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Fr. David Gunter, MIC reflected on the spiritual battle between good and evil, drawing attention to the importance of St. Michael the Archangel and devotion to Our Lady. He connected the message of Revelation 12 with the apparitions of Fatima in 1917, emphasizing St. Michael's role in defending the faithful against the forces of darkness. He also recalled the tradition that Pope Leo XIII had a disturbing mystical experience involving Satan's desire to attack the Church, after which the pope composed the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. Although this prayer was later removed from the regular prayers said after Mass following the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council, devotion to St. Michael has continued to grow as Catholics seek spiritual protection. Fr. Gunter compared the moral confusion of the modern world to a biblical flood—not a flood of water, but one of immorality and sin. In the midst of this spiritual struggle, he presented the Blessed Virgin Mary as a loving mother who protects her children and the Church and leads them closer to Christ. He emphasized that devotion to Our Lady, encouraged in a special way by St. John Paul II, offers hope and spiritual strength in confronting the problems of our time. The teaching ultimately called Catholics to deepen their prayer, entrust themselves to the protection of Mary, and invoke St. Michael the Archangel for courage and defense in the continuing spiritual battle. Readings for September 29th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092926.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in Pontmain, France, but there's a good chance you don't know about it. In the small, pious village of Pontmain, in the country's northwest, Our Lady of Hope is said to have stopped the advance of Prussian troops during the Franco-Prussian war, and appeared to children while delivering a message: "MAIS PRIEZ MES ENFANTS DIEU VOUS EXAUCERA EN PEU DE TEMPS, MON FILS SE LAISSE TOUCHER / But pray, my children. God will hear you in time. My Son allows Himself to be touched." Faith Full is a Catholic podcast hosted by Tony Ganzer. Today we learn about the Marian apparition of Pontmain from Fr. Kevin O'Donnell, Auxiliary Chaplain at the Basilica of Notre Dame de Pontmain. The official Pontmain website: https://sanctuaire-pontmain.fr/lhistoire/ Visit our website: https://www.faithfullpod.com Donate: https://www.faithfullpod.com/support/ Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-full-podcast/id1363835811 YouTube: https://youtu.be/sjFA9QtxwEg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34sSHs8hHpOCi5csuTtiIv  

