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The Stations of the Cross with the Catholic Heritage Association. The Stations of the Cross here use mediations from St. Alphonsus Ligouri. L'articolo E7 | The Stations of the Cross – Meditations from St. Alphonsus Ligouri proviene da Radio Maria.

Nesse episódio Juliana Amador conversa com Juliana Krapp, jornalista e escritora. No fim de 2024, seu livro de estreia, "Uma volta pela lagoa", foi finalista do Prêmio Oceanos e conquistou o segundo lugar no Prêmio Alphonsus de Guimaraens, da Biblioteca Nacional. Uma obra que demorou 20 anos para ser publicada. Esse programa é completamente independente e precisa muito da colaboração de vcs para seguir nessa luta incansável, vem apoiar a gente para ampliar as vozes de diversas mulheres. ✅ APOIA-SE: https://apoia.se/sentadireitogarota ✅ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558474657149 ✅ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sentadireitogarota/?hl=pt ✅ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@sentadireitogarota?_t=8nYG2q5V72L&_r=1 ✅ @sentadireitogarota ✅ @jujuamador ✅ @julianakrapp #podcastfeminista #lugardemulheréondeelaquiser #sentadireitogarota #lutecomoumagarota #feminismo #fortecomoumamãe #podcast #podcastbrasil #videocasting #videocast #PodcastFeminista #Feminismo #Antirracismo #FeminismoInterseccional #empoderamentofeminino #MulheresPodcasters #PodcastsDeEsquerda #JustiçaSocial #IgualdadeDeGênero #ResistênciaFeminista #MovimentosSociais #Diversidade #Inclusão #EquidadeRacial #VozesFemininas #MulheresNoPodcast #LutaAntirracista #PolíticaDeEsquerda #FeministasUnidas #HistóriasDeMulheres #Feminismo #Antirracismo #FeminismoInterseccional #JustiçaSocial #empoderamentofeminino #DireitosDasMulheres #IgualdadeDeGênero #LutaAntirracista #PolíticaDeEsquerda #MovimentosSociais #Diversidade #Inclusão #EquidadeRacial #FeministasUnidas #ResistênciaFeminista #fofoca #fofocas #fofocasdosfamosos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have continued our discussion of the farhers' writing on fornication and the effects that it has upon the soul. Purity of heart is the foundation of the spiritual life and the immediate goal. We are called to remove every impediment that prevents us from not only receiving the grace of God but from offering him our hearts and our love fully.  In fact, our hearts can be divided, and this is exactly what the demons seek to accomplish. They know they have a strong bodily appetite and desire that they can stir up through our thoughts and images, words and the actions, and the presence of others. Even memories of conversations and the images of people from the past can be used against us in more vulnerable moments to lead us astray. Holiness and purity is not something that one can judge from external realities. Even the most holy individual who seems to be most endowed with gifts from God can have a heart that is radically divided and even wholly given over to the spirit of fornication. To lack watchfulness in this regard opens one up to the experience of obsession. It does not take more than one instance of infidelity to open the door to taking another step in that direction where obsession can become oppression. Fornication can take hold of the mind and the heart with a fierce grip. Finally oppression can give way to possession where the demon of fornication takes hold of one's life and darkens their heart completely.  Disconnected from the wisdom of the father's we find the counsel of our day much akin to self-help.  Such counsel sad leads a person more deeply into the obsession that wounds them. Under the false guise of prudence and wisdom there's often deep foolishness that leads an individual to put himself and God to the test. The discipline and watchfulness the father‘s put forward would often be dismissed in our day as scrupulosity or unhealthy. Yet the Saints knew and understood what is precious and what must be protected. Unless one loves virtue and has tasted the sweetness that it brings to one's life one will easily walk away from it. I might hazard to say that very few of our generation know the kind of purity of heart of which the fathers speak and to which we are called. Our culture has become so permeated with disordered sensuality that our love for the virtue of purity has been compromised as well as our capacity to pursue it. Only radical humility and clinging to the grace of God can aid us. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:04:28 Sr. Charista Maria: Fr. what community? 00:05:24 ANDREW ADAMS: Replying to "Fr. what community?" https://www.monksofmttabor.com 00:41:37 Rachel: I think this is very important. fwiw not scrupulous at all 00:42:23 Myles Davidson: Replying to "I think this is very..." I agree 00:44:16 Mary Clare Wax: Very well said! Thank you! 00:44:33 Forrest Cavalier: Attributed to St Alphonsus: “To avoid the sight of dangerous objects, the saints were accustomed to keep their eyes almost continually fixed on the earth, and to abstain even from looking at innocent objects,” says St. Alphonsus de Liguori. 00:45:35 Forrest Cavalier: There are many times I need to do this, in Sheetz. Or Walmart. Or wherever 00:53:34 Una: What exactly does she mean by prudent? Is there another word? 00:55:21 Forrest Cavalier: Greek is σωφροσύνην 00:55:37 Forrest Cavalier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophrosyne 00:58:16 Una: What would the nuns have been leaving the convent for? Shopping? Visiting? 01:00:42 Una: One priest told me that in seminary he was advised to visit his family regularly to protect temptations against chastity 01:00:56 Una: To avoid too much lonliness 01:01:31 Sr. Charista Maria: Father I would like your thoughts if you are familiar with the story of Bishop Nonnis in the book: Harlots of the Desert, by Benedicta Ward? She shares of the beauty of the Harlot Pelagia, and Bishop Nonnis was so struck by her beauty that it led him to pray for her, and she converted. I happened to just read this on the Feast of St. Anthony. 01:03:07 Mary Clare Wax: Reacted to "Father I would like ..." with

