Podcasts about alphonsus liguori

Fr. Andrew Walsh joins the podcast to defend himself against accusations of grumpiness and to explain his love for both St. Alphonsus Liguori and disc golf before sharing his vocation story. 

In this episode of Fatima Today, hosts Barb Ernster and Katie Moran explore the rich Marian devotions of the Eastern Church. They discuss the Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos and the deep veneration of the Mother of God under the title of “Protection.” The conversation highlights the miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Mariapovch, which began shedding tears in 1670 and now resides in the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Vienna, with copies in Hungary and at a shrine in Cleveland, Ohio. Katie also shares the story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Hrushiv in Ukraine on May 12, 1914, where the Blessed Mother warned of Russia becoming godless and pleaded for the rosary—drawing a powerful connection to the message of Fatima. The episode concludes with a reflection on four beloved icons traditionally attributed to St. Luke: Our Lady of Vladimir in Russia, Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland, Salus Populi Romani in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori. These sacred images testify to the enduring love and protection of the Blessed Mother across East and West.  

Send us a textWhat does the devil know about Mary… that we don't?In this powerful reflection, we explore a chilling moment from an exorcism recorded by St. Alphonsus Liguori. When a priest asked the demon, “What is Mary doing?” the response was shocking: “She is descending and ascending.” What does that mean? And what does it reveal about her role as the Mother of Mercy?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

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.

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

From the works of St. Alphonsus Liguori.

The two guarentees in life are death and taxes. Maybe not today, but death is out there, real and heavy. Who's in your corner when the end closes in? St. Joseph, Patron of the Dying, the guy who died with Jesus and Mary at his side, offering you a happy death if you lean on him. In this Lenten Reflection, we tackle the unavoidable head-on. Joseph's not just a saint for the cozy moments but he is the steady hand turning fear into peace. St. Alphonsus Liguori and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich back it up: he left this world surrounded by holiness, showing us how to die in God's grace. Our culture dodges death; Joseph embraces it, teaching us to live better by facing it. Your challenge: take one minute today. Reflect on your death: who is there, and what matters? It's not about more shifts or cash but about relationships with God and family. Hit play, grab your coffee, and let's stare down the end with St. Joseph's grit.Keywords: St. Joseph, Catholic men, Patron of the Dying, Lent reflection, memento mori, death, faith, Manly Catholic podcast  Products/References:  Catechism: Paragraph 1014  Book: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter  Tradition: St. Alphonsus Liguori, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary)  Contact: themanlycatholic@gmail.com  Powerful Quotes:  “When we reflect on death more and more throughout our day... it changes how we behave in the here and the now.”  “St. Joseph is the patron of the dying because he gets the struggle... he's that man to go to for a happy death.”  “At the end of the day, that's all that matters—our relationship first and foremost with God... and then with the people that God entrusted to us.”Key Takeaway:Take one minute today to think about your death—what you'd regret, who you'd want near. It'll sharpen your focus on what's real: God and family.  Call to Action: Share this episode with a brother, and drop us a line at themanlycatholic@gmail.com or a comment on YouTube/X. Let's finish Lent strong with St. Joseph!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

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Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

This spiritual guide by St. Alphonsus Liguori is a profound yet simple invitation to deepen one's prayer life. He emphasizes that prayer is not merely a formal obligation but a heartfelt, ongoing dialogue with God, rooted in love and trust. The work is intended to encourage Christians to grow in intimacy with God and to make prayer a natural, joyful part of daily life.In this episode, we discuss:Prayer as a Loving ConversationGod's Desire for Our PrayerThe Practice of Constant PrayerPractical Advice for PrayerPractical TakeawaysDownload the Exodus 90 app today and join us for the January 20th, 2025 start date!Tired of giving your hard-earned money to companies promoting evil agendas?Wish you could support Catholic families and causes with your purchases instead?Catholic Owned is THE source to find vetted, Catholic Owned businesses of all kinds.Featuring local & national companies, goods & services, B2B & B2C, you'll find tons of companies that can serve you RIGHT NOW.Visit www.catholicowned.com to download the FREE Catholic Owned App today and join us in Building the New Catholic Economy!Use referral code CATHOLICMAN at sign up.www.catholicowned.comSupport Us on PatreonBecome a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!Click here to joinJoin Our 2025 PilgrimageSelect International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2025 pilgrimage. Click here so you won't miss it.Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy PlaceOur new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory PineHome life can be difficult and busy, and it's easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.Want to help The Catholic Man Show?By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show.Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click HereLooking for a prayer to pray with your wife?

