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We spoke to Fr. John R. Muir this morning who serves as the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Phoenix. We are getting his reaction to the death of history’s first Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at the age of 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement. 

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange in California. He is also founder and president of Spirit Filled Heart Ministries, which engages in evangelization and support of the foreign missions. He and MaryAnne have been married for nearly 50 years and have three adult children.  In this episode, they talk about Easter. Support the show

Vatican officials confirmed the passing of Pope Francis early this morning. Father Tom Willis, Director of Liturgy for the Diocese of St. Augustine, joins JMN to reflect on the late Pope and discuss what's next for the Catholic Church.

Delivered by Samuel Ivan Gunarta from the Parish of Mary the Lady of All Nations in the Diocese of Bogor, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 2: 14.22-32; Rs psalm 16: 1-2a.5.7-8.9-10.11; Matthew 28: 8-15COME TO MEET THE RISEN JESUS Our meditation today is entitled: Come to Meet theRisen Jesus. Jesus' apostles and disciples were the eyewitnesses to the deathand resurrection of Jesus Christ. There were heavenly messengers who revealedabout the risen Jesus and all the more so, when Jesus Himself appeared to them.The concrete feature of the risen Jesus is of course different from when He wasalive and together with them. The risen Lord was already in spirit or accordingto the Acts  of the Apostles, it is"the risen Jesus". Their testimony is obviously strong and to be thetruth faith. This is shown by their obedience to the request of the risen Jesusthat they should come to Galilee and meet him. The meeting must take placewithin the scope of space and time, and therefore, the truth can be accountedfor. Meetings or encounters that are only in memory, imagination or through thehelp of means and intermediaries, will definitely open up opportunities fordoubt.  So according to the account in Matthew's Gospel today,the women who met the risen Jesus asked that the apostles come immediately andmeet Jesus in person. It was the direct encounter with Jesus that became a newexperience of faith and shaped a new life for the Lord's apostles anddisciples. It became the basis for the Apostle Peter, the first disciple of thetwelve, to give his first sermon on the risen Jesus. He and his companions hadto testify about the truth of the risen Lord. The sermon essentially reads like this: Jesus Christ,whom God has appointed to fulfill all the promises of the past, is the realMessiah. He was executed on unjust and untrue charges. He had died and beenburied, but now God has raised him up. All that pertains to His death andresurrection, Peter and the other apostles are witnesses. To make this sermonis not just empty words, the proof of the event and the recorded experience ofthe eyewitnesses are factors that determine its truthfulness.  Every follower of Christ is endowed with the basicneed to come and meet the risen Jesus. He comes to the presence of Jesus everymoment of this life. This is the same as a husband who has often not come toattend the Eucharist. Even though he is healthy and prays privately at hishouse. Because the wife was impatient with her husband's behavior, shedeliberately asked for a Holy Communion service to her husband at home. Theparish priest then came to the house. So there was a real encounter with theLord Jesus for the husband. From that moment on, he was always aware and readyto come and meet God in person through the daily and weekly Eucharistcelebration. We must do the same.Let us pray. In the name of the Father... O Almighty God,fill us with the power of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Fatherwho art in heaven... In the name of the Father ...

Preaching for Good Friday, Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, preaches on the transformative love of the Cross: "Everything that we fear, we see in the cross. We see in the cross pain, suffering, shame, defeat, failure, humiliation. And yet it is also a symbol of victory. The victory of Jesus' love for us.The love of God is more powerful than anything we fear."Sister Norma Pimentel is Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, where she oversees the charitable branch of the Diocese of Brownsville, the second largest Catholic Diocese in the United States. Sister Pimentel has over twenty years of experience in providing oversight to a diverse set of ministries and social services in the Rio Grande Valley such as homeless prevention, disaster relief, clinical counseling, pregnancy care, food assistance, and humanitarian relief to immigrants.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/04182025 to learn more about Sr. Norma, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

Andrew Hansen, co-host of the film God is Alive, Part Two joins Megan Lynch to talk about his project going through the Midwest to show that God is alive.

Delivered by Gladys from the Parish of Saint Gabriel in the Diocese of Bandung, West Jawa, Indonesia. Genesis 1: 1 - 2: 2; Rs psalm 104: 1-2a.5-6.10.12.13-14.24.35c; Romans 6: 3-11; Luke 24: 1-12LIGHT CONQUERS DARKNESS The title for our meditation on this Holy Saturday is:Light Conquers Darkness. We have just passed the  Good Friday. The atmosphere of loss, mourningand sadness is still felt. This atmosphere makes us feel abandoned andlanguish. Today the Church proclaims to us that there is hope and help. Jesusis the light for us and He is our faithful helper. Today from morning to lateafternoon, a quiet and calm atmosphere accompanies us to leave behind feelingsand thoughts of loss, then to go to an uplifting light. One illustration would be the following. If we enter adark house or room, we will definitely not be able to see anything. It is verydifficult to find a way to walk. Like blind person, we can only"feel" the atmosphere and our existence. We must be very careful withevery step because otherwise we slip and fall, especially because we are notvery familiar with the place or location we are. Such is the situation of lifein the world that we live without Jesus. In the darkness there are temptationsthat are very dangerous. We can step up and fall into temptation.  But for God and for us who live in His mercy theremust be light. That light is Jesus, and He is in our conscience. Even it's onlyone light, it's already very important and we ourselves have that light. Whilethe surrounding environment is dark, we keep that light on. We need to remainstrong in faith and continue to shine without having to be carried away bydarkness that may be far greater. So even though it's just one light and small,the people and the world around it are so dependent on it. Only one light thatshines, it surely makes that darkness to be an imperfect darkness.  Jesus says, "I am the light of the world. Whoeverfollows Me will not fall into darkness." The light of Jesus is notsomething physical or external like the light of a candle or fire. That lightis actually spiritual guidance and a path to the Father. So by following thatlight, we have a guide who guides our lives as best as possible. We will knowhow to worship our Father in heaven, we will know how we talk to our neighborsand we will know how to be strong in defending and doing what is good andright.  Our reflection on the light of Christ that overcomesthe power of darkness leads us to the celebration of Easter Vigil that we willsoon celebrate with great joy. With inner preparation and enthusiasm throughthis contemplation, we truly welcome the Easter Vigil with fulness of joy. Let us pray. In the name of the Father... Almighty God,protect us always in Your wonderful light. Glory to the Father and to the Sonand to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father...

Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. This week on the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast Jennie and Dianne are joined by Father Edward Looney, a Marian theologian, author, and speaker. Father Edward has written several books, including "A Heart Like Mary's," and has been featured on EWTN, Relevant Radio, and other platforms. Currently serving as a parish priest in the Diocese of Green Bay, Father Edward shares his passion for strolling through cemeteries and honoring the dead and tells of his work with St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Gardner, Wisconsin, a cemetery he's helped restore; including the remarkable discovery of 31 previously unknown burials and how an antique shrine was relocated to the grounds to honor those without markers. Want to tune in to Father Edward's podcast, "Hey Everybody! It's Fr.  Edward!" Listen here: https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/You can also follow him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can find is social media links in his "Guest Profile" on our website https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here: https://oecemetery.etsy.com

In the aftermath of the fall of Saigon in 1975, Lincoln was designated a "Refugee Friendly" city. This designation marked the beginning of a thriving Vietnamese community that continues to leave a lasting impact on Lincoln and the state. CSS helped resettle 257 Vietnamese refugees within the Diocese of Lincoln that year, mostly in Lincoln but also in Hastings. Among those first arrivals was Alex Tran, who was around 10 years old when his family, along with more than 20 relatives, arrived in Lincoln. Alex reminisces with us about that escape from his home country and what that experience was like through the eyes of a child.

What was Jesus doing on Holy Saturday? While the world lay silent, Christ was at work- accomplishing in His Spirit what He had completed in the flesh. In this episode, the hosts of the FAD & Dad podcast, Fr. Andrew Dickinson and Joshua Burks, join Jessica to explore the hidden glory of Christ's descent into the realm of the dead and what it means for us today.Fr. Andrew, Josh, and Jess discuss:What the Church means when it says Jesus "descended into Hell"The famous Holy Saturday reading from the Office of Readings- and what it reveals about Christ's mission to the deadHow to pray and live the missionary spirit of Holy Saturday, even in silenceThis episode also includes practical advice for entering into prayer on Holy Saturday, a day that invites us to trust that God is working- even when all seems still.Father Andrew Dickinson is a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Ordained in 2006 he has served in the diocese in various capacities, including 11 years as the director of the Pius XII Newman Center serving the campus of South Dakota State University where he had the privilege of working with FOCUS missionaries those 11 years. Father Andrew currently serves as the pastor of 4 parishes in the diocese aided by 2 priests and one deacon. He also serves his Bishop as a Vicar General. If he has a FOCUS claim to fame it is through his brother, who was in the original bible study led by Dr. Sri in the 1990s. Joshua Burks is an Associate Teacher at The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies in Lincoln, NE. He teaches primarily on New Testament texts and themes, but enjoys any opportunity to bring clarity and conviction to engaging with Christ in the Scriptures. Previous to his time teaching, Joshua spent four years as a missionary and Team Director with FOCUS at South Dakota State University. Next to love of God is his love for his wife, Elizabeth, and their four rambunctious boys. 

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, joins Morning Light to continue his series on the Jubilee Year, but first - he shares some updates on upcoming events sponsored by his office.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Matthew Becklo, writer, editor, and Publishing Director for Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, to talk about the Catholic "both/and" paradigm that uniquely defines the Church that Christ founded. Neither "earthbound" or too "heavenly-minded," Becklo shows how, time and again, the Catholic Church walks the line between being too worldly and being too disengaged with the world. In how the Church worships, the role of the sacraments, Christology, the nature of the Church, and the Protestant Reformation. Becklo demonstrates how throughout history the Catholic Church has paved the way which balances both the role of Scripture and the place of tradition. This is such a deep and fascinating conversation. I hope you love it! To check out Matthew's great new book head over to Word on Fire.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Cynthia Hayes, President and CEO of Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Charities with update and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

"If it's a true call from God to become a priest, you're not gonna be able to shake it. He's gonna keep coming for you." Fr. David Kidd, Director of Diocesan Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Toledo, joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood. Looking back, he realizes God started preparing him for the priesthood when he was an altar server in childhood, but his path detoured through college, dating, and a deployment overseas before finally leading him to the doorstep of the Pontifical College Josephinum seminary in Columbus. He shares how five years studying in Rome opened his eyes to the universality and longevity of our faith and offers his advice to men discerning the call to priesthood in their own lives.(0:27) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce their guest this month, Fr. David Kidd, Director of Diocesan Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Toledo. Fr. Drew kicks off the episode by sharing that his parish recently finished The Rescue Project with the community's young adults, spending a few weeks in small groups “unpacking the Lordship of Jesus.” Fr. David then shares some recent blessings in his life. (10:52) Fr. Drew shares some recent events at his parish, including Lenten penance services, Alpha gatherings, and Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger's installation as Archbishop of Detroit. Fr. Craig hosted a discernment weekend attended by men from the Archdiocese of Detroit as well as other nearby dioceses, while also working on an art project he plans to submit to Divine Child High School's upcoming art show.(16:45) Fr. Craig asks for Fr. David's vocation story. Fr. David is the oldest of four children and grew up in Lima, Ohio. He reflects on his experience as an altar server, through which he says God began preparing him for the life of a priest. He first considered the priesthood in senior year of high school, after visiting the Pontifical College Josephinum seminary in Columbus. He became more serious about his discernment in college, shortly before being deployed to Kuwait with the National Guard. (27:49) While in Kuwait, Fr. David regularly attended Mass on base, where a chaplain sensed his possible vocation to the priesthood. While home on R&R, Fr. David finally met with the vocations director and submitted an application to seminary just two days before returning overseas. (37:56) After Fr. David received his Bachelor's in Philosophy in Columbus, his bishop invited him to further his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. He recalls getting a strong sense of the universal Church sharing classes with students from all over the world. He also remembers being in awe visiting churches older than the United States: “People have been living and dying for this faith for a long time.” (50:05) While Fr. David never seriously doubted his vocation during his five years in Rome, he did struggle being away from family without regular visits for so long. This challenge helped him develop his relationship with God, trusting in Him and in His plan—leaning on God rather than on his own abilities. He then offers his advice to men discerning the priesthood: take small steps in your discernment, like developing good prayer habits, getting a spiritual director, visiting a seminary, going on retreat, reading spiritual books, and journaling. “All those little steps along the way bring clarity.”(57:48) Fr. Craig thanks Fr. David for joining, and Fr. David closes the episode with a prayer.

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip, at the Renewal of Vows service of the Diocese of Atlanta, April 15, 2025

Deacon Angelo Giambrone was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Orange in 2015.  He is assigned to St. Vincent de Paul Church in Huntington Beach.  He and wife Cindy have supported several ministries in the parish, including bringing communion to the sick and homebound and as chairs of the annual September-fest. They also run the Alpha Marriage course at the parish and are involved with the Worldwide Marriage Encounter ministry.  They discuss the unique gifts each spouse brings into a marriage. Wedding Banns airs live weekdays at 7:30am and3:00pm Pacific Time go to spiritfilledevents.com website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at spiritfilledevents.com Support the show

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange in California. He is also founder and president of Spirit Filled Heart Ministries, which engages in evangelization and support of the foreign missions. He and MaryAnne have been married for nearly 50 years and have three adult children.  In this episode, they talk about the upcoming Sunday's readings as the Church enters into Holy Week. Support the show

Do you ever struggle to ask good processing questions with teens? In this episode Paul, Rachel, and special guest Charlie Hardesty from the Diocese of Owensboro, break down what it looks like to engage with teens and ask better questions. Intro (0:52) Charlie Hardesty: Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in Owensboro (1:18)What Are Better Questions? (2:08)Creating a Space of Joy (7:44)Best Practice to Help with Conversations (17:30)Conclusion (22:40)LINKS: Spinal Tap: Amp to 11 sceneGrow GamesThrow and Tell Ball: All About MeConnect Deck: YDiscipleConnect Cards: Amazonpizzasidehugs@gmail.com

  The Reverend Joe Mitchell served was the Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd since 2015 until 2023 and was the first Priest, or any minister, in Randolph County, NC to hold a Pride Mass at our Parish . Father Joe has been active in  the Diocese on the Liturgy Committee, the Prison Ministry Committee, and Mission Resource Team. He is self described as “just your average Transformer-collecting, baseball-playing, theatre-loving, pop culture-referencing priest from the coalfields of southwest Virginia.” I call him Father Joe and he is the one who allowed the Holy Spirit to move through him as she continued to pull me back into relationship with the God of my understanding.  Father Joe is an amazing preacher, gaining online views from across the pond…. Shout out to Tracy, and he  walks the talk of Jesus every day in everything he does. Father Joe is currently the Rector, Time-Certain at The Episcopal Church of the Advocate in Chapel Hill, NC. Father Joe's Blog https://fatherprime.blogspot.com/2017/02/  

Fr. Brian Gross was ordained in 2010 for the Diocese of Bismarck, where he served faithfully in parish ministry. Today, he brings that same pastoral heart to The Saint Paul Seminary as its director of pastoral formation, helping future priests prepare for the real-life challenges and joys of parish life.In this episode, Fr. Gross shares how his experiences as a parish priest inform his approach to formation, what he hopes to instill in seminarians, and why he believes pastoral formation is at the heart of priestly ministry.

In this Episode:Fr. Gary Kastl Sits-in for Bishop KonderlaHow are we Called to Feast During Easter? Why Wash Feet During Holy Week? Watch Tulsa Time on YouTubeStream, Download, and Listen on Your Favorite PlatformFollow @dioceseoftulsa The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.

Today on Respect Life Radio, we're joined by Father Tim Welles, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin. Deacon Geoff and Father Welles explore the Virgin Mary's role in the Catholic Church, addressing common misconceptions and explaining the foundation of the honor given to her. As a mariologist, Father Welles highlights the importance of Mary's role in our spiritual lives, emphasizing that her primary purpose is to lead us closer to her son, Jesus Christ. To read one of Father Welles' recent articles, visit Catholic Exchange.

Rev. Michael Davis // Luke 19:29-40; Psalm 22:1-11; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Luke 23:1-49

A weekly program for and about the work of the Knights of Columbus in the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.

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​This podcast presents the full Psalter in the 20 sections (kathismata) as read in the course of one week during daily Matins and Vespers in Orthodox Christian monasteries and in personal daily prayer by those who would pray the Psalter in this way.​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections ​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew ​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​HOLY CROSS MONASTERY is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https:= holycross.org. ​​Used with permission.

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​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​HOLY CROSS MONASTERY is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​THE FIRST NOUR, which corresponds by our reckoning to the seventh hour of the morning, recalls how the Lord Jesus Christ was led into the praetorium from Caiaphas to Pilate, “like an evil-doer, the Benefactor bound, and how there the Judge of all the world was slandered by the lawless high priests and elders of the Jews, and by an unjust judge was condemned.” It is believed that the First Hour was established in Palestinian monasteries in the fourth century. At the reading of the Hours it is customary to read the Troparion and Kontakion hymns of the feast (if applicable) or of the saint of the day. However, in order to make the Hours herein available for general use throughout the Church year, the Troparion and Kontakion to the Holy Cross are used. Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755 HOLY CROSS MONASTERY is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​THE THIRD HOUR, which corresponds by our reckoning to the ninth hour of the morning, recalls how the Savior was judged by Pilate, there enduring countless mockeries, blows, beatings, and being crowned with a crown of thorns. Together with this, that which took place at this hour, as witnessed to in the Book of Acts, is also recalled - the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. In accordance with this, corresponding psalms are selected. In ancient Horologia, beginning with the well known Horologion of the Sinai library from the eighth century, troparia were indicated together with the psalms we have today. At the reading of the Hours it is customary to read the Troparion and Kontakion hymns of the feast (if applicable) or of the saint of the day. However, in order to make the Hours herein available for general use throughout the Church year, the Troparion and Kontakion to the Holy Cross are used.Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755 HOLY CROSS MONASTERY is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org. ​​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​THE NINTH HOUR, which corresponds by our reckoning to the third hour of the afternoon, recalls the death of the Savior on the Cross, the earthquake, the arising of the dead from the graves, and the piercing of the side of the Lord with a spear. In accordance with this, corresponding psalms are selected. In them the dwellings of the Lord of hosts and a burning desire to enter into them are depicted; the prophecy of the Lord's redemption of men is expounded; and the Lord's descent into Hades is portrayed. The history of the origins of the Ninth hour is the same as that of the First, Third, and Sixth Hours; it is ascribed to the third century and the years that followed, which may also be observed in surviving literary monuments. At the reading of the Hours it is customary to read the Troparion and Kontakion hymns of the feast (if applicable) or of the saint of the day. However, in order to make the Hours herein available for general use throughout the Church year, the Troparion and Kontakion to the Holy Cross are used.​​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​THE SIXTH HOUR, which corresponds by our reckoning to the twelfth hour of the day, recalls the salvific events which took place at that hour: the crucifixion of the Lord on the Cross between two thieves, the mockery of the soldiers and of those who passed by the suffering Lord, and the darkness which then covered the earth. In accordance with this, corresponding psalms are selected. In them prayer is offered up unto the Lord with hope in His aid, and the betrayal of Judas, the hatred of the Jews who sought the death of the Lord, and the sufferings of the Savior, both spiritual and bodily, are prophetically depicted; the darkness which covered the earth from the sixth until the ninth hour is depicted; then the gladness of men who turn to God for help is portrayed. In ancient handwritten Horologia the psalms of the Sixth Hour are the same as they are today. At the reading of the Hours, it is customary to read the Troparion and Kontakion hymns of the feast (if applicable) or of the saint of the day. However, in order to make the Hours herein available for general use throughout the Church year, the Troparion and Kontakion to the Holy Cross are used.Holy Cross Monastery Online Store:https://holycross.org/collectionsHoly Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755HOLY CROSS MONASTERY is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org. ​​Used with permission.

​Holy Cross Monastery Online Store: https://holycross.org/collections​Holy Cross Monastery Live Broadcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sqeQbmgzrL0t8uFJm4Ew​Paypal Donation Link: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1336755​Holy Cross Monastery is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian monastic brotherhood within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York. Learn more about the life and ministry of the monastery at https://holycross.org.​Used with permission.

Fr. Jason Charron and his wife, Halyna live in Carnegie, PA. and are parents to seven children. He has been a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church since 2008, and currently serves in two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has worked in education at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels for ten years.

Pray the Way of the Cross By St. Alphonsus Liguori with Bishop Konderla this Lent...The Stations Of The Cross Are A Fourteen-Step Catholic Devotion To Commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Day On Earth As A Man.Stream, Listen, and Pray with Bishop Konderla every Friday in Lent on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

 What if one of the most hauntingly beautiful liturgies of Holy Week is also one of the least known?In this episode, liturgical expert Chris Carstens unpacks the rich tradition of Tenebrae, a service that blends candlelight, psalms, and silence to draw us deeply into the mystery of Christ's Passion. Jess and Chris discuss: What Tenebrae is, where it comes from, and how it fits into the rhythm of Holy Week  The meaning behind the extinguishing candles and the chanting of psalms Why Tenebrae is making a comeback—and how to prepare for your first experience of it Christopher Carstens directs the Office for Sacred Worship in the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin; coordinates the Institute for Liturgical Studies at Christendom College; and edits the Adoremus Bulletin. He serves as a consultant to the USCCB's Committee on Divine Worship, and he is author of A Devotional Journey into the Mass and A Devotional Journey into the Easter Mystery (Sophia), as well as Principles of Sacred Liturgy: Forming a Sacramental Vision (Hillenbrand Books). He and his family live in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.You can check out Chris' book here: A Devotional Journey into the Easter Mystery

Join us as we share both exciting and bittersweet news from the Diocese of the Rio Grande. Reverend Canon Lee Curtis announces that his wife, Hannah, has been accepted to continue her studies in person at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. This means the Curtis family, including their two boys, two dogs, and a turtle, will be moving to Austin in August. Consequently, Reverend Canon Lee Curtis will no longer serve as Canon to the Ordinary for the diocese. We are beginning the search for a new Canon to the Ordinary and invite prayers for the Curtis family during this period of transition. The job description and application details are now available on our website. Let's join together in wishing the Curtis family well and pray for a smooth transition for all involved. Stay tuned for more updates. 00:00 Introduction and Exciting News 00:12 Curtis Family's New Journey 01:16 Impact on the Diocese 02:21 Transition Plans and Future Steps 02:45 Farewell and Best Wishes 03:22 Job Search Announcement 03:33 Final Blessings and Gratitude

Send us a textFather Gene Wilson broke barriers as the first African-American priest ordained in the Diocese of Cleveland, leaving a lasting impact through his unwavering faith and dedication to Christ. His journey from Charleston to Cleveland established a legacy of service that paved the way for future generations of priests.Source Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org!Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org.Follow us on:Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociationTwitter: @CLECatholicCemsInstagram: @clecatholiccemsBlog: @clevelandcatholiccemeteriesPodcast: "CCAirwaves" on your favorite streaming platform!

We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Catherine Weidert, Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Charities Communications Coordinator, talks about the BR downtown Way of the Cross event and Emily Lannan talks about Life Giving Wounds retreat.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the one and only Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, PhD in a conversation that aims to turn the conventional tropes about Faith vs. Science on its head and to talk about areas where faith fills in the gaps left by science.The host of EWTN's Father Spitzer's Universe, the author of over 18 books and many scholarly articles, and the President of the Magis Center of Faith and Reason and the Napa Institute Fr. Spitzer, has the credentials coming out of his ears to tackle this kind of topic and he brings his enormous wealth of experience and insight to our humble little podcast this week. We tackle topics of the origins of the universe, the soul, beauty, Eucharistic miracles, out-of-body experiences, and many more areas where science simply fails to offer an explanation – but faith has had one all along! It's an amazing conversation; I hope you enjoy it deeply!For more from Fr. Spitzer check out the links above in the shownotes and be sure to check out his latest book from Sophia Institute Press.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Deacon Angelo Giambrone was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Orange in 2015.  He is assigned to St. Vincent de Paul Church in Huntington Beach.  He and wife Cindy have supported several ministries in the parish, including bringing communion to the sick and homebound and as chairs of the annual September-fest. They also run the Alpha Marriage course at the parish and are involved with the Worldwide Marriage Encounter ministry.  They talk about expected plans in marriage vs. the actual events which occur in marriage. Wedding Banns airs live weekdays at 7:30am and3:00pm Pacific Time go to spiritfilledevents.com website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at spiritfilledevents.com

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.   In Today's Show What is the best way to grow spiritually during Holy Week? What can I do to please God during Mass? What are some signs of a priestly vocation?* Do Bishops have to be part of the First Communion Mass? Is it ok to focus on observing the Latin Mass without following the missal verbatim? Why did God not send Christ immediately after Adam and Eve sinned? What are Fr. Amato's three favorite books of the Bible to use for Lectio Divina? Is it okay if I receive Jesus from the chalice and not the host? How should Catholics react to Cardinal McCarrick's passing? Is using the wrong date for my birthday while creating an online account considered lying? Are priestly blessings on pre-recorded audio or video still valid?  Vocations: by Fr. William Doyle, S.J. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

If Chappell Roan is good at anything besides singing, it's inspiring lively conversation. Buckle up for a free flowing and wide ranging conversation about parenting, influencers, community, country music, the Diocese of Pittsburgh's shameful maternity leave policy, and mimetic desire (because why not).P.S. This week, a little over 13 months after we launched this podcast, we crossed the 130,000 download mark! That is an amazing feat for a little podcast like ours, and we are so grateful to all of you who are listening and sharing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!Show Notes:Call Her Daddy with Chappell Roan“The Weeds and Wheat of Motherhood,” by Emily Stimpson ChapmanRenee Girard and Mimetic Desire“Study: The Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don't Have Children,” Pew Research CenterAnne Hathaway: “Abortion is another word for mercy.”Drunkard's Prayer, Over the RhineMetallica: Some Kind of MonsterGabby BarrettAll Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

On March 31, 2025, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission.Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance program provides financial assistance to those who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Under state law, certain nonprofit organizations can opt out of the program, including those operated primarily for religious purposes. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior—a religious ministry that serves people with disabilities, the elderly, and the impoverished—requested an exemption from the state’s program so that it could enroll in the Wisconsin Bishops’ Church Unemployment Pay Program (CUPP), which provides the same level of unemployment benefits.Last year, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Catholic Charities could not receive an exemption because its charitable work was not “typical” religious activity. The court said that Catholic Charities could only qualify for an exemption if, for example, it limited its hiring to Catholics and tried to convert those it served. Catholic Charities appealed, and the Supreme Court granted certiorari in December 2024.Does a state violate the First Amendment’s Religion Clauses by denying a religious organization an otherwise-available tax exemption because the organization does not meet the state’s criteria for religious behavior?Featuring: Eric Rassbach, Vice President and Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberties(Moderator) Hon. Ryan D. Nelson, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Today on Sed Contra, the Sacra Doctrina Project's Joey Belleza is joined by Fr. Clinton Sensat, of the Diocese of Lafayette, for a discussion on St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.