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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Wisdom 13: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5ab Alleluia: Luke 21: 28 Gospel: Luke 17: 26-37   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Ms. Joan Watson. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 7: 22b – 8: 1 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175 Alleluia: John 15: 5 Gospel: Luke 17: 20-25   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Josaphat, Bishop, Religious, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 6: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 82: 3-4, 6-7 Alleluia: First Thessalonians 5: 18 Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Josaphat, Bishop, Religious, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 6: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 82: 3-4, 6-7 Alleluia: First Thessalonians 5: 18 Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Martin of Tours, Bishop Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 2: 23 – 3: 9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Luke 17: 7-10   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Martin of Tours, Bishop Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 2: 23 – 3: 9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Luke 17: 7-10   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 1: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a Gospel: Luke 17: 1-6   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Wisdom 1: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 139: 1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a Gospel: Luke 17: 1-6   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Romans 16: 3-9, 16, 22-27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 2-3, 4-5, 10-11 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9 Gospel: Luke 16: 9-15   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Reading: Romans 16: 3-9, 16, 22-27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 2-3, 4-5, 10-11 Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9 Gospel: Luke 16: 9-15   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 15: 14-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Alleluia: First John 2: 5 Gospel: Luke 16: 1-8   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america  

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 15: 14-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Alleluia: First John 2: 5 Gospel: Luke 16: 1-8   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america  

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Rob Corzine. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 14: 7-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1bcde, 4, 13-14 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 15: 1-10   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Rob Corzine. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 14: 7-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1bcde, 4, 13-14 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 15: 1-10   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 13: 8-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 112: 1b-2, 4-5, 9 Alleluia: First Peter 4: 14 Gospel: Luke 14: 25-33   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study, beginning November 5. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 13: 8-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 112: 1b-2, 4-5, 9 Alleluia: First Peter 4: 14 Gospel: Luke 14: 25-33   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study, beginning November 5. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Romans 12: 5-16ab Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 131: 1bcde, 2, 3 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 14: 15-24   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Romans 12: 5-16ab Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 131: 1bcde, 2, 3 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 14: 15-24   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints by Dr. John Bergsma. All Saints Solemnity, No Obligation this Year to Attend Mass First Reading: Revelation 7: 2-4, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Second Reading: First John 3: 1-3 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study, beginning November 5. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints by Dr. John Bergsma. All Saints Solemnity, No Obligation this Year to Attend Mass First Reading: Revelation 7: 2-4, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Second Reading: First John 3: 1-3 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28 Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study, beginning November 5. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 9: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Luke 14: 1-6   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study, beginning November 5. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america  

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Romans 9: 1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Luke 14: 1-6   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study, beginning November 5. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america  

In this episode, Matt sits down with his spiritual father, Fr. Boniface Hicks, to unpack Aquinas' five remedies to sorrow. There's so much sadness in the world today, may this episode be a healing balm if you're wading through the thick of it right now.