Send us a textWelcome back to our Advent series! Today, on this Monday of the fourth week of Advent, Ken and Janelle share their reflections inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori's daily sermons. Join us for this heartfelt discussion as we dive deep into the beauty of God's love, the call to religious life, and the joy of family as we prepare for Christmas.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to our Advent Retreat! In this third Friday of Advent session, Father Cristino guides us through the wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori, reflecting on the call to sainthood and the pain of seeing a priest leave his priesthood.  Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome back to our Catholic reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Today's meditation, inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori, challenges us to surrender completely to God's will in all areas of life—external circumstances, personal struggles, and our abilities.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

12th December, 2024 – Aidan Byrne speaks about Alphonsus Liguori's ‘The Incarnation, birth and infancy of Jesus Christ' . The realization of who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us. As Mary is mother of Jesus, she is our mother too and she will help us when we ask for her help.  L'articolo E72 | Healing Power of the Sacraments – Deacon Don & Aidan Byrne – Repentance and Waiting in Joyful Hope proviene da Radio Maria.

What is the Immaculate Conception? (0:54) Our Lady intended from the dawn of creation. (16:51) What is a woman?  Mary shows us the way. (35:52) Resources mentioned :  Discourse on Mary's Immaculate Conception https://tandirection.com/pursuit-of-perfection/discourse-on-marys-immaculate-conception/    The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguori https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-glories-of-mary/ 

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

Send us a textAre you settling for mediocrity in your spiritual life? In today's Advent reflection, we dive into the powerful teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori on the call to sainthood. Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

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Send us a textWelcome back to Advent Daily! Today is Monday of the First Week of Advent, and we continue exploring St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflections on sin, grace, and Divine friendship. How seriously do we take sin? Is it a minor infraction, or does it cost us infinitely more than we realize?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Send us a textWelcome to the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of Advent Daily!

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.

Send us a textDid you know there's a simple yet profound type of prayer that is most pleasing to God? In this episode, we delve into the wisdom of two Doctors of the Church, St. Augustine and St. Alphonsus Liguori, to uncover this prayer and understand its significance.Whatch video podcast here**What You'll Learn:**1. **The Simple Prayer That Delights God**: Discover what St. Augustine means when he says, "There is nothing more pleasing we can offer God than to say to him, 'Possess Thyself.'" Learn why the intention behind offering ourselves to God matters more than the words themselves.2. **Why This Prayer Pleases God**: Explore the analogy of marriage to understand how our surrender unites us with God's love. Just as two people become one in marriage, God desires to unite with us, offering fulfillment and happiness beyond measure.3. **Practical Ways to Live This Out**: Hear how St. Teresa of Avila incorporated this prayer into her daily life, offering herself to God 50 times a day. We'll provide actionable tips on how you can adopt this practice, using tools like the Rosary and simple repeated prayers to deepen your relationship with God.**Join Us:**Embark on a journey to simplify your prayer life and align your will with God's. Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith or find peace in surrender, this episode offers valuable insights and practical steps to help you along the way.**Connect with Us:**We'd love to hear how this resonates with your own spiritual journey. Share your thoughts and experiences by leaving a comment or reaching out on our social media platforms.**Subscribe & Share:**If you find this episode meaningful, please subscribe and share it with others who might benefit from these timeless teachings.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Reclaiming our Catholic identity. The Catholic roots of Halloween. Fun traditions and more. (0:45) The fun of dressing up for Halloween as a Catholic. Can you dress up for Halloween as a Catholic? (25:24)  Do you know the Catholic legend behind the Jack O'Lantern?  Don't mess with the devil! (43:08) Resources mentioned :  What is Halloween? How to Celebrate https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/what-is-halloween-how-to-celebrate/   Energy and crystals – Can Catholics use them? https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/energy-crystals-can-catholics-use-them/   What is Reiki & Why is Wicca on the Rise? https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/what-is-reiki-why-is-wicca-on-the-rise/   Is yoga really just stretching? https://relevantradio.com/2022/09/is-yoga-really-just-stretching/   Preparation for Death by St. Alphonsus Liguori https://www.amazon.com/Preparation-Death-Considerations-Eternal-Truths/dp/1490555420   Catholic All Year Website https://catholicallyear.com/   Legend  of the jack o'lantern https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins   Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/death-judgment-heaven-hell-2

