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We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. Laura Ducote, nurse practitioner with the Guiding Star Project, talks about bringing holistic women's healthcare to telehealth. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment joins us.

Delivered by May Ann Rodrigo from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Isaiah 66: 10-14b; Rs psalm 131: 1.2.3; Matthew 18: 1-5.GOD IS PLEASED WITH THE LITTLE ONES The theme for our meditation today is: God is Pleasedwith the Little Ones. At the moment when she was about to pass away as a24-year-old contemplative Carmelite nun, Saint Therese uttered her last wordsthat went like this: "My Lord, I love You!" This expression of prayeronce was repeated so fervently by the children and young people in one ofremotest parishes, who were having a full year faith formation program. Inone of those occasions when the Bishop of that diocese was also present, achild approached the Bishop and asked in this way: "What is the bestprayer for children when they like to pray?" The Bishop replied: "Follow the example of SaintTherese of the Child Jesus who always prayed in these words, 'O my Lord, I loveYou'. The Bishop asked the children to repeat this prayer every day, apart fromsaying common prayers such as "Our Father" and "Hail Mary".The children were delighted and satisfied by this brief and very touchingprayer. When children want to repay kindness and care they have received fromtheir parents, teachers and anyone else, they usually say the word "thankyou" and there might be no more additional explanation to it. If anexplanation is needed, it would be appropriate for them to simply say: "Ilove You". Today Saint Theresa teaches us to love God in the sameway the children do, namely with simplicity and with the reality of our dailylives. Christian spirituality shown in the life of children, emphasizes thespirit of dependence on God and living in gratitude. The scriptures show howthe Lord provides a very important place for those whom He chooses, namelychildren and young people. Our today's readings indicate that people who areinsignificant and smallest according to human view, will be the greatest in theKingdom of Heaven because it is according to the will of God. God's will is fulfilled when we heed His invitationthat we need to fight our human pride. This is the capital sin that move peopleto always look for position, power, wealth, and fame. God is so pleased with thelittle ones and are abandoned in order to humiliate those who always think ofthemselves better and holier than others. One of the ways to overcome our prideis to follow the way that the Prophet Job had, especially when he faced all theadversities in his life. In that situation, he still believed and depended onGod. This is really the attitude of a child, because he only knows that God isthe ruler of life. Job's strong faith was expressed in this way: "It isGod who gives, it is God who takes away, praise the name of God." Thewords of this prayer are the same as the prayer we have just mentioned earlier:"O my Lord, I love You." Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O most loving God, may our lives todaydepend solely on Your providence and increase in us the sense of gratitude.Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name ofthe Father ...

We're joined by Andrea Thomas, co-director, speaker and artist of the Vigil Project, will give us details on a special 10th anniversary concert. Samuel Rottman, director of institutional advancement at Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans provides an update. Dr. Michael Griffin, DePaul Community Health Centers President and CEO, will talk about an important event to help those pay for healthcare.

Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge host the St. Louis Morning Brief, opening with reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 ruling staying an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals order, upholding Missouri's 6-2 congressional district map layout for the November 2026 general election. The segment reviews local reporting from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch regarding an immigration awareness march in Overland organized alongside the Archdiocese of St. Louis during the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Additional regional brief stories cover infrastructure vandalism investigations involving damaged fire hydrants across North St. Louis, controlled demolition plans by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the historic Chester Bridge connecting Perryville, Missouri to Chester, Illinois, and well wishes for community members recovering from motor vehicle accidents. For official election information, voter registration resources, and district lookup tools, visit the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #Redistricting #ArchdioceseSTL #ChesterBridge

Hour 2 opens with reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's September 25, 2026 order in People Not Politicians v. Onder, upholding Missouri's 6-2 congressional map configuration for the November 2026 general election. Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge examine judicial retention efforts organized by Freedom Principle MO regarding Missouri Supreme Court Justice Paul C. Wilson on the November 3, 2026 ballot, alongside campaign statements from MO-02 Democratic nominee Fred Wellman. On the St. Louis Morning Brief, the hosts discuss local coverage from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch regarding an immigration awareness rally in Overland organized with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, alongside controlled demolition plans by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the Chester Bridge connecting Perryville, Missouri to Chester, Illinois. Financial reporter Nicole Murray presents market analysis on Oliver Properties' $7 million Cordovan on the Park loft renovation in downtown St. Louis, energy futures, and dynamic digital price label deployment at major retailers like Walmart and Schnucks. The hour closes on In Other News, sponsored by Zerorez St. Louis, covering the passing of professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley (PAC) and viral entertainment highlights. For official voter registration resources, election district lookup tools, and sample ballots, consult the Missouri Secretary of State Elections Division. LISTEN TO 97.1 FM TALK LIVE IN ST LOUIS OR STREAM WORLDWIDE AT 971TALK.COM Hashtags: #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #Redistricting #PaulWilson #NicoleMurray

Fr Joseph discusses with Fr Toby, ahead of the Feast of the Nativity of the BVM, the early sources for her Assumption as well as her birth.Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal's untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomaria.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Delivered by Nicole Orlincallysta Yakob and Michelle Jordyn Limanta from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Daniel 7: 9-10.13-14; Rs psalm 138: 1-2a.2bc-3.4-5; John 1: 47-51.ANGELS ARE SERVANTS The theme for our meditation today is: Angels AreServants. Angels are the inhabitants of heaven who live with the Triune God,who have never experienced a life like all human beings in the world. They arespiritual creatures who have been with God since the existence of the kingdomof Heaven. God reveals His will and power when He is dealing with His creation.In the life of this kingdom, the role of angels is to serve the almighty God. In our celebration of liturgy, the Eucharist anddevotional prayers, we mention angels in connection with their common dutywhich is to sing and to give praise to the Almighty God. They are like asecurity troop that guards and serves all activities in the Kingdom of heaven.There are two special duties of this troop. The first is to protect all humanbeings from any harm and from losing the way in their journey of faith. Theyare called the guardian angels for us the believers. The guardian angels do nothave names  and they are not our patronsaints who actually have names. The second special task is to carry out and to fulfillsome great tasks from the Almighty God. They are called the archangels who havenames, namely Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael. With the term"great" attached to them, it means that their role as heavenlyservants are very important. The scriptures as the official sources for divinerevelation, give us an evidence of faith in these three archangels, whose namesand roles are clearly elaborated. They are different from other angels who haveno names and specific works for each of them.  The archangel Michael is mentioned in the scripturesand also explained in the sacred tradition of the Church as a soldier whodefends the people of God and fights against the great enemy of the Church. Forexample, in the book of Daniel (12,1), Michael is depicted as the one whofights the enemy and defends the People of God from the attacks of theAnti-Christs. Michael is always depicted as the one standing great and strongwhile holding a sword. The archangel Gabriel is described in the scripturesas the servant and bearer of joyful and greatest news from God to His people onearth. For example, he came to Daniel and revealed the message of the coming ofthe Messiah (8, 16-26; 9, 21-27). In the Gospel of Luke, he came to bringjoyful news of John the Baptist's birth (Luke 1,11-20), and he brought also thejoyful news to the Virgin Mary about the birth of Jesus Christ. The ArchangelRaphael is known to us in the Church as the minister for healing blindness,disease, and he also the protector for our journeys. He healed Tobit from hisblindness. He is shown in the Gospel of John as a healer for the sick men atthe pool of Siloam. We should be always grateful to God for giving us thesethree archangels.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, make us always faithful to followthe instruction and guidance of Your archangels. Glory to the Father and to theSon and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Blessed Fulton Sheen was beatified this past week.  Fr. Steve highlights his attendnace at the beatification and shares a story from the life of Fulton Sheen and how the second movement of our heart has to be aligned with the Holy Spirit.   ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The primary thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends maintain a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary.   You can find his talks and homilies at: FatherSteve.net and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja.  Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood.  Hail Mary...

