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Today is day 261 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 261. How did Jesus fulfill God's Law? For our sake, Jesus fulfilled God's Law by teaching it perfectly, submitting to it wholly, and dying as an atoning sacrifice for our disobedience. (Psalm 119:49–72; Isaiah 53:4–12; Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 8:1–4; Hebrews 10:1–18) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ found on page 600 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
September 15th, 2026 - Timothy Flanders publicly defended the SSPX for years. Today he tells us why he has retracted and why, "in principle," he can no longer recommend anyone attend an SSPX chapel. Plus, the Battle of Vienna: September 12, 1683 — the victory that gave the Church the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com
A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to High School boys at Ernescliff College, Toronto, on September 12, 2026.Last week we celebrated the birth of Mary, the dawn of our salvation. She is the stella matutina, the morning star. It is a time of hope, for the Sun of Justice is about to rise; today, 8 days later, the name of Mary, in line with the practice of the Jews who would impose the name on the child 8 days after birth. Thumbnail: Leonardo Da Vinci, Sketch of St. Anne with Mary and Christ child and St. John, 1503, Florence.Music: Lifting Dreams - Aakash Gandhi Youtube free
On this weekend of the Holy Name of Mary, we ask: If I want to reach up towards Mary's unsurpassed charity, how do I reach down towards her unparalleled humility? We will see some practical answers, even though we'll never be exactly like her. Special thanks to Enrique Aguilar for these music bumpers.
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Friends of the Rosary,Today, we observe the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, which celebrates the great privileges given to Mary and all the graces we receive through her intercession. The Hebrew name of Mary, Miryãm (in Latin, Domina), means lady or sovereign.We call Mary our Lady as we call Jesus our Lord, and when we pronounce her name, we affirm her power, implore her aid, and place ourselves under her protection.The feast of the Holy Name of Mary therefore follows that of her Birthday, as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus follows Christmas.In accordance with Jewish custom, our Lady's parents named her eight days after her birth and were inspired to call her Mary. Mary invites us to call upon her name frequently and persistently, for she delights to hear and answer our prayers. To say her name is to express a word of hope. And this word of hope proclaims our salvation, for Mary was created to be the Mother of our Savior. Saint Bernard wrote,"Look to the star of the sea, call upon Mary in danger, in distress, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary. May her name never be far from your lips, or far from your heart … If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination."Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• September 12, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
September 12th, 2026: Mary's Name; Peace in Chaos - Mary Leads Us Home; The Holy Name of Mary; All Graces in Mary
Send us Fan MailWe trace why the Church honors the Holy Name of Mary on September 12 and why her name has become a refuge in prayer for centuries. We connect Scripture, the saints, and the Battle of Vienna to show how invoking Mary's name builds trust, courage, and a clearer path back to Jesus. • what the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary celebrates and why it exists • how early Christian devotion to Mary's name grows into a universal feast day • the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and why Catholics credit Mary's intercession • what the name Mary can mean and why “Star of the Sea” endures • biblical roots in Luke's Gospel, the Visitation, and the Magnificat • insights from St Bernard of Clairvaux and St Alphonsus Liguori on invoking Mary's name • how devotion to Mary's name connects to the Holy Name of Jesus and the Rosary Let Journeys of Faith accompany you, fostering devotion, offering trustworthy resources, and helping your love for Mary and her Son flourish every day Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...
Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary; a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/12/26 Gospel: Luke 6:43-49
26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth,In mense autem sexto, missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilaeae, cui nomen Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.ad virginem desponsatam viro, cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David : et nomen virginis Maria. 28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.Et ingressus angelus ad eam dixit : Ave gratia plena : Dominus tecum : benedicta tu in mulieribus. 29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.Quae cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio. 30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.Et ait angelus ei : Ne timeas, Maria : invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum. 31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus.Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum : 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur, et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus : et regnabit in domo Jacob in aeternum, 33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end.et regni ejus non erit finis. 34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man?Dixit autem Maria ad angelum : Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco? 35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.Et respondens angelus dixit ei : Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei. 36 And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren:Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua : et hic mensis sextus est illi, quae vocatur sterilis : 37 Because no word shall be impossible with God.quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum. 38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.Dixit autem Maria : Ecce ancilla Domini : fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus.John Sobieski, king of Poland, gained a great victory against the Turks under the walls of Vienna, which caused the Pope Innocent XI to make this Feast obligatory throughout the whole Western Church as a yearly act of thanksgiving for the deliverance of Christian Europe.
