Podcasts about Eucharist

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. Matthew by Ms. Joan Watson. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist Feast First Reading: Ephesians 4: 1-7, 11-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5 Gospel: Matthew 9: 9-13 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions by Dr. John Bergsma. Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, Martyr, Paul Chong Hasang, Catechist, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 3: 14-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: Luke 7: 31-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

If Catholics are right about John 6, every Christian is under divine command to celebrate the Eucharist. So is the Catholic Church right? Karlo Broussard joins us to explain why Catholics aren’t wrong. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic beliefs. A lot going on as far as the Eucharist goes. We have all this kind of bad news that we’ve had in recent years about Catholics not accepting the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, or maybe not even knowing the teaching, which is, in some ways, eq…

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs Lectionary: 445The Saint of the day is Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and CompanionsSaints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions' Stories The first native Korean priest, Andrew Kim Taegon was the son of Christian converts. Following his baptism at the age of 15, Andrew traveled 1,300 miles to the seminary in Macao, China. After six years, he managed to return to his country through Manchuria. That same year he crossed the Yellow Sea to Shanghai and was ordained a priest. Back home again, he was assigned to arrange for more missionaries to enter by a water route that would elude the border patrol. He was arrested, tortured, and finally beheaded at the Han River near Seoul, the capital. Andrew’s father Ignatius Kim, was martyred during the persecution of 1839, and was beatified in 1925. Paul Chong Hasang, a lay apostle and married man, also died in 1839 at age 45. Among the other martyrs in 1839 was Columba Kim, an unmarried woman of 26. She was put in prison, pierced with hot tools and seared with burning coals. She and her sister Agnes were disrobed and kept for two days in a cell with condemned criminals, but were not molested. After Columba complained about the indignity, no more women were subjected to it. The two were beheaded. Peter Ryou, a boy of 13, had his flesh so badly torn that he could pull off pieces and throw them at the judges. He was killed by strangulation. Protase Chong, a 41-year-old nobleman, apostatized under torture and was freed. Later he came back, confessed his faith and was tortured to death. Christianity came to Korea during the Japanese invasion in 1592 when some Koreans were baptized, probably by Christian Japanese soldiers. Evangelization was difficult because Korea refused all contact with the outside world except for taking taxes to Beijing annually. On one of these occasions, around 1777, Christian literature obtained from Jesuits in China led educated Korean Christians to study. A home Church began. When a Chinese priest managed to enter secretly a dozen years later, he found 4,000 Catholics, none of whom had ever seen a priest. Seven years later there were 10,000 Catholics. Religious freedom came to Korea in 1883. Besides Andrew and Paul, Pope John Paul II canonized 98 Koreans and three French missionaries who had been martyred between 1839 and 1867, when he visited Korea in 1984. Among them were bishops and priests, but for the most part they were lay persons: 47 women and 45 men. Reflection We marvel at the fact that the Korean Church was strictly a lay Church for a dozen years after its birth. How did the people survive without the Eucharist? It is no belittling of this and other sacraments to realize that there must be a living faith before there can be a truly beneficial celebration of the Eucharist. The sacraments are signs of God's initiative and response to faith already present. The sacraments increase grace and faith, but only if there is something ready to be increased. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions by Dr. John Bergsma. Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, Martyr, Paul Chong Hasang, Catechist, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 3: 14-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 111: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: John 6: 63c, 68c Gospel: Luke 7: 31-35 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Questions Covered: 04:05 – During the liturgy of the Eucharist in the Dominican Rite, why does the priest extend his arms in the shape of a cross? 13:20 – How do we approach “Bene-vacantism?” 21:45 – How do we define works? How do we defend the sacraments as works in a negative light? 41:52 – How do I explain the immaculate conception to protestants without it going against their understanding of the atonement? 47:51 – Am I obligated to forgive a perpetrator who has not asked for forgiveness? …

Mother Miriam Live - September 19, 2023 Man has no authority to change the teachings and traditions of the church Marriage outside the church and living as brother and sister rather than husband and wife Mother Miriam speaks about her own mother Children who abandon their parents for "no reason" How do we defend our own faith if our leaders promote evil? Is there a female order equivalent to the Jesuits? Have there been many saints who got married and had children before entering religious life? Music during Adoration Lay people should not deliver the Eucharist to the homebound, even if it seems like the right thing to do

