Podcasts about First Communion

Fr. Bill speaks to the children celebrating their First Communion about how Jesus accompanies us every day, everywhere, through the Eucharist.   Readings at this Mass: Acts 5:27–32, 40b–41 | Rv 5:11–14 | Jn 21:1–19 

This sermon analyzes the significance of Communion, drawing insights from the Gospel of Mark and other biblical passages. It explores the historical context of the Last Supper as both the final Passover and the first Communion, emphasizing Jesus' sacrifice as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant. The sermon also interprets the symbolic meaning of the bread as Christ's body and participation in the Christian community, and the cup as representing the new covenant established by His blood.

First Communion (Third Sunday of Easter 2025)

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Send us a textIn our Easter readings from the Gospel of John, there are a series of encounters between various groups of disciples and the risen Lord. But in each of the three episodes, one of the disciples is singled out as if a dance partner with the risen Christ.I am away this weekend celebrating First Communion with my Grand-Niece.frjoedailey@gmail.com

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Fr. Walsh reflects on the joyful celebration of First Communion and Divine Mercy Sunday, encouraging us to live with childlike faith, simplicity, and a heart open to God's mercy. He reminds us that true greatness lies in humility, compassion, and embracing the gift of God's forgiveness.

Delivered by Chendani Budhi from the Parish of the Assumption of Mary in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 4: 23-31; Rs psalm 2: 1-3.4-6.7-9; John 3: 1-8.OURCHRISTIAN REBIRTH Ourmeditation today is entitled: Our Christian Rebirth. Jesus' conversation withNicodemus in today's gospel reading presents a challenge to the faith that weall face today. That challenge is on how we renew our faith to become what iscalled our Christian rebirth. The teaching of Jesus Christ leads us to have theright understanding about our rebirth. This is so necessary in our journey offaith on earth. But this rebirth is not biological, which means we shouldreturn to our mothers' womb to be born the second time. Thatconversation actually wants to change the biological understanding of rebirthinto a rebirth in the water and the Spirit. The birth in the water is an act offorgiveness of sins and this brings us back to the baptism in the Jordan riverthat John the Baptist had done. Whereas the birth in the Spirit is the baptismin the Holy Spirit to make those baptized truly belong to the life of JesusChrist. It is through the birth in the water and the Spirit, then lies thesacrament of baptism in the Church that we have until now. Thebaptized persons are those who are full with the Holy Spirit. Long before ourbaptism in Jesus Christ, the apostles who gathered and prayed in the name ofthe Lord Jesus Christ, were all full with the Holy Spirit. This fulness in theHoly Spirit then led them to preach the gospel so openly to the world aroundthem. After the fullness of the Holy Spirit that we have received in baptism, theLord then strengthened or confirmed us in the sacrament of Confirmation. Basically,the one who has received this sacrament is considered to have the ability topreach the gospel by his or her knowledge, words, deeds, and his or her own Christianwitness of life. He or she also dares to defend the faith even thoughchallenges and obstacles may cause him or her danger and hardship. Thepoint is this, we obtain the fullness of the Holy Spirit through the renewal ofour faith. The meaningful faith experience of Nicodemus was something alreadyhappened in the past during the time of Jesus. Our situation today is absolutelydifferent. However, the challenge is still the same, namely the faith we haveobtained through the Sacrament of initiation needs renewal. The Apostles' Creedthat we regularly recite in our profession of faith should remind us of therenewal of our baptism. The Eucharist that we celebrate daily or weekly is therenewal of the First Communion that we had received for the first time. Thecommission that we always receive in liturgical celebrations is the moment ofthe renewal of the sacrament of Confirmation that we had received before. Everytime we make these renewals it is worth remembering and realizing that we areactually full with the Holy Spirit.Let's pray. In thename of the Father ... O heavenly Father, may Your Spirit always strengthen ourfaith now and for ever. Hail Mary full of grace ... In the nameof the Father ...

On Maundy Thursday, we are reminded of the Last Supper, where Jesus Christ provided bread and wine in remembrance of him and his unwavering love. Maundy Thursday is also celebrated for First Communion.

Preacher: Pastor Jason KrammeScripture: Luke 22:14-20______________________________

Steve Manfield, Marketing Director at CEWE Ireland, joins us to discuss the results of a recent survey on First Holy Communions. As Communions and Confirmations roll around, the survey highlights the rising pressures on parents to create the ‘perfect' day, with a noticeable increase in cash gifts and a growing focus on photography and outfits.