Send us a textWelcome to the final episode of our Advent Daily series! On this holy night, we reflect on the beauty and hope of Christmas Eve. Through the lens of saints like St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas of Villanova, we explore the profound humility of God becoming a child to invite us closer to Him without fear.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to our daily Advent retreat! Today, we reflect on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, who reminds us of the essential desire to become a saint: "No saint has ever become a saint without having a desire for sanctity."Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textDrawing on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, we explore the dangers of following Jesus "at a distance," like St. Peter, who denied Christ in the moment of testing. Lukewarmness—choosing comfort over sacrifice—creeps in when self-love takes priority over love for God. But true friendship with Jesus is proven through sacrifice, just as He showed His love for us on the cross.We also reflect on the heroic devotion of St. Isaac Jogues, a Jesuit missionary who endured unimaginable suffering to bring the Catholic faith to others. His story inspires us to reject lukewarmness and embrace a life of courage, faith, and evangelization.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textToday is the third Monday of Advent, and we reflect on the virtue of peace in our Advent journey. Drawing inspiration from St. Alphonsus and St. Augustine, we explore how true peace isn't found in worldly comforts but through the Tranquility of Order—aligning our lives with God's will.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textIn this Advent Reflection, we delve into the profound words of St. Alphonsus and their relevance for Advent 2023. Together with Father Cristino, we explore the mystery of God's extravagant love and sacrifice, as well as the heartbreaking reality of how humanity often fails to respond to it.St. Alphonsus challenges us to reflect deeply on the ways Christ endured suffering—from the stable to the cross—and how His immense love invites us to respond with our hearts fully. Could we unknowingly be rejecting this divine love?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to today's Advent reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent! We're diving into St. Alphonsus' daily sermons and reflecting on the profound truths they reveal, especially about the beauty and mystery of the Incarnation. Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana is a distinguished physician, scientist, and happiness coach who has dedicated three decades of research to exploring human hope and happiness. He is the founder and CEO of the Triple H Project, an initiative that focuses on training and certifying happiness coaches. Dr. Obayuwana is recognized as a gold award-winning author by Literary Titan, having published several peer-reviewed articles in national medical journals. His notable contributions include the Hope Index Scale, widely utilized by firms such as Coca-Cola, General Motors, and the Veterans Administration, as well as academic institutions globally. His latest endeavor is the book titled "The Happiness Formula," where he presents his groundbreaking Triple H Equation. Please learn more about Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana at: www.TripleHProject.com In this engaging episode of Mr. Biz Radio, host, Ken " Mr. Biz" Wentworth, welcomes Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana to discuss the intriguing intersections of hope, hunger, and happiness. With decades of research and practice, Dr. Obayuwana shares insights from his new book, "The Happiness Formula," revealing a simple yet powerful equation for happiness: Hope over Hunger equals Happiness. This formula is designed to help individuals assess their personal joy and improve their well-being. Ken and Dr. Obayuwana dive into key topics such as the Hope Index Scale and the ADO questionnaire, tools for measuring happiness and hope levels. Key Takeaways: -Dr. Obayuwana's "Happiness Formula" offers a unique approach to achieving and sustaining happiness by balancing hope and hunger. -The Hope Index Scale and ADO questionnaire are crucial tools Dr. Obayuwana developed to measure personal happiness and hope. -Common myths about happiness include the misconception that money cannot buy happiness and misunderstandings about what constitutes a happy life. -Happiness has a universal definition and is measurable, challenging the notion that it is subjective or too elusive to gauge accurately. -The episode sheds light on how increasing hope while managing personal desires can lead to a more content and flourishing life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mrbiz/support

