Podcasts about Ignatius

In this special Jubilee Year episode, Dr. Edward Sri visits the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, home to relics of St. Clement and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Surrounded by sacred beauty, he reflects on the inner deserts of the soul and how God meets us there with his love. Drawing from Scripture, sacred art, and prophecy, Dr. Sri offers a powerful meditation on suffering and grace. He explains what it means to thirst for God. Snippet from the Show  Your heart is thirsting for God to come in to guide you, to shed some light on where your life is going. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Peace Is the Presence of Christ: A Mission for Every Christian This Homily begins with a personal story: . . . . . . the speaker's first funeral as a newly ordained priest, which was for an only daughter lost in a tragic accident. The grieving family's heartfelt request was for peace . . . peace for their daughter and peace for themselves. This sets the stage for a broader meditation on the Gospel reading where Jesus sends out 72 disciples, symbolizing that all Christians are missionaries, not just clergy. The Homily emphasizes that Christianity involves active participation: bringing Christ to others in daily life . . . not necessarily across seas, but to workplaces, schools, and communities. The idea of being “sent” is built into the structure of the Mass itself. Jesus sends his disciples in pairs to remind us that faith thrives in community and accountability, not in isolation. Saints like Ignatius of Loyola embodied this communal faith. Jesus' instructions . . . travel light, greet no one . . . underscore dependence on God rather than worldly comforts. An anecdote about young soccer players illustrates how self-sufficiency can lead people to neglect God, but life's inevitable struggles reveal our need for Him. Finally, the Homily returns to the theme of peace . . . “Peace be to this house” . . . highlighting that peace is not the absence of hardship but the presence of Christ. When we bring Christ to others, we bring peace and proclaim that the kingdom of God is at hand. The ultimate Christian mission is to bring the presence of Christ . . . true peace . . . to the world. Hear more in this Meditation piece. Listen to . . . Peace Is the Presence of Christ: A Mission for Every Christian ------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily Anything that we do that doesn't have prayer as his foundation for us, it collapses. And that's what our Lord Jesus Christ is telling us. Pray. And as he says that he also continues. He instructs them as you go. ------------------------------------------------------------- Jesus' Discourse to His Disciples: French Painter: James Tissot ------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20 First Reading: Isaiah 66: 10-14 Second Reading: Galatians 6: 14-18

Peregrino Ignatian Pathway (PIP) 1: Rules #1-2 from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. -Suscipe prayer: “Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. All I have and call my own, You have given all to me. To You, Lord, I return it. Everything is Yours: do [...]

Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Later scribes altered and expanded Bishop Ignatius' letter to the Romans to elevate its christology. This week's episode will examine four of the most controversial additions to Ignatius' authentic letter to see how later editors corrupted his views of the person of Jesus Christ.   To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/GDN19SYTewU  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode, please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X86vrxSkJ5EhLPt1mB86MmC5kJC5TdKbTPiUBWXGrhc/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Friends of the Rosary,July is a month that falls within the season of Ordinary Time, represented by the liturgical color green, which symbolizes hope.It's also the month associated with the Precious Blood of Our Lord, shed for us on Calvary and reassumed at His risen, glorified, and living body at the right hand of God the Father in heaven.The early Fathers say that the Church was born from the pierced side of Christ, and that the sacraments were brought forth through His Blood.It's the Precious Blood made present in Mass by the words of Consecration. It washes our souls and sheds sanctifying grace, inaugurating the beginning of our eternal life.These are the principal feasts for July this year:1. Junípero Serra (USA), Opt. Mem.3. Thomas, Apostle, Feast4. Independence Day (USA), Opt. Mem.5. Anthony Mary Zaccaria; Elizabeth of Portugal, Queen (USA), Opt. Mem.6. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday9. Augustine Zhao Rong & companions, Opt. Mem.11. Benedict, Memorial13. FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday14. Kateri Tekakwitha (USA), Memorial15. Bonaventure, Memorial16. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Opt. Mem.18. Camillus de Lellis (USA), Opt. Mem.20. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday21. Lawrence of Brindisi, Opt. Mem.22. Mary Magdalene, Feast23. Bridget, Opt. Mem.24. Sharbel (Charbel) Makhloof, Opt. Mem.25. James, Apostle, Feast26. Joachim and Anne, Memorial27. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday29. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Memorial30. Peter Chrysologus; Solanus Casey, Opt. Mem.31. Ignatius of Loyola, MemorialAve Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!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• ⁠July 2, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Why I Haven't Converted to Orthodox or Catholic ChristianityIn this thought-provoking episode, Ruslan KD unpacks the real reason he hasn't converted to Eastern Orthodoxy or Catholicism—despite growing up Oriental Orthodox and having deep respect for high church traditions. Drawing from personal experience, theological study, and conversations with priests across Christian streams, Ruslan explores the debate around apostolic succession and the structure of church leadership. He challenges the common assumption that Protestants lack historical or biblical legitimacy and explains why many remain unconvinced by the high church claim to be the "one true church." This episode also features insights from the YouTube channel Biblical Understanding and tackles early church writings from Ignatius, Clement, and Jerome. Whether you're Protestant, Orthodox, Catholic, or just curious, this conversation sheds light on the theological framework behind Ruslan's convictions—and why he believes Scripture remains the final authority.