Delivered by Theodorus Kefi and Martinus Dominikus Lanang from Saint Peter's School in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Job 1: 6-22; Rs psalm 17: 1-3.6-7; Luke 9: 46-50.GOD DOES NOT CLOSE HIS EYES ON US Our meditation today has the theme: God Does Not CloseHis Eyes on Us. In one occasion of the lesson in the classroom, a studentasked his teacher: "Sir, isn't it true that in heaven, God and thosearound him often talk and discuss about us on earth?" The teacher was abit confused to answer that question. However, there was a student sitting atthe back who raised his hand and wanted to give an answer. He said: "Itis. God and Satan are always arguing about our situation on earth." What the student had said was not a joke or merelywords without meaning. Regardless of whether he had the exact knowledge of itor not, what indeed happens between God and Satan is the communication betweenthem that takes place in their context and time. According to the scriptures,especially the passage from the prophet Job in today's first reading, there isa discussion between God and Satan about life of human beings in the world. Jobrepresents all human beings who are faithful but at the same time fragile, weakand of course, the target of the evil strategy of Satan and his helpers. But Godtakes control over all human beings. God knows that Satan really wants to tempt men andwomen of the world, and God allows it to happen because Satan also has hispower on the earth. Yet God restricts Satan from destroying human beings. TheLord Jesus Christ, who represents the living God in the world, has a duty toprotect and care for those who are little ones, sick, oppressed andmarginalized from the evil treatment of the Satan's power in the world. In Hishands and power, none of the people whom the Father has entrusted to Him isdestroyed and lost. Even though Satan would have all possibilities to bring troubleson the human persons who are weak and hopeless, it will not succeed to takethem out from the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. The little ones who are sick, oppressed and thesinners are certainly the most vulnerable in our society and Church who areprone to fall into the power of Satan and all his helpers. But God will notclose His eyes on these poor ones. Likewise, we who have the commitment offaith in Him often become the targets of Satan and all of his works. God alsowill not close His eyes and allow us to perish by Satan's deeds. God actually wishesthat all those whom He protects and saves eventually come to be the citizens ofHis Kingdom. They will be made greatest in His Kingdom. This serves as awarning to those who are arrogant, selfish, abusive and destructive in theworld, and who have been ruled by Satan. Today, we can see the compassionateface of the Lord Jesus as our Good Shepherd who defends and protects us all thetimes.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus, protect us from all forms ofSatan's work to tempt and destroy us. Hail Mary, full of grace ... In name ofthe Father ...

Delivered by Demmy Anggi and Jeane Jacklynn from Saint Peter's School in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Rs psalm 25: 4bc-5.6-7.8-9: Philippians 2: 1-11; Matthew 21: 28-32.OUR AUTHENTICITY  The theme for our meditation on this 26thSunday in Ordinary Time is: Our Authenticity. There was a parish priest who hasjust arrived and served in his parish only in two weeks time. His face seemedless friendly. He didn't talk much. Only the cook in the rectory had enoughimpression and knowledge of him. Meanwhile, other parochial staff and almostall parishioners did not know him closely. They all seemed afraid and reluctantto meet and get acquainted with him because of his appearance. However, Alice, the cook always convinced them aboutthe true nature of the parish priest. He was an open-minded person, calm andmade others feel at home. She reminded them not to judge a book by its cover. Theirparish priest should not be looked at and judged by his appearance only. Aliceacted like a special speaker of the parish, to always reveal the authenticityof the parish priest. Slowly, everyone got to know and were able to cooperatewell with their pastor. Our readings this Sunday highlight God's appointmentof us with an authentic calling to everyone. God calls every one of us to bewhat He wishes us to be, which according to the Lord Jesus, we must be perfectlike the heavenly Father who is ever perfect. Every human being was created asa good person, says the book of Genesis, but natural freedom directs him or herto choose God's way or the opposite way. From here the personal authenticity ofevery person is increasingly emphasized and continues to be strengthenedthrough the journey of life. The son who was told in Jesus' parable with an uglyappearance and a disobedience disposition, actually had an authentic self as agood person. The prophet Ezekiel also mentioned the condition of the believerswho were also sinners, but they repented and then renewed. This means that theyreally want to return to their origins, which are the good persons from thebeginning. All of us who go through this process of renewal, despite thedifferent experiences of every person, actually want to make ourselves togetherlike Christ as our head. We as members of the Church, despite our differentappearances, the authenticity of our Church is holy and one. However, the other son who looked good and appeared tobe obedient was actually a bad and disobedient person. Likewise the prophetEzekiel said that those who choose to live in sins are those who have abandonedtheir authenticities. His appearance does not represent his authenticity. Wecan ask every one of us: are we going toward our authenticities or are wemoving away from our authenticities?Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O God, bless and strengthen us so that wemay always be faithful in Your ways. Our Father who art in heaven ... In thename of the Father ...

Homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A (27th September 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart

This week on Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan is joined by Archbishop Nelson Perez of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Monsignor Jim Vlaun, President and CEO of Catholic Faith Network, who also serves in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Together, they reflect on the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and his lasting impact on religion and evangelization through the media, following his recent beatification.

