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Pope Francis is being remembered as a progressive-minded leader… but what is his legacy? His words were often more progressive than the church's policies, and doctrine barely budged under Francis. Our guests discuss his impact. Damian Zynda, Th.D., director of mission and ministry at McQuaid Jesuit, adjunct professor of theology at Creighton University in Omaha, and author of "Archbishop Oscar Romero, A Disciple Who Revealed the Glory of God" Nora Bradbury-Haehl, author of "The Freshman Survival Guide" and "The Twentysomething Handbook," and pastoral associate at Queen of Peace and St. Thomas More Churches

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Third Week of Lent Lectionary: 237The Saint of the day is Saint Oscar Arnulfo RomeroSaint Oscar Romero's Story The night before he was murdered while celebrating Mass, Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador said on the radio: “I would like to appeal in a special way to the men of the army, and in particular to the troops of the National Guard, the police, and the garrisons. Brothers, you belong to our own people. You kill your own brother peasants; and in the face of an order to kill that is given by a man, the law of God that says ‘Do not kill!' should prevail. “No soldier is obliged to obey an order counter to the law of God. No one has to comply with an immoral law. It is the time now that you recover your conscience and obey its dictates rather than the command of sin. . . . Therefore, in the name of God, and in the name of this long-suffering people, whose laments rise to heaven every day more tumultuous, I beseech you, I beg you, I command you! In the name of God: ‘Cease the repression!'” Simultaneously, Romero had eloquently upheld the gospel and effectively signed his own death warrant. When he was appointed archbishop of San Salvador in 1977, Bishop Romero was considered a very “safe” choice. He had served as auxiliary bishop there for four years before his three years as bishop of Santiago de Maria. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '513a1c02-2ac3-4332-82b8-f4b809487bc1', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Oscar's father wanted him to be a carpenter—a trade for which he demonstrated some talent. Seminary classes in El Salvador preceded his studies at Rome's Gregorian University and his ordination in 1942. After earning a doctorate in ascetical theology, he returned home and became a parish priest and later rector of an interdiocesan seminary. Three weeks after his appointment as archbishop, Romero was shaken by the murder of his good friend Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande, a vigorous defender of the rights of the poor. Five more priests were assassinated in the Archdiocese of San Salvador during Romero's years as its shepherd. When a military junta seized control of the national government in 1979, Archbishop Romero publicly criticized the US government for backing the junta. His weekly radio sermons, broadcast throughout the country, were regarded by many as the most trustworthy source of news available. Romero's funeral was celebrated in the plaza outside the cathedral and drew an estimated 250,000 mourners. His tomb in the cathedral crypt soon drew thousands of visitors each year. On February 3, 2015, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing Oscar Romero as a martyr for the faith. His beatification took place in San Salvador on May 23, 2015, and he was canonized on October 14, 2018. Reflection Oscar Romero and many other Latin American martyrs for the faith were falsely accused of advocating a Marxist-inspired “theology of liberation.” Following Jesus always requires choices. Romero's fiercest critics conveniently dismissed his choices as politically inspired. An incarnational faith must be expressed publicly. Click here for more on Saint Oscar Romero! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Small Group Guide: Suffering and Grace Opening Prayer Bible: Luke 13:1-9 Key Takeaways: Suffering and tragedy are not punishments from God or indicators of a lack of faith. The Church is called to be a "gardener," nurturing those who are marginalized. A theology of the cross teaches us that God is present in suffering and calls us to address systemic issues that contribute to tragedy and injustice. Discussion Questions: Pastor Amy mentions Archbishop Oscar Romero and his advocacy for the poor. Can you think of modern-day examples of religious leaders or organizations standing up for marginalized groups? How does this reflect Jesus' teachings? Jesus clearly states that tragedies are not punishments from God. How does this perspective challenge or affirm your own understanding of suffering? How might this change the way we respond to others who are going through difficult times? In what ways do we sometimes fall into the trap of blaming victims for their misfortunes, and how can we cultivate a more compassionate and nuanced perspective? Reflect on the parable of the fig tree. How does interpreting the Church as the gardener, rather than Jesus, change the meaning of the story? What responsibilities does this interpretation place on us as members of the Church? Pastor Amy suggests that we should examine the systems that allow or contribute to suffering. Can you think of examples where this approach might lead to positive change? In what ways does a 'theology of the cross' change our understanding of where God is present and active in the world? How might this impact our mission and outreach as a church? Pastor Amy ends by saying that God is not "keeping score" of our sins. How might this understanding of God's grace impact how we live our lives and treat others? Practical Applications: This week, identify a "fig tree" in your community - a person or group that might be overlooked or struggling. Brainstorm ways you could offer support or care. Reflect on times when you've experienced suffering. How did your faith community respond? Based on today's discussion, how might you support others differently in the future? Research a systemic issue in your community that contributes to suffering (e.g., homelessness, food insecurity). Identify one concrete action you can take to address this issue. Want to hone your actual gardening skills as a way to remember our call to be good gardeners in other ways?Contact the team that works on our community garden and offer to help! Closing Prayer: God of mercy, you meet us with love and compassion in the shadows of death, working to bring us new life. As we reflect on Jesus suffering on the cross, help us to see that we, too, are called to live with compassion, extending grace to those who hurt, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Throughout history Christians have suffered martyrdom and torture as a result of ‘hatred of the faith' (odium fidei). Archbishop Oscar Romero, gunned down while saying Mass, was declared to be such a martyr by Pope Francis, thus opening the way for his beatification and subsequent canonisation. Romero paid the ultimate price for his faithfulness to Christ and his Church, rather than is often misrepresented, for his political activism. Romero's impressive body of teaching, personal holiness and sufferings illustrate what an impressive witness to the faith he truly was. Listen to this audiobook for free. Read by Luis Soto and ⁠⁠⁠based on the Catholic Truth Society booklet by Fr Ashley Beck⁠⁠.

Archbishop Oscar Romero was a powerful voice for freedom and liberation for the people of El Salvador, and his untimely death by an assassin's bullet leaves behind a stirring witness to the power of non-violence in addressing systemic inequities and injustice. His work was a living embodiment of the words of Luke 4, in which Jesus spoke of setting the captives free, recovery of sight to the blind, and the proclamation of the Lord's favor.  HydeParkUMC.org/NextStepsReflection Questions:  1. Did you know much about Oscar Romero before today's sermon? What surprised you about his life and witness?2. In what ways are you using your influence to bring Good News to other people?3. How might God be inviting you to change your heart? How are you evolving, changing, growing in your Christian witness?