Did you know that scribes altered and expanded Bishop Ignatius' letter to the Ephesians to over twice its original size? This week's episode will examine four of the most controversial additions to Ignatius' authentic letter to see how later editors corrupted his views of the local bishop and Christology.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h07CThrRhVKI0DUddCHfE2RSa7P5oTN3zq2NZhicE1g/edit?usp=sharing           Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This blogcast explores “Everything Is Yours" written and read by Brian Rhude.In this blog post, reflects on the Suscipe prayer that reminds us that all that we possess is a gift from God and we have the ability to return it so he can do with it as he wills. Among the many great things that St. Ignatius gave the Church including the Society itself, which has produced many great Saints, and the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius also gave us a prayer called the Suscipe. As short and simple of a prayer as the Suscipe is, it is equally as powerful. Essential to Ignatius' spirituality is the fact that all human beings are creatures created by God and are in need of his great mercy and love and that everything we experience in our lives is a gift from God. The Suscipe is, in my estimation, the perfect product of this essential factor of Ignatius' spirituality. Ignatius' prayer goes like this: Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding,and my entire will, All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.​As creatures, everything that we are and everything that we have is from God, our creator. Our liberty, memory, understanding, will, possessions, gifts, and talents — every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. The problem is that we, as humans, tend to think that we have done all the good things in our lives. While we certainly have to cooperate with God's grace, all things are still reliant on his grace. Everything in this world will eventually pass away. Our good looks, quick wit, great intellect, ability to play an instrument, cook great food, or hit a golf ball 350 yards will pass away at some point in our lives. What do we do when we can no longer rely on our physical or mental ability? We can certainly shrivel up into a proverbial ball and pout that our life is over. But life in Christ leads us another direction, the direction of the Suscipe. This direction points us to grace and the necessity of grace in our lives. Even when all the other good things in our lives are gone, God's grace will remain. God's grace will sustain us when nothing else can and will be there when everything else fades away. Let's have the courage to rely solely on God's grace which is all that we need. Author:Brian Rhude is the Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center where he works in developing Center programming, assists in updating and creating new resources on the Center's website, collaborates on the development of social media content, and provides other services and collaborates including participation at and facilitation of various events and conferences. Along with his work for the Catholic Apostolate Center, Brian is the Assistant Director of Summer Programs and Formation for the Lay Apostolate for the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

-By Fr. David Nix - Suscipe prayer by St. Ignatius of Loyola: “Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. All I have and call my own, You have given all to me. To You, Lord, I return it. Everything is Yours: do with it what You will. Give [...]

