Podcasts about eucharistic

There's a new Niles in the world. Joshua Benedict Rex was born this week, and Dave wants you to know how stressful it all was. For the dad, that is. The pressure. The anxiety. All those things. None of which come to mind right now. Joke's on Dave, though, because Lady Pamela got to the birth center, the midwife offered to break her water, and Joshua arrived eleven minutes later. That's boy number three, bringing the count to three boys and four girls. Adam got the "we're going in" text at the hospital, stopped to pray, and barely beat the birth. The baby's a content little guy. A stereotypical Niles baby, the spitting image of baby Davy. Baptism's in a couple weeks with Uncle Father Sean, godparents are Sarah and Drew, and somewhere in there is a real theology question the guys throw to the priests who listen: can you name godparents after the fact for a baby baptized in a rush? Asking for a Mary.That birth set the whole table. Every time a baby comes into this circle of friends, the men pull their money, buy one nicer bottle of whiskey, sign it with the kid's name, and drink it together. They call it the "baby bottles" tradition. It blends friends into family. And it's exactly the kind of gift that makes you grateful, which is what this whole episode is about.They're recording on a Friday, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, the same day the bishops of America consecrated the entire country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The pour is Glendalough, a pot still Irish whiskey the guys actually visited on pilgrimage. Triple distilled by law, smooth, no burn, and oddly cheap. The bottle shows St. Kevin in cruciform, a bird nesting in his open hand. The pious legend says he held that prayer posture so long the eggs hatched. Jim's scale (Irish edition): 3.96 out of 6.Then the meat: gratitude. Not the bumper-sticker kind. Gratitude is a virtue, a sub-virtue of justice, because it renders to another what's due, first to God who gave us everything. Aquinas lays out three degrees: recognition, expression, repayment. Most of us fail at the first one. We take the morning, the clothes, the breath for granted. St. Bernard calls ingratitude a scorching wind that dries up the streams of grace. God pours, the man doesn't return thanks, the flow stops.The hardest, most masculine turn in the episode is receiving. Men hate it. I don't need your charity. I can carry this cross. But refusing a gift graciously offered isn't humility. It's a wall. Adam's lived on the receiving end through Mary's time in the NICU, and he's learned the Christian paradox: the more graciously indebted you are, the richer your life, because the score is never even. That's not a debt to clear. That's a brotherhood.And the punchline ties it all together. Eucharist means thanksgiving. A man of gratitude is a Eucharistic man. You can't repay God for creating you, so He came down, became one of us, and offered Himself on your behalf. All you have to do is show up. Protect, provide, establish, and give thanks. Raise your glass.TOPICS COVEREDJoshua Benedict Rex Niles is born, baby boy number three, bringing the Niles count to three boys and four girlsDave's tongue-in-cheek case that the dad has it hardest in childbirthLady Pamela's eleven-minute birth at the birth center after the midwife broke her waterThe "kingship" theme running through the Niles boys' names: David, Joseph, and now Joshua Benedict RexWhy every Niles baby is a "cookie cutter" content baby, and Joshua looking just like baby DavyThe wonder that a child somehow looks like both mom and dad, "only God could make a baby look like both"Baptism plans with Uncle Father Sean and godparents Sarah and DrewThe open question for the priests who listen: can you name godparents after the fact for a baby baptized in a rush?The "baby bottles" tradition, the men pooling money for a signed bottle of whiskey to honor each new babyWhy this kind of tradition blends friends into familyRecording on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, and the U.S. bishops consecrating the country to the Sacred Heart of JesusWhiskey of the week: Glendalough pot still Irish whiskey, triple distilled and smoothThe legend of St. Kevin of Glendalough, the bird's nest in his hand and his love of all God's creaturesWhy Irish whiskey is the most approachable place to start, and surprisingly cheapJim's scale (Irish edition): 3.96 out of 6"Better than I deserve, I'm sure," Adam's go-to answer to "how are you?"The man at the pharmacy who'd just lost his wife, and never knowing what people are carryingGratitude as a virtue, and specifically a sub-virtue of justiceThe book of Job as the model of gratitude to the core: "the Lord has given and the Lord has taken away"Why a member of the Body of Christ is doing well no matter what else is going wrongAquinas's three degrees of gratitude: recognition, expression, repaymentWhy recognition is the weak spot for most people, the habit of taking things for grantedThe internal act of the will toward the benefactor as the heart of repaymentThe humility it takes to receive a gift, and why most men refuse charityHow receiving a gift graciously multiplies joy and binds a community togetherThe Christian paradox of being "graciously indebted," and why the score is never evenSt. Bernard of Clairvaux on ingratitude as a burning wind that dries up the streams of graceDeacon Garlick's prayer of thanks as a model for opening prayerMeditating on the magnitude of the Incarnation, the worm-and-the-man analogyWhy real men don't complain or "vent," and complaining as carrying the cross while griping about its weightDying for your family is easy; living for your family is hard, the little deathsAre you willing to get up, eat right, moderate your drinking, and put the phone down for your family?The Malcolm Gladwell mentorship lesson and the hidden cost of remote work, tribal knowledge not getting passed downWhy none of our best fatherhood or business "hacks" are original, and the duty to pass them onSt. John Chrysostom and St. Thérèse of Lisieux: gratitude as the superpower of the soulWhy you won't become holy without the habit of gratitude"People need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed"Keeping the right perspective so you don't live in a false reality the devil wants for youEucharist means thanksgiving, a man of gratitude is a Eucharistic manREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODEBooks & Writings:The Book of Job (the model of gratitude through suffering)The Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas, Second Part of the Second Part (the three degrees of gratitude; ingratitude as sin)Malcolm Gladwell's work on mentorship and learning a craft (referenced by Adam)Saints & Church Fathers:St. Thomas Aquinas (the three degrees of gratitude; gratitude as a sub-virtue of justice)St. Bernard of Clairvaux (the "leaky vessel"; ingratitude as a burning wind that dries up the streams of grace)St. Kevin of Glendalough (the bird's-nest legend; love of God's creatures)St. John Chrysostom ("gratitude is the superpower of the soul")St. Thérèse of Lisieux (gratitude and the spiritual life)Simon of Cyrene (carrying the cross with Christ)People:Adam Minihan (host; founder of M6 Marketing; writes The Grounded Builder on Substack)Jim (in studio, keeper of the yummy scale)Lady Pamela Niles (delivered baby number seven)Joshua Benedict Rex Niles (newborn), David Jr., and Joseph Niles (the "kingship" names)Baby Mary Minihan (still in the NICU, the gifts and prayers received)Uncle Father Sean (baptizing Joshua); Sarah and Drew (godparents)Deacon Garlick (his prayer of thanks)Programs & Institutions:The Catholic Man Show pilgrimage (where the guys visited Glendalough)Glendalough Distillery, IrelandSPONSOR BLOCKSponsor: Select International Tours: selectinternationaltours.comWhen Adam and Dave decided to lead their first pilgrimage, one name kept coming up: Select International Tours. They're the best. Having used them, the guys can vouch for it. No matter where in the world you want to go, Select has a tour ready for you. Whether you want to lead a pilgrimage or attend one, head to selectinternationaltours.com and take a look at everything they offer. You won't regret it.