Send us a textWelcome back! We are now in the second week of Advent, and today, we dive into St. Alphonsus' daily reflections. As we prepare for Christ's coming, we reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the eternal consequences of our choices. St. Alphonsus challenges us to remember our last end, reminding us that life is like a shadow or a dream—impermanent but with eternal significance.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio De Maria numquam satis: Of Mary never enough. This saying of St. Bernard is echoed by many other saints. St. Anselm, for instance, says that it is impossible to determine the limits of God's grace in elevating Mary's human nature. St. Alphonsus says that if there is anything good we can say about Mary, not contrary to the teaching of the Church and having some legitimate theological basis, then we ought to say it. But some Catholics, to say nothing of Protestants, would object to this kind of Mariology. Are these mere overflows of sentimental piety, or can they be sustained as a rational approach to theology? Fr. Charles Anthony Mary, a Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate, joins the podcast to argue for why “Marian Maximalism” is a sound theological position. The Franciscan tradition has always been particularly strong on our Lady: St. Francis, St. Bonaventure, Bl. John Duns Scotus, St. Maximilian Kolbe… Fr. Charles makes the case for “Mary-Maxing”, explains some of the doctrinal and ecumenical stakes involved, and takes us through the Franciscan tradition, culminating in the cutting-edge (and controversial) Mariology of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe. Links Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner, The Theologian of Auschwitz: St. Maximilian M. Kolbe on the Immaculate Conception in the Life of the Church https://www.lectiopublishing.com/books.php?b=16 Video of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner and Mother Angelica, “Blessed Virgin Mary: Co-redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-p2D8Mfrqg SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

Send us a text✨ Advent Reflection: Discover the True Path to Fulfillment ✨Join us this Advent as we dive deep into the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori. In this powerful reflection, Fr. Cristino unpacks the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus on why earthly pleasures can never satisfy the soul. Learn how to redirect your desires toward God and find true peace during this holy season of preparation.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

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Send us a textIn this video, Janelle shares a touching memory from 2007 when she served as a missionary with the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, IndiaAlso, join us this Advent as we prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Monday to Friday during Advent, we are offering short video reflections on St. Alphonsus' daily sermons. We love his messages so much and look forward to revisiting his work with fresh eyes and hearts.To receive our advent message by email: JOIN HEREWe hope you will join us, and please share this opportunity with others!Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

There is a fascinating history surrounding today's Feast of the Dedication of the St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome. The magnificent church is just down the street from our Redemptorist headquarters and our own beautiful church of San Alfonso. The Basilica of St. John Lateran was built on land donated to Emperor Constantine by the Lateran family and given to the Church in the fourth century. It was dedicated to the Christ the Savior in honor of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist. It was consecrated by Pope Sylvester I on November 9, 324 and is still considered the Pope's cathedral today. The structure has survived the ravages of war, earthquake, fire, and schism. When the papacy returned to Rome from Avignon, France in 1378, the church and the adjoining palace were in ruins. Pope Innocent X commissioned the work that has made St. John Lateran one of the most imposing churches in Rome. The front of the church has 15 towering statues of Christ, John the Baptist, John the Evangelist, and 12 doctors of the Church. Inside the basilica, there is a simple wooden table in the sanctuary where tradition holds that St. Peter himself celebrated Mass. The church stands as a monument to God and all the work done for God through the Church. This is also a special day for the Redemptorists. On Saturday, November 9, 1732, inspired by God and guided by the Holy Spirit, our founder, St. Alphonsus Liguori and his companions, gathered around a simple altar in the nun's convent in Scala, Italy and dedicated their lives to follow Jesus the Redeemer by preaching the Gospel to the poor and most abandoned. We Redemptorists celebrate this day as the founding of our congregation and try to continue this mission today. It was not an easy decision for Alphonsus. He had to leave everything behind. He was well known and respected in Naples; a lawyer of civil and canon law, a sought after preacher, and close to his parents and six siblings. Yet, the goat herders living high above the city of Scala on the Amalfi coast of Italy had stolen his heard. They were even poorer than the street children he evangelized in Naples. He placed his sword before a statue of Our Lady of Ransom and left the city on the back of a donkey. He met his companions in Scala. They did not stay in the Cathedral of Scala, but in a convent, praying intensely for God's will to be done. The three days prior to November 9th, they had a Eucharistic Triduum with the sisters in their small monastery church. They were given the grace by God of seeing in the Eucharistic Host a figure of Christ holding his cross. They took this as a sign of heavenly approval and, with the authority of Bishop Falcoia who was with them, they took the name of the Congregation of the Most Holy Savior, a name that linked them to the dedication of the Pope's Cathedral in Rome. The name was soon changed by Rome to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.  Today, we give thanks to God for our vocations. We renew our commitment to continue this mission as prophetic witnesses to the Redeemer, who continues to call men and women to share in the charism of the Redemptorist family. May our Mother of Perpetual Help, St. Alphonsus, St. Gerard Majella, St. Clement Hofbauer, St. John Neumann, and all Redemptorist saints and blesseds pray for us. May we continue the work they began with love and perseverance. Blessings,Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