We Have Redemption and Forgiveness of Sins!Colossians 1:13-14 “ He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Original sin came about when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit.  This means sin entered into our hearts. The power of darkness had more of a hold on us, and our hearts were more attuned to sin.  However, when Jesus came and died for us, He rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of God.  Jesus redeemed us.  He died for our sins, even when we didn't deserve it.  That is the part that gets me.  It is not as if we deserved that mercy.  It is not as if we were all loving God and treating Him the way He deserves to be treated. God loved us even after all the years of rebellion.  If you look back at the Old Testament, you will see the people of God turning away from Him time and time again.  Yet, He still went through with His plan to save them.The people of the Old Testament did not have a Baptism of repentance. They had the Lord looking out for them. However, they didn't have the Holy Spirit living inside of them, and they didn't have Jesus yet. Jesus hadn't yet died on the cross, so they weren't saved from the original sin.  Sin had more influence over them because they didn't have the Spirit of God living inside of them, helping them make the right choice.  They didn't have the power and authority that we have from Jesus.  This is not to excuse their behavior, but it does explain it a bit.  It does help us to have a bit of empathy for them.  Look how much we mess up even with the Spirit of the Lord living inside of us. Now, imagine we didn't have it.  Imagine what life would be like if we couldn't go to confession when we mess up. Imagine we didn't have the gift and grace of forgiveness of sins.  Imagine if every time we did something wrong, we needed to bring an animal to the temple and sacrifice it. When we look back at the Old Testament, we, or at least I, struggle to understand how and why God's people were always turning away. It seems like if I saw a miracle, like the parting of the Red Sea, I would never want to turn away from the Lord.  I would know without a doubt He was the one true God and would want to do whatever I could to please Him. I wouldn't complain about what I was eating because what I was eating was a miracle from God each and every day. I love to think I would do things differently if I lived back in the Old Testament times.However, would I really? I have seen God do extraordinary miracles right here in my lifetime, and yet I don't always put Him first. I can eat whatever I want to eat, and yet sometimes I still complain. I have the Holy Spirit, the one who raised Jesus from the dead, living inside of me, and yet I still sin, I still doubt at times, I still complain. Why is that? Why is it that I know how amazing our God is? I have the power of the Spirit living inside of me, and yet I still mess up? Imagine if we didn't? Imagine if we didn't have the opportunity to go to mass daily.  Imagine if we didn't have the Eucharist to be providing us strength and fortitude each day or each week. We are very lucky that Jesus came and died for us. We are lucky we receive His Spirit when we are Baptized and again when we make our Confirmation.The verse above says, “ He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” There is a caveat to this redemption and forgiveness.  The caveat is that we accept it.  It says in the Bible that Jesus gave His apostles the power and authority to forgive sins in His name. It says in John 20:23, “ If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Your sins can be forgiven, but you have to accept that forgiveness, and this is hard for many of us.  We believe that this can happen to other people, but somehow we believe that our sins are too big. God couldn't possibly forgive me. If He knew what I did, he would hate me forever. These are the types of thoughts that go through our minds. We think forgiveness is for others.This is not the case. Forgiveness is for every single person on the planet who will accept it and is ready to repent for what they have done. It says in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1864, “There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of the heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.” Jesus died for our sins. Why is that so hard for us to accept?  This verse from the CCC says that if we don't accept this forgiveness, it can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.  I don't know about you, but that is not anything that I want. I just looked up the definition for final impenitence. I had a pretty good idea of what it meant, but I wanted to make sure of the exact definition.  Here is what I found: Final penitence means dying unreconciled with God, whether through loss of faith, or through despair, or a blasphemous rejection of God's love.I am 100% sure I do not want that for myself or anyone else. Dying unreconciled with God would be awful. If I want to make sure this does not happen, the answer is found in the definition. I need to make sure I do not lose my faith. I need to make sure I do not fall into despair and that I always remember there is always hope in our Lord and Savior. I also need to make sure I do not reject God's love and forgiveness. I need to accept it with open arms. The stakes are pretty high. If you struggle to accept God's forgiveness, I urge you to try and work on that. God has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He did all the hard work. Now all we have to do is accept this forgiveness and love. I know it is not easy to accept it at times, and yet the alternative is hard as well. We must find a way to accept his forgiveness so we don't end up separated from God for eternity.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, you are amazing, and we love you so much. We are so grateful you sent your one and only son to rescue us from the power of darkness and to transfer us into Jesus' kingdom. You are the best! You are always looking out for us. We are so grateful. We are sorry when we struggle to accept your forgiveness or your love. We live in a broken world, and sometimes it is hard to believe someone could love us as the enemy tells us constantly that we are unloveable. It can be hard to believe we are forgiven when the enemy tells us no one would ever forgive us. Forgive us, Lord, for believing the enemy over you.  Give us the strength to believe you above all else. We love you, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Thank you to those who have signed up for the retreat and those who couldn't attend but wanted to donate money so someone else could attend. I really appreciate all of you! Registration for the retreat closes soon, so make sure to get registered if you want to attend. CLICK HERE  for retreat info. I look forward to meeting you here tomorrow with another witness. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Januarius, Bishop, Martyr First Reading: First Timothy 3: 1-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 101: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Luke 7: 11-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Januarius, Bishop, Martyr First Reading: First Timothy 3: 1-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 101: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Luke 7: 11-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