Dr. Scott Hahn sits down with Fr. Sean Davidson to discuss the book: St. Mary Magdalene, Prophetess of Eucharistic Love

Hour 1 for 6/23/26 Drew and attorney Eric Kniffin discuss the recent suit brought by Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne against New York State (12:21). Then, perpetual pilgrim Raymond Martinez discuses the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (28:06). Finally, Drew finishes with an exhortation on the Eucharist (41:43). Links: https://eppc.org/author/eric_kniffin/ https://x.com/ekniffin https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-state-new-york-requiring-catholic-nursing-facilities-house-men-women https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/

Send us Fan MailWe tell the story of St. John Fisher, the bishop who refuses to place the Crown above Christ when England's politics demand compromise. His life of prayer, scholarship, and Eucharistic devotion shows how conscience holds firm when the cost becomes personal. • his early life in Yorkshire and a call shaped by prayer and study • Cambridge as a battleground for souls where intellect serves holiness • priestly zeal and a Eucharist-centered ministry • humble leadership as Bishop of Rochester marked by service and reform • clear defenses of Catholic teaching amid rising heresies • unwavering support for Catherine of Aragon and the sacrament of marriage • the King's Great Matter as a moment of national and personal conscience • refusal of the oath of supremacy and the price of fidelity • isolation in the Tower of London and strength drawn from Christ Visit Journeysawfaith.com today to explore resources and sign up for our newsletter. Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

Father Dave Heney joins Deacon Patrick Conley to take any listener question about the Faith and Church (6:45) How does knowledge translate to faith? (11:22) Martin - In Ezekiel 1:1-28, God revealed himself to Ezekiel. Why did God reveal himself to Ezekiel? (14:13) George - We hear everyday about the possibility of life from other planets etc. What is the stance of the Church on this, and that other life could be visiting us? Joseph - Why in the gospels does Jesus refer to John as 'the disciple whom he loved?' (21:04) Break 1 Mary - I'm a Eucharistic minister, and distributing at a wedding Saturday. Pretty sure someone will come forward as a Lutheran. What to do? Email – How do you help someone who has an addiction? (29:36) Jeff - About the apostolic pardon--my priest friend wants me to have apostolic pardon at death. Other priests say it is redundant. Which is true? Email from Robin – How can AI help with our Spiritual life. What do you think? (37:06) Break 2 Ayni - If Catholicism is a monotheist religion, how can they say that Christ is also God? (41:41) John - Deacon Patrick: What was it like for you going through the diaconate? I am considering being a deacon myself. (44:31) Connie - Liturgy of the Hours: How do you do priests do them? The word on Fire one has extra songs. Email from Sue – I was asked to babysit so I can’t go to daily Mass. What should I do? Email from Adrian – My wife doesn’t want communion anymore. What should I do?

Send us Fan MailA teenager born into power turns down everything his world calls “success” and that decision still feels disruptive. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga grows up surrounded by armor, palaces, and the expectations of Italian nobility, yet he keeps choosing the chapel over the court. We follow the steady, quiet courage behind his life, the kind that forms through prayer, small renunciations, and a heart that wants Christ more than applause.We talk through the turning points: an early love for the catechism and the Blessed Sacrament, a deep desire for purity, and the shock of renouncing his inheritance when everyone assumes he will carry the family name into military glory. That choice brings real tension at home. The pushback from his father and the pressure of prestige put his vocation to the test, and his response is not dramatic posturing but calm resolve rooted in faith.His path leads into Jesuit formation in Rome, where discipline becomes freedom: obedience, study, humble work, and long hours of prayer shape him from the inside out. At the center is Eucharistic devotion, a living relationship with Jesus in Holy Communion and adoration that fuels everything else. When plague hits, that love becomes action as he serves the sick with mercy, even at great personal risk, showing what it means to see Christ in the suffering.If you are searching for clarity, battling attachment to comfort, or trying to build a stronger spiritual life, this story offers concrete inspiration. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one takeaway you want to live this week.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) In Part Two, William discusses the ancient heresies, including pelagianism, nestorianism, monophysitism, monothelitism, iconoclasm, Eucharistic symbolism, and albigensianism dualism/Catharism  

Hi, this is Bill Young from the Prayer and Lunch Podcast. I hope everyone is doing well. It's Father's Day weekend 2026, and after nearly two years away from podcasting, I felt it was time to share some experiences and reflections that have deeply impacted my faith.Two years ago, I traveled to Sicily and visited Mount Etna, the only active volcano in Europe. While there, I witnessed unusual shapes in the steam rising from the volcano. At first, it appeared like a giant bird with its wings spread open, and later like birds flying upward. That experience stayed with me and eventually led me to read A New Science of Heaven by Robert Temple.Temple's book explores plasma science and the idea that plasma makes up most of the universe. Although the book itself is not religious, it raised spiritual questions for me about heaven, the afterlife, and the nature of reality.What especially caught my attention were the mysterious smoke rings observed at Mount Etna in April 2024. These rings appeared from April 2nd through April 9th — the period from Holy Thursday through Easter Monday. Reports spread worldwide as thousands of rings were seen rising from the volcano.As a Catholic, I reflected on these events spiritually. I began wondering whether these rising rings could symbolize souls ascending from purgatory to heaven. Since volcanoes contain fire, smoke, and heat, the imagery reminded me of the Catholic understanding of purgatory as a temporary place of purification before entering heaven.I understand science may explain these events differently. Some say people naturally see patterns or faces in clouds and light. Even my son suggested that some of the images in my photos may have been reflections from the bus windows. That may be true. Still, I cannot deny what I personally experienced and felt.Over the years, I've also had other moments that strengthened my faith. I attended the canonization Mass of Mother Teresa in Rome and witnessed unusual cloud formations that reminded me of rings and crosses. Later, while serving as a Eucharistic minister, I experienced what felt like a wing brushing across my back — a peaceful moment that reminded me of the presence of the Holy Spirit.These experiences do not scientifically prove anything, and I understand many people may disagree with my interpretations. But for me, they serve as reminders that faith, prayer, and the spiritual world are real.I encourage anyone interested in science and spirituality to explore Temple's book and reflect on the relationship between faith and the universe. Whether you agree or not, asking questions and searching for meaning matters.Thank you to everyone who still listens to the Prayer and Lunch Podcast after all these years. Your support means a great deal to me. God bless you all, and have a wonderful day.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Fr. Jesse Maingot and Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, OP, to share how adoration, pre-Mass preparation, and thanksgiving after Mass can deepen your Eucharistic revival.