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+ Holy Gospel according to St. Luke 6, 43-49"A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil; for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks. "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but not do what I command? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, listens to my words, and acts on them. That one is like a person building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when the flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it because it had been well built. But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed."The Gospel of The Lord
Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters. The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671 was extended to all of Spain and the Kingdom of Naples. In 1683, John Sobieski, king of Poland, brought an army to the outskirts of Vienna to stop the advance of Muslim armies loyal to Mohammed IV of Constantinople. After Sobieski entrusted himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he and his soldiers thoroughly defeated the Muslims. Pope Innocent XI extended this feast to the entire Church. Reflection Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God's infinite goodness. She helps us to open our hearts to God's ways, wherever those may lead us. Honored under the title “Queen of Peace,” Mary encourages us to cooperate with Jesus in building a peace based on justice, a peace that respects the fundamental human rights of all peoples.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
1 Corinthians 10:14-22 (We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread) Ephesians 1:3-6 (Before the world was made, God chose us in Christ)
The homily celebrates the Most Holy Name of Mary, emphasizing her role as our spiritual guide and protector. I highlight St. Bernard of Clairvaux's imagery of Mary as the "Star of the Sea," a radiant light that navigates believers through the turbulent storms of life and temptation. Beyond mere invocation, the homily stresses that the highest form of devotion is the imitation of her virtues, as she is considered the pinnacle of God's creation. By following her example and seeking her intercession, the faithful find a secure path to divine grace and salvation. Ultimately, the reflection encourages a deep, personal connection with the Virgin Mother to transform one's life and ensure a joyous entry into heaven.
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Immanuel Baptist Church Choir "Bless His Holy Name" during a worship service at Immanuel Baptist Church, Florence, Ky. Please visit us at 7183 Pleasant Valley Road Florence KY 41042, or call us at (859) 586-6829. Church links: Website: https://www.ibcflorence.com Daily Devotions: https://www.ibcflorence.com/devotions Free App: http://www.ibcflorence.com/ibc-app Our entire list of recent sermons: https://www.ibcflorence.com/recent-sermons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibcflorenceky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibcflorence/ Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/user-658781358 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence/live We would love to know how to pray for you! Romans 10:9
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Send us Fan MailVienna is surrounded, supplies are failing, and a continent feels like it's holding its breath. Instead of starting with maps and maneuvers, we start with a kneeling king and a scarred icon: Our Lady of Częstochowa, the Black Madonna, honored for centuries at Poland's Jasna Góra monastery. This story of the Battle of Vienna in 1683 is where Catholic history, Marian devotion, and the raw human experience of fear and hope collide.We walk through why the Black Madonna became a rallying point for a nation, including the legends around the icon's origins and the haunting scars that remain even after attempts at restoration. Those marks become a spiritual metaphor for so many believers: Mary does not look away from suffering, and faithful endurance can become a path to strength. If you've ever wondered why pilgrims cross countries to pray before an image, this is the kind of narrative that makes it click.From there, we follow King John III Sobieski as he entrusts his mission to Mary, uniting public action with private devotion. The siege of Vienna culminates on September 12, the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, with banners, rosaries, Mass, and a vision of spiritual warfare that frames courage as something nourished by the sacraments. Along the way we ask a hard question: what if the decisive factor in our darkest hours is not control, but surrender to God's providence?If this sparked something in you, subscribe for more Catholic storytelling and spiritual history, share this with a friend who loves the saints and the turning points of the Church, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of the Vienna story do you see differently now?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...