AQUINAS ON THE EUCHARIST QUESTION 73   INTRODUCTION Hey patreons of the Catholic Man Show, Karlo Broussard here. I'd like to welcome you to this course on Aquinas and the Eucharist where we'll be looking at what Aquinas says about the Eucharist in his Summa Theologiae, tertia pars, questions 73-83. I'd like to thank Adam and David for this opportunity to share the course with you, which is a token of their appreciation for your support of the show—a support that I would strongly encourage you to continue in. I think you're going to enjoy going through this course on the Eucharist because Aquinas has some great things to say about it. And, of course, it's always to geek out on this stuff. I hope that you have as much fun as I will have teaching it. Aquinas divides his treatment of the Eucharist into seven major themes or aspects of the Sacrament and treats each with one or several different “Questions,” which are basically further subpoints to make about those major aspects. And each of these Questions are further divided into articles, or what Aquinas calls, “points of inquiry.” Each of the lessons for this course will ordinarily deal with a single question. But there will be times when we have to divide a question into two lessons in order to do justice to it. For example, Question 75 is so packed and dense that we'll need two lessons to do it justice. The methodology that I'll use is simpe: read the text and offer commentary as we go. Some things can be received upon an initial reading. Others, however, not so much. Sometimes there is a need for further commentary. And I'll do my best to provide that for you. Also, my goal is to outline Aquinas's thought in a way that easily digestible, giving summaries of the various arguments with premises and conclusions. I know it helps me to keep track of exactly what Aquinas is saying because it makes explicit what Aquinas often is saying implicitly. Now, before we begin diving into Question 73 in this lesson, it's important that we look at Aquinas's outline of the material that he will be going through on the Eucharist. Aquinas says there are seven major aspects of the Eucharist to consider: The sacrament itself (Question 73) Its matter (Questions 74-77) Its form (Question 78) Its effects (Question 79) The use or receiving of the sacrament (Questions 80-81) The minister (Question 82) The rite of the sacrament (Question 83) In this lesson, we'll start with Question 73, which deals with the sacrament itself. It's divided up into 6 articles, or as Aquinas puts it, “six points of inquiry.” ARTICLE 1: Is the Eucharist a sacrament?   Commentary: What is a sacrament? A sense perceptible sign that effects what it signifies. So the question here is: Does the bread effect what it signifies, namely, the body and blood of Jesus?   Aquinas's Answer: Yes   [An appeal to authority] “On the contrary, It is said in the Collect [*Postcommunion "pro vivis et defunctis"]: "May this Thy Sacrament not make us deserving of punishment." [Aquinas's own reasoning] “I answer that, The Church's sacraments are ordained for helping man in the spiritual life. But the spiritual life is analogous to the corporeal, since corporeal things bear a resemblance to spiritual. Now it is clear that just as generation is required for corporeal life, since thereby man receives life; and growth, whereby man is brought to maturity: so...

