Podcasts about Francis Xavier

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

Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Today they chat about the cold Chicago weather and veer of tangents on age, singing and past events.  After prayer, Father speaks about St. Francis Xavier's life and works.  Then the group just chats around the table about societal expectations, tolerances, intolerances and their ironies.  They end talking about how life was in the past versus today.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

Homily by Fr. Michael Renninger

In this Episode of All Things Legion, Mary Stenson talks about St. Francis Xavier and the Missions and she plays and except from Cecily Halleck's book read by Fr. Eamon Mc'Carthy and talks about Matt Talbot and the effect of his life on the people of Dublin from the book The Mystery of Mat Talbot […] L'articolo All Things Legion – The Missions – Mary Stenson – A Legion of Mary Podcast proviene da Radio Maria.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Francis Xavier, Priest, Missionary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-10a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Gospel: Matthew 15: 29-37   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

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Gospel Matthew 15:29-37 At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them. The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel. Jesus summoned his disciples and said, "My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, for fear they may collapse on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted place to satisfy such a crowd?" Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" "Seven," they replied, "and a few fish." He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets full. Reflection It would be impossible to separate the healing power of Jesus from his ministry. It had to be the most amazing experience to see so many people healed, one after another, after another. And they realized that what this is trying to teach them is that there's a way in which we must understand God's presence in our life. He's not here to tell us what to become or to do. He's here to enable us. Gift us. Feed us with whatever we need to find fullness in this world that God has shared with us. It's an amazing gift and it's important that we remember it. Keep it foremost in our mind. Everything we do is through the gift of God's presence in us. Closing Prayer Father, you have revealed to all of us through your son the deep longing you have for our wholeness. Bless us with an awakening of this gift and help us to rely upon it always. It is not something we can work for, it is something we can only humbly receive. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Francis Xavier's powerful words challenge every modern Christian to confront comfort, mission, and true discipleship.Morning Offering, December 3, 2025Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

St. Francis Xavier, Priest (Memorial)

Friends of the Rosary,Today, December 3, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552), one of the Church's most illustrious missionaries.Born in the castle of Xavier in Navarre, Spain, in 1525, he was from a noble Basque family. In 1534, he went to Paris, where he taught philosophy after obtaining his master's degree, met St. Ignatius of Loyola, and was enrolled as one of the first seven Jesuits.With Ignatius, he received Holy Orders in Venice in 1537. In 1540, he was sent to evangelize India. He labored in western India, the island of Ceylon, Malacca, the Molucca Islands, the island of Mindanao (Philippines), and Japan.This saint was proclaimed patron of foreign missions and of all missionary works by Pope St. Pius X on March 25, 1904.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

The record holder for number of Baptisms

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Romans 10: 10-18; Mark 16: 15-18; Haydock Commentary + The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide 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

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Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, one of the greatest missionaries in the history of the Church. Known for his zeal, courage, and love for Jesus, St. Francis Xavier traveled across the world to share the Gospel — baptizing thousands and giving everything for the salvation of souls.   His right arm, preserved in the Gesù in Rome, is a reminder of the countless people he brought to Christ. His life challenges us to step out of comfort, take up the mission, and boldly bring Jesus to others.   This feast is also a solemnity for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, honoring St. Francis Xavier as our patron.   Let's go out, evangelize, and change the world — just like he did. St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!   #Catholic #StFrancisXavier #FeastDay #Evangelize #MissionarySaint #December3

Today is the feast of a great Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier who helped St. Ignatius, Founder of the Jesuits and left Europe to bring the Gospel to India and Japan. He died trying to get to China to bring the Good News of Jesus. Fr. Kubicki shares what St. Francis Xavier's motivation was on today's reflection.

Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, 1506-1552; an early member of the Society of Jesus; after his ordination he was appointed apostolic nuncio in the East; he traveled to Goa, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan establishing missionary outposts and converting hundreds of thousands; Pius X named him patron of foreign missions Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/3/25 Gospel: Matthew 15:29-37

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the First Week of Advent by Dr. John Bergsma. Francis Xavier, Priest, Missionary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-10a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Gospel: Matthew 15: 29-37   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

"I do not want to send them away hungry.”

15 And he said to them: Go ye into the whole world, and preach the gospel to every creature.Et dixit eis : Euntes in mundum universum praedicate Evangelium omni creaturae. 16 He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be condemned.Qui crediderit, et baptizatus fuerit, salvus erit : qui vero non crediderit, condemnabitur. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils: they shall speak with new tongues.Signa autem eos qui crediderint, haec sequentur : in nomine meo daemonia ejicient : linguis loquentur novis : 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them: they shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they shall recover.serpentes tollent : et si mortiferum quid biberint, non eis nocebit : super aegros manus imponent, et bene habebunt.One of the first companions of St Ignatius Loyola, St Francis Xavier, one of the greatest missionaries of all time, preached the Gospel in India and in Japan. He converted innumerable pagans and died in 1552 on his way to China.