In this hour of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick explores thought-provoking discussions on faith, tradition, and spirituality. He examines the nuances of the sign of the cross after receiving Holy Communion and clears up misconceptions about religion versus a personal relationship with Christ. He also addresses practical issues like usury and its implications in today's society. Plus, Patrick engages in a thoughtful conversation about the role of charismatic movements in personal faith journeys. Mark (email) - During our First Communion training, which was given by nuns who taught at our school, we were all taught to never make the sign of the cross after receiving Holy Communion and to always take Communion in the hand. (00:26) Steve - What is the difference between a relationship with Christ and religion? (04:38) Alex - Paul says, 'lift up holy hands without conflict'. Why can't we lift our hands at Mass? (13:05) Thomas - What is the sin of Usury? Is this grave? (17:39) Lilly - What is the issue with the charismatic renewal? (31:38) Amber - Sign of peace - Covid helped us because now we aren't forced to shake hands with everyone, which was sometimes awkward or painful. (38:20) Michael - We don't have a penitential act at my parish (45:25)

Delivered by Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in the Diocese of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Isaiah 65: 17-21; Rs psalm 30: 2.4.5-6.11-12a.13b; John 4: 43-54THE ANSWER Our meditation today has the theme: The Answer. Theresults or achievements we obtain are the answer to the work and processes wedo. For example, agreement is the answer to a discussion to agree to thedifferences in perception. Concept is the answer to the agreement of variousarguments. System is the result of integrating different elements. Method isproduced from experiments and analysis of various variables. There was a 5th grade elementary school boywho wanted to prove to his parents and family that the First Communion he hadreceived about a month ago was an opportunity for him to serve the Church as analtar boy. He said that First Communion was the answer to his longing since hewas a kindergarten boy, how eager he was to receive Jesus Christ. Serving inthe Church as an altar boy was an answer to his longing to be near the Priestand see how the Priest celebrated the Eucharist. After receiving First Communion,he did not delay any longer to register as an altar boy. The baptism we receive opens the door for every personto find definitive answers about his or her journey of faith. One sure answeris to participate in Jesus Christ and in His Church. From this is formed aChristian identity that grows in the process of realizing the calling of everyfollower of Christ. Sons and daughters of God are called to professions such asteachers, civil servants, technicians, businessmen, farmers, or politicians.Sons and daughters of God are also called to the ministry of God's people aspriests, religious men and women, and married couples. The most basic obligation to be a follower of Christis to be a sign of Christ's presence, light and truth in the world. The termthat is often used is to be a living witness of Christ through Christian wordsand deeds that is to be the salt and light to this world. The dignity of thesons and daughters of God with the callings inherent in every person will beeffective if he or she carries out duties responsibly. So faith is the basis for the establishment andfunctioning of a Christian life that lives the love of Christ and hopes for anew heaven and earth, which is the kingdom of heaven, as the prophet Isaiah saysin today's first reading. The palace official got an answer in faith, after themiracle that took place in his family. Faith leads the whole family to God.They ordained themselves to have a participation in Jesus Christ, who have therights and obligations of being followers of Christ. The same thing happens tous, faith is our basic answer to God.Let us pray. In the name of the Father... O Jesus Christ,thank you for the grace of Your call to us and may we always renew our faith inYou. Hail Mary... In the name of the Father...

Patrick talks about the following in Hour 2: Director of the FBI, Kash Patel discusses arresting 10 criminals on the FBI's most wanted list. David asks about the difference between judging a person’s actions versus judging their soul. Lili is concerned because her daughter’s priest won’t let her receive First Communion on the tongue and asks what she should do. An email mentions that a priest cannot know the personal details of someone in a state of Mortal Sin Paul shares his situation of having an affair with a woman who is dating someone else, asking if he could ever marry her in the Church if she left her boyfriend for him Jane asks if anyone has heard of the documentary Hush, which addresses abortion and women’s health after abortions. Mary talks about putting her brother in a rehab facility and expresses fear about him being there, even though they’ve said he may relapse. Nicole shares her experience of being called to speak with a mother who was taking her daughter for an abortion.