The traditions of the eucharist. Communion, closed, open, traditional, meals, fellowship with results: strength, resolve, hope, wisdom, understanding, presence of God.Read and explore Text.Notice, before the big event, a daily investment in small faith steps prepares us for the great storms of life! Paul started by being faithful in little things along this great path he is living.Sea of Adria was in the middle of the Mediterranean while the Gulf of Adria what we today call the Adriatic Sea. As they near shipwreck, it becomes clear to the crew that Paul's prophecy is coming to pass.  Fear is still present.  Some want to escape.  Now Paul is in control with divine authority. His insight is followed by the centurion. When the ship starts to run aground, the centurion wants to save Paul, and the prisoners so all make it to shore.What is the purpose of the very clear and extensive account given by Luke here and not in Chapter 21? Notice the lack of calming the storm. Here there is something else that God is doing, namely, he is establishing the power of faith and God's control over history in sight of overwhelming paganism. What could be construed as magic has no place in the very real fear of the elements of nature. God is not tinkering with natural and human processes with arbitrary interventions, but with the direction of the human heart by revealing the purposes and call of God.  See Luke 21:12-19. When we are caught in the complexity of social entanglements, our faith in God must not be focused so much on the elimination of these circumstances but on God's power that enables us to endure and so gain possession of our lives!Here we find the real value of prophecy:  Though Paul is predicting the future and seeing it fulfilled, he is also a spokesperson for God! He advises, exhorts, comforts, strengthens, challenges as a servant of God whom he serves! And at the center of the storm and its ravages, fears, and confusion, he breaks bread.  Of the 276 on board, only 3 are Christians. Yet he includes all with dramatic results – not all believe, some try to escape, but all are brought to safety as he said they would. This act of faith changed the course of the events, as it gave courage, strength, and hope to all. Paul's faith reminds us of Mary, who chose to believe God and whet he said would come to pass.  Put your faith in Jesus today.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 28: 2, 7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Luke 7: 1-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 28: 2, 7, 8-9 Alleluia: John 3: 16 Gospel: Luke 7: 1-10 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Resources: Dominican House of Prayer - website Into the Deep – Dan Burke Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits - Dan Burke The Contemplative Rosary - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini The Contemplative Rosary App (phones and tablets only) A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness - Susan Brinkmann OCDS Avila-Institute.org/events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

Emily Ahlin, Diocesan Archivist joins us after going to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert in Pittsburgh.0:35:   Emily is only a mild Swiftie....but her friends....1:19:  There are costumes??2:11:  Comparisons to the 1935 Eucharistic Congress.4:11:  Insider info:  Emily was a Focus Missionary and would people show up for the Eucharist again?4:40:   World Youth Day comparision.4:50:   A sports fan comparison.6:14 :  Swift's Long live speaks to Mike7:00:  Swift's Enchanted is Emily's favorite from the concert.8:36:  She's a genuine artist, can we find that kind of authenticity in the Church?9:15:  Our last 5 Popes all emphasized genuineness.10:00 Christian witness is important.10:20:  A homiletics example is given about authenticity. 13:00:  Taylor's brother went to Notre Dame.13:26:  A bunch of Taylor Swift conspiracy theories.15:25:  FD prays for Taylor every day and her mom.16:11:  Emily's ticket buying experience.17:40:  Church Search: St Luke's in Lakewood.19:15:  Readings for the 25th Sunday are here.19:50:  Mike's got tickets for the Taylor Swift movie.20:50:  Softball League All Star Game update.

Mother Miriam Live - September 18, 2023 Taking a look at Bishop Strickland's September 12th Pastoral letter about the divine nature of the Sacraments and the Eucharist Would it be acceptable to ask for a family member's return to the church as a Christmas gift? What does an average day at Mother's new property look like? How should one discern moving their family to an area where Catholicism is prominent and well-practiced? Discerning a call to the priesthood while overcoming fear of the persecution that so many traditionally-minded prelates have faced in our times The Hour of Grace devotion and the purple scapular