Fr. Boniface Hicks - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 18:1-8

Good morning, and happy feast of St. Jerome! On today’s show, we welcome EWTN’s Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the life and holiness of this Church Father and Doctor of the Church, who translated the Latin Vulgate. Jeff Cavins will tell us about the second covenant in Salvation History, the one with Noah, plus Kris McGregor with this week’s selection from the Office of Readings. Fr. Boniface Hicks – Personal Prayer Marlon de la Torre – KnowingIsDoing.org Jeff Cavins – ascensionpress.com/collections/the-bible-timeline-the-story-of-salvation-2025 Fr. Augustine Wetta – Humility Rules Fr. Robert Nixon – Solitude and Silence: The Cloister of the Heart, by Thomas a Kempis Dr. Matthew Bunson – https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/doctors-of-the-church Steve Ray – CatholicConvert.com Kris McGregor – DiscerningHearts.com Ken Craycraft – Citizens Yet Strangers Neena Gaynor – ascensionpress.com/mercy Fr. Philip Larrey – Humanity 2.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Peter Claver! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy of defending the rights of the downtrodden. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Dr. Andrew Sodergren from Ruah Woods with thoughts on mental health in the wake of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect Prayer for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver O God, who made Saint Peter Claver a slave of slaves and strengthened him with wonder charity and patience as he came to their help, grant, through his intercession, that, seeking the things of Jesus Christ, we may love our neighbor in deeds and in truth. 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. ***** Info on Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow’s upcoming presentation at Thomas More College can be found at covdio.org/marysmeals. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this homily, preached on August 31, 2025, Dcn. Peter preaches about Jesus' love for us even in our lowest place. In prayer, we are called by Jesus to go to our lowest place, our place of weakness and brokenness, so that we can meet Him there. When we meet Him there, He sits with us, loves us, and gradually transforms us. Experiencing Jesus' love in our lowest place allows us to live from love and security instead of shame and fear. Here is the talk by Fr. Mathias that Dcn. Peter mentioned. Dcn. Peter also mentioned the book Personal Prayer by Fr. Boniface Hicks and Fr. Thomas Acklin.

