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Today’s Topics: Joshua Charles joins Terry for Friday with the Fathers 1) Gospel – Luke 1:26-38 – The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father, and He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of His Kingdom there will be no end.” But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the Child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Terry and Joshua discuss miracle stories of Early Father of the Church, Saint Augustine
As we celebrate the Feast of Dedication this year, we have been shown by the Lord that a small band of Kingdom warriors can drive back the enemy so we can gain territory. Join with us this year to be part of that great army.
When the angel of the Lord appeared to those Levitical shepherds on the hillside to announce the birth of the baby Jesus on the Feast of Tabernacles, He said something remarkable, so remarkable that 2,000 years later the scholars cannot seem to wrap their heads around it. Peace on this Earth, good will toward our fellow man, what type of crazy talk is that? This Earth has never seen such things, but they will when the condition set by the angel of the Lord is finally met.“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:13,14 (KJB)On this episode of Rightly Dividing, this is Part #3 of an unintentional series about Christmas and the Bible, and tonight we tag along with the shepherds on that Bethlehem hillside and listen to the angel of the Lord give His “Christmas' message. Speaking of that, you do realize that the angel of the Lord in the passage is the preincarnate Jesus, right? Am I saying that Jesus, as the angel of the Lord, is announcing His own birth? Yep, you got it, and as wild as that is, there's a lot more to uncover. Join us tonight as we see the condition that must be met in order to have peace on Earth and good will toward men.
Hanukkah is often misunderstood as a festival about tradition, miracles, or folklore - but its true power lies in dedication, covenant faithfulness, and the restoration of God's dwelling. In this short overview, we look beyond later myths and return to the biblical and historical foundations of Hanukkah, showing how it connects directly to Sukkot, the Maccabean struggle, and ultimately to Yeshua the Messiah. Hanukkah did not originate as a commanded feast in Leviticus 23. It emerged during a time when Sukkot could not be celebrated because the Temple had been desecrated under Antiochus Epiphanes. After the Maccabean victory, the Temple was cleansed, pagan worship removed, and true worship restored.The dedication of the Temple was then celebrated in the pattern of Sukkot, with rejoicing and thanksgiving. This historical context gives powerful meaning to John 10:22–23, where Yeshua stands in the Temple during the Feast of Dedication and reveals His divine identity. In this overview, you'll discover: Why Hanukkah is connected to Sukkot—and why it is not a replacement for it How the Maccabean stand was about covenant faithfulness, not culture or politics What the cleansing and rededication of the Temple points to in the New Covenant Why Yeshua identifies Himself as the true dwelling place of God How Hanukkah ultimately calls us to wholehearted dedication to Messiah This Overview keeps Messiah at the center, rejects extra-biblical mythology, and shows Hanukkah in Scripture, history, and the changes that come in Yeshua. “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10 The light is not in the lampstand. The Light is in the Son.
We are now in Talk 6 of our series RESTED. Here's a review of the amazing lessons we've learned so far: Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. Talk 2, titled Work, shares that the Sabbath bestows two essential blessings: 1) a rhythm of rest; and 2) a rhythm of relationship. The key message: God wants to work with you. Talk 3, titled Time, gives God's good schedule for us to have a good time for work and rest. The key message: Follow God's Rhythm of Restoration. Talk 4, titled Jubilee, points out that Sabbath gives us time and space to remember our core identity—that we're the Beloved of God. The key message is: Remember who you are. Talk 5 is about Jesus, how He declared that He is the Messiah, created His Jubilee Team–and included us as part of the team. The key message: Your Jubilee has begun. Talk 6 is about taking the Sabbath seriously. The key message: God is giving you Real Rest.
