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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...

Dispositions of prayer

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss her approach to prayer. Other guests include Dr. Pia De Solenni on what challenges the next pope will face regarding Vatican finance, and Steve Ray live from Poland with pilgrims for the octave of Divine Mercy. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Catherine of Siena O God, who set Saint Catherine of Siena on fire with divine love in her contemplation of the Lord’s Passion and her service or your Church, grant, through her intercession, that your people, participating in the mystery of Christ, may ever exult in the revelation of his glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** 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, and happy Easter! We continue to celebrate the Resurrection in this Octave of Easter and also remember the late Pope Francis. On today’s show, Liz Lev will talk about the Holy Father’s choice to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Ken Craycraft will discuss his legacy in light of Catholic Social Doctrine. Plus Fr. Rob Jack and Gary Zimak will reflect on his death in light of the promise of new life in the Resurrection we celebrate this week. Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra – This is Our Faith Fr. Rob Jack – Driving Home the Faith Gary Zimak – Following the Truth Ken Craycraft – Citizens Yet Strangers Fr. Patrick Briscoe – Our Sunday Visitor Marlon De La Torre – Knowing Is Doing Liz Lev – Elizabeth-Lev.com Fr. Boniface Hicks – Father Boniface.org Laura Strietmann – Cincinnati Right to Life Fr. Dave Pivonka – Franciscan University Fr. Augustine Wetta – Humility Rules Kris McGregor – Discerning HeartsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Happy Easter! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the complex reality of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to lead us in prayer for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor on how the Church and the world are reacting to his passing, and Dr. Matthew Bunson on the preparations being made to lay him to rest. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Dead God our Father,Your power brings us to birth,Your providence guides our lives,and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,their lives change but do not end.I pray in hope for my family,relatives and friends,and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,Who died and now lives,may they rejoice in Your kingdom,where all our tears are wiped away.Unite us together again in one family,to sing Your praise forever and ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to share a Holy Week reflection from the Office of Readings. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss the meaning of the word Hosanna, which we proclaimed on Palm Sunday, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to share a Holy Week reflection from the Office of Readings. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss the meaning of the word Hosanna, which we proclaimed on Palm Sunday, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me thy grace, good Lord,Not to long to hear of any worldly things,But that the hearing of worldly fantasies may be to me displeasant.Gladly to be thinking of God,Piteously to call for his help.To lean unto the comfort of God,Busily to labour to love him.To know my own vility and wretchedness,To humble and meeken myself under the mighty hand of God,To bewail my sins passed.For the purging of them, patiently to suffer adversity. ***** 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, and happy Feast of Isidore of Seville! On today’s show, Anna talks to Dr. Matthew Bunson about this great bishop and Doctor of the Church. We preview the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Plus news, weather, sports and more… Jeanne Mancini – emcee for Pregnancy Center Plus Brendan Hodge – The Pillar Dr. Matthew Bunson – EWTN’s Doctors of the Church series Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo – Institute of Catholic Culture Fr. Frank Donio – Catholic Apostolate Center Fr. Boniface Hicks – FatherBoniface.org Bobby Schindler – Life and Hope Network Fr. Jonathan Duncan – Bone Church Revival Podcast Joseph Pearce – JPearce.co / YouTube Channel Steve Weidenkopf – New book, CanceledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life of prayer and the essential role of a spiritual director

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about lamps and torches in the Bible. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Jeannie Mancini to discuss the importance of pro-life pregnancy centers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about lamps and torches in the Bible. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Jeannie Mancini to discuss the importance of pro-life pregnancy centers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Jude for the sick St. Jude, you witnessed the healing power of our Lord Jesus. You saw His compassion for the sick and dying. You yourself touched the sick, shared the sorrows of the mournful, and encouraged the despairing. You received this authority and healing power to work wonders, to cure the incurable, to make people whole. We ask you to intercede with our brother, Jesus, to send His saving grace to heal the sickness and suffering of all who are ill, to uplift their despondent spirits, and to instill hope in their hearts. Amen. ***** Dr. Edward Sri discussed Foundations of Faith: a Journey Through the Catechism 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 the Annunciation! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Danielle Bean, and others, to discuss the significance of Gabriel's appearance to Mary at the moment of the incarnation. 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...