Read OnlineThe Ministry of the ArchangelsJesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him.” Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” John 1:47–49Today we celebrate the only three heavenly spirits given names in Sacred Scripture: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. In Heaven, the angels are pure spirits with unique and eternal identities. The names given in Scripture reveal their particular missions to humanity. These three archangels reveal God's power, presence, and mercy through their heavenly missions, carried out in perfect obedience to His will for the good of souls.Michael means “Who is like God?” His name is a rhetorical question that reflects his role as the great defender of God's glory against the pride of the devil. He cast Lucifer from Heaven and continues to defend the Church today.Gabriel means “God is my strength” and is the herald of divine mysteries, most notably sent to the Blessed Virgin Mary to announce the Incarnation of the Son of God. He strengthens those called to fulfill God's plan, as he did with Mary and Zechariah.Raphael means “God heals” and is the guide and healer in the Book of Tobit, sent to bring physical and spiritual restoration. His mission reveals God's desire to accompany us on our journey, bringing healing to body and soul.Today's Gospel offers a profound insight into the role of angels in our lives and in the life of the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ. The passage recounts the call of Nathanael, who is identified with Bartholomew in the Synoptic Gospels. When Nathanael approaches Jesus at Philip's invitation, Jesus immediately speaks a prophetic truth: “Here is a true child of Israel.”On a deeper level, the True Child of Israel is Christ Himself—the Son of Man, born of David's line, descended from the patriarch Jacob, whom God named Israel. In calling Nathanael a true child of Israel, Jesus reveals not only Nathanael's current disposition of an open and sincere heart, but also what he would become. Over time, through his witness of Christ's Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and his apostolic mission, Nathanael became truly united to Christ—transformed into one in whom Christ lived and acted.Jesus continues: “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this… you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man” (John 1:50–51). This alludes to Jacob's dream in Genesis 28:12, in which he saw a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels going up and down upon it.That prophetic vision was fulfilled in Christ. The ladder is Christ Himself, the sole Mediator between Heaven and earth. Gabriel's announcement of the Incarnation marks its beginning, and the angels' ministry continues throughout Jesus' earthly life, explicitly mentioned after His temptation in the desert and again during His Agony in the Garden. But the angelic ministry extends beyond Christ's earthly life into the Church, His Body. Nathanael—and every member of the Church—shares in this mystical communion. Angels now ascend with our prayers and descend with God's aid as we continue His saving mission.Reflect today on the heavenly mystery that through Christ, Heaven is opened, and the angels of God continue their ministry among us at His command. Like Nathanael and all the saints who have gone before us, we are invited to rely on the angelic ministry as members of the Body of Christ. Call on Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael to guide, defend, and heal you as you walk this path of holiness in union with Christ.Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, defend, strengthen, and heal us as we continue our pilgrimage to Heaven. With Nathanael and all the saints, may we become true children of the Promise, living members of the Body of Christ. Continuously ascend with our prayers to Heaven and return to us with God's aid, so that we may one day share fully in the life of Heaven. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Mosaic of the Tympanum depicting the Three Archangels, by Guibert-Martin Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Read OnlineThe Most Perfect DiscipleThe mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” Luke 8:19–21In biblical Greek, the word translated as “brothers” can refer not only to biological siblings but also to close relatives, kinsmen, or even spiritual brethren, depending on the context. For example, the Greek translation of Genesis 13:8 describes Abraham and Lot as “brothers,” even though Lot is Abraham's nephew. In Acts 1:15, Peter stood up in the midst of the “brothers,” referring to the larger group of about 120 gathered disciples. And in Romans 1:13, Saint Paul addresses his “brothers” in Rome, meaning all the believers gathered in that city.Therefore, when we read that Jesus' mother and His “brothers” came to see Him, the Church