While Father McTeigue isn't releasing a new video today, he did share some exclusive new material in the form of two moving homilies that he gave. The first is on Corpus Christi and the second on the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. 

Hour 1 for 6/17/26 Drew and Andrew Harding from Heritage discuss the Iranian memo of understanding (1:00). Then, Mary Carmen Zakrajsek discusses her journey on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (21:09). Finally, Drew invites the callers to share their testimonies about the Eucharist (37:12). Calls: adoration (38:27), food for the journey (40:21), sign from God (42:09), the Holy Spirit (43:14), and God's presence (48:39). Links: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/ https://www.heritage.org/staff/andrew-harding

Teresa discusses a de-transitioning story of a woman who penned a letter to the doctor who performed her surgery. Shrines and Wonders looks Italy's Shrines and Wonders Vol. 2, available at EWTN RC dot com. Joan joins from Rome and talks Papal audience and more. Donna Rice-Hughes of Enough is Enough talks over navigating smart phone issues for parents and news of the banning of social media in the UK. Plus, Fr. Ignatius Schwietzer and Fr. Jesse Maingot have a conversation about Eucharistic adoration!

Dr. Paul Thigpen reflects on the spiritual weapons of prayer, worship, fasting, Eucharistic adoration and Scripture in the Christian battle. The post POA6 – Know your Weapons pt. 1 – Put On The Armor – A Manual for Spiritual Warfare w/Dr. Paul Thigpen Ph.D. – Discerning Hears Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Patrick explores Eucharistic ministry procedures, relics, and the reality of suffering after loss while encouraging listeners to seek consolation in faith and small acts of kindness. Listeners hear about the value and challenges of aging, reflections on retirement, practical grief resources, and faith questions on biblical events and Catholic practices, all flowing through real calls and heartfelt advice. Email - When an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion has one or two extra consecrated hosts remaining after distribution (whether after Mass in the sacristy or from bringing Communion to a nursing home), must they be returned to the ciborium in the tabernacle, or may the EMHC reverently consume them? (00:38) Daphne - I have a third-class relic touched to the bone of St. Philomena. When I die and if I'm a saint, will that become a 2nd or 3rd class relic? (03:24) Camille (email) - I have a "lazy" retirement, and I donate lots of clothes Alan - I work in a think tank for senior issues. I don't believe in retirement since you can die much younger if you aren't active. (09:26) Audio: Pastor Charles Swindoll drive-through joke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qn_4yeYFXs (17:31) Jim – We lost our child a year ago and I’m looking for resources for my depression and anger (19:58) Grant - I'm in his same diocese as Jim. The Catholic charities in Winona MN have the counseling that he is looking for. (29:10) Paul (email) – Did the transubstantiation occur at the Last Supper? And if so, how, since he hadn’t yet gone through the Passion and resurrection yet? (31:06) Arthur – Is Pilates okay for physical therapy and exercise? (34:52) Jude - Matthew 2:19-22. Why is Joseph having conflicting dreams? (39:41) Kade (12-years-old) - In the Old Testament, why does God seem sort of stand-offish? (42:51) Cecilia - We also lost a child who was 23. We found a support group 'Compassionate Friends' which was a huge help. Crying is a healing process. (48:28)

Send us Fan MailHope gets hardest right where you need it most, when the bills stack up, grief keeps returning, or you feel judged by people who should understand. Saint Marguerite d'Youville doesn't offer a tidy answer. She offers a life that proves “hope against hope” is possible, and that Christian faith can stay steady even when everything looks like it's falling apart.We walk through her true story: born in 1701 in Quebec, marked early by loss and poverty, trapped in an unhappy marriage, then widowed young and left with debt and children to raise, including the heartbreak of losing four of them. Instead of turning bitter, she turns outward. Her radical trust in divine providence becomes practical charity, and that charity grows into the Grey Nuns, the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, serving the sick, the poor, the elderly, and the forgotten.Along the way, we unpack the spiritual engines of her endurance: a Eucharistic heart shaped by Mass and adoration, Marian devotion grounded in the rosary and surrender, and “holy abandonment” that releases control without giving up on love. If you're searching for Catholic encouragement, a model of perseverance through suffering, or a clearer path for daily prayer and service, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of faith.Canadian Women SaintsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

Do you understand why there is a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Maybe you wonder why there would be a devotion to a heart. Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to break down the incredible devotion to the Sacred Heart and how it is rooted in Sacred Scripture, the tradition of the Church, and in the writings of Popes. Timmerie also discusses the incredible science behind Eucharistic miracles and what they have to do with the heart of Christ. Do you struggle to believe in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Celebrate the month of June dedicated to the Eucharist and the Sacred Heart! Resources mentioned: Haurietis Aquas- Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus (May 15, 1956) | PIUS XII Listen to the podcast: Month of the Eucharist & Sacred Heart of Jesus

On today's Hour 1 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick provides insights to engaging questions from listeners. Anita emails in and wants to know if there is a starter kit for praying novenas, Gabe asks if movies can have curses or demons attached to them, and Patrick assures listeners that one doesn't actually have to say the words "I consecrate" for a consecration to be authentic. Plus, more questions from the audience including, what is a humeral veil and what are "liturgical digits"? Email – Anita – Is there a starter kit for praying novenas? Sr. Maria Francesca - some bishops had photos of wearing gloves... does this have to do with touching host? Can priests wear them too? Email – Gabe: Can a movie have cruses or demons attached to it? Break 1 Email – Cynthia: Why didn’t the bishops explicitly say the word’s consecration? The priest nowhere says “ I consecrate this bread” during the Eucharistic prayer. You don’t have to use the word “I consecrate” as these words are not integral to the act of a consecration. Nathaniel - What do you think of the Protestant Reformers, and do you think they should have been killed? Kevin - The humeral veil--is it mainly used to support the weight of the monstrance while processing? Break 2 Email – Christine: After three years of marriage my husband left and then came back. Would this qualify as an invalid marriage? Ruben - Do you know anything about liturgical digits and the priest keeping his index and thumb together after the Consecration. Was this required before Vatican II?