Full Text of ReadingsPalm Sunday of the Lord's Passion Lectionary: 37 and 38The Saint of the day is Saint Oscar Arnulfo RomeroSaint Oscar Romero's Story The night before he was murdered while celebrating Mass, Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador said on the radio: “I would like to appeal in a special way to the men of the army, and in particular to the troops of the National Guard, the police, and the garrisons. Brothers, you belong to our own people. You kill your own brother peasants; and in the face of an order to kill that is given by a man, the law of God that says ‘Do not kill!' should prevail. “No soldier is obliged to obey an order counter to the law of God. No one has to comply with an immoral law. It is the time now that you recover your conscience and obey its dictates rather than the command of sin. . . . Therefore, in the name of God, and in the name of this long-suffering people, whose laments rise to heaven every day more tumultuous, I beseech you, I beg you, I command you! In the name of God: ‘Cease the repression!'” Simultaneously, Romero had eloquently upheld the gospel and effectively signed his own death warrant. When he was appointed archbishop of San Salvador in 1977, Bishop Romero was considered a very “safe” choice. He had served as auxiliary bishop there for four years before his three years as bishop of Santiago de Maria. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '4e73adc9-f10b-41f5-b2c4-2e25026b4466', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Oscar's father wanted him to be a carpenter—a trade for which he demonstrated some talent. Seminary classes in El Salvador preceded his studies at Rome's Gregorian University and his ordination in 1942. After earning a doctorate in ascetical theology, he returned home and became a parish priest and later rector of an interdiocesan seminary. Three weeks after his appointment as archbishop, Romero was shaken by the murder of his good friend Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande, a vigorous defender of the rights of the poor. Five more priests were assassinated in the Archdiocese of San Salvador during Romero's years as its shepherd. When a military junta seized control of the national government in 1979, Archbishop Romero publicly criticized the US government for backing the junta. His weekly radio sermons, broadcast throughout the country, were regarded by many as the most trustworthy source of news available. Romero's funeral was celebrated in the plaza outside the cathedral and drew an estimated 250,000 mourners. His tomb in the cathedral crypt soon drew thousands of visitors each year. On February 3, 2015, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing Oscar Romero as a martyr for the faith. His beatification took place in San Salvador on May 23, 2015, and he was canonized on October 14, 2018. Reflection Oscar Romero and many other Latin American martyrs for the faith were falsely accused of advocating a Marxist-inspired “theology of liberation.” Following Jesus always requires choices. Romero's fiercest critics conveniently dismissed his choices as politically inspired. An incarnational faith must be expressed publicly. Click here for more on Saint Oscar Romero! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 248The Saint of the day is Saint Oscar Arnulfo RomeroSaint Oscar Romero's Story The night before he was murdered while celebrating Mass, Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador said on the radio: “I would like to appeal in a special way to the men of the army, and in particular to the troops of the National Guard, the police, and the garrisons. Brothers, you belong to our own people. You kill your own brother peasants; and in the face of an order to kill that is given by a man, the law of God that says ‘Do not kill!' should prevail. “No soldier is obliged to obey an order counter to the law of God. No one has to comply with an immoral law. It is the time now that you recover your conscience and obey its dictates rather than the command of sin. . . . Therefore, in the name of God, and in the name of this long-suffering people, whose laments rise to heaven every day more tumultuous, I beseech you, I beg you, I command you! In the name of God: ‘Cease the repression!'” Simultaneously, Romero had eloquently upheld the gospel and effectively signed his own death warrant. When he was appointed archbishop of San Salvador in 1977, Bishop Romero was considered a very “safe” choice. He had served as auxiliary bishop there for four years before his three years as bishop of Santiago de Maria. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '5a2b81a8-8ae8-4485-acdf-425e313e469b', {}); Oscar's father wanted him to be a carpenter—a trade for which he demonstrated some talent. Seminary classes in El Salvador preceded his studies at Rome's Gregorian University and his ordination in 1942. After earning a doctorate in ascetical theology, he returned home and became a parish priest and later rector of an interdiocesan seminary. Three weeks after his appointment as archbishop, Romero was shaken by the murder of his good friend Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande, a vigorous defender of the rights of the poor. Five more priests were assassinated in the Archdiocese of San Salvador during Romero's years as its shepherd. When a military junta seized control of the national government in 1979, Archbishop Romero publicly criticized the US government for backing the junta. His weekly radio sermons, broadcast throughout the country, were regarded by many as the most trustworthy source of news available. Romero's funeral was celebrated in the plaza outside the cathedral and drew an estimated 250,000 mourners. His tomb in the cathedral crypt soon drew thousands of visitors each year. On February 3, 2015, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing Oscar Romero as a martyr for the faith. His beatification took place in San Salvador on May 23, 2015, and he was canonized on October 14, 2018. Reflection Oscar Romero and many other Latin American martyrs for the faith were falsely accused of advocating a Marxist-inspired “theology of liberation.” Following Jesus always requires choices. Romero's fiercest critics conveniently dismissed his choices as politically inspired. An incarnational faith must be expressed publicly. Click here for more on Saint Oscar Romero! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Recorded September 11, 2022. Over the next 11 weeks, we'll be preaching from selected homilies by Archbishop Oscar Romero out of his book, "The Violence of Love." These selections from the sermons and writings share the message of a great holy prophet of modern times.⁠ In this episode, we are guided through Isaiah 2:1-5 by Chris Townley as he shows us the heart of Oscar Romero and how Jesus invites us to wield garden tools on the mountain. ⁠For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, also known as Proper 15 or Lectionary 20, which falls on August 14th this year, including our deep dive into divisiveness! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We talked about last year's Horror Nerds at Church's Hocus Pocus Episode. Also, if you want to learn more about Archbishop Oscar Romero, check out last year's Lent 5 episode with Francisco Herrera! Learn more about ACT UP and Die Ins as protest. You can find the lyrics to “For Everyone Born a Place at the Table” here. Here's more about the benefits of fire that Emily mentioned! CN: we talk about oppression, divisiveness, and some victim blaming, with small examples, when discussing the deep dive. Check us out on Facebook & Twitter at @NerdsAtChurch to connect! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nerdsatchurch/message

The people behind the NRA are as evil and cruel as you imagined.In this episode we share some lesser known stories about some of NRA's “iconic” leaders like Oliver North, and their bloodstained resumes. We also discuss the Uvalde school massacre timeline and the anemic, shameful, and cowardly police response. If you like our content, please support us by becoming a patron. As Adam Serwer pointed out in 2018, "The Cruelty is the Point." That's why, for example, the right wingers like people like Oliver North leading the NRA, and people like Felix Rodriguez training their torturers and assassins. We discuss the El Mozote massacre orchestrated by death squads in the El Salvador military during the Reagan administration, and how people like North and Rodriguez trained them. They also orchestrated the killing of Archbishop Oscar Romero, 40 of his funeral attendees, and the four Maryknoll nuns raped, murdered, and bured in a roadside Salvadoran mass grave. The right loves their sadists... 1, 2, 3, 4 We also discuss the recent developments in the investigation into the timeline of the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting and the failure of a police response to the incident. Why did 19 children die while cops waited in the hallway? Those cops get 40% of the town's budget, and yet didn't have the equipment they say they needed, and had to wait on a tactical unit from a federal agency to come end the shooting incident for them. The response of Uvalde law enforcement commanders has been less than reassuring, considering the person who wrote the FBI's training guide on mass shooting response says the local cops did it all wrong. 5 Oh, and a pastor at an Arlington, Texas city council meeting wants to execute the gays (again). See? Like we said, they love their sadists. 6 1. Adam Serwer. The Cruelty Is the Point. The Atlantic. October 2018. ⇤2. Raymond Bonner. Massacre of Hundreds Reported in Salvador Village. The New York Times. January 1982. ⇤3. Tom Gibb. The Killing of Archbishop Oscar Romero.... The Guardian. March 2000. ⇤4. Larry Rohter. Four Salvadorans Say They Killed U.S. Nuns on Orders of Military. The New York Times. April 1998. ⇤5. Katherine Schweit. I Created the F.B.I.'s Active Shooter Program.... The New York Times. May 2022. ⇤6. Reddit: In Arlington TX citizens voiced support for executing LGBT+ people. /r/denton subreddit. May 2022. ⇤