has always maintained that this is not a reference to biological siblings—since Jesus is the only Son of the Blessed Virgin Mary—but to extended relatives, likely from Nazareth, such as cousins or other close kin.Nonetheless, at first glance, another point of confusion could arise from this passage. It might appear that Jesus is distancing Himself not only from His extended kin, but even from His own mother. But is that the case? Certainly not. In fact, a clearer spiritual reading of this passage reveals quite the opposite.Considering the Blessed Virgin Mary's arrival and Jesus' statement that “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it,” who better fulfills this than His own mother? No one. Though she was conceived in grace, receiving the singular privilege of being preserved from original sin from the first moment of her existence, she still possessed free will. Like Adam and Eve—who were created in a state of original innocence—Mary could have freely chosen to turn from God in selfishness and sin. But she didn't.Throughout her life, the Mother of God, who was conceived immaculately, chose, by her free will, to cooperate with grace in every moment. Furthermore, unlike Lucifer—who, according to tradition, saw the glory of his being and desired to exalt himself as god—Mary, seeing the glory of her Immaculate Heart, chose the path of humility and perfect obedience. She never exalted herself but always magnified the Lord.Today's Gospel, in fact, highlights a central mystery and glory of her life: her humility. Jesus knew her humility. As her divine Son, He knew her better than she knew herself. He created her and loved her with the perfection of divine love. Out of that love, He revealed her hidden sanctity by speaking a truth that many might misunderstand but that she, in her simplicity and grace, would fully understand. That truth Jesus spoke would be proclaimed for all eternity: She, more than anyone else, heard the Word of God and acted upon it.This statement is glorious because it highlights Mary's virtue and reveals the depth of her relationship with Jesus. Their bond was not merely biological. She was not first and foremost His mother because she gave birth to Him but because she heard His Word and responded to it with perfect fidelity. That is why she is the most perfect disciple.While it would be an unimaginable gift to be Jesus' mother or one of His biological relatives, Jesus uses this moment to extend an even greater invitation to all of us to become His spiritual kin. He opens the door for all to share in the dignity of divine kinship by listening to His Word and putting it into practice. This is not a lesser calling; it is the very heart of Christian discipleship.Reflect today on the sublime vocation to which you are called. You may not have carried Christ in your womb, but you are invited to carry Him in your heart through grace and obedience. Hear His Word. Cherish it. Act upon it. In doing so, you will not only become a disciple, you will become family and a more perfect disciple.My God and Brother, You have invited us into the family of God, not by blood but by grace and obedience. May I always live up to this calling, never seeking to elevate myself through pride, but choosing instead to humble myself in imitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May she, my spiritual mother, be my model of perfect love and my guide in true familial union with You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, reminds us today, as we celebrate the feast of St. Januarius, that our Christian life is meant to bear abundant fruit for the Kingdom of God. St. Januarius lived during a time when Christianity was persecuted and not yet accepted, yet he remained faithful to Christ even unto martyrdom. From his life, we learn the fruit of perseverance—a faith that continues to bear fruit even after death. Through his courageous witness, he led others to Jesus, and even today his life continues to testify to our hope in eternal life. Like a seed planted in good soil, a life rooted in Christ can produce fruit far beyond what we ourselves may ever see. How, then, do we become good and holy soil in the world? We can look to the Blessed Virgin Mary as our model. Mary received the Word of God with an open and humble heart, allowed it to take root within her, and faithfully gave herself to God's will. To become fruitful, we too must make our hearts good soil—open to God's Word, nourished by prayer and the sacraments, and willing to persevere through difficulties. When we follow Mary's example and allow Jesus to live and work within us, our lives can become fertile ground through which God plants seeds of faith, hope, and love, bearing abundant fruit for His Kingdom. Readings for September 19th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091926.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