The Annunciation is a big feast day for us at Sacred Heart Radio, as we make it our mission to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ across multiple media platforms! To make a $25 gift to support our work today, click here. ***** Happy Feast of the Annunciation! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Danielle Bean, and others, to discuss the significance of Gabriel’s appearance to Mary at the moment of the incarnation. 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 Solemnity of the Annunciation O God, who willed that your Word should take on the reality of human flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, that we, who confess our Redeemer to be God and man, may merit to become partakers even in his divine nature. 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 Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts, and Marlon De La Torre from the Evangelization office in the Diocese of Columbus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer for Enlightenment Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, grant us in our misery [the grace] to do for You alone what we know You want us to do, and always to desire what pleases You. Thus, inwardly cleansed, interiorly enlightened, and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit, may we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. And, by Your grace alone, may we make our way to You, Most High, Who live and rule in perfect Trinity and simple Unity, and are glorified God all-powerful forever and ever. Amen. ***** Jackie Angel, author of Memorize Scripture Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Fr. William Slattery, author of Enchanted by Eternity Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share information about and prayers for the Holy Father. Guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share information about and prayers for the Holy Father. Guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Suscipe Prayer of St. Ignatius Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me. ***** Andrew Petiprin is online at spesalviinstitute.com. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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)

Happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell get into the history of her appearance to St. Bernadette in 1858. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer for the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more.

Happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell get into the history of her appearance to St. Bernadette in 1858. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer for the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more. ***** Collect for Our Lady of Lourdes Grant us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness, that we, who keep the Memorial of the Immaculate Mother of God, may with the help of her intercession, rise up from our iniquities. 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. ***** Anthony Kolenc, author of The Devil’s Ransom Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the man known as the Angelic Doctor. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the man known as the Angelic Doctor. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen. ***** Dr. Steven Cheeseman is online at NCEA.org. Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Steven Crampton is online at thomasmoresociety.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we sit down with Fr. Boniface Hicks, author of The Fruit of Her Womb, to explore the beauty and power of Marian consecration. This 33-day journey invites us to deepen our devotion to Mary, allowing her to form us more fully into the likeness of her Son, Jesus. Fr. Boniface shares the inspiration behind the book, the scriptural foundations of Marian consecration, and how it can bring healing to our lives. Highlights of this episode include: Marian Devotion: What does it mean to consecrate yourself to Jesus through Mary, and how is this devotion different from other spiritual practices? The 33-Day Journey: Learn about the intentional structure of the book and how each day builds upon the last, offering a transformative spiritual experience. Rewriting the Consecration Prayer: Fr. Boniface explains his decision to rewrite parts of the Marian consecration prayer, originally written by St. Louis de Montfort. Healing Through Mary: How does Mary's intercession bring healing to the wounded areas of our lives? Audience Questions Answered: How to connect with Mary when your own mother has been unreliable? Feeling unworthy of consecration—what to do when you think you're “not good enough”? How to reconcile the tension of relating to Mary's perfection when we are imperfect? Fr. Boniface Links: GET THE BOOK: The Fruit of Her Womb: 33 Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Institute for Ministry Formation  Enjoying the show?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Leave a review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your thoughts -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Send a voice memo in to the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JANE: ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre to look at connections between the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre to look at connections between the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me thy grace, good Lord,Not to long to hear of any worldly things,But that the hearing of worldly fantasies may be to me displeasant.Gladly to be thinking of God,Piteously to call for his help.To lean unto the comfort of God,Busily to labour to love him.To know my own vility and wretchedness,To humble and meeken myself under the mighty hand of God,To bewail my sins passed.For the purging of them, patiently to suffer adversity. ***** Clement Harrold is online at stpaulcenter.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we complete our Marian consecration with Fr. Boniface Hicks' book, The Fruit of Her Womb and discuss our consecration day and final thoughts. Highlights: Litanies: How the final prayers of the consecration are incredible and how we can't stop thinking about them. The Specifics of this Consecration: Reflecting on our personal consecration and how this prayer is different than other Marian consecrations. Embracing Littleness: Finding freedom and peace in humility. Where God Finds Us: The beauty of being small so God can meet us where we are. Dr. Gerry Crete's Podcast Enjoying the show?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Leave a review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your thoughts -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Send a voice memo in to the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JANE:⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

In this episode, we enter into week 4 of our 4-part Marian consecration with Fr. Boniface Hicks' book, The Fruit of Her Womb. Highlights: Mary suffers with us: Finding comfort in the companionship of Mary during our struggles. How the weak can be transformed into Christ: How our weakness can lead us closer to Mary, and therefore, Christ. The power behind the name of Mary: The beauty and spiritual power behind invoking Mary's name. Protection of Mary: How Mary protects us as any good mother does. The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander Fr. Donald Calloway's SEEK 2019 Talk Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Church Promo Video Enjoying the show?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Leave a review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your thoughts -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Send a voice memo in to the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JANE: ⁠Follow on Instagram⁠ ⁠Website

In this episode, we enter into week 3 of our 4-part Marian consecration with Fr. Boniface Hicks' book, The Fruit of Her Womb. Highlights: Gossip: What gossip does to our souls and to those around us Missionary life and evangelization: How we are called to live evangelization with great joy Dignified embarrassment: Embracing humility while also being dignified in the womb of Mary. The Martha complex: Balancing doing for Jesus with simply being with Him. Fr. Donald Calloway's SEEK 2019 Talk Enjoying the show?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Leave a review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share your thoughts -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Send a voice memo in to the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FLORENCIA:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JANE: ⁠Follow on Instagram⁠ ⁠Website