There are people – maybe even you – who've been written off. Labelled as unworthy, a failure, or a burden. But the book of Philemon in the Bible's New Testament introduces us to a man named Onesimus, a runaway slave who was once seen as useless, yet God wasn't done with him. Through Jesus, his life was transformed, and he became valuable and vital to the very people who once gave up on him.  Many in our society today feel a sense of loneliness and worthlessness. Maybe you too have felt that you are not good enough and struggle to see where your life is going. Well, you are not useless. The apostle Paul writes a letter - a one-chapter book with just 25 verses - to Philemon who was a wealthy merchant in the city of Collosae, modern western Turkey, regarding a man they both knew well, Philemon's slave, Onesimus. And in just a few verses here we can see how God can completely turn lives around. And that includes you. You are not useless, you are not insignificant, and even with a sketchy past, just like Onesimus, your life can change when you encounter Jesus Christ.  1. Your past does not have to define your future (Philemon 1:11,18; Acts 9:3-4) 2. Your identity can be changed through Jesus (Philemon 1:10,16; 2 Corinthians 5:17) 3. Your life can be a blessing to others (Philemon 1:13,21) Apply  1. Your past does not have to define your future. In the Roman Empire, up to a third of the population were enslaved in some areas. Slavery was not the same as the slavery of the Deep South in America, for example, slavery wasn't based on race and slaves might be well-treated as part of the extended household. But slaves had no rights or freedom under Roman law and if they ran away, they faced death. Runaways were often crucified as a deterrent to other slaves. Even with this, Onesimus decided to run away risking everything, almost certainly stealing a substantial amount of money from Philemon to fund his new life (Philemon 1:18). In human eyes, Onesimus was someone to be punished and discarded for what he had done. But when Paul met Onesimus somehow in AD60 or 61 when he was a prisoner, Paul shared the gospel with him. Out of all the people he could have met, he encounters Paul, a close friend of the master he had run away from. His cover was blown! But in being found in this moment, God found him. So, Paul writes a message of mercy to Philemon on Onesimus' behalf (Philemon 1:11). The apostle Paul, formerly Saul, knew all about how encountering Jesus could change direction of your life. He was not expecting what happened to him when he was involved in violently persecuting Christians. He was on his way to Damascus when his whole life changed (Acts 9:3-4). At that moment he realised that Jesus was real and alive. From then on instead of being the greatest opponent of Christianity, he became the apostle Paul, one of its greatest promoters. Many couldn't believe such a transformation could happen and were in fear of Paul because of his reputation, but they soon saw that he was a completely different person. No matter the failures you may have had, God sees potential in you. What people call wasted, God can call chosen. You are not useless, your past is not your prison. You can turn around. 2. Your identity can be changed through Jesus. Onesimus didn't just change roles, he changed status. No longer deemed a servant but now a brother in Christ (Philemon 1:10,16). Onesimus may have been a slave but now he realised he was a son, a son with a spiritual father, and a son of God. His identity had changed. This was one of the big characteristics of the life of the apostle Paul, he was a spiritual father to many and it was one of the big emphases of his teaching. Christ doesn't just give you a new job, He gives you a new identity and value in the family of God (2 Corinthians 5:17 and see testimony of Alice Cooper). You are not your job, your past title, or your mistakes. In Christ, you are a son, a daughter, a co-heir. You are not useless, you are reborn with worth. 3. Your life can be a blessing to others (Philemon 1:13). Onesimus had formerly worked as a slave because he had to; now he served from his heart and he became a very useful person to have around. Actually, Paul came to rely on him. Paul saw Onesimus as useful for ministry, even while in chains. The man once seen as a burden was now a blessing. God was at work in the life of Onesimus to do far greater things than he could ever imagine. Paul sent him back and he was sure that Philemon would receive him back (Philemon 1:21). The Bible doesn't tell us what happened to the former slave Onesimus, but Christian tradition states that he became the overseer of the church in Ephesus. Ignatius described him as a ‘bishop whose love is beyond words. My prayer is that you should love him in the spirit of Jesus Christ and all be like him'. When God transforms you, He doesn't just restore you He repositions you to be a source of hope, help, and healing. God doesn't just save you for heaven. He empowers you to impact lives on earth. You are not useless, you are a vessel of purpose. It begins when you receive the good news of Jesus Christ. That God sent his one and only son into the world not to condemn the world but to save the world. Just like Onesimus, maybe you have been in such a mess and whatever you have tried to bring order to your life has brought more problems. No matter what your past, how others have labelled you, or even how you've viewed yourself, God sees usefulness in you. Like Onesimus, your story can be redeemed, your identity can be restored, and your life can carry great purpose. 

In what ways did later scribes modify and alter the authentic letter from Bishop Ignatius to Polycarp? This week's episode explores some of the additions, focusing on the development of the hierarchy of bishops, the elevated role of the bishop, and the description of Jesus as "our God Jesus Christ." We also examine what it might mean to refer to Christ as "God" in light of the principle of agency that is present in Scripture. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg        Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MsmYGFazS4JNGeOx0GHBgzvKcKqfR2SA_LJBHixTkHg/edit?usp=sharing          Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast      Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

