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Today we continue our study through the book of Acts, with a stop in Acts chapter two. The day of Pentecost has arrived, and with it, the Holy Spirit. Without question this is one of the most significant events in the Bible, as the third member of the Holy Trinity descended upon the early Christian Church. As we will see in today's message, the work of the Holy Spirit began immediately, and the results were quite startling to those who witnessed them.

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! On September 11, 2001, the United States experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Twenty-four years later, the memory of that day remains etched into the soul of the nation. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in a matter of hours—2,753 in New York City, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 aboard Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. Among the fallen were 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and 55 military personnel. In the years since, hundreds more have died from illnesses linked to rescue and recovery efforts. The toll continues to grow, and the heartbreak never truly ends. This year, Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina, commemorated the anniversary not with silence, but with prayer. Students and staff gathered to celebrate a Living Rosary—a solemn and sacred act of remembrance. Each bead represented a soul, each prayer a light in the darkness. It was not merely a ritual; it was a reckoning. A healing. A way to pass on memory through faith. Among those who participated was Sherrilyn Winterble, a staff member who had been in New York on that fateful day. Her testimony was not drawn from textbooks or documentaries—it came from lived experience. She had seen the smoke, felt the fear, and heard the silence that follows a scream. And yet, she stood before the next generation to say, “I was there. And I still believe.” Her voice was not just a reflection of the past; it was a legacy for the future.The children who prayed that day were not alive when the towers fell. They did not witness the chaos, the unity, or the sorrow. But through the Living Rosary, they became stewards of that memory. They held the beads. They listened to the stories. They prayed for the souls lost and for the strength to carry forward. In doing so, they inherited a sacred responsibility: to remember, to honor, and to build a better future. In the aftermath of 9/11, America was united. Flags flew from porches, strangers embraced in the streets, and churches overflowed with prayer. But unity born of tragedy is fragile. It must be nurtured, not assumed. The question we face today is not whether we will be united again if tragedy strikes—it is whether we can choose unity before tragedy returns.The answer lies not in politics or policy, but in places like Holy Trinity. In classrooms and churches. In quiet acts of remembrance. In voices like Sherrilyn’s. In prayers like the Living Rosary. September 11 is not just a date on the calendar. It is a legacy we carry. A call to remember. A challenge to rise. And this year, in Charlotte, that legacy was honored with grace, with reverence, and with hope. Let the beads guide us. Let the stories shape us. Let the prayers strengthen us. Because evil cannot erase memory. And faith will always outlast fear. Check out our memorial video here: Patriot DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 42-44; Psalm 48; Revelation 13 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, dear friends! In today's episode, recorded on September 8th, 2025, Hunter invites us to journey together through the pages of Scripture—reading from Jeremiah 42-44, Psalm 48, and Revelation 13. As we see the story of the Israelites wrestling with obedience and trust, and witness John's vivid vision of beasts and the mysterious number 666, Hunter encourages us to reflect on themes of separation, exile, and the relentless love of God. We hear the struggles of God's people as they debate listening to Jeremiah's warnings, the powerful imagery from Revelation about the dangers of idolizing power, and a reminder in the Psalms that God is our steadfast fortress. Through heartfelt commentary and prayer, Hunter reminds us to reject the lie of separation from God and instead embrace the truth that Emmanuel—God with us—is ever-present. Plus, we're joined by a wonderful chorus of listeners from around the globe, sharing their greetings and reminding us that we are not walking this journey alone. So settle in, open your heart, and let's explore God's word together—encouraged that you are loved, and never alone. TODAY'S DEVOTION: We are told that the number six hundred and sixty six is the number of a man. A lot has been written about this number. Three sixes, a trinity of numbers. But it is an unholy trinity. It is man, magnified, exalted and worshiped. It is a beastly reality in a stark contrast from the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We're told that great wisdom is required to understand what these numbers mean. And I don't pretend to have that kind of wisdom. But it seems to me that whether it's the queen of Heaven that Jeremiah is confronting or the multi-headed dragon that John describes, the results are the same. When man is deceived by Satan and by the lie of separation, we see destruction in its wake. And in Jeremiah's case, they refused to believe that God was with them, that he would rescue them and give them life. So under that lie, they separated themselves from him and his will for them. And they went to Egypt, a land of exile. And as we look back into the garden, we see that same pattern. Adam and Eve believe that God is not with them. They separate themselves from him. And in their separation, they live in exile in the garden. Over and over through time, through history, this tragic pattern is lived out. In our blindness, we refuse to see God's presence and so we separate ourselves from him, the Triune God of life. And instead we rely on the gods of our own making. And the results are the same. Satan's great strategy has never really varied – from the beginning in the garden to this very moment that John is describing here: seeds of doubt are sown. God is not present. God is not with you. God is not for you. And so, believing we are alone, that God is indifferent and uncaring, we go it alone and we devise a way of life apart from God, from the triune life of love and flourishing that is waiting for all of us. The psalmist tells us a different way in verse nine in today's reading: O God, we meditate on your unfailing love. Our God is like a fortified wall, a citadel, a beacon. That's what our God is like. And we will continue to tell it to future generations. Psalm 48:9. God is not separate from you. God is with you. That is the truth. Align your heart to his will and his purposes, his kingdom, and not your own. Renounce the lie of separation embedded in that number 666 and worship the God who is with us, Emmanuel, the God of love. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: And now let us pray. Lord God Almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day. Preserve us with your mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Dear Lord, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you, bring the nations into your fold. Pour out your spirit on all flesh and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. And now, Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon, where there is doubt, faith, where there is despair, hope, where there is darkness, light, and where there is sadness, joy. O Lord, grant that I might not seek so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned. It is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen. Almighty God, father of all mercies, we, your grateful children, give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness to us and all you have made. We bless you for your creation, preservation and all the blessings of this life. And above all, for your immeasurable love and your redemption of the world through our Lord Jesus Christ. For the means of grace and the hope of glory. Lord, we pray, give us such awareness of your mercies that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but with our lives, by the giving up of ourselves for your service in holiness and righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory through all ages. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.   OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Delivered by Vivian from the Parish of Saint Thomas the apostle in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Colossians 2: 6-15; Rs psalm 145: 1-2.8-9.10-11; Luke 6: 12-19.THEY ARE TWELVE Our meditation today is entitled: TheyAre Twelve. "The next day, when it was noon, He called His disciples andchose from among them the twelve whom He called the apostles." This is thesentence of the gospel of today. Jesus chose the twelve who had passed theselection criteria for three years living together with Him. This is differentfrom the selection to the public offices that need professionalism andspecialization. The selection of the twelve apostles is based only on Jesus'own standards. One criterion is to choose people whoare very simple. The stasdards are very simple such as fishermen, sinners, taxcollectors, manual workers, servants in the community. They are not educatedpeople and have no social influence. Jesus chose and made them the closestpartners in His work, not because of who they are, but to become what and wholater on according to His guidance and power. This is really a very subjectivestandar, but at the same time very appropriate in all aspects of propriety andtruth. There was no protest from anyone regarding this selection. Interpretation of number 12 gives usan important meaning. They represent the twelve tribes of Israel. They are thepeople of Israel who were the first intention for Jesus to be sent by theFather. In the real sense, we all followers of Christ are these chosen people.Therefore the 12 apostles are all of us members of the Church, marked bybaptism by the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ. We also experience lifeand work with Jesus, then are chosen and given the responsibility to form acommunity of faith, or the Church. We are chosen to be brothers and sisters inChrist. Being those who belong to Christ, saidSaint Paul in the first reading, says that we should continue to live unitedwith Him. Our lives are rooted in Him and built on Him. We should be able toprevent our community of believers from other empty and false teachings comingfrom the spirits of this world. We are personally called faithful Christians,but it is far more convincing if we are actively building our community, one ofwhich is to counteract the falsehoods of the teachings of this world. It is true that we are called to go tochurch together, pray together, work together, but it is far better andstronger that we are called to the fellowship of the Holy Trinity, becoming onelike Jesus with the Father as one. This is our only point that we always holdon, in understanding that we are twelve, united in God. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... Almighty Father, we ask You to open all possibilities for us to livethe promises of strengthening our community in the Church towards its fullness.Glory to the Father ... In the name of the Father ...

