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Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. This continues to be an emotionally filled time for the Parish and its families as the school closes this month after 150 years of offering excellent Catholic education. Father Anthony offers daily prayer with the Litany to the Sacred Heart. After prayer Father chats about Corpus Christi and the differences in how we celebrate it today. He then reads from the Letter of St. Ephrem, todays saint of the day, unpacking his words applicability to current times. Father concludes the show with the words of St. Boniface of the seventh century who was a reformer in his time founding and restoring dioceses. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
Trinity Anglican Seminary is built on the same daily prayer rhythms you practice every time you hit play. Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer. Weekly Eucharist. It's a place where chapel and classroom aren't two separate worlds, they're one. This June, you can experience it firsthand, whether you're seeking a degree or just a week of learning and formation. Intensive registration is open now at tas.edu/dailyoffice.Morning Prayer for Friday, June 5, 2026 (Proper 4; Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, Missionary to the Germans, Martyr, 754).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 86-87Joshua 3Luke 19:29-48Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.
Trinity Anglican Seminary is built on the same daily prayer rhythms you practice every time you hit play. Morning Prayer. Evening Prayer. Weekly Eucharist. It's a place where chapel and classroom aren't two separate worlds, they're one. This June, you can experience it firsthand, whether you're seeking a degree or just a week of learning and formation. Intensive registration is open now at tas.edu/dailyoffice.Evening Prayer for Friday, June 5, 2026 (Proper 4; Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, Missionary to the Germans, Martyr, 754).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 88Ezekiel 10Acts 10:1-23Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 3: 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Mark 12: 35-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at www.stpaulcenter.com/memberships
Today’s Topics: Joshua Charles joins Terry for Friday with the Fathers 1) Gospel – Mark 12:35-37 – As Jesus was teaching in the temple areaHe said, “How do the scribes claim that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, inspired by the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies under your feet.' David himself calls him ‘lord'; so how is he his son?” The great crowd heard this with delight. Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Saint Boniface, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Terry and Joshua discuss Early Father of the Church: Saint Boniface and Development of Doctrine
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St. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr (Memorial)
Friends of the Rosary,Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Boniface (c. 673-680-754), Bishop and Martyr, a Benedictine monk in the Middle Ages who was chosen by divine Providence to become Germany's great apostle and patron. Catholic Germany still venerates him as its father in the faith. The famous abbey of Fulda, where his body lies, has remained the national shrine of Catholic Germany. When he was about to administer confirmation to a group of neophytes at Dockum, a band of barbarous pagans overpowered and put him to death.In today's Gospel (John 10:11-16), we see Christ the Lord as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep – all of us – without hesitation."I am the good shepherd,and I know mine and mine know me,just as the Father knows me and I know the Father;and I will lay down my life for the sheep.I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold.These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice,and there will be one flock, one shepherd."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• June 5, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Send us Fan MailA quiet monk from Anglo-Saxon England walks into the forests of Germania and refuses to blink. Saint Boniface, remembered as the Apostle of Germany, isn't just a heroic name from Catholic history; he's a blueprint for what evangelization looks like when it's rooted in prayer, sharpened by learning, and willing to risk everything for the Gospel.We follow Boniface from his early life as Winfrith in 7th century Wessex through his Benedictine formation, his growing hunger to preach Christ beyond familiar borders, and the hard realities of missionary work among the Germanic tribes. You'll hear why his strategy matters: patient catechesis instead of cheap wins, building monasteries as centers of learning and charity, and forming stable Christian communities that can endure long after a single preacher is gone.Then we step into one of the most unforgettable scenes in early medieval Christianity: the Donar Oak at Geismar, a sacred tree tied to Thor and to a whole system of fear. Boniface's bold act isn't about theatrics; it's a direct challenge to false security and a proclamation of a God who brings mercy, not terror. We also dig into his commitment to unity with Rome, his relationships with Popes Gregory II and Gregory III, and his work reforming a confused Frankish Church through synods, stronger discipline, and clearer teaching.If you care about Catholic saints, Church history, missionary courage, and what real renewal costs, this story delivers. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves the saints, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.https://journeysoffaith.com/Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload 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 ...
Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Boniface, 680-754; sent by Pope Gregory to consolidate the missions in Germany; he became a bishop, and later papal legate. at almost 80, he resigned his positions and retired to Frisia as a missionary, where he was martyred while reading a book Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/5/26 Gospel: Mark 12:35-37
ROSARY - SORROWFUL MYSTERIES today. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Friday.
The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Timothy 3: 10-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Mark 12: 35-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at www.stpaulcenter.com/memberships
Saints du jour 2026-06-05 Saint Boniface et Saint Franc by Radio Maria France
Jesus is not simply someone who gives advice or inspiration. He is Lord. He desires our whole heart.
Happy feast of St. Boniface! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share about his role in the evangelization of Germany. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on the pope’s recent comments about the importance of liturgy, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect Prayer for the Feast of St. Boniface May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord, that we may firmly hold the faith he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood and confidently profess it by our deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and MartyrJohn 10:11-16Jesus said:"I am the good shepherd.A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.A hired man, who is not a shepherdand whose sheep are not his own,sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away,and the wolf catches and scatters them."
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Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Lectionary: 357 The Saint of the day is Saint Boniface Saint Boniface's Story Boniface, known as the apostle of the Germans, was an English Benedictine monk who gave up being elected abbot to devote his life to the conversion of the Germanic tribes. Two characteristics stand out: his Christian orthodoxy and his fidelity to the pope of Rome. How absolutely necessary this orthodoxy and fidelity were is borne out by the conditions Saint Boniface found on his first missionary journey in 719 at the request of Pope Gregory II. Paganism was a way of life. What Christianity he did find had either lapsed into paganism or was mixed with error. The clergy were mainly responsible for these latter conditions since they were in many instances uneducated, lax and questionably obedient to their bishops. In particular instances their very ordinations were questionable. These are the conditions that Saint Boniface was to report in 722 on his first return visit to Rome. The Holy Father instructed him to reform the German Church. The pope sent letters of recommendation to religious and civil leaders. Boniface later admitted that his work would have been unsuccessful, from a human viewpoint, without a letter of safe-conduct from Charles Martel, the powerful Frankish ruler, grandfather of Charlemagne. Boniface was finally made a regional bishop and authorized to organize the whole German Church. He was eminently successful. In the Frankish kingdom, he met great problems because of lay interference in bishops' elections, the worldliness of the clergy and lack of papal control. During a final mission to the Frisians, Boniface and 53 companions were massacred while he was preparing converts for confirmation. In order to restore the Germanic Church to its fidelity to Rome and to convert the pagans, Saint Boniface had been guided by two principles. The first was to restore the obedience of the clergy to their bishops in union with the pope of Rome. The second was the establishment of many houses of prayer which took the form of Benedictine monasteries. A great number of Anglo-Saxon monks and nuns followed him to the continent, where he introduced the Benedictine nuns to the active apostolate of education. Reflection Saint Boniface bears out the Christian rule: To follow Christ is to follow the way of the cross. For Boniface, it was not only physical suffering or death, but the painful, thankless, bewildering task of Church reform. Missionary glory is often thought of in terms of bringing new persons to Christ. It seems—but is not—less glorious to heal the household of the faith.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
In this latest Papal Snapshot (our second episode this week), we dive into St. Boniface's oath of obedience to the Pope. St. Boniface was appointed by St. Pope Gregory II to be "apostle to the Germans," and brought the Catholic Faith to Germany. In this commission, St. Boniface understood the obedience he owed to St. Peter's successor in Rome as the chief authority in the Church on earth.VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://eternalchristendom.com/BECOME A PATRON OF THE GREAT TRADITIONAs a non-profit, you can support our mission with a tax-deductible gift. Help us continue to dig into the Great Tradition; produce beautiful, substantive content; and gift these treasures to cultural orphans around the world for free: https://eternalchristendom.com/become-a-patron/CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAX: https://twitter.com/JoshuaTCharlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuatcharles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatcharles/DIVE DEEPERCheck out our “Becoming Catholic” resources, where you'll find 1 million+ words of free content (bigger than the Bible!) in the form of Articles, Quote Archives, and Study Banks to help you become, remain, and deepen your life as a Catholic: https://eternalchristendom.com/becoming-catholic/SUBSTACKSubscribe to our Substack to get regular updates on our content, and other premium content: https://eternalchristendom.substack.com/EXCLUSIVE BOOKSTORE DISCOUNTShttps://eternalchristendom.com/bookstore/CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:29 - St. Boniface's Oath of Obedience to the Pope07:22 - ConclusionThis podcast can also be heard on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
Psalm 2Psalm 11Psalm 17Reading 1: Revelation 7Reading 2: From a letter by St. Boniface, bishop and martyrSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975
La Porta | Renungan Harian Katolik - Daily Meditation according to Catholic Church liturgy
Delivered by Elyanne from the Parish of Saint James in the Diocese of Surabaya, Indonesia. 2 Timothy 3: 10-17; Rs psalm 119: 157.160.161.165.166.168; Mark 12: 35-37.THERELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JESUS CHRIST AND DAVID The theme for our meditation today is: TheRelationship between Jesus Christ and David. In one of His teachings, Jesusinvited the scribes to meditate deeply on the identity of the Messiah.According to them, the Messiah was the son of David, because he was indeed adescendant of King David. But Jesus asked a question that left them speechless:if the Messiah was only David's son, why did David himself call Him his"Lord"? This means that the Messiah was not only the human successorto David's throne, but He who had divine dignity. Jesus is the fleshlydescendant of David, but also the God that David himself looked forward to. Jesus actually showed that it is not enough to knowGod just by mastering religious knowledge. The scribes had a great deal ofknowledge of Scripture, but they failed to grasp the deepest meaning of theWord of God they were studying. They were amazed at Jesus' wisdom, but wereunable to accept the truth he proclaimed. Admiration alone is not enough tobecome a disciple. Faith requires humility to receive God's light. King David himself was an example of humility.Although he was a great and respected king, he acknowledged that the comingMessiah was far greater than he was. David did not make himself the center, butinstead set his sights on the God who would save His people. This attitude iswhat distinguishes the heart of a believer from a heart that only seeks respectand self-recognition. On the contrary, in Paul's letters we see a beautifulexample of a relationship between a teacher and a student. Paul guided Timothynot only by words, but also by living example. Timothy accepted that teachingwith faithfulness and obedience. Paul counseled him to hold fast to theteachings he had received and not to be easily influenced by misleadingteachings. Timothy believed in God working through Paul's guidance. The relationship between Paul and Timothy shows afaith that grows through companionship and faithfulness. It is not enough tojust hear God's Word or admire His preachers. We are called to live the truthwe have received. Timothy not only listened to Paul, but also practiced what hewas taught. Today the Lord invites us to ask ourselves: do we onlyadmire Jesus, or do we really follow Him? Do we only know His teachings, or dowe try to apply them in our daily lives? May we have true humility as a sign oftrue faith.Letus pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, strengthen our faith in You sothat we may be a sign of Your presence and work in this world. Glory to theFather and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit... In the name of the Father ...