Here's a review of the amazing lessons we've learned so far: Humanity has a problem and it's huge: Overworking but underliving. And God has the antidote. It's called Shabbat—a rhythm of rest and relationship. Last week, we learned that in the Bible, there were four Sabbath practices: (1) the weekly Sabbath; (2) seven annual festivals; (3) the Sabbath Year; and (4) the Jubilee Year. And the biggest Sabbath is the Jubilee where three phenomenal things happen: (1) all debts are erased; (2) all slaves are released; and (3) all lands are returned to their original owners. It's pretty radical. So, the goal is about ending poverty, creating abundance for all, and building a community of equals—with Jesus as King. The Sabbath is much more than taking a vacation—It's about bringing people back to the abundance of the Garden. Talk 5 is about Jesus, how He declared that He is the Messiah, created His Jubilee Team– and included us as part of the team. The key message: Your Jubilee has begun.
This is the fourth episode of our seven-week series, RESTED. Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. Talk 2, titled Work, is the antidote to this pandemic: the Sabbath—which bestows two essential blessings: 1) a rhythm of rest; and 2) a rhythm of relationship. The key message: God wants to work with you. Talk 3, titled Time, gives God's good schedule for us to have a good time for work and rest. The key message: Follow God's Rhythm of Restoration. Talk 4, titled Jubilee, points out that Sabbath gives us time and space to remember our core identity—that we're the Beloved of God. The key message is: Remember who you are.
This is the third installment of our ongoing Feast Talk series, RESTED. Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. The antidote is the Sabbath– which bestows two essential blessings: (1) a rhythm of rest; and (2) a rhythm of relationship. To appreciate the Sabbath, we must study about work. This was Talk 2, with the key message:God wants to work with you. So, God gave us a good schedule where we can have a good time for work and for rest. This is the topic of Talk 3, yes, titled Time. The key message is:Follow God's Rhythm of Restoration.
This is the second installment of our brand-new Feast Talk series, RESTED. Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. The antidote is the Sabbath– which bestows two essential blessings: (1) a rhythm of rest; and (2) a rhythm of relationship. To appreciate the Sabbath, we must study about work. The key message of Talk 2 is God wants to work with you.
We open today our brand-new series: RESTED. This is a 7-Talk course that will save your life and family. Warning: Your lifestyle today may be destroying, little by little, your health, your joy, your inner peace, your family, and your relationship with God. This series will wake you up before it's too late and shift your direction. The key message: Let God be God.
WELCOME to the conclusion of our transformational series, FEEL. The goal of our teaching series is: To learn how to lead your emotions better so that you can love God, love others, and love yourself more. We already tackled the five talks: Talk 1 about Shame; Talk 2 Fear; Talk 3: Anger; Talk 4: Sadness; and Talk 5 is Jealousy. We add the conclusion: Talk 6: Happiness What is happiness? Here's a simple definition. Happiness is a feeling of goodness. We experience through the many simple joys of life. But there is also a happiness that is so much deeper called overflowing joy. The key message of Talk 6 is Taste and see that the LORD is good. (Psalms 34:8 NLT)
WE are now in Talk 5 of our Feast Talk series for May 2024, titled FEEL: Why Your Emotions Matter. The goal of our 5-part teaching series is: To learn how to lead your emotions better so that you can love God, love others, and love yourself more. We already tackled four talks: Talk 1 about Shame; Talk 2 Fear; Talk 3: Anger, and Talk 4: Sadness. The topic of Talk 5 is Jealousy. Jealousy is not just that nervous feeling when we see our romantic partner get attracted to someone else. It's broader than that. Jealousy is that uncomfortable feeling of seeing someone have something you want but don't have. It may be a bad feeling. But like the other emotions we have studied, Jealousy brings us special gifts. The key message of Talk 5 is Entrust your desires to God.