  The month of September is traditionally dedicated to meditating upon the Seven Sorrows (or Dolors) of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so we decided to encore episodes about this beautiful devotion.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-073RR-SevenSorrowsPt1.mp3

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

We check out the initial article from Issue 136 (Summer 2026) of The Fatima Crusader.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalen.Stabant autem juxta crucem Jesu mater ejus, et soror matris ejus, Maria Cleophae, et Maria Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son.Cum vidisset ergo Jesus matrem, et discipulum stantem, quem diligebat, dicit matri suae : Mulier, ecce filius tuus. 27 After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his own.Deinde dicit discipulo : Ecce mater tua. Et ex illa hora accepit eam discipulus in sua.

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

American Evangelical Christianity is in crisis. The story of how it got here is an important part of this series but there are several reasons so many evangelical Christians are discontent and looking for something else, something with historical roots, with a sense of tradition, with a sense of of transcendence, with reverent worship, and with a deeper view of the sacraments. It is the conviction of the Heidelberg Reformation Association that the answer to the longing for more lies not in Rome or in the Eastern Orthodox traditions but, as it were, in Geneva. In this series we will explore the history, theology, piety and practice of Roman Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox traditions, and we will compare and contrast those two traditions with historic Reformed theology, piety, and practice. This episode of the Heidelcast is sponsored by the Heidelberg Reformation Association. You love the Heidelcast and the Heidelblog. You share it with friends, with members of your church, and others but have you stopped to think what would happen if it all disappeared? The truth is that we depend on your support. If you don't make the coffer clink, the HRA will simply sink. Won't you help us keep it going? The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All your gifts are tax deductible. Use the donate link on this page or mail a check to Heidelberg Reformation Association, 1637 E Valley Parkway #391, Escondido CA 92027. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Academic) Recovering the Reformed Confession (P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization  