Send us Fan MailWe continue our study of denominations by looking at the Roman Catholic Church, it's origin, organization, authority and doctrine. We find it impossible to locate a specific date as the beginning of the Roman Catholic Church or a specific founder of it. We do know that the Roman Catholic Church is the result of a general departure from the divine pattern of organization, doctrine, worship, and work given by Jesus Christ through His apostles as contained in the New Testament. This departure began soon after the death of the last apostle. The New Testament revealed that such a departure would occur and we discuss the passages the apostles wrote predicting it. So, the Roman Catholic Church is an apostate church which has some doctrines that are over 1800 years old and some that are not even a century old. We note the first Pope and what the Catholic Catechism says about that. We discuss the organization of the Catholic Church and the members of that organization. We look at it's basic authority according to it's Catechism of Christian Doctrine on page 44 and other locations in that document. We again note that the Bible teaches that the New Testament is the complete and final revelation of God. We discuss those Bible passages that say so. We will begin the next episode by looking at the primary beliefs and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. Take about 30 - minutes to listen in on our conversations. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript of this Buzzsprout episode provided for your convenience.
Today, 1,307 years ago, St. Pope Gregory II commissioned St. Boniface to evangelize Germany and bring it into the fold of the Catholic Church. In this Papal Snapshot, we uncover what his commission reveals about the ancient Church's very Catholic beliefs about the papacy.VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://eternalchristendom.com/BECOME A PATRON OF THE GREAT TRADITIONAs a non-profit, you can support our mission with a tax-deductible gift. Help us continue to dig into the Great Tradition; produce beautiful, substantive content; and gift these treasures to cultural orphans around the world for free: https://eternalchristendom.com/become-a-patron/CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAX: https://twitter.com/JoshuaTCharlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuatcharles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatcharles/DIVE DEEPERCheck out our “Becoming Catholic” resources, where you'll find 1 million+ words of free content (bigger than the Bible!) in the form of Articles, Quote Archives, and Study Banks to help you become, remain, and deepen your life as a Catholic: https://eternalchristendom.com/becoming-catholic/SUBSTACKSubscribe to our Substack to get regular updates on our content, and other premium content: https://eternalchristendom.substack.com/EXCLUSIVE BOOKSTORE DISCOUNTShttps://eternalchristendom.com/bookstore/CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction02:12 - Historical Context03:18 - St. Pope Gregory II, Letter 4 (May 15, 719)07:26 - ConclusionThis podcast can also be heard on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
Dans cette émission "Géostratégix", Sara Trabi et Pascal Boniface reviennent sur la guerre entre les États-Unis et l'Iran, déclenchée fin février après une opération militaire d'ampleur menée par Washington et ses alliés. Soixante jours plus tard, le conflit s'enlise et ses répercussions dépassent largement la région, notamment depuis le blocus du détroit d'Ormuz, point stratégique du commerce mondial de pétrole. Une situation qui pèse déjà sur les marchés énergétiques et fait craindre des pénuries.▶ Soutenez notre campagne pour la TNT IDF :
Bremen – Der SV Werder Bremen verliert 1:2 gegen RB Leipzig, interessanter als das Ergebnis selbst, sind aber die aktuellen Nebenschauplätze beim SVW: Die deutliche Kritik von Mitchell Weiser an der Vereinsführung, die Entwicklung von Stümer-Talent Salim Musah oder auch die überraschende Rückkehr von Flop-Transfer Victor Boniface. Die DeichStube-Podcast-Show eingeDEICHt geht auch in der neuen Folge in die mittelseriöse Analyse. In der Werder-Podcast-Show eingeDEICHt (bei YouTube und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt) quatscht Host Timo Strömer in Folge 90 mit DeichStube-Chefreporter Daniel Cottäus natürlich über den SV Werder Bremen, den Ärger von Mitchell Weiser, den Hype um Salim Musah und mögliche Werder-Tore von Flop-Transfer Victor Boniface. In eingeDEICHt Folge 90 kommt aber selbstverständlich auch die eingeDEICHt-Community im „User fragen Loser”-Block zu Wort. Denn in der Werder-Podcast-Show eingeDEICHt, gesendet aus dem DeichStube-Office, erwartet Euch wie immer eine Vollgas-Veranstaltung vollgestopft mit den Themen, die die Fans des SV Werder Bremen beschäftigen. Und sonst? Viel zu viele Einspieler, allerlei Blödsinn, schlechte Wortwitze, dumme Sprüche, manchmal Werder-Expertise. Cheers und viel Spaß mit eingeDEICHt – Eurem Lieblings-Podcast/Vodcast rund um den SV Werder Bremen!
JETZT ZU PATREON UND KOMPLETTE FOLGE HÖREN:https://patreon.com/derspieltachWERDE TEIL DER COMMUNITY:https://discord.gg/bmsxDkwcqTThemen in Spieltach-Reingegrätscht: • Italiens dritter WM-Weltuntergang in Serie • Die Undav-Debatte und Nagelsmanns Joker-Logik • BVB, Chukwuemeka und die Sache mit dem Deutschunterricht • Boniface, Werder und der Waschbärbauch der Hoffnung • Außerdem: unser Blick aufs Bundesliga-WochenendeAm Wochenende im Fokus:BVB in Stuttgart, Freiburg gegen Bayern, HSV gegen Augsburg, Gladbach gegen Heidenheim und Frankfurt gegen Köln.