Check out this great show form August 29, 2023 Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged. (25:41) Break 1 How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind. (32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning. Amazed at what he received from the Lord. Glad you're talking about this today. Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all. (39:13) Break 2 Monica - Has 8 kids. Homeschooled. Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer. It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God. (46:52) Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer. How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world? Resources: Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666 Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​ https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/ Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705 Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Marlon De La Torre to reflect on the meaning of the Sign of the Cross. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for Insomniacs St. Peter Damian, you were an insomniac for a long period of time. You understand how difficult it is to function after a sleepless night, how hard it is to be kind, understanding and loving when you are exhausted, how frustrating it is to be tired and unable to do your best. Please intercede for us before the throne of God and ask that if it be His will, they may be able to sleep at night and no longer suffer from insomnia. If it is not God’s will at this time, we ask for the grace to use any sleepless hours as a time of prayer, offering that sleeplessness for the souls who most need God’s love and mercy. ***** Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Fr. Phillip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. John Eudes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his wisdom and spiritual insights. Guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on prayer. ***** A Prayer for the Sick Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Boniface Hicks about the witness of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, whose feast day is this week. Other guests include Steve Ray on images and icons in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Generosity Prayer of St. Ignatius Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen. ***** Amie Duke is online at ascensionpress.com. Derek Rotty, author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World Kevin Lowry, author of Honor Thy Wife Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share some thoughts from St. Alphonsus on personal prayer. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. John Henry Newman as the newest Doctor of the Church, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview this weekend’s Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and God the Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels and saints. I give You my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving for all the grace which You never cease to bestow on me. O Giver of all supernatural gifts, who filled the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with such immense favors, I beg You to visit me with Your grace and Your love and to grant me the gift of holy fear, so that it may act on me as a check to prevent me from falling back into my past sins, for which I beg pardon. Grant me the gift of piety, so that I may serve You for the future with increased fervor, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations, and observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity. Grant me the gift of knowledge, so that I may know the things of God and, enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk, without deviation, in the path of eternal salvation. Grant me the gift of fortitude, so that I may overcome courageously all the assaults of the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the salvation of my soul. Grant me the gift of counsel, so that I may choose what is more conducive to my spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of the tempter. Grant me the gift of understanding, so that I may apprehend the divine mysteries and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts and affections from the vain things of this miserable world. Grant me the gift of wisdom, so that I may rightly direct all my actions, referring them to God as my last end; so that, having loved Him and served Him in this life, I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in the next. Amen. ***** Dr. Jon Kirwan is online at christendom.edu. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the real Mary beyond the myths and legends. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Mary Magdalene O God, whose Only Begotten Son entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others with announcing the great joy of the Resurrection, grant, we pray, that through her intercession and example we may proclaim the living Christ and come to see him reigning in your glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Boniface Hicks about his legacy as the Seraphic Doctor. Other guests include Kathryn Jean Lopez, author of “A Year with the Mystics,” and Steve Ray on breath and wind in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Bonaventure Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, and with true, calm and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with entire love and longing for Thee, may yearn for Thee and for thy courts, may long to be dissolved and to be with Thee. Grant that my soul may hunger after Thee, the Bread of Angels, the refreshment of holy souls, our daily and super substantial bread, having all sweetness and savor and every delightful taste. May my heart ever hunger after and feed upon Thee, Whom the angels desire to look upon, and may my inmost soul be filled with the sweetness of Thy savor; may it ever thirst for Thee, the fountain of life, the fountain of wisdom and knowledge, the fountain of eternal light, the torrent of pleasure, the fullness of the house of God; May it ever compass Thee, seek Thee, find Thee, run to Thee, come up to Thee, meditate on Thee, speak of Thee, and do all for the praise and glory of Thy name, with humility and discretion, with love and delight, with ease and affection, with perseverance to the end; and be Thou alone ever my hope, my entire confidence, my riches, my delight, my pleasure, my joy, my rest and tranquility, my peace, my sweetness, my food, my refreshment, my refuge, my help, my wisdom, my portion, my possession, my treasure; in Whom may my mind and my heart be ever fixed and firm and rooted immovably. Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical ImaginationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! On today’s show we celebrate this great feast with a number of guests, including Amy Welborn, Stephanie Mann, Emily Jaminet and Fr. Boniface Hicks. We also look ahead to the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul on Sunday, reflecting on the readings for Mass with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Plus news, weather and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the birthday of the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for the Intercession of St. John the Baptist O God,You raised up St. John the Baptistto prepare a people fit for Christ.We call upon St. John’s intercessionto properly prepare us with a truesense of repentance to receive Yourgrace and salvation.Make us faithful to Truth and justice,as You did Your servant,John the Baptist, herald of Your Son’sbirth and death. Lord, may You increaseYour life within us.Amen. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer. Other guests include Steve Ray from catholicconvert.com, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Hildegard of Bingen’s Holy Spirit Prayer Holy Spirit,Comforting fire,Life of all creation.Anointing the sick,cleansing body and soul,Fill this body! Holy Spirit,Sacred breath, Fire of love,Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma,Fill this heart! Holy Spirit,Filling the world,from the heights to the deep,Raining from clouds, filling rivers and sea,Fill this mind! Holy Spirit,Bringing light into dark places,igniting praise,Greatest gift, our Hope and Encourager,Holy Spirit of Christ,I praise you! Amen. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Marlon De La Torre from the Diocese of Columbus.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Marlon De La Torre from the Diocese of Columbus. ***** Prayer of St. John Eudes O Lord, You have created me for Yourself, to love You and to enjoy You, infinite Good, ineffable Beauty; do not permit me to lose sight of this sublime end toward which I must tend; do not permit me to wander among the wretched satisfactions that vain, feeble creatures can offer me. O my Lord, what poor use I have made of creatures! Pardon me, O Lord! Henceforth I do not want to use anything unless it is for Your glory and according to Your holy will, as Your Son Jesus did. O my God, if in the past I have turned aside from You who are my Beginning, my End, and my supreme good; if I have turned toward myself and creatures, preferring their will and mine to Yours, I here and now promise to renounce, entirely and forever the world and myself, and to give myself wholly and forever to You. O my God, I give myself to You as my Beginning; take complete possession of me. May I always abide in You! Be the beginning and end of all my actions. O my God, I give myself to You as my End, my Center, my supreme Good. Draw me to You! Make me tend continually toward You. Be my delight, my glory, my treasure, my all! Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell, they welcome Bishop Donald Hying to talk about his book “Love Never Fails,” Brandon McGinley on his book, “The Prodigal Church, and Bishop Robert Barron on spiritual themes in the music of Bob Dylan. Plus news, weather, sports and more… Hour 1:Bishop Robert Barron on Bob DylanDr. John Bergsma on Marriage and the Garden of EdenSteve Ray on lamps and torches in the BibleFr. Robert Nixon on St. Albert and the virtue of truthfulnessFr. Boniface Hicks on overcoming distraction in prayer Hour 2:Brandon McKinley, author of “The Prodigal ChurchJoseph Pearce on the history of WalsinghamFr. Boniface Hicks on the value of liturgical prayerDr. Regis Martin on St. Francis de Sales and sufferingBishop Donald Hying, author of “Love Never Fails”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to become a man of clarity, courage, and spiritual fire in a world that wants you passive, distracted, and numb? Today, John Heinen welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks—Benedictine monk, spiritual director, and author. For over 20 years, Fr. Boniface has guided men through spiritual warfare, identity crises, and the hidden wounds that keep them from living as sons of God. In this powerful conversation, he exposes why so many men today are stuck in fear and confusion—and how the ancient Rule of St. Benedict offers a blueprint for order, purpose, and peace. He goes into the misunderstood power of anger, the role of Marian devotion in masculine healing, and what it actually means to “earn” headship in your family and vocation. Fr. Boniface shares hard-won wisdom from the monastery, the confessional, and the battlefield of the soul.