One of the surest ways to incite wonder and love for the Lord in our children is for us to rekindle wonder and love for the Lord in ourselves. As mature Christians, we have a responsibility to instruct our children––to model and share our faith with them. For many of us, this begins as a daunting and uncertain task: we might question our own faith, or feel awkward in our wording or mannerisms in sharing faith, or recognize our own lack of knowledge when it comes to Scripture or the particularities of Catholic doctrine. I felt all those things myself when it was time for me to begin forming my children to reverence our Eucharistic Lord and welcome him in the Blessed Sacrament. But starting some years ago, I took on this precious and challenging responsibility in a new way, when I began reading Scripture with my then six-year-old son to help him prepare for his First Communion. In particular, we read and wondered at 12 biblical episodes of God feeding his people: six from the Old Testament and six from the gospels, when Jesus fulfills what has been prefigured. From all our time spent together, including my son's work in illustrating each of those 12 biblical scenes, I came to see that paying attention to these particular actions through Scripture created one firm, clear, and beautiful memory for my son, which was this: the Lord feeds his people. Even more, when he stepped forward to receive his First Communion in May of that year, he rejoiced at the wonder that now he himself was being fed by the Lord.I think this way of sacramental preparation is more important now than ever, especially as belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist continues to wane among Catholics. In the Catholic Church in the U.S., we are hoping for a Eucharistic revival, and I want to think together about how to form our children better for First Communion, to set the best foundation for a sacramental, Eucharistic life. This is the second of two episodes where I share some of the teachings on the biblical episodes of God feeding his people. These teachings are drawn from my book Fed by the Lord: At-Home Scriptural Formation to Prepare Children for First Communion, from Liturgical Press. Fed by the Lord is written especially for parents, godparents, teachers, and catechists with two primary goals: first, to help enrich and renew the adults' understanding of and wonder at the way in which God feeds his people throughout Scripture, and second, to offer guidance to adults as they seek to form their children and students for First Communion.In the last episode, I shared my teachings on one Old Testament episode and the corresponding Gospel episode that fulfills it. From 2 Kings 4, we focused on the prophet Elisha and the abundant bread, then from Mark 6 we contemplated Jesus feeding the five thousand. In this episode, I want to add two more: from the Old Testament, we will turn our attention to the Passover in Exodus, and then from Luke 22, the Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Follow-up Resources:●     Fed by the Lord: At-Home Scriptural Formation to Prepare Children for First Communion (Liturgical Press, 2023), by Leonard J. DeLorenzo●     Church Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they talk with Fr. Jesse Maingot, a Dominican priest from Trinidad Tobago. Don't miss out as they discuss how to grow closer to Jesus in the Eucharist!

How the two witness of Shroud & Eucharistic Miracles prove Resurrections

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian by Mr. Clement Harrold. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 1: 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Luke 6: 43-49 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian by Mr. Clement Harrold. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 1: 15-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Luke 6: 43-49 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows by Dr. John Bergsma. Our Lady of Sorrows Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 1: 1-2, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 Gospel: John 19: 25-27 or Luke 2: 33-35  Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Eucharist Is Really Jesus, author Joe Heschmeyer

In this week's episode, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the need to re-evangelize people in the teaching of the Source and Summit of our faith – the Eucharist – as taught by the early Church Fathers.

The nature of Christ's presence in the #Eucharist, is #Jesus the celestial auditor?, should I watch #Peanuts or end of world #prophecy?, and we all have skeletons.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows by Dr. John Bergsma. Our Lady of Sorrows Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Timothy 1: 1-2, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 Gospel: John 19: 25-27 or Luke 2: 33-35  Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Sister Mary Josefa of the Eucharist is a Benedictine nun in Missouri; she and the sisters of her community recently wrote a charming children's book, Brides of Christ (Sophia Institute Press, 2023), which invites the reader into the rhythms of their contemplative life through the course of the day and cycle of the year. She talks about this life with me and also the discernment that drew her into it. We also discuss the late Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster who founded their community who drew the attention of the world earlier this year when her exhumed body was miraculously not corrupted four years after death, nor her garments (though the fabric of her coffin was completely rotted away). Finally, we discuss the special charism and Marian consecration of this Benedictine community who emulate the quiet, loving role of the Mother of God in the years between the Ascension of Jesus and her own Assumption, supporting the Early Church. The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles website The new book, Brides of Christ, from Sophia Institute Press Articles about Sr Wilhelmina Lancaster's uncorrupted remains: in the New York Times, in the Catholic News Agency, and in the Catholic Review.  Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. 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