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Boniface Curitan; Seventh Century evangelist to the Picts and Scots; probably a Roman by birth, Boniface was the bishop of Ross, England; he introduced Roman observances into the British territories and founded a vast number of parishes; he died in 660 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/14/26 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk through the various types of “Zionism” with one of the corollaries discussing Israel's right to their homeland. Father Koys plays a segment of Christian comedian, Nate Bargatze who offers insight as to whether Israel has a right to the land they occupy. Father Koys discloses an art project that he's working on and discusses St. Boniface's demonstration of faith in the face of persecution: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/st-boniface-and-the-christmas-tree Father also plays excepts from Mike Huckabee speaking about Zionism. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
This episode of the Anglotopia Podcast delves into the hidden history of Bletchley Park, exploring its origins, growth, and the significant role it played during World War II. Dr. Chris Smith joins us to discuss the secrecy surrounding the operations, the organizational structure, and the cryptanalysis processes that led to the breaking of the Enigma code. The discussion also highlights the impact of Bletchley Park's intelligence on military operations, the social dynamics and gender roles within the workforce, and the legacy of this crucial establishment in British history. We also unpack some of the myths around Bletchley Park, Alan Turing, and the development of the first computers. Links Chris Smith at Coventry University “The Last Cambridge Spy: John Cairncross, Bletchley Codebreaker and Soviet Double Agent” by Chris Smith Friends of Anglotopia Club "The Hidden History of Bletchley Park" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015) Episode 78: "Did Churchill Know? Unraveling the Myths of the Coventry Blitz" Bletchley Park Museum Takeaways Bletchley Park grew rapidly due to the demands of war. The workforce at Bletchley Park was predominantly women. Secrecy was maintained through strict measures and the Official Secrets Act. Bletchley Park's structure was organized into specialized huts for efficiency. The Enigma machine was a complex cipher system with vulnerabilities. Intelligence from Bletchley Park significantly influenced military strategies. Alan Turing's contributions were pivotal but not the sole focus of Bletchley Park's success. The legacy of Bletchley Park continues to be relevant in discussions of intelligence and secrecy. Social dynamics at Bletchley Park reflected broader class and gender issues in British society. Bletchley Park is now a museum, preserving its history and contributions. Sound Bites "Churchill says that Bletchley is his goose which lays these golden eggs and never cackles. Well, actually some of them did cackle, but on the whole it's a remarkable feat that they kept it as secret as they did." — Chris on the limits of wartime secrecy. "If you wanted to produce an accurate movie about Bletchley Park, it would probably be a woman working on a typewriter for ten hours a day. That doesn't produce a very interesting narrative for the audience." — Chris on Hollywood vs. reality. "159 quintillion possible settings. If you tried to brute force this one letter at a time, that period of time is longer in seconds than the universe has existed." — Chris on the power of Enigma. "Enigma can never encipher a letter into itself. You can press A 26 times and you'll never get A again. That's an inherent weakness." — Chris on how the unbreakable code was broken. "The person who sort of handed them the Official Secrets Act had a gun on the table. The implication was that if you break this secret, this could carry the death penalty." — Chris on how secrecy was enforced. "The British basically sell Enigma machines to other countries after the war but just don't tell them that they can break them. That's a big reason it stayed secret." — Chris on why the secret lasted until 1974. "There's this idea that Bletchley is a meritocracy, but it isn't. This is a very middle class institution." — Chris on class at Bletchley Park. "Alan Turing would chain his mug to his radiator. He'd ride his bicycle wearing a government-issued gas mask because of his hay fever. He's quite an odd guy, but obviously very brilliant." — Chris on the real Turing. "They actually invent a fictional spy called Boniface working in the German high command. Every time they talked about ultra intelligence, they attributed it to Boniface." — Chris on how they disguised their source. "The Bletchley Park Trust rescued this place from the jaws of destruction at the hands of property developers. They were going to knock it all down and make way for housing." — Chris on how close we came to losing Bletchley Park. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bletchley Park 02:02 The Role of Bletchley Park in WWII 03:20 Choosing Bletchley Park: Strategic Decisions 06:13 The Growth of Bletchley Park 11:08 Maintaining Secrecy at Bletchley Park 15:58 The Structure and Organization of Bletchley Park 20:35 Understanding Codes: Enigma and Beyond 25:35 Utilizing Intelligence: The Process at Bletchley Park 34:01 The Legacy of Bletchley Park's Secrets 01:00:36 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video Version
Après les frappes conjointes des États-Unis et d'Israël contre l'Iran et la mort du Guide suprême, le Moyen-Orient entre dans une séquence d'une extrême tension. Pour le géopolitologue Pascal Boniface, cet événement constitue un choc politique majeur, mais il ne signifie pas pour autant la chute immédiate du régime iranien.Le spécialiste rappelle d'abord l'importance historique du dirigeant iranien tué lors des frappes. « C'était le véritable chef de l'Iran depuis 1989. C'est lui qui a façonné l'Iran tel qu'on le connaît aujourd'hui », explique-t-il. Malgré sa disparition brutale, le système politique iranien reste structuré par des mécanismes de succession prévus de longue date. Selon lui, « il y a un changement de leader, mais ce n'est pas pour le moment un changement de régime ».Même fragilisé par les sanctions économiques et par une contestation interne persistante, le pouvoir iranien pourrait donc résister. « Le régime est suffisamment solide pour tenir. Ceux qui soutiennent le régime ont les armes, et ceux qui le contestent ne les ont pas », souligne Boniface. Une réalité qui limite les scénarios d'effondrement rapide, souvent évoqués par les dirigeants occidentaux.Pour le géopolitologue, les objectifs des États-Unis et d'Israël restent par ailleurs difficiles à cerner. Du côté de Washington, Donald Trump poursuit plusieurs objectifs simultanément, du démantèlement du programme balistique iranien à un possible renversement du régime. « Je pense que le but de Donald Trump est tout simplement de renverser le régime pour pouvoir dire à ses électeurs qu'il a réussi là où tous ses prédécesseurs ont échoué », analyse Boniface.Du côté israélien, la logique serait différente. Pour Benjamin Netanyahu, l'objectif serait avant tout stratégique : affaiblir durablement un adversaire régional majeur. « Le but n'est pas d'amener la démocratie en Iran, mais d'avoir un Iran le plus faible possible », affirme le directeur de l'IRIS.Le conflit pourrait également avoir des conséquences économiques importantes, notamment en raison du rôle central de l'Iran dans l'équilibre énergétique mondial. Une escalade militaire dans le détroit d'Ormuz pourrait provoquer une flambée des prix de l'énergie. « Quand le prix de l'énergie augmente, c'est tous les prix qui augmentent : votre essence, votre chauffage, mais aussi votre baguette et vos courses », rappelle Boniface.Dans ce contexte explosif, l'avenir de l'Iran reste incertain : entre résilience du régime, risque de guerre civile et possible redéfinition des équilibres au Moyen-Orient.Suivez Le Média sur sa seconde chaîne Youtube :
Tournaments were more than an excuse for knights to whack each other with sticks, they were elaborate court events filled with splendor, ritual, and the careful exercise of violence. Perhaps nobody in Burgundy exemplified the Tournament as much as Jacques de Lalaing; through his skill in the lists, Jacques won fame on par with modern star athletes.Time Period Covered: 1430-1453Notable People: Jacques de Lalaing, Philip the Good, Rene of Anjou, Pierre de Bauffremont Count of Charny, Philippe de Ternant, Jean de Boniface, Juan de Merlo, Galeotto BalthazarNotable Events/Developments: Rise of Pas d'Armes, Pas of Charlemagne's Tree (1443), Tournament of Nancy (1444), Pas of the Fountain of Tears (1449-1450)
Last December, Martin University announced it would close, citing years of financial strain and declining enrollment. The closure brings to an end a legacy that began more than 50 years ago with Boniface Hardin. Hardin arrived in Indianapolis in 1965 after being assigned as associate pastor at Holy Angels Catholic Church. He entered a city marked by racial inequality, police violence, and urban displacement. It was in this context that Hardin emerged as a prominent civil rights advocate. In 1970, Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling founded the Martin Center in a house at 35th and College Avenue. That led to the founding of Martin Center College in 1977, created to serve adult learners, low-income and minority students, people with disabilities, and others historically excluded from higher education. In 1987, the school moved to a larger facility in the Brightwood neighborhood, and in 1990 the institution was renamed Martin University. Martin reached a high point in 2001 with the opening of a new $10 million campus facility. Hardin retired as president of Martin University in 2007 after more than three decades of leadership. He died in 2012 at the age of 78.
Last December, Martin University announced it would close, citing years of financial strain and declining enrollment. The closure brings to an end a legacy that began more than 50 years ago with Boniface Hardin.
Olu reviews how Nigerian players performed over the past weekend, with goals and standout moments across Europe. The big talking points include Samuel Chukwueze continuing his hot form at Fulham, Taiwo Awoniyi scoring his first goal of the season, Akor Adams' red-hot return for Sevilla, and Victor Osimhen reaching 50 goals for Galatasaray.Olu also highlights goals and assists from Paul Onuachu, Philip Otele, Chidozie Awaziem, and Gift Orban before selecting his Starboy of the Week podium. The episode concludes with a general player review and a look ahead to midweek Champions League and Europa League fixtures involving Nigerian players.Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:31) Standout Performers of the week(08:44) Starboy of the week(12:18) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(18:07) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(18:10) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(21:40) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(22:24) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(23:19) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(25:15) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(26:08) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(27:01) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme , Nwaiwu, Dennis)(28:24) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(29:31) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(29:57) Switzerland (Otele)(30:13) PSL (Nwabali)(30:26) Ones to watch
This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on deliverance and healing by welcoming Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to the show. Together, they explore deliverance, not as a fixation on removing darkness, but as the ongoing work of living in the freedom of God's love. Fr. Boniface reframes spiritual warfare using the analogy of relationships and stories, and how our identities are shaped by our understanding of truth and love. They address common fears and misconceptions about spiritual warfare that have been fueled by culture and the practical role of prayer in helping us find the freedom Christ desires for us. Key Points: Deliverance is fundamentally about freedom in God's love, not removing evil. Every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and healed. Evil spirits try to limit our story but God seeks to bring it to its fullness. Deliverance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. True deliverance draws us deeper into the love story of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Spiritual warfare is primarily a battle over truth, belief, and identity. Love has the power to loosen spiritual oppression and restore freedom. Prayer is most powerful when it is relational rather than formulaic. Belief is not merely intellectual—it is lived, embodied trust. Resources: Fr. Boniface's Website Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:10 The Basics of Deliverance 08:58 Deliverance is the Process to Freedom 16:00 Our Fascination with the Spiritual World 24:01 The Subtle Movements Away from Good Lead to Disintegration 34:27 The Battle for Our Stories 43:46 Do Our Prayers Have Power? Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!