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12-3-25: Feast of St. Francis Xavier – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ by

Isaiah 25:6-10 (The Lord will make a feast, and he will wipe away tears from all faces) 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 (Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!)

Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier! On today’s show, Matt Swaim discusses the life and heroic witness of this great Jesuit missionary. Guests include Gary Zimak, author of “Find Peace in Advent,” and Ken Craycraft on the mystery of waiting for an already present Christ during Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Francis Xavier O God, who through the preaching of Saint Francis Xavier won many peoples to yourself, grant that the hearts of the faithful may burn with the same zeal for the faith and that Holy Church may everywhere rejoice in an abundance of offspring. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorial of Saint Francis XavierMark 16:15-20Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them:"Go into the whole worldand proclaim the Gospel to every creature.Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;whoever does not believe will be condemned.These signs will accompany those who believe:in my name they will drive out demons,they will speak new languages."

Lord God, be my refuge and my strengthSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 15Psalm 112Canticle: Revelation 15Reading: 1 Peter 5Intercessions: Bring salvation to your people, Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 63Canticle: Daniel 3Psalm 149Reading: Hebrews 13Intercessions: Nourish your people, Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 21Psalm 92Psalm Reading 1: 1 Tim 5, 6Reading 2: From the letters to St. Ignatius by St. Francis Xavier, priestSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

+ Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew 15: 29 – 37Moving on from there Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them. The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel.Jesus summoned his disciples and said, "My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, for fear they may collapse on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted place to satisfy such a crowd?" Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" "Seven," they replied, "and a few fish."He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over - seven baskets full.The Gospel of the Lord

Delivered by Evelyn from the Parish of Holy Spirit in the Archdiocese of Singapore. 1 Corinthians 9: 22-23; Rs psalm 117: 1.2; Mark 16: 15-20.WEDON'T BUY HEAVEN  Ourmeditation today is entitled: We Don't Buy Heaven. Many countries in Asia arevery special in the heart of Saint Francis Xavier, and vice versa, SaintFrancis Xavier is so special to them. However, there are few Catholics in Asiacompared to other religions. The reason for this, apart from only few infantbaptisms in the Church, is the difficulty to have new catechumens from youthand adults. Secularism is strong enough to shape the view that embracing areligion is not an important choice in this present world. However,we cannot deny the historical evidences in the Church about the existence andgrowth of the Catholic Church in Asia because of Catholic missionaries who camefrom the West, especially Europe. This is the fruit of the work of the HolySpirit. Therefore, we know today that the Catholic Church is present and activein all parts of the continents of this earth. Saint Francis Xavier, a Jesuitpriest from Europe in the 15th century, became the pioneer of theChurch's Mission in the Eastern region of the earth. He evangelized India,China, Japan, Southeast Asia including Indonesia. He who was filled with theHoly Spirit, made people from other nations also filled with the same Spirit ofGod. Thestruggle and hard work of missionaries like that of Saint Francis Xavier reallysignifies God's will to bring salvation to all people and this world and toenter the kingdom of heaven. But this is not something that automatic to happento everybody. Original sin and all worldly weaknesses prevent us fromautomatically achieving what we desire, which is salvation and perfection. Thatis the basic reason why we need all preparations to enter heaven. Oneof the strong indications that we do not buy heaven is that the Kingdom ofHeaven must stand on this world, namely Jesus Christ and His missionary workthat sanctify and bring us to heaven. The task of God's kingdom is to heal thesick, restore the suffering, uphold the dignity of truth and justice, andconvert sinners. It is clear that there is no element of buying with any goodsor materials. Instead, we are defended, benefited, given privilege, andprepared so that when we enter heaven, we will be worthy and in good condition. Everytime we attend the Holy Mass, the moment before receiving Holy Communion, weall make a way of preparation, namely our expression of joy and gratitude thatsays: O Lord, I am not worthy to receive under my roof, but only say a word andI will be healed. This short exclamation confirms that we do not buy heaven. Weneed sincere and great faith in God's providence. We show it by willinglyaccepting the presence of God's kingdom which always renews us. Everytime before the holy communion you say these words, remember and also mentionall the difficulties, weaknesses, sufferings and troubles in yourself and yourfamily. Let the kingdom of God restore all. Let'spray. In the name of the Father... O Lord, may your kingdom come and restoreevery weakness of our life. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of theFather ...

