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Today’s Topics: 1) Do we give blind obedience to our clergy? What does Saint Anthony Mary of Claret say? “The Golden Key to Heaven,” Immaculate Heart Publications, 1955, pp.189-192 2, 3, 4) Amazing list of lay Catholic scientists
Link your intercessory prayer to a saint
Just spit on it!
What spiritual pride looks like
You don't have to change in order for God to love you
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"Where there are sins, there are schisms."
To fulfill the law means what is the maximum that God can do in me so that I can live this commandment at the deepest sense of of the meaning?
An innovative approach in the field of material culture and consumption studies, Life in the Georgian Parsonage: Morals, Material Goods and the English Clergy (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Jon Stobart looks at the houses, consumption and lifestyle of Church of England clergy in the long 18th century, linking moral debates and popular representations of the clergy to the material culture of their houses and their motivations as consumers.By focusing on ethical and moral dimensions of consumer practices, it challenges established readings of consumption in the long 18th century as an essentially secular process in which goods were markers of wealth, status and taste, by bringing the clergyman into the frame – their lives, their habits and their homes.Cross-disciplinary in its approach, combining material culture and religious and social history and sitting at the intersection of these fields, Life in the Georgian Parsonage fills a significant gap, enhancing in important ways our knowledge of this group as a crucial but understudied set of 18th-century consumers, while also contributing to understanding the parish clergy of England in the context of 18th-century society and culture. Bringing together a wide range of source material – from probate inventories to personal account books, satirical prints to sermons, diaries to designs for parsonages – the author reconstructs the material lives and household arrangements of the Georgian clergy in glorious detail. Examining the parish clergy over this period of profound social and religious change through the lens of consumption, and consumption through the lives of these clergymen, has a transformative impact both on these areas of enquiry and on our understanding of English society in the 18th century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
An innovative approach in the field of material culture and consumption studies, Life in the Georgian Parsonage: Morals, Material Goods and the English Clergy (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Jon Stobart looks at the houses, consumption and lifestyle of Church of England clergy in the long 18th century, linking moral debates and popular representations of the clergy to the material culture of their houses and their motivations as consumers.By focusing on ethical and moral dimensions of consumer practices, it challenges established readings of consumption in the long 18th century as an essentially secular process in which goods were markers of wealth, status and taste, by bringing the clergyman into the frame – their lives, their habits and their homes.Cross-disciplinary in its approach, combining material culture and religious and social history and sitting at the intersection of these fields, Life in the Georgian Parsonage fills a significant gap, enhancing in important ways our knowledge of this group as a crucial but understudied set of 18th-century consumers, while also contributing to understanding the parish clergy of England in the context of 18th-century society and culture. Bringing together a wide range of source material – from probate inventories to personal account books, satirical prints to sermons, diaries to designs for parsonages – the author reconstructs the material lives and household arrangements of the Georgian clergy in glorious detail. Examining the parish clergy over this period of profound social and religious change through the lens of consumption, and consumption through the lives of these clergymen, has a transformative impact both on these areas of enquiry and on our understanding of English society in the 18th century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maybe history doesn't exactly repeat itself, but it does have a way of rhyming. In many charismatic spaces today, some of the most troubling patterns from pre-Reformation Rome have resurfaced, and the body of Christ deserves an honest conversation about it. As continuationists, we aren't here to tear down Spirit-filled Christianity, but rather protect it.In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua, Michael, and Michael walk through parallels between the errors of Rome and what we're seeing in charismatic church culture today. We'll cover the full spectrum: from the way extra-biblical practices have entered in to the church, to the devastating sexual immorality scandals that keep surfacing, to the cultural pressure that silences anyone who dares to question a prominent voice and more.If you've been burned by a church system that protected its brand over its people, this one's for you. If you're a charismatic believer who still believes in the gifts but can't ignore what you're seeing, we invite you to pull up a chair.0:00 – Introduction3:11 – Charismatic Self-Critique8:40 – Papal Authority Parallels25:07 – Unverified Miracle Claims35:53 – Indulgences & Simony46:42 – Extra-Biblical Practices56:31 – Clergy as Mediators1:05:18 – Sexual Immorality Parallels1:09:54 – Silencing DissentSubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO:
There is a cost for unforgiveness
He uses ordinary things for extraordinary measures
33. Providing Outstanding Service to Church Ministers: A conversation with Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. Sister Mercedes McCann serves in Leadership Relations for our Consultation, Education, and Outreach Department. In this podcast, she joins Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about her vocation and her service to Saint John Vianney Center. Sister also reflects on the connection between faith and mental health and shares her perspective on the challenges that Religious Communities face today. This May, SJVC will honor Sister McCann at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Outstanding Service Award, recognizing her lifetime of service to Clergy and Men and Women Religious. To learn more about SJVC, the breakfast and how you can support this milestone celebration, please go to the link below. 80th Anniversary Breakfast: http://www.sjvcenter/breakfast More information on https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/mercedes-mccann/ More information on SJVC: http://www.sjvcenter.org
The Samaritan Woman and Tree House of Horrors
On this week's AP Religion Roundup, decades of clergy sex abuse in Rhode Island, and American Muslims face growing tension during Ramadan. AP correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.