A Sermon for the Epiphany Ephesians 3:1-12 and St. Matthew 2:1-12 by William Klock Have you ever wanted to live in another story? For me the high point of Second Grade came every day after our lunch recess. We'd sit down at our desks and Mrs. Andrews would sit on a stool at the front of the class and read us a chapter from C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. From the get-go, I was completely drawn into this story of four kids who stumble through the door of an ordinary wardrobe into another land of magic and talking animals. And pretty soon I was obsessed. Now, in 1979 there was no Narnia “merch” like there was in the early 2000s after The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe movie came out, but I still had everything I could get my hands on. Pretty soon I had my own set of the books, because our teacher wasn't reading them fast enough. I had a calendar. I had a giant map my dad laminated so I could hang it on the wall. My mom even spent months making me a quilt with all my favourite characters sewn on it. And I couldn't open a closet door without a little tingle of hope: maybe this time there'd be a path to Narnia. I'd even reach in and push on the back wall. I remember blowing out my birthday candles at least once and wishing Narnia would be real. But Narnia wasn't my story. It wasn't even real. There was no escape from my real-life story. Decades later I reconnected with one of my old school friends from those days. “Remember when we wished Narnia was real?” And he said, “You wanted to get into Narnia. I just wished I could be part of your family.” His home life wasn't good. His family was kind of a mess. It didn't help that they were poor—not that we were rich, but it's funny that he thought we were even though we weren't. But he wanted out of his family and his story and into mine. “That's why I used to hang around your house so much and hardly ever invited you over to mine,” he said to me. I felt really bad when he told me that. I knew his life wasn't easy, but it had never occurred to me that he might think mine was. And I wonder: How often do we wish we could escape our story and live in someone else's? I guess if we were to go by things like Pinterest and Instagram, by the prevalence of all the home and garden and renovation shows on cable TV, by all the ways our culture gives us to try to escape reality—when you think of all the fantasies we obsess over that aren't real and aren't ours—a lot of us long to live in a story that isn't the one we were born into. But here's the thing. Raise your hand if you're baptised. Put that hand on your head—on the place where the priest, the pastor poured those baptismal waters on you. Martin Luther used to say that when the devil caused him to doubt his standing before God, he would put his hand on his forehead where the baptismal waters had been poured, and he would say to himself, “You are baptised!” A tangible fact, an historical event in each of our pasts, that has objectively marked us out as God's own. Not fantasy. Reality. You belong to God. And not just that. Our baptism marks us out as the people, as the sons and daughters of the God of Israel, made one with the Messiah—with Israel's anointed king—and filled with the God of Israel's own Spirit. And Brothers and Sisters, that means that you have been transferred into a story, into a family, into a household that is not your own. I think of my ancestors. A few of them were Sephardic Jews who eventually became Christians. But most of my ancestors were born into a story of paganism. They danced with druids or worshiped oak trees. One branch of my family comes from a place not far from where Thor's Oak was said to be, that sacred tree that St. Boniface set out to chop down with his axe. I've wondered if my ancestors were amongst the pagan who watched, expecting him to be struck down by the gods for felling their sacred tree and then stood in awe as, instead, a great wind blew it down for him. Were they amongst those first German converts who gathered to worship Jesus in the church Boniface built from that fallen oak tree? One way or another, they heard the gospel, the good news about Jesus the Messiah who died and rose again and they were invited to pass through the waters of baptism. And they weren't just captivated by this story and its good news—by this family that was filled with riches they never could have imagined. When they passed through those baptismal waters in faith, they stepped out of their old pagan stories and into a new story, not one that was theirs by birth, but one that was now fully theirs by faith and by the grace of God. Just like the Israelites leaving behind their slavery in Egypt as they passed through the Red Sea to be named God's beloved firstborn, so we've passed from a story of idolatry and sin into a new story of redemption and of light and of life. What my friend longed for every time he came over to my house, what I longed for every time I pushed on the back wall of my closet, it's happened for real in Jesus. By faith, I—and you all—have been given a place, a home, a part in a story not originally our own. And in that, Brothers and Sisters, God has revealed his glory. But now I'm getting ahead of myself. What's this got to do with Epiphany? Epiphaneia is a Greek word that means “appearing” or “appearance”. Or you could say, “manifestation” like the Prayer Book does when it gives the subtitle for the Feast of the Epiphany: the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. That's us—most of us, at any rate. We're gentiles. And that makes Epiphany our great feast. The day we remember the wise men—those Persians astrologers—who came to worship the new-born King of the Jews. And I have to think that if Christians had observed Epiphany in the First Century—they didn't, it came along later, but not all that much later—I think Paul would have had a special place in his heart for Epiphany. Because proclaiming the good news to the gentiles and offering them a welcome into this story that was not theirs by birth, that was—as we say today—that was Paul's “thing”. He was even in prison because this was so much his “thing”. Look at our Epistle from Ephesians 3. He writes: “It's because of all this that I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus the Messiah on behalf of you gentiles…” He trails off at that point. He needs to say something else before he goes on. But what we need to know is that the Church at Ephesus was predominantly a gentile church. Paul had started it when he visited the city on his second missionary journey. Now he's in Rome, under house arrest, waiting to be able to appeal his case to Caesar. He goes on: “I'm assuming, by the way, that you've heard about the plan of God's grace that was given to me to pass on to you? You know, the mystery that God revealed to me, as I wrote briefly just now. Anyway… When you read this you'll be able to understand the special insight I have into the Messiah's mystery. This wasn't made known to human beings in previous generations, but now it's been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. The mystery is this, that, through the gospel, the gentiles are to share Israel's inheritance. They are to become fellow members of the body, along with them, and fellow sharers of the promise of Jesus the Messiah.” The great mystery, Paul's passion, is the message that in Jesus, the gentiles are fellow heirs with the Jews. A lot—most—of Paul's fellow Jews would have gasped at this. He could have gotten himself stoned, proclaiming this in Jerusalem. Imagine your family is really wealthy. And then imagine that you've got a brother—let's call him Paul—who goes to the house of some strangers. They're not even remotely related to you. They're poor and miserable. Maybe they're even slaves. But worst of all, they don't share your values. In fact, they laugh at your family's values. They scoff at the very things that made your family rich. But Paul goes to them and announces: My family's riches? Yeah, they belong to you as much as they belong to me and my brothers and sisters. That's what Paul's doing here. And that's why he calls it a “mystery”. The old Paul—Saul of Tarsus—would be gasping at the thought that he'd be saying these things a few decades later. Even the Jewish believers in Jesus had trouble with this mystery. Yes, gentiles could share in Israel's inheritance, but to do so they had to become Jews. Ritually purified, circumcised, observing torah so that they weren't gentiles any longer. But Paul's now saying you don't even have to do that. The great “mystery” of the gospel is that it brings the gentiles—through Jesus—into the family, into the people of the God of Israel. The law, torah, is no longer the defining mark of the family of God. Faith in Jesus the Messiah is. “This is the gospel,” he writing in verse 7, “that I was appointed to serve, in line with the free gift of God's grace that was given to me. It was backed up with the power through which God accomplishes his work. I am the very least of all God's people. However, he gave me this task as a gift: that I should be the one to tell the gentiles the good news of the Messiah's riches, riches no one could begin to count. My job is to make clear to everyone just what the mystery is, the purpose that's been hidden from the very beginning of the world in God who created all things. This is it: that God's wisdom, in all its rich variety, was to be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places—through the church! This was God's eternal purpose, and he's accomplished it in Messiah Jesus our Lord. We have confidence and access to God in him, in full assurance, through his faithfulness.” It took Paul a while to sort it out after he met the risen Jesus and realised that he really was the Messiah, but what Paul realised is that his people had got their own story wrong. The way Israel told her story, it no longer had a meaningful place for the gentiles. As far as they were concerned, they—the Jews—were God's people, God cared about them, God would deliver them from their oppressors and put them on top, and one day he would rain down destruction on all the unclean people of the world. Salvation was for the Jews, they might have said. But judgement was for the gentiles. Even those first Jewish Christians were still thinking in this vein. Jesus was their Messiah. There were a few gentiles who believed, but they had to first become Jews. And there were the Samaritans who believed. That was a challenge to this kind of thinking, but until Paul, no one had this vision of the deliverance, of the salvation of the Gentiles—at least not on a large scale. But Paul, when he met Jesus, it started to sink it. If Jesus had risen from the dead, then he was the Messiah, and if he was the Messiah, he had redefined the people of God around himself. Jesus and the Spirit now define “Israel”. The irony is that today we've made the opposite mistake. We've so dehistoricised, flattened out, and universalised the story that we've all but forgotten that “Salvation is of the Jews.” Jesus spoke those words—Salvation is of the Jews—to the Samaritan woman and they ought to be a rebuke to much of the Church today that has forgotten our own story. St. Paul writes in today's Epistle to explain his unique apostolic ministry to proclaim the good news about Jesus to the Gentiles. It has been my experience that many Christians have never stopped to consider just how odd Paul's ministry would have seemed at the time. They've never stop to think, because we have largely removed the gospel from its narrative and historical context and unnecessarily flattened it to communicate its universal nature. Occasionally we need to recall that, even though “God so loved the world,” it is also true that “salvation is of the Jews”. Out of a world that had lost all knowledge of him, the Lord chose and called Abraham and from him created a people whom he made holy and in whose midst he lived. He gave this people his law and his presence and made them unique amongst the nations. Jesus was born a Jew. He was the Jewish Messiah. He fulfilled the Jewish law and the words of the Jewish prophets. He proclaimed good news about a coming kingdom and a coming judgement to Jews and for Jews. While gentiles were welcomed when they came to him, he made it clear that his ministry was to his own people. Even in his death by crucifixion, Jesus foreshadows the means of execution that the unrepentant Jewish rebels would face when judgement came a generation later. Jesus literally took the death of his people on himself in that sense. It cannot be stressed enough that Jesus, Israel's Messiah, lived and died for the sake of his own people and to fulfil their story and to fulfil God's promises to them. We can't jump over this to get to John's