Read Online“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20–21Today we celebrate one of the most consequential birthdays in the history of the world! Certainly, the only birthday more important is that of our divine Lord Himself. But today we honor His mother, and our mother, too.The Blessed Virgin Mary was born into our world without the stain of original sin. She was preserved from experiencing fallen human nature through the gift of her Immaculate Conception. Thus, she was the first to be born in the perfection of human nature after the fall, and she continued to experience this grace throughout her life, responding to God with her free will every step of the way.All of us enjoy celebrating our birthdays. Children especially love it, but most everyone looks forward to that special day each year when family and friends honor them and celebrate them in a special way. For that reason, we can be assured that even our Blessed Mother loved her birthday while here on earth and continues to enjoy this special celebration in Heaven. Of course, she did not enjoy her birthday because she wanted to be pampered or given special attention. She, perhaps more than anyone other than her divine Son, rejoiced on her birthday because of the deep spiritual gratitude she had to God for all that He did in her life.Try to ponder the heart and soul of our Blessed Mother from her perspective. She would have been intimately united to each person of the Most Holy Trinity throughout her life. She would have known God, living in her soul, and would have been in awe of what God had done to her. She would have pondered these graces with deep humility and exceptional gratitude. She would have seen her soul and mission from the perspective of God, keenly aware of all that He had done for her.As we honor the birthday of our Blessed Mother, it's also an important opportunity for each of us to ponder the incredible blessings that God has bestowed upon each one of us. No, we are not Immaculate as Mother Mary was. We were each born into original sin and have sinned throughout our lives. But the blessings of grace, given to each one of us, is exceptionally real. We only need to work to have the eyes to see these graces. Baptism, for example, bestows upon the soul an eternal transformation. Though our sin may cloud that transformation at times, the transformation is eternal. Our souls are changed. We are made new. Grace is poured into our hearts, and we become children of God. And for the soul who is able to perceive the countless other ways that God bestows blessings, gratitude is the only appropriate response.Reflect, today, upon the glorious celebration of the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Begin by trying to rejoice in her life through her eyes. Try to imagine what she saw as she looked into her own graced soul. From there, try to rejoice, also, in your soul. Be grateful for all that God has done for you. Work to have eyes that see these countless graces and allow yourself to rejoice in God's blessings with our Blessed Mother. My dearest Mother, happy birthday! Today I rejoice in the incredible gift that God gave to you in your Immaculate Conception and birth into our world. I pray that I may honor you in a fitting way this day and to especially understand more clearly the beauty of your graced soul. Pray for me that I may also rejoice in the countless graces bestowed upon me by our merciful God. I love you, dear Mother. Precious Jesus, through the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I trust in You!  Image: Domenico Ghirlandaio, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