March 20, 2022. Why? The need to know is a very human thing. We humans have been asking for centuries why bad things happen to good people. The sermon today is about our reading from Luke on Jesus' response to the suffering of the Galileans, and the parable of the barren fig tree. Reading: Luke 13:1-9 *** Transcript *** Years ago, I was babysitting for my cousin's three kids, the youngest of whom was about two or three at the time. Ben's favorite word was “why.” “What's this?” “These are my glasses.” “Why?” “So I can see with them.” “Why?” “Because my eyes need help. You can try them, but you need to be very gentle.” “Why?” “Because they're breakable.” “They're breakable… why?” At this point, I couldn't help it anymore and I began to laugh. Then I promptly needed to apologize, and explain to an offended Ben that my glasses were breakable because they could break. It seems like most of us go through that phase of asking why about everything we encounter, in our quest to learn about the world that we live in. And for the most part we grow out of that, perhaps because we learn to search for answers to a lot of our questions ourselves. (Google is really helpful, isn't it?) Or perhaps because we begin to feel confident in our capacity to understand the world to our satisfaction, and even at times feel a certain level of control over our lives, illusory though that might be. The last few years have shattered that illusion of control in spades, hasn't it? Two years ago, we celebrated my installation with Bishop Candea joining us. And two years ago, we were all entering into a world that at the time we could never have imagined. The pandemic, along with everything else that has been occupying our newsfeed, is enough to have us all scrambling to find ways to manage the chaos. And enough to have us all asking why as much as Ben, although about far weightier subjects than eyeglasses. Why a pandemic?Why so much upheaval, with so much people in so much pain?Why so much heartless attack on the dignity and lives of vulnerable people, like trans people and their families and allies, who aren't hurting anyone?Why such a bloodthirsty lust for land and power that they, and we, don't need, that leads to inhumane treatment of people at our borders, or terrifying war in Ukraine, and so many other places in the world that we have honestly forgotten about most of them?This? Now? Really, God? Why? The desire — the need — to know is a very human thing. We humans have been asking why bad things happen to good people for so many centuries that books have been written in an attempt to answer that question. (And it is interesting that we don't necessarily ask why around good things — getting the new job, a clean bill of health, or a just resolution to conflict — but about things at their worst.) It's so much a part of human nature that when people tell Jesus about the death of the Galileans, they don't have to actually ask the question. Jesus hears the question in the telling... Why did these people all die? And beyond that, Jesus hears the speculations and the suspicions they carry. The same speculations held by those who looked at the man born blind and asked Jesus, “Who sinned, to cause his blindness?” The same that has us ask today when someone is the victim of a crime, “Why were they there? What were they doing? Do they have a criminal record?” There must be a reason. They must have caused it, somehow. The first thing Jesus does in our gospel today is acknowledge the why, and name the assumed answers that he knows people carry. “Do you think they died because they were worse sinners than anyone else? Do you think this is punishment for their wrongdoing?” And Jesus' answer is an emphatic, “No. This same thing could happen to you too,” taking away any safety they may have felt by thinking that the victims of these tragedies had done something to deserve what happened to them. As I felt the harshness of this, I realized how clearly this illustrates the truth that when we judge others, and try to figure out what they did wrong, in conscious or unconscious hope that we will not suffer the way that they did, we are inevitably judging ourselves, too. By judging others, we are in a sense guaranteeing that we will share their fate, that we too will find ourselves lost not only in the brokenness of this world, but in judgment — our own and others. Thankfully, Jesus doesn't stop there. At first, the story of the fig tree seems oddly out of place in the context of the conversation Jesus is having, but as he shares this short parable, Jesus actually tells us what to do when the “whys” of life elude us. We hear first the judgment. “See that fig tree? It's not good enough. Cut it down.” And then we hear the new way that Jesus is suggesting for us. “Let me nurture it, do the bit I can to give it a chance for life, and give it time. Let's see what happens.” There is no promise here of the outcome. We never hear what happens to the fig tree in the end. It is not the responsibility of the gardener to make the tree bear fruit, after all. They simply do what they can, what they are moved to do, to embody love and grace in the place they are, in the time they have. The same is true for us. Like the gardener, we cannot on our own solve the problems of the world, accomplish all the things, make all trees bear fruit — not even ourselves. Like the gardener, we are invited in each moment to do the thing we're moved to do, to embody love and grace in the place we are, in the time we have. To dig soil and add fertilizer, if you will, and entrust the rest to God's loving care. And through it all, in Christ we know that God is with us. The God who formed the world, shaped each of us and breathed life into us, has walked with us these last two years of ministry together in a pandemic, guiding and inspiring us as we creatively dug soil and added fertilizer to our community through parking lot food and school supply collections, Palm Sunday processions, park and churchyard cleanups wearing our masks, Saturday evening churchyard worship, and parking lot Advent children's program, trunk or treat, and so many other things. And God will be with us in the years to come, as we continue to follow the Spirit and discover how we are called in this place, and this time, to embody the love, justice, and grace of God in the world around us. Jesus ends the parable with an invitation to patience and trust, knowing that it takes time for fertilizer to work and fruit to grow. And so I end with the words from Archbishop Oscar Romero to encourage us on our journey. “It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view.The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision.We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificententerprise that is God's work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way ofsaying that the Kingdom always lies beyond us.No statement says all that could be said.No prayer fully expresses our faith.No confession brings perfection.No pastoral visit brings wholeness.No program accomplishes the Church's mission.No set of goals and objectives includes everything.This is what we are about.We plant the seeds that one day will grow.We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.We lay foundations that will need further development.We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities.We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that.This enables us to do something, and do it very well.It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, anopportunity for the Lord's grace to enter and do the rest.We may never see the end results, but that's the difference between the master builder and the worker.We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs.We are prophets of a future not our own.” So let us go and dig soil and add fertilizer, and wait to see what the Spirit will do. Thanks be to God. *** Keywords *** 2022, Christ Lutheran Church, Webster Groves, sermon, podcast, transcript, YouTube, video, Pastor Meagan McLaughlin, Luke 13:1-9, COVID-19, coronavirus, Prophets of Future Not Our Own, Archbishop Oscar Romero

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Third Week of Lent Lectionary: 240All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Oscar Arnulfo RomeroThe night before he was murdered while celebrating Mass, Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador said on the radio: “I would like to appeal in a special way to the men of the army, and in particular to the troops of the National Guard, the police, and the garrisons. Brothers, you belong to our own people. You kill your own brother peasants; and in the face of an order to kill that is given by a man, the law of God that says ‘Do not kill!' should prevail. “No soldier is obliged to obey an order counter to the law of God. No one has to comply with an immoral law. It is the time now that you recover your conscience and obey its dictates rather than the command of sin. . . . Therefore, in the name of God, and in the name of this long-suffering people, whose laments rise to heaven every day more tumultuous, I beseech you, I beg you, I command you! In the name of God: ‘Cease the repression!'” Simultaneously, Romero had eloquently upheld the gospel and effectively signed his own death warrant. When he was appointed archbishop of San Salvador in 1977, Bishop Romero was considered a very “safe” choice. He had served as auxiliary bishop there for four years before his three years as bishop of Santiago de Maria. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Ana Grande's great uncle was Fr. Rutilio Grande, SJ, a Jesuit from El Salvador who was just beatified last month. (Beatification is the final step before canonized sainthood in the church, and we can call him Blessed Rutilio now.) Blessed Rutilio was assassinated by El Salvador's security forces in 1977 for his ministry and community organizing with impoverished farmers. He was good friends with Archbishop Oscar Romero, and Rutilio's death sparked Romero's own conversion from a reserved leader who preferred to stay away from controversy into an outspoken prophet for peace and justice. Ana spoke with host Mike Jordan Laskey just a few hours after she had returned to her home in Los Angeles from Fr. Rutilio's beatification. She talked about was like to be there for the ceremony, plus what it's like to have someone in your own family so close to sainthood. Ana has so clearly been inspired by Blessed Rutilio's work for justice herself, as she has dedicated her life to social justice causes like immigration reform. She's also a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church, the Jesuit parish in Hollywood. It's a privilege to hear from Ana about her experience at the beatification and how she thinks her great uncle's legacy can inspire all of us today. Follow Ana Grande on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsAnaGrande AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Subscribe to AMDG wherever you get podcasts.

Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Sister Colleen O'Toole (she) of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for All Saints Day, which falls on November 1st this and every year (though it may be commemorated on the closest Sunday), including our deep dive into saints! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. Colleen mentioned these spirituals by Servant of God, Thea Bowman. We talked about Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was our deep dive topic for our episode on the 5th Sunday in Lent this season. We mentioned Saint Gerard Majella, the closest we could find to a patron saint of handkerchiefs! This is The Christ Hymn by Alana Levandoski that Colleen mentioned. If you want to learn more about saints, Blessed Among Us by Robert Ellsberg is great! Also, we found out after recording that the painting we said was a Goya painting of Miguel Pro actually wasn't. Oops! Check us out on Facebook & Twitter at @NerdsAtChurch to connect! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nerdsatchurch/message

Questions Covered: 09:16 – Is it possible to get a dispensation for marriage within the Church if one person does not want to go through Catholic Marriage preparation?  16:58 – If you were baptized and received Holy Communion through the Latin Church, can you be confirmed in the Maronite Church?  20:00 – What is Kerygma?  22:40 – How does an eternal being begin and stop creating?  29:07 – Why did the Church not speak out against the United States' assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero?  34:13 – How true to history is the movie Roe V. Wade?  42:55 – Why is the Catholic “Our Father” missing some lines from the Lutheran version?  48:07 – My mother told me that a parish staff member is openly homosexual. If anything, what should I do?  …

Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg joins me to discuss the life, faith, and politics of Archbishop Oscar Romero. In the first half of the show, I discuss some of the history that leads up to the Salvadoran Civil War and the assassination of Romero in 1980. In the latter half, Vanesa takes us into the life, journey,  and spirit of Romero.You can follow Vanesa on twitter!Support the show: patreon.com/faithandcapital or leave an iTunes rating and review.Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Excerpted from Strength & Solidarity Episode 10. As a young US lawyer, Jim Goldston went to El Salvador in 1987 and documented atrocities by state-instigated death squads. The courage of Archbishop Oscar Romero, assassinated seven years earlier, and of ordinary civilians determined to resist the terror was an inspiration.