Delivered by Afnita Laura Carolina from Saint Peter's School in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ecclesiastes 11: 9 - 12: 8; Rs psalm 90: 3-6.12-14.17; Luke 9: 43b-45.TARGET FOR VICTORY Our meditation today has the theme: Target forVictory. There was a teenager from the village who has just finished his firstsemester study in University in the city. The outcomes of his study were a bitworrying. There were several red marks that required him to do a remedial exam.He needed to do a retest on those subjects concerned. His friends and neighborsthought that he was still in a moment of adjustment. And that consideration wasenough to encourage him to move on. He was motivated to get out quickly fromthat pressure. When he called his parents in the village, he receivedalso encouragement from them, saying that every struggle or effort has its ownprocess. There is no consideration that a beginning must be easy and smooth.The important thing should be in our minds is that from the beginning of anywork or undertaking, we must aim for victory. This is a very importantmotivation. One must start with the winning target in mind, in the beginning ofwork and in the design of plan. Our journey of faith in this world has a goal to beachieved, namely our perfection in the Lord. Each of us was given this targetfrom the moment of our baptisms, and all our baptismal promises serve asinstruments to help us achieving them. When we eventually reach that goal indue time, we will experience victory and glory of God. Even though the book of Ecclesiastes describes ourreal life as simply a vanity, behind this concept is actually the emphasis onthe end of our life's journey, and God's judgment will determine whether aperson will be the winner or not. The Lord Jesus Christ looked up to Jerusalemas the end of His journey on earth where the target had been set for Him. Jesustold His apostles that there in Jerusalem He would be handed over to the Jewishauthorities to be executed. His death on the cross was the most severesuffering a man had ever experienced. Death on the cross is a victory, so ourChristian faith always teaches us. This target for victory through the cross is also ablessing for us. However, we might be in the same situation as the apostles ofJesus were. Many of us do not have full understanding about this victory of thecross. For those who understand, they witness in their daily lives aparticipation or a sharing of the glory and victory of Christ by bearing thecrosses to show their Christian commitment. They accept hardships and sufferingthat come along their lives with good will and joyful heart. They even prefer aphysical death rather than living as sinners. For those who don't understand,there are still opportunities for them to assume a spirituality of the cross.But for those who do not want to understand or those who go against it, thecross is a foolish and shameful thing they have ever met. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Jesus Christ, You openly declare Yourvictory through the cross so that it will be the Word and the covenant for ourspiritual sustenance. May we always be faithful to the way of our crosses. OurFather who art in heaven ... In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Arjun Bordeos from Saint Peter's School in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11; Rs psalm 144: 1a.2abc.3-4; Luke 9: 18-22.THERE IS TIME FOR EVERYTHING  The theme for our meditation today is: There is Timefor Everything. We are all shaped by a common understanding that timedetermines our life. We need to clarify our understanding of this concept sothat we do not oversimplify what it means. Often times we have tendency toblame our own unremarkable past because it does not tell the nice story to hearand to share. Time itself is simply seen as an independent element and has norelation to the subject who lives and acts in it or the Creator of time. The time that decides for our fate in life can also beunderstood as the spinning wheel. When we are in the lower round, we view ourlives really in the period of trouble and suffering. On the contrary, when weare on the top round, we see our lives as something fun and fortune. A lifeseen in this manner is generally understood as a reality from the natural law.However, the risk remains the same in the way we view the change of time. Weoften regret or blame our history when the wheel of our lives happened to goalways at the bottom. To overcome the danger of seeing time as a separateelement in our lives, we need to see it with another view point, which is fromthe perspective of God Himself who leads our life in and with time. The Lord isthe source of time. He provides everyone with 24 hours every day in everyone'sentire life. By viewing time in this manner, we can avoid the tendency to blameour unfavorable past. If we always direct our eyes to God from where we standand in which event we are in, in moments of joy and sorrow, our best attitudeis not to blame the past, but to see it with the eyes of faith. God indeedcontrols and directs our lives. The book of Ecclesiastes in the first reading todaydescribes human life as something fragile and temporary that ends with its timelimit. Everything has its time. Something exists at a time, and at other timeit disappears. This profile of life actually wants to teach us to appreciatethe time provided for everyone equally in quantity. Regardless of the length oftime for everyone, it must contain a meaningful life event. We need to respondto the Preacher of the Ecclesiastes who said that this life is hopeless, withthe offering of a life that has meaning in its every moment. As we are and we do our duties today, we need to enjoythem in our togetherness with others in the providence of the Lord, and we hopeto be strengthened by our faith in Jesus Christ who comes from God the Father.This profession of faith is the principle of our Christian life.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, may we experience every moment ofour life as a manifestation of Your providence to us. Hail Mary, full of grace... In the name of the Father ...

Dina Marie talks with Daniel Serres, Director of the Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries. Daniel describes how compassion, pastoral care and the Rosary are key componets to Catholic Funeral Services in the Archdiocese of Portland. Daniel will be at this year's Rosary Bowl to share about the imporance of praying for the dead and the power of the Rosary.For more:https://www.ccpdxor.com/why-choose-ushttps://dinamarie.org/rosary-bowl-nwhttps://www.ccpdxor.com/Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Delivered by Oswaldus Coo from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ecclesiastes 1: 2-11; Rs psalm 90: 3-6.12-14.17; Luke 9: 7-9.ANXIETY IS EXPECTED TO PASS QUICKLY The theme for our meditation today is: Anxiety isExpected to Pass Quickly. Anxiety is a state of human soul which is similar tothat of restlessness, discomfort, fear and worry. It is clear that this mentalstate is not positive. Anxiety is the opposite to enthusiasm, optimism, joy,comfort, and excitement. We normally want that the anxiety in ourselves, ourfamilies, Church and society may pass quickly. Perhaps many of us when reading the beginning of thebook of Ecclesiastes about vanity in all things, obviously our feelings of fearand worry arise. There was a story about a high school student, who, afterreading himself this passage of the bible, he spontaneously complained to hisparents as he said: "Well, why do we live in this world?" King Herodas told in the bible, was also troubled because he saw that John the Baptist,who had died, was alive. He was so anxious and agitated of this matter. Hecertainly assumed that Jesus of Nazareth was the actual John the Baptist whohad resurrected. The two examples of anxiety as shown in today'sreadings are the consequences of our own weaknesses and sins. This type isrecognized through self knowledge and self awareness. A person who recognizeshis own weaknesses and sins with the help of divine light, regrets them andthere is the way for him to change. As far as possible, this point of renewalwill not only eliminate anxiety, but also bring him something new. Thelisteners of the book of Ecclesiastes would have growth in their faith, as wellas the King Herod was indeed required to see himself the real Jesus Christ. There is another type of anxiety that is morecomplicated. This is about our own weaknesses, shortcomings and sins that causeour friends and relatives anxious and distrurbed. This would be a big problembecause they are increasingly bothered and affected but we who make the problemdo not realize ourselves being the cause of the problem. In other words wedon't care that we keep doing wrongs, mistakes and sins. What is even moredangerous is that if these sinful acts do harm our own souls, the souls of othersand the souls of many people. These anxieties and worries can pass quickly only ifeveryone is faithful and wants to live fairly and righteously. Following God byalways being guided in His words is the best way to do in order to achiecvethis freedom. Our life must be pleasing to God alone, says the responsorialpsalm today. So we not only want to see Jesus like the King Herod, but we wantto follow Him, because this is the will of our Father in Heaven. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O God in heaven, make us truly committedto imitate Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Lord, and so we will remain with Younow and for ever. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ...In the name of the Father ...