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Send us a textWe trace Saint Francis Xavier's path from a restless scholar in Paris to a tireless missionary across India, Southeast Asia, and Japan, and his unfulfilled dream of China. Eucharistic devotion, simple presence, and Ignatian friendship form the backbone of his witness and our call today.• early life in Navarre and conversion in Paris• Ignatian friendship shaping a missionary vocation• Goa as springboard for Asian evangelization• pastoral work among southern India fishing villages• Malacca and the Spice Islands mission growth• respectful engagement with Japan's samurai culture• desire for China and the limits he faced• Eucharist as the heart of mission• reports of healings and signs as invitations to faith• lessons from his letters for modern evangelizers• our invitation to deepen faith and act nowPlease remember that our Thanksgiving sale is active until midnight, Monday, December 1stVisit our gift shop, find religious gifts that inspire spiritual growth for your loved ones or parish, all while supporting our mission and ministryFinish reading and check out the special offerVisit journeysoffaith.com website todaySaint Francis Xavier CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site! Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50% Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click Here Cannot find it let us find or create it - - Click Here Rewards Program is active - ...

Mt 15:29-37At that time:Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee,went up on the mountain, and sat down there.Great crowds came to him,having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute,and many others.They placed them at his feet, and he cured them.The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking,the deformed made whole,the lame walking,and the blind able to see,and they glorified the God of Israel.Jesus summoned his disciples and said,"My heart is moved with pity for the crowd,for they have been with me now for three daysand have nothing to eat.I do not want to send them away hungry,for fear they may collapse on the way."The disciples said to him,"Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted placeto satisfy such a crowd?"Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?""Seven," they replied, "and a few fish."He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground.Then he took the seven loaves and the fish,gave thanks, broke the loaves,and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.They all ate and were satisfied.They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets full.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to kick-off the New Year by reflecting on quotes by St. Charles de Foucauld and St. Francis Xavier. Tom asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Why is the celebration of Advent often forgotten? Have you heard about the emerging ideology of the world as a simulation?

Saint Francis Xavier is a really inspirational saint starting us on this advent season. St Francis is the patron of foreign missionaries. He shows us not to stay asleep, but to wake up and have the mind and heart of Jesus. – Sabrina To listen to more episodes on the lives of the Saints, click […] L'articolo Saint of the Week – St. Francis Xavier proviene da Radio Maria.

The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Vincennes, Indiana, was the state's first Catholic church and first cathedral. During the American Revolution, it was also the home of the "Patriot Priest," Fr. Pierre Gibault.("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 46, Indiana)