WE continue our Feast Talk series for May 2024, titled FEEL: Why Your Emotions Matter. The goal of our 5-part teaching series is: To learn how to lead your emotions better so that you can love God, love others, and love yourself more. Talk 1 Shame is about believing you are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging. The key message of Talk 1 is You are already loved. Talk 2 Fear is about how God wants us to deal with fear. The message of Talk 2 is God's Love Is Your Safe Place. Talk 3 is about Anger. Anger doesn't feel good so, many see anger as a bad emotion. But like Shame and Fear, Anger becomes bad when we manage it badly. The key message of Talk 3 is Be angry but do not sin. Talk 4 is about Sadness. A lot of people try to get rid of sadness. But like other emotions we have studied, sadness brings us special gifts. The key message of Talk 4 is The Lord heals the broken.
WE continue our Feast Talk series for May 2024, titled FEEL: Why Your Emotions Matter. The goal of our 5-part teaching series is: To learn how to lead your emotions better so that you can love God, love others, and love yourself more. Talk 1 Shame is about believing you are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging. The key message of Talk 1 is You are already loved. Talk 2 Fear is about how God wants us to deal with fear. The message of Talk 2 is God's Love Is Your Safe Place. Talk 3 is about Anger. Anger doesn't feel good-so, many see anger as a bad emotion. But like Shame and Fear, Anger becomes bad when we manage it badly. The key message of Talk 3 is Be angry but do not sin
WE continue our brand-new Feast Talk series for May 2024, titled FEEL: Why Your Emotions Matter. The goal of our 5-part teaching series is: To learn how to lead your emotions better so that you can love God, love others, and love yourself more. Talk 1 is titled Shame. Shame is the intensely painful feeling of believing you are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging. The key message of Talk 1 is You are already loved. In Talk 2 of our series, we explore fear. What is fear? And how does God want us to deal with fear? The message of Talk 2 is: God's Love Is Your Safe Place.
WELCOME to our brand-new Feast Talk series for May 2024, titled FEEL: Why Your Emotions Matter. When it comes to our feelings, we have two big problems: We have trouble labeling them, andwe have trouble leading them. Labeling means identifying them. Naming them. Discerning them. For a lot of people, their feelings remain one giant, convoluted, chaotic blur. Sadly, when you cannot label your feelings, you cannot lead them well. The goal of our 5-part teaching series? To learn how to lead your emotions better, so that you can love God, love others, and love yourself more. Talk 1 is titled Shame. Shame is the intensely painful feeling of believing you are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging. Shame signals that your identity is being threatened. Every emotion carries a special gift. And what is the gift of shame? To tell you that something is threatening your identity and needs your attention. The key message of Talk 1 is You are already loved.
OUR Easter Talk has three parts: Part 1: The Story of Two Disciples; Part 2: New Jerusalem Is Coming Down; Part 3: The 5th Problem in the Corinth Church. Backgrounder: Before His crucifixion, Jesus was in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover (a traditional feast commemorating the Jews' liberation from slavery in Egypt). Jesus' followers welcomed Him waving palms (now celebrated as Palm Sunday). Two followers of Jesus, Cleopas, and a friend, left their home in Emmaus and went to Jerusalem also to celebrate the Passover. Even before the day of the Passover feast, Jesus, accused of rebellion against the Roman Empire that colonized Israel, was arrested by Roman soldiers and eventually crucified Him. Because their Master was crucified, the two followers of Jesus were so devastated that they decided to walk back to their home in Emmaus. Along the way, Jesus, then already Resurrected from death, appeared and walked with the two followers–who did not recognize Jesus. Talk 1 of our Lenten Feast Talk points out that The Walk to Emmaus is a symbol of someone walking away from God and the person's spiritual family. Messy Saint Talk 1: Confused Army Talk 2: Proud About Sin Talk 3:Correct But Still Self-Centered Talk 4:Gifted But Divisive Talk 5:Walk Back to Jerusalem Messy Saints Love Thy Neighbor (Even if They Drive You Nuts) Solving the problems in 1 Corinthians Talk 5: Walk Back to Jerusalem Notes: To recognize Jesus, the followers–and we, to-day–need to go back to Jerusalem. When Jesus walked with the two followers, this means that though we are walking back to Jerusalem, Jerusalem is also coming back to us. In Tagalog, sinasalubong natin. We're walking to welcome it back.
