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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

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.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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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.

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Deacon Don Devaney and Aidan Byrne mark Corpus Christi with a conversation that opens with Deacon Don's first-hand account of a Eucharistic miracle witnessed in Ireland — a host that dissolved not into clear water but into flesh and blood. The episode also draws on St Carlo Acutis's worldwide catalogue of Eucharistic miracles, the Diary […] L'articolo The Healing Power of the Sacraments – An Irish Eucharistic Miracle – Deacon Don and Aidan Byrne proviene da Radio Maria.

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

Paul McAree brings the Pentecost series of the Eucharistic Divine Mercy to a close with a final reflection on why the Knock apparition was silent — and what St John's posture, one foot in front of the other, is pointing toward. The episode concludes with the full Eucharistic Divine Mercy chaplet prayed through the Passion […] L'articolo Eucharistic Divine Mercy – What St John's Feet Say About Knock – Paul McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

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

Sr. Joseph Andrew O.P. joins to talk vocations and the 2027 Good News Cruise. Dr. Katrina Furth highlights the updated Voyage of Life Website from the Charlotte Lozier Institute. Joe Helow discusses the Eucharistic presence and the feast of Corpus Christi. Plus, T's Two Sense talks the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Gail Buckley-Barringer joins for the Scripture Verse of the Week

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

Send us Fan MailA quiet home. Two expectant mothers. One simple greeting. Then the Gospel tells us something astonishing: John the Baptist leaps for joy, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, recognizes the Messiah before the world sees anything at all. We slow down and linger with the Visitation (Luke 1:39-45) to uncover why this “hidden” moment sits at the heart of Catholic spirituality, Marian devotion, and the way God works through ordinary encounters. We talk about why Mary goes “with haste” and why that haste is not panic, but charity. Mary's journey into the hill country becomes a map for Christian discipleship: we receive Christ, then we move outward in love. It raises a practical question that cuts through busy schedules and good intentions: when a need appears, do we delay or do we serve? The Visitation shows how real holiness often looks like quiet presence, timely help, and humble faithfulness rather than big public moments. We also explore Elizabeth's praise, John's leap, and the Church's deep connection between this scene and the Hail Mary. From there, we follow the episode's Eucharistic thread: before there were golden tabernacles in churches, there was Mary, the first living tabernacle, carrying Jesus into someone else's life. The reflection ends with the Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, and an invitation to let God's promises reshape how we see ourselves: small, loved, and called to carry Christ into the world one encounter at a time. If this helped you pray, think, or act differently, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Journeys of Faith.Meditations on the Rosary BookOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat 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-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

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

In this episode of Made to be a Kingdom, Fathers Anthony Perkins and Harry Linsenbigler explore Pentecost as the climactic fulfillment of God's saving work, where the Holy Spirit makes the life of the age to come present within the Church. Drawing on liturgical texts and the Eucharistic prayers, they show how Pentecost is not merely a past event but an ongoing participation in the Kingdom, uniting heaven and earth and forming the Church as the living body of Christ. The conversation also offers a pastoral warning against confusing emotional experience with spiritual reality, emphasizing instead humility, discernment, and faithful participation in the sacramental life.

On this edition of Catholic Forum after the usual news update from Joe Owens, we'll hear from the winners of this year's Delaware Knights of Columbus Jerry Dawson Memorial Vocations Essay Contest.  This year's winners - Nila Gopez, Carlos Kook, Greyson Pryslak, Lindsay Ewasko, and Ben Oliver, each receive a cash award in addition to presenting their essays on the Catholic Forum podcast.   Each year students in grades 5-8 in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs are invited to submit their essays on the importance or impact of vocations.   Following the essays you'll hear a special invitation from Bishop Koenig to attend the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage events taking place across the Diocese of Wilmington on June 11th and 12th -- additional information is available at cdow.org/cabriniroute.  We hope to see you there!  Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music podcasts every Wednesday; and video interviews featured in the broadcast are available at youtube.com/dioceseofwilm.  You can also listen  on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for those in the Delmarva/South Jersey region. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.