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Sunday Gospel, from St. Matthew 18:21-35, we hear the story of the merciless servant, whom we all might judge as a mean, heartless man.But we'd better stop and think for a moment that we ourselves may be that merciless servant described in the parable.Every time we sin, we incur a debt to God's loving, infinite mercy. Then can it happen that we can be so heartless and foolish as to refuse to forgive a neighbor for some offense he has committed against us?Will it be the fate of all unforgiving Christians a deserved punishment of the merciless?That day has not yet come for us. And we still have time to put our affairs in order.We can still forgive all our enemies from our hearts. If we do not, we are cutting ourselves off from the possibility of having our own sins and offenses forgiven by God. We might then have the word of our divine Lord, as we read in today's parable: "So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”Also, September 13 marks the fifth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, which occurred in 1917 at Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal.An immense crowd of around 30,000 to 40,000 pilgrims accompanied the three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—to the site, hoping for a glimpse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Around noon, after a flash of light, the children saw Mary appear above the Holm oak tree. Our Lady told the children to continue praying the Rosary daily to bring an end to World War I. She stated that God was pleased with their sacrifices but instructed them not to sleep with the penitential ropes on, to wear them only during the daytime.Mary promised that during her final visit on October 13, Our Lord, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus would appear, and she would perform a great miracle so that all would believe.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠September 13, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

[Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary]

Send us Fan MailFive men. Five very different lives. One surprising definition of power. We're tracing the stories of five of the most influential Catholic saints to find what actually changes a soul and what can change ours too. If you've ever felt stuck in prayer, tired of shallow motivation, or unsure how to grow in holiness without burning out, these saints offer something better than hype: a proven path rooted in grace, the sacraments, and surrender to God's will.We start with Saint Augustine of Hippo, the brilliant mind with a restless heart, and follow his road from searching to conversion through mercy, truth, and the prayers that wouldn't quit. Then we step into the radical simplicity of Saint Francis of Assisi, whose poverty becomes real joy, and the fiery clarity of Saint Anthony of Padua, whose preaching and miracles flow from deep Eucharistic devotion. From there, we move into the interior life with Saint John of the Cross and his teaching on the dark night of the soul, where suffering can purify love when it's united to Christ.Finally, we meet Saint John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, whose life in the confessional and before the tabernacle shows how confession, Eucharistic adoration, and pastoral sacrifice can renew a whole community. Along the way we talk about Catholic devotion to the Eucharist, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the communion of saints, and practical ways to ask for their intercession through the Rosary and novenas. Subscribe for more Catholic faith and spirituality, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review. Which of these saints do you want to learn from first?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...

The miraculous conception and birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary removed the shame of barrenness from her parents, Saints Joachim & Anna. She was a precursor of the One Who would come through her to remove the shame of us all, our Lord Jesus Christ. To honor this most blessed among women, we look to the types fulfilled by her in the Old Testament. She is the fulfillment of the Ark of the Covenant, the burning bush, and the golden candle stand in the Tabernacle. As we do so, we remember that when we consider the Mother of God, she either reveals something wondrous about her Son our Lord, or we see something of our most true selves because of Him.

The Feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a liturgical celebration held annually on September 12. The celebration began in Spain in 1513. Pope Innocent XI extended it to the entire Western Church in 1683 to thank Our Lady for the victory of Poland over the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vienna. The name Mary derives from the Hebrew Miryam or Aramaic Maryam. The name is honored because it belongs to the Mother of God, representing purity, grace, and maternal intercession. Enjoy a reading from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 1. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark's video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Breathe Bible podcast (LifeAudio Podcast Network, Salem Web Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

We celebrate our Queen's Sweet Name and enjoy the final installment of a magnificent biblical exegesis on the connection between the Apocalypse and Fatima from the third volume in The Whole Truth About Fatima.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!