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Saints, even the most holy, needed the assistance of others, mentors, to help them grow in holiness and guide them in the Faith. Today, young people especially need the guidance of mentors to educate them and accompany them on their journey of holiness and sanctity. This blogcast explores “Mentors for Saints" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Brendan Burtis and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.One of the topics the 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment sought to address was the role of mentorship in the development of the spiritual life. In a time when so many of us seek to know more about the faith and struggle to find faithful examples in the world, the topic of mentorship is extraordinarily important in nourishing young Christians in the faith. The Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod, published in March, brings up two major points that address the roles a mentor has today. The first, and most talked about, is that of accompaniment. The other is education, which is especially important in a time when we live in an increasingly secular culture. These two facets of mentorship are different and cannot always be fulfilled by one person. For this reason, the contribution of the community of faith is incredibly important.In my life, faith education came from many sources, but none was more important than my Confirmation teacher who was also my youth basketball coach and the father of one of my best friends. Throughout my life, my mentor helped me to learn and grow more in my faith by inviting me to events and men's conferences. In my Confirmation classes, he showed the beauty of the Faith and helped me understand the truth that flows from the Church's teachings. Like many young people, I didn't fully take advantage of a great mentor when I had the chance. But his presence in my life continues today, and his example is a continual witness of what it means to be a faithful Christian.When we look at the life of a saint, we often see the impact other peers, mentors, or saints had in their life. St. Augustine, for example, had two great saintly mentors: St. Monica (his mother) and St. Ambrose. St. Monica, who prayed tirelessly for the conversion of her son, showed the young Augustine an example of the Christian faith in a lived way. Augustine only fully appreciated this until after his conversion. St. Ambrose provided Augustine—who was struggling with his dualist view of the universe—with the truths found in the Christian faith, which strengthened Augustine and propelled him to ultimately become a Doctor of the Church.In my life, my friends and peers have been incredible examples of accompaniment. An intimate and baseline knowledge about me makes it so much easier for a friend or peer to understand where I am in life and how to proceed. Peer mentorship, in my experience, is only possible because of the tireless effort that my parents, teachers, ministers etc. have put into nurturing me in understanding and action in the Faith. Without those people I wouldn't have had the faithful and honest advice that is always so valuable to making me a better Catholic. Just as Jesus sent out his Apostles two by two, we share in the Apostles' mission to evangelize the world and we must rely on those who share our mission for their support in life.Saints are often friends with other saints. Two men who followed in the footsteps of the Apostles in fraternity and holiness were St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. In the early days of the Jesuit Order, these saints relied on one another for the strength to persevere in promoting the mission of the Society of Jesus. Roommates at the University of Paris, their friendship was centered around Jesus and informed by their studies in Theology. The union of intimate friendship and a well-formed Christian mind creates incredible fruits, which are seen clearly in the success of the Jesuit Order in the missionary work in Europe and around the world.A revitalized sense of mentorship among Christians is so necessary in a time when the world directs us away from God and into itself. The responsibility for educating and accompanying young people falls on old and young alike. So many young people search for true meaning. It is our responsibility as Christians to take their hand and walk them closer to faith by showing them the truth in the Church's teachings.The 2018 Synod is so important because it refocuses on the universal call to holiness. We are called to invite young people into the fullness of the Faith through mentorship, educating them in the fullness of her truth and accompanying them through their struggles—always striving to bring each other closer to Christ along the way.Questions for Reflection: Do you have any examples of mentorship in your own life? How can you accompany and educate those around you in the example of Christ?For more resources on the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, please click here. Author:Brendan Burtis is studying International Economics & Finance at the Catholic University of America. Resources:Listen to On Mission podcast Catholic Feast Days AppRead the Ad Infinitum blog  Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. 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Dr. Paul Giesting and Bill Schmitt welcome listeners back for new episodes of our “legacy” podcast, “That's So Second Millennium.” See below for biographies. Check out our archived episodes: That's So Second Millennium Here's a chronological list of popes. For context in this episode, start with Pope Leo XIII (#256) and look through the 20th century for Popes Pius X, XI, and XII. (Please forgive a couple of small historical and mathematical mistakes--at one point Paul says something amounting to 5+7 make 11 or 4+7 make 12.) What's in a name? Paul has developed a sports-inspired bracket for papal names and their likelihood, with 64 possibilities. We'll digitize it and post it in connection with the next episode. Papal tiara logo borrowed from The Mad Monarchist. Pope Leo XIV conforms with Paul's bracket prediction of the “top seed”: With the passing of Pope Francis, Leo was the most likely name to be chosen. Scholars have called the 1660-1836 period as “the long 18th century” in English literature. They point to a “long 19th century” between 1750 and 1914. Here's one take on why Cardinal Robert Prevost chose Leo as his papal name. Leo is now the fourth-most common papal name in history along with Clement. The only more popular names are John, Benedict, and Gregory. Would you like to read the book—Their Name is Pius—that Paul read in his youth? Amazon says it doesn't come cheap. You can also read Eamon Duffy's The Stripping of the Altars. Pope Leo XIV has called for a new Rerum Novarum, according to the Aleteia news site. Here's the bio of St. Francis Xavier, missionary and one of the original seven Jesuits. Yes, there was a Pope Lando, reigning in the years 913-914. Pope Julius I, a canonized saint, reigned in 337-352. Updated bio of Bill Schmitt: Bill Schmitt is a journalist, educator, and marketing communications specialist who has been an adjunct professor of English and media at several schools, most recently Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN. He served on the communications staff of the University of Notre Dame from 2003 to 2017, managing many projects and joining in a wide range of multimedia, interdisciplinary collaborations. Since then, his freelance work has included feature-writing, editing, podcasting, and blogging, with much of his work centered on the Catholic faith. Bill holds a BA from Fordham University and an MPA from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Find his work at billschmitt.substack.com, OnWord.net, and billschmitt-onword on Linked-In.

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Enter into the sacred mystery of Eucharistic Adoration with St. Alphonsus Liguori as we begin The Holy Eucharist series. This episode features the Introduction and Visit 1 to the Blessed Sacrament, revealing why adoring Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar is among the most powerful and grace-filled devotions in the Catholic Church. Discover the real presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, and learn from the saints, St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, St. Wenceslaus, St. Francis Xavier, and others, how regular visits to the Most Holy Sacrament transform the soul and draw one deeper into divine intimacy. See this link to follow along in reading The Holy Eucharist: https://www.saintsbooks.net/books/St.%20Alphonsus%20Maria%20de%20Liguori%20-%20Complete%20Works%20-%206%20-%20The%20Holy%20Eucharist.pdf  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