Envy: when we see someone else succeed, something in us dies
AI For Practice Owners Webinar – Get Ahead in 2026 Before It's Too Late Join Mike Green (founder of Doctor Demographics, with over 40 years helping practice owners with location strategy, marketing, and growth analytics) in this live webinar recording as he reveals why AI is already reshaping non-clinical aspects of private practices — and why getting started now gives you a huge competitive edge. Most practice owners are still asking: "How will AI actually hit my practice?" or assuming it's years away or only for big corporate groups. Mike flips that script: AI will dramatically impact marketing, patient retention, customer service, social media, websites, admin tasks, and more — within the next 5 years (likely much sooner). Drawing parallels to the social media boom of the mid-2000s, he warns: "Second place is always the first loser." Early adopters win big with more time, higher revenue, and practices that practically run themselves — all without massive budgets. Mike is joined by two powerhouse guests: Eric Sorenson (international speaker, ex-practice owner, AI & marketing expert): Shares how AI acts as the "great equalizer" to escape the time-for-money trap, double your business, and build freedom. He highlights rapid advancements (business landscape changing dramatically in just 1–2 years), agentic AI, voice tools, NotebookLM for learning, HIPAA-compliant AI agents, and his RCCF prompting method. Grab his free prompt guide at prompts.platinpartnergroup.com. Kevin St. Clergy (author of Beyond Blind Blaming, practice coach & speaker): Dives into practical "vibe coding" wins — building custom tools via voice (e.g., a $100 assessment saving $10K/year), Manis AI for apps/websites, Claude.ai for copy/SOPs, Canva + AI for social graphics, and branding strategies that turn your website into fresh logos, posts, and plans. This session is packed with motivation, real examples, and actionable insights for dentists, physicians, and healthcare entrepreneurs ready to leverage AI for profitability, time freedom, and growth — while regulations slow clinical AI adoption.
The Five Forms of Gluttony
A new report says Catholic clergy in Rhode Island abused hundreds of children for decades as church leaders minimized the scandal. According to the report, more than 300 children were molested and assaulted by at least 75 different clergy members over 70 years. William Brangham discussed the investigation with Ann Hagan Webb, a survivor of clergy sexual abuse and an advocate for other survivors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor explore the origins of Holy Orders in the early Church, apostolic succession, and the teachings of the Church Fathers on the dignity and responsibility of the priesthood. The post ROF7 – The Clergy – Love’s Earthly Form – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
"Can you drink the chalice that I'm going to drink?"