Sister Mary Josefa of the Eucharist is a Benedictine nun in Missouri; she and the sisters of her community recently wrote a charming children's book, Brides of Christ (Sophia Institute Press, 2023), which invites the reader into the rhythms of their contemplative life through the course of the day and cycle of the year. She talks about this life with me and also the discernment that drew her into it. We also discuss the late Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster who founded their community who drew the attention of the world earlier this year when her exhumed body was miraculously not corrupted four years after death, nor her garments (though the fabric of her coffin was completely rotted away). Finally, we discuss the special charism and Marian consecration of this Benedictine community who emulate the quiet, loving role of the Mother of God in the years between the Ascension of Jesus and her own Assumption, supporting the Early Church. The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles website The new book, Brides of Christ, from Sophia Institute Press Articles about Sr Wilhelmina Lancaster's uncorrupted remains: in the New York Times, in the Catholic News Agency, and in the Catholic Review.  Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sister Mary Josefa of the Eucharist is a Benedictine nun in Missouri; she and the sisters of her community recently wrote a charming children's book, Brides of Christ (Sophia Institute Press, 2023), which invites the reader into the rhythms of their contemplative life through the course of the day and cycle of the year. She talks about this life with me and also the discernment that drew her into it. We also discuss the late Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster who founded their community who drew the attention of the world earlier this year when her exhumed body was miraculously not corrupted four years after death, nor her garments (though the fabric of her coffin was completely rotted away). Finally, we discuss the special charism and Marian consecration of this Benedictine community who emulate the quiet, loving role of the Mother of God in the years between the Ascension of Jesus and her own Assumption, supporting the Early Church. The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles website The new book, Brides of Christ, from Sophia Institute Press Articles about Sr Wilhelmina Lancaster's uncorrupted remains: in the New York Times, in the Catholic News Agency, and in the Catholic Review.  Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross by Ms. Joan Watson. Exaltation of the Holy Cross Feast First Reading: Numbers 21: 4b-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11 Gospel: John 3: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross by Ms. Joan Watson. Exaltation of the Holy Cross Feast First Reading: Numbers 21: 4b-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11 Gospel: John 3: 13-17 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Questions Covered: 06:33 – What proof do we have that Mary remained a virgin?  22:34 – What is grace? It seems to mean different things in different contexts.  29:20 – Why do some Protestants think that the King James Version of the Bible is the best or only reliable translation, and how could I show them it's not?  36:42 – Why aren't people immediately healed when they receive the Eucharist, like the woman who touched his garment?  40:43 – How could the Son be only-begotten but also not created?  46:27 – CCC 1938 mentions “sinful inequalities that affect millions of men and women.” Is it talking about inequality itself, or is it more about the many people that are in great poverty?  …

Open Forum – Questions Covered: 04:23 – When Jesus sent out the 72 disciples in pairs of two, what was the gospel they preached? Jesus hadn’t yet suffered, died, risen, or ascended, and he hadn’t even proclaimed the fullness of his teachings yet, nor had he instituted the Eucharist or sent the Holy Spirit – so what was their “good news?” 07:53 – Why does God permit the damnation of souls He created? 10:47 – Did the Donner party commit unrepentant mortal sin? 18:55 – Is there a word in English that rhymes with Orange? 20:03 – Who is Joseph in this prayer? “Lord God, who left us the signs of your Passion on the Holy Shroud in which your most holy body was wrapped when you were lowered from the cross by Joseph, grant us, most loving Lord, that by your holy death and burial and by the sorrows and sufferings of your holy Mother Mary, our Lady, that the souls in Purgatory may be brought to the glory of the resurrection where you live and reign with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.” 23:08 – But how do you tell if something is the will of God versus the will of another human being imposed upon you? 28:36 – Is there a definitive theology concerning wealth, and if not, why not? 33:02 – Help me out with the elusive “hold hands/orans posture” vs. no change in posture during the Our Father for the laity. If both are allowed now, what would be the reason in favor of doing the hand hold/orans posture? 44:49 – I would be interested in your thoughts on the late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (husband-and-wife demonologist/clairvoyant trance medium, allegedly employed by the Catholic church on occasion). They remain part of popular culture thanks to the “Annabelle” and “The Conjuring” films. 49:01 – How can we counter Protestants who name the same tired insults regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of God as well as the false claims that we worship her? 51:55 – Why do Catholics all shake hands at the reenactment of the Crucifixion of Jesus? …