We're all getting ready to hit the road for vacations and/or tours, so we thought we would spend an hour analyzing our own particular form of crazy: traveling with small children. Why do we do it? When don't we do it? And what's the very worst that can happen? (Hint, it involves starving children and diesel fuel). In our luggage this week, are some of the really wonderful novels for children and adults published by Ignatius Press. We're so grateful for the care and attention Ignatius devotes to publishing contemporary (and classic) Catholic fiction, and love recommending their books to others. Right now, you can save 35 percent on all Ignatius novels (and 65 percent on e-versions) with the code VisitationNovels. Some of our favorites that we mentioned on the show include: Charis in the World of Wonders, If You Can Get It, The Spear, The Vanishing Woman, and the Louipo series.Let's Meet in PersonIf you're in the Dayton/Columbus/Cincinnati area, pencil in July 19 on your calendar. Chris and I will be speaking in Russia, Ohio that night from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Russia School Local Gym (100 School Street). Admission is free. Reach out to Kathryn Francis with questions.See The Inner SeasKate's documentary about adoption, music, and God's surprising plans is showing at the Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomnie, WI on Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m.Show Notes:“You're Crazy for Taking the Bus” by Jonathan RichmanThieves and Dreamers by the StapletonsTaffy Nivert (I can't find the issue from Franciscan Way magazine online because it is too old, but I swear on my life it exists!)Taliesen NightmareWnat to support Catholics having sane and semi-intelligent conversations online? Then consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

What if spiritual warfare is more strategic than we think—and the battlefield is closer than we realize?In this episode, Jess sits down with Jesuit priest and Naval Chaplain Fr. Christopher Krall for a powerful conversation on spiritual warfare. Drawing from his experience as a naval chaplain and spiritual director, Fr. Krall offers insight into how we can recognize and resist the subtle tactics of the enemy—especially after moments of grace or spiritual growth.In this episode, Fr. Krall and Jess discuss:How military life shaped Fr. Krall's understanding of spiritual combat and the parallels between physical and spiritual warfareWhat St. Ignatius teaches about desolation, memory, and the enemy's attempts to regain ground after a retreatPractical ways to "fortify" the soul's weakest points and stay grounded when spiritual clarity begins to fadeWhether you're returning from a retreat, navigating temptation, or just looking to deepen your discernment, this episode offers encouragement and real tools for the spiritual battle.Fr. Christopher Krall has been a member of the Society of Jesus for over 20 years, ordained a priest for 10 years, and current serves as a chaplain to the United States Navy.

Welcome, Catholic Pilgrims, to another day in the Mediterranean Sea with Mother Cabrini. Today, in the readings, it is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier. Mother is very excited to celebrate because St. Francis Xavier is who she modeled her name after. Remember, St. Francis Cabrini wanted to go to the East, like he did.  St. Francis Xavier was born on April 7th, 1506, so he was born 344 years before Mother Cabrini. He was Spanish and is one of the founders of the Jesuits. He was encouraged to become a priest by St. Ignatius of Loyola.  He was sent to India because Portugal was colonizing India and the Portuguese there were losing their faith or not living up to it. So, St. Francis Xavier went as the Papal Nuncio to India in 1541. It was not an easy time for him there. He had to deal with government officials that didn't like him being there. He was upset by the poor moral lives of many Catholics living in the area. And he had to build a lot of churches which wasn't easy. He died in China on December 3rd, 1552 from being ill with fever. He is buried in India.  He has a fascinating story as a missionary and he most definitely met with many struggles and hardships in his time. It's not surprising Mother Cabrini looks to him as a model to imitate as a missionary herself.  Let's hear about her time today as we turn to page 250.

Join Fr. Timothy Gallagher as he offers the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Discerning the Will of God. Conference 8 discusses the Third Mode of the discernment process. The post Conference 8 – Discerning the Will of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