“The priesthood is beautiful. Keep thinking about it. Keep praying about it. It's worth it.” Fr. Pieter vanRooyen, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Ypsilanti and an assistant professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood. Having been raised in a nominally Catholic household, it wasn't until he was in college at Michigan State University that Fr. Pieter first began thinking about the priesthood. He shares how his devout grandmother, a high school friend, and a campus Christian group influenced his growing faith and helped open his eyes to his priestly vocation.(0:27) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce their guest this month, Fr. Pieter vanRooyen, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Ypsilanti and an assistant professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He shares some recent blessings, like participating in Exodus 90 with the men of his parish. Fr. Drew shares his own experiences with Exodus 90. Our hosts and their guest then talk about Fr. Pieter's interest in motorcycles.(8:53) Fr. Craig, who serves as Director of Priestly Vocations for the Archdiocese of Detroit, talks about a recent dinner and evening prayer with Archbishop Vigneron, attended by more than 200 young men discerning the priesthood. Fr. Drew pauses to express gratitude for Archbishop Vigneron's years of ministry and slips in an invitation for Archbishop-designate Weisenburger to be a guest on the podcast after he's installed as Archbishop of Detroit on March 18. (10:22) Fr. Pieter begins sharing his vocation story. He grew up in a nominally Catholic household—he was baptized and received First Communion and Reconciliation, but attended Mass mostly on holidays and was not confirmed as a young teen. When he was in high school, his family moved closer to his devoutly Catholic grandmother, who taught him about the faith and arranged for him to be confirmed. (18:37) Fr. Pieter talks about breaking up with a steady girlfriend and feeling “crushed” by the loss, but ultimately asking himself whether he had “made an idol” of the relationship. He explores the difference between preparing for marriage and casually dating. Even married couples should look to God, not their spouse, as their ultimate source of satisfaction.(22:59) Fr. Pieter enrolled at Michigan State University in the fall of 2001 on a scholarship from the Air Force through ROTC. Within weeks of the semester starting, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks occurred and Fr. Pieter considered dropping out and enlisting. After some thought, he decided to stay in school. He began attending Mass periodically with a suitemate as well as a Bible study. (30:26) Fr. Pieter recalls spending spring break in Panama City, Florida to attend a Campus Crusade for Christ conference, during which students were sent out “two-by-two” to share the Gospel with beach-goers. One fruit of this trip was Fr. Pieter began praying every day: “Jesus, I give this day to you.” He also began to seek answers about his Catholic faith and returned to Reconciliation for the first time since second grade.(42:12) During the summer before his sophomore year, Fr. Pieter lived with his grandmother in Chicago. It was during this time, while at Adoration with his grandmother, that he first asked God what he should do with his life. In response, the thought unexpectedly came into his head to be a priest. Fr. Pieter shares how he initially dismissed the thought but later told his grandmother, who helped connect him with a priest to explore the vocation.(54:07) After a few years of discernment and living in accordance with Church teachings, Fr. Pieter graduated from MSU and entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2004. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lansing six years later. The group spends some time talking about how a...

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Patrick explores compelling insights on conditional baptism and confession, examining a unique case of a Lutheran baptism's validity and the importance of confession before receiving Holy Communion. He also discusses the value of evangelizing and the impact of guiding family members back to faith. Patrick offers solutions and encouragement in approaching these spiritual and sacramental complexities. Tune in, stay inspired, and strengthen your faith journey with Patrick's unpredictable and enriching conversations. Susan - Regarding conditional baptism and confession: if someone is baptized a Lutheran as baby and converts to Catholicism but can’t prove Baptism, do they have to go to Confession to get their sacraments? (0:43) Nancy - Does a “dedication” count as Baptism? (12:21) Kay – I want my granddaughter baptized. The parents are not practicing their faith but still want her to receive her First Communion. (20:19) Alvia - Should I say that I am glad that my great-niece is baptized as a Lutheran, given that my niece never chose a religion and was not baptized (27:05) Owen Burns: a 13-yr old hero from Michigan, who saved his 8-yr sister from being kidnapped with a slingshot (35:00) Citi just announced its ending its DEI goals and policies (40:47) Mike - What does it mean to be a chosen one? St. Faustina mentions it a lot. (41:59) Thomas – What’s a good way to evangelize Protestants who are more self-help types? (45:16)