God is at work in the hearts of the people around us. His Spirit is everywhere and perfectly working long before we show up. In fact, our job is simply to ask, "Holy Spirit, what are you doing?" We get to ask, listen, and participate in what He is already doing in the lives of others. That is why I decided to sit down with Eric Chow, Director of Ministry and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. He is a seasoned missionary with extremely practical advice for parish hospitality and personal mission. And today, he encourages us to recognize the “proximate periphery”, the mission field hidden in our daily routines, workplaces, and families. Episode Timeline: [00:00] – Introduction to Eric Chow [01:32] – Eric's personal conversion [04:50] – Lessons from Catholic Christian Outreach [05:46] – Understanding the mission field in Vancouver [11:29] – What parish hospitality could look like [17:07] – The origins and mission of the Proclaim movement [20:22] – Reaching the proximate periphery right in front of you [27:09] – Prophetic listening and partnering with the Holy Spirit [29:35] – Why outreach to the furthest away comes first [32:51] – Balancing personal mission with the call to holiness [36:31] – Living as a radical disciple while working professionally for the Church [42:49] – Passing on a missional mindset to our children [47:02] – A hopeful vision for the future of the Church [49:16] – Simple steps to start praying for and reaching your mission field Resources Mentioned Proclaim ⭐️ Enjoying the Show? If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don't have to walk this path alone! Connect & Take the Next Step: Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org. Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting. Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish. The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it. Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

Delivered by Yovita Della and Gracia Meirissa from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Proverbs 30: 5-9; Rs psalm 119: 29.72.89.101.104.163; Luke 9: 1-6.SIMPLICITY IS POWER The theme for our meditation today is: Simplicity isPower. When the disciples of Jesus were commissioned to carry out services topeople without being equipped with adequate supporting facilities andmaterials, they did not complain and protest. They were sure to carry it outwith pleasure. They did the mission entrusted in a spirit of simplicity becausethere were very limited resources they had. But this was actually a power. Theydidn't need to worry because Jesus would always accompany them. The spirit of simplicity has been used in the ministryof the Church throughout her history, as for example, between the years1930-1960s there was a zealous man of the Church who did an extraordinaryservices to people in Italy, especially in the southern region of Rome, namelySan Giovanni Rotonda. This man was Saint Padre Pio whose feast day we celebratetoday. He was known as a mystic, a servant for many people who sought renewalof life, and he offered himself completely to Christ. His all simplicity andsincerity in the ministry was paid by the Lord in the gift of the stigmata onhis body that he endured to the end of his life. People often say that simplicity is beautiful.Simplicity is happiness. Simplicity is empowering. A simple life is noble, etc.Living a simple life is not about being poor or destitute, nor is it aboutdoing nothing or not wanting anything. A simple life is beautiful, happy andnoble because it is lived in humility and in awareness that any mistakes orshortcomings can be corrected through forgiveness, repentance andreconciliation. Before the all powerful God, we are only people who need whatis sufficient for life, because we are not determined to be rich or to be poor,says the book of Proverbs today. Our simplicity is a power because our main dependenceon God. We enjoy this life by carrying out our respective roles andresponsibilities. Everyone has the right to receive what is appropriate for thesustenance of life according to what is being done. This life is dedicated toGod, to our children, to our brothers and sisters, and to the people to whom weserve. Each of us is given by God a responsibility or duty and it is sufficientfor us to fulfill it. He has promised to be with us and of course thisassurance will eliminate all our worries in this world. The principle of simplicity as a power for life isthis: we live our lives according to the abilities given by God, and if we areunable to do one thing or another because of certain challenges or obstacles,God will do his part for us. That is the power of simplicity.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... Father in heaven, we always pray,"Your kingdom come" so that we can make our lives powerful, which isin line with our abilities and also our dependence on Your power. Hail Mary,full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Desianna Sianturi from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Proverbs 21: 1-6.10-13; Rs psalm 119: 1.27.30.34.35.44; Luke 8: 19-21.A CROWDED LIFE Our meditation today has the theme: A Crowded Life.There was a teenager who was chatting with his friends in the Whatsapp group.Their conversation became so lively and he felt that not only the aim ofconversation has gone somewhere or lost its direction, but also the fact thateach of them did not give each other a chance or even there was amisunderstanding among each other. So he decided to leave the group. He wrotethis expression as he was about to leave: "Our life is crowded"! The teenager's view that we have a crowded life isindeed true. This Life is full of crowds in various contexts. Some people fearto be near or inside the crowd of things or people. Our life is also full ofopinions, views, speculations, even lies and slanders. For the book ofProverbs, this world is full of evil influences that lead us into sin, and atthe same time the powers of truth and goodness also require us to resist theseevil influences. Jesus himself, as described in the today's Gospel, was alsocaught in the crowd of people. Then His Mother, His brothers and sisters triedto find Him out, but they couldn't and so they were just outside. A friend told his own experience about so manythoughts in his mind that he felt cramped. He was not just confused and fooled,but it was very clear that he felt he was outside of himself. He did not feelthat he was in control of himself. He could not organize things in such a way toput everything in place. He felt that he has failed in this aspect and he gaveup on the situation. Any crowded life situation can become an obstacle, itcan also be an opportunity to meet God. There are situations where people arebusy with works and the need to fulfill the necessities of life is theirpriority. There are a lot of things to make us busy and we are tired all daylong. Such crowds can happen to anyone and it will lead them to find noopportunity to meet God in a personal way. There are other situations in which some people arefascinated in seeing others enjoy their closeness and joy with God. They seeother people flocking to meet God through various spiritual activities.However, they simply like to be outside and just become the spectators. Theyhave fear or feeling of insecurity about taking part in the crowd of thebelievers when God is praised and worshiped by many. May this type of crowded life be understood andrecognized properly. May we make ourselves the one community of people whogather to enjoy the presence of God and to receive abundance blessings from Him. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... Lord Jesus Christ, make us always one heartwith You that we may be able to accept the words from your teachings and may welive out those words faithfully in our lives. Glory to the Father and to theSon and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Is it fair that those who have deathbed conversions enter the Kingdom of Heaven when I've been slaving all this time? Why even remaing faithful when I can just wait until the end to come to Jesus? I can just enjoy the world and all it's allures and not have to worry about the things of God. What does it even matter?   ------------------- Fr. Steve Mateja is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The only thing in life he cares about is to love Jesus and to make Him Loved! Family and friends started a website dedicated to his talks and homilies, knowing that for many older folks "podcast apps" are scary.   You can find his talks and homilies at: FatherSteve.net and anywhere you listen to podcasts (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and others) by searching his name: Fr. Steve Mateja.  Please join me in praying a Hail Mary for Father now, and for all priests in thanksgiving for their priesthood.  Hail Mary...