Join Lisa and Laura for our series Names of God. In biblical times, names were of great importance—they conveyed a person's essence, history, nature, or character. As we explore the various names of God in the Old Testament, we gain insight into His character. With each name, we will learn a new attribute, deepening our understanding of and growing closer to God. In today's episode, we explore our third name, Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals. The word “rapha” often refers to physical healing in Scripture, but it has a more expansive meaning, too, involving the entire person. Jehovah Rapha doesn't just heal the body. He heals the mind and soul. In a world desperate for healing, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Grab your Bible and invite a friend to listen. We all need Jehovah Rapha! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Exodus 15:26: If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Exodus 3:13–14: Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, ‘What is his name?' what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Psalm 22:14–15: I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue cleaves to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death. Exodus 15:22–27 Romans 8:22: We know that all creation has been groaning with labor pains together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for the adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Romans 5:5: Hope does not disappoint us. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Are you in the place between devastated hope and deliverance? Bring your heart to Jehovah Rapha and ask, what does He want to reveal and what He is longing to heal? Is it a physical illness? Sin? Trauma? Childhood wound? Unforgiveness?  Show mentions. Walking with Purpose, Virtual Group Webinar: A Learn about Leading Event, July 17, 2025, 7 p.m. ET Fr. Boniface Hicks, The Fruit of Her Womb Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Father John Riccardo, Acts XXIX, The Rescue Project Encounter School of Ministry Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to cover the events in Rome leading up to the conclave. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explore the key patristic texts featured in the book and the lives of early saints, including St. Anthony, St. Benedict, and St. Basil. They highlight the significance of monastic traditions and the profound spiritual lessons these saints imparted that remain relevant for living a holy life today. To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "SOUL" to 33-777.

In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks guides us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.

In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks will guide us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.

In this retreat, Fr. Boniface Hicks will guide us through the recent encyclical letter Dilexit Nos, exploring how authentic spiritual renewal flows from a heart-to-heart encounter with Christ's love.

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue the conversation from last week's episode on speech and consider how we as disciples of Jesus can be agents of recreation in our culture by how we speak, text and post. First Reading: Sirach 27:4-7 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ben%20Sira%2027%3A4-7&version=NABRE) To register for Rescue LIVE Acadiana and/or Rescue Michigan, visit rescueme.live Book Recommendation: The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass, by Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. Scriptural Exam for speech: Prov 15:28 “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” Prov 16:28 “A perverse person stirs up conflict and a gossip separates close friends.” Prov 20:19: “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.” 1 Peter 3:10: “For whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.” Titus 3:2: “Slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate and always to be gentle towards everyone.” Prov 21:23: “Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.” Prov 18:13: “To answer before listening, that is folly and shame.” 1 Thess 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up just as in fact you are doing.” Prov 16:24: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Eph 4:29: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs so that it may benefit those who listen.” James 3:5: “Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.” Col 4:6: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Prov 12:18: “The words of the reckless pierce like swords but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Ps 19:14: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing in your sight, my Lord, my rock and my redeemer” Mt 12:34: “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org (mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

