk, an IT worker at Edward Jones, who explains the importance of his family life in growing in holiness and sharing the joy of the Gospel with others. (October 17, 2018)

Episode 19: "Living Authentic Discipleship: Investing in the Lives of Others" –Nick Reinagel, a dentist discerning the priesthood, explains the value of young adult ministry in his life, his personal endeavors as a disciple, and the importance of loving others in every moment to show them Jesus Christ.

Episode 18: "Momentous Moments of Mercy" – Len Ratajczyk, a process improvement analyst at Worldwide Technology and former member of the Air Force, discusses the great mercy of God in the various trials he has faced in life and his desire to share that mercy with others through evangelization. (August 18, 2018)

Anna Komaromi, a traveling nurse, shares beautiful reflections on her work and the pilgrimage she recently took to the Holy Land. June 28, 2018

Thomas Hoerner, a recent high school graduate, sheds light on his quest for holiness, intentional religious conversations, and the stages of the spiritual life. May 23, 2018

Kelly Roth, an occupational therapist, discusses her vocation of consoling and bringing the warmth of Christ to others each day. April 24, 2018

Matt Kosta sheds light on learning from the saints and using social media, especially memes, for the sake of evangelization in the world today. March 20, 2018.

Bobby Hofman discusses the value of community in the Christian life in light of authentic relationships and accountability and how it advances us as disciples called to mission. February 22, 2018.

David Gosser, senior at Bishop DuBourg High School, provides a youthful and vibrant perspective on our encounter with Christ in the Eucharist and being all-in for Christ in our work of evangelization. January 25, 2018.

Vince Coiro offers some reflections on how the Holy Rosary led him back to faith and its importance for converting the world to Christ. December 8, 2017.

Liz Vogel shares some beautiful reflections on the vocation of being a nurse as the hands, feet, ears, and heart of Christ to others. November 16, 2017.

Stan Buncher from Assumption Parish (Mattese) talks about his vocation of striving to live like St. Joseph in leading family members, friends, and co-workers to Jesus Christ. October 17, 2017.

Allan Schwarb shares the beauty of John Paul II's theology of the body and the role it can play in leading people to the truth of Roman Catholicism. September 18, 2017.

Ben Krapu discusses the importance of a daily conversion to Christ and fostering a relationship with the Blessed Mother. August 25, 2017.

St. Clement of Rome parishioner Justin Klein shares his story of his reversion to Catholicism, the call to study our faith and know it, and the beauty of the vocation of fatherhood. July 25, 2017.

Sarah Rose, a Fontbonne University senior, reflects on the rich role of prayer in our evangelization efforts. June 29, 2017.

Saint Louis University High School freshman Nick Vanderpluym reflects on his experience of evangelization and apologetics as a Catholic growing up in a Protestant middleschool. May 25, 2017.

Amy Keating shares her story of growing up Catholic, falling away for a time, and eventually coming back to the faith, with special attention to the role of the saints in her journey. April 25, 2017.

Charlie Harris joins Michael Horn to discuss his faith journey and share his evangelization efforts in his professional life as a web developer. March 23, 2017.

Tim Lucchesi shares his perspective on making Catholicism appealing to the younger generation and adapting our approach when necessary. February 16, 2017.