You don't have to divert your attention anywhere else. It's all complete there, and therefore Rūpa Gosvāmī begins his Nāmāṣṭakam, verses that I'll comment on over the next several days: that you can fully surrender there, put your full attention, and that's one of the most important aspects of chanting japa. "Nām binā kichi nāhi ko'r, catur-daśa bhuvan-mājhe." Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura says, "Don't look anywhere else. There's nothing else to be had in all of the fourteen worlds except the Holy Name." One of the ways to keep the mind focused is to just know that everything comes from the Holy Name. Everything attainable comes from the Holy Name. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #mantrameditation #makejapagreatagain #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
Lord's Day 36 Love Your God by Bearing His Name Reverently 1. The Abuse of God's Name 2.The Adoration of God's Name 3.The Awesomeness of God's Name
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The mind is like a movie screen, and we project on it various images. Now, a movie, you can watch it or not watch it. If you're driving by a drive-in theater, you don't have to watch the movie. But you could get absorbed in it. Like I saw people on the way home on the plane, they were totally absorbed in watching a movie. They didn't even know they were flying on a plane. They forgot, and that's probably why they put the movies on there, so people pass the time faster. So when you're able to step back and notice that those fears, anxieties, whatever it may be, are noticeably energies moving through your mental system, but they're not you, you can disassociate yourself from them. So one way to do that is, instead of identifying with them, be curious about them. It's one way that, as a soul in your interaction with your body and mind, you can be a little detached. Just like let's say you stub your toe and you go, "Oh, that hurts!" You can just react like that, or you can say, "What is that sensation?" Be curious about what it is, and just notice it. The same thing when fear comes into your mind: try to notice the energy. Don't push it away, but just notice what is fear energy and where is it coming from. If you do that, it'll help you detach from the mind. And as far as getting a taste for chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, it's good to study the mantra and understand what is the power of the Holy Name and why it's powerful. Ultimately, it's because Kṛṣṇa is a person, and He's the Supreme Person, and He's all-merciful. And that's something that makes a lot of sense because impersonality doesn't fit with anything that we're used to. So if you can appreciate that Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and you're saying His name, it's quite natural to just lean into the feeling of it, because who else is going to help you? Prabhupāda mentions also that when you're being tossed—in other words, when you're going through things here in this world—you can admit it to Kṛṣṇa. Say, "Kṛṣṇa, I'm really being tossed by the ocean here." There's a solace in that, because He's our benefactor. (07:24) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #japajolt #makejapagreatagain #mantrameditation #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
There is no closer way you can connect with the Supreme except by saying His name: āsyenedam upāsya. Then He tells why the name is so nice, because you may be an aparādhī, but if you chant the name, āsyenedam upāsya so ‘pi hi sadānandāmbudhau majjati (Śrī Nāmāṣṭaka - 6), the name will take you and dunk you in a huge pool of ānanda. Would you like that? When you get an offer like that from the Bhagavatam, you just say yes. Majjati doesn't mean there's a little sprinkle, like you come around an āratik and get a little drop. (I got one in the eye this morning from maṅgal-āratik; woke me up.) It means the whole body, everything plunged—majjati. Say majjati. Say it again, with a little more enthusiasm! If anybody asks you, "How are you?", say, "sadānandāmbudhau majjati —I'm plunged in the ocean!" Why? Because you have the Holy Name. So, access: this is one of the characteristics of the Bhāgavatam. It's easy to follow all the way through. You can read the Bhāgavatam each Canto successively, and it will dawn upon the reader that the Bhāgavatam knows me better than I know myself. What's more, it's inviting me—of all people, it's inviting me. It's not for somebody 2,000 years ago; it's not for some great sage on the mountaintop. It's for me right now, right here. The access is open and it's direct. So highly consequential, and highly important. Of course, in the purport, Prabhupāda then says, "Now you've got such access. Don't take it lightly. Be careful when you approach." Some traditions, like in Judaism, they have this once a year—there is an opportunity. From the burning bush, Moses got the name of God, and then once a year, the high priest would say it out loud, and people would come and they would crowd the temple grounds just to hear the name one time. And then... (25:22) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #bhagvatamexpress #bhadrapurnima #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
1 And after these things the Lord appointed also other seventy-two: and he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come.Post haec autem designavit Dominus et alios septuaginta duos : et misit illos binos ante faciem suam in omnem civitatem et locum, quo erat ipse venturus. 2 And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest.Et dicebat illis : Messis quidem multa, operarii autem pauci. Rogate ergo dominum messis ut mittat operarios in messem suam. 3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.Ite : ecce ego mitto vos sicut agnos inter lupos. 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way.Nolite portare sacculum, neque peram, neque calceamenta, et neminem per viam salutaveritis. 5 Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.In quamcumque domum intraveritis, primum dicite : Pax huic domui : 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.et si ibi fuerit filius pacis, requiescet super illum pax vestra : sin autem, ad vos revertetur. 7 And in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house.In eadem autem domo manete, edentes et bibentes quae apud illos sunt : dignus est enim operarius mercede sua. Nolite transire de domo in domum. 8 And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.Et in quamcumque civitatem intraveritis, et susceperint vos, manducate quae apponuntur vobis : 9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.et curate infirmos, qui in illa sunt, et dicite illis : Appropinquavit in vos regnum Dei.Ignatius, courtier and knight, was wounded at the siege of Pamplona. During his long convalescence the reading of the lives of the Saints revealed to him that the Church militant needed an army of glorious soldiers to fight the forces combined against it: Pagans, Mohammedans, Protestants, etc. He founded the Society of Jesus and as first General of this new spiritual chivalry he moved to the attack under the motto: "Ad majorem Dei gloriam-To the greater glory of God!" He died with the Holy Name of Jesus on his lips A.D. 1556.