To help people learn how to flourish, Alphonsus Obayuwana, MD, PhD, CPC, has developed a five-minute tool that can assign a numerical happiness score to any individual—whether a peasant or a millionaire—using a universal unit of measure called Personal Happiness Index (PHI). The scale was introduced in Dr. Obayuwana's new self-help book, The Happiness Formula, which teaches people how to create a self-help routine for achieving and maintaining true happiness. “Unlike other books about happiness, which are too often filled with dos and don'ts, wishful thinking, and empty aphorisms, The Happiness Formula breaks new ground,” said Dr. Obayuwana. “Despite its title, The Happiness Formula is much more than a mathematical equation for measuring happiness. It is a book about life, the relationship between human hope and happiness, one's overall feeling of personal satisfaction and subjective well-being.”

Trending with Timmerie celebrates Halloween ushering in All Saints Day with a dive into the significance of the resurrection of Christ and our own bodies as we ponder death and the after life this Halloween. (0:42) Timmerie turns to the great tradition of “Memento Mori” “remember your death” and how the Church has used human skeletons for more than decorations.  (26:50) Resources mentioned:    What is Halloween?   https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/what-is-halloween-how-to-celebrate/   Legend of the Jack O lanterns https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/legend-of-the-jack-olantern/    St. Alphonsus   https://amzn.to/3tWOH3m    Meet the Fantastically Bejeweled Skeletons of Catholicism's Forgotten Martyrs Smithsonian Magazine  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/meet-the-fantastically-bejeweled-skeletons-of-catholicisms-forgotten-martyrs-284882/   Church of bones in Rome!!! Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini (Our Lady of the Conception of the Capuchins) https://museoecriptacappuccini.it/en/the-crypt/ 

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 481The Saint of the day is Saint Alphonsus RodriguezSaint Alphonsus Rodriguez's Story Tragedy and challenge beset today's saint early in life, but Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer. Born in Spain in 1533, Alphonsus inherited the family textile business at 23. Within the space of three years, his wife, daughter, and mother died; meanwhile, business was poor. Alphonsus stepped back and reassessed his life. He sold the business, and with his young son, moved into his sister's home. There he learned the discipline of prayer and meditation. At the death of his son years later, Alphonsus, almost 40 by then, sought to join the Jesuits. He was not helped by his poor education. He applied twice before being admitted. For 45 years he served as doorkeeper at the Jesuits' college in Majorca. When not at his post, he was almost always at prayer, though he often encountered difficulties and temptations. His holiness and prayerfulness attracted many to him, including Saint Peter Claver, then a Jesuit seminarian. Alphonsus' life as doorkeeper may have been humdrum, but centuries later he caught the attention of poet and fellow-Jesuit Gerard Manley Hopkins, who made him the subject of one of his poems. Alphonsus died in 1617. He is the patron saint of Majorca. Reflection We like to think that God rewards the good, even in this life. But Alphonsus knew business losses, painful bereavement, and periods when God seemed very distant. None of his suffering made him withdraw into a shell of self-pity or bitterness. Rather, he reached out to others who lived with pain, including enslaved Africans. Among the many notables at his funeral were the sick and poor people whose lives he had touched. May they find such a friend in us! Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez is the Patron Saint of: Majorca Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Wednesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, 1532-1617; born in Segovia, Spain; accepted as a lay brother by the Jesuits in 1571; he labored as a hall porter at Montesion College on the island of Majorca for 24 years; many came to him for advice and direction; he experienced many spiritual consolations, and wrote religious treatises; Alphonsus died after a long illness in 1617 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/30/24 Gospel: Luke 13:22-30

24th October, 2024 – In this episode of “Life Matters,” Aoife Collins speaks with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan who has served as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore since 2015.  They speak about current issues in our schools and country. L'articolo E66 | Life Matters – Aoife Collins – Bishop Alphonsus “Phonsie” Cullinan proviene da Radio Maria.