La Terracita TBP – Episodio 5x01 Ignatius Farray y su hijo Javier se sientan en Team Barça Podcast para hablar de barcelonismo generacional, Johan Cruyff, errores, filosofía culé y el nuevo Mundial de Clubes. Un episodio diferente, íntimo y divertido sobre el Barça y la vida, con humor, memoria y pasión blaugrana. Ideal para fans del FC Barcelona que buscan otro tipo de pódcast. ⏰ BLOQUES DEL EPISODIO: (00:00) Intro veraniega de Juanma (01:10) Sintonía + Presentación (4:57) Pista 1 del Jugador Escondido (5:56) Primera parte de la charla con Ignatius Farray y su hijo Javier (30:09) Comentario de Gus sobre Joan García (32:15) Segunda parte de la charla con Ignatius y Javier (50:06) Pista 2 del Jugador Escondido (50:43) Pack de Verano culé: las elecciones de Ignatius y Javier (1:18:57) Análisis del Mundial de Clubes con Gerard (1:25:08) Llamada “ficticia” a Miami con Maldini sobre el Mundial de Clubes (1:42:56) Cierre ⸻ Contenido exclusivo y apoyo: •⁠ ⁠Hazte socio en Patreon: Accede a Club TBP teambarca.com/patreon •⁠ ⁠Fan en iVoox: Disfruta del podcast sin publicidad por solo 1,49€/mes •⁠ ⁠Invítanos un café en Ko-fi ☕️: ko-fi.com/teambarcapod Participa con nosotros: •⁠ ⁠Kickbase Challenge: go.kickbase.com/teambarcaprod_podcast •⁠ ⁠Fantasy Biwenger: bit.ly/LigaFantasyTBP •⁠ ⁠Encuesta TBP: ¡Danos tu opinión! bit.ly/EncuestaTBP Tienda oficial: Consigue tu merch favorito en teambarca.com/tienda Conecta con la comunidad: X: @TeamBarcaPod Twitch: teambarcapod Telegram: bit.ly/ChatTBP Discord: bit.ly/DiscordTBP Contacto: oyentes@teambarca.com Música: 'De la Nada' de Jere 'Estiro' de Hijo Terco Búfalo Gris 'Duele la herida' de DE LA MATTA Y base musical cortesía de www.jamendo.com

2025晨鐘課－每天，都是新的起點 以歷史智慧滋養生活，點亮2025每一天！ 借鑑過去，活在當下，展望未來！ 粵語廣播網站 (時兆出版社授權錄製) https://soundcloud.com/mediahk Podcast@靈修廣播站 6月14日 高舉安息日 這樣看來，必另有一安息日的安息為上帝的子民存留。 希伯來書 4：9 少年時代的撒母耳．巴喬奇（Samuele Bacchiocchi）在他的家鄉羅馬，常常因自己是守安息日的復臨信徒而被視為「異端」，而遭到嘲笑和排斥。這一經歷促使他對安息日的歷史、神學和意義展開了廣泛且深入的研究。1974年6月 14日是他研究生涯的頂峰，當時的他正在義大利羅馬的宗座額我略大學為其博士論文進行答辯，他的研究主題正是早期基督教對遵守主日的高舉。而這所著名的學府由依納爵·羅耀拉（Ignatius of Loyola）在1551年創辦，巴喬奇是第一位（也或許是唯一一位）以非天主教徒身分畢業的學生。 透過對《聖經》和史料的仔細研究，巴喬奇得出結論：「用主日代替安息日並非源自耶路撒冷初期教會的使徒權威，而是大約一個世紀後在羅馬教會中產生的。猶太教、異教和基督教各樣因素的相互作用導致了棄用安息日，並以主日代替。」 儘管如此，仍有許多基督教作者認為，使徒教會在耶穌復活後不久就開始遵守主日了。然而，人們在閱讀四福音書（寫於耶穌復活多年後）中有關耶穌復活的記載時，只能找到「七日的頭一日」（太28：1；可16：1、2；路23：54–24： 1；約20：1，19，26）這種表述，完全沒有提及主日崇拜。門徒在這一天聚在一起，關上門，不是為了慶祝復活，而是因為他們害怕猶太人（約20：19，26）。 以上和其他《聖經》中的證據證實了第七日安息日永遠是上帝與祂子民之間立約的記號。安息日最初是在創世結束時為全人類所設立的（創2： 1–3），它每週都會來到我們身邊，成為上帝在時間中永恆不變的聖所（賽58：12–14）。在世界重回最初的完美後，人們仍要遵守安息日（賽66：22、23）。每個安息日，我們都被邀請進入上帝喜樂的安息之中，領受它美好的祝福（來 4：4，9–11）。