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Send us Fan MailOne word shows up again and again in the life of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, and it isn't a slogan. It's the holy name of Jesus, spoken as a prayer, trusted as a refuge, and proclaimed with the kind of conviction that moves hearts. We walk through how a young orphan from Brindisi became a Capuchin Franciscan, a fearless preacher, and eventually a Doctor of the Church whose influence reached from monasteries to royal courts and even battlefields. Along the way, we dig into the habits that actually formed him: immersion in Scripture (in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin), a life of gospel poverty, and a steady Marian devotion that keeps his spirituality grounded and relational. When Europe is shaken by religious conflict and confusion, Lawrence's approach isn't performative or combative. He uses his learning in service of people, speaking with clarity and charity, and he keeps returning to a simple center: Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist. We also explore why the episode keeps using the language of spiritual warfare. For Lawrence, invoking “Jesus” isn't a magic trick; it's a deliberate act of trust in the living Lord, especially in fear, temptation, and doubt. If you want Catholic spirituality that feels both ancient and immediately usable, his life is a guide to Eucharistic adoration, brave faith, and prayer that doesn't flinch. Subscribe for more stories of the saints, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with one moment that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
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The mind, unless trained to take special care when chanting, will take interest in many other things. Rūpa Gosvāmī says boys are naturally interested in girls. Girls are naturally interested in boys. People are naturally interested in money; they think of it all the time. They look at it on the screen: "That's how much money I have." So, this yoga process is taking interest in Kṛṣṇa. And the most interesting thing is that Kṛṣṇa comes in sound vibration, and we can take an interest in the sound itself because it's non different from Kṛṣṇa. That's where all the progress takes place—when you take special care to listen. In Latin, interest means "it is important." So, we think so many things are important, but the yogi—the Bhakti yogi—thinks only the holy name is important; everything else comes from that. You are showing that by showing up to programs like these. It may seem like a little thing, but it's not. The fulcrum of all power is to take special time and practice coming back to the holy name again and again. (07:26) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #japajolt #makejapagreatagain #chantharekrishnaandbehappy #mantra #mantrameditation #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Ezekiel 36:16–38. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
SCRIPTURE- Leviticus 11:44"For I, the LORD, am your God. You shall make and keep yourselves holy, because I am holy."REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC- The Weight of it All by Chasing ReverbsNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.
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Anugraha, which we translate oftentimes as mercy, literally means someone who grabs you and takes you in the right direction—brings you along, doesn't leave you behind. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu taught that Kṛṣṇa not only can become known, or that He reveals Himself through the process of bhakti, but He also takes us by the hand and brings us to our eternal position in the spiritual world. So, chanting is a communion with Kṛṣṇa, because He is non-different from His name. Therefore, when we're chanting Kṛṣṇa's names, we're worshiping Him by our tongue—āsyenedam upāsya (Śrī Nāmāṣṭaka verse 6), which means āsya means the mouth or the opening of the mouth, and āsyenedam is in the instrumental case, which means that we're using our mouth to upāsya, which means to worship Kṛṣṇa. By that process, Kṛṣṇa extends Himself to us, reveals Himself to us, and brings us along—anugraha. So, chanting is a very natural process, because if anyone has had any experience here in the material world and has at any time felt helpless, confused, or—I'm thinking of a third, anyone want to offer? Disturbed?—then there's a natural sense of calling out: "Please help me." So, we can take it that this is a very personal connection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, by repeating His names and the mantra: Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare / Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare refers to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of God, and also His eternal consort, His female counterpart. The two go together, Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa; they're the perfect whole in two, and so everything's complete within the mantra. All perfection can be achieved by chanting the mantra, and here we are, in the middle of Silicon Valley, practicing the age-old process of chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa so feel free to call out to Kṛṣṇa when you chant. "Please engage me in your service, and please save me from this ocean of material existence."