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Communion we do it on a regular basis at church. But why do we do it? Has it become a meaningless ritual, or something mechanical or superficial as time has gone by for you? Today on Sound Doctrine we'll look back to the very first communion, when it was instituted by Jesus. And we'll see the reason we're to do it, and heart we're to have as we do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Halloween is right around the corner, and the Accademia Giallo team is eager to "treat" you to a revealing round table review of Alice, Sweet Alice!A divorced Catholic couple's life is upended when their teenage daughter, Alice, is suspected of killing her younger sister during her First Communion. And wouldn't you know it? Mayhem ensues!Join us for a "sweet" and spoilerific look at this bizarre thriller starring Brooke Shields! We'll also pull over for the age-old sidebar, "Is this really Giallo"--and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Because it's October, the annual Scare-a-Thon is in full swing! For the third year in a row, AC is raising funds for the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project. Support this year's Scare-a-Thon by donating directly to WRRAP!And keep up with all of AC's "Scare-a-Thon" viewings!Subscribe, like, and comment to the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel, and check out kickseat.com for multiple movie podcasts each week!Show LinksWatch the Alice, Sweet Alice trailer.Support all of our terrifying teachers' axe-tracurricular activities!Stay studious with Aaron Christensen at Horror101 with Dr. AC!And subscribe to his YouTube channel!If you dare, venture down into Kitley's Krypt with Jon Kitley! And listen to Jon's scary-good podcast, Discover the Horror!Stalk Bryan Martinez in The Giallo Room!Buy J. Blake Fichera's "Scored to Death" Volume I and II on Amazon (mentioned in the show).Catch up with classic episodes of his Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast!Continue your education with our "Accademia Giallo" Playlist!

Father Lawrence Carney III details the formative years of Saint Therese of Lisieux. He emphasizes the Little Flower's deep devotion, humility, and the importance of an interior life rooted in silence and meditation, which fostered her relationship with God. Through reflections on her childhood games, First Communion, and the significance of suffering, Therese illustrates that true glory comes from hidden acts of virtue rather than public recognition.Episode five covers chapter four, part one.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:The Story of a Soul (Deluxe Edition): https://bit.ly/4dPH6WpThe Story of a Soul (Paperback): https://bit.ly/3TFUqETThe Story of a Family: The Home of St. Therese of Lisieux: https://bit.ly/3AVxoDh30 Days with Saint Therese: https://bit.ly/3XvPAMpArchbishop Fulton Sheen's Saint Therese:https://bit.ly/3MyP6PtParents of the Saints: https://bit.ly/3Zk4pmyUnbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage: https://bit.ly/4cVDjp2One Holy Marriage: The Story of Louis and Zélie Martin: https://bit.ly/4cUpR4ZModern Saints: Their Lives and Faces Book 2: https://bit.ly/4ef3NDhThe Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you'll learn how to read and understand history's greatest Catholic works, from today's greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Hosted by Fr. Lawrence Carney III, the 8th season of The Commentaries explores The Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux, the classic autobiography that conveys her “Little Way.” Fr. Carney delves into Therese's profound spirituality, her virtues of humility, and the importance of perseverance and piety. Discover why St. Therese has been called the greatest saint of modern times, and grow in holiness by exploring her unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.comAnd for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

Continuing Spooky Adjacent Month, Zach picked the 1976 psychological slasher film Alice, Sweet Alice. Directed by Alfred Sole, the film focuses on a troubled adolescent girl who becomes a suspect in the brutal murder of her younger sister at her First Communion, as well as in a series of unsolved stabbings that follow. The film stars Linda Miller, Paula Sheppard, Niles McMaster and Brooke Shields in her film debut. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod                            

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius X! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and legacy, including lowering the age for First Communion. Guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth on God's encouragement to the prophet Jeremiah, and Bill Schmitt on the real meaning of the word "joy." Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

"Sir, give us this bread always." Homily for Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion for 2 of my parishioners. 