Delivered by Nicole Orlincallysta Yacob and Michelle Jordyn Limanta from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ephesians 4: 1-7.11-13; Rs psalm 19: 2-3.4-5; Matthew 9: 9-13.LET THE HEART SPEAK Our meditation today has the theme: Let the HeartSpeak. Today, September 21, our Church celebrates the feast of Saint Matthew,the apostle and evangelist. He was the son of Alphaeus who came from Capernaumaround the lake Gennesaret. He was known as a Roman tax collector, a job thatwas hated by people of his time because he worked with the colonialists. So he was considered a mortal sinner, and Jesus wasseverely criticized for making him one of His disciples. However, Jesusreasoned out that His task was to heal the sinful souls. The Church alsorecognizes Matthew as the author of the Gospel of the Lord, and he was theapostle who evangelized the area of ​​Ethiopia. The journey of faith ofMatthew, from being a sinner most hated by the people around him and eventuallybecame one of the disciples of Jesus was a movement of a heart that was filledwith the power of God. The Lord Jesus had a heart full of compassion and byseeing with His heart He chose people to be His partners in the work of HisMission. Matthew, in his profession as a public servant to the Roman governmentto collect taxes from people, also had a sincere heart and was open to the Lordwho had initiative to chose him. Therefore, Matthew was actually nothing toloose, which means, he had no problem of abandoning his current job. He justleft that job and followed Jesus. If we let the heart understand, choose and speak, theoutcome surely would be truth. We can see this in the facts of life. We believethat God is pleased to live in our consciences to give us wise and pure adviceevery time we make decisions. Meanwhile, our minds often play withrationalization, imagination and speculation, for example to make aself-defense, to show-off, to look for scapegoats, etc. The heart, however, ifit thinks and speaks, it makes us always live in the guidance of the one HolySpirit. Each heart of the believers speaks about each one's unique vocationfrom God and each tries to live up to that calling. Saint Paul says in his letter to the Church atEphesus, that every person is expected to use the gift of the Spirit that isunique to him, so that he can live a life that is united in one God and in onefaith. Matthew the tax collector, although his mind was preoccupied with taxmatters and all the benefits, his heart was clearly longing for God. Herealized that with this particular work, he would not enter the synagogue tohear the Word of God and to pray. It was a turning point for him when he met Jesus.Their two hearts were filled with God's power and were immediately connected.Jesus's two words that went, “follow me” had immediately changed Matthew's lifedirection. Without hesitation he decided to follow Jesus. For us, speaking withthe heart is an opportunity to strengthen our vocation. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, abide always in ourhearts and renew our lives according to Your will. Hail Mary, full of grace ...In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Madeline Meggie Kurniawan from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Isaiah 55: 6-9; Rs psalm 145: 2-3.8-9.17-18; Philippians 1: 20c-24.27a; Matthew 20: 1-16.TO GIVE ACCORDING TO ONE'S ABILITY Our meditation on this 25th Sunday inOrdinary Time has the theme: To Give According to One's Ability. There was astory about a quarrel between sky and earth. There was a time earth urged skyto change each one's position. It seemed that earth was jealous to sky. Forearth, sky was much more beautiful and always worshiped, because human beingsalways point to the sky whenever they point to the place of God the almighty. Responding to the earth's complaint, the sky wiselysaid that the earth must not be able to occupy its position up there. Likewise,sky would not fit the position below it. Each one has been placed as such fromthe beginning by the Creator. They have an identity that cannot be replaced byanything and anyone. Each of them has a duty that has been given by God, asnarrated in the book of Genesis, and they must be responsible for carrying outthat duty. In short, both sky and earth have a responsibility togive to each other according to one's own ability. Likewise, all the contentsof sky and earth are responsible for giving to each other according to eachone's ability. Heaven and world also have the same responsibility. And ofcourse, both God and human beings have a relationship of love and each of themserves and gives according to one's own ability. To maintain this mutual carefor each other, mutual trust and respect are needed. There should be nojealousy and hatred between them. God has the power to control and to rule our lives andlet Him do it according to His will. Meanwhile, we have the duty to carry outGod's will, and let us do it responsibly. Our duty is to obey God and carry outHis commandments, so we must follow God's ways. We must always seek Him forguidance. We receive from Him goodness and truth to sustain us in this life.The Lord Jesus teaches us about duties of each person given by God and therewards that we will receive after we fulfill them. God determines and we, Hisservants, do the job. We must not take our own preferences and standards. It isa sin against Him. Saint Paul teaches us that when we give or offersomething according to each one's ability, we should always make ourselvesworthy and faithful to the gospel of Christ. We give something from ourselveswith the intention that it is for the glory of God and our anticipation for afuture living with Christ. The reward for those who obey God and follow theexamples of the Lord Jesus Christ is a life full of grace in heaven. When weare still on earth, we must give with the love of God. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, fill us with the gift of good willand ability to give which is sincere and just. Our Father who art in heaven ...In the name of the Father ...

Homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A (20th September 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart

Delivered by Heril Paulite from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 1 Corinthians 15: 35-37.42-49; Rs psalm 56: 10-14; Luke 8: 4-15.WHEN WE BECOME GOOD SOIL Our meditation today has the theme: When We BecomeGood Soil. There was a piece of land near a farmer's house that was regularlycultivated and the farmer was certainly very concerned about the fertility ofthis land. This is very different from nomadic farms where farmers always moveto another after the soil of the former is no longer fertile. For a permanentfarm, the land is said to be fertile only when it has been turned over,crushed, loosened and fertilized. Therefore, a land of dry and stony soil isnot considered fertile for crops. Based on the word of God today, we should acknowledgeourselves as good and fertile soil. Every day we can prove with confidence andfaithfulness that God's word is our basic spiritual food. No spiritual lifewill develop to perfection without using the instrument of the word of God. The situation of soil that has not been turned over orcrushed is the same as a normal human person who is just flowing or feelingcomfortable and safe. That land is undisturbed or untouched, so it appears asit is. There is nothing new that could even be produced. Likewise, a person whois simply normal, calm, flowing with time and having no problem faced or havingno creativity and initiative made, of course this does not represent a lifewhich is interesting. When it comes to land that has gone through a processof turning over and over until it becomes loose, this refers to people who areexperiencing problems or difficulties in their lives. They are vulnerable,broken-hearted, hurt, suffering, tormented, abused, neglected, marginalized.Anyone who experiences life like this is clearly a fertile or good soil, whereGod pleases to cultivate His words and works. Some of us tell their lives'problems to their trusted neighbors so that they can experience sort ofrelieve, some of us don't want to tell their own stories so they just suffer insilence, then others try to forget about all the problems they are facing.However, God knows to do about all these situations of ours. If we want to have an advice from today's reflection,it would go like this one: If we right now are experiencing a problem which isso bothering us, let us not take it as a curse or just a result of somemistakes, or the cross that we must carry on. Let us see to it from a differentperspective, that is, we are the good and fertile soil and God is pleased toplant His words and gifts within us. God wants to cultivate something specialthat we even don't expect, yet we let Him do His job. Letus pray. In the name of the Father ... O Jesus our Lord, through Your mercy andhumility, make our hearts like Your heart. May our lives everyday not become invain because of the shortcomings or sufferings we experience, but they canbecome good opportunities to obtain salvation from the Father. Glory to theFather and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

We welcome Father Dave Tomaszycki of the Archdiocese of Detroit to discuss his new collection of Fulton Sheen's writings on the demonic. How does such a compilation come together, and why do Sheen's warnings still matter today?   Show Notes On the Demonic God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 1: The gift of prophecy God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 2: The gift of kingship God's holy weapons against Satan, Part 3: The gift of priesthood iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