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesdays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!​​​​​​​Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, there are ways to salvage US democracy from the 'tyranny of the minority.'Then, on the rest of the menu, a controversial Penn Carey Law professor has invited a white nationalist, who was cited in race murderer Dylan Roof's manifesto, to lecture on campus for the second time; the five NYC pension funds accused Fox of neglecting its responsibility to shareholders by airing election lies; and, a star football reporter for the NFL filed a racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the league and its media arm.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the Guatemala President-elect has suspended the transition after agents raided election facilities and illegally opened vote boxes; and, the Israeli Supreme Court hears the first challenge to Netanyahu's divisive judicial overhaul.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"To those of us who believe that all of life is sacred every crumb of bread and sip of wine is a Eucharist, a remembrance, a call to awareness of holiness right where we are. I want all of the holiness of the Eucharist to spill out beyond church walls, out of the hands of priests and into the regular streets and sidewalks, into the hands of regular, grubby people like you and me, onto our tables, in our kitchens and dining rooms and backyards.”-- Shauna Niequist"Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes"

If you've seen "The Exorcist," you may wonder what's factual and what's Hollywood sensationalism. You may get scared when it comes to this topic. What's the truth amidst all the noise? Drew Mariani and guest Adam Blai discuss the topic of exorcisms within the Catholic Church. They touch upon several key points: The Reality of the Demonic: The Church acknowledges the existence of the demonic and the need to confront it. Adam Blai works in the Chancery and the Tribunal for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and they discuss the unique authority of the Catholic Church in dealing with exorcisms. The Authority of the Church: Blai emphasizes the importance of having the authority of the Catholic Church behind exorcism efforts. He compares it to a citizen's arrest, explaining that attempting an exorcism without proper authority and support from the Church can be risky and ineffective. Distinguishing Between Mental Illness and Possession: They discuss the challenge of distinguishing between mental illness and possession. Blai explains that while temptation and influence from demons can be normal, possession involves specific signs that cannot be explained by medical or psychological conditions. The Role of Holy Objects: Demons perceive blessed and holy objects as painful. They can identify such objects and react to them negatively, which helps in the diagnosis of possession. Addressing Addiction and Spiritual Affliction: Blai discusses the link between addiction, particularly to pornography, and potential spiritual affliction. He suggests that while it can be difficult to determine the exact cause, a combination of psychological and spiritual factors may be at play. Possession at a Young Age: Blai explains that in theory, someone could be possessed from birth if their parents consecrated them to the demonic. However, he notes that possession typically becomes active when a person reaches an age where they can make choices about sin. Receiving the Eucharist: Possessed individuals often flee the church before receiving the Eucharist, as they cannot tolerate the presence of holy things during Mass. The episode provides insights into the Catholic Church's approach to exorcism, the importance of proper authority, and the complexity of discerning possession from other conditions. Adam Blai also mentions his book "The History of Exorcism," which is available online and in major bookstores.

Brothers and sisters, this week, we have three principal parts:1) John 62) The Institution Narrative3) A quick survey of some other New Testament allusions to the Eucharist

Fr. Patrick Gonyeau and John Stockwell discuss the saints and Holy Eucharist.  Fr. Gonyeau is administrator at Corpus Christi Catholic Community in Detroit, Michigan and associate instructor of Encounter Ministries; John Stockwell is a former WJR anchor and reporter.  They team up to be an inspiring conduit for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to renew our minds and hearts. Renewal of the Mind airs live weekdays at 5:30am and 12pm  Pacific Time go to spiritfilledevents.com website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.Archives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at spiritfilledevents.com

This episode of Physically Spiritual is a conversation with Simone Rizkallah. We discuss her journey of faith, maturing in community, sharing the interior life, and the Eucharist. Episode 116 Show Host: Andrew Reinhart Becoming a PATRON of my show! Go to physicallyspiritual.com Show Page: http://awakencatholic.org/physically-spiritual/community-sharing-the-interior-life-and-the-eucharist-w-simone-rizkallah Catholic Apparel - https://catholicmerch.store Download the official AWAKEN App: http://theawakenapp.io Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! - https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John Chrysostom by Dr. John Bergsma. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Colossians 3: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab Alleluia: Luke 6: 23ab Gospel: Luke 6: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John Chrysostom by Dr. John Bergsma. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Colossians 3: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab Alleluia: Luke 6: 23ab Gospel: Luke 6: 20-26 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Tom Riello talked about why the Church places the importance on the Holy name of Jesus and Mary. Jonathan Liedl discussed the cause of canonization of Dorothy Day. Fr Mitch Pacwa shared about the Jewish roots of the Eucharist. 