Eve Tushnet (writer and cofounder of Building Catholic Futures) joined Tyler, TJ, and David to talk about forms of kinship beyond marriage—specifically vows of friendship or lifelong celibate partnership. Eve reflects on her own journey to Catholicism, to serving the church as a gay Christian, and to discerning a lifelong partnership herself.★ About Our GuestEve Tushnet is the author of two award-winning books on gay Christians' spiritual journeys. She is the co-founder of Building Catholic Futures, which equips Catholic institutions to serve and share the Gospel with gay people. She lives in California with her partner and children. You can email Eve at eve@buildingcatholic.org.—★ Timestamps(00:00) #78 - Eve Tushnet on Catholic Discipleship and Vows of Partnership(00:34) Eve's background: Secular Jewish to gay Catholic(02:55) Building Catholic Futures for mission, for leadership(08:07) Core ideas: Spiritual journeys, perspectives, and storytelling(15:16) Churches: What small things can build trust?(18:13) Imagining a future of kinship beyond marriage(27:05) What to do with the rarity of vowed friendship(34:09) How Eve met her partner(39:56) How do you think about “romance” in your celibate partnership?(48:43) Children? Taking responsibility for each other's families(54:13) Are you sisters? Friends? Life partners? Kin?(57:21) Clergy to support your making of vows?(58:18) Loving people means choosing pain(01:07:58) Advice for people discerning kinships and partnerships—★ Links and ReferencesBuilding Catholic Futures: https://buildingcatholic.org/Tenderness (2021): https://www.avemariapress.com/products/tenderness—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support || Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship—★ Credits || Eve's photo: Anthony Esser | Creators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza, Tyler Parker | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ Get full access to New Kinship at newkinship.substack.com/subscribe
The atmosphere was electric in the cathedral in Abuja, Nigeria as the the Word of God from 2 Corinthians rang out with unmistakable clarity: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers… Come out from them and be separate… Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates.”The preacher was the Archbishop of Nigeria, Henry Ndukuba, and his message landed with force. Many of the Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, Clergy and Laity from across the Anglican world would have preached on that passage in the past, but the Holy Spirit pressed it home in a remarkable way. In this episode of The Pastor's Heart, Dominic Steele speaks with Glenn Davies — former Archbishop of Sydney and now Bishop of the GAFCON Authorised Diocese of the Southern Cross. Together they reflect on the emotional and spiritual tone of the conference as it begins, the shift since the sober mood of GAFCON 2023 in Kigali, and the key questions now facing global Anglican leaders — including the future structure of the communion, the role of the Global South, and the difficult realities for churches seeking faithfulness while still legally tied to Canterbury.PlusBishop of South Sydney Michael Stead outlines the way the conference statement will be formed from the ground up. Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Network in Europe Andy Lines speaks on how the Church of England has failed to repent, despite the clarion call of the Gafcon23 conference. Mwita Akiri is former Bishop of Tarmi in Tanzania and co-ordinator of Gafcon for Tanzania. The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Anglican AidTo find out more about supporting Anglican Aid. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show
Seventeen signs that you're lacking humility
Only God can condemn a person
Topics: The Truth About the Word Pastor, Shepherd as a Verb or Spiritual Gift, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Why Jesus Is the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4), The Error of Top-down Authority Systems, 1 Peter Is Manual for Resilience Against Persecution, Context of 1 Peter, The Myth of Pastors Having Assigned Flocks, 1 Peter 5:2-3 and the Flock of God (1 Peter 5:2-3), How Tradition of Men Blurs Biblical Context, The Problem with Calling People Church Fathers, Why Elders Have No Authority Over Believers (1 Peter 5:3), Rejecting the Clergy and Laity Divide, Why the Word Pastor Is Not in 1 Peter, The Difference Between Prophesy and Prophecy, Hebrews 1:1-2, Why Pastor and Teaching Are Separate Gifts (Ephesians 4:11), Mature Believers as Examples Not Lords (1 Peter 5:3), The Invention of the Office of Pastor, Why the Word Office Was Added to 1 Timothy 3:1, Jesus Holds the Indestructible Office (Hebrews 7:16-24), Qualifications for Elders in Every Day Life (1 Timothy 3:1-7), Why Women Can Be Biblical Elders (2 John 1:1), The Importance of Plurality in the Body, How Ignatius of Antioch Changed Church Structure, Giving Double Honor to Mature Elders (1 Timothy 5:17), How Constantine Put Bishops on Government Payroll, Why Pastor Is a Spiritual Gift Not a Career, The Priesthood of All Believers (1 Peter 2:9), How Formal Education Replaced Spiritual Gifts, Refuting the Five-fold Ministry Jargon, The Danger of Lording Over Entrusted Believers (1 Peter 5:3), Living as Elect Exiles in a Hostile World in 1 Peter 1:1Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
He wants to remove from us and the Apostles the scandal of the cross
If you don't love your enemies, they end up having dominion over you.
You are "empty headed!"
The Father will give you the Spirit
New role as the Director of Continuing Education for Clergy for the Bismarck Diocese
Jesus tells us that there is someone greater here!
Its hard to come to the Father if we don't trust
Reality check--how do you treat those in need?