A Catholic priest began weeping during the consecration and says the chalice became too heavy for him to lift. What happened to Father Brent Bowman during Mass — and was this a Eucharistic miracle?Father Brent Bowman, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and chaplain at Chesterton Academy, experienced an extraordinary moment while celebrating Mass on September 14, 2026, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.During the consecration of the Precious Blood, Father Bowman says he was given an interior awareness of the power of the words being spoken and of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. He described experiencing the weight of the chalice so intensely that he could no longer lift it.Father Bowman has since released an official statement explaining exactly what happened — and he is very clear that he does not consider this a Eucharistic miracle in the traditional sense.In this video, we look at: The viral footage from the Mass  Father Brent Bowman's homily before the experience  His complete explanation of what happened during the consecration  Why he says the chalice became too heavy to lift  The Catholic Church's teaching on the Real Presence  Transubstantiation and the Eucharist  Private revelation and mystical experiences  The difference between a private spiritual experience and a Eucharistic miracle  Why Catholics believe Jesus Christ is truly present — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — in the Eucharist  Why reverence at Mass still matters Father Bowman said his hope is that this experience leads people to contemplate more deeply “the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and the Precious Blood.” His official statement also stresses that private spiritual experiences are unmerited gifts and are not necessarily signs of personal holiness. OSV News reports that the video has circulated widely online and that Father Bowman described becoming overwhelmed during the Eucharistic Prayer, weeping for more than a minute and being unable for a time to elevate the chalice. The deeper question may not simply be, “What happened to this priest?”It may be:Have we forgotten what happens at every Mass?Jesus Christ is truly present in the Holy Eucharist.If this video helps you see the Mass or the Eucharist differently, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Subscribe to The Catholic Couple for Catholic faith, Scripture, the Eucharist, marriage, discipleship, apologetics and conversations about living the Catholic faith in the real world.#Eucharist #Catholic #EucharisticMiraclehttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85Purposelycatholic.com

Delivered by Janetta Josdaan from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 1 Corinthians 15: 12-20; Rs psalm 17: 1.6-7.8b.15; Luke 8: 1-3.THE LORD JESUS' ​​ATTRACTIVENESS The theme for our meditation today is: The Lord Jesus'Attractiveness. There was a 12 year old boy who was watching an action film andhe enjoyed it through following the subtitles given. He was together with hisparents. The actors who conversed to each other often expressed amazement orsurprise through an exclamation like this: "Jesus Christ" or "Ohmy God". This literally pointed out at the Lord Jesus Christ who is ourLord and Master. So the boy spontaneously exclaimed: "Jesus Christ isgreat, He always plays in movies". His father responded by saying: "Jesus Christ'sattractiveness has no boundaries of time or place. Even though He does not playa movie, he certainly attracts the attention of everybody including the actors.He really attracts the attention of all people." The attractiveness of theLord Jesus can be compared with the internet that attracts all people in theworld of today. Let us consider one element of the attractiveness of the Lordto us. His teachings are always the basic reference for our lives in all times.His teaching of love is a universal teaching that is recognized and practicedby all people. Saint Paul in his first letter to the Corinthiansunderlines a central point about the most interest element in the Lord JesusChrist. According to him, all aspects that are amazing and which attracteveryone's attention derive their strength from the truth of the resurrection,namely the Lord Jesus rose from the dead. The attractiveness of resurrectionfrom the dead truly surpasses all forms of power, miracles, and any natural andsupernatural happenings in the world. Therefore Saint Paul says that if Christis not risen and if the proclamation of the Gospel does not contain theresurrection of Christ, then the faith that we confess and build up in ourlives is useless. Our faith is just a rubbish. Our life as followers of Christ must also have anattractiveness, because we carry the Lord wherever and however our lives is.There are two ways we can propose in order to remain attractive. First, ourunity or being with Jesus is the absolute standard of our lives. Just as thedisciples both men and women followed and lived with Jesus, our Christianvocation is not enough to be registered as members of the Church and we havecommon spiritual activities. We need to have an active role in strengthening andbuilding up our fellowship of faith. Second, our discipleship is a school andtraining process in the following of Jesus so that we are able to maintain theattractiveness as Christians. Christian discipleship consists of self-denial,taking up the cross and following Christ at all times. These two proposals aresuitable for making us attractive and thus contributing to build the Kingdom ofGod in the world. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You alwaysfor Your light and strength that help us in our journey towards You. We thankYou for the special gift for each of us to be Your disciples and we promise tofollow You always even in carrying the cross together with You. Glory to thefather and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. John Digirolamo, author of It's Not About the Broken Road: True stories of finding gratitude and joy in life's most difficult moments, highlights people who build faith while persevering through adversity. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment answers a question about confession: how often should we go?

Delivered by Theodorus Pehang from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Rs psalm 118: 1-2.16a-17.28; Luke 7: 36-50.THE PATH TO LOVE The theme for our meditation today is: The Path toLove. How did you feel when you had a very heavy burden of life that torturedand caused you helpless, yet finally it was removed and gone away? You mustfeel relieved, happy and grateful. Debt paid off. Your spouse repented.Children graduated and get to work. Reconciliation was achieved and forgivenessgiven. There are many more examples like these. The sinful woman whom Jesus forgave yet was treated sobadly and hostile by Pharisees is an example for us today. She, like us, bore aheavy burden. Once she knew that there was an opportunity when someone couldhelp removing her burden, she didn't waste it. Like that woman, we  also come to meet that special person and weare confident that our burden and problem could be resolved. That person mustbe our savior. That person must be the Lord, or at least someone through whomGod works in him. We believe in the truth that the process to obtainsalvation and perfection is the path to love. When you find the highest pointof love, which is its source, there is salvation and perfection. This is thepoint where sins are washed away and sinners are forgiven, then one enters anew life. The path to love shows from the start of  an experience of seeking the Savior who haspower to lighten or remove one's life's burdens. People who are in the processof seeking and are anxious normally have insufficient love. They lack patience,their understanding is weak, they are not in peace and calm, their hopes areshaken, their thoughts tend to be negative, their moral principles arechallenged, and their hearts are not free to open up. The Holy Spirit is the one who guides them to startmoving from their trouble situation, then they move forward even though thelight is not always bright. In this process they certainly meet many people andexperience various situations, all of which become lessons for them to learn.They must continue to walk toward love. Little by little they begin tounderstand that in order to come to true love, they must go through manyobstacles, as experienced by that sinful woman in the Gospel. They must not giveup and turn back. The aim must be already clear, namely to find that love.During this process, they gradually transform from their weak love to stronglove. Saint Paul pleases to accompany us along this process.When that burden is removed, like the experience of Saint Paul and the sinfulwoman, we will receive God's grace that helps us to change. According to SaintPaul, this change happens not because of our own ability and strength, butbecause Jesus Christ who lives in us. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord God, may Your grace fill and empowerour lives that we may renew ourselves to become perfect like you who remainperfect from the beginning. Hail Mary, full of grace ... In the name of theFather ...