Hour 1 for 5/28/26 Drew and Zach Dotson discuss the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (4:55). Then, Daniel O'Connor joins Drew to discuss UAPs and if there are demonic (19:54). Topics: are UFOs spiritual? (23:05), discernment (27:46), the problem of trust (42:11), more on discernment (47:04), and The Blessed Mother (48:52). Links: Daniel's Book National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Get all set for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity with Father Christian RaabSummaryJoin us as we explore the depths of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit's role in our lives, and practical insights into Eucharistic prayers and liturgical practices with Father Christian Raab. This episode offers a rich theological discussion and personal reflections to deepen your faith journey.Takeaways The nature of the Holy Trinity and how to explain itThe Holy Spirit as the invisible presence of God among usEucharistic Prayer choices and strategies for priestsThe significance of the Holy Spirit in Christian lifeImagery of Jesus and how it shapes our faithChapters02:39 Exploring the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity07:10 Understanding the Trinity: A Challenge for Preachers09:40 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives16:03 Personal Experiences of the Holy Spirit18:27 Connecting the Holy Spirit to Ordinary Time20:07 Images of Jesus and Their Significance22:39 Discussion on Eucharistic Prayers

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

Msgr. Pope and Father Larry join Bill to discuss Eucharistic piety and what happened to it and why

Todd is back for Part 2!Todd went to a healing retreat hoping Jesus would heal his knee.Instead, something else happened.A few days later, during Eucharistic adoration at a youth conference, two strangers witnessed the same impossible thing at the exact same moment.Neither of them told anyone.Until one finally spoke up.What followed was miracle after miracle, a life changing experience, and a question Todd never expected Jesus to answer:What if suffering isn't getting in the way of love…but leading you deeper into it?

Abundance isn't a business cliché—it's a spiritual reality most of us underuse. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack an “abundance mindset” through the lens of faith: the human gifts we notice (marriage, family, friendships) and the supernatural riches we often forget (baptismal identity, forgiveness, Mass, the Church as family, communion with the saints). The question isn't whether God gives abundantly. The question is whether we practice receiving those gifts—and build habits that make them real in daily life.Father offers a simple framework for making the abundance of Christ usable: events → habits → knowledge. Events (retreats, pilgrimages, special liturgies, novenas, missions) “strike the match.” Habits keep the flame burning (Mass, adoration, prayer rhythms). Knowledge anchors and integrates what we experience (learning the doctrine behind what we felt). Joe brings it home: don't build a wall between “faith life” and “real life.” When you integrate the gifts of God into relationships, work, and ordinary conversations, you become more fruitful—and that fruit becomes a sign you're moving in the right direction.Key IdeasAbundance starts with gratitude: name what you've already been given instead of living like it's scarce.The faith offers “untapped riches”: baptismal identity, mercy, Eucharist, supernatural family, communion with saints.The integration path: events create ignition, habits sustain, knowledge stabilizes.Many gifts become meaningful only after repetition—sometimes you “do it” before you fully “get it.”Don't separate church-world and life-world; abundance grows when it flows into relationships and service.Links & References (official/source only)None explicitly referenced with clear official/source URLs in this transcript.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, abundance mindset, abundance, gratitude, gifts of God, baptism, divine life, forgiveness, hope, Mass, Eucharist, Body and Blood, Church as family, communion of saints, angels and saints, vocation, priesthood, monastic life, conversion, ongoing conversion, spiritual habits, spiritual disciplines, retreat, pilgrimage, parish mission, novena, Eucharistic adoration, holy hour, daily Mass, real presence, Scripture study, Bible study, evangelization, serving the poor, soup kitchen, homeless shelter, Marian consecration, relationships, integrate faith, supernatural family