“How can we prove the Holy Trinity?” In this episode, we tackle common objections, including whether the Trinity is mentioned in the New Testament and how God can be both one and three persons. We also explore the relationship between the Trinity and the Christian understanding of God as Love, addressing logical concerns along the way. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:47 – The Trinity isn’t in the New Testament 28:45 – If God is one, how can He be three persons? 19:30 – Doesn't the Trinity contradict basic logic (3 ≠ 1)? 44:47 – Is there a connection with the Trinity and the fact that only Christians say “God is Love”?

This is the fourth program in the Introduction to Theology series. In this talk, I discuss the doctrine of the Trinity.

Send us a textINTRODUCTION:In this episode, De'Vannon delves deep into the symbolism of the Three, Four, and Five of Wands tarot cards, drawing parallels between personal spiritual journeys and earthly challenges. They explore themes of embracing new beginnings, spiritual planning and growth, and how to handle conflicts along the journey. The narrative weaves in personal reflections on the spiritual significance of deserts, the Holy Trinity, enlightenment, and maintaining faith amidst scientific discoveries. Additionally, the host discusses dealing with familial and workplace conflicts and emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, mercy, and maintaining a strong relationship with God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.Playlists: https://music.apple.com/profile/DeVannonSeraphinoWebsite: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comINCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):·      Tarot Study Of The Suit Of Wands. (Three Of Wands thru Five Of Wands)·      The Journey Of A Thousand Miles.·      Coming Full Circle.·      True Enlightenment.·      Why We Are More Than Stardust.·      Exceptions to Science. ·      Let God Lay Your Foundation.·      Let Go Of Everything. CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON SERÁPHINO:TikTok: https://shorturl.at/nqyJ4YouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonEmail: SDJPodcastNewYork@Gmail.com REFERENCES:https://astrostyle.com/tarot/suit-of-wands/Thanks for listening!!! Please follow us on YouTube + TikTok @SexDrugsAndJesusPodcast