Ignatius was the Bishop of Antioch in the first decade of the second century, making him one of the earliest Church Fathers. What did he believe about God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit? These crucial questions are tackled after addressing the controversy surrounding which of his letters were authentically written by him. By drawing on the latest scholarship of Ignatian textual criticism, we can recover the beliefs of this ancient bishop, who appears to be a unitarian.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg       Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                                  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WyZoG9qEXjWH-oU4X0iM6NgoSwldS1yblUxK-fmRUOo/edit?usp=sharing         Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast     Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Horn shares details behind how IPF was founded, the significance of St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises in priestly formation, and the beauty of how formation has evolved within the Church. They also discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the importance of addressing the roots of sin, and the heart-level transformation that occurs when we bring our fears to the Lord.    Key Points: The Institute for Priesthood Formation was founded to address the need for spiritual formation Confession can become more than just a repetitive listing of sins It is important to examine our hearts before we go to Confession Finding the roots of our sin and bringing them to God in Confession can lead us to greater intimacy with Him Confession can unlock our true selves and thus transform communities   Resources: The #1 resource is attending an annual silent directed retreat Institute for Priestly Formation Website Amoris Christi Institute  Amoris Christi Institute - Trifold on Confession (downloadable PDF) Healing the Whole Person Virtual Retreat (August 4-8th, 2025)   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

Join Fr. Timothy Gallagher as he offers the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Discerning the Will of God. Conference 7 discusses the Second Mode of the discernment process. The post Conference 7 – Discerning the Will of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

-Rule #23: “Thinking with the Church.” -The Suscipe prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola (with which we will start every podcast): “Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. All I have and call my own, You have given all to me. To You, Lord, I return it. Everything [...]

All songs and texts used with permission. All rights reserved. Opening Prayer written by Cassidhe Hart Opening Song: All Belong Here by The Many, from the album Cultivating Seeds of Liberation: Songs of Justice and Joy. Lyrics by Lenora Rand; Music by Hannah Rand As recorded by The Many ©2017 Plural Guild Music First Reading: Patrick Saint-Jean, Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola. Harding House Publishing, Inc./Anamcharabooks, (2021) page 305. Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan from the album Monk in the World: Songs for Contemplative Living Psalm 45: Interpretation by Christine Robinson, musical setting and sung by Simon de Voil Second Reading: Tracey Michea'l Lewis-Giggetts, Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration. Gallery Books (2022) page xxi. Prayers of Concern written by Cassidhe Hart Sung Response: Words by Abbey Dream Team. Music by Betsey Beckman. Arranged and performed by Alexa Sunshine Rose and Simon de Voil © 2025 Closing Song: Praise the Maker, by Alana Levandoski from the album Cultivating Seeds of Liberation: Songs of Justice and Joy Closing Blessing written by Cassidhe Hart. Final line in reference to “Praise the Maker” by Alana Levandoski Prayers, readings, and blessings voiced by Claudia Love Mair and Jo-ed Tome. Audio engineering by Simon de Voil. Please note: All of the songs and prayer responses are published on albums in the Abbey of the Arts collection unless otherwise noted. In addition, these songs & responses have accompanying gesture prayers and/or dances created by Betsey Beckman that can be found on the corresponding video collections. Audio and video recordings of the Prayer Cycles are available at AbbeyoftheArts.com.

All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe to the Heidelcast! Browse the Heidelshop! On X @Heidelcast On Insta & Facebook @Heidelcast Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS Call The Heidelphone via Voice Memo On Your Phone The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are found including Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Fr. Ignatius McCormack is to retire as Principal of St. Flannan's College. Fr. McCormack's retirement in September will bring an end to a near-quarter of a century long career at one of Ireland's largest schools. The County Offaly native first joined the staff of St. Flannan's in 2001 as a teacher. He later served as Dean of the Boarding School before being appointed Principal in 2017. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fr. Ignatius McCormack.

Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share some of their favorite interviews, including Fr. John Gavin on how Justin Martyr tells us about what Mass looked like in the early Church, and Br. Guy Consolmagno on connections between his work as an astronomer and the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… HOUR 1:Brandon McGinley on the role of the Church in the familySteve Ray on rivers and streams in the BibleDr. John Bergsma on the Biblical account of creationAmy Alznauer, author of The Strange Birds of Flannery O’ConnorFr. Sebastian Walshe on The Good Samaritan Hour 2:Fr. John Gavin on St. Justin Martyr and the MassGary Michuta on Jesus’ tassels and the healing of the woman who touched themMike Aquilina on Jesus as the Divine PhysicianDr. John Cuddeback on Christian grandparentingBr. Guy Consolmagno, author of A Jesuit’s Guide to the StarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're joined by Fr. Michael Leclerc, pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Montreal, and Shawna Rose, who serves on his senior leadership team overseeing Operations and Communications. Fr. Mike shares how his internship at St. Benedict's in Halifax—birthplace of The Divine Renovation Ministry—shaped his vision for parish renewal. Shawna reflects on her journey from attending Alpha to becoming a key staff member at St. Ignatius. Together, they talk about the incredible transformation happening in their parish, including an inspiring “Catholic church plant” that saw 30 parishioners sent as missionaries to help revitalize St. Willibrord Parish. Connect with St. Ignatius: Home - St. Ignatius of Loyola MTL Instagram (@stig.ca) St. Ignatius of Loyola, Montreal | Montreal QC   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Coaching: buildmylifecompass.com/coaching Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