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. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsEPISODE 1 BIBLIOGRAPHYThe Building That Changes YouAckerman, Joshua M., Christopher C. Nocera, and John A. Bargh. “Incidental Haptic Sensations Influence Social Judgments and Decisions.” Science 328, no. 5986 (2010): 1712–1715. Key use: Haptics, touch, weight, texture, hardness, and the idea that physical sensation can influence judgment and social interpretation. This supports the tactile layer of the episode: heavy doors, cold stone, worn rails, kneelers, relic cases, and sacred matter as meaningful contact.Higuera-Trujillo, Juan Luis, Carmen Llinares, and Eduardo Macagno. “The Cognitive-Emotional Design and Study of Architectural Space: A Scoping Review of Neuroarchitecture and Its Precursor Approaches.” Sensors 21, no. 6 (2021): 2193. Key use: Neuroarchitecture, emotional response to built environments, and the idea that architecture can be studied as a cognitive-emotional stimulus rather than only as art or style.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Oxford University Press, 2008. Key use: Major backbone source for Christian architecture as a system of worship, power, spatial order, and embodied religious experience. Oxford's description emphasizes Kilde's argument that church buildings represent and reify different forms of power, especially divine power.Morgan, David. The Sacred Gaze: Religious Visual Culture in Theory and Practice. University of California Press, 2005. Key use: Religious seeing, visual culture, sacred images, and the idea that vision is an active religious practice that can invest images, persons, times, and places with spiritual meaning.Taves, Ann. Religious Experience Reconsidered: A Building-Block Approach to the Study of Religion and Other Special Things. Princeton University Press, 2009. Key use: Helps frame religious experience without reducing it to one fixed category. Useful for the episode's approach to how experiences become interpreted, named, and treated as religious or sacred.Clark, Andy. Surfing Uncertainty: Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind. Oxford University Press, 2016. Key use: Predictive processing, active inference, and the idea that perception is not passive recording but active prediction and model-building. This supports the “brain does not enter a church like a camera” argument.Krueger, Joel. “Extended Mind and Religious Cognition.” 2016. Key use: Extended and embodied cognition applied to religious practice, ritual objects, and environments. Useful for arguing that worship is not only inside the head but supported by bodies, tools, spaces, and shared action.Oxford Academic. “Embodied Cognition in Ecclesial Practices.” In Oxford Studies in Analytic Theology, 2023. Key use: Christian practices, embodied cognition, Eucharistic action, and religious material culture as cognitively significant rather than merely symbolic.Piff, Paul K., Pia Dietze, Matthew Feinberg, Daniel M. Stancato, and Dacher Keltner. “Awe, the Small Self, and Prosocial Behavior.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 108, no. 6 (2015): 883–899. Key use: Awe, vastness, the “small self,” and the psychological effects of encountering something perceived as larger than the ordinary self. This supports the cathedral-scale and sacred-vastness argument.Tarr, Bronwyn, Jacques Launay, and Robin I. M. Dunbar. “Music and Social Bonding: ‘Self-Other' Merging and Neurohormonal Mechanisms.” Frontiers in Psychology 5 (2014): 1096. Key use: Music, synchrony, social bonding, rhythmic action, and group cohesion. This supports the sections on chant, group singing, ritual synchrony, and bodies acting together in sacred space.Ittyerah, Miriam. “Memory for Curvature of Objects: Haptic Touch vs. Vision.” 2007. Key use: Haptic memory, touch-based object recognition, and the idea that touch can produce durable memory traces. Useful for worn rails, thresholds, beads, icons, relic cases, and repeated sacred contact.Lange, Lisa S., et al. “Tactile Memory Impairments in Younger and Older Adults.” Scientific Reports, 2024. Key use: Modern tactile-memory framing; useful for the claim that tactile experience is remembered and retrieved as part of embodied life.Freedberg, David. The Power of Images: Studies in the History and Theory of Response. University of Chicago Press, 1989. Key use: Image response, embodied reaction to sacred or charged images, and why religious images can provoke devotion, fear, destruction, reverence, or bodily response.Plate, S. Brent. A History of Religion in 5½ Objects: Bringing the Spiritual to Its Senses. Beacon Press, 2014. Key use: Material religion, objects, sensory experience, and the idea that religion is encountered through things, not only beliefs.Meyer, Birgit. Mediation and the Genesis of Presence: Toward a Material Approach to Religion. Key use: Material religion, mediation, presence, and how religious traditions use media, objects, images, sounds, and spaces to make the sacred present.Pallasmaa, Juhani. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. Key use: Architecture as a multisensory experience, especially touch, materiality, atmosphere, and the limits of treating architecture as only visual.Mallgrave, Harry Francis. The Architect's Brain: Neuroscience, Creativity, and Architecture. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. Key use: Architecture and neuroscience, built form, emotion, perception, and embodied response to space.Robinson, Sarah, and Juhani Pallasmaa, eds. Mind in Architecture: Neuroscience, Embodiment, and the Future of Design. MIT Press, 2015. Key use: Embodiment, neuroscience, architectural perception, and how built environments shape lived experience.Eliade, Mircea. The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion. Key use: Sacred space, threshold, center, axis mundi, and the distinction between ordinary space and holy space. This becomes more important in Episode 2, but it also supports Episode 1's general sacred-space framework.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, threshold, and incorporation. Useful for the threshold logic that runs through the whole series.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, transition, communitas, and the ritual power of in-between states.Tuan, Yi-Fu. Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience. Key use: Lived place, memory, experience, and the difference between abstract space and meaningful place.Smith, Jonathan Z. To Take Place: Toward Theory in Ritual. Key use: Ritual as place-making; sacred places are produced through repeated action, interpretation, and return.Morgan, David. Visual Piety: A History and Theory of Popular Religious Images. Key use: Popular religious images, devotional seeing, sacred practice, and how visual material becomes part of lived religion.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Key use: Church architecture as theology in built form, useful as a broad Christian architectural bridge source.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