In the wake of yet more violence at the hands of our state in the police killing of Duante Wright, just miles away from the Minneapolis courtroom where former policeman Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the 2020 state murder of George Floyd, words fail us. But still there is a demand to speak clearly and specifically to the need for justice that comes from a rich Christian tradition. This week Casey reads the final sermon of Archbishop Oscar Romero, a priest in El Salvador who was assassinated in 1980 defending the rights of the poor and the oppressed. I hope that you hear (in Casey's muddled gringo rendition of Spanish names and places) the necessity of speaking clearly, of speaking specifically and of speaking directly to those state agents who are committing atrocities against our fellow human beings in our name. Mentioned in this episode: Manufacturing Consent Christian Peace and Nonviolence: A Documentary History --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/publictheologians/support

In this episode, on the 41st anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in San Salvador, we talk with Prof. Phillip Berryman about the tumultuous history of Central America during the 1970s and 80s. We discussed liberation theology, his work in Central America during Carter and Reagan's wars against the people of countries like El Salvador and Guatemala, the solidarity movements of the 80s and compared the presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush and Donald Trump. We also pay tribute to Father Gerry Kelly, whom Bob and Scott knew and organized with in Houston. Father Kelly passed away in March. Philip Berryman is an author, former Roman Catholic priest and worked with the American Friends Service Committee in Central America. He taught for 18 years as an adjunct at Temple University in the Latin America Studies Dept. He author of multiple books including his recent memoir- Memento of the Living and the Dead: A First-Person Account of Church, Violence, and Resistance in Latin America. Read more// Buzzanco: Jimmy Carter is a Liberal Saint Now, Was a War Criminal Then….. (https://bit.ly/2R0cU5m) WaPo: The Church Militant in Latin America (https://wapo.st/3fy31pA) 5 Minutes With Father Gerald Kelly, M.M. (https://bit.ly/2PqT7LW) National Security Archive: "Learn from History", 31st Anniversary of the Assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero (https://bit.ly/3u8yh2y) Follow us on any of these social media channels// Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenRedPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastGreenRed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenredpodcast YouTube: https://bit.ly/GreenAndRedOnYouTube Please follow us on Medium! (https://medium.com/green-and-red-media). Donate to Green and Red Podcast// Become a recurring donor at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR This is a Green and Red Podcast production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Issac.

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11 Melissa reflected on the strange triumph and sorrow and hope mixed together that people in El Salvador might be feeling. Palm Sunday of 1980 was the funeral for Archbishop Oscar Romero. He died because he took the side of the poor during the conflict that lead up to the Salvadorans Civil War. …low your king comes to you triumphant and victorious is he, humbled and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey…”Zechariah 9:9 On this Palm Sunday, we believe that God is bringing people together, gathering people who will shape their lives around the good news of Jesus to free creation. That God will free all of us, both oppressor and oppressed alike, from the tyranny of greed and excess in securing power by might.

Lent  - This Lenten season cathedral youth are meditating on words by two great theologians, Howard Thurman and Archbishop Oscar Romero. This week listen to Elijah Portillo as he reads a meditation by Archbishop Oscar Romero. Cuaresma 5 - En esta temporada de Cuaresma los jóvenes de la catedral están meditando sobre las palabras de dos grandes teólogos, Howard Thurman y el Arzobispo Oscar Romero. Esta semana escucha a Elijah Portillo leyendo una meditación del Arzobispo Oscar Romero.  CREDITS:You’ve been listening to Making Our Home For Faith a podcast production by the youth of Christ Church Cathedral, in Houston, Texas. You can find supplemental materials on our website at christchurchcathedral.org/HomeForFaith . Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a five star rating so that we can continue to share content like this with others. Special thanks to our Cathedral Youth, who opened their homes and hearts to this project. Artwork for the podcast by Jenna Cook-Garcia, with Day Made Designs. Theme Music for the podcast by Tori McClure, special music by Thanh Montes written by Rev. Luz Cabrera Montes . We pray that your home be blessed and strengthened, today as we make our home for faith together.  CREDITOS:Han estado escuchando "Construyendo Nuestro Hogar sobre el Fundamento de La Fe”, una producción de podcast de los jovenes de la iglesia catedral de Cristo en Houston, Texas. Puede encontrar materiales suplementarios en nuestro sitio web en christchurchcathedral.org/homeforfaith . Por favor, suscríbase a nuestro podcast y déjenos una calificación de 5 estrellas para que podamos seguir compartiendo contenido como este con otros. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros jovenes  de la catedral que abrieron sus hogares y corazones a este proyecto. El trabajo artístico para el podcast es hecho por Jenna Cook-Garcia con Day Made Designs Música para el podcast de Tori McClure. Musica especial por Thanh Montes escrita por la reverenda Luz Cabrera Montes. Que su hogar sea bendecido y fortalecido esta noche mientras hacemos juntos nuestro hogar para la fe.

Lent 4 - This Lenten season cathedral youth are meditating on words by two great theologians, Howard Thurman and Archbishop Oscar Romero. This week listen to Sam Randall as he reads a meditation by Archbishop Oscar Romero. Cuaresma 4 - En esta temporada de Cuaresma los jóvenes de la catedral están meditando sobre las palabras de dos grandes teólogos, Howard Thurman y el Arzobispo Oscar Romero. Esta semana escucha a Sam Randall leyendo una meditación del Arzobispo Oscar Romero.  CREDITS:You’ve been listening to Making Our Home For Faith a podcast production by the youth of Christ Church Cathedral, in Houston, Texas. You can find supplemental materials on our website at christchurchcathedral.org/HomeForFaith . Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a five star rating so that we can continue to share content like this with others. Special thanks to our Cathedral Youth, who opened their homes and hearts to this project. Artwork for the podcast by Jenna Cook-Garcia, with Day Made Designs. Theme Music for the podcast by Tori McClure, special music by Thanh Montes written by Rev. Luz Cabrera Montes . We pray that your home be blessed and strengthened, today as we make our home for faith together.  CREDITOS:Han estado escuchando "Construyendo Nuestro Hogar sobre el Fundamento de La Fe”, una producción de podcast de los jovenes de la iglesia catedral de Cristo en Houston, Texas. Puede encontrar materiales suplementarios en nuestro sitio web en christchurchcathedral.org/homeforfaith . Por favor, suscríbase a nuestro podcast y déjenos una calificación de 5 estrellas para que podamos seguir compartiendo contenido como este con otros. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros jovenes  de la catedral que abrieron sus hogares y corazones a este proyecto. El trabajo artístico para el podcast es hecho por Jenna Cook-Garcia con Day Made Designs Música para el podcast de Tori McClure. Musica especial por Thanh Montes escrita por la reverenda Luz Cabrera Montes. Que su hogar sea bendecido y fortalecido esta noche mientras hacemos juntos nuestro hogar para la fe.

Lent 3 - This Lenten season cathedral youth are meditating on words by two great theologians, Howard Thurman and Archbishop Oscar Romero. This week listen to Sandy Paden as he reads a meditation by Howard Thurman. Cuaresma 3 - En esta temporada de Cuaresma los jóvenes de la catedral están meditando sobre las palabras de dos grandes teólogos, Howard Thurman y el Arzobispo Oscar Romero. Esta semana escucha a Sandy Paden leyendo una meditación de Howard Thurman.  CREDITS:You’ve been listening to Making Our Home For Faith a podcast production by the youth of Christ Church Cathedral, in Houston, Texas. You can find supplemental materials on our website at christchurchcathedral.org/HomeForFaith . Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a five star rating so that we can continue to share content like this with others. Special thanks to our Cathedral Youth, who opened their homes and hearts to this project. Artwork for the podcast by Jenna Cook-Garcia, with Day Made Designs. Theme Music for the podcast by Tori McClure, special music by Thanh Montes written by Rev. Luz Cabrera Montes . We pray that your home be blessed and strengthened, today as we make our home for faith together. CREDITOS: Spanish: Han estado escuchando "Construyendo Nuestro Hogar sobre el Fundamento de La Fe”, una producción de podcast de los jovenes de la iglesia catedral de Cristo en Houston, Texas. Puede encontrar materiales suplementarios en nuestro sitio web en christchurchcathedral.org/homeforfaith . Por favor, suscríbase a nuestro podcast y déjenos una calificación de 5 estrellas para que podamos seguir compartiendo contenido como este con otros. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros jovenes  de la catedral que abrieron sus hogares y corazones a este proyecto. El trabajo artístico para el podcast es hecho por Jenna Cook-Garcia con Day Made Designs Música para el podcast de Tori McClure. Musica especial por Thanh Montes escrita por la reverenda Luz Cabrera Montes. Que su hogar sea bendecido y fortalecido esta noche mientras hacemos juntos nuestro hogar para la fe.

Lent 2 - This Lenten season cathedral youth are meditating on words by two great theologians, Howard Thurman and Archbishop Oscar Romero. This week listen to Yuna O'Brien as she reads a meditation by Archbishop Oscar Romero. Cuaresma 2 - En esta temporada de Cuaresma los jóvenes de la catedral están meditando sobre las palabras de dos grandes teólogos, Howard Thurman y el Arzobispo Oscar Romero. Esta semana escucha a Yuna O'Brienn leyendo una meditación del Arzobispo Oscar Romero.  CREDITS:You’ve been listening to Making Our Home For Faith a podcast production by the youth of Christ Church Cathedral, in Houston, Texas. You can find supplemental materials on our website at christchurchcathedral.org/HomeForFaith . Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a five star rating so that we can continue to share content like this with others. Special thanks to our Cathedral Youth, who opened their homes and hearts to this project. Artwork for the podcast by Jenna Cook-Garcia, with Day Made Designs. Theme Music for the podcast by Tori McClure, special music by Thanh Montes written by Rev. Luz Cabrera Montes . We pray that your home be blessed and strengthened, today as we make our home for faith together.  CREDITOS:Han estado escuchando "Construyendo Nuestro Hogar sobre el Fundamento de La Fe”, una producción de podcast de los jovenes de la iglesia catedral de Cristo en Houston, Texas. Puede encontrar materiales suplementarios en nuestro sitio web en christchurchcathedral.org/homeforfaith . Por favor, suscríbase a nuestro podcast y déjenos una calificación de 5 estrellas para que podamos seguir compartiendo contenido como este con otros. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros jovenes  de la catedral que abrieron sus hogares y corazones a este proyecto. El trabajo artístico para el podcast es hecho por Jenna Cook-Garcia con Day Made Designs Música para el podcast de Tori McClure. Musica especial por Thanh Montes escrita por la reverenda Luz Cabrera Montes. Que su hogar sea bendecido y fortalecido esta noche mientras hacemos juntos nuestro hogar para la fe.