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A former Anglican Priest says, “I lost the argument,” and somehow that turns into a battle for truth, conscience, and coming home. Kevin Middlesworth joins us to share the winding road from a devoted evangelical childhood, through Calvinist and Reformed theology, into Anglican priesthood, and finally into full communion with the Catholic Church.We talk about the moment when so many Christians hit a wall: the authority question. Who gets to say what Scripture means, what the Eucharist really is, and what the moral life demands? Kevin describes the hidden exhaustion of being your own final judge, the “crushing weight” of trying to carry every doctrine alone. From there, we follow the breadcrumbs that led him to the Church Fathers, the Catechism, and St. John Henry Newman's insight on conscience as God's persistent voice.This is not just an intellectual conversion story. Kevin opens up about marriage, friendship, and the real cost of changing course, plus why he refused to pressure his wife while she wrestled with the same Catholic claims. Eucharistic adoration, Confession, the Rosary, the Liturgy of the Hours, and the surprising discovery that what once looked like “extra's” is actually God's abundance.If you're curious about Catholicism, returning to the faith, or trying to find solid ground in a noisy culture, come listen. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's asking hard questions, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Join the movement: Claymore Milites ChristiSupport the show

Send us Fan MailA heart crowned with thorns, wounded, and still on fire with love is not just a striking Catholic image. For us, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a doorway into the mercy of Christ, a reminder that his love is personal, costly, and still open to anyone who feels weary, distant, or ready to begin again.We trace the devotion from its biblical foundation in John 19:34, where blood and water flow from Christ's pierced side, to the way the early Church Fathers connected that moment to the sacraments of the Eucharist and baptism. From there, we follow the historical thread through St Margaret Mary Alacoque's Sacred Heart revelations, the call to reparation and Eucharistic adoration, and the First Friday devotion that has shaped generations of Catholic spirituality. We also highlight St John Eudes and how he helped bring this devotion into the Church's public worship and preaching.Then we slow down and make it practical: we explain the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart, what they mean, and why they are best received as an invitation to trust rather than a checklist. We also unpack the symbolism in the classic image, from the flames to the wound to the cross, so you can pray with it more intentionally at home, in your parish, or during adoration. If you're looking for deeper Catholic devotion, consecration, and a clearer path back to hope, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic teachings, shifting effortlessly between sacramental practices, the history of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and the significance of consecrated hands for distributing the Eucharist. He considers challenges in families when dealing with mixed religious practices, visions near the end of life, and the complexities of time and eternity. Wes (email) – You keep insisting remarried folks divorce their spouse, move out of their house to satisfy your desire that they not take a blessing from the priest at Mass. Why do you care so much? Why not just be present with the Lord at Mass? (00:35) Rafael - My wife and I are thinking about being Eucharistic ministers. What would you recommend to us to study/prep? Also, my niece’s family did a ritual over their baby. (04:20) Patrick gives a quick history lesson on Deacons and extraordinary ministers touching the Host (07:24) David - My mother has been seeing “people” in her bedroom. Saying the name of Jesus causes them to dissipate. (18:41) Todd - What do you think of communion for the homebound in terms of extraordinary ministers? (25:31) Catherine – What kind of people will we see in Purgatory and Heaven? Is it possible we will see our future grandchildren? (30:04) Lori (email) - Why I’m no longer an Extraordinary Minister of Communion (35:45) Aidan - Catholic courtship and marriage: how would a young adult take an approach to the traditional courtship leading to marriage? (37:28) Janice - About the women seeing things at night: We should pray for those people, because they could be a soul from Purgatory (43:12) Natalie - If God is outside of time, and we can go into a communion with him out of time in Heaven, could we at this moment be in Heaven? (47:30)

Get all set for Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time with Father Jonathan Meyer.SummaryThis podcast features a lively discussion on Catholic liturgy, sacraments, and youth ministry, with insights from Father Meyer and Sock Religious. Topics include Eucharistic prayers, offering sacrifices, and the significance of youth festivals, all aimed at deepening faith understanding.TakeawaysEucharistic prayers and their variationsThe importance of offering sacrifices in daily lifeThe role of youth festivals in faith developmentChapters03:10 The Two Minute Drill: Ordinary Time and Readings06:13 Youth Conference and Personal Stories10:53 Offering Up Suffering: A Deeper Understanding16:04 Practical Applications for Youth22:42 Eucharistic Prayer Insights and Summer Festivals

Donal O'Sullivan-Latchford and Fr Eamonn McCarthy survey a week of Catholic news: Fr Eamonn's reflections on the Lourdes pilgrimage and the newly approved 73rd miracle there; Eucharistic miracles and their forensic investigation; Pope Leo's visit to Madrid; the Cork Corpus Christi procession; Katie Taylor speaking about Psalm 18 on the Oliver Callan Show; a TG4 […] L'articolo Hope in the Media – Investigating Miracles and Faith on RTÉ – Fr. Eamonn McCarthy & Dónal O'Sullivan-Latchford proviene da Radio Maria.

In the Eucharist, we are face to face with Jesus, who works miracles in our lives. Whether they be Eucharistic miracles, the revelation of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary, or little moments of grace in our day, time with the Blessed Sacrament will always show us His Sacred Heart poured out for us.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Mary-Carmen Zakrajsek visits with an update on her experience with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. David Jurcak of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island joins to talk about the 2026 Grand Hotel Getaway. Stephen Auth highlights EWTN's mini-series Visions of the Divine on the Eucharist in Art. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at report about the well-being of children…and Kelly Salomon with Newman Guide News discuss the Pope's message about the mission of Catholic education.