The concept of Avatāra is definitely prevalent in this verse and in this section, because Kapila is making His avatāra. If we think of it in terms of holes, the avatāra is the one who enters into the holes that we can't get out of. Otherwise, what's the use? Avatāra has the implication of one who's outside the hole and comes in just to deliver us, because we can't get out ourselves. That's why, when people realize they're in a hole and that they can't get out, and then they realize the presence of the Avatāra—they meet devotees, or they read Bhagavad-gītā—they have a conversion experience and tears come to their eyes. Because they think, "Someone's come to save me, even though I'm stuck in this hole, someone has come to take me out." So, Kapila's mission is to enter. He enters into the semen of Kardama, comes out from the womb of Devahūti, specifically to speak about Kṛṣṇa consciousness—to save not only Devahūti but the whole world. Now, what is our mission? You think about it: the people are all in some hole. If you interview people anywhere, you'll find that they're stuck in some hole. Otherwise, why is there the saying, "If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging"? Practically everybody's in a hole somewhere, and it's very difficult to come out. Therefore, our mission is to represent the avatāra. Who's the avatāra in Kali-yuga? For 20 points, it's the holy name, right? Nāmāvatāra, comes as the holy name, and our mission then is to bring the holy name and put it in various holes. Where can you think of various holes that we can put the holy name? The ear holes come up right away, right? Because that's a hole—two holes, in fact. And Prabhupāda mentions in one of his purports that although they appear very small, inside there's a lot of space; there's a lot that can go in there. If the holy name, for instance, enters the ear, then it can transform the heart of the soul, smash any of the unwanted desires within the heart, and so forth. Another hole I thought of was doors, because Prabhupāda specifically says in a couple places in his purports that it's the mission of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement to go door to door. Has anybody ever gone door to door to distribute books? Anybody here gone trick-or-treating and gone door to door? According to Vijay Prabhu, who knows these things, he says 90 times. Now, what happens when you knock on somebody's door? You open up and see which hole they fell into, or fell through the doors is the hole; but inside there is saṁsṛtiṁ ghorāṁ, a miserable life! It's a revelation, knocking on people's doors. You knock-knock, open up, there's a bunch of birds flying around inside, or there's a stench, or maybe in the mode of goodness, still there's a sense of doom, because "I'm stuck in here." Gṛham andha-kūpaṁ —Prahlāda Mahārāja says it's a hole that's hard to get out of. So, imagine if you take a transcendental literature—nāmāny anantasya yaśo 'ṅkitāni yat—it's written kīrtana, and you put it in the hole. Knock-knock-knock, door opens, throw it in, boom!! It's satisfying. Because people are in the hole, they can't get out, they can't even pay the mortgage. You got to go... ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025
The only qualification for sincerely approaching the Lord is that one is akiñcana, meaning that one feels, "I don't have any qualification." Helplessness is our main qualification. In Satya-yuga, because people have such acumen for meditation—they can remain in trance for hundreds, if not thousands of years without budging—they take shelter of that. Although the Holy Name is prominent always in every yuga, the denizens of Satya-yuga then, because of distraction by the mode of goodness, become self-reliant. As is mentioned in the purport here, in Kali-yuga, we have a great advantage, and that is our disadvantage. Kali-yuga, is mentioned in the very beginning of the Bhāgavatam (SB 1.1.10), as you all know: prāyeṇālpāyuṣaḥ sabhya kalāv asmin yuge janāḥ mandaḥ sumanda-matayo manda-bhāgyā hy upadrutāḥ As mentioned by Sūta Goswāmī at the outset of the Bhāgavatam in discussion with the sages, Kali-yuga is a disadvantageous age for meditation or for performing proper sacrifice. After all, the Bhāgavatam mentions that the sages had tried to perform the sacrifice, but they were getting only smoke. I've seen that in some ISKCON fire yajñas! Not only that, they're addicted to scrolling in the age of Kali-yuga, it's the prediction given 5,000 years ago that everyone would have a crooked neck because they can only sit like that, or walk like that, or sleep like this. (22:44) Mandaḥ sumanda-matayo means they have really bad ideas—really bad, stupid stuff. Manda-bhāgyā hy upadrutāḥ—and they're unlucky; there is no good fortune for the people of Kali-yuga. So, the sages are gathered for that sacrifice to find out how to do the highest good for these people who are going to be assailed by all these distractions