In this week's episode, we continue with “Week Three” in our 4 part Advent study of Heather's new book Encountering Emmanuel. We meditate on the vulnerability of Jesus as a baby and how He comes as one who is little so we can know that we are loved in our littleness. We also reflect on what it looks like to have hope, how to love with an open heart, and the deeper meaning of incense. Jesus' heart is an open place of refuge where we find the comfort and relief we so desperately need this Advent season.   Heather's One Things - The upcoming women's conference at Franciscan June 6-8  (registration opens January 29, 2025) Sponsored by Abiding Together and Deacon Bob Rice's new Scriptural Rosary Cards Sister Miriam's One Thing - Restore the Glory Podcast episodes on redemptive suffering (Carrie Archual) (Part 1) (Part 2) Michelle's One Things - This mug from Deacon Bob Rice, Trader Joe's winter peonies, and The Portal of the Mystery of Hope by Charles Peguy   Other Resources Mentioned:  Encountering Emmanuel Resources Resources The Hidden Meaning of Incense w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks   Journal Questions: What does abundant life look like in my life at this time? How can I lean into Hope today? When did I become so serious? How can I allow the Lord to transform my woundedness into a sweet fragrance for the Lord?   Discussion Questions: How do you conflate abundant life with perfection? Where are you holding onto hopelessness? How can you live more openly even in the midst of pain? How can you embrace more play in your life?   Quote to Ponder: “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken.” (C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves)   Scripture for Lectio: “I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.”  (Hosea 11:4)   Sponsor - Catholic Women & Couples NFP: Catholic Women & Couples NFP (CWCNFP) is a lay Catholic organization that is pleased to offer 100% free Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Classes to any Catholic woman or couple 18 years of age and older. Their ministry exists to aid Catholics in pursuing lives in full harmony with Church teaching. By learning a fertility awareness method, Catholic women can be more in tune with their hormones, understand their fertility patterns, and plan their family in accordance with Church teaching. It is estimated that only 20% of Catholics have ever attempted a NFP method. CWCNFP's ministry exists to change that statistic. They believe  all Catholic women and couples should learn a fertility awareness method, no matter their vocation or state in life. With online classes, they work with your busy schedule and offer classes in both Spanish and English. Many NFP courses can cost up to $300, but CWCNFP's classes are ALWAYS free. They specifically teach the Billings Ovulation Method ®, which is very similar to the Creighton Method. However, they know that the Billings Method might not be for everyone, so if a client would like to learn a different NFP method they have a special partnership with MyCatholicDoctor that allows them to learn any method of their choosing as long as they have qualifying insurance. With qualifying insurance, this NFP instruction through MyCatholicDoctor would be covered. In addition, teens or non-Catholics who do not qualify for CWCNFP's free NFP program will be able to find fertility awareness courses through MyCatholicDoctor, in which CWCNFP will assist with setting up. To learn more and to sign up for free classes, visit their website www.ccnfp.org or follow them on Instagram @cwcnfp   Timestamps: 00:00 - Catholic Women and Couples NFP 01:30 - Intro 02:22 - Welcome 04:20 - Vulnerability and Hope 08:12 - Loving with an Open Heart 11:41 - Incense 16:06 - The Language of Play 22:22 - Thoughts for the Third Week of Advent 24:37 - One Things

Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, is a Benedictine monk and priest known for his spiritual direction, authorship, and media contributions. Serving as the Director of Spiritual Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary and Program Director for WAOB Catholic Radio, his books like "Through the Heart of St. Joseph" and "Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father's Love" reflect his deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth through teaching and writing.