Lent 1 - This Lenten season cathedral youth are meditating on words by two great theologians, Howard Thurman and Archbishop Oscar Romero. This week listen to Rosemary Johnson as she reads a meditation by Howard Thurman. Cuaresma 1 - En esta temporada de Cuaresma los jóvenes de la catedral están meditando sobre las palabras de dos grandes teólogos, Howard Thurman y el Arzobispo Oscar Romero. Esta semana escucha a Rosemary Johnson leyendo una meditación de Howard Thurman. 

Roxana Escoto was a teenager when she fled for her life, escaping the death squads during the El Salvador civil unrest in the 1980s. She was a teenager trying to do teenage activities. While attending Mass she witnessed the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero. That assassination changed her life forever. In this episode Roxana's story is recounted by her son Tony Escoto. “Nunca se deje por vencido. Siempre sea luchador y soñador.” Never give up. Always be a fighter and a dreamer. This episode is also available as a video on You tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH3wr6dnouo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH3wr6dnouo)  

On this episode Robert gives a book review related to the late Archbishop Oscar Romero. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hivepodcast/message

July 12, 2020. In the sermon today, we remember those who have recently passed away — and how they, like the sower in Jesus' parable, sowed the seeds of faith in this community.Readings: Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23*** Transcript ***Many years ago, I was on the phone with the Office Manager from my childhood church, when I heard the extension in my parents’ house pick up. After listening for just a few seconds, my brother exclaimed, “Joanne O’Neill!” It had only taken a couple of words from my conversation partner for him to recognize her voice, though it had been several years since they had spoken. My brother, back in his church grade school days, had been quite a troublemaker, and for whatever reason the kids who fell into that category often ended up spending a lot of time with the feisty, energetic, short, white-haired administrator. And she didn’t mind it one bit. She made quite an impression on my brother and his friends, and they on her.Some of the teachers, I know, felt like it was pretty hopeless, not worth the effort on a group of kids that seemed intent on just stirring up chaos, having a good laugh, showing no interest in their grade school days — in anything that the teachers might have to teach them. Joanne O’Neill saw it differently. Perhaps she saw something of herself in their rambunctious rebelliousness. Joanne took the time to sow seed into these unlikely fields, planting seeds of hope and watering them faithfully. She made sure that they knew that she, at least, delighted in them.And I remember Gail Merrill, our neighbor from across the street, showing that same delight in me, an eccentric kid, who always did everything “right” (or at least I tried!), but always seemed to fall a bit outside that circle that defined the “in-crowd.” In the world of “Cheers,” a little more like pedantic Cliff, than I was like cool Sam.Coming alongside our parents, who loved and nurtured and cared for us, Gail and Joanne, and many others over the years, sowed seed and tended soil, creating a space for my brothers and me to grow and become the people God created us to be. And we all need that, don’t we? Soil in which we can set down roots. Seeds planted in us, that can bear fruit.Vic, and Gloria, and Gwen, all of whom were laid to rest this week, sowed so much seed into this life. Love for family, sharp wit, passion for traveling, heart for teaching wisdom and knowledge, and a commitment for sharing God’s abundance with everyone. They all embodied the joy of their faith. They were all, in their unique ways, sowers of faith in their families, their communities, and their worlds. Vic, Gloria, and Gwen all sowed seed into this community of faith, and Luther Memorial before it, helping to form and nurture a place where we who are gathered today, and all those who will come, can grow.A Twin Cities Lakota elder, Jim Bear Jacobs, shared with a group of United Theological seminarians that Lakota tradition tells us that our stories are rooted in place, and not in time. As I shared last evening, according to that tradition the valley below Fort Snelling, on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, is the birthplace of creation, a sort of Garden of Eden. It is also the birthplace of many Lakota people whose mothers travelled days and weeks to get to that place so their children could be born there. You can feel it, when you walk there — no matter how much time passes, their stories and the story of creation itself are alive there in that sacred place.And in this sacred place, in the gathered community of the Christ Lutheran family, for over a century, we have heard the Word of God, and broken bread, and shared the Eucharist together. Through the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus, we live in Jesus, and Jesus lives in us, and because of that, we all live forever. This is a sacred place. The stories of Vic, Gloria, and Gwen are rooted in this place now. No matter how much time passes, their stories are alive here, along with the stories of all who have been here, all who are here now, and all of those yet to come.We are human, as Paul reminds us so pointedly, and it's easy for us to get caught up in what Paul refers to as the “flesh” — to be distracted and focused on what is best for us at the expense of our neighbors, security that comes from our own efforts, messages that tell us that God’s abundance is not enough for everyone, the voice inside us that says maybe we aren’t worthy of love after all — the sinfulness of disconnection, and judgement, and fear that cuts us off from the life-giving soil of God’s creation, God’s Spirit.We enter into sacred places, those places where we are tended and fed, and we in our turn feed and tend to the unique lives around us, and we're connected to the Spirit that gives us life. And then, like the sower in Jesus’ parable today, we sow more seed. We will not do it alone, and we will make mistakes, because we're human, and it’s not about being perfect, after all. It’s about creating places where stories can be shared, and songs can be sung, and the will of God can be revealed, where God's spirit can give life. Sacred places, that honor and give birth to life.Some years later, when Joanne passed away, I remember calling my brother and saying to him, “All of the adults are dying! Who is going to be the grown up now?” And then realizing, that was us! And it is on us, as it has always been, to continue to tend the fields. And sow more seed. Tend, sow, rest, repeat.We don’t need to worry about whether the soil is right, or what will happen after the seed is sown. Because what happens to that seed isn't up to us. It's up to God. We may sow, but God is constantly tending, tilling, and preparing all of creation — including each one of us — to receive the promise, and let it flourish. We never know where the seed we sow might grow.Archbishop Oscar Romero offers us a reflection to sow on:"It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view.The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision.We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the Kingdom always lies beyond us.No statement says all that could be said.No prayer fully expresses our faith.No confession brings perfection.No pastoral visit brings wholeness.No program accomplishes the Church's mission.No set of goals and objectives includes everything.This is what we are about.We plant the seeds that one day will grow.We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.We lay foundations that will need future development.We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities.We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that.That enables us to do something, and do it well.It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord's grace to enter and do the rest.We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker.We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs.We are prophets of a future not our own."Thanks be to God*** Keywords ***2020, Christ Lutheran Church, Webster Groves, sermon, podcast, transcript, Pastor Meagan McLaughlin, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Vic Saeger, Gloria Richardson, Gwen Hickman

This is a special rebroadcast of our episode from March, 2018.Our topic today is “looking forward.” While the new liturgical year is many months away, the new fiscal year is not. Across the country, dioceses have been studying and making preparations for new administrative and organizational realities, including clustered parishes.Our guest today, Fr. Paul Turner, shares liturgical considerations and opportunities that are present in clustered communities. We also hear the words of the late Bishop Ken Untener (1937-2004), written in honor of Archbishop Oscar Romero.

At this weekends Mary's Touch Radio Show with our host Alexis Walkenstein and guest Fr. Thomas Gibbons. Fr. Tom serves at Paulist Productions in Los Angeles.He is the creator of a new film documentary on the life of Servant of God Isaac Hecker, founder of the Paulist Fathers.He discusses the re release of their classic l989 film “Romero“, about the final years of Archbishop Oscar Romero who was murdered while saying Mass in San Salvador in l980.And The Dating Project movie which is another amazing documentary about dating in today's culture.Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero on October 14th.www.paulist.org/who-we-are/bio/fr-tom-gibbons/

In this episode, Dr. Ruben Rosario Rodriguez and I discuss his connection with Ohio in the 90's, liberation theology and the work of Archbishop Oscar Romero. Dr. Rosario Rodriguez is the author of several books, including Racism and God-Talk: A Latino/a Perspective, Christian Martyrdom and Political Violence: A Comparative Theology with Judaism and Islam, and Dogmatics After Babel: Beyond the Theologies of Word and Culture, which was published Fall of 2018. He is also an ordained Presbyterian minister who lived and served in central Ohio as a parish pastor, hospital chaplain, and homeless advocate with the YWCA Interfaith Hospitality Network.