Delivered by Nicole Orlincallysta Yacob and Michelle Jordyn Limanta from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 1 Corinthians 12: 31 - 13: 13; Rs psalm 33: 2-5.12.22; Luke 7: 31-35.DON'T ENJOY INDIFFERENCE The theme for our meditation today is: Don't EnjoyIndifference. The term "indifference" which is common in ourconversations indicate lack of attention, ignorance, or carelessness, that ispart of our natural human weakness. If we are indifferent to our relatives orfriends, for sure this will make them angry or offended. The Lord will also bedisappointed if His people are indifferent of Him. Jesus himself sent by the Father to be the Savior ofthe world, faced the indifference of those around Him. He considered them as ageneration that was indifferent and ignorant. They simply fooled themselvesbecause of their stupidity. The long-promised Messiah who already came and waspresent in their midst, yet they were blind in their hearts, minds and eyes.Therefore, they could not hear him and they rejected Him. They were likechildren who were in joyful moment to play music, but people around were not happyin joining the singing and dancing. They were like children who were mourningand in sadness, but the people around them did not feel sad with them. Indifference is an attitude that shows no response orno sympathy. When you are not being responded to, it is like you are facing astone or a wall. This really hurts you more painful than when you receive anegative answer or response. The answers such as "no" or "sorryI have no time to answer you", are enough for you to understand they arethe negative answers. But if there is no certainty because people areindifferent or having no attention of you, this is precisely an attitude thatis so cruel and it's very contrary to faith. It is true to say that faith really needs response.However Jesus did not find this in those who met and heard Him. He was verydisappointed and He strongly criticized them. This same attitude exists alsowithin our Church and in the relationships between the believers. People areoften indifferent, uncare or insensitive to the advices, suggestions, input orcritics for improvement. This will lead them to repeat the same habits andmistakes that they have been struggling to overcome. If people ignore and donot care about God's Word and His commandments, they will be far from God'sblessings and mercy. Indifference is really against love. When the Lordsays that He is present in the little, poor and sick ones, love demands thatthey should be given care or attention. However, if His followers are ignorantand indifferent, they actually hurt God and insult their neighbors as well. Todaywe are reminded not to be indifferent or careless. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus, make us people who alwayscare and ready to take part in the improvement and development of our lives asYour beloved people. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of the Father...

It's Monday and Lauretta's guest, Joyce Duriga from the Archdiocese newspaper the Chicago Catholic returns to talk about the many events of the past few days from 25 years since the fateful day of September 11th to Pope Leo XIV's Birthday and the celebration today of the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross. Lauretta talks with Duriga about the recent law now in effect legalizing assisted suicide in the State of Illinois and Cardinal Cupich's fight for the rights of Catholics to not partake in this sad new development in our State. There will be a conference on Learning About Assisted Suicide on October 15th at St. Luke and St. Bernardine parish in River Forest, IL. Given this topic today and September being Suicide Prevention Month, if you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or going through a needy point in life the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is open and confidential 24/7 by dialing 988. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, director of evangelization and formation for the Diocese of Orange and host of Empowered by the Spirit.  This 2016 encore episode features Fr. Ethan Southard of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles speaking with Deacon Steve about evangelization.Empowered by the Spirit airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pm Pacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit Support the show

Today on Respect Life Radio, Jennifer and Emma are joined by Erin Scherer, Associate Director for Mission Advancement for Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) in the Archdiocese of Denver. Together, they dive into what it truly means to respect life from womb to tomb. Erin shares about the many facets of CFCS and the unique call each staff member experiences to serve families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As a ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, CFCS provides funeral, cremation, cemetery and burial services while helping families make decisions that honor their loved ones and reflect the dignity of the human person and the hope of the Catholic faith. The conversation also explores how the Church's respect for human dignity continues even after death. Erin discusses the importance of reverently caring for the remains of the deceased, providing sacred places for burial and accompanying families through the grieving process. Through programs such as grief support and Precious Lives Burial, CFCS seeks to walk alongside families in their moments of loss and remind them that they are not alone.  The work of CFCS is a beautiful reminder that respecting life means honoring the dignity of every person at every stage of life, including the end of earthly life, while placing our hope in Christ and the promise of the resurrection. If you would like to learn more, visit CFCS Colorado - Catholic Funeral, Cremation, and Cemetery Services.

Prolife Primetime: Frank Pavone welcomes Bishop Joseph Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, for a powerful conversation about the responsibility of Catholics to defend life. Bishop Coffey discusses his longtime involvement in the pro-life movement, the healing offered through Rachel's Vineyard, Mother Teresa's fearless witness against abortion, the importance of bishops speaking clearly on life issues, and the growing challenge of chemical abortion.

In the latest episode of Controversies in Church History, I interviewed Dr. Hanael Bianchi, author of a new titled A Liberal Revolution: The Implementation of Vatican II in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In his book, Dr. Bianchi argues that it was not wild eyed radicals who altered much of Church practice after Vatican II in Baltimore, but a "liberal" consensus of clergy and laity who believed they were making the Church better by embracing notions of personal freedom and democratic decision making. For any traditionally minded Catholics who want a view of how Vatican II affected people on the ground in 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Bianchi's book is a good example of history grounded in primary sources which shed light on this important but controversial episode in the Church's history.

Have you heard of the Season of Creation? Join Angela Sealana and Dr. Virginia Mata, Director for the Archdiocese of San Antonio's Life and Social Justice Ministries, to discover this relatively new season within the Church's life, understand the foundations of Catholic social teaching, and how you can live your faith through action. In this episode, you will learn: Catholic Social Teaching is called the Church's "best-kept secret" because its principles are often overlooked by society. What is it, and how does it relate to Christ? What is the Season of Creation? How does care for God's Creation relate to the Catholic faith? What practical actions can we take to safeguard God's Creation for ourselves, our families, community, and future generations? Featured images of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Continue Your Journey: Visit the official episode page and explore guest information and resources mentioned in this conversation. Jewel for the Journey: "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace." - St. Francis of Assisi Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started.  Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support

On Oct. 24, 2025, Fr. Eric gave a talk to a group of young adults entitled "The Path of Becoming" at St. Francis Xavier in Tottenham, Ontario reflecting mainly on the biographical film "I Like Me" (2025) focusing on John Candy. Major spoilers.   Fr. Eric also refers to a film called "Secretariat" (2010) starring Diane Lane. This event was hosted by Spiritus North of the Office of Catholic Youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is an audio recording of Fr. Eric's talk. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  MD tech tax brings in 23% of what is expected.  The US continues to strike Iran.  The US house averts a government shutdown.  The latest in the Lindsay Clancy case.  Bruce Gartner, Executive Director of MDTA joined the show discussing the latest audit with nearly 818 million in uncollected toll & fees plus the latest on the Key Bridge rebuild.  Gregory Farno, Chancellor of Education at the Archdiocese schools of Baltimore joined the show discussing the start of the new school year.  Jennifer Grondahl, VP of Communications for your Baltimore Orioles joined the show discussing the upcoming events at Camden Yards during the next homestand.  Listen to C4 & Bryan weekdays from 5:30-10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio app!!

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on stories in the Clarion Herald. Dina Dow, director of evangelization and catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: Should the remainder host be consumed after communion or placed in the tabernacle? I've seen it done both ways.