"Temptations will cease 3 minutes after we die"
Where people are the sickest is where you begin
Several local faith leaders recently traveled to Minneapolis to protest ICE and to show solidarity with the community. We talk with them about what they witness and what they learned. In studio: Rev. Deborah L. Hughes, American Baptist minister Rev. Shari Quan, lead minister of First Unitarian Church of Rochester Rev. Dan Brockway, M.Div., Ph.D., lead pastor at Brockport First Baptist Rev. Lisa Friedman, Minister of Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka, Minnesota ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
The consolation of the feast and the desolation of the fast
What does it mean to take up your cross daily?
Kabay, a self-proclaimed club shaman, focuses on the mystical connection between electronic sound and the human mind. His artistic vision is an exploration of the concept interpreting the techno club experience as the modern equivalent of the ancient shamanic ritual. His musical voice incorporates abstract textures, complex rhythms and ritualistic soundscapes, aiming to connect with the people on the dancefloor by tapping into our primal and subconscious instincts. Kabay's music combines body-moving energy, dance-floor-driven tempos and eccentric sound design, telling a story for both the mind and the body. His debut vinyl EP, Tribe of Liberation, released on the iconic label Clergy, is the epitome of his evolving artistic voice, while his Existential Archetypes EP on Vault Records and releases on his own label Kybera document further exploration of his sound. Kabay has delivered memorable DJ sets at prominent events across Europe and the UK such as Clergy, Meat Free, HØL, PLTFRM FSTVL, Animal Farm and many more, crafting each performance as a unique ritual designed to leave a lasting memory long after the night ends. Tracklist via -Spotify: bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/ Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer Keep up with SLAM: https://fanlink.tv/Slam Keep up with Soma Records: https://linktr.ee/somarecords For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk
This is the noon All Local for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rachel Maddow shares highlights from a judge's remarks in rejecting Donald Trump's power to dismantle a national monument i Philadelphia to hide the fact that George Washington owned slaves. The judge compared Trump's censorious "anti-woke" edict to the mission of the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell's 1984.Independent journalist Georgia Fort talks with Rachel Maddow about ICE harassment of media and activists.Rachel Maddow reviews the latest batch of terrible poll numbers for Donald Trump, including on issues that are meant to be his political strength, and points out that his familiar trick of making empty promises he has no idea how to keep are insufficient distraction from the cruelty of ICE and the paucity of his economic ideas that are turning Americans against him.New Hampshire State Rep. Wendy Thomas joins to discuss the fight against a new ICE prison in the town of Merrimack, New Hampshire and the waffling indecision by Republican governor, Kelly Ayotte. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
H2-2/17/26-The left is blaming I.C.E. for death of Savannah GA school teacher, FBI opened 1200 assessments of politicians, journalists, and clergy with no evidence,Marco Rubio gave a presidential speech at Munich,Marco Rubio , if he meant it, gave a great speech, i don't know this Marco
H2,S2-2/17/26-FBI opened 1200 assessments of politicians, journalists, and clergy with no evidence
How to approach temptation as a Catholic and become victorious.
Using suffering to perfect us in the virtues
Topics: The Muting of the Body of Christ, The Myth of Pastoral Authority, Why the Church Building Is Not Holy, Measuring Growth by Grace Instead of Numbers, The Error of New Covenant Law, Broken Church System, 1 Corinthians 11-14, How Man-made Traditions Have Deceived the Church, The First Church Buildings and History, Rightly Dividing the Scriptures, Understanding the Gathering in 1 Corinthians 11-14, Why the Gospel of Grace Is Sufficient, Group Participation in the Early Ecclesia, Why Jesus Is the Only Head of the Body (Colossians 1:18), The Truth About the Title of Pastor, Why Acts Is a History Book Not Doctrine, The House of God Is in You (1 Corinthians 3:16), Challenging the Clergy and Laity Distinction, Every Member Functioning in the Body of Christ, Why the Church Building Is Not a Sanctuary, The Warning Against Insulting Grace in Hebrews 10:29, Why the Law Stirred up Sin, The Dangers of Covenant Mixture Theology, We Are All a Royal Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), Christ Is the End of the Law (Romans 10:4), How Ignatius of Antioch Changed Church Structure, The Meaning of the Word Prophesy in Context, Trusting the Spirit for Morality Instead of Law, Why Popularity Does Not Equal Biblical Truth, The Most High Does Not Dwell in Temples (Acts 7:48) Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter