Podcasts about Divine Mercy

Hour 2 for 2/12/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses if there were really giants in the Bible (31:01), Goliath (34:11), living long (45:11), and the health of his son (47:40). Link: https://www.johnbergsma.com/

Deacon Dave and Layperson Lisa provide an update on the construction progress at their meeting space, focusing on the HVAC installation and insulation work (0:32). They use the progress of the building as a metaphor for spiritual growth, explaining how the flow of grace can be hindered by sin, much like pipes can get clogged (1:01).Key updates and discussions include:HVAC and Insulation (0:20-0:49): They show the large and small conduits for the HVAC system and discuss putting up more insulation and wood on the back of the building.Construction Timeline (2:19-2:40): They mention that electricians were also on site and anticipate the building to be finished by summer, hoping for a blessing and fundraiser on November 21st, when Bishop Nest will be present.Spiritual Parallels (1:01-2:11, 4:01-4:52): Dave and Lisa connect the physical construction to spiritual concepts, likening God to an "air handler" supplying grace and sin to "clogged pipes" or "scarves" that strangle spiritual life.Patience and Virtue (5:30-6:37): They discuss patience as a virtue, noting that it's related to other virtues like docility, meekness, humility, mortification, and abandonment.Upcoming Events (6:39-8:43): They promote a women's Cursillo in March, a Divine Mercy retreat, and mention that confirmation groups, pastoral councils, and Catholic campus ministries frequently use their retreat center. ODU students are also coming for service during spring break.

Read OnlineJesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. Soon a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard about him. She came and fell at his feet. Mark 7:24–25The context of today's Gospel is significant. Jesus traveled to Tyre, in modern-day Lebanon, a Gentile city on the west coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Tyre was an ancient and prosperous city, known for its maritime trade and wealth. As a center of commerce and culture, it played a prominent role in the ancient world but was also frequently associated with idolatry and pagan practices in the Old Testament—practices that often opened the door to increased diabolical influence among its people. By entering Tyre, Jesus symbolically foreshadows the universality of His mission and His intention to invite all people into His Kingdom.Even though we are Christians and members of the Body of Christ, it is important to see ourselves in this woman. In a sense, we are all Gentiles, meaning that as long as we live in this world, we are exiles—tempted by demons and sin, yet longing for freedom and our true home in Heaven.Even though Jesus entered a house in Tyre and “wanted no one to know about it,” this desire set the stage for His encounter with this woman. It was not only a moment of grace for her but also a moment of teaching for His disciples—and for us.First, we read that even though Jesus entered the house secretly, “he could not escape notice.” While He may have gone unnoticed by many in Tyre, this woman recognized Him. She was on a mission, driven by love for her daughter. She did not seek Jesus for selfish reasons but because her heart longed for her daughter's deliverance from a demon. This reveals the universal and irresistible desire for God's mercy, present in every soul open to His grace.Additionally, when our hearts are aflame with charity for others, especially family, Jesus' divine presence will not escape our notice. Charity sharpens our spiritual sensitivity to God's grace and truth, enabling us to find Him by following the promptings of spiritual love.When the woman pleads with Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter, His response is surprising: “Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs” (Mark 7:27). This was not an insult but a truthful and deliberate statement. No one—neither Gentile, Jew, nor Christian—has a right to God's power and mercy. By expressing this fact, Jesus gave the woman an opportunity to reveal two qualities that are irresistible to Him: faith and humility.Her response, “Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps” (Mark 7:28), is a beautiful declaration of both. Faith is the recognition of God's power and goodness, while humility acknowledges that we are unworthy of His mercy. Though it may seem counterintuitive, admitting our unworthiness does not distance us from God—it draws Him closer. A humble heart, devoid of a sense of entitlement, always moves God to pour out His power and grace. Because this Gentile woman manifested both, her daughter was healed. Reflect today on the profound union of faith and humility. First, ponder how deeply you believe that God is the ultimate answer to life. Do you seek Him and His will above every other desire? Secondly, as your faith is purified, examine whether you struggle with an entitlement mindset. Do you approach God with the expectation of His blessings, or do you, like the Syrophoenician woman, humbly acknowledge your unworthiness while trusting fully in His mercy? Pray her beautiful prayer today, and trust that our Lord will irresistibly pour forth His grace upon you.My merciful Lord, with the Syrophoenician woman, I profess my faith in You. Help me to believe that You alone are the answer to every need in my life and in the lives of those I love. With that faith, I also profess my unworthiness. Yet if it be Your will, dear Lord, pour Your grace into my heart and into the hearts of all who seek You. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Web Gallery of ArtSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Hour 2 for 2/11/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, therapist Joe Sikorra covers family estrangement and healing (30:45). Callers: I haven't talked to my brother in years (35:42) and my daughter stopped talking to me (44:10). Link: JoeSikorra.com

Hour 2 for 2/10/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48). Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/

Patrick answers an email question about a transition from Mormonism to Catholicism, unpacking the Church’s teachings on revelation and changes in doctrine with clarity. Questions pour in: when does transubstantiation happen, should laypeople extend hands in blessing, why cling to the past? Patrick explains the church’s origins, the unity Christ wants, and offers guidance for Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic callers wrestling with faith, tradition and marriage. Patrick continues answering the email from the end of the last hour. What is the best way to understand and explain why Peter retained prophetic abilities and continued to add to the deposit of faith but that this charism was no longer needed after that deposit was essentially completed upon the deaths of the apostles? (00:18) LtCol Dan (email) - If what you just said is true about divine revelation, that it ended with the Apostles, how do we make sense of St. Faustina’s Divine Mercy instruction from Jesus, visitation to purgatory, etc.? (03:56) Brian - Why does transubstantiation occur during the mass? (15:58) Daniel - The priest asks us to extend our right hand forward over people being blessed. Is that appropriate? (22:24) Santos - You were talking about the Mormon Church. Why do you point all this stuff about rejecting black people? What happened already happened. When are we going to stop this. Nobody is a saint. (26:21) Ryan - I was born and raised Orthodox, and I go to a Catholic Church now. What should my next step be? (38:56) Paul - Is a marriage between a Muslim and Baptized Catholic valid? (47:10)

Whether or not you're a sports fan or not, you know a sports fan. So what does the Church teach about sports? Is it okay to watch or participate on Sundays? What about the Superbowl? When does it cross the line from recreation to sin? Hear Fr. Chris summarize this in a fun and easy-to-understand way!

Hour 2 for 2/9/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew opened the phones to discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show (27:44). Callers express their views about the shows: Bad Bunny's language (30:04), I thought Bad Bunny was negative (33:28), I enjoyed Bad Bunny (36:01) womanizing lyrics (38:33). Then, Drew and Chris Temple cover recent stock market highs (42:18). Link: https://www.nationalinvestor.com/

Hour 2 for 2/5/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Simon joins to discuss spiritual warfare (27:44) and fasting (41:52).

Hour 2 for 2/4/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Vincentian priest Fr. Clay Kilburn covers the power of the Miraculous Medal (27:22) and sacramentals (42:04). Link: https://amm.org/about-us/word-of-welcome/

Hour 2 for 2/3/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Rocky covers his pilgrimage (27:46) and the amazing experience that is the Holy Land. Links: https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/ relevantradio.com/holyland

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020326.cfmThe Church remembers St. Blaise as a powerful intercessor for those suffering from ailments of the throat — but his witness points far beyond physical healing. In this homily, Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC, draws us into the heart of the Gospel, where Christ's miracles transcend the physical.From the blessing of throats after Candlemas to the healing of the woman with the hemorrhage, Scripture reveals a consistent truth: God desires our complete healing, yet He always aims first at the salvation of our souls. Physicians, medicine, and created goods are true gifts from the Lord — but there are moments when only divine grace can reach the deepest wounds. Physical cures may come or not come, but spiritual healing is always offered.The woman who dared to touch the hem of Christ's garment knew she could not approach Him openly. Unclean by the law, exhausted by years of suffering, she reached out in faith — and power went forth from Him. Her healing becomes a sign of what Christ longs to do for every soul that is “bleeding out” through sin, despair, or distance from God.The Gospel does not deny suffering. It reveals its meaning. Jesus restores life not only to bodies, but to souls cut off from grace. Through Confession, Holy Communion, and Eucharistic adoration, He continues to pour out the same mercy that flowed from His pierced side — blood and water that cleanse, revive, and nourish us for eternal life.Saint Blaise understood this truth, and demonstrated it with his life and martyrdom. So do the other saints whose relics remind us that even the smallest contact with the truly holy — like touching the hem of a garment — can become a channel of grace when done with faith.Whether we seek physical healing or carry unseen wounds of the soul, the invitation is the same: Run to the Divine Physician. Do not be afraid. Reach out. He still heals. ★ Support this podcast ★

Every Sunday at Mass we pray the Nicene Creed. But do we "pray" it or do we only "say" it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains the meaning of what we profess in our faith by looking at each sentence. For example, why doesn't the Creed mention Jesus descent into Hell but the Apostles' Creed does? When we profess that we believe in "one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church" do we mean the Roman Catholic Church? Actually not. This and many other insights await you in this video.

Hour 2 for 2/2/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Coffee Expert Kenneth Davids discusses what makes great coffee (27:19), the health benefits of coffee (33:19), decaf coffee (41:50), burnt coffee (44:40), preserving coffee (45:51), and Ethiopian coffee. Link: CoffeeReview.com

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfmAs our nation approaches a historic milestone, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC invites us to look deeper than slogans, documents, or even the American Dream. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are good aspirations—but they are incomplete unless they are rightly ordered. True happiness, as St. Thomas Aquinas teaches, is not rooted in possessions, power, or comfort, but in communion with God Himself.Father Mark contrasts worldly definitions of happiness with the radical vision Jesus offers in the Beatitudes. Happiness is not a passing emotion or a collection of achievements; it is the deep peace that comes from desires rightly ordered toward God, who alone can satisfy the human heart. When our loves are disordered, we build inverted kingdoms—measuring success by wealth, status, or pleasure. Christ comes to overturn that logic.The Beatitudes show us how to live as citizens of the Kingdom of God in the midst of a wounded world. Poverty of spirit reminds us that God is God—and we are not. Mourning gives us eyes to see the pain of sin and injustice. Meekness governs our anger so it does not become vengeance. Hunger for righteousness fuels a desire to do God's will. Mercy, purity of heart, and peacemaking flow from a life reconciled with God. And yes, living this way may bring persecution—but it also brings freedom.This is not an escape from the world, but a way to live in it rightly. The Beatitudes are Jesus' answer to a restless age: how to be truly happy, even now, by ordering our lives toward heaven. ★ Support this podcast ★

Father Gabe Cillo reflects on St. John Bosco's deep love for young people—and his clear-eyed realism about the world they're growing up in. Formation isn't just about information. It's about helping hearts face a real battle: the pull of culture, personal wounds, and the enemy who wants to distract, numb, and divide.Saint John Bosco knew something essential: young people don't need watered-down truth—they need truth presented with love, joy, discipline, prayer, and mercy. They need to know that life includes work, recreation, suffering, temptation, and grace—and that none of it makes sense without God at the center.At the heart of this homily is a powerful dream of St. John Bosco: a serpent defeated not by strength or fear, but by a rope that becomes the words Ave Maria. The Rosary. A simple prayer that heaven uses to conquer what we cannot on our own.Father Gabe also reminds us never to despair—especially when a life looks broken at the end. God's mercy can move in the final moments. The prayers of a mother. The intercession of Our Lady. A single cry for help whispered years earlier. Grace is never wasted.Teach the truth. Pray the Rosary. Trust Our Lady.And never stop hoping—for yourself, or for the young souls God has placed in your care.“Let us pray, hope, and don't worry.” ★ Support this podcast ★

Hour 2 for 1/30/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Anne Hendershott covers Labubus and delayed maturity (28:26). Topic: Pet stores in Italy (41:25), and idol worship (49:08). Link: https://franciscan.edu/the-veritas-center-for-ethics-in-public-life/