announcement that God so loved the world that he gave his Son, because when we do that, we short-circuit the story, we leave out most or all of the bits that show us how God, in Jesus, has been faithful to his promises made under the old covenant. And when we short-circuit the story that way—hear me, because this is incredibly important—when we do that, we cast a veil over God's glory. It was necessary for Jesus to fulfil the story of his own people, because only then would the Gentiles see the faithfulness of Israel's God, be drawn to what they saw, give him glory, and in the process be incorporated into the new people of God by faith. In this, too, we see that the means by which the Gentiles are incorporated into the new Israel fulfils the message of Israel's prophets and glorifies the Lord. While it is certainly true that a dehistoricised and flattened gospel has brought millions to the Lord Jesus, it is also true that communicating the gospel within its context communicates the faithfulness of God as the basis for our own faith with far greater depth and builds upon a firm foundation, in contrast to so much that passes today for evangelism and Christian faith that is merely subjective. Again, Christians today need to understand just how weird Paul's ministry would have seemed in his day—even, at first, to the other apostles. Again, most believed that the good news about the Jewish Messiah was for other Jews, and of little interest (or even relevance) to gentiles. Jesus radically changed what it meant to be the people of God and this became Paul's passion—and it should be ours. Like you've spent your life pushing on the back wall of the wardrobe to no avail, but suddenly in Jesus you push through and find yourself in Narnia—you finally find yourself in that story of new life you've always longed for and the child of a God unlike any other god you've ever known of. To be clear, Israel should have known all of this all along. Jesus and Paul are both clear about that. The Lord delivered Israel from Egypt and set her apart before the watching nations. She was to be his witness. Through her he would restore and reconcile humanity to himself. But as Paul points out in our Epistle, this “mystery” was largely lost on Israel—on previous generations. And yet there it was from the beginning, all the way back in Abraham's day—if anyone was paying really close attention—that the Lord's intent was to one day bring the gentiles into his family and to make them fellow heirs with those who were children by birth rather than adoption. This truth had been revealed by the Spirit to the prophets of old and, in the same way, had been revealed to the apostles—who took some time to parse it out—and to Paul it was a personal commission: to proclaim the good news about Jesus to the gentiles. Paul adds here that this mission is not simply to ordinary people, nor is it a matter of personal piety. As gentile believers come into their inheritance in the Messiah, the church becomes both a witness and a challenge to the rulers of the gentile world. This diverse body of Jews and gentiles of every sort, living in unity the inheritance given them by Jesus, announces that he is Lord and that a new age is breaking in. Just as was the case with Israel, the lords of the earth can submit in faith to the lordship of Jesus or face the judgement to come. Our Gospel today foreshadows all of this in story form. Matthew puts the messiahship, the kingship of Jesus at the forefront. First he shows us Jesus over against Herod. The true King of the Jews over against the pretender and cheap imitation. But very quickly, Matthew drives home the point that in Jesus the prophecies about Israel's King are being fulfilled. When the wise men go to Herod to ask where this newborn king is, it sparks a discussion of Micah's prophecy. Matthew includes a paraphrase of Micah 5:2-4. This King of Israel, he said, will shepherd the Lord's flock. The Messiah is the King of Israel. It is only once Micah has established that the Messiah will be King over Israel, that he will fulfil the Lord's promises to judge and to renew his own people, that he will take up the role of King David, that he then goes on to tell us that this King “shall be great to the ends of the earth”. Why? Because in Jesus and in how he fulfils the Lord's promises to his own, the pagan nations of the world will see the living God—a God unlike any god they've ever known. Their idols—and our idols—pale in comparison. And in the end, the nations can't help but come to bow before him and to give him glory. The wise men, the magi foreshadow this. Matthew bookends his Gospel with the gentiles. It begins with these wise men from the east coming to worship Jesus and to honour him as King. And it ends with Jesus sending his disciples to go out and make disciples of all the nations. The good news is only good news to the Gentiles because it reveals that the God of Israel is unlike the gods of the nations: he does what he says he will do and he fulfils his promises to his own. Think of the gentiles in the book of Revelation: They worshiped the beast and frolicked with the great prostitute, but they discovered in the downfall of the beast that the kings and gods of this world can't hold a candle to the God of Israel revealed in Jesus, to his power and might, and most importantly, to his faithfulness. Specifically, he fulfils his promises to his people in Jesus. It is this faithfulness just as much as the amazing report of Jesus risen from the dead and the defeat of his enemies that draws the Gentiles to give glory to the God of Israel and to submit in faith to Jesus, the King of the Jews. Of course, this carries the same ramifications for Caesar and the other rulers and gods of this age as it did for Herod. This is what Paul stresses in the final verses of our Epistle. Their days are numbered, for as the royal summons to the King goes out, Jesus “shall be great to the ends of the earth”. Brothers and Sisters, the gospel about Jesus is good news, because it reveals the faithfulness of God. He does what he says he will do. He fulfils his promises. He does so like no other. And that's reason for us to trust him, to give him our allegiance, to worship him and to give him glory. And to proclaim his good news to the world. And the wonderful part of it is that the gentiles, that we aren't simply left to look into the windows of this rich family's house and to wish that we could have part of it. Jesus welcomes us in. And there's no having to go back home to our poor houses and our silent idols when the party's over. Through Jesus, we belong. Later in Matthew 12, Jesus will say to the people with him, “My mother and brothers are those who do the will of my Father in heaven.” By faith, we become his family. He is our brother. His house is our house. Think about that today as you come to the Lord's Table. Eat the bread. Drink the wine. And think on the fact that it is our brother by adoption and faith, it is King Jesus, who welcomes us—not as outsiders, but as family. If we are in him, if he has marked us out by baptism, this is where we belong. This is our life and this is our story. And if you're still looking in from the outside and wishing to be a part of it—like a kid who keeps pushing on the backwall of the closet in hopes of finding his way into a new world and a new story. Stop pushing on the wall. That's not the way into this house. Instead, take hold of Jesus' hand in faith knowing that in him all the promises of God are fulfilled, knowing that he is supremely trustworthy and faithful. Take his hand in faith and he will lead you, as he has led so many, through the waters of baptism and into this new story of redemption and light and life. Let's pray: O God, who by the leading of a star manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith, may at last behold your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Ron and John conclude Season 6 of Orthodocs.faith with one of the most dramatic missionary stories of the early Middle Ages. They follow Boniface in northern Europe to the Oak of Thor—his axe raised, a crowd watching, and a test of the gods brewing. Was it courageous proclamation to cut down the sacred oak—or cultural vandalism? Join in as they ask what faithful witness looks like when the gospel confronts rival worship head-on. The post Missionary Work, Medieval Style: Part 3 appeared first on Orthodocs.faith.
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Saint of the Day: St. Adela; Eighth Century disciple of St. Boniface; she was a Frankish princess, the daughter of King Dagobert II and sister of St Irmina; after the death of her husband, she became the foundress of a monastery in France, and died in 735 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/24/25 Gospel: Luke 1:67-79
Mit dem Höhepunkt des Jahres verabschieden wir uns in eine kurze Winterpause: Die drei90 Jahres-Awards 2025! Wir beginnen mit den großen, grundlegenden Fragen, wie: Welche Shops kennen wir? Boniface oder Badesalz? Überraschenderweise räumt ein Gestein gleich mehrere Preise ab. Enzo ist wütend. Es bilden sich wechselnde Gruppen, die am Ende nicht mehr wissen, für was sie stehen. Außerdem fürchten wir uns vor bösen Omen aus Krefeld. Mitten in der Sendung registrieren wir eine neue Webseite für den scharlachroten Nebelpieper. Wir küren die Diskussion des Jahres, die Spezialfrechheit des Jahres und auch tatsächlich wieder den Nebel des Jahres. Neu in der Award-Liste sind unter anderem die Teilschuld des Jahres, der Abbruch des Jahres und der Optimist des Jahres. Am Ende geht es sogar nochmal richtig um Fußball und wir reden ein wenig über den Afrika-Cup. Zum letzten drei90live-Ticket geht's hier lang. Viel Spaß! Die komplette Folge gibt es wie immer in der Länderspielpause exklusiv für Funfriends auf Patreon. Werde auch DU Funfriend! Den drei90Shop. kennt Ihr ja. Mittlerweile gibt es auch einen drei90 Instagram-Account. Folgt uns auch gerne dort. drei90 via itunes abonnieren drei90 via Feedburner abonnieren
Vous ne vous êtes jamais posé la question ? Quel rapport peut-il y avoir entre la naissance de Jésus et le sapin de Noël... D'après Lorànt Deutsch, cette tradition viendrait d'Allemagne et d'un certain moine évangélisateur chrétien du nom de Boniface a voulu en finir avec les vieilles croyances païennes des peuples du Nord. Chaque week-end en podcast exclusivement, Lorànt Deutsch revient désormais sur les grands moments qui ont façonné notre monde.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
He lived in Rome during the reign of Diocletian. He was slave to Aglais, the daughter of a Senator, and served as steward of her household and her large fortune. He also lived in fornication with her, and was addicted to drink. Despite these sins, he was kind, hospitable to strangers, and generous toward the needy. In time, Aglais became troubled in her conscience over her way of life, and began to think of the account that she would have to give to God for her sins. Some Christians told her of the holy Martyrs and, moved by their accounts, she ordered Boniface to travel to Tarsus and bring back relics of these holy ones. Boniface, still deaf and blind to the things of God, said jokingly, "And will you honor me as a Saint if I bring back my own body to you as a relic?" Boniface traveled to Tarsus with a large escort, well supplied with gold. He went straightaway to the Amphitheater, where he beheld a number of Martyrs being subjected to awful torments for the pleasure of the crowd, but bearing them all with patience and serenity. At the sight, the dissolute steward was touched by grace and felt his heart melt within him. He ran to the Martyrs, fell at their feet and kissed their chains, and loudly declared that he too was a disciple of Christ. So he too was put in chains, subjected to frightful tortures, and finally beheaded, rejoicing and praising God. Boniface's escort, mystified by his long absence, made inquiries and were astonished to discover that their godless and sinful companion had met a Martyr's death the day before. They paid fifty pounds in gold for his body and brought it back to Rome, thus fulfilling Boniface's own unwitting prophecy. An angel of the Lord appeared to Aglais and said, "Arise and go to meet him who was once your servant and companion in sin, but has now become our brother. Receive him as your master for, thanks to him, all your sins are to be forgiven." Rejoicing, Aglais received her former lover's holy relics and built a church in his honor, where many miracles were wrought. Aglais gave away her fortune, devoted herself to ascesis and prayer, and was herself granted the grace to work miracles. She reposed in peace thirteen years later, assured that the sins of her past had been effaced through the intercessions of the holy Boniface.