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. Ryan welcomes back Fr. Boniface to the podcast as they discuss the gift of Advent, a time of preparation and waiting.  They dive into gift giving, how our hearts respond this time of year, and what the Lord might be saying to us through the gifts we give and receive.    Check Us Out Online: Website: www.basilthegreat.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbasilthegr8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stbasilthegr8 Spotify Music: https://bit.ly/StBasilSpotify

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.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Andrew Petiprin to review apocalyptic films ahead of the beginning of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Andrew Petiprin to review apocalyptic films ahead of the beginning of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Despair Prayer of St. Claude de la Colombiere Lord, I am in this world to show Your mercy to others. Other people will glorify You by making visible the power of Your grace by their fidelity and constancy to You. For my part I will glorify You by making known how good You are to sinners, that Your mercy is boundless and that no sinner no matter how great his offenses should have reason to despair of pardon. If I have grievously offended You, My Redeemer, let me not offend You even more by thinking that You are not kind enough to pardon Me. Amen. ***** Andrew Petiprin is online at spesalviinstitute.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss Isaac of Nineveh being added to the Roman Martyrology. 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 a whole lot more

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss Isaac of Nineveh being added to the Roman Martyrology. 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 a whole lot more… ***** From a Prayer by St. Aelred of Rievaulx Lord, may Thy good, sweet Spiritdescend into my heart,and fashion there a dwelling for Himself,cleansing it from all defilement both of flesh and spirit,impouring into it the increment of faith, and hope, and love,disposing it to penitence, and love, and gentleness.May He quench with the dew of His blessingthe heat of my desires,and with His power put to deathmy carnal impulses and fleshly lusts.In labours, and in watchings, and in fastings,may He afford my fervor and discretion,to love and praise Thee, to pray and think of Thee;and may He give me power and devotionto order every act and thought according to Thy will,and also perseverance in these virtuesunto my life's end. ***** Msgr. Charles Pope is online at blog.adw.org. Brooke Joiner is online at catholicowned.com. Mark Hart is online at ascension press.com/biblicalheroes. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Kris McGregor and Fr. Boniface Hicks about her extraordinary spiritual wisdom. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell cover the first part of Election Day, looking at some of the stories that have shaped this year's voting process. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with thoughts on personal prayer from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, and Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of Bl. Chiara Badano! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her heroic witness of faith in the midst of suffering, and how she serves as a model of holiness in the late 20th century. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with more wisdom from the Office of Readings.

Fr. Ryan sits down with Fr. Boniface, acclaimed author, speaker, and spiritual director for a conversation about prayer.  The two dive into different topics surrounding prayer including where to start, how to go deeper, and share personal stories about their own prayer life.    Check Us Out Online: Website: www.basilthegreat.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbasilthegr8/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbasilthegr8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stbasilthegr8 Spotify Music: https://bit.ly/StBasilSpotify

Happy feast of Pope St. John Paul II! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to reflect on some thoughts from the late Holy Father on prayer. Other guests include Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss the interesting progression of verb tenses from the prayers after Communion at Mass this week, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Teresa of Avila! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of one of the most relatable Doctors of the Church. 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 all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today's show Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about locusts and honey in the Bible. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024! 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/

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/

It's easy to zone out or struggle with wandering thoughts (or even anxieties!) during Mass. Maybe you leave bored or tired, thinking: "Does God actually have anything to offer me in the Mass?" He does — Himself, fully present in the Eucharist. In this podcast clip, Beth and Jenna dive into just how God is present and loving toward us in the Mass through the Eucharist. He waits for you to show up completely as you are so He can grow in relationship with you — and we'll give you some tips so you can experience His love for yourself. Watch this full episode of The Gathering Place podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Aka-hYK0g&list=PL3ifxPSQgHc41HAAukZgs9DYqBVQerH3H&index=28&t=1s Books we referenced // "Personal Prayer" by Fr. Boniface Hicks: https://amzn.to/3WIGBWC "The Lamb's Supper" by Scott Hahn: https://amzn.to/3WW7hVm Find out more: https://blessedisshe.net/about/ Check out our Shop: https://blessedisshe.net/shop Shop our Amazon favs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessedisshe Timestamps: 0:00 Coming up 0:16 Today's topic: the Eucharist 1:41 Indifference at Mass 2:41 Personal prayer 3:36 Vulnerability at Mass 6:14 How is prayer a relationship? 8:16 the reality of the Eucharist 9:33 the Sacraments are sensory 10:18 Going to Mass with an open heart --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessed-is-she-podcast/support

This week we're joined by special guest Fr. Boniface Hicks. Mother Natalia talks about the importance of repairing relationships which have suffered a rupture, regardless of the type of relationship. They give some examples of where ruptures have occurred in the past, and how a repair might come about.References:TED Talk from Becky KennedyTendernessBorn Only Once by Conrad BaarsFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.