Paul McAree concludes his series praying the Divine Mercy chaplet for a new Pentecost in Ireland, drawing together the threads laid down across the previous episodes: Patrick's mission, the penal laws, the Knock apparition, and the seven graces he reads in the figure of St John stepping forward from the gable wall. The episode ends […] L'articolo Eucharistic Divine Mercy – Drawing Together the Threads of Divine Mercy – Paul McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

Reflecting on the Feast of Corpus Christi, this meditation explores why remembering what God has done for us is the secret to living with hope. Spending time before the Eucharist helps us overcome the daily noise and worries that pull us away from Him. In the end, we are called to bring Him into our workplaces and families—where we become the monstrance, the love of Christ shining forth in our lives. A meditation by Father Philip Moss.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: How did you celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi? What's the science behind the eucharistic miracles? How long did saints fast, surviving only on the Eucharist alone? What does it mean to become a “living monstrance?"

Whenever we receive the Eucharist, properly disposed, we receive the Real Presence of Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This is the best way, indeed the intended way, that we can best live as an image of Christ. This is true because we become what we eat and take on Eucharistic virtues.

Friends of the Rosary,Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, known as Corpus Christi, a feast honoring the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. It emphasizes the joy of the Eucharist, traditionally celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity SundayThe feast dates back to the 13th century. It was instituted following the Eucharistic visions of St. Juliana of Liège in Belgium and the Eucharistic miracle of Bolsena, Italy, where a consecrated host reportedly began bleeding.Pope Urban IV extended this celebration to the universal Church in 1264 and commissioned the renowned theologian St. Thomas Aquinas to compose special hymns and prayers for the feast day, including the Tantum Ergo and O Salutaris Hostia.The significance of the feast is clear. While Holy Thursday recalls the institution of the Eucharist at the start of the Passion, the Corpus Christi provides a dedicated, joyful occasion for the Church to focus solely on adoration, thanksgiving, and belief in transubstantiation.We celebrate this day with Eucharistic Processions. The Blessed Sacrament is placed in a monstrance and carried through the streets by the clergy, with the faithful walking alongside, praying, and singing. Celebrations often include solemn Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.For Catholics, the procession serves as a public declaration of faith and a visible reminder that Christ is with them in their daily lives.We rejoice in this expression of our Eucharistic faith and devotion in order to deepen our attachment to the unique event that transforms our lives: the Blessed Sacrament.[embed]https://youtu.be/WV7WQbdajJo?si=zhAVQj4tp1_AlJaJ[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Xi-Brli0g[/embed]Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 7, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Whenever we receive the Eucharist, properly disposed, we receive the Real Presence of Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This is the best way, indeed the intended way, that we can best live as an image of Christ. This is true because we become what we eat and take on Eucharistic virtues.

The feast of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known as Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Instituted in 1264 by Pope Urban IV, this commemoration emphasizes the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. It is often marked by solemn processions, Eucharistic adoration, and special masses. The Feast is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday (which is 60 days after Easter). Thursday was specifically chosen because it is the day of the week that Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. In the USA, Canada, and many other countries, it is observed on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday. This adjustment or Sunday transfer is purely for pastoral reasons, making it easier for the faithful to attend Mass and participate in processions without taking time off during the workweek. Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf Books about the Corpus Christi at https://amzn.to/4uUv8mZ ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons, The New Temple (Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, 10 June 2012). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Bud Marr sits down with Matthew David Wiseman — independent scholar, tutor, and author — for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most theologically rich conversion stories you'll hear. Bo Bonner is traveling in Europe for the month of June, so Bud is flying solo and bringing some exceptional guests to the show. Highlights include: Matthew's upbringing as a Southern Baptist in West Texas and his family's gradual move toward home church worship His introduction to the Hebrew Roots Movement — a Gentile Christian movement emphasizing Torah observance, kosher laws, and Saturday Sabbath How disagreements over the interpretation of the Law (especially calculating feast days and the liturgical calendar) exposed the need for a living oral tradition His discovery that the Law of Moses is not self-interpreting — and how that realization cracked open the question of ecclesiastical authority His transition into Anglicanism, drawn by apostolic succession, and his eye-opening first encounter with Eucharistic liturgy — which he recognized as a fulfillment of temple worship and the Passover Seder The fragmentation of the Anglican Communion and how watching it fall apart confirmed for him that authority without a final arbiter cannot maintain unity His reception into the Catholic Church in 2016 in St. Andrews, Scotland — and why that moment felt like completion, not just conversion The influence of James Kugel's How to Read the Bible, Peter Kreeft, and C.S. Lewis on his intellectual journey Reflections on the Jewish roots of the Mass and the continuity between ancient Israel's worship and Catholic liturgy Matthew's book, The Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church, is available now. Contact Divine Treasures to check local availability. His interview on EWTN's The Coming Home Network is also available online and is highly recommended. #CatholicConversion #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #MatthewDavidWiseman #TheTwoJerusalems #ComingHomeNetwork #HebrewRootsMovement #MesianicMovement #CatholicFaith #JewishRootsOfCatholicism #ScriptureAndTradition #ApostolicSuccession #CatholicPodcast #ConversionStory #RoadToRome #EucharisticLiturgy #TorahObservance #AnglicansBecomingCatholic #CatholicBooks #FaithJourney Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailA privileged life can make you feel safe while your soul quietly starves. We tell the story of Saint Norbert, a gifted court insider who climbs the ladder of influence, enjoys the splendor of the imperial court, and performs religious duties without letting the Gospel become a living fire. Then a violent thunderstorm interrupts everything. A lightning strike near his horse throws him to the ground and, in that terrifying stillness, he finally sees the truth about himself and the mercy of God that refuses to let him stay comfortable.From there, we walk step by step through what Catholic conversion looks like when it's real: repentance that goes beyond emotion, a return to the sacraments, and a new hunger for confession and the Eucharist. Norbert's story is packed with timeless themes Catholic listeners search for today: God's mercy, surrender, spiritual renewal, Eucharistic devotion, and how to discern a call to deeper faith when your life looks “fine” on the outside.Norbert doesn't stop at self-repair. He embraces penance and poverty, then preaches across Europe with a message that confronts corruption without losing compassion. We also explore the founding of the Norbertine Order at Premontre, a community built on the Rule of Saint Augustine, Marian devotion, and a powerful balance of contemplative prayer with active ministry. If you've been craving renewal in your own walk with Christ or wondering what meaningful Church reform actually starts with, this story gives a clear, challenging answer.Subscribe for more saint stories that strengthen daily discipleship, and if this helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more listeners can find the journey.Become a Mission AngelOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