Have you ever wondered where the Christmas Tree comes from? Or are you wondering what the tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes is? In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the traditions in our homes that we can so easily take for granted and shares the context and religious symbolism behind the traditions.Every year, we set up Christmas trees, we put up lights, we wrap gifts, and we put out a nativity scene, but do we ever consider where these practices come from? For example, the Christmas tree's origin comes from St. Boniface who said the tree reminds us of eternal life, the Trinity, and our orientation to live for eternity. These and other traditions have been handed on to us, like the crèche. The crèche is said to have been developed by St. Francis and now finds its way into our living rooms each year. Even St. Peter's Square in Rome sets up a nativity scene and a Christmas tree. It was Pope St. John Paul II who started the tradition of placing a nativity scene in St. Peter's Square. And a nativity scene commissioned by St. Vincent Pallotti was in use for a number of years. Listen to this podcast episode to learn more! View our Advent Resources page Related On Mission episodes:Christmas PeaceThe Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the Christmas SeasonChristmas From the Ad Infinitum blog:Look Up, Set Out, and GiveThe Great Light of ChristmasMore posts about Christmas Check out the main Saints and Feast Days websiteDownload the App on the App Store or Google Play Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify On Mission is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank's weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
Where did Christmas trees come from? What is Hanukkah and how is it related to Christmas? Who was Boniface and what connection does he have to Thor? Learn these traditions and more in this episode of the Ordinary Christian Podcast.
Die Bremer "Königstransfers" Boniface und Mbangula bleiben bislang hinter den Erwartungen zurück - ist die Schonfrist vorbei? Außerdem: Beim KSC sorgt die überraschende Entlassung von Co-Trainer Zlatan Bajramovic für Unruhe.
We're back to Africa! Last month we kicked off a little Kenyan series on 3 Books and today I'm thrilled to share another chapter recorded in the heart of pulsing downtown Nairobi in the country's top bookstore. I landed after an overnight flight and immediately filled my belly with fresh samosas, pakoras, curried goat tripe, and fresh tamarind juice ... for breakfast! ... and then, after seeing the city I hopped into a car with Perlexy, who works with our guest in Chapter 104 and current Kenyan Presidential nominee Boniface Mwangi, and drove downtown... We parked the car and met up with Boniface and his son before walking up together to the second floor of a busy plaza. Tucked inside was a 1000-square-foot bookshop that happens to be one of the most influential literary hubs in the country: Nuria Bookstore. That's where I met Bulle (pronounced "Boo-lay") who is of Somalian descent and born 700km north of Nairobi where he was largely raised by his wise camel-herding grandmother (who is 101 today!). Bulle took a business path early in life but as we'll hear his plans changed and now he runs what many consider the most successful bookstore in Kenya and is a huge champion and evangelist for African authors and African literature. Let's hang out upstairs in the Nairobi bookshop and talk about amplifying African voices, growing up among camels, the winding path of purpose, Bulle's 3 most formative books, and so much more … Let's flip the page to Chapter 155 now …
Feeling the pressure to homeschool perfectly through Thanksgiving and Christmas while also hosting, baking, and keeping everyone cheerful? In this conversation with Kelly Warner from Hope in the Chaos, we're exploring how to make holiday homeschool simple, peaceful, and actually enjoyable—without the guilt of falling behind or missing out.Kelly shares honest stories from her decade of homeschooling (including the year she made her son do school through Christmas break!) and practical wisdom that will help you choose rest over stress this season.In this episode:✅Real holiday homeschool options from keeping rigid schedules to taking December completely off✅How to keep learning simple but meaningful through topic studies, service projects, and family traditions✅Why rest needs to be as much a part of your homeschool as the busyness✅The mindset shift that frees you from the pressure of being "behind"Practical ways to prioritize peace over perfection and connect with your kids during the chaosReady to simplify your holiday season? Grab Kelly's free Ultimate Holiday Planner mentioned in this episode to organize everything from cookie baking to gift wrapping in one simple place!Resources Mentioned:Homeschooling Through The Holidays 2025 The Ultimate Holiday Planner 25 Family Christmas TraditionsThe Heart of Serving Others at ChristmasKelly Warner is a seasoned homeschooling mom from Maine, where she lives with her husband and their four children, two of whom are proud homeschool graduates. With years of experience navigating the ups and downs of home education, Kelly is passionate about helping families simplify their journey and find encouragement amidst the chaos of daily life. She shares practical tips, inspiration, and real-life homeschooling wisdom on her website, Hope In The Chaos, and across social media.FacebookFacebook GroupInstagramPinterestShow Notes:Finding Hope in Holiday Homeschool ChaosToday, y'all are in for a treat, because I know overwhelm starts a lot—well, all the time, but especially during the holidays. How do you go through the holidays? How do you try to homeschool through the holidays?My good friend Kelly Warner is here, and we're just going to sort of pick her brain for some ideas.Kelly: I am so excited to chat about homeschool overwhelm and how your listeners can homeschool through the holidays with some simplicity, and hopefully get to the end of December and not feel like they missed it.Y'all, I didn't really think about this, but the name of her company is Hope in the Chaos. Just think about that. She talks about finding hope in the chaos of life, the chaos of homeschooling, the chaos of kids.Meet Kelly WarnerKelly: My name is Kelly Warner. I'm a homeschooling mom from Maine. My husband and I have 4 children, 2 of which are homeschool graduates.When I say we've done it all, we've done it all. We did start in the public school system, so I can talk about withdrawing and transitioning. I'd love to just help you make your homeschooling simpler.There is hope in the chaos, and life is chaotic, parenting is chaotic, raising children, homeschooling, but we can find hope. I find my hope in Christ, of course. That is where my hope is found, that's where we put our hope in this household.Those people that follow me know that I'm a person of faith, Kelly and I have similar faith, and so you might hear some of that sprinkled in here and there. Whether you agree with this or not, there are still things that you can grab, take hold of, and put into practice.The Homeschooling Through the Holidays SeriesFor those of you that don't know, she is the host of Homeschooling Through the Holiday series. Tell us a little bit about what inspired you to start this, and then are there any common struggles that you see with families during the holiday season?Kelly: Homeschooling through the Holidays is a 4-week series. We're starting November 17th. We have 16 amazing bloggers who are joining us to give readers just some practical tips and tried-and-true advice that works in their home.Homeschooling through the holidays has one goal: We want to make holiday homeschooling simple. For some, we're gonna talk about exactly how to homeschool through the holidays. Maybe you want to stick to your current schedule, your child needs that routine, you need the system.For others, perhaps you're wanting to take a break, and you want to feel okay about that. We cover it all.This whole series was dreamt of—I was thinking about this earlier today—actually in my bathroom. I was getting ready, I was dealing with the hustle and the bustle and the stress of it all. I was a newer homeschool mom, and just thinking about how do I make this all work? How does my family make this all work?It just seemed like every year the holidays brought in more stress and more chaos. I said, my readers feel the same. I know they absolutely are dealing with what we are, there's nothing new under the sun.I talked to some of my mentors, I think I might have even bounced some ideas off of you, Kerry, in the first year of this series, because this was a huge undertaking. This was the first time I had ever put anything like this together.But I had a mission, and the mission was to help other moms who were already in that October time of the year, and feeling the pressure to homeschool well, to host the holidays well, and to do it all with cheer, and with joy, and to never let anyone know that it's hard, or that it's difficult.I've been really open with my audience about the struggles of homeschooling. Part of the reason I do that is because when we started, which was more than a decade ago, nobody wants to talk about it. Everybody talked about the happy parts of homeschooling, and those should be celebrated. We are in the season of gratitude, we are being grateful and having positive attitudes, and those are good things.But sometimes we also just need someone to come along and say, the season's rough. And that's okay. And just someone to be with you.That is kind of where homeschooling through the holidays began. I really had a heart for homeschool moms that are stuck on the struggle, the overwhelm, the complexities, and just feeling like they have to do it all.That is so good. You are so transparent, I know, and that's one reason I wanted to have you here. I remember when I would speak at conferences, and these people are going, oh, my kids just love homeschooling all the time, they just love this, that, and the other, and I'm like, well, mine didn't always love it.Let's be real. I think we are now in a place, especially the last several years, especially after all the COVID stuff, that people are more open to say there really are struggles.What Holiday Homeschool Can Look LikeLet's talk a little bit about realistic expectations. What would that realistically look like in your homeschool?Kelly: If you are someone—if your child or your home thrives on order, it is okay to keep your schedule. Perhaps you do have a more rigid plan where you start school at 9, and then maybe you're done at 1. Perhaps your holiday homeschooling is going to look like we're going to curve that back.Maybe we're going to leave school from 9 to noon, because some children and some families, they thrive on systems and routine. To come out of that routine is just going to cause too much chaos, and that's okay.For other families, and we've done this ourselves, sometimes we take the whole season off. I had one year where I told the kids, we're going to do topic studies for December, not going to assign you any math, any history, any reading. My kids studied geography, they studied history, they studied mechanics, all through topics. One was studying hunting, so he learned about guides and hunting and different rules, and it led to animal studies as well.I had one that wanted to study the radio. So he learned about the history of the radio and radio programs, which does naturally lead into podcasting, because that's a very similar medium.I can tell you, we've done the rigid holiday homeschool, where I didn't leave any margin. One of our very first years, we had a program that had 180 days of learning. I was a new homeschool mom, I am very orderly, very by the book. I like structure.I had divided up all of our resources, I had scheduled all of our breaks, and kids get sick, and I didn't leave any wiggle room for sick days. So my poor son, while the rest of us were on Christmas break, was still learning because he had had some sick days.I made him sit there and do the work because that's what I thought homeschooling was. I was sucking the joy right out of it. When I say I've made every mistake in the book, I'm not exaggerating.It's an embarrassing story, it's a horrible story. I still feel bad for my son. He's an adult, he has moved on, he is