WELCOME to the 4th installment of our series, Messy Saints, where we investigate the five troubles in the Corinth church. The first was how they were forming cliques. Second was bragging about sexual sin. Third was fighting about food offered to idols. And their fourth problem—our talk for today—is they had gifted but divisive members. So, Talk 4 is titled Gifted but Divisive. In 1 Corinthians 12: 8-10, Paul says the people of Corinth are gifted. These guys were speakers, healers, prophets, discerners, tongue-interpreters, miracle workers. But behind all their problems is one big problem: Pride was dividing their community. So, Paul tells them what the Corinthians need is Love for one another–defining Love in his letter to them in 1 Corinthians 13:1-8-13 and 14:1 NLT—one of the most popular passages in the entire Bible and perhaps the most beautiful literature on love. The passage is usually quoted during weddings. But Paul is not simply talking about romantic love. The key message of Talk 4 is Love is your highest goal.
WELCOME to Talk 3 of our Feast Talk series MESSY SAINTS. In this series, we talk about the five troubles of the little church in Corinth. So far, we've tackled the first two: In Talk 1, Division, and in Talk 2, Sexual Sin. Talk 3 delves into the third one: Food offered to idols. In Corinth, people worshipped gods. And they would offer animal sacrifices to them regularly. The people were divided on the issue of whether to eat meat sacrificed to idols. The apostle Paul advised that instead of being divided over the issue of who's right, the people should work on how to strengthen their relationships. Talk 3, titled Correct But Still Self-Centered, focuses on the key message, “Others First.”
WELCOME to Talk 2 of our brand-new series MESSY SAINTS. The series is titled MESSY SAINTS because it's based on 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul's letter to the Corinth church where he mentioned dark secrets about them. Last week, we said that 1 Corinthians tackles the five troubles in the Corinth church—problems that we still face today, 2000 years later. In Talk 1, titled Confused Army, we unpacked the first problem—Division—which usually is about pride. In Talk 2, we unpack the second trouble in the Corinthians' church: Sexual Sin. Talk 2 is titled Proud about Sin because we brainwash ourselves to make sin acceptable, and later on, admirable, to the point that we're proud of it. Just like the Corinthians did. But Paul told them if one sins sexually, one sins against one's own body. He said, “Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God. You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18-20 NIV) You don't own your body. You are God's House. You're a long-term guest, living in His Holy Temple, through His gracious hospitality. The key message of Talk 2 is The Owner is in the House.
WELCOME to our brand new series MESSY SAINTS. The series is titled MESSY SAINTS because it's based on 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul's letter to the Corinth church where he mentioned dark secrets about them. NOTE: The Corinth church is not like a parish or an organization. It's a home church like our Feast Lights! Each home church would have between 10 to 30 members, and altogether, a total of 150 members in Corinth. Talk 1 is titled Confused Army because the members fight each other in church– it's like the church has an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease happens when the body's natural defense system can't tell the difference between your own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells. What happened in the Corinth church is very much like the story of Christianity. We have a 2000-history of division. Paul's advice on how to resolve the Corinthians' conflicts is also the key message of Talk 1: Go back to the Cross.