Jesus was a man of prayer. All throughout the Gospels we see him at prayer. He prays in a lonely place. He prays in the synagogue. Before ministry he prays. Before sending out the apostles he prays. He prays the great priestly prayer at the Last Supper. He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane - he even prays on the cross. And he gives us many prayer parables. But when the apostles come to him and ask him to, “Teach us how to pray,” Jesus only gives one form of prayer. He talks about prayer of petition. He says, “Seek…ask…knock,” and then he teaches them the Our Father.The Our Father is our Lord's lesson on prayer - and it is really made up of seven petitions. Shall we try it? Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. 1) Thy kingdom come. 2) Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 3) Give us this day our daily bread and 4) forgive us our trespasses 5) as we forgive those who trespass against us. And 6) lead us not into temptation, but 7) deliver us from evil.  A lot of us think that prayer of petition is something for children or not for the spiritually elite. We figure that it is a second class prayer, that we should move on. Maybe it was good for a starter, but to always say, “Give me, give me, give me,” sounds self-serving. But Jesus is the one who recommends this prayer. He doesn't speak much about thanksgiving or praise and adoration - or even contrition. Any lesson he gives on prayer is prayer of petition. So we should keep at it. We should keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking.A lot of people say, “I ask, but my prayer doesn't work.” But we know that prayer is mainly a relationship, like the ones you have with your friends or family. For example, a friend will visit you that you haven't seen in a long time. You spend time with that friend. You might go out to lunch or go for a walk. You hang out together and catch up on the news in each other's lives. It's a relationship. And our relationship with Jesus is all we will take with us when we die.  I think the best definition of prayer is given by St. Teresa of Avila. She says that “prayer is spending time, frequently, with someone who loves you.”  Those three elements: spending time, frequently, with someone who loves you are the way we deal with all of our relationships. Time is the gauge; not our feelings, not the soft warm glow we might get. If you want to increase a relationship with someone, you spend more time with them. If you want to decrease a relationship, you spend less time. If you want to end a relationship, you spend no time at all. So, time is the gauge. And it is good for us to ask, because it is natural. We ask people for directions. We ask advice of doctors and professionals. Why not ask God? Ask because it is the only lesson that Jesus gives: ask, seek, knock. St. Alphonsus Liguori, the founder of the Redemptorists, said that prayer of petition is efficacious and is essential for our salvation. Prayer of petition is probably the easiest prayer we can say. All of us know how to ask. We have to keep asking. God is not deaf. And we do not change God's mind by our asking. We need to ask because we need to realize that God is in control, we are not. In any prayer we say, God always takes the initiative. God begins the prayer in us. St. Paul says in Romans 8: “We do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Holy Spirit makes intercession for us in groanings that cannot be expressed in speech.Prayer of petition is understood by the poor - or by anyone who has a radical dependance upon God. When we pray, we are saying: “I am dependent. I am not in charge.” Whenever we pray, we are saying: “I believe. I have faith. I have a relationship with God, there's a bond there.” So the lesson for us today is to keep praying. Be persistent in prayer. “Ask and you shall receive; seek and you shall find; knock and the door will be opened for you.” (Mt. 7:7-8)Blessings,Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

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

Mother Miriam Live - September 5th, 2024 St. Alphonsus Liguori on purity and lust More about sacred music and appropriate instruments at Mass How to handle liturgical abuse Does God ever get upset and change His plan for us? Voting for the lesser of two evils Can we conceal the truth if it's for a good reason?

Send us a Text Message.In this video, we explore the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori and St. John of Avila, who teach us that the essence of perfection lies in embracing the will of God in all things, whether prosperous or adverse. While it's easy to align ourselves with God's will during good times, true faith is tested when we face hardships and challenges. As St. John of Avila so beautifully put it, “One ‘Blessed Be God' in times of adversity is worth more than a thousand acts of gratitude in times of prosperity.”Watch video podcast#catholicpodcast #catholicfaithSupport the Show.Support this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

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

Olympian Angela Carino punched by a man. What is the International Olympics Committee (IOC) allowing? (3:10) Did the IOC implement anti-Christian rules?  Anti-Christian sentiments resound at the Olympics, and athletes thank God anyway. (17:20) St. Alphonsus Liguori's Preparation for Death. (33:43) Resources mentioned :  https://relevantradio.com/?s=oli+london Books written by St. Alphonsus Liguori    Preparation for Death  https://amzn.to/3tWOH3m    Visits to the Blessed Sacrament   https://amzn.to/3sdwwG9  The Incarnation, Birth, And Infancy Of Jesus Christ   https://amzn.to/3tWxjM9   Others https://tanbooks.com/authors/st-alphonsus-liguori?h_campaign_id=316743689&bng_id=1350200714214434&h_ad_id=84388045453621&msclkid=b61c7efa80e11ae82f231bb8202a94cd&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20-%20DSA%20-%20TAN%20Books&utm_term=tanbooks&utm_content=All%20Webpages

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 18: 1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b Gospel: Matthew 13: 47-53   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament is finally ready. Drawing from the best of modern biblical scholarship, Church teaching, and the Catholic theological tradition, this study Bible is uniquely designed to help you read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Go to stpaulcenter.com/bible to pre-order your copy today!

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of Good Catholic and The Catholic Company. Today's featured saint is St. Alphonsus Liguori. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!

Gospel Matthew 13:47-53 Jesus said to the disciples: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.” “Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” When Jesus finished these parables, he went away from there. Reflection The promised kingdom of heaven will happen. It is not if it will happen or when it will happen. We just need to know that it will happen. And there will be a time in the history of the human race when God will enter into it, and he will destroy all evil. That's the promise. Without believing in that, we can fall into a trap of thinking somehow, maybe if we're not doing what we should, the whole thing is going to implode and God will have lost. There is no way that God will lose. Closing Prayer God, you teach us over and over to believe, to have faith, to trust. And what you're telling us is that you are in charge, and you will make sure that the kingdom will come and that evil will be destroyed. Help us to be infused with that conviction, so that the shame and the fear of our sins will never overwhelm your power to save. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (Memorial)

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

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.

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