functioning well in his adult years. But I started homeschooling him in middle elementary school, and I thought we had to be by the book. I thought the holiday breaks started when the work was done, rather than when we wanted the breaks to start.That is so good, because homeschooling is all about freedom, and we should be able to take the freedom that we have when we are schooling at home, or educating our kids at home. That doesn't mean it has to look like the two-week break that public schools take.I was actually—I feel very blessed. One of my good friends, we started homeschooling when my daughters were in third and fifth grade, and she'd been homeschooling since the beginning, kindergarten. She told me in November, she says, Kerry, one thing we've always done is we take the month of December off, and we make our homeschool centered on Christmas.I was a public school teacher, check those lesson plans, scope and sequence, all that stuff, but I was like, okay, I'm going to follow this, because one of the reasons we wanted homeschool was to get away from that system. That first year, that didn't mean they quit learning, it just didn't look the same.For us, at that age, we centered everything on Christmas kinds of things. When I taught school, every year, even in the public school, we did a Christmas around the world unit. So I knew that, so I was like, okay, we can at least do something that I don't have to figure all out.Keeping Learning Simple and MeaningfulHow can we keep learning simple, but also have meaning in our learning through November, Thanksgiving, December, Christmas, Advent, and all of that?Kelly: One of the best ways that I think we can keep learning simple is to make it relative to the time of year. This time of year, we're in our Thanksgiving and our Christmas season. It is a wonderful time to look at opportunities such as baking cookies for your neighbor.First of all, the serving. Scriptural lessons abound there. You are caring for others, you are being giving, but you're also, when you're cooking and when you're baking with your kids in your home, you've got measurements, you've got budgeting, especially if you're talking about how many cookies do we need, how much flour do we need?The other day, my daughter, she's 11, she wanted to start sourdough. There we are at 9 o'clock at night, talking about ratios, talking about flour, water, in starter, we're talking about how long it has to rise.You can do scripture copy work. It's a fabulous time. One of our favorite lessons that we do is we read through the book of Luke in December as a family. Everybody reads one chapter per day, and then we just have open discussions about it. Not everything in homeschooling has to end with a test.Many of the best lessons we give to our kids allow them to have a real-life application. Perhaps you're shoveling snow for neighbors. If you know a family that is affected with some food insecurity, maybe you're doing some secret Santa stuff, or you're just delivering a welcome basket.Churches often have opportunities for service. If you have any interest in the shoebox program, the shoebox program is a wonderful way to homeschool through the holidays and to really give an applicable lesson to your children that they can carry well into adulthood.If you are someone who wants to have a little bit more in your learning, there are Christmas books you can read, watch the movies, do a compare and contrast. You can bake through the movies. If your family likes, perhaps, ELF, there are some interesting recipes in that. Then you can lean into a study of nutrition.We love reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and then, of course we watch the movie, so that we can have some compare and contrast. It's one of my favorite things to do with books and stories. You can do copy work, you can study the authors, you can study the time period or the place where the book has been set.Sometimes we say that, because we've been homeschooling for a long time. For those of us that have been in this, we say, oh, it's easy! Grab a book, think of a lesson. If your listener is going, I have no idea how to sit with a book and think of a lesson, that's okay. Contact me, contact Kerry, and we would happily teach you how to read a book and pull out those lessons that are naturally just around your home and around your children.Favorite Holiday TraditionsYou mentioned Charles Dickens is one of your favorites. Can you think of anything that's either your favorite seasonal activity, tradition, or something that was your kid's favorite thing?Kelly: One of our favorite activities, and this is more of a family tradition, but it does fall into the homeschooling realm, and we still do this: when we decorate our home for the holiday season, we make homemade hot chocolate, we listen to classic Christmas carols.We just run around our house, we talk about our ornaments, we talk about the things that are going up, because I really want my holidays steeped in tradition. I want my children to look back with merriment and excitement for the times that they had. I firmly believe the holidays are a season, not just a day.My children will say they loved, absolutely loved the year we took December off from book learning, and we did the topical learning. That is not something that I have brought back, but it was a wonderful experiment for myself, more so than the kids. It gave me the permission to let go as we were diving into more relaxed learning.Charles Dickens, as I mentioned, that's a favorite. We read that every year, and we do read through Luke every year because I think it's important.This year, I'm hoping to throw in some Christmas around the world studies. It's not something we've ever tackled, but this year, I only have two—we're only homeschooling two, which is so different, it feels so tiny. I think it would be really interesting to learn how other cultures and even other time periods have celebrated Christmas.Of course, our modern Christmas, I don't think that it's reflective in many homes of what it should be. This year we're really taking a spin. We're doing character training. We're really working on characters and hearts, and really just making sure that hospitality, bravery, integrity, and gratitude—those are some of our big focuses for this year.I think some holiday around the world studies are going to just help pull us back, and really have my kids thinking, and of course, any of our listeners, put a little perspective.We don't realize that sometimes our traditions that we have here in the United States have come from other countries. There's one story about a man named Boniface, who was in Germany. He moved from England to Germany, and there's a whole long story to get to why he's whacking off branches, and the branches end up being the boughs that they put over their fireplace.I have a hard time with this. People are like, oh, but that's a pagan thing. I'm like, you know what? Jesus went and spoke parables about where those people were at that moment in time to draw spiritual truths, and that's what Boniface was doing.When you do start, you're going to learn things in history that are not in a textbook. You're just going to grow so much. I loved Christmas around the world, and plus, you can always throw food in there, and if I threw food in something, my kids always paid a little more attention.Kelly: If you keep little hands busy with a snack, that's one of my favorite tools, especially for a longer lesson or a boring lesson.Changing Your Mindset About Being "Behind"I know some moms are like, okay, well, that all sounds good. But I'm either not sure if I can really take a break. I've even had some moms, what do you do with your missing days? And I'm like, those aren't missing days, those are creative ways you can still count English or reading and all that stuff.But some people are like, how do I take a break? How do I not be behind? I don't want to be overwhelmed. To me, it's all a mindset thing. We've got to sort of reset our mind, our expectations. What do you have any suggestions to where they can sort of change their mindset and still come out with some semblance of peace throughout the holidays?Kelly: That was part of the reason I started thinking about the story that I shared earlier about my son. I was so worried about him being behind in his book. Here he is, I think 4th grade maybe, and I am cutting into his Christmas break while everyone else is pausing, because I am worried about some outside pressure.If you've got mom guilt, it's okay. I've got mom guilt, too. We feel guilty because we care, and we feel guilty because we want to make sure that we're doing a great job. That, in and of itself, already tells me you're doing amazing as a homeschool mom.However, I will say, over the years that I have learned, rest needs to be as much a part of our homeschooling as the busyness. We have got to allow for natural breaks, and encourage our children to not always run on autopilot.American society, especially in this modern world, we are go, go, go. We are always talking about time hacks and efficiency, and how can we learn more, do more, multitask. We've done it to a fault. Our children aren't robots.Our children need natural times of rest, to decompress, to allow our brains to process what we've learned, to slow down. I go back to Scripture. God created rest in the beginning. His seventh day, right after he put humanity on this earth, he rested from His work.I'm not going to go so legalistic as to say following the Sabbath, but God put rest for Himself, and he gives the Earth a natural rest. Winter and the slowing down of the seasons—especially, again, I'm up here in Maine. Nothing is growing, nothing is blossoming and blooming, because everything's at rest during the winter.As the days get shorter, as our daylight hours decompress, maybe that's time for us to just say, you know what, we're gonna slow down too. We're gonna focus on the birth of Christ, we're gonna focus on our families, we're gonna really understand what this means, rather than just check boxes.Because when our kids are stressed, and when everybody's under pressure to learn, is anyone actually learning? I just had this conversation yesterday with my daughter. She's working on the countries of Central America. She just wants to get through it as fast as she can.She's just reading them off the map, she's saying them all wrong, Ecuador, El Salvador, and I'm like, let's slow down. And she's like, it's 3 o'clock in the afternoon! That's okay. Learning can happen on the weekends, can happen on the evenings, and it often happens best when we have our children's attention, when we have their curiosity, and when we can make it fun.Our children are programmed for fun. I go back to that story, my son was not learning that year. I was just drilling him, finish the workbook, finish the worksheet, finish, go, go, go, go, go. I don't think he remembers those lessons. I don't think those have applied.I learned more out of what NOT to do in that season. If we have a listener out here who is struggling with, how do I take a day off? How do we take a week off? What about all this math? It's a 36-week program.It's gonna be okay if you get to May, and you've only done 30 weeks. You can still be done with their school year at 30 weeks and pick up with week 31 when your school year resumes.You can always, if you've got a child who's interested and they want to move a little faster in the spring when the days are longer, that's okay. No one says that we have to finish every book, finish every worksheet. No one says we have to do all 45 minutes of the curriculum every day.If we have moms out there that are struggling, the best thing they can do is say, I feel guilty, but I'm still gonna pause because I know it's what's best for my kid.As we as moms learn how to do that, and teach ourselves how to rest, it will be easier. Next year will be easier, because you'll get to January this year and be like, okay, we're gonna pick up, we're gonna start, we're all refreshed, we're ready to learn.Then next year, when the guilt comes, or the concern about the slowing down for the holidays, you're gonna be like, no, we did fine. We get to January, and nobody missed out on anything.You know, I was a public school teacher for 6 years. I don't know that I ever finished a textbook. Even in math, because mastery was more important to me. I think