Chéri Ballinger was a model and actress with everything ahead of her. Then, on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, after praying several Rosaries, she fell seven feet from a trampoline onto concrete. The traumatic brain injury left her unable to walk or talk. Doctors were astonished she survived without breaking her neck, but they gave her little hope of returning to a normal life.Ballinger credits Our Lady with sparing her life. The Rosary, prayer, offering up her suffering, and ultimately surrendering herself completely to God's will sustained her through years of rehabilitation. Her recovery was miraculous—and it came with a new mission.She returned to public life as a warrior for Christ. She became an executive producer of Roe v. Wade, entered advocacy and speaking work, and now argues that women should look to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the ultimate model of womanhood—not attempt to imitate men. Ballinger calls women to embrace their distinctive capacity for nurturing, love, beauty, and elevating society.Her message to Catholics facing suffering: your life has purpose. Entrust yourself to God and Our Lady. The accident was devastating. But it was not the end. It was the beginning of a mission. And the woman who lost everything found the only thing that matters.Make the switch today to iCatholicMobile today!iCatholic Mobile—supporting the Catholic faith with every connection.https://www.facebook.com/icatholicmobile https://www.icatholicmobile.com/ HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters. The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671 was extended to all of Spain and the Kingdom of Naples. In 1683, John Sobieski, king of Poland, brought an army to the outskirts of Vienna to stop the advance of Muslim armies loyal to Mohammed IV of Constantinople. After Sobieski entrusted himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he and his soldiers thoroughly defeated the Muslims. Pope Innocent XI extended this feast to the entire Church. Reflection Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God's infinite goodness. She helps us to open our hearts to God's ways, wherever those may lead us. Honored under the title “Queen of Peace,” Mary encourages us to cooperate with Jesus in building a peace based on justice, a peace that respects the fundamental human rights of all peoples.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

End your day with calm and grace through this peaceful night prayer. In this follow-along bedtime prayer, we entrust ourselves to God's care, give thanks for the blessings of the day, and ask for restful sleep under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Let this be a gentle companion as you quiet your mind and heart before sleep.Subscribe to RosaryMinded for daily prayers, Rosaries, and spiritual comfort.#EveningPrayer #BedtimePrayer #RosaryMinded #NightPrayer #CatholicPrayer #PeacefulPrayer

"Jesus Christ is proud to be associated with you." Are you willing to let Him love you—even in your brokenness?

Meeting God in the EverydayFr. Luke Doyle joins Catholic Women Now to talk about his first book, Priest in the Wild: Stories of Meeting God in the Everyday, published by Ascension. Fr. Luke explains that he didn't write the book to tell readers how to be holy, but to invite them into the countless ways Jesus approaches us in ordinary moments. He names "self-made aloneness" as one of the great lies of the spiritual life — the assumption that we're on our own for most of the day — and reminds listeners that everyone who seeks will find. Holiness, he says, is simply living life with God: more about trusting, listening, and receiving than achieving.Childlike vs. ChildishMinistering at a large secular university, Fr. Luke sees young people crushed by a culture that says everything is permitted and nothing is forgiven — where identity gets reduced to a GPA, a body, or a social media metric. His response has been to teach them how to play in the Kingdom. Drawing on life as an uncle in a family of eight kids, he distinguishes childlikeness — trust, wonder, freedom, willingness to risk and to share — from childishness, the posture of "no" and "mine" and "I'll do it myself." He shares how a moment of prayer, framed by an unforgettable scene from Elf, awakened his own desire to be introduced to God the Father.Why Love Plays OffenseOne of the most talked-about chapters in the book comes from Matthew 16. Worn out from constantly defending the Church in a progressive campus environment, Fr. Luke brought his frustration to prayer — and Jesus pointed him to a single word: gates. Gates are defensive weapons. If the gates of hell will not prevail, then hell is the one playing defense. Love, by its nature, moves toward others. The Church isn't built to hold a line; she's sent on mission.Mary, the GOAT — and the Serpent-CrusherFr. Luke tells the story of calling Our Lady "the GOAT" in an Assumption homily and the parishioner who came at him ready for battle. His point: no one has trusted, listened to, and moved with God better than His own mother. He also shares his lifelong fear of snakes and the comfort of an image found in nearly every depiction of Mary — her heel on the serpent. His shorthand for handing her our fears: pray and squish.Spiritual Fatherhood and the Freedom of "Yes"With refreshing honesty, Fr. Luke describes discerning his vocation while begging the Lord not to call him to the priesthood, fearing celibacy would be a "no" to intimacy and fatherhood. In prayer, Jesus asked him a question that changed everything: Is marriage big enough for your heart? Five years ordained, he describes walking into a room and being father to every person in it — young or old — as the fulfillment his heart was actually made for.Lion StrengthFr. Luke closes with Narnia. Aslan — the lion who is the Christ figure of the series — calls the fearful forward and tells them to press into his mane, listen to his heartbeat, and receive his strength. That, Fr. Luke says, is exactly what the sacraments do. Christ the Lion of the tribe of Judah breathes on us in Holy Communion and Confession and sends us out as lions and lionesses to renew His Kingdom. His closing prayer and blessing are worth hearing to the end.Also in This EpisodeJulie opens the show with truth, beauty, and goodness from a recent trip to South Africa — vineyards, three oceans meeting, and elephants caring for their own — and how encountering God's creation half a world away reveals the same Father at work.Learn MoreGet Priest in the Wild from AscensionLearn more about Fr. 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Homily by Fr. Michael Renninger