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 390The Saint of the day is Our Lady of Mount CarmelThe Story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” They soon celebrated a special Mass and Office in honor of Mary. In 1726, it became a celebration of the universal Church under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For centuries the Carmelites have seen themselves as specially related to Mary. Their great saints and theologians have promoted devotion to her and often championed the mystery of her Immaculate Conception. Saint Teresa of Avila called Carmel “the Order of the Virgin.” Saint John of the Cross credited Mary with saving him from drowning as a child, leading him to Carmel, and helping him escape from prison. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus believed that Mary cured her from illness. On her First Communion day, Thérèse dedicated her life to Mary. During the last days of her life she frequently spoke of Mary. There is a tradition—which may not be historical—that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary's own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. The scapular reminds us of the gospel call to prayer and penance—a call that Mary models in a splendid way. Reflection The Carmelites were known from early on as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” The title suggests that they saw Mary not only as “mother,” but also as “sister.” The word sister is a reminder that Mary is very close to us. She is the daughter of God and therefore can help us be authentic daughters and sons of God. She also can help us grow in appreciation of being sisters and brothers to one another. She leads us to a new realization that all human beings belong to the family of God. When such a conviction grows, there is hope that the human race can find its way to peace. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the Patron Saint of: Chile Who is the patron saint of… Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 382The Saint of the day is Saint Maria GorettiSaint Maria Goretti’s Story One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance to go to school, never learned to read or write. When Maria made her First Communion not long before her death, she was one of the larger and somewhat backward members of the class. On a hot afternoon in July, Maria was sitting at the top of the stairs of her house, mending a shirt. She was not quite 12 years old, but physically mature. A cart stopped outside, and a neighbor, 18-year-old Alessandro, ran up the stairs. He seized her and pulled her into a bedroom. She struggled and tried to call for help. “No, God does not wish it,” she cried out. “It is a sin. You would go to hell for it.” Alessandro began striking at her blindly with a long dagger. Maria was taken to a hospital. Her last hours were marked by the usual simple compassion of the good—concern about where her mother would sleep, forgiveness of her murderer (she had been in fear of him, but did not say anything lest she cause trouble to his family), and her devout welcoming of Viaticum, her last Holy Communion. She died about 24 hours after the attack. Alessandro was sentenced to 30 years in prison. For a long time he was unrepentant and surly. One night he had a dream or vision of Maria gathering flowers and offering them to him. His life changed. When he was released after 27 years, his first act was to beg the forgiveness of Maria's mother. Devotion to the young martyr grew, miracles were worked, and in less than half a century she was canonized. At her beatification in 1947, her 82-year-old mother, two sisters, and her brother appeared with Pope Pius XII on the balcony of St. Peter's. Three years later, at Maria’s canonization, a 66-year-old Alessandro Serenelli knelt among the quarter-million people and cried tears of joy. Reflection Maria may have had trouble with catechism, but she had no trouble with faith. God's will was holiness, decency, respect for one's body, absolute obedience, total trust. In a complex world, her faith was simple: It is a privilege to be loved by God, and to love him—at any cost. Saint Maria Goretti is the Patron Saint of: Catholic YouthGirlsTeenagers Learn more about Saint Maria Goretti! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Summary of the EpisodeIn this conversation, Will Wright interviews Meredith Hinds, a writer of Saint content for children. They discuss Hinds' book, 'Eucharistic Saints: 20 Stories of Devotion to Jesus,' and the importance of teaching children about the Eucharist. They also touch on the age of reason for receiving First Communion, the role of parents in teaching the faith, and the significance of the sacraments in family life. Hinds shares her journey of converting to Catholicism and the impact it has had on her family. The conversation explores the themes of Catholicism, grace, and the Eucharist. Will shares his personal journey of converting to Catholicism and the role of grace in his decision. They discuss the difference in understanding grace between Protestantism and Catholicism, with Will emphasizing the Catholic view of inherent goodness and the cooperation with God's grace. They also delve into the significance of the Eucharist and its central role in the Catholic faith. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the book 'Eucharistic Saints' and the importance of passing on the faith to children.Buy "Eucharistic Saints: Twenty Stories of Devotion to Jesus" by Meredith Hinds - from TAN Books - out now! https://tanbooks.com/products/books/eucharistic-saints-twenty-stories-of-devotion-to-jesus/Takeaways* Teaching children about the Eucharist is important, and parents can do this by fostering a love for the Eucharist in themselves and modeling it for their children.* The age of reason for receiving First Communion is around 7 years old, and children can have a deep longing for the Eucharist at this age.* Writing for children should focus on scenes and details that inspire questions and engage their imagination.* Parents should prioritize their relationship with their children and teach them about the faith in the context of that relationship.* Being a practicing Catholic involves going to Mass every Sunday and on holy days of obligation, as well as living according to the teachings of the Church.* Conversion to Catholicism can be a journey of discovering the richness and unity of the faith, particularly through the Eucharist.* The sacraments are essential in family life and provide grace and unity for Catholic families. The Catholic understanding of grace emphasizes the inherent goodness of individuals and the cooperation with God's grace.* The Eucharist holds a central role in the Catholic faith, representing the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ.* Passing on the faith to children is crucial, and resources like the book 'Eucharistic Saints' can help in teaching children about the Eucharist and the lives of saints.* The conversation highlights the importance of relationship, love, and adoration in the Catholic faith.KeywordsEucharist, Saints, children, faith, conversion, sacraments, family life, Catholicism, grace, Eucharist, conversion, Protestantism, cooperation, inherent goodness, saints, childrenThanks for listening to Good Distinctions! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gooddistinctions.com