In order for us to live the spiritual life and really grow in our awareness and knowledge and love of the Holy Trinity dwelling in our hearts, one of the best practices we can take up is the practice of Lectio Divina—the slow prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture. Sacred Scripture is God's present and active medium of communication with us. Reading, meditating, and praying with Scripture is the way to contemplation. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Support: If you want to support this podcast, please visit dominicanfriars.org/contemplata

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 30, 2025Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 12 - Psalm 75:1-2, 6, 9; antiphon: Psalm 75:7Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 12:20-13:5, 33-34; 1 Kings 14:1-16:28; 2 Corinthians 8:1-24“We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near.” (Psalm 75:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Tomorrow's introit reminds us of this blessed reality: the Name of the Lord is near. In fact, it is so near, it is upon you!These are some awesome and particularly appropriate words for an introit—psalm verses for entering our Lord's sanctuary and being brought into His presence.You were given the ability to call on our holy and Triune God at your Baptism, when the Lord used your pastor to speak and wash you into new birth from above. In those joyous moments, the Name of the Lord came near as He placed His name upon you! “I baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” Now the name of the Lord is so near, it is on you. In you. At Baptism, you were blessed with the Gift of calling on Him in prayer. Praying, praising, and giving thanks. God brings you, His child, to talk with Him “as dear children ask their dear father.”The Word of the Lord continues bringing His name near. Your pastor preaches. In Bible Class, you are taught that Word, as His name comes near. The Word is spoken in conversations of encouragement among faithful family and friends, and that brings God's name near, too.Of course, the high point of every Lord's Day is when the Name of the Lord is near, coming with the holy and precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Here is the greatest moment of the presence of God. The clearest, most felt and experienced nearness of God and His Name. With His own flesh and blood, Jesus brings the name of God in, with, and under Him to permeate you, bless you, and nourish you with His forgiving and saving presence. Where His name is, there He is to make you His own.So here we are, entering the sanctuary of the Holy Trinity, with His name washed onto us from Baptism and repeatedly placed on us with Word and Sacrament. With that holy name upon us, Jesus, who makes His name near, makes us worthy to enter His church building and receive Him yet again in Word and Sacrament, and we respond with giving thanks.We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. (Psalm 75:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Baptized into Your name, most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among Your saints, Your chosen host. Buried with Christ and dead to sin, Your Spirit now shall live within. (LSB 590:1)Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Father Calvin Robinson—He is an Anglican priest, TV & Radio host, conservative commentator, and a founding member of the Anglo-Catholic fraternity, Brotherhood of The Holy Trinity. Father Calvin opens up about his recent move from the UK to Michigan, what drew him to America, and the differences he sees between the two cultures when it comes to religion, politics, and freedom. He and Jesse dive into topics ranging from the decline of Christianity in the West, to the challenges of standing for truth in a hostile world, to what it means to live out authentic faith today. It’s a bold, eye-opening conversation that challenges mainstream narratives while offering clarity and conviction on the issues that matter most!

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the Queenship of Mary, Queen of Heaven. He talks about the joys and peace of the heavenly encounter with our Blessed Mother and with the Holy Trinity. It is a very special reflection...not to be missed The post The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Read Online“The Kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.” Matthew 22:2–3The king in this parable is God the Father, and the wedding is the marriage between Christ and the Church. The Father invites each one of us to be a member of the Church and to enter into divine union with His Son Jesus, thus entering into the life of the Holy Trinity. But we see right away in the parable that the invited guests “refused to come.” As the parable goes on, the king tried even harder to invite the guests, but they all responded in one of two ways. “Some ignored the invitation and went away…” and “The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.” Clearly, this was not the response hoped for by the generous king.We see in these two responses two levels of rejection of the Gospel that are present in our world today, just as it was at the time of Jesus. The first level of rejection is indifference. Many people are very busy today. We easily become occupied with many things that matter little in the end. Many are consumed by their smartphones, computers and tablets. Many spend countless hours watching television. Others become workaholics, spending most of their time at their occupation and leaving little time for that which is most important, such as family, prayer and service. As a result, it is very easy to become indifferent to the matters of faith and easy to fail to pray every day so as to seek out and fulfill God's will. This indifference is quite serious.There is also a rejection of the faith in our world through a growing hostility toward the Church and morality. There are many ways in which the secular world continues to promote a culture that is contrary to the Gospel. And when Christians speak out and oppose these new cultural tendencies, they are condemned and often characterized as being prejudiced or judgmental. Such malice was displayed by the guests in this parable who “laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.” Hostility toward the Church, the faith and clear moral principles laid down by God appears to be growing every year. This form of rejection of the Gospel is even more damaging than the simple indifference mentioned above. In this parable for today, Jesus says that in response to those who were indifferent and hostile, the king “sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.”This parable should not be read in such a way that we look at others and condemn them as if we were the king and had the right to do so. We do not have that right. Only God does. Instead, this parable should be read from the perspective of your own life. Hopefully you are not one of those who are hostile to the Gospel. But perhaps you and many other Christians struggle with the first form of rejection: indifference. We can easily become indifferent in many various ways and on many different levels. The opposite of being indifferent is to care and to care deeply about going to the wedding feast when invited.Reflect, today, upon the Wedding Feast to which you are invited. You are invited to enter into the glorious celebration of becoming one with the Savior of the World. You are invited to surrender your life to Him without reserve. You are invited to holiness, moral integrity, unwavering fidelity to God, service of others, charity that knows no bounds and so much more. To enter the Wedding Feast of the Lamb is something that must take place every day and every moment of your day for the rest of your life. God is inviting you. Will you say “Yes” with every fiber of your being? My inviting Lord, You desire that all people fully accept the invitation You have given to become one with You through spiritual marriage. You call us to the glorious Wedding Feast and eternal rejoicing. May I never be indifferent to Your invitation and always make my response with all my heart. I love You, dear Lord. Help me to love You all the more. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Brunswick Monogrammist, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