SS102fm is delighted to have Sr Louise O'Rourke back with us on this weeks programme as she shares with us the story of Archbishop Oscar Romero who was one of the six newest saints canonised by Pope Francis this weekend in Rome including Pope Paul VI.

On this weeks programme we are joined by Sr Louise O'Rourke to discuss the life and times of one of the newest saints on the block - martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel, a quick run through the saints of the week and other odds and ends.

The murdered Archbishop of San Salvador, Oscar Romero, is being made a saint of the Roman Catholic church. He was killed in 1980 by a right-wing death squad as he said mass at the altar. His death pushed El Salvador into its bloody civil war. Mike Lanchin spoke to local journalist, Milagro Granados, who was there at the moment of his assassination.Photo: Archbishop Romero, pictured in July 1979 (Credit: Corbis via Getty Images)

Archbishop Oscar Romero is being canonized as a Saint by the Catholic Church on Sunday, October 18, 2018. In this episode, I share some reflections on his life and also how we can follow his lead in these times of violence, bitterness, and division in our country. For more on Oscar Romero, check out this episode's Show Notes. 

Convo with Kyle: Bishop Rhoades talks about his message for the youth of our diocese as they are confirmed in the Holy Spirit. Then it’s on to the lives and legacies of a few soon-to-be saints, including Archbishop Oscar Romero and Mother Mary Katherine Casper. Both will be canonized in Rome this weekend (October 14). Then Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel (October 14) on Jesus’s call for material detachment. Listener Questions: - 28:59 - Do you have a favorite church in Rome? - 30:28 - How often do you go to Rome? What do you talk about when you meet with Pope Francis? - 34:33 - How does God judge a person who commits mortal sin but doesn't believe, and/or know, that they are committing mortal sin? - 37:42 - Can you explain the difference between particular judgement vs final judgement? - 41:05 - I drive twice a week to school and there is a panhandler who is always stays in a certain spot on the road, he seems to have this spot picked out, and on the days that he isn't there he leaves a pile of trash in the grass. how do I handle situations like this when I encounter beggars on the street? 43:27 - Did you ever play a musical instrument? ------ RESOURCES: - Sunday, October 14 Readings - http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101418.cfm ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www.Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www.Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail - AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

At this weekends Mary's Touch Radio Show with our host Alexis Walkenstein and guest Fr. Thomas Gibbons. Fr. Tom serves at Paulist Productions in Los Angeles. He is the creator of a new film documentary on the life of Servant of God Isaac Hecker, founder of the Paulist Fathers. He discusses the re release of their classic l989 film “Romero“, about the final years of Archbishop Oscar Romero who was murdered while saying Mass in San Salvador in l980. And The Dating Project movie which is another amazing documentary about dating in today's culture. Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero on October 14th. www.paulist.org/who-we-are/bio/fr-tom-gibbons/

On this week's show, we interview Fr. Tom Gibbons, CSP, who serves as Director of Development and Production at  as we discuss the upcoming release of the Collector's Edition of  in anticipation of the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador on October 14, 2018. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

t’s estimated that two-thirds of all the martyrs in Christian history died in the twentieth century. In the Call Me Catholic Countdown, Peggy lists her top five lesser known martyrs of modern times. Fr. Tom Gibbons, director of development and production for Paulist Productions, discusses the re release of their classic l989 film “Romero“, about the final years of Archbishop Oscar Romero who was murdered while saying Mass in San Salvador in l980. Fr. Tom and Peggy continue their discussion about Blessed Oscar Romero, due to be canonized on October 14. Fr. Tom also shares the interesting history and mission of Paulist Productions.

“Its a good feeling knowing that the universal church is recognizing his life as a prophet, as a priest, and as a martyr.” This is how Franciscan Br. Octavio Duran describes soon-to-be canonized Archbishop Oscar Romero. Br. Octavio personally knew Bishop Romeo, often interviewing him at the Catholic Radio Station in San Salvador, accompanying him in pastoral visits, and documenting the Bishop’s life and work in photographs. In addition to this episode, you’ll be able to read more about Br. Octavio’s time and work with the soon to be canonized Archbishop in Romero: Saint for the World found in our September/October issue of Maryknoll Magazine. Brother Octavio is a dear friend of Maryknoll and we’re honored to have had him on “Among the People” and hope you enjoy his unique story and tales of Bishop Romero.    Episode Notes: Romero: Saint for the World

The Latino Media Collective continues its guest hosting slot this week with another episode. Thirty-eight years after his assassination, Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero is being canonized for sainthood. The LMC speaks with Michael E. Lee about the significance of this event for El Salvador and Liberation Theology. Lee is an associate professor of Theology and Latin American Studies at Fordham University. He is also the author of "Revolutionary Saint: The Theological Legacy of Oscar Romero."

For this special May 1 edition of the show, Danny Anderson and Nathan Gilmour discuss a new book by Plough Publishing. In celebration of his upcoming canonization, Plough has published a series of homilies by Archbishop Oscar Romero called The Scandal of Redemption. Romero, who was assassinated in 1980 for his outspoken defense of El Salvador's economically and politically oppressed citizens, was a divisive figure in Catholicism in his life. His political work, inspired in large part by the murder of his friend, Father Rutilio Grande, identified him with Liberation Theology for many Christians, who feared this movement's association with Communism. The truth about Romero's beliefs is much more nuanced and complex, however. Through his homilies (delivered as radio addresses to the nation's poor), the truth about Romero's political beliefs, and their intricate relationship to Catholic Theology, is revealed. The show wishes to thank Plough Publishing for providing exam copies of this wonderful book. Also, don't forget to submit a proposal to the upcoming Mount Aloysius College Conference on Teaching. If you want to learn more about effective teaching methods, this conference is a wonderful opportunity, and Danny Anderson would love to meet you in person! Proposals due by May 18 (see link below). Links The Scandal of Redemption, by Oscar Romero Torture and Eucharist, by William T. Cavanaugh The Ministry of Special Cases, by Nathan Englander Mount Aloysius Conference on College Teaching

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Blue Moon Spirits Fridays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump might have to wait until May to put the world on the brink of collapse, so why not have a good trade war now?Then, on the rest of the menu, Republicans just priced out a third of America from health insurance; Kris Kobach has turned a landmark voting rights case into a comedy of fumbling questions, misplaced documents, errors of omission and lessons from the judge in basic civil procedure; and, the Trump appointee reshaping the Census has a long history of voter suppression.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the white tourist trap of Branson, Missouri holds a “Hispanic 101” class to try to figure out their Latino workers; and, Pope Francis has cleared the way for Archbishop Oscar Romero, an advocate for the poor who was slain in 1980 by right-wing death squads in El Salvador, to become a saint.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine, Justice Putnam.Bon Appetit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/3/9/1747636/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Blue-Moon-Spirits-Fridays

In an encore episode, Charles and Matt talk about El Salvador, Archbishop Oscar Romero, and the crucifixion as it is perpetrated today.

In Revelation 12-14, we encounter a Dragon, two Beasts, and a Lamb. Justin Fung helps us understood what this vision meant for the early church and what it means for us. [Revelation 12-14] Resources “666” from Michael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly: Response song: Kia Kaha, by Link Benediction: Bishop Kenneth Untener, in memory of Archbishop Oscar Romero […]

Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! Today I speak with Roberts Liardon about his latest book in the God's General series, God's Generals: The Martyrs (Whitaker House, 2016). In this conversation, Roberts shares about the calling God placed on his life for sharing about His generals, how he chooses who to write about, and the future of this spectacular series. About the Book:  In his sixth God's Generals volume, Roberts Liardon chronicles some of the great martyrs for the faith—and some of the lesser-known ones. Their inspirational testimony, acts of courage, and even seasons of doubt both encourage and point awareness toward the persecuted church of the twenty-first century. The book includes profiles on... Apostle Paul and Stephen the Faithful (c. 100 AD) Polycarp of Smyrna, Justin Martyr, and Ignatius of Antioch (c. 100-175 AD) Perpetua, Blandina, and Irenaeus and Fabian (c. 175-350 AD) William Tyndale, John Wyclyffe, Patrick Hamilton, and John Hus (c. 1300-1530) Anne Askew, John Foxe, Hugh Latimer, and Thomas Cranmer (c. 1530-1560) Martyrs from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John and Betty Stam, and Jim Elliot (c. 1900-1950) Wang Zhiming, Gaspar Makil, and Archbishop Oscar Romero (c. 1950-1990) Martyrs from the twenty-first century, in regions such as the Philippines, Iraq, Libya, and Syria About the Author:  Roberts Liardon has preached in more than eighty countries with extensive ministry in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He founded Roberts Liardon Ministries, along with the multi-faceted outreaches of Embassy Christian Center, Embassy Ministerial Association, and Operation 500. His four-dozen-plus books have been translated into over fifty languages and circulated throughout the world. As founder of the Reformers and Revivalists Historical Museum, Roberts also fervently pursues research of our Christian heritage, which he has documented in God's Generals: Why They Succeeded and Why Some Failed, God's Generals: The Roaring Reformers, and God's Generals: The Healing Evangelists. His ministry is now based in Sarasota, Florida. Connect with Roberts: RobertsLiardon.com Facebook Twitter (@RobertsLiardon) For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/145.  