Send us Fan MailA good story doesn't need to be tidy to be true, and the road to the Feast of Corpus Christi is anything but tidy. We follow a centuries-old chain of causes and consequences that runs through medieval Catholic history: corruption and confusion in the Church, arguments over the Real Presence, and a quiet spiritual longing that refuses to die. At the center is Blessed Juliana of Liege, haunted by a vision of a moon marked with a dark band, and convinced the liturgical calendar is missing a feast that honors Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.Then the narrative tightens around a single traveler. Peter of Prague, a priest with real doubts about transubstantiation, stops in Bolsena on pilgrimage and celebrates Mass at the altar of Saint Christina. At the consecration, the host becomes flesh and bleeds onto the corporal and the marble floor. The shock is immediate, but what follows is just as gripping: Pope Urban IV, nearby in Orvieto, investigates, receives the corporal, and publicly proclaims the miracle as a sign that pushes back against the heresies spreading through Europe.From there, we connect the dots to the papal bull Transiturus, the institution of Corpus Christi, and Saint Thomas Aquinas' role in shaping Eucharistic theology and Eucharistic hymns that Catholics still sing today. We also explore the relics at Bolsena, the building of Orvieto's cathedral, and why sacred art functioned as education when most people could not read. If you care about Catholic faith, Eucharistic devotion, or the real human experience of doubt, press play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more listeners can find the story.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

So your three bartenders are back from overseas, but still a bit jet lagged and struggling to keep up with the news. Was it a good week? The firing of Scott Pelley is certainly good news, as are the initial results of the California primary, where the energy and enthusiasm is clearly on the side of the outsider insurgent candidates. (Knock on wood: let's see how the "vote counting" goes over the next several weeks in the "incompetent" Golden State.) Not such a good week for John Bolton, nor for aesthetic sensibility, if the Obama library is any indication. Why does the left prefer brutalist ugliness? We have our suspicions. . .We do our longer dive this week into some meta-narratives about the Supreme Court, inspired by Paul Moreno's terrific Law & Liberty article, "Save the Last Branch for Me." It's a new day indeed.We also get in our licks at woke British policing, Star Trek, and the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, which has some rather uncommon Eucharistic forms. Oh, also McDonalds news, just to keep John Happy and well fed.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2022.Ambrose of Milan. On the Mysteries.Ambrose of Milan. On the Sacraments.Augustine of Hippo. On Baptism, Against the Donatists.Augustine of Hippo. On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins, and on the Baptism of Infants.Bradshaw, Paul F. The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship: Sources and Methods for the Study of Early Liturgy. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.Bradshaw, Paul F., Maxwell E. Johnson, and L. Edward Phillips. The Apostolic Tradition: A Commentary. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2002.Cyril of Jerusalem. Catechetical Lectures.Davies, J. G. The Architectural Setting of Baptism. London: Barrie and Rockliff, 1962.Dölger, Franz Joseph. The Sun of Justice: The Christian Cult of the Sun and the Baptismal Orientation. Relevant for eastward prayer, solar symbolism, and baptismal orientation.Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.Finn, Thomas M. Early Christian Baptism and the Catechumenate: Italy, North Africa, and Egypt. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1992.Finn, Thomas M. Early Christian Baptism and the Catechumenate: West and East Syria. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1992.Hippolytus. The Apostolic Tradition. Attribution debated, but still important for reconstructing early baptismal practice.Jensen, Robin M. Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012.Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation. 2nd ed. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2007.Josephus. Jewish Antiquities, Book 18.Justin Martyr. First Apology.Kavanagh, Aidan. The Shape of Baptism: The Rite of Christian Initiation. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1978.Kazen, Thomas. Studies on John the Baptist, ritual immersion, and purity in early Judaism.Klawans, Jonathan. Impurity and Sin in Ancient Judaism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.Klawans, Jonathan. Purity, Sacrifice, and the Temple: Symbolism and Supersessionism in the Study of Ancient Judaism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.Lawrence, Jonathan David. Washing in Water: Trajectories of Ritual Bathing in the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Literature. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2006.Lietzmann, Hans. Mass and Lord's Supper: A Study in the History of the Liturgy. Relevant for early worship, initiation, and Eucharistic entry.Meeks, Wayne A. The First Urban Christians: The Social World of the Apostle Paul. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983.Regev, Eyal. Studies on Qumran, ritual purity, and Jewish sectarian practice.Riley, Hugh M. Christian Initiation: A Comparative Study of the Interpretation of the Baptismal Liturgy in the Mystagogical Writings of Cyril of Jerusalem, John Chrysostom, Theodore of Mopsuestia, and Ambrose of Milan. Catholic University of America Press, 1974.Schmemann, Alexander. Of Water and the Spirit: A Liturgical Study of Baptism. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1974.Spinks, Bryan D. Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent. Ashgate, 2006.Spinks, Bryan D. Reformation and Modern Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From Luther to Contemporary Practices. Ashgate, 2006.Tertullian. On Baptism.The Didache.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Useful for liminality and rites of passage, though not baptism-specific.Van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Useful for initiation structure, separation, liminality, and incorporation.Whitaker, E. C. Documents of the Baptismal Liturgy. SPCK, 1970.Yarnold, Edward. The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Initiation: Baptismal Homilies of the Fourth Century. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1994.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

“What does active participation at Mass mean?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of engagement during the liturgy, including the practices of kneeling and standing at key moments. Other topics addressed include the meaning behind the priest’s prayer for “servants” during Mass and the implications of Eucharistic adoration as a spiritual weapon. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:20 – Eucharistic adoration is a neglected spiritual weapon. 11:08 – What does active participation at Mass mean? 15:53 – At the Agnus Dei is see a lot of people kneel and a lot of people stand. Which are we supposed to be doing? Also toward the end of Communion, when do we stop kneeling and start sitting — after the cleaning of the vessels, or when the tabernacle is closed? 23:06 – During the Mass the priest says “we pray for your servants” and then he pauses. Who are the servants referred to here? 29:23 – The Bible talks about a “mystery gospel” and a “secret doctrine”. I don't have the chapter and verse but believe me it's there. Do you have any insights into what these are? 36:05 – Is there ever a scenario where a non-Catholic who is aware of the Church can be saved? 42:40 – I kneel at the Agnus Dei because I think we should kneel when the tabernacle is open. The Bible says that we kneel before God. 45:45 – My non-Catholic friend comes to Mass with me sometimes. He wants to receive communion but I tell him he can't, that he needs to approach with his arms crossed. But he receives communion anyway. Should I stop inviting him? Have I sinned by not being forceful enough? 51:09 – I saw on YouTube that when Jesus was a child he fell from a roof, and he turned mud into birds, and other miracles. Are these true?