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Young People Want Marriage—So Why Aren’t They Dating? (3:17) Tomorrow on Trending (23:20) Falling in love with the idea of people rather than people (25:14) Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary (41:01) Consecration to Mary (44:48) Resources mentioned: Bloom For Catholic Women https://www.bloomforcatholicwomen.com/ State of Our Unions 2026: The Dating Recession | Institute for Family Studies https://ifstudies.org/report-brief/state-of-our-unions-2026-the-dating-recession?utm Consecrate yourself to Mary: 3 simple steps: Choose a Marian feast date for your consecration to Mary – https://www.marian.org/mary/feastdays.php (next one starts Oct 19 for Presentation of Mary on Nov 21) Count back 33 days and begin on that date Start the 33 day consecration with St. Louis De Montfort’s guide – https://smile.amazon.com/Total-Consecration-Jesus-Thru-Mary/dp/1505112982/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=preparation+for+total+consecration+according+to+st.+louis+de+montfort&qid=1599604458&sr=8-2 Feast Days of Mary https://marian.org/mary/feast-days What is spiritual motherhood? https://relevantradio.com/2024/04/facing-infertility-or-miscarraige-what-is-spiritual-motherhood/

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Scott Hahn. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast First Reading: Micah 5: 1-4a or Romans 8: 28-30 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 13: 6ab, 6c Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-16, 18-23   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on September 8, 2026. The readings are from Micah 5:1-4a or Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 13:6ab, 6c, Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SlakingThirsts/

Original Airdate: September 8 2023 === Gospel  Matthew 1:18-23 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us.” Reflection The Old Testament is filled with truth, but the New Testament adds so much to what it was teaching. The prophecy is that God one day will be with us. His name will be Emmanuel. But then when He comes the name given to him is Jesus, and it's the image of the reason God is going to become part of our life in a more intimate way, because He's there to save us from evil, from sin, from destruction. He's not just with us, but He's in us. Closing Prayer God, it's only with your grace that were able to dig deeply into the fullness of who God is in this world with us. Keep us open to the realization of something so amazing that it's hard for us to comprehend. We tend to work on our own to please God, but the key is to allow God to work through us. And we ask this In Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Feast Day is intimately tied to the Office of Mary's Divine Maternity, which was celebrated on October 11 of each year on the liturgical calendar prior to Vatican II; now, it is celebrated as the great “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God” each year on January 1. More on Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

September 8th, 2026 - We walk through the origins of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Then, we welcome Luis Roman and Luis Piccinali to preview Murder in the 33rd Degree, an upcoming documentary trilogy that covers Vatican corruption in 1977-78 and the Year of the Three Popes based on personal testimony from Fr. Charles Murr. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Friends of the Rosary,Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We rejoice in her birthday, as the Church has done from the earliest times. In Mary, all human nature is exalted.This is one of the three birthdays in the Church Calendar—the Birth of Jesus (December 25), the Birth of John the Baptist (June 24), and the Birthday of Mary. All three were born without original sin, although Mary and Jesus were conceived without sin, and St. John was cleansed of original sin while in the womb at the Visitation.Mary was "of the lineage of Abraham, born of the tribe of Judah and of the progeny of King David, from whom the Son of God was born, made man by the work of the Holy Spirit, to free humanity from the ancient bondage of sin," the Roman Martyrology states.Mary, the spiritual mother of all men, was born to be the mother of the Savior of the world and the holiest of God's creatures.Because of her Son's infinite merits, she was conceived and born immaculate and full of grace.Through her, Queen of heaven and of earth, all grace is given to men, and by the will of God, we receive the gift of faith to grow in likeness of their Head, Christ the Lord.Let us often call upon the Blessed Virgin as "Cause of our joy", one of the most beautiful titles in her litany. September 8 is a day of Thanksgiving celebration!Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠September 8, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Fr. Steve's Homily from September 8, 2026