Book: The Happiness Formula: AScientific, Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment Website(s): www.triplehproject.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/triplehprojectllc His Passion & Philosophy ”When I was a third year medical student, I becameinterested in the study of Human Hope—a passion that continued for 35 years inaddition to my obstetrics and gynecology practice. During these decades ofresearch, I discovered a mathematical equation that precisely explains therecipe for a happy life. Today, sharing this finding with others is my greatestpassion.” “The realization that our hopes, our hungers and ourhappiness are tightly linked together is what led me to conceive of theTriple-H Project LLC—an entity wholly dedicated to help create hopeful andhappier communities—one encounter at time—regardless whether the setting orvenue is at the workplace, civic gathering, or university campus”. Not too long ago, a little boy in Lafayette, Indiana,who “had a bad day at school” and was also overwhelmed by “tons of homework”,called 911 to ask for help. Thedispatcher on duty, at the Lafayette Police Department, Ms. Antonia Bundy,without any hesitation, helped him over the telephone with his math homework.Luckily, it was not a busy day. At theend, he expressed gratitude for the assistance and also apologized for thecall—but added, “I really needed help”. Public reactions and comments about this incidence wereprofuse. Many empathized with the boy; some blamed his parents, while othersexpressed anger over the little boy's misuse of the public emergency line for anon-emergent triviality. The point that must not be missed is that the boy wassimply overwhelmed and he needed help. As founder and CEO of the Triple-HProject, I was very impressed and glad that he sought help where he could ratherthan resorting to an option that was either harmful to himself or to others. The plight of this little boy goes a long way to arguefor the need of Triple-H Project in every city and town— where people can callto request the assistance of a happiness coach. “The workplace, civic gatherings, college anduniversity campuses are the three very practical settings or venues where themission of the Triple-H Project (THP) can be best implemented. College anduniversity campuses being the place where young men and women gather to receiveformal preparation for life also provides the most appropriate setting to learnthe mathematics of happiness; and become adequately equipped to live a happylife in a very challenging world that awaits them after graduation.Additionally, the college years are also the time of major psychologicalturbulence and emotional fragility with high suicide rate. For these reasons,it is my personal desire and mission to give priority to college anduniversities students in sharing my recipe for happiness”. Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana accepts speaking engagementsbefore large and small audiences, conducts hope seminars, and happinessworkshops. He also accepts clients for one-on-one hope and happiness coaching. Author - The Happiness Formula: A Scientific,Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment. Course Director - The Happiness Formula Contributor - Psychology Today Alphonsus has spent the past thirty-five years studyinghuman hope and happiness. In 1979, he was awarded a national research grant andSmith-Kline Medical Perspective Fellowship to develop an instrument formeasuring human hope, with the purpose of detecting hopelessness early enoughin troubled human individuals so assistance could be offered in time to preventsuicide. The Hope Index Scale (HIS) Alphonsus created has been used bycompanies including the Coca-Cola company, General Motors, the VeteransAdministration, and many academic institutions inside and outside the United States. A man in a suit and tie.

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Send us a textIn this podcast episode, we explore the depths of the Catholic spiritual life, focusing on the powerful phrase *"Little man, grow up,"* as taught by St. Augustine and St. Alphonsus Liguori. Though it may seem tough at first, this message carries profound spiritual significance for living out the Catholic faith. These saints encourage us to embrace God's will, especially during life's most challenging moments. St. Alphonsus reminds us that by accepting suffering with patience and joy, we open the door to greater sanctification and spiritual growth. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on how embracing adversity can deepen your faith.Watch video podcast hereSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textIn today's video, we explore the essence of authentic Catholic spiritual life. While many commentators offer perspectives on living out the faith, we focus on how St. Alphonsus defines true Catholic spirituality and what it means for our daily lives.Watch video podcast#catholiclife #catholicpodcast #StAlphonsusSupport the Show.Support this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

John Heinen meets with Dan Burke to dive into how we can clearly know God's will in our lives. Looking at the great Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus, we discuss the truths that everyone needs to hear and commit to memory. We often view our relationship with God as some sort of game to be won, rather than a loving union to be experienced and strengthened. Our decisions can be flooded with stress and anxiety, and our suffering can feel isolating. However, we can find peace in the storms of our struggles; even in the uncertainty of our decisions, God's will can be known, and aligning our lives with it is the ultimate victory. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman COUPON CODE: AVILA20 BOOK: Finding Peace in the Storm by Dan Burke - https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/ Into the Deep by Dan Burke - https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/into-the-deep/ https://avila-institute.org/

Doing my best and trying my hardest is not doing it alone!“Can I not do to you, house of Israel, as this potter has done?”