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Remembering The Miracles Of Hanukkah Part 1: The Festival Of Lights - English only. Light is a central focus of the Feast of Hanukkah and light is a central focus of the Scriptures as well. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on December 15, 2020. This year, 2025, the eight day celebration of the Festival of Hanukkah begins at sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
This week we enjoy songs of seasonal celebration, togetherness and warmth. Tune in Sunday from 5-9 p.m. on your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
Friends of the Rosary,Today, December 13, we honor a fourth-century saint, Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr, who consecrated herself to Christ at a young age despite the marriage arrangements that her mother made.As in Agatha's case, tradition suggests that Lucy's tormentors were determined to violate her virginal body, and her eyes were torn out, but she was miraculously preserved. She was executed by being stabbed to death with a dagger.On the other hand, in today's Gospel (Matthew 17:9a, 10–13), we see John the Baptist, the herald of Christ, in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance and announcing that One is coming, the One who will baptize in the Holy Spirit.People were coming to John from everywhere to listen to the Truth. He was standing in the desert, a lifeless place of sin, purposely reminding us of our need for grace.Ave MariaCome, 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• December 13, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Listen to Fr. Steve's homily from 12/12/25.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can email ashley@rootedinthereallyreal.com with any questions or suggestions. God bless.
Exposition of Isaiah 25:6-8
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy, a saint whose name means light — and today's Gospel invites us to ask a powerful Advent question: Do you recognize Jesus when He is right in front of you? In this reflection, Father Jonathan connects the beautiful traditions of St. Lucy with the Gospel theme of sight and recognition. Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus failed to recognize Jesus until the breaking of the bread, we are invited to reflect on where — and how — we see Christ today. In this video, we're invited to consider: • Do we recognize Jesus in the Eucharist? • Do we recognize Him in Adoration? • Do we recognize Him in the people we encounter each day — even the difficult ones? • And do we trust that Jesus recognizes us, even when others don't? This Advent reflection reminds us that Christ is alive — in the Mass, in the Eucharist, in our neighbor, and in you. And even when we feel unseen or unrecognized, Jesus knows us, sees us, and loves us. As we continue this Advent journey, let us pray for the grace to recognize truth, goodness, and beauty — and to become the saints God is calling us to be.
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy, a young martyr whose name means light and whose witness still challenges the Church. St. Lucy was only 13 years old when she gave her life for Christ. Her courage invites us to reflect on how we are forming faith in the next generation — especially our children and grandchildren. In this reflection, Father Jonathan asks a challenging but important question: Are we raising children with a faith strong enough to endure difficulty, sacrifice, and real conviction? This isn't about fear or suffering — it's about forming hearts that truly know Jesus, love Him deeply, and are willing to follow Him with trust and joy. May the light of St. Lucy inspire parents, godparents, educators, and all of us to model a faith that is real, lived, and rooted in Christ. #StLucy #CatholicReflection #FeastDay #RaisingSaints #FaithFormation #CatholicHomily #LightOfChrist
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-nineth episode of TNA iMPACT! from December 13, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle teams with Robert Roode to take on Christian Cage and a partner of his choice... if he can find one! Also, an X-Division Lumberjack match between the X-Division Champion Jay Lethal and Johnny Devine, a Feast or Fired Briefcase Match where the winner has the chance to switch cases, Booker T vs. Chris Harris! Plus, a Knockout's Tag Team Match, Kaz, the return of Judas Mesias, Rellik, and we find out what is in every 2007 Feast or Fired briefcase, who will be fired and who will earn title matches? Find out as we cover another episode of iMPACT! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store
Homily from the Mass offered on Friday, December 12thh -1st Reading: Zechariah 2:14-17 - Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe by Dr. Shane Owens. Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast First Reading: Zechariah 2: 14-17 or Revelation 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13: 18bcde, 19 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america
In this very special episode of Turtle Time - "A Beast at the Literary Feast" - we discuss Kyle Cooke slamming a Truly at 5:30am and falling asleep on someone's couch, and Jen Shah flying the coop (prison) and getting out way early by having some of the best behavior in the world. We also mention the staggering box office numbers for Zootopia 2. (00:00 - 23:35) We then vicariously party our asses off while talking about this week's episode (S11 E4) of Southern Charm - "What Moveable Beast Slouches Toward Charleston to Be Born" (23:35). And finally, we discuss this week's episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (season 15, episode 2) - "Tom Girardi's Horrible 86th Birthday" (58:05) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on TikTok or Instagram. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on YouTube.