On March 24 1980, as El Salvador edged towards civil war, a right-wing death squad shot dead the head of the Roman Catholic church. Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed by a single bullet as he said mass at the altar in San Salvador. Mike Lanchin hears from local journalist, Milagro Granados, who was there at the moment of the assassination. (Photo: A man cleans a mural of former Archbishop Romero in Panchimalco, El Salvador. Credit: Marvin RECINOS/AFP/Getty Images)

On March 24 1980, as El Salvador edged towards civil war, a right-wing death squad shot dead the head of the Roman Catholic church. Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed by a single bullet as he said mass at the altar in San Salvador. Mike Lanchin hears from local journalist, Milagro Granados, who was there at the moment of the assassination. (Photo: A man cleans a mural of former Archbishop Romero in Panchimalco, El Salvador. Credit: Marvin RECINOS/AFP/Getty Images)

The Salvadoran Civil War is one of the most brutal conflicts in recent history. The United States funded far-right, quasi-fascist forces who had no qualms with bathing the country in blood in the name of anti-communism. Few incidents illustrate this better than the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero, the country's top Catholic leader, whose brief period speaking out on behalf of the poor and against the military led to his murder while giving mass. Matt Eisenbrandt is the author of Assassination of a Saint: The Plot to Murder Óscar Romero and the Quest to Bring His Killers to Justice, a fast-paced, often heartbreaking look into a uniquely depraved period of the Cold War. Eisenbrandt is a former attorney at the Center for Justice and Accountability, which brought a case in the United States against Romero's killers. Here, he walks through the history of the Salvadoran conflict and the attempts to pursue the architects of the archbishop's assassination in both the United States and El Salvador.

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The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse.  The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the stalled progress of Romero's status as an official Catholic martyr.  The program also includes a discussion of Vatican politics that stretches over the past 30 years.  The program also includes reflections on U.S. policy and how it sparked a climate of violence in Central America.  The news segment of the program covers the controversial economic sanctions from the United States aimed at Venezuela and how that move was condemned by UNASUR.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Jeanette Rodriguez of Seattle University; andAndrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; andProduction Assistant: Gabriela Canchola.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericadissidentsVenezuelaNicolas Maduro El SalvadorOscar Romeroliberation theologyCatholicismpoliticsreligionUNASURpovertyDrug WarinequalityUnited Stateseconomicsmilitarysocial justiceCentral AmericaparamilitariesinsurgentscapitalismRussiagangshistorypentecostalismJesuitseconomic sanctionshuman rightsU.S. State DepartmentPope John Paul IIPope Benedict XVIPope Franciscivil warRonald ReaganCold Warevangelical ChristianityCatholic Churchthe Vatican

Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated on March 24th 1980. His statue stands on the facade of Westminster Abbey, in recognition of this modern martyr. The disturbing truth of his words was rooted in a deep attention to the Word of God and a proximity to the poorest of his country. Timothy Radcliffe will discuss how our Churches can witness such a courageous truth in contemporary Britain.

Summary of today's show: Scot Landry and Susan Abbott discussed the news headlines of the week, including the ordination of a former Anglican priest to the Catholic priesthood in Beverly; progress reported on the causes of canonization for Blessed John Paul II and Archbishop Oscar Romero; and the appointment of a new principal for Lawrence Catholic Academy. Also, the Spring fund drive for WQOM has started this week. To support the work of WQOM and The Station of the Cross, which brings Catholic programming like The Good Catholic Life to the Boston area, please be as generous as your means permit with . Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. Today's topics: Ordination of former Anglican priest; progress on canonizations; new principal for Lawrence Catholic school 1st segment: Scot Landry Welcomed everyone to the show and noted that producer Rick Heil has a birthday today but we can't celebrate with him with cake because he is in Buffalo for the Station of the Cross's spring fund drive. They said the size of Rick's cake will depend on how much people give to the fund drive this hour. Scot said in the Pilot this week is the story of a new priest in the Archdiocese of Boston, Fr. Jurgen Liias, who was an Anglican priest for 40 years and this past Saturday he was ordained by Cardinal Seán a Roman Catholic priest in the Anglican rite. Susan Abbott said in her own parish they have Fr. Richard Bradford who was an Episcopal priest who was ordained for the Church in the late 1970s, and served in her parish. Scot quoted Cardinal Seán at the seminary: “Jurgen, we thank God for your generous response to this second calling and commend you to the loving care of the Mother of the Divine Shepherd, so that your ministry as a Catholic priest will draw people closer to the Lord and to one another, as we strive for the unity that Christ prayed for at the Last Supper, and so that we will experience the fellowship of those first disciples who were of one mind and one heart,” he said. Scot quoted Fr. Jurgen and then Fr. Jurgen's wife. She noted he retired for about five minutes from the Episcopal church and then felt God tell him that the time was right for his conversion. “He is a bundle of energy and vision. He is a wonderful preacher. He is a great pastor, and I am excited for him. He retired for about five minutes, from the Episcopal Church and thought he might garden, and travel, and hike, but then he thought that this is something he has been wanting to do. God told him the time was right,” she said. Scot said Fr. David Barnes and the people of the Catholic parishes in Beverly were eager to welcome Fr. Jurgen to the priesthood. Break for Fund Drive Appeal. To support the work of WQOM and The Station of the Cross, which brings Catholic programming like The Good Catholic Life to the Boston area, please be as generous as your means permit with . 2nd segment: Scot said two stories this week are about two causes for canonization, including Bl. John Paul II. Earlier this week, it was reported that some Vatican doctors concluded that a healing attributed to his intercession had no natural explanation, meaning it's a miracle and if this report is true, it clears the way for him to be canonized as St. John Paul II. Susan talked about all the talk at the time of his funeral in 2005 of his sanctity. While the Church usually moves slowly in such causes, this process has moved rapidly. There is some hope to have the ceremony during the Year of Faith and in October, which is the 35th anniversary of his election to the papacy. Scot said he feels a little like the Year of Faith has lost a little attention because of all the other events, like the election of Pope Francis. He thinks a canonization would bring the attention back to it. Also, related to canonization, the cause for Archbishop Oscar Romero was “unblocked”. The Congregation for the Causes of the Saints had to determine if he was martyred or not, given that he was assassinated by a government death squad in the cathedral in El Salvador. Scot said in his opinion that the question is ridiculous. He also thinks that the fact that Pope Francis is from Latin America and is himself a fan of the archbishop might have had something to do with it. Susan recommended the movie “Romero” as an introduction to the archbishop. Break for Fund Drive Appeal. To support the work of WQOM and The Station of the Cross, which brings Catholic programming like The Good Catholic Life to the Boston area, please be as generous as your means permit with . 3rd segment: Scot said a big appointment was made this week. Jorge Hernandez, one of the assistant superintendents in the Catholic Schools Office, was hired as the new principal of Lawrence Catholic Academy. Susan said in the article in the Pilot, Fr. Paul O'Brien, pastor of St. Patrick's Parish, said Jorge will be respected by the people in the area because he is one of them. Scot said he wishes he could clone Jorge because of his talents that will be missed in the Pastoral Center and will serve him well in Lawrence. Susan said Jorge was previously a dean of admissions at Merrimac College. Scot noted that the students at Lawrence Catholic Academy do very well in school compared to their public school counterparts and one of the reasons is that the Catholic schools can care for the whole person. 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On 24 March 1980, Archbishop Oscar Romero was shot dead while saying mass in San Salvador. His murder by a right-wing death squad, pushed El Salvador towards bloody civil war. Today, he is still revered by many Catholics as a saint. Photo: A portrait of Archbishop Romero on a wall in San Salvador (AFP)