In this episode, I share a little catch up. I talk about my food plot plans. I transition into the tasks ahead we all face on our farms. I descrive forestry management as the Holy Trinity of Forestry: TSI, Fire, Invasive Management. You need all 3 to have a healthy timber. I talk about compartmentalizing a stand out of the whole timber. I also encourage you to break down the invasive management starting from May 1st to October 1st. You have 150 days to address invasives or TSI across your farm. Throw a dart at the calendar to tackle a particular stand. This method of compartmentalizing your timber or farm as a whole will help break down the list of priorities, but also giving each stand it's individual attention instead of looking at the whole and becoming stressed. Thank you for listening!Base Camp Country Real Estate Agent Jesse Knoxhttps://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/Jesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comFor Habitat Questions/Consultations Forestry ConsultationsJKnox0623@gmail.com

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August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Read Online“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name.”  Luke 1:46–49Today we celebrate one of seventeen different memorials, feasts and solemnities in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary that are found on the Roman Liturgical Calendar. Today's celebration is one of the four great Solemnities by which our Blessed Mother is honored. Obviously, no other person other than our Lord is honored and celebrated with as much solemnity as the Mother of God.The Solemnity of the Assumption honors the fact that when the Blessed Virgin Mary completed her life on earth, she was taken body and soul into Heaven to be with her resurrected Son so as to adore the Most Holy Trinity forever. It's an amazing fact to consider that she retains her body and soul, united as one in Heaven, in anticipation of that glorious day when the new Heavens and Earth will be created and when all the faithful will rise so as to live in a new bodily form forever with God.Though this dogma of our faith had been held and believed by the faithful from the earliest times of our Church, especially since it was witnessed by those closest to our Blessed Mother at the time of her glorious Assumption, it wasn't until November 1, 1950, that Pope Pius XII solemnly proclaimed it to be so, raising this teaching of our faith to the level of a dogma, meaning, it must be held and believed by all. In part, the Holy Father declared, “...we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.”The Gospel passage quoted above comes from the beginning of Mary's song of praise, her Magnificat, by which she not only gives the greatest glory to God but also reveals who she is. She is the one whom “all generations” will call “blessed.” She is the one for whom “the Almighty has done great things.” She is the one who will eternally proclaim “the greatness of the Lord” and whose spirit will forever rejoice in God her Savior. And she is that lowliest of servants whom God has raised up to the greatest glory.Reflect, today, with the whole Church, upon the Most Glorious Ever-Virgin Mary who was conceived without sin, remained sinless throughout her life, and was taken body and soul into Heaven where she now adores the Most Holy Trinity and intercedes for you and for the whole Church. This is a Solemnity of great rejoicing! Share in this joy with the whole Church and with all the saints in Heaven! Most glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, I rejoice today with you and with the whole Church for the most glorious things that God has done for you. You are beauty beyond beauty, Immaculate in every way, and worthy of our deepest love. As you now share body and soul in the glories of Heaven, please pray for me and for all your dear children on earth. Cover us with your mantle of love and pour forth the mercy of God upon us always. Mother Mary, assumed into Heaven, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Peter Paul Rubens, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