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Death doesn't schedule itself, and when it arrives suddenly it can make even strong people feel numb, angry, or terrified. We sit down with Father Anthony Amato to talk about what happens on the ground when a family gets that midnight phone call and a priest gets asked to step into the shock, the hospital room, and the aftermath. Along the way, we clear up the stuff Catholics constantly misunderstand, especially last rites, anointing of the sick, confession, and why waiting until someone is unconscious can mean missing the comfort and grace people actually need.We also dig into the spiritual and emotional side: what “cast your anxieties on Christ” looks like in real life, how Eucharistic adoration and the Blessed Sacrament can become the one place you finally stop performing and start trusting, and why abandonment to divine providence isn't passive, it's faith under pressure. If you've ever wondered whether God loves you personally, especially if you're dealing with scrupulosity, shame, or despair, we talk through concrete ways to rebuild that trust without getting trapped in fear driven spiritual reading.Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into the “alien” moment in modern culture. We ask the uncomfortable Catholic questions about revelation, salvation, and whether the popular “non-human intelligence” narrative is really science fiction, spiritual warfare, or a replacement religion. From there we tackle discernment around demons versus mental illness, why it can be complicated, and why the ordinary sacramental life, especially a good confession, is still the most practical place to start.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review. What topic should we tackle next: last rites misconceptions, scrupulosity, or the alien question?Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

Send us Fan MailThe Church doesn't call Mary “Queen” to place her far away. We call her Mary Queen of Apostles because she is close, present, and active where the Gospel actually begins: in prayer, in waiting, and in a courageous yes. We start in the upper room at Pentecost, where Acts 1:14 shows Mary at the heart of the first Christian community, steadying fearful disciples and helping form the Church for its mission. If you've ever felt stuck behind locked doors of doubt, fatigue, or distraction, this conversation is a map back to the essentials.We also follow Mary's hidden apostolic road from Cana to Calvary. At Cana, her instruction is simple and relentless: “Do whatever he tells you.” We unpack why that line is more than a memory, and how it becomes a blueprint for Catholic discipleship, evangelization, and spiritual renewal. At Calvary, Mary's fidelity reveals that apostleship is not first about volume or visibility, but about surrendering our lives to Christ for the salvation of souls.From there, we widen the lens to Church history and Marian intercession that reignites apostolic zeal, including the enduring impact of Marian apparitions like Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. We connect this to a lived pilgrimage of faith today through prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and practical ways to bring Catholic tradition home, including virtual pilgrimages and a praying community united in shared intentions.If you're hungry for deeper devotion and a steadier interior life, walk with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the moment that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat 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-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Check out this great show from May 17, 2024 Bible Study: (3:17) Acts 25:13b-21 How did we become Roman & Catholic? Jn 21:15-19 We hear the first confession of the first Pope Break 1 (18:10) Letters: (19:31) Biblical languages program Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to? Private property in the Bible? Consecrating Matza? Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go? Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: The emperor (35:09) Callers: (37:28) Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died - is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one? At Easter morning service - when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this? Question about Gluten Free hosts - how do they fit in with what Father was saying? I became an usher and now I can't focus on the Mass. Any advice? Two people are trying to get divorced. They don't go to church and weren't married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?