Today is Friday, August 2, 2024, A First Friday, and the feast of St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Bishop, Confessor, Doctor , a 3rd class feast, with the color of white. Or you may have the votive Mass of the Sacred Heart, which would be the color of red. In this episode: The meditation: Another look at “Magdalene at the Feet of Jesus,” a preview of this week's episode of The Catholic Mass: “Liturgy Explained – Part 1,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org Sources Used Today: Practical Meditations  (Angelus Press) “The Catholic Mass #3: Liturgy Explained – Part 1" (SSPX Podcast) View on YouTube Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

Friends of the Rosary, August is the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It's also the month of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, when at the close of her earthly life, she was taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. This solemnity falls on August 15th. In the upcoming weeks, we honor beloved saints, including St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Dominic, St. Bartholomew, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Clare, St. Rose of Lima, St. Pius X, and St. Lawrence. We add on August 5, Our Lady of Snow — la Virgen Blanca, and here will remember María Blanca, founder of the Rosary Network— and on August 22, Queenship of Mary. Feasts for August 1. Alphonsus Liguori2. Eusebius of Vercelli; Peter Julian Eymard4. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME5. Dedication of St. Mary Major6. Transfiguration, Feast7. Sixtus II and companions; Cajetan8. Dominic9. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross10. St. Lawrence11. NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME12. Jane Frances de Chantal13. Pontian and Hippolytus14. Maximilian Kolbe15. ASSUMPTION OF MARY, Solemnity16. Stephen of Hungary18. TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME19. John Eudes20. Bernard21. Pius X, Memorial22. Queenship of Mary23. Rose of Lima24. Bartholomew, Apostle25. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME27. Monica, Memorial28. Augustine, Memorial29. Passion of John the Baptist Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 2, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