Guest host Cale Clarke looks at the supernatural self-portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the eve of her Feast. Plus: a Buffalo Bills commercial mocking baptism has Catholics calling for a penalty.
The Friday Football Feast begins with the boys talking about the Wild taking down the Stars, as well as a potential Wolves trade for Coby White. Then the show transitions to talk some Viks Bits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Friday Football Feast begins with the boys talking about the Wild taking down the Stars, as well as a potential Wolves trade for Coby White. Then the show transitions to talk some Viks Bits.
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Gospel Luke 1:39-47 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Reflection If we look at the lives of Mary and Elizabeth, it's hard to imagine what they must have felt. But it's clear in the way they describe their relationship to each other. It's they're there for each other, and they have no ego. They simply are so overwhelmed by the way God has entered into their lives. There's no competition, is just awe that we are being used for something so marvelous, so wonderful. And not even understanding what it would be. Or how much it would cost them. They're the models of humility. Closing Prayer Father, to be a human being and yet be called into roles that are so powerful and so transforming or destructive. It's amazing how we need to remind ourselves over and over again, that we are surrendering to a plan that you are in charge of, not we, but you are the source of everything, and you are the revealer of the direction we are going. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan McNair | Recorded November 8, 2025
Jonathan McNair | Recorded November 8, 2025
Pope Leo celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rome, drawing pilgrims from all over the world. Meanwhile, we learn the significance behind the upcoming Gaudete Sunday. And, we explore the major economic impact the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have on the U.S.
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A late recording on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe turns into a fierce meditation on a world that feels unhinged and the mother who leads us to her Son. We trace a throughline from John's Gospel and the order of creation to Juan Diego's roses in winter and the tilma that sparked eight million conversions, then ask what those signs say about today's battles over life, meaning, and the human person.Let's Pray together: O Virgin of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas, grant to our homes the grace of loving and respecting life in its beginnings, with the same love with which you conceived in your womb the life of the Son of God. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Fair Love, protect our families so that they may always be united and bless the upbringing of our children. Our hope, look upon us with pity, teach is to go continually to Jesus, and if we fall help us to rise again and return to Him through the confession of our faults and our sins in the Sacrament of penance, which gives peace to the soul. We beg you to grant us a great love of all the holy Sacraments, which are, as it were, the signs that your Son left us on earth. Thus, Most Holy Mother, with the peace of God in our consciences, with our hearts free from evil and hatred, we will be able to bring to all others true joy and peace, which come to us from your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.- Prayer by Pope John PaulIf this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps build the future.Support the show
Friends of the Rosary,Today, December 12, is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.On December 9, 1531, Juan Diego, a Chichimeca Indian, encountered a beautiful young woman speaking in the native Nahuatl, who revealed herself as “Holy Mary, Mother of the True God for whom we live.”She requested that a chapel be built. After the local bishop refused to believe Juan, the Virgin herself arranged roses in Juan's rough cloak, on his tilma.When Juan opened his cloak before the bishop, a miraculous image appeared.After Mary appeared at Tepeyac (in Mexico City today), humanity witnessed the most significant conversion movement. Within seven years, practically the entire Mexican people, nine million native people, converted to Christianity.With this miraculous national conversion, the Aztec practice of human sacrifice came to an end, and the God of the eternal truth, nonviolence, and forgiving love defeated the fallen spirits in an astounding culture-changing victory.Our Lady of Guadalupe proved a more effective evangelist than Peter, Paul, Patrick, and Francis Xavier combined. We join the same fight when we honor Our Lady today.Today, the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the “Marian heart of America,” as Pope John Paul II called it, is one of the most significant pilgrimage centers in the world.The shrine conserves the cactus-fiber cloth of Juan Diego, which should have lasted 15 to 20 years. Today, nearly 500 years later, it shows no signs of deteriorating.In Our Lady's eyes, there is an image depicting the very moment Juan Diego revealed his tilma to Bishop Juan de Zumárraga. The encounter preserved in the eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe now serves as a sign for others.The veneration of the Beautiful Guadalupana continues to inspire millions around the world, bringing ageless joy.Ave MariaCome, 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• December 12, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
The third Bishop visit was the charm!