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“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit” (John 15:5).Disciples are Christ's branches. We grow from him. His life courses through us. The fruit we bear is the sign of his love.As the Eucharistic Revival in the United States reaches its culmination this summer, we at Notre Dame are marking the occasion in a special way, with the performance of an original, three-act musical called “Behold God's Love.” The first of the three acts is “The Roots”, which draw us into the Book of Exodus, where we encounter the Passover and the Manna in the Desert. The second act is “The Vine,” which focuses on the Last Supper and Jesus' meal ministry. And the third act is “The Branches,” where we join the early Christian community at Corinth to receive the Eucharistic teaching and gift.Today, the creator and composer of this new musical joins me to talk about what we can expect and how we will benefit, in our faith and reverence, from enjoying this work of art. Carolyn Pirtle is Program Director of the Center for Liturgy, here in the McGrath Institute for Church Life. She and her cast are preparing this musical now, which will be performed twice on July 6, 2024, both at 1pm and at 7pm in the O'Laughlin Auditorium at Saint Mary's College. It is a free but ticketed event, and you can get your tickets before they run out at the link in our show notes.Follow-up Resources:Find more information about and tickets for “Behold God's Love” “Eucharistic Beliefs among Adult Catholics, with Tim O'Malley,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“Preparing for First Communion, Part 2: The Passover and the Last Supper,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement, with Jem Sullivan,” podcast episode via Church Life Today“The Passion, with J.J. Wright,” podcast episode via Church Life TodayThis episode is sponsored by Catholic Charities USA.  Help Catholic Charities serve your neighbors in need. Join us at www.WeAreThere.USChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

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May belongs to Mary!   Hello St. Mary Magdalene,    As we begin this month of May we ask for Our Lady's intercession to help us love, follow, and serve Christ more zealously. Also, we have so many things happening including 74 children from our own parish making their Confirmation and First Communion so please keep them in prayers and I want also to thank my staff, our catechists, parents and sponsors of these confirmandi for helping bring this day to fruition!    Thank you too to all who've already donated to our matching gift campaigns, if you would still like to here is the information:  "As a follow-up to my February 2, 2024, State of the Parish address (you can find that video here:     • State of the Parish Address   - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DFV41k4gm4&t=58s - Podcast  https://smarymag.libsyn.com/site/father-chris-axline-video-chat-feb-2-2024 ).   In that video I gave a brief overview of our financial status and how we are doing as a parish. As a result of that video, I had two families approach me wanting to help our parish by pledging to match financial gifts. The first family has pledged to match gifts up to $15,000 to help our parish's general fund. The second match is for $25,000 towards the new rectory. I am humbled by these two families' support and by all who will make a pledge towards these matching gifts!  If you would like to contribute to the $15,000 matching gift towards the parish then please put “general match 2024” in the memo section. Donations can be made via Faith Direct or dropped off at the parish office. If using Faith Direct, make sure you use the “one-time gift” option with “general match 2024” in the memo.  If you would like to donate towards the $25,000 rectory gift, please use “rectory match 2024” in the memo section of your donation. Donations can be made via Faith Direct or dropped off at the parish office. If using Faith Direct, make sure you use the “one-time gift” option with “rectory match 2024” in the memo. Thank you again for your generosity and for being a part of St. Mary Magdalene."    St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us!    God bless,    Fr. Chris   Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