Get all set for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with Father DufresneSummaryJoin us as we explore the profound significance of the Eucharist, the history of Corpus Christi, and the importance of intentionality in faith and priesthood. Our guest shares insights on Eucharistic miracles, the origins of feast days, and how to deepen our spiritual journey through prayer and perseverance.TakeawaysEucharistic miracles and their significanceHistory and origins of Corpus Christi feastThe importance of intention in prayer and MassDoubts and perseverance in faithThe role of Eucharistic prayers in MassChapters00:00 Introduction to All Set for Sunday Podcast03:03 The Significance of Corpus Christi04:02 Exploring the Readings for Corpus Christi07:43 Understanding the Eucharist and Its Importance10:52 The Origins of Corpus Christi15:14 The Journey of Faith: Peter of Prague20:06 Intentionality in the Mass23:58 The Role of Doubt in Faith27:50 Encouraging Open Conversations About Doubt29:50 Father Dufresne's Second Term and Intentions31:14 Eucharistic Prayers and Their Usage34:12 Casual Conversations and Personal Insights35:35 ASS_Closing Sting.mp4

List of Eucharistic Miracles compiled by St. Carlo Acutis: https://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.htmlHymn 'Adoro Te Devote' composed by St. Thomas Aquinas for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih7Auz7oGv4He also composed the hymn 'Pange Lingua' and the Sequence 'Lauda Sion' Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

In this video, "Layperson Lisa" offers a reflection on the readings for the Ascension of the Lord (0:00-0:05). To help navigate the challenges of transition, she introduces the acronym C.H.A.N.G.E. as a framework for responding to change:C - Community (0:42-1:55): Apostles relied on one another as they were sent out to new missions. Community provides accountability, encouragement, and support when change feels overwhelming.H - Holiness (1:55-2:37): Growing in holiness through prayer and a relationship with Jesus helps us determine how to respond to new situations in a way that glorifies God.A - Awareness of Expectations (2:37-4:45): Unmet expectations often lead to negativity and resentment. We are encouraged to live in the "eternal now" and be present, letting go of the need to control the outcome.N - Not My Will, but Yours (4:45-6:33): Trusting God's plan—even when change is difficult—allows us to focus on His purpose rather than our own desires. This requires a dedicated prayer life.G - Grace (6:33-7:43): God provides the necessary grace to be "equipped" for the calling He places on our lives. Resistance to change can block this grace; receptivity allows us to move forward.E - Eucharist (7:43-10:02): Living a Eucharistic life means embracing sacrifice and humility. By emptying ourselves, we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through life's transitions with courage and fortitude.

A powerful reflection on Corpus Christi, Eucharistic adoration, and why God's commandments flow from His beauty and presence.Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Join us each day in your inbox https://www.goodcatholic.com/nightprayer________________

A common trap in the Christian life is the “graduation mindset”: I got baptized, received First Communion, got confirmed… I'm good. Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks argue that this is not only false—it quietly starves your soul. This episode is a practical invitation and blueprint for continual conversion: ongoing reaffirmation with Jesus that turns faith from a box you checked into a life you live.Father lays out a simple foundation that makes growth sustainable: Sunday Mass, monthly confession, daily prayer (15 minutes to an hour), spiritual reading, and a dose of silence. Once those basics are in place, faith begins to “take on a life of its own.” You start pulling on a thread—an event, a parish opportunity, a lead—and it opens doors you didn't plan: Bible study, new friendships, new discoveries, deeper prayer, real formation. And God isn't passive in any of it—He attracts, invites, and prepares opportunities without manipulating your freedom.Joe adds what this looks like in real practice: don't stay a passive listener to Scripture. Put yourself in the scene. Notice the emotions that aren't written down. Ask what the apostles needed their readers to understand and why. That habit of deeper attention builds a stronger interior life—and even changes how you hear the homily at Mass. The call is simple: keep going deeper, because depth is what breaks the “I did this once, I'm done” illusion.Key IdeasThe “I'm done” mindset (post-sacraments) is spiritually costly; the antidote is ongoing conversion.A durable foundation: Sunday Mass + monthly confession + daily prayer + spiritual reading + silence.Growth often starts with a small “thread” (event/opportunity) that becomes a habit and opens unexpected doors.God draws without coercion: invitation, attraction, prepared opportunities—no manipulation.Go deeper in Scripture by entering the scene: emotions, relationships, motives—not just facts.Links & References (official/source only)Hallow (official):https://hallow.com/Bible in a Year (Ascension, official):https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bibleinayearCatechism in a Year (Ascension, official):https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayearJeff Cavins (official):https://www.jeffcavins.com/CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, continual conversion, ongoing conversion, sacraments, baptism, first communion, confirmation, Sunday Mass, confession, monthly confession, daily prayer, spiritual reading, silence, Scripture, Bible study, catechism, formation, discipleship, Catholic life, parish life, retreat, pilgrimage, parish mission, Eucharistic adoration, holy hour, daily Mass, Hallow app, Bible in a Year, Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins, homily, spiritual growth, curiosity, habits, events to habits, freedom, God's invitation

Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 354 The Saint of the day is Saints Marcellinus and Peter Saints Marcellinus and Peter's Story Marcellinus and Peter were prominent enough in the memory of the Church to be included among the saints of the Roman Canon. Mention of their names is optional in our present Eucharistic Prayer I. Marcellinus was a priest and Peter was an exorcist, that is, someone authorized by the Church to deal with cases of demonic possession. They were beheaded during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian. Pope Damasus wrote an epitaph apparently based on the report of their executioner, and Constantine erected a basilica over the crypt in which they were buried in Rome. Numerous legends sprang from an early account of their death. Reflection Why are these men included in our Eucharistic prayer, and given their own feast day, in spite of the fact that almost nothing is known about them? Probably because the Church respects its collective memory. They once sent an impulse of encouragement through the whole Church. They made the ultimate step of faith.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Gotta Be Saints, I sit down with Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP, to reflect on the beauty and power of the Eucharist as we prepare for Corpus Christi. Together, we discuss why Jesus chose to remain with us in the Blessed Sacrament, how the saints were transformed through Eucharistic devotion, and practical ways we can grow closer to Christ through silence, prayer, adoration, and community.Drawing from the lives of saints like St. Dominic, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Catherine of Siena, Fr. Patrick shares how the Eucharist became the center of his own vocation and spiritual life. This conversation is an invitation to rediscover the heart of the Christian life and encounter Jesus truly present in the Eucharist.Featured BookO Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas by Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OPOrder the BookUpcoming Retreat with GodsplainingJoin Fr. Patrick Briscoe and the friars of Godsplaining for the All Comers Retreat this June.Learn More About the RetreatSponsored by TruthlyTruthly helps faithful Catholics find trustworthy answers to life's biggest questions through AI built with a Catholic worldview.Visit TruthlyStay ConnectedInstagram:@gottabesaints InstagramFacebook:Gotta Be Saints Facebook Support the show