Summary of today's show: Cardinal Seán O'Malley started Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass in which he declared we are all “Ashes and Palms Catholics”. Scot Landry, Fr. Mark O'Connell, and Michael Lavigne reflect on Cardinal Seán's homily and what it means to live the ashes of sacrifice and the palms of victory from Ash Wednesday to Easter and beyond. Cardinal Seán also reflects on the 30th anniversary of the murder of his friend, Archbishop Oscar Romero in El Salvador and the significance of his sacrifice for today. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell Today's guest(s): Michael Lavigne Today's topics: Palm Sunday reflection on Cardinal Seán's homily 1st segment: Scot welcomed everyone to the show and noted that today begins Holy Week, which is the biggest week of the year. He said to imagine you have one week to live and how would you prepare and live that week? Today we will begin with hearing what Cardinal Seán at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for Palm Sunday Mass. First, he welcomed Fr. Mark O'Connell to the show, who noted that he celebrated Mass with the cloistered Carmelite sisters in West Roxbury for a nearly two hour Mass. Fr. Mark said he preached two homilies in the Mass, the first on Christ riding into Jerusalem on a colt and the second on the image of Benedict and Francis praying before an icon that evokes John Paul II. He said that he said that John Paul showed us how to die, Benedict showed us how to let go and Francis shows us how to live. He also welcomed Michael Lavigne to the show and asked him what tonight's Catholic Faith Essentials at will be about at 7pm and Michael said it will be about the Easter Vigil and its place in our life of faith. Scot introduced Cardinal Seán's Palm Sunday homily. He started by referencing “A&P Catholics”, i.e. Ashes and Palm Catholics. He encouraged people to become frequent flyers at Sunday Mass because the rewards are out of this world. He noted the importance of the signs of ashes and palms to be signs of conversion and our mortality. He said that St. Luke organizes his whole gospel around a journey, of Jesus to Jerusalem. Scot stopped and spoke to any “A&P Catholics” who are listening to invite them to come home, no matter how long it's been. Fr. Mark said this is an opportunity for those who do go to Mass to practice our faith by evangelizing our neighbor. If we see someone in the church we haven't seen in a while, then say hello. Greet them. How much more likely are they to come back to Mass if they are treated with a smile. Scot compared it to a family reuniting over Easter dinner for the first time in many years. We shouldn't be like the jealous brother of the Prodigal Son if someone takes “our” seat in the pew on Sunday. Michael said people are going to looking for seats on Sunday. The churches will be jam-packed with people who haven't come for a while. He noted how difficult it is for people to find a seat. He encouraged people to slide in their pews, let people know there are seats available and welcome them in. Scot said Cardinal Seán talks of stones in the next section: He talks about the phrase: “The stones would cry out” Hosanna if the disciples did not. This occurred near the Mount of Olives where many Jews are buried and it is Jewish custom to place stones on a grave when visiting them. He talked about stones in the Scripture, like the stones used to kill St. Stephen. The stones might cry out for Jesus or be used to attack. Likewise, the people who were crying Hosanna on Palm Sunday would later either abandon Jesus or themselves be crying out for his death. Scot said as a church of living stones, where called to cry out Hosanna to Jesus as a witness to the world. Fr. Mark said the road of the Christian life is full of joy, but the cross is always at the end of it. He said so many like the triumphal entrance, but a lot of living the life of a Catholic is sacrificial and living the cross that leads to the ultimate joy of heaven. Michael said Pope Francis yesterday offered the three words of joy, the cross, and youth. We need to be people of joy who embrace the cross in our lives and thus we can be a source of hope for people struggling to pick up the cross in their lives. The New Evangelization is one person at a time or one little stone at a time. Scot noted that Cardinal Seán spoke of fair-weather friends of Jesus and we are often fair weather friends, especially when we have other things we'd rather do than be with Christ. Fr. Mark said we've been impressed by the faith and humility of Pope Francis and we have learned that he has not had an easy life in Argentina: politics, struggles within the Church, economics, and more. God calls us to be tested and the reward is peace. The next section of Cardinal Seán's homily concerns St. Peter and his denial of Christ. He said one of the principal tasks of the Petrine ministry is to unite us in faith. Jesus chooses Peter, a simple man, to lead his Church. He chronicles all of Peter's failings and then how he redeemed himself later in life. Scot said if we think we're unworthy or should be unwelcome in the church, all we have to do is think of St. Peter. If Jesus can build the Church on Peter, then there is so much than Jesus can do with us. Fr. Mark recalls Peter walking on water to Christ and how he began to sink when he took his eyes off of Jesus. We start on our faith life full of joy and hope, but then we realize that the life of faith is difficult and a struggle and that's when we could take our eyes off of Jesus. Michael said our faith is a real faith and gritty. God gets in the middle of the muddiness of the world. We often start Lent with great plans, but we can fall off of that plan. The beauty of Lent is getting back up and trying again. Fr. Mark took the opportunity to plug the Scavi tour in Rome. If you visit Rome, make a reservation ahead of time for a tour of the excavations under St. Peter's Basilica, which is an ancient cemetery in which St. Peter was buried. Scot said to go on the on the North American College's website and look for information there. Cardinal Seán then continued in talking about the election of Pope Francis. He talked about St. Francis of Assisi as a man of peace and a man who loved the poor. Scot said Cardinal Seán is moved by the choice of the name of Francis and how he has focused on calling us to serve the poor and live as brothers and sisters in Christ. Scot has been thinking more about how he should be doing more to serve the poor. Fr. Mark talked about Pope Francis celebrating Mass for the cleaners and gardeners in the Vatican in the other day and one of them said, “We are invisible, but he saw us.” We are called to seek out the invisible. Michael said we have to stop every once in a while, turn everything else, allow God to transform and convert us, in order to see the invisible around us. Scot said Cardinal Seán reflects on how the Spanish-speaking New World is giving the world its new pope. Scot noted that more than 50 percent of Catholics under the age of 25 in the US comes from a Spanish-speaking household or from a Spanish-speaking country. That indicates that God has a plan related to this fact. Cardinal Seán continued by speaking of ashes and palms. Ashes of repentance and palms of victory. Martyrs are depicted as carrying palms. Martyrs are witnesses to Jesus. He noted that yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the murder of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, El Salvador, for opposing violence. His funeral was celebrated on Palm Sunday in the largest gathering ever in that country's history. The army opened fire on the crowd and people ran and all that was left behind in the plaza were shoes, sandals, and palm branches. Cardinal Seán also noted that today's palms will be burned for next year's ashes. We are on a journey always returning to the beginning. We can always start again. We relive the sacrifice of Calvary and we relive the joy of Easter, Jesus' victory over death. Scot talked about Cardinal Seán's emotion over the death of his friend, Romero. Fr. Mark said the movie “Romero” is incredibly powerful and especially at this time of year. Scot said Cardinal Seán tied that into Holy Week as we read of betrayal and faithfulness and as we come forward to venerate the cross. We call it Good Friday because, despite the death of Christ, Jesus proved how much He loves us and saved us. We may not be called to “red” martyrdom of death, but always to the “white” martyrdom of ridicule and rejection. Michael said he has distinct memories from childhood of the house on Good Friday to be completely silent. They would be called to reflect upon the gift of Christ on the cross out of love for all of us. Scot reflected on the many Christians around the world who today suffer red martyrdom for their faith. Fr. Mark said in his office there is a picture of a woman holding a palm branch and while he doesn't know her name, he knows she's a martyr because of that symbol. He added that Peter denied Christ, but that was before Pentecost, while after Pentecost, he did not deny Christ. We are all Pentecost Catholics. Scot noted Cardinal Seán said we should be recommitted to knowing our faith so we can be witnesses and evangelizers joyfully sharing our faith with those who do not know it. It's up to all of us to be the inviters, evangelizers, witnesses, those who joyfully welcome our brothers and sisters back to the Sunday liturgy. Michael said we must bring the Good News joyfully to others and preach truth with charity. He thinks of those in our lives who don't engage Holy Week at all, to pray for them to take advantage of that grace and to reach out to them. For many people it will be difficult to attend all the Holy Week services, so he went through the services of the week. On Tuesday, Cardinal Seán will celebrate the Chrism Mass. He said it's always one of Cardinal Seán's three best homilies of the year. It will be 11am at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Thursday night will be the Mass of the Lord's Supper which is where Christ instituted the Eucharist and He taught us to serve one another through the washing of the feet. Afterward, the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in a separate chapel where people can spend time in prayer and adoration. On Friday is the Passion of the Lord in which we venerate the Christ and then have prayers for all of creation by name. Fr. Mark talked about the starkness of the church on that day which shows the profundity of the tomb. We enter with an emptiness and a craving for Jesus. Many parishes have services at 3pm and 7pm. Then on Saturday night is the Easter vigil with the liturgy of light in the beginning, the chanting of the Exsultet, readings, baptisms, and all the other joys of Easter. Michael said the Easter vigil is a pilgrimage through our faith in one Mass. Scot said it is his favorite liturgy of the year. They all encouraged everyone to get to that Mass if you can.