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August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

The divide between men and women has never been more pronounced in our culture, especially when it comes to who bears responsibility for healing relationship wounds. Drawing from years of experience as a counselor and my own personal journey, I tackle the dangerous tendency to place blame solely on one gender while absolving the other.Most relationship discourse online falls into one of two extremes – either men need to do all the emotional work while women are already evolved, or women are manipulative while men are just logical beings responding to provocation. Both narratives miss the fundamental truth that healing requires mutual accountability. As someone who's witnessed countless therapy sessions where men and women voice remarkably similar complaints about their partners, I can attest that shadow work isn't gender-specific.What makes someone truly attractive goes beyond physical appearance or social status – it's their commitment to self-awareness, their ability to own their past without blaming others, and their courage to remain open despite previous hurts. This balance of strength and vulnerability creates a magnetic presence that transcends conventional attractiveness. The "Holy Trinity," as I playfully call it, is emotional maturity, a good heart, and yes – physical attraction matters too.My personal battle with chronic pain following botched surgeries has taught me that making excuses never empowers us – only taking action does. The same principle applies to our relationships. We can't control how others show up, but we can control our own healing journey. When both partners commit to doing 100% of their own work rather than a transactional 50/50 split, relationships transform from battlegrounds into sacred spaces of growth.Are you ready to move beyond blame and into the challenging but rewarding space of mutual healing? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message, and let's start building relationships where we rise together rather than tear each other down.Head over to https://tangem.com/en/ and use code "feedthesoul" for a large discount on your first Crypto Cold Wallet and start investing in your financial future today.Use code feedthesoul at https://seoulandsoil.com/ for a discount on the best handcrafted, no BS skincare products in the USA. Support the showWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Do you ever feel like your phone gets more of your attention than your family? You're not alone. In this Best of MKM episode, we explore how to reclaim our focus, strengthen our relationships, and find balance in a world full of digital distractions. Author and speaker Mark Ostach joins me to talk about digital wellness—what it means, why it matters, and how small shifts can make a huge difference in our marriages, parenting, and personal health. From setting boundaries with email to modeling good tech habits for our kids, Mark shares practical strategies to help us become more present at home and less consumed by screens. This conversation originally aired in 2022, but it's just as powerful today. As part of our Best of MKM series, I'm excited to bring back this timeless chat with Mark, the author of Courage to Connect. Resources ⁠Sponsors, Deals and Partners⁠ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:30 – What Digital Wellness Really Means 04:00 – The “Holy Trinity” of Checking & Digital Distraction 06:30 – Early Struggles That Sparked Mark's Mission 07:50 – Impact of Screen Time on Marriage & Family Life 09:40 – Modeling Healthy Tech Habits for Kids 11:50 – Coping with Distraction & Digital Stress 13:30 – Small Steps Toward Digital Wellness 17:00 – Morning Routines & Phone Boundaries 18:00 – Healthy Ways to Use Social Media 20:00 – Managing Email & Avoiding Overwhelm 23:50 – When Should Kids Get Their First Devices? 25:00 – Parents as “Paparazzi” & Memory vs. Instagram 28:30 – Predictions for the Future of Digital Wellness 32:30 – One Simple Step You Can Take Today 34:00 – Where to Find Courage to Connect MKM RESOURCES: ⁠⁠⁠Own Your Time: Pre-order my first book today! MKM Coaching⁠⁠⁠: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. ⁠⁠⁠Coast FIRE Calculator⁠⁠⁠: A free calculator to help you find out when you can slow down or stop investing for retirement. ⁠⁠⁠Mortgage Payoff Calculator⁠⁠⁠: A free calculator to help you see how fast you can become mortgage free. ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES): ⁠⁠⁠Monarch Money⁠⁠⁠ - Best Budget App for Families & Couples ⁠⁠⁠Empower⁠⁠⁠ - Free Portfolio Tracker ⁠⁠Cr⁠ew⁠⁠⁠ - HYSA Banking Built for Families - Get an Extra 0.5% APY with my partner link ⁠⁠⁠Ethos⁠⁠⁠ - Affordable Term Life Insurance ⁠⁠⁠Trust & Will⁠⁠⁠ - Convenient Estate Planning HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.