“I think vocations really come from the Holy Eucharist.” Join Fr. Jeff Day as he shares his vocation story on this episode of Men of the Hearts. Influences on Fr. Jeff's journey to the priesthood included the faith of his family, the sacrament of Confession, and the Holy Eucharist. (0:02): Fr. Craig welcomes listeners and introduces this episode's guest, Fr. Jeff Day. The priests catch up: Fr. Jeff talks about the Divine Mercy devotion, Fr. Drew relates small mishaps from the Easter Vigil, and Fr. Craig shares the blessing of seeing a seminarian ordained to the transitional diaconate.(7:06): Fr. Jeff shares his vocation story, which started with his reception of First Communion in second grade and his desire to become a priest in eighth grade. While attending the University of Michigan, he “rediscovered” his Catholic faith. During his senior year, “I really started to pray about what I was supposed to do, like what was God asking me to do?” Although Fr. Jeff initially felt unworthy, he started to discern a priestly vocation after going to Confession for the first time in years. Fr. Jeff discusses the impact that his family's practice of the faith had on his vocation.(21:26): Fr. Drew and Fr. Craig highlight the impact of Confession, God's mercy, and college life on vocations. Fr. Jeff talks about his experience as a seminarian: “There really was a lot of joy…we had a lot of fun together.” He shares that a challenge he faced prior to entering seminary was a fear of preaching. He told God, “You're going to have to take care of this somehow,” and his trust was rewarded. (34:39): Fr. Drew asks Fr. Day about the impact of the Eucharist on his vocation. Fr. Day says, “That has always been part of my identity as a Catholic.” He shares that praying in front of the Eucharist as a priest “is what sustains me in my own daily prayer life” and that “over the years in my own celebration of the Eucharist, I've been drawn to bring a lot more reverence and attentiveness to what I'm doing.” He affirms, “I think vocations really come from the Holy Eucharist.” Fr. Day discusses the experiences of becoming a pastor and participating in a priestly fraternity. (48:32): Advice to a discerning man: Fr. Jeff encourages monthly confession, frequent Mass attendance, and consistent prayer. He also advises involving the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph in discernment: Our Lady “teaches us how to say ‘yes,'” and St. Joseph “wants to help men today be men.” Fr. Jeff concludes the episode with a prayer.

Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. We were grafted onto Jesus at our Baptism. We must remain in Him and draw life from Jesus.Prune your words, your actions, and your activities so you can bear good fruit.

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It's another milestone day on MMH as we've completed the full 3-Year cycle of readings and are right back where we started on Day 1 in 2021! It's also a milestone day in the parish as our STS 2nd graders celebrated their First Communion this weekend and our season of sacramental celebrations is well underway.  On this week's podcast, we reflect on the response of the disciples as Jesus again appears to them. Is our own response to the Lord one of fear and skepticism or is it one of incredulous joy? What does finding the peace that Christ offers us look like? In sports, Jorge finally watched the Masters and we gear up for Panthers playoff hockey on tap, and the Heat in the play-in tournament! 

Fr. Alan Maria Wharton, F.I. has assisted in Pastoral Ministry and Media Production for The Station of the Cross 88.5 FM in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formerly Radio Cor Mariae.     In Today's Show In a previous episode, the priest mentioned that Holy Orders is one of the sacraments that can only be received once. Are the ordinations to the diaconate, priesthood, and episcopate not all considered Holy Orders? Are they all considered ordinations? If you have time, a question about a hypothetical situation: If a lay man got elected Pope, would he first have to go through ordinations for deacon, priest, and bishop, or could he go straight to Bishop? I've noticed some people who are Catholics in good standing and in the state of grace refraining from communion during Mass and I guess receiving at least once a year in accordance with the precept of the Church. Is there a devotion behind refraining from communion during Mass? Is there some kind of spiritual benefit of refraining from receiving communion during Mass? Can a priest legally deny someone in good standing reception of Communion on the tongue? Is a deacon considered an ordinary or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion? I was in a situation where the Host fell and was caught by the Deacon and I then needed to receive in the hand. Was this okay? Should children receiving First Communion be given the choice between receiving in the hand or on the tongue? Why or why not? When Pilate's wife received a dream about Jesus in the Gospel, who sent her that dream and why? Was it Satan? Is it a mortal sin to take Our Lord's Name in vain, like saying "omg?" I would like to know what the stance of the Church is on suicide. Is that person able to get a Catholic burial? Has this changed over time? Will animals turn on us in the End Times?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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Cecil – Was the bible written in Africa? (02:55) Patricia - Is it okay to sell pews in the Church for First Communion? (12:23) Robin (email) - After receiving Holy Communion and returning to the pew, when is the proper time to sit as opposed to kneeling? Emily - One of my friends gave the Church $10,000 for the pew and gave it to who ever wanted it. John - Regarding kneeling for communion. I think we should all receive on the tongue. John - I go to a church that has elements of Protestantism. I don't want to leave the Church but I'm not sure what should I do? Jose - In our town we have two cemeteries but neither are Catholic. The priest blesses individual graves when he does burials. Dominic - Is the book of Job historical?