that is an artificial pressure that moms are putting on themselves. They're comparing themselves and thinking they're behind because everyone else is ahead, and those people aren't telling you the whole story anyway.I love the idea of rest. I probably would get on the Sabbath soapbox, because I totally believe that we do need a rest. Our bodies do, and when I think about between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we have four weeks of Advent, and you can take that Sunday and spend some time, not in education, but just discovering what—I don't know the order, joy, peace, love, and hope are the four weeks of Advent.You could begin that Sunday reading something in the Bible about that. That is educational, and sometimes I personally believe that is more important than whether they know what 3 plus 3 is, or whether they know trigonometry, or the law of physics.I'm not saying those things are unimportant, depending on the job. But I think we need to always keep our priorities. This is a perfect time to bring Jesus Christ into our homeschool, into our education.Prioritizing Peace Over PerfectionWhen families prioritize peace over perfection, and peace, meaning their focus is on Jesus, that is the reason for the season. Have you seen some benefits from doing that, or any tips and tricks on how you could do that?Kelly: I have been very open with my first few years of homeschooling, and there was no peace. Peace was not the priority at all. In fact, my priority was doing better than the public school. That's it. I had pulled my kids out, and we were going to do better than them, no matter what.I can tell you that that was the wrong motive. My relationship with my children suffered during that time. My relationship with my spouse suffered during that time. I quit homeschooling, actually, during that time, because I was going at it with all the wrong motives. I was going at it from the wrong direction. It was more about me than anything else.When families choose peace over perfection, as you had mentioned, the atmosphere of the home changes. All of a sudden, kids are okay. If they spill the milk, they know, maybe someone's gonna come help me clean it up, instead of someone just coming and lashing out.We do this thing in our home. We go back and forth with food. Sometimes we have breakfast brownies, because fun. The kids' love language is fun. Sometimes we eat breakfast brownies, but sometimes we eat Froot Loops, too. In all honesty, what's the difference between Froot Loops and brownies? I don't think there is any.It's just a matter of how can we connect with our kids? Jesus never hurried in His ministry. He knew he had just the right amount of time.In our world, we tell everybody we have to hurry. If you look online, you will be told that you only have 18 summers with your children. You only have 18 Christmases. We're told to just soak it all up, and just enjoy it while it lasts.I still see my adult children, and I know you do as well. I still see my parents. We have this fallacy that we need to rush through life, we need to make sure that we're perfectly preparing our kids academically, and we just miss the heart.We need to connect with our kids, especially in this modern world where everything is trying to pull our kids away. I firmly believe that when God created the family unit, there was a purpose behind that—the two parents, the children, and God gave us these children.Some of us have parented through many difficult seasons. If you ask any parent that has an adult child, they've got some stories. It's okay, because we can share those stories, and we can share those accounts with other moms that are in the trenches.Titus 2 talks about sharing, and the elder women are to teach the younger women how to love their husbands and love their children. I can remember when I read that passage and it clicked. Motherhood might not always be instinctual and natural. We need the village, so we need other homeschool moms, we need Titus 2 moms.When the enemy comes in, and he tells us to rush through holidays, or to rush through the lessons, or to just hurry our children alone, or to fix the cookie because their candy cane cookies aren't perfectly shaped, just tell him no.No is a complete sentence, and it is the best defense you have against the outside pressures of the world.As I mentioned earlier, we do a lot of traditions, because I think traditions keep us rooted. It's okay if traditions change, too. We used to just bake cookies as a family, but a few years ago, I read another mom blogger, and she bakes one batch of cookies with each of her children.I said, oh, I love that. So I'm going to adopt that tradition, because the more my kids get older, the more I said, okay, I want to be rooted with them. I want to figure out how to transition and have good adult relationships with them.If you're home right now, it's feeling chaotic. If the idea of the holidays are stressing you out and you're concerned, think about a way you can just add one thing. Maybe it is cooking with your kids, rather than worrying about math.Maybe you are going to pause history in exchange for maybe a movie night with your children. Perhaps you're gonna say, you know what, we need some new holiday traditions, and just hop on Google real quick. I'm sure a quick Google search will yield you dozens!I know I have a blog post about holiday traditions that you can start with your family. So there are many ways, and I think those traditions, and remembering that rest is okay, are two of the best ways that you can maintain peace in your home and homeschool during the holiday season.I will say rest is so important, and I love the idea of winter is when everything dies. But then, at the end of winter, spring comes up, and there's beauty and flowers and all of this. It's just a season of the year, and just like it's a season of your life. Sometimes we do need to rest.I could get on my soapbox about all the health benefits, and all the emotional benefits, and everything. It's more than that, but if for no other reason, God tells us to rest, and so we need to, and there is beauty after that rest, or that dead season.I do have to share real quickly, you mentioned, y'all, the baking with your kids. We bake cookies, but my kids sold the cookies that they baked, and then they used the profits to buy gifts. We would choose one missionary family every single year, and then they would use the profit to go—this is back before you had Amazon and you could ship all around the world. You had to actually go buy it, wrap it, put it in a box, and go to the post office to send it over to Europe.To this day, all three of my kids will tell you that is their favorite Christmas tradition that we did. We also made pumpkin bread, and my middle daughter doesn't like pumpkin bread at all, but when she had to do something at work to represent her favorite family tradition, she baked that pumpkin bread and took it up there and gave it to everyone else, because there were just so many memories, and it had more purpose than just baking cookies and eating them. Or like you said, baking cookies and giving them out to your neighbors. There's so much you can do that can add some purpose to it as well.Kelly: There is. I know you've actually shared that story before, Kerry, when you were a contributor to homeschooling through the holidays, I have a whole blog post where you shared in depth how people can utilize that in their homeschool, and it is a wonderful tradition.I don't even know how I ever got it, but somehow God laid it on my heart. But speaking of homeschooling through the holidays, how can people learn more about that, or if they want to get in contact with you, how can they reach out to you?Kelly: As I said at the beginning, homeschooling through the holidays, we're in our third season, or our third year. This year we launch on November 17th. Everything's gonna be on my website, it's hopeinthechaos.com.That's the easier way to get through it. We can drop the full URL in the show notes, wherever people are watching. We do have the two previous seasons as well, if someone wants to catch up, if they want to see your tip on how to do the baking and the selling.I really want moms to get to the end of the holiday season, whether that's December 26th, whether that's January 1st, wherever, or if you go right through Advent into January. I really want moms to get to the end and be able to say, I enjoyed that, not I survived that.Raising children is a season in life, and it's not one that we need to be surviving. We do need to be enjoying it, and we do need to be finding the opportunities to cling to the hem of the garment, because there are times when it's hard. There are times when it's just downright depressing.This is where the Lord is leading me. He tells us that we can find rest with Him. That's part of the reason for this series, is to give moms practical tips and advice that allow them to remain centered on Christ, remain focused on their families, and be able to get to the end of the holiday season and just say, I enjoyed that.There are so many people that don't have that opportunity. Those of us who are blessed enough to be in the homeschool world and to be sharing our knowledge, we have an amazing opportunity to help lift homeschool moms up, and to share what we have learned, and spare one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ as we do that.That's where the heart is, in this series, which is 4 weeks long. It is a whirlwind of information. We have some amazing contributors, including yourself, and we have some amazing sponsors.I know that you said you weren't sure if this was coming out during the first week or the second week, but even if this comes out the second week of the series, during the week of Thanksgiving, we're gonna launch the anchor post, which is the start of the series, and it's gonna allow your readers to find all 20 episodes in this year's series.Final Encouragement and Free ResourceThat is awesome. Well, that sort of sums it all up. I was going to ask you if there was anything else you wanted to leave our moms with before we close. You said so many good things, but if there is, now would be a great time to do that.Kelly: I did—I think we had talked about this briefly, it never came up in any of the questions. I would love to help your audience kind of combat some of the chaos of holiday homeschooling by offering them a free copy of my Ultimate Holiday Planner.It's just a simple way, I'm a planner, and so it is a simple way for them to just jot down all of the things, whether it's hosting holiday parties, finishing up Christmas shopping, wrapping gifts, baking cookies, or other traditions with the kids, and to put it all in just one simple place.I'm gonna have that link available. It's gonna be down in the show notes, rather than trying to spit it out and have someone try to type it and remember it. Because I really want to help your audience get to the end of the holiday season, whatever that is for them, wherever that date falls, and thoroughly feel like they enjoyed the time.It was memorable, it was peaceful, it was not stressful, even if there might have been some times where it was kind of a little bit chaotic. Because we can handle chaos without letting it overwhelm us. We do that by having systems, by having tools, and by having support.Very good. Well, Kelly, thank you so much for spending time with us, taking some time out of your day. I really appreciate it.Kelly: Yes, Kerry, I thank you for having me. You have a wonderful holiday.Ready to simplify your holiday homeschool season? Grab Kelly's free Ultimate Holiday Planner at the link above and check out the Homeschooling Through the Holidays series at hopeinthechaos.com for 4 weeks of practical tips from 16 amazing bloggers. You can get to the end of December and say "I enjoyed that" not "I survived that"!
PREVIEW. St. Augustine and the Formulation of Just War Theory. Professor Katherine Conybeare discusses St. Augustine's life and his creation of the just war theory through correspondence with the Roman commander Boniface. Boniface, who was defending North Africa against threats like the Vandals, wished to become a monk. Augustine argued that Boniface must remain a military officer because North Africa needed him, providing the context for when waging war is justified.
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