Send us a textDo you remember that Disney Christmas Carol with Mickey Mouse? It will ALWAYS be right there in my memory. Ok, from that movie, now comb through and remember the Ghost of Christmas Present. The big, dopey giant eating turkey legs and drinking out of goblets? Yes. HIM. That is where my mind goes when I think of the traditional Reveillon feasts here in New Orleans. What is a Reveillon feast, you may ask? "A Réveillon dinner is a traditional, lavish French Creole holiday feast in New Orleans, named from the French word for "awakening," originally eaten late after midnight mass on Christmas Eve but now offered throughout December in many restaurants as multi-course, prix-fixe menus featuring rich dishes like gumbo, turtle soup, seafood, roasted meats, and decadent desserts. It's a festive culinary event showcasing Creole culture, with menus evolving from traditional breakfasts to elaborate dinners with modern twists. " -the google.This whole, ornate concept blows my mind. It feels like you have stepped into a Downton Abbey picture. Now, that is depending on where you chose to celebrate this decadent occasion. And for the past 5 years, we have welcomed chefs from all around New Orleans tell their stories of Reveillon and what it means to them. This yearrrrrr I am over the moon! We are welcoming back my buddy, veteran and super chef, Eric Cook! Chef Cook is the restauranteur behind the beloved Saint John and Gris-Gris restaurants. Listen to how Chef Cook is able to articulate his love language about New Orleans, their own direction and his committed dedication to this jewel of a city. His passion burns hotter than a black iron skillet. Hear how he selects his menu and how he wants both restaurants to bring out different tastes of our great city. Book your rez's now yall! Gris-Gris:Address: 1800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130Hours: Open · Closes 10 PM · More hoursThank you to our family of amazing sponsors! STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri https://ridewithla.com/ Ochsner Children's HospitalWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarkersWww.rousesmarkets.comSandpiper VacationsWww..sandpipervacations.comCafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com The Law Firm of Forrest Cressy & James Www.forrestcressyjames.comComfort Cases Www.comfortcases.orgNew Orleans Ice Cream CompanyWww.neworleansicecream.comERA TOP REALTY: Pamela Breaux plbreaux@gmail.com
Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Today's readings First Reading: Zechariah 2:14-17 Psalm: Judith 13:18bcde, 19 Gospel: Luke 1:39-47 Catholic Radio Network
In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Ksy Bueno who is originally from Ukraine but currently lives in Bucharest.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Ksy is an intermittent fasting coach and author, a professional Latin dancer, and she organizes retreats around the world. She began intermittent fasting in 2020, and has never looked back.Ksy discusses the cultural perceptions of fasting in Ukraine, the challenges her clients face, and the importance of community support. She also highlights the differences in food quality between Ukraine and the USA, her experiences traveling while fasting, and the non-scale victories she has achieved through intermittent fasting. She also emphasizes the need for gradual adaptation to fasting and the significance of making informed food choices.Takeaways:• Intermittent fasting can lead to significant lifestyle changes.• Cultural perceptions of fasting can impact individuals' choices.• Community support enhances the fasting experience.• Food quality varies significantly between countries.• Traveling can complicate fasting routines but is manageable.• Non-scale victories are important indicators of success.• The food industry influences eating habits and perceptions.• Fasting can improve energy levels and overall well-being.• Personal discipline plays a key role in maintaining fasting.At the end of the episode, Ksy encourages new intermittent fasters to simply start, and take the time they need to let their bodies adapt.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You'll probably also like Gin's other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin's website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin's Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.