In this episode of Pizza & Side Hugs, the hosts discuss the significance of Confirmation sponsors in the Catholic Church, exploring their roles, responsibilities, and best practices for selecting and engaging with them. They emphasize the importance of building meaningful relationships between sponsors and candidates, ensuring that sponsors are not just chosen out of obligation, but are individuals who can genuinely support and inspire the candidates in their faith journey. The conversation also touches on the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the need for effective communication and preparation for both sponsors and candidates leading up to the Confirmation liturgy. Listen now!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Confirmation and Sponsors05:06 Understanding the Role of Confirmation Sponsors08:35 Best Practices for Choosing Sponsors13:40 Building Relationships with Sponsors20:11 Conclusion and Next StepsLinks"Confirmation Series: Elements of Confirmation Prep" episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19659190pizzasidehugs@gmail.com

Parish renewal can look very different when you're no longer talking about it from a diocesan office—but actually living it as a pastor and parish leader. In Episode 231, Ron Huntley sits down with Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza talk about what they have learned through years of pastoral renewal at St. Clement Parish in Chicago—and why those lessons eventually led them to launch Magnified Ministries. If you're a pastor or parish leader wondering how to move from ideas about renewal into the lived reality of parish transformation, this conversation is for you. And if you're ready to take an honest look at your own parish, take the Parish Missional Health Assessment at huntleyleadership.com. In this episode, you'll learn: – Why renewal leaders need to experience transformation themselves, not simply teach a strategy to others. – Why parish transformation moves much more slowly than a strategic plan might suggest, and why that slowness can be valuable. – How listening to a parish community can become the starting point for vision, strategy, and engagement. – How pastors and parish councils can work together without confusing their different responsibilities and authority. – How to create meaningful connection and belonging as a parish grows larger, including the use of smaller communities and trained leaders who listen rather than simply promote programs. – Why parish renewal requires identifying, forming, and releasing lay leaders rather than relying on the pastor to carry every ministry. – Why pastors shouldn't assume they have to build renewal alone. About Fr. Peter Wojcik Fr. Peter Wojcik is pastor of Saint Clement Parish and Pastoral Strategy Leader for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He teaches negotiation and change management at the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University and serves on the board of Alpha USA and the Vatican's Centesimus Annus pro Pontifice Foundation. Born in Lublin, Poland, Fr. Peter came to Chicago in 2003 for graduate studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2008 and later served with the Renew My Church initiative, helping lead parish spiritual renewal efforts. His academic background includes human behaviour and philosophy, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, an MA in Theology, and post-master certifications in medical ethics, spirituality, and preaching. About Marco Oropeza Marco is a Partner with Aberdeen Advisors where he works closely with CEOs and senior leadership teams on large scale technology enabled transformations. Before joining Aberdeen, Marco was the Chief Program Management Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago and a Project Leader with The Boston Consulting Group. Marco holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He and his wife Christina have 3 children and reside in Chicago. He is a co-founder of Magnified Ministries.​ Links St. Clement Parish: https://www.clement.org Fr. Peter on Instagram & Facebook: @chicagopriest St. Clement Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DpoPMWpWT98bkaGmIoAyg Mentioned Resource Magnified Ministries — a ministry founded by Fr. Peter and Marco to share practical lessons, stories, and approaches for engaging the next generation and helping church leaders learn from what has worked—and what hasn't—in parish life. Visit https://www.magnified-ministries.org/ Take the Parish Missional Health Assessment:  https://huntleyleadership.com ___ Be the first to get updates on our new course by signing up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/huntleyleadership/newsletter-sign-up ___ You can also listen to the podcast weekly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6  Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥  @huntleyleadership    ___ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Connect on LinkedIn ⇥   / huntleyleadership   Follow on Twitter ⇥   / ron_huntley   Follow on Instagram ⇥   / huntleyleadership   Follow on Facebook ⇥   / huntleyleadership   Subscribe to this YouTube channel ⇥  @huntleyleadership   ___

A group of parishoners of Louisville's famous Catholic church Saint Boniface fear that the Archdiocese is planning to close their beloved parish.Dr Fred Williams and music director Bill Lincoln discussed an alternate plan to save St. Boniface on the Terry Meiners show.

We're joined by Claire Gallagher, consecrated virgin in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and project manager of Flourishing Sisterhood, talks about her vocation story. Fr. David Ducote, vocations of director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the call to vocations to the priesthood. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi and editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper updates us on events along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

We're joined by Amy Vaccarella, superintendent of Catholic school in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks family life. Janet Lopez, director of english as second language (ESL) program for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us to discuss the work they do in our area. 

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. James Behan, associate director for young adult ministry and associate director for marriage and family life in Archdiocese of New Orleans talks youth events this school year. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

Missionary priest Fr. Michael Boathene shares a homily during The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 16, 2026. Our parish mission organization is the Archdiocese of Kumasi in Ghana (West Africa), which is involved in the work of evangelization through projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of their people. Their projects include the building and upgrading of rural health clinics, the care for street children and providing accessible, clean drinking water by building new wells and boreholes, especially on school grounds and rural communities.    

In this episode of Pizza & Side Hugs, the hosts begin their Confirmation series by tackling the subject of Confirmation preparation. The discussion highlights key elements of this Sacramental prep, such as the true purpose and meaning of Confirmation, organization, and connection with families and their youth. The hosts also share memorable Confirmation stories and unusual prep challenges. Listen now!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Confirmation Prep01:23 Memorable Confirmation Stories04:50 Unusual Prep Challenges06:40 The Joy of Confirmation Day10:10 Confirmation and Pentecost12:36 Why Confirmation Feels Hard13:47 It's Not a Graduation20:18 Confirmation as Mission Work21:27 Preaching the Gospel Clearly23:54 Leading With Hope25:12 More Than a Checklist27:35 Going Out to Families29:09 Don't Teach Everything at Once32:07 Mission Needs Organization35:21 Organization as Pastoral Care43:20 Diocesan Support and Resources46:46 What's Next in the SeriesLinksConfirmation Guidelines for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis: files.ecatholic.com/39343/documents/2026/2/Confirmation-Guidelines.pdf?t=1770716753000Confirmation Mass Preparation Guidelines for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis: files.ecatholic.com/39343/documents/2026/2/2025ConfirmationMassPreparationHandbook.pdf?t=1770716775000Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Worship: archindy.org/worshipArchdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Youth Ministry: archindyym.comArchdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Catechesis: archindy.org/catechesispizzasidehugs@gmail.com

The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a special "Pope Hat" giveaway. Meanwhile, an Archdiocese in Colombia calls for prayers after a devastating earthquake. And, Pope Leo reflects on one of the most beloved stories in Scripture: Christ walking on water.

A public opinion poll from the University of Chicago indicates many Chicagoans feel like violent crime rates are rising even though the data doesn't support it. We dig into why that is with contributors Adora Namigadde and Brandon Pope. Plus, we break down a countersuit from the Archdiocese of Chicago, and take the City Cast landmarks quiz. Good News: Sky vs. Sun, Sky vs. Aces  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, July episode: Broadway In Chicago - The Notebook Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

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