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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Materials on Dura-Europos and the Christian Building/Baptistery.Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Chi-Rho.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Paschal Controversies.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Melito of Sardis.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Christology: Early History.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Docetism.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Adoptionism.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Cerinthus.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Theodotus the Tanner.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “St. Ignatius of Antioch.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Apologist.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Saint Justin Martyr.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “First Apology.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Dialogue with Trypho.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Celsus.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Christianity: Apologetics: Defending the Faith.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Tertullian.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Athenagoras.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “First Letter of Clement.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “St. Cyprian.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Novatian.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Saint Irenaeus.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Christianity: Aversion of Heresy: The Establishment of Orthodoxy.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “The Process of Canonization.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Late 2nd-Century Canons.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Muratorian Fragment.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Biblical Canon.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Codex.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Christianity: Authority and Dissent.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Christianity: Relations between Christianity and Judaism.”Joshua Ezra Burns. “The Parting of the Ways in Contemporary Perspective.” In The Christian Schism in Jewish History and Jewish Memory. Cambridge University Press.Adam H. Becker and Annette Yoshiko Reed, eds. The Ways That Never Parted: Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. Fortress Press.Judith Lieu. Neither Jew nor Greek? Constructing Early Christianity. T&T Clark.Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Constantine I.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Arianism.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “First Council of Nicaea.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Saint Athanasius.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Festal Letters.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “First Council of Constantinople.”Primary Texts UsedThe Martyrdom of Polycarp. Used for the early literary shaping of martyrdom, witness, bishop-martyr memory, and the theological interpretation of death.The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity. Used for imprisonment, trial, visions, martyrdom, and the rare preserved voice of a female Christian martyr.Apostolic Tradition, traditionally associated with Hippolytus. Used for baptismal preparation, catechumenal scrutiny, exorcism, fasting, vigil, renunciation, oil, and immersion.1 John 4. Used for the anti-docetic pressure around confessing Jesus Christ as having “come in the flesh.”Ignatius of Antioch. Letter to the Smyrnaeans. Used for Christ's real flesh, real suffering, Eucharistic theology, and bishop-centered unity.Ignatius of Antioch. Letter to the Philadelphians and related letters. Useful backup for episcopal unity, Eucharistic order, and anti-schismatic arguments.Melito of Sardis. On Pascha. Used for Paschal theology, Christ as Pascha, typology, and Christian interpretation of Passover.Justin Martyr. First Apology. Used for apologetics, public defense, accusations against Christians, Eucharistic misunderstanding, and Christian worship.Justin Martyr. Dialogue with Trypho. Used for Christian-Jewish polemic, scriptural inheritance, fulfillment arguments, and the hardening separation between Christianity and Judaism.Athenagoras. A Plea for the Christians / Embassy for the Christians. Used as a major example of second-century apologetics addressed to imperial authority.Athenagoras. On the Resurrection of the Dead. Used as a philosophical Christian defense of resurrection.Tertullian. Apology. Used for Latin apologetics, Christian defense against Roman accusation, and the combative posture toward pagan criticism.Tertullian. Prescription Against Heretics. Useful backup for rule of faith, public apostolic teaching, and anti-heretical boundary-making.Origen. Against Celsus. Used for Celsus' pagan critique and Origen's major intellectual defense of Christianity.Celsus. The True Word / True Doctrine. Survives mainly through Origen's quotations and refutations; used for educated pagan criticism of Christianity.First Letter of Clement. Used for early ministry order, Roman intervention in Corinth, appointed bishops and deacons, and the emerging logic of succession.Cyprian of Carthage. On the Unity of the Catholic Church. Used for episcopal unity, schism, discipline, and the theological seriousness of the bishop's office.Novatian. De Trinitate. Used as a witness to mid-third-century theological conflict and Roman Latin theology.Irenaeus. Against Heresies. Used for anti-gnostic consolidation, rule of truth, fourfold Gospel authority, apostolic succession, and public apostolic memory.Eusebius. Ecclesiastical History. Used for the Paschal controversy, Polycarp and Anicetus, Victor and Polycrates, Irenaeus' intervention, early church memory, and the broader historical framing.The Didachē. Used as part of the wider early Christian literary world that remained influential outside the final New Testament canon.Letter of Barnabas. Used for anti-Jewish polemic, allegorical reading of Hebrew Scripture, and Christian claims over Israel's inheritance.The Shepherd of Hermas. Used as an example of a beloved early Christian text that was widely read but later excluded from the New Testament canon.Apocalypse of Peter. Used as part of the wider early Christian apocalyptic library that circulated before the canon fully closed.Muratorian Fragment. Used for the late-second-century Roman list of recognized Christian writings and the emerging shape of the New Testament.Cyril of Jerusalem. Mystagogical Catecheses. Used for post-baptismal instruction and the interpretation of initiation after the rite had been received.Ambrose of Milan. On the Mysteries and On the Sacraments. Used for mystagogical teaching, baptismal interpretation, anointing, and sacramental instruction.The Nicene Creed / First Council of Nicaea, 325. Used for creed formation, anti-Arian settlement attempts, and the conciliar compression of Christological conflict.Athanasius. Festal Letter 39. Used for the earliest surviving list matching the 27-book New Testament canon recognized in the mainstream tradition.Constantinopolitan Creed / First Council of Constantinople, 381. Used for the later stabilization and expansion of Nicene theological identity.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined after a four year long hiatus, by the one and only Father Gregory Pine, OP to talk about the Eucharist. We dig deeply on the sacrificial nature of the Mass, the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, and how, truly, an understanding of the 2,000-year old tradition of Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist, available at every Catholic Church in the world, is an absolute game changer. Plus, we talk about Eucharistic adoration, how the "altar call" in Charismatic Christianity finds its fulfilment in a real altar, and we learn that Father Gregory is a "medium-sized" hugger. Good to know. For more from Father Gregory you can check out his book Your Eucharistic Identity: A Sacramental Guide to the Fulness of Life from Ignatius 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!A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

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