in the Kali-yuga. And this Jīva Goswāmī also points out in his Bhakti-sandarbha, is one of the qualifications for people in Kali-yuga: it is their disqualification. When somebody is so disadvantaged that they can't fend for themselves, oftentimes the government will give a dispensation. Kṛṣṇa also gives a dispensation for those who are wholly unqualified to take to any other process. So, in Satya-yuga people are self-reliant. As the ages progress—Tretā, Dvāpara—there are adjustments to the mode of worship. In Satya, they're self-reliant, they're all paramahaṁsas, and they're fully equipped to just meditate. Then in Tretā-yuga, we have the fire to meditate upon and put grains into the fire; at least it's a form people can look at. And then in Dvāpara-yuga, with the installation of Deities, you need a big temple as the main object of vision in the whole town, where you walk in and see the Deity. But in Kali-yuga, people are iconoclasts. They don't want the form of the Lord; they try to break the form of the Lord, and they deny the form of the Lord. So, Kṛṣṇa comes in the most accommodating form possible. This is mentioned in Rūpa Goswāmī's verses about the Holy Name, when he says, "vācyaṁ vācakam ity udeti bhavato nāma svarūpa-dvayaṁ." Vācyaṁ vācakam— there is the name and the named. The name of Kṛṣṇa and the word Kṛṣṇa that designates Kṛṣṇa. He said these are the same, right? No, that's not true. He says although we say they're one thing... ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ vatam #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing
Full Text of Readings Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Lectionary: 299 The Saint of the day is Saint Bernardine of Siena Saint Bernardine of Siena's Story Most of the saints suffer great personal opposition, even persecution. Saint Bernardine of Siena, by contrast, seems more like a human dynamo who simply took on the needs of the world. He was the greatest preacher of his time, journeying across Italy, calming strife-torn cities, attacking the paganism he found rampant, attracting crowds of 30,000, following Saint Francis of Assisi's admonition to preach about “vice and virtue, punishment and glory.” Compared with Saint Paul by the pope, Saint Bernardine of Siena had a keen intuition of the needs of the time, along with solid holiness and boundless energy and joy. He accomplished all this despite having a very weak and hoarse voice, miraculously improved later because of his devotion to Mary. When he was 20, the plague was at its height in his hometown of Siena. Sometimes as many as 20 people died in one day at the hospital. Bernardine offered to run the hospital and, with the help of other young men, nursed patients there for four months. He escaped the plague, but was so exhausted that a fever confined him for several months. He spent another year caring for a beloved aunt whose parents had died when he was a child, and at her death began to fast and pray to know God's will for him. At 22, he entered the Franciscan Order and was ordained two years later. For almost a dozen years he lived in solitude and prayer, but his gifts ultimately caused him to be sent to preach. He always traveled on foot, sometimes speaking for hours in one place, then doing the same in another town. Especially known for his devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, Saint Bernardine of Siena devised a symbol—IHS, the first three letters of the name of Jesus in Greek—in Gothic letters on a blazing sun. This was to displace the superstitious symbols of the day, as well as the insignia of factions: for example, Guelphs and Ghibellines. The devotion spread, and the symbol began to appear in churches, homes and public buildings. Opposition arose from those who thought it a dangerous innovation. Three attempts were made to have the pope take action against him, but Bernardine's holiness, orthodoxy, and intelligence were evidence of his faithfulness. General of the Friars of the Strict Observance, a branch of the Franciscan Order, Saint Bernardine of Siena strongly emphasized scholarship and further study of theology and canon law. When he started there were 300 friars in the community; when he died there were 4,000. He returned to preaching the last two years of his life, dying while traveling. Reflection Another dynamic saint once said, “…I will not be a burden, for I want not what is yours, but you…. I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your sakes” (2 Corinthians 12:14). There is danger that we see only the whirlwind of activity in the Bernardines of faith—taking care of the sick, preaching, studying, administering, always driving—and forget the source of their energy. We should not say that Bernardine could have been a great contemplative if he had had the chance. He had the chance, every day, and he took it.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
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