“What’s the best argument for Catholicism?” This episode addresses the top argument to convince an unbeliever, while also tackling questions about submitting to the Church amid concerns of sin, the differences between original sin and ancestral sin, and the significance of Marian prayers. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:55 – What’s the top argument to convince an unbeliever? 10:40 – Am I supposed to submit to the Church even though it might be sinning? 18:20 – How is the Catholic doctrine of original sin better than the Eastern doctrine of ancestral sin? 29:10 – In the earliest known Marian prayer its written, “…do not despise our petitions in time of trouble, but rescue us from danger. Only pure one, only blessed one.“ As a former Protestant, the “rescue us“ Part troubles me a bit to pray. 32:54 – How can I explain to a non-Catholic the difference between a blessed item and a “good luck” charm? 40:03 – What is the explanation for the Celibate priesthood? 46:42 – My friend is not Catholic because other denominations have sacraments and clergy, how do I as a Catholic respond to that argument? 52:03 – Can you clarify the teaching of paragraph 1377 in the Catechism which states that…” Consecration endures as long as the Eucharistic species exists…?

St. Alphonsus Liguori's meditation on the Most Holy Sacrament invites us to contemplate the love of Jesus in the Eucharist, where Our Lord remains with us even to the end of the world. In this episode of The Latin Prayer Podcast, we read Meditation Number One from St. Alphonsus Liguori's Octave of Corpus Christi: “The Love of Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament.” This short Eucharistic meditation reflects on the institution of the Blessed Sacrament, the presence of Christ in the tabernacle, and the call to adore Him with faith, gratitude, and love. Although this meditation belongs to the Octave of Corpus Christi, it can be prayed and reflected upon at any time of the year. It is especially fitting for Eucharistic adoration, visits to the Blessed Sacrament, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and meditation before the tabernacle. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome and introduction to St. Alphonsus Liguori 00:20 Meditation from the Octave of Corpus Christi 00:38 The Love of Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament 01:12 Jesus remains with us in the Blessed Sacrament 01:48 Behold Him on so many altars 02:28 Visiting Our Lord in the Most Holy Sacrament 02:54 Affections and prayers 03:35 Reparation for ingratitude and love of Jesus 04:10 Prayer to love and please Our Lord 04:35 Reflection on Eucharistic devotion today 05:05 Invitation to share devotional practices 05:24 Support and closing blessing Find the Free Latin Learning Guide on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thelatinprayerpodcast A huge thank you to my Patrons! To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego Submit Prayer Requests or comments / suggestions: thelatinprayerpodcast@gmail.com To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (  / fisheaters  ) Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhn... Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0n... Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7l... Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlA... 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33... Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)   This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0 Join the Loud Prayer Podcast as we explore meditations from St. Alphonsus Liguori, focusing on the profound significance of holy communion. This episode serves as a spiritual guide, helping listeners to deepen their connection with Jesus Christ through meditation on the Most Holy Sacrament. It's a powerful catholic prayer experience for any time of the year.

Did Vatican II introduce harmful changes to the Catholic Church, and does Catholic theology go too far in defining mysteries like the Eucharist? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists respond to major Orthodox objections to Catholicism, covering theology, Church history, and doctrine. The discussion examines Catholic teaching on remarriage and original sin, the necessity of the Immaculate Conception, and the Christological differences between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches. Additional topics include whether transubstantiation “overdefines” the Eucharist, why Orthodox and Catholic biblical canons differ, and whether Catholic theology lacks the Orthodox essence–energies distinction. A thoughtful and charitable look at some of the deepest divisions between East and West. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Objections Covered: 02:12 – Vatican II introduced harmful theological and liturgical changes.  05:51 – Catholic teaching on remarriage is too rigid.  13:36 – Catholic original sin wrongly teaches inherited guilt.  17:14 – The Immaculate Conception is unnecessary and unfounded.  28:52 – What does one say about the Christological differences between the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Catholic. They claim they hold to the early definitions of Ephesus that we have abandoned.  36:14 – Transubstantiation overdefines the Eucharistic mystery.  39:57 – Why do Orthodox Churches differ with us on the canon of Scriptura?  47:57 – Catholicism lacks the essence–energies distinction.