 1 And after these things the Lord appointed also other seventy-two: and he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come.Post haec autem designavit Dominus et alios septuaginta duos : et misit illos binos ante faciem suam in omnem civitatem et locum, quo erat ipse venturus.  2 And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest.Et dicebat illis : Messis quidem multa, operarii autem pauci. Rogate ergo dominum messis ut mittat operarios in messem suam.  3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.Ite : ecce ego mitto vos sicut agnos inter lupos.  4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way.Nolite portare sacculum, neque peram, neque calceamenta, et neminem per viam salutaveritis.  5 Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.In quamcumque domum intraveritis, primum dicite : Pax huic domui :  6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.et si ibi fuerit filius pacis, requiescet super illum pax vestra : sin autem, ad vos revertetur.  7 And in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house.In eadem autem domo manete, edentes et bibentes quae apud illos sunt : dignus est enim operarius mercede sua. Nolite transire de domo in domum.  8 And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.Et in quamcumque civitatem intraveritis, et susceperint vos, manducate quae apponuntur vobis :  9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.et curate infirmos, qui in illa sunt, et dicite illis : Appropinquavit in vos regnum Dei. This Neopolitan nobleman renounced all things. He established the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) to preach the Gospel to the poor. Illustrious by his preaching and writings, he was made to accept the bishoprie of St Agatha, in Southern Italy. He returned to his congregation and died A.D. 1787.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 404The Saint of the day is Saint Alphonsus LiguoriSaint Alphonsus Liguori’s Story Moral theology, Vatican II said, should be more thoroughly nourished by Scripture, and show the nobility of the Christian vocation of the faithful and their obligation to bring forth fruit in charity for the life of the world. Alphonsus, declared patron of moral theologians by Pius XII in 1950, would rejoice in that statement. In his day, Alphonsus fought for the liberation of moral theology from the rigidity of Jansenism. His moral theology, which went through 60 editions in the century following him, concentrated on the practical and concrete problems of pastors and confessors. If a certain legalism and minimalism crept into moral theology, it should not be attributed to this model of moderation and gentleness. At the University of Naples, Alphonsus received a doctorate in both canon and civil law by acclamation, at the age of 16, but he soon gave up the practice of law for apostolic activity. He was ordained a priest, and concentrated his pastoral efforts on popular parish missions, hearing confessions, and forming Christian groups. He founded the Redemptorist congregation in 1732. It was an association of priests and brothers living a common life, dedicated to the imitation of Christ, and working mainly in popular missions for peasants in rural areas. Almost as an omen of what was to come later, he found himself deserted after a while by all his original companions except one lay brother. But the congregation managed to survive and was formally approved 17 years later, though its troubles were not over. Alphonsus' great pastoral reforms were in the pulpit and confessional—replacing the pompous oratory of the time with simplicity, and the rigorism of Jansenism with kindness. His great fame as a writer has somewhat eclipsed the fact that for 26 years he traveled up and down the Kingdom of Naples preaching popular missions. He was made bishop at age 66 after trying to reject the honor, and at once instituted a thorough reform of his diocese. His greatest sorrow came toward the end of his life. The Redemptorists, precariously continuing after the suppression of the Jesuits in 1773, had difficulty in getting their Rule approved by the Kingdom of Naples. Alphonsus acceded to the condition that they possess no property in common, but with the connivance of a high Redemptorist official, a royal official changed the Rule substantially. Alphonsus, old, crippled and with very bad sight, signed the document, unaware that he had been betrayed. The Redemptorists in the Papal States then put themselves under the pope, who withdrew those in Naples from the jurisdiction of Alphonsus. It was only after his death that the branches were united. At 71, Alphonsus was afflicted with rheumatic pains which left incurable bending of his neck. Until it was straightened a little, the pressure of his chin caused a raw wound on his chest. He suffered a final 18 months of “dark night” scruples, fears, temptations against every article of faith and every virtue, interspersed with intervals of light and relief, when ecstasies were frequent. Alphonsus is best known for his moral theology, but he also wrote well in the field of spiritual and dogmatic theology. His Glories of Mary is one of the great works on that subject, and his book Visits to the Blessed Sacrament went through 40 editions in his lifetime, greatly influencing the practice of this devotion in the Church. Reflection Saint Alphonsus was known above all as a practical man who dealt in the concrete rather than the abstract. His life is indeed a practical model for the everyday Christian who has difficulty recognizing the dignity of Christian life amid the swirl of problems, pain, misunderstanding and failure. Alphonsus suffered all these things. He is a saint because he was able to maintain an intimate sense of the presence of the suffering Christ through it all. Saint Alphonsus Liguori is the Patron Saint of: TheologiansVocations Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787), founder of the preaching order of the Redemptorists, bishop, priest, and doctor of the Church. He was known for contributing to moral theology — he wrote "Moral Theology." Alphonsus was a great preacher of the Gospel to the poor. Like our Lord did the Apostles, he sent his Redemptorists to announce the Kingdom of God and work among the country people of Italy, who often lacked the opportunity for missions, religious instruction, and spiritual retreats. At the age of sixteen, Alphonsus received his doctorate in both canon and civil law and, for nearly ten years, practiced at the bar. When he found that one of the legal cases he was defending was not based on justice but on political intrigue, he gave up law practice and dedicated his life to God. As bishop of Sant' Agata dei God, he corrected abuses, restored churches, reformed seminaries, and promoted missions throughout his diocese. His charity and generosity were boundless during the famine of 1763-64. He is the patron saint of confessors, moral theologians, and vocations. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 1, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Day 8 St. Alphonsus you have said:St.-Alphonsus-8 "Loving souls can find no greater delight than to be in the company of those whom they love. If we, then, love Jesus Christ much, behold we are now in his presence. Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament sees us and hears us; shall we, then, say nothing to Him? Let us console ourselves in His company; let us rejoice in His glory, and in the love which so many enamoured souls bear Him in the Most Holy Sacrament. Let us desire that all should love Jesus in the Holy Sacrament, and consecrate their hearts to Him; at least let us consecrate our affections to Him. He should be all our love and our whole desire." The post Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori -Day 8 – Discerning Hearts podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 9 St. Alphonsus you have said: “Think of what the Saints have done for their neighbor because they loved God. But what Saint's love for God can match Mary's? She loved Him more in the first moment of her existence than all the Saints and angels ever loved Him or will love Him... Just as there is not one among all the Blessed who loves God as Mary does, so there is no one, after God, who loves us as much as this most loving Mother does. Furthermore, if we heaped together all the love that mothers have for their children, all the love of husbands and wives, all the love of all the angels and Saints for their clients, it could never equal Mary's love for even a single soul.” The post Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Day 9 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 7 St. Alphonsus you have said:St.-Alphonsus-7 The more a person loves God, the more reason he has to hope in Him. This hope produces in the Saints an unutterable peace, which they preserve even in adversity, because as they love God, and know how beautiful He is to those who love Him, they place all their confidence and find all their repose in Him alone. The post Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Day 7 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 6 St. Alphonsus you have said: There can be no greater Lord than God; neither can there be a more ardent lover than He. Far from despising our confidence in Him, He rejoices that we have it—confidence and familiarity and affection like that which little children show toward their mothers. .... Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness. The post Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Day 6 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

St. Alphonsus you have said: You are not asked to apply your mind continually to the thought of God and lay aside the fulfillment of your duties and your recreations. ... Your God is ever beside you—indeed, He is even within you. “In Him we live, and move, and have our being.” (Acts 17:28). Not only is there no need of an intermediary through whom He would want you to speak to Him, but He finds His delight in having you treat with Him personally and in all confidence. Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears—of everything that concerns you. But above all, converse with Him confidently and frankly; for God is not wont to speak to a soul that does not speak to Him.. The post Day 5 Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Discerning Hearts podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 4 St. Alphonsus you have said: “If you wish to strengthen your confidence in God still more, often recall the loving way in which He has acted toward you, and how mercifully He has tried to bring you out of your sinful life, to break your attachment to the things of earth and draw you to His love. With such thoughts in your mind, now that you have resolved to love Him and please Him with all your strength, your only fear should be to fear God too much and to place too little confidence in Him.” The post Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Day 4 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 3 St. Alphonsus you have said: “The more a person loves God, the more reason he has to hope in Him. This hope produces in the Saints an unutterable peace, which they preserve even in adversity, because as they love God, and know how beautiful He is to those who love Him, they place all their confidence and find all their repose in Him alone.” The post Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Day 3 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 2 St. Alphonsus you have said: “Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends. Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears— of everything that concerns you. Converse with Him confidently and frankly; for God is not wont to speak to a soul that does not speak to Him.” The post St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena – Day 2 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 1 St. Alphonsus you have said: "If we would completely rejoice the heart of God, let us strive in all things to conform ourselves to His divine will. Let us not only strive to conform ourselves, but also to unite ourselves to whatever dispositions God makes of us. Conformity signifies that we join our wills to the will of God. Uniformity means more. Uniformity means that we make one will of God's will and our will. In this way we will only what God wills. God's will alone is our will. " The post Day 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena Day 1 – Discerning Hearts podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