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today's readings First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a Psalm: Psalm 13:6ab, 6c Gospel: Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Catholic Radio Network

May your mother intercede for us, Lord.

September 8th, 2026:  The Second of Three Liturgical Birthdays;  The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary;  Why Does Mary Have So Many Privileges?;  Bl Anaclete Gonzalez Flores;  Puzzle vs Mystery

From the very beginning, God spoke of the Woman whose offspring would crush the serpent's head: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers” (Genesis 3:15). In the fullness of time, that prophecy shone forth in the Blessed Virgin Mary, the humble handmaid whose “yes” opened the way for the coming of our Savior. Through Mary came Jesus Christ, the One who conquered sin, death, and the ancient serpent. No wonder the devils despise her: they see in her the humble Woman whom God chose to oppose their pride, the Mother of the One who destroyed their dominion. Mary does not draw hearts away from Christ—she leads them to Him. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

Read OnlineThe Dawn of Salvation“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20–21The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls exactly nine months after the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and is one of only three liturgical feasts commemorating a birth, alongside those of Jesus and John the Baptist, highlighting her unique role in salvation history. Though Scripture is silent on her birth and early life, early Christian tradition, particularly the Protoevangelium of James, offers insights and gives us the names of her parents, Joachim and Anne. The feast likely originated in the fifth or sixth century and is linked to the dedication of a church near what was believed to be her birthplace in Jerusalem.The Blessed Virgin Mary's birth is symbolically depicted as the “dawn of salvation” because she is the pure and holy vessel prepared to bear the Son of God. Today, as we celebrate her birth, we also honor her entire life and her perfect holiness, rejoicing in the wondrous work God accomplished in and through her. She is the dawn that precedes the rising Sun. In honoring her nativity, we celebrate the approach of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.The longer version of today's Gospel presents us with the lengthy genealogy of Jesus according to Saint Matthew. While at first glance this may seem only to be a historical list, it teaches us that God's plan of salvation unfolds gradually and purposefully through generations. Each name, each family, each story, contributes to the coming of the Messiah. The Blessed Virgin Mary stands at the culmination of this line, as the one chosen before time to give flesh to the Eternal Word. In her, the promises made to Abraham and David are fulfilled.The genealogy includes not only patriarchs and kings, but also some Gentiles, and others with morally complex stories. In each of them, we are invited to rejoice that God used the great and the lowly, the righteous and sinner, all to bring about the Incarnation and the gift of salvation. This same truth remains in our lives today.Though Jesus' bloodline is traced back to Abraham, with whom God made His foundational covenant, there is a mystical way in which His genealogy continues today. Though the Immaculate Conception, the Birth of Mary, and the Incarnation of the Son of God took place in a singularly unique way some 2,000 years ago, these glorious events in salvation history continue in our lives. Like each person in Jesus' bloodline, we are called to contribute to His ongoing presence in this world by being members of His family, sons and daughters of the Mother of God, and members of His new bloodline of grace.One way we do this is by imitating Saint Joseph. As today's Gospel continues, we hear the angel's words to Joseph, assuring him of the divine origin of Mary's Child. Joseph's holy obedience allows the mystery of the Incarnation to proceed within the sanctity of a human family. Mary's maternity, safeguarded by Joseph's silent strength, reveals that God's greatest works unfold in humility and hiddenness.Today, in imitation of Mary and Joseph, God also says to us, “Do not be afraid…” Do not be afraid to be the dawn of salvation today, for yourself and as instruments of God's living presence to others. Do not be afraid to say “Yes” to God's will, even when it is hidden in mystery. Do not be afraid to carry Christ within you, to bring Him to birth in the lives of others, to stand in silent trust when the world does not understand the ways of grace. God's light dawns again today in your own life. Rejoice in that light.Reflect today on how you are called to carry forward the light of Christ in this world. Ponder the hidden ways God continues to unfold His saving plan through your life. Rejoice in the gift of Mary, the Mother of God and our mother, and seek her prayers so that you may become more fully a member of the household of faith and a bearer of divine life to others.Dearest Mother Mary, we rejoice in your holy birth, the dawn of our salvation. You are the pure vessel prepared by God to bring forth the Savior of the world. Intercede for us, your children, that we may say “Yes” to God's will as you did and allow His saving grace to shine through us. May we never be afraid to walk in His light. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Full Text of Readings Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lectionary: 636 The Saint of the day is Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Story of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Church has celebrated Mary's birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8 date helped determine the date for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. Scripture does not give an account of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. However, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James fills in the gap. This work has no historical value, but it does reflect the development of Christian piety. According to this account, Anna and Joachim are infertile but pray for a child. They receive the promise of a child who will advance God's plan of salvation for the world. Such a story, like many biblical counterparts, stresses the special presence of God in Mary's life from the beginning. Saint Augustine connects Mary's birth with Jesus' saving work. He tells the earth to rejoice and shine forth in the light of her birth. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley. Through her birth the nature inherited from our first parents is changed.” The opening prayer at Mass speaks of the birth of Mary's Son as the dawn of our salvation, and asks for an increase of peace. Reflection We can see every human birth as a call for new hope in the world. The love of two human beings has joined with God in his creative work. The loving parents have shown hope in a world filled with travail. The new child has the potential to be a channel of God's love and peace to the world. This is all true in a magnificent way in Mary. If Jesus is the perfect expression of God's love, Mary is the foreshadowing of that love. If Jesus has brought the fullness of salvation, Mary is its dawning. Birthday celebrations bring happiness to the celebrant as well as to family and friends. Next to the birth of Jesus, Mary's birth offers the greatest possible happiness to the world. Each time we celebrate her birth, we can confidently hope for an increase of peace in our hearts and in the world at large.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Starting the morning off with God is the key to strength and success in your day!Join me in praying the Catholic morning offering, as well as hear meditations, learn about the saint of the day,  and hear today's Scripture readings from Holy Mass.To sign up to receive a daily email of the Morning Offering through The Catholic Company, go to https://www.morningoffering.com/Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.The Morning Glory Consecration Prayer is excerpted from "33 Days to Morning Glory:  A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration" by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, © 2011 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M., p. 137.If you have any comments, please email me at Deanna.pierre25@gmail.com.Support the show

American Evangelical Christianity is in crisis. The story of how it got here is an important part of this series but there are several reasons so many evangelical Christians are discontent and looking for something else, something with historical roots, with a sense of tradition, with a sense of of transcendence, with reverent worship, and with a deeper view of the sacraments. It is the conviction of the Heidelberg Reformation Association that the answer to the longing for more lies not in Rome or in the Eastern Orthodox traditions but, as it were, in Geneva. In this series we will explore the history, theology, piety and practice of Roman Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox traditions, and we will compare and contrast those two traditions with historic Reformed theology, piety, and practice. This episode of the Heidelcast is sponsored by the Heidelberg Reformation Association. You love the Heidelcast and the Heidelblog. You share it with friends, with members of your church, and others but have you stopped to think what would happen if it all disappeared? The truth is that we depend on your support. If you don't make the coffer clink, the HRA will simply sink. Won't you help us keep it going? The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All your gifts are tax deductible. Use the donate link on this page or mail a check to Heidelberg Reformation Association, 1637 E Valley Parkway #391, Escondido CA 92027. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary (Lexham Academic) Recovering the Reformed Confession (P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization