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Sermon XXXIX, taken from "Sermons for Sunday", a compilation of homilies by St. Alphonsus (+1787) Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sermon XXXVIII, taken from "Sermons for Sunday" by St. Alphonsus (+1787) Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Sermon XXXVII, taken from "Sermons for Sunday" by St. Alphonsus (+1787) Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

 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 earthly 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 bisopric 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: 405The 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, August 1, is the Memorial of St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787), bishop and doctor of the Church and founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, the Redemptorists, a congregation of priests and brothers.As our Lord did the Apostles, Alphonsus de Liguori sent the Redemptorists into the villages to announce the Kingdom of God and provide religious instruction.He suffered from the deception of an ambitious cleric. The Eucharist was his strength.He said, “If you desire to find him immediately, see—he is quite close to you. Tell him what you desire, for it is to console you and grant your prayer that he remains in the tabernacle.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠August 1, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

St. Alphonsus was rejected like our Lord

1 August 2025

Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share some thoughts from St. Alphonsus on personal prayer. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. John Henry Newman as the newest Doctor of the Church, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview this weekend’s Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and God the Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels and saints. I give You my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving for all the grace which You never cease to bestow on me. O Giver of all supernatural gifts, who filled the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with such immense favors, I beg You to visit me with Your grace and Your love and to grant me the gift of holy fear, so that it may act on me as a check to prevent me from falling back into my past sins, for which I beg pardon. Grant me the gift of piety, so that I may serve You for the future with increased fervor, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations, and observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity. Grant me the gift of knowledge, so that I may know the things of God and, enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk, without deviation, in the path of eternal salvation. Grant me the gift of fortitude, so that I may overcome courageously all the assaults of the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the salvation of my soul. Grant me the gift of counsel, so that I may choose what is more conducive to my spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of the tempter. Grant me the gift of understanding, so that I may apprehend the divine mysteries and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts and affections from the vain things of this miserable world. Grant me the gift of wisdom, so that I may rightly direct all my actions, referring them to God as my last end; so that, having loved Him and served Him in this life, I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in the next. Amen. ***** Dr. Jon Kirwan is online at christendom.edu. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37 (The appointed feast of the Lord, the holy convocations) Romans 8:1-4 (The law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death)

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 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 Novena to St. Alphonsus Liguori – Day 5 – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Sermon XXXVI, taken from "Sermons for Sunday" by St. Alphonsus (+1787) Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

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 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 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 St. Alphonsus Liguori Novena – Day 1 – Discerning Hearts podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Sermon XXV, taken from "Sermons for Sunday" by St. Alphonsus (+1787)Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

What if happiness isn't just a feeling — but a formula? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana — physician, scientist, happiness coach, and founder of the Triple-H Project — to break down his 30+ years of research into human hope, emotional well-being, and what really drives lasting happiness. We are discussing his new book: The Happiness Formula. He introduces the groundbreaking Triple-H Equation: Hope over Hunger = Happiness — and explains how it can reshape your relationship with money, your goals, and your emotional peace. You'll walk away learning: How happiness and hope are scientifically connected — and why one can't exist without the other What the five “human hungers” are and how they silently shape your financial stress How to calculate your Personal Happiness Index — and what your score says about your well-being Why people with financial success still feel unfulfilled — and how to change that Practical ways to increase your hope and reduce your emotional “hunger” starting today Why measuring your happiness is the key to improving it This is one of the most profound conversations I've had — and one that could completely reframe how you think about wealth, success, and peace of mind. Be sure to keep up with everything Everyone's Talkin' Money on Instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excerpts from Sermon XXXIV, taken from "Sermons for Sunday" by St. Alphonsus (+1787)Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

TrulySignificant.com, home of honoring truly significant people in your life, presents Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana and his instrument for measuring human hope. Learn how to find, measure and boost hope and happiness along with the hunger:happiness ratio. The Hope Index Scale (HIS) resulted in a grant popularizing the Happiness Formula with Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. Hear Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana debunk three major happiness myths and discuss the "supposed" happiness country in the world Finland. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Parents at a north suburban Catholic school say they were blindsided by an announcement that it's closing in two weeks. Still reeling from the news, students and parents gathered outside St. Alphonsus Liguori in Prospect Heights, holding homemade signs and chanting before class Monday morning.

Parents at a north suburban Catholic school say they were blindsided by an announcement that it's closing in two weeks. Still reeling from the news, students and parents gathered outside St. Alphonsus Liguori in Prospect Heights, holding homemade signs and chanting before class Monday morning.

Parents at a north suburban Catholic school say they were blindsided by an announcement that it's closing in two weeks. Still reeling from the news, students and parents gathered outside St. Alphonsus Liguori in Prospect Heights, holding homemade signs and chanting before class Monday morning.

In their discussion of the struggle with the passions and in particular those associated with the bodily appetites and what we experienced through the senses, the fathers do not neglect to show us the effect that our thoughts and our lack of watchfulness can have upon the unconscious. Certain images and ideas will emerge from our dreams and often take on a form that can be agitating or of a subject matter that is disturbing spiritually. The fathers want us to understand that we are not morally culpable for what arises during the night in our dreams nor can the Evil One directly influence what happens because of our dreams such as nocturnal emissions. Yet, are not to ruminate upon the meaning or the content of these dreams during the day. To do so is to open ourselves “daydreaming”, where we openly allow ourselves to think about images thoughts and ideas that came to mind during the night. Such rumination then can be a source of temptation for us. It is best to set such thoughts aside and focus on fostering temperance and love. As long as we are focused upon God then what arises out of the unconscious will eventually be healed as well. However, if we are slothful or worse prideful we become more subject to the effects of such a dreams or their frequency will become more prominent in our life because of our lack of spiritual discipline. In Hypothesis XXXII, our attention is drawn toward the work of contrition. Saint Gregory tells us that contrition manifest itself in many forms of spiritual beauty. This is striking if only because of the negative connotation that the word contrition sometimes holds. Saint Gregory tells us that ultimately it is a path to beauty, goodness and love. When a soul first seeks after God at the outset it feels contrition out of fear. It is humbled by the depths of its poverty and how contrary this is to that which is good and to our essential dignity. Tears begin to flow and as they do the soul begins to develop a certain courage in the spiritual life and is warmed by a desire for heavenly joy. The soul which shortly before wept from the fear that it might be condemned, eventually weeps bitterly simply because of how far it perceives itself from the kingdom of heaven. As the soul is cleansed, however, it clearly beholds before it what the choirs of angels are and the splendor that belongs to these blessed spirits. Ultimately, the soul begins to behold the vision of God himself. One then weeps for joy as it waits to experience this vision in its fullness. When perfect contrition emerges then the soul's thirst for God is satiated; tears now turning in to the living waters of the kingdom. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:11:02 Lorraine Green: Fr., can you take a Mass request?  Where would we send that is so?  And the stipend? 00:11:33 Suzanne Romano: Reacted to I've got a (pet) rab... with "

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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.

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

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