We're live with Jason Gale, Director of Content for TAN Books talks about their new release called The Holy Eucharist from TAN's deluxe edition of St. Alphonsus Ligouri's classic, Sr. Lynn Lieux, RSCJ, talks about the Flourishing Sisterhood Project and Fr. Eddie Martin, past at St. Thomas More in Baton Rouge on parish transition and new pastor role.

Have you ever wondered if there's a secret recipe for genuine happiness? Imagine if you could break down happiness into a formula, one that would guide you through the complexities of emotions and lead you to a life of fulfillment and joy. In this episode, we'll unravel just that together with Ashish Kothari and Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana.Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, a physician-scientist and happiness coach, is the founder and CEO of Triple-H Project LLC, specializing in training and certifying happiness coaches. His contributions to the field include the renowned Hope Index Scale, widely adopted by major corporations and academic institutions, including the Coca-Cola Company and General Motors. A Literary Titan Gold Award-winning author, Dr. Obayuwana has published extensively on human hope and happiness, culminating in his groundbreaking work, "The Happiness Formula."In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish and Dr. Alphonsus unpacks the ‘happiness formula' – a concept that delves into the very essence of what makes us truly happy.Things you will learn from this episode:The happiness formulaFive sources of human hopeFive inborn human hungersFive triggers of happinessThe relationship between hope and happinessSo, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let's walk through their insights together – it's a conversation that might just change the way you see happiness.Resources:Triple H Project LLC - https://triplehproject.com/ Books:The Happiness Formula: A Scientific, Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment - https://www.amazon.com/Books-Alphonsus-Obayuwana-MD/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAlphonsus+Obayuwana+MD Hardwired for Happiness - https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534663/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665467131&sr=8-3 Other books mentioned:The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall - https://www.amazon.com/Book-Hope-Survival-Trying-Global/dp/1250784093The Awakened Brain by Lisa Miller - https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Brain-Science-Spirituality-Inspired/dp/198485562X

A scientific, groundbreaking approach to happiness and personal fulfillment. In 1979, Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana was awarded a national research grant and Smith-Kline Medical Perspective Fellowship to develop an instrument for measuring human hope, with the purpose of detecting hopelessness early enough in troubled human individuals so assistance could be offered in time to prevent suicide. The Hope Index Scale (HIS) that resulted from this grant became very popular with Fortune 500 companies and other institutions both in the US and in other countries. This led to the foundation of decades of research that ultimately resulted in this cutting-edge book, The Happiness Formula: Using Science to Understand Personal Satisfaction, Human Hope, and Subjective Well-Being. Unlike other books about happiness, which are too often filled with dos and don'ts, wishful thinking, and empty aphorisms, The Happiness Formula breaks new ground by introducing a universal unit of measure called the “Personal Happiness Index” or PHI. This makes it possible—for the first time ever—to calculate and assign numerical happiness scores to human individuals by plugging their unique hopes, hungers, assets, and aspirations into an equation. Despite its title, The Happiness Formula is much more than a mathematical equation for measuring happiness. It is a book about life; the relationship between human hope and happiness; how to find, measure and boost them; and, most interestingly, how to confirm the happiest country in the world and even help identify the happiest living human, or HLH. It challenges the World Happiness Report of 2023, debunks three major happiness myths, and then introduces the Triple-H Equation—the simple but profound formula about what makes life worth living. This is a book for happiness seekers and happiness advocates everywhere.

Marian SaturdayToday we meditate on a reflection about the Hail Mary from St. Alphonsus Liguori's book, The Glories of Mary.Music:Stabat MaterHail Mary, Gentle Woman (Instrumental)Song of Zechariah (Chant) **For those of you who love the Sr. Mary Gemma version of the Canticle of Zechariah, don't worry, her version will be back after Easter, this is just our Lenten version