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Holy Name of Mary First Reading: Colossians 2: 6-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 1b-2, 8-9, 10-11 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Luke 6: 12-19 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Bible Study: (1:57) Col 2:6-15 Father explains the importance of sticking to the wisdom of Christ  Letters (25:56) - My little pony and glory to God  (29:20) - Prophets vs preacher  (30:35) - Priests who get married after ordination  Word of the Day: Walk (34:40) Callers  (38:26) - I went to an Episcopal church, could I take the Eucharist there at Episcopal? (41:12) - Did St. Paul ever meet Mary? (43:11) - 1 Timothy 3 & celibacy  (49:42) - How many times in a day we could receive Holy Communion? (50:23) - Were/are Catholic Churches built facing East? 

Resources: Into the Deep – Dan Burke Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits - Dan Burke The Contemplative Rosary - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini The Contemplative Rosary App (phones and tablets only) A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness - Susan Brinkmann OCDS Avila-Institute.org/events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

Patrick has a question about those who died in 9/11 and in the wars that followed, where can I learn about Sacred Tradition, how does binding/loosing relate to the Eucharist, and a question about gender transitioning.

Todd asks about the Devil Face seen in a famous picture from 9/11. Patrick gives other examples of faces being seen in objects and things and he gives a scientific explanation for this phenomenon called “Pareidolia” Jim - I have been asking God how to get a new job. I used to be a teacher. I don't understand how after hundreds of applications I don't have a job. Why is God not answering my prayers? Rhonda - In the Latin Mass, did the congregation say out loud 'My lord and my God' during the elevation of the Eucharist? Can Jesus show emotions, like surprise, in heaven? Archaeologists discover Pool of Siloam biblical site where Jesus healed blind man Kathy - Our 5-year-old child was in the hospital during 9/11. He said he had a bad dream about the airplane that ran into the building. 9/11 even effected the kids. Mark - The USA does a lot of great things in the world. I don't think we deserved what happened during 9/11. Kip - 9/11: It was my first day teaching a class as a new sales teacher. Several students weren't able to make it home right away. It seems similar to Pearl Harbor in some respects but much more visual. 'Mad scientist' nanoengineer creates 'magic' tattoo that wearers can TURN OFF Whistleblower alleges Boy Scouts of America blocked child protection measure due to fear of Mormons

Today on Sense of Soul I have  Rev. Adrian Dannhauser, Priest in Charge at the Church of the Incarnation in Manhattan. Adrian was raised as a Southern Baptist in Mississippi, but it took the Episcopal Church in New York City to bring out her passion for spreading the Gospel. She discovered the Episcopal Church in her mid-twenties and still marvels at its many gifts – ancient tradition, progressive theology, an invitation to question, an emphasis on social justice, liturgical space for contemplation, and Christian community grounded in the Eucharist. As Priest in Charge, Adrian gets to be involved in nearly every aspect of life at Incarnation, from preaching, teaching, pastoral care and leadership development, to budgets, administration and financial stewardship. She is the author of Ask Me for Blessing (You Know You Need One). Which is based on a ministry of chat and pray with people in front of her church on Madison Ave, in NYC. It essentially unpacks the meaning of the word ‘blessing' and the concept of grace, while weaving in elements of my own story and anecdotes from my encounters with people on the sidewalk.  Browse Adrian's Blog to learn about her ministry of offering blessings on the sidewalk in front of the church. You can learn more about the book and the ministry it's based on at https://www.askmeforablessing.com. Check out Sense of Soul Network of Lightworkers affiliates program, visit www.senseofsoulpodcast.com    

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Colossians 1: 24 – 2: 3 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 62: 6-7, 9 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Luke 6: 6-11 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com