Join Fr. Timothy Gallagher as offers the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Discerning the Will of God.  Conference 6 continues the discussion of the "3 patterns" God uses to answer the questions in the discernment process. The post Conference 6 – Discerning the Will of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Read Online“I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began.” John 17:4–5Saint Ignatius of Loyola bases his spiritual masterpiece, The Spiritual Exercises, on one basic premise: Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. This is the essence of what Ignatius calls the “Principle and Foundation” of our lives. In other words, our goal in life is twofold: First, we must seek to give God the greatest glory possible by our lives. And second, the effect of this singular focus is the salvation of our souls.In the Gospel passage quoted above, Jesus speaks of the fact that He perfectly fulfilled His human life on earth by glorifying the Father in Heaven. He did this by accomplishing the work that the Father gave Him to fulfill.If you are looking for purpose in your life or if you are trying to discover the meaning of your life, then look no further. Jesus' words above offer the ideal “principle and foundation” for your life. This message of our Lord could be broken down into three lessons.First, the Father truly does have a plan for your life. Are you seeking to discover that plan? Knowing that there is a divine plan for your life is the first step in fulfilling it. If you do not know God's plan, it will be difficult to fulfill it. So do you seek to discern this plan each and every day? Secondly, when you do discern what God wants of you in your daily life, you must accomplish His will. Sometimes we fall into the trap of trying to fulfill only a portion of what God wants of us. The problem with that approach is that we may actually accomplish “a portion” of God's will. But that's not enough. We must aim for perfection. We must strive for the complete fulfillment of the will of God in our lives.Thirdly, if we can truly accomplish the daily will of God for our lives, then our lives will not only glorify God in every way possible, but we will also be blessed to share in God's glory. To share in God's glory is to share in God's very life. It means that God will be alive in us and we will become partakers of the joys of Heaven. And it will begin here on earth. Why would we settle for earthly “joys” and earthly pleasures when we are called to share in delights that are beyond what we could ever imagine in this world? Reflect, today, upon Jesus' act of perfectly fulfilling the will of the Father in His human nature. Even though our Lord was divine, He was also fully human. He, therefore, perfectly understands your human struggles and weaknesses. He knows what you go through, and His humanity is the model for you to follow in life.Reflect upon His human life and the way in which He lived in union with the will of His Father day in and day out. Commit yourself to this unwavering mission of fully accomplishing the will of the Father in your life and you, too, will share in the glory of our Lord.My glorified Lord, You now share in the full joy and glory of Your Father in Heaven with Your human nature. By doing so, You invite me to not only imitate Your life on earth but to also share in that same glory in Heaven. Give me the grace I need, dear Lord, to accomplish all that the Father calls me to do. May my life fully imitate You in every way so that I may also share, one day, in Your glory. Jesus, I trust in You.Conniemod, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

What can the Early Church Fathers teach us about our inner worlds, the complexity of our psyches?  Actually, very much, if we are willing to listen.  Join Dr. Gerry Crete, Dr. Christian Amalu and me for a highlight tour of what these Early Church Fathers offer us in understanding and loving ourselves, God, and others:  St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Irenaeus, St. Cyril of Alexandria, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. John of Damascus.  We particularly focused in on St. Evagrius discussing the “Christ-self” and the “legion of other selves” within each person. We explore how the Early Church Fathers bring in allegory, metaphor, symbol, and typology to capture more readily the richness, variety, complexity, and beauty of the inner life than we moderns generally do.  Dr. Gerry closes with a brief prayer reflection.   For the full video experience with visuals, graphics, and for discussion in the comments section, check us out on our YouTube channel here:  www.youtube.com/@InteriorIntegration4Catholics

Good morning! On a special Summer best-of edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share some of their favorite interviews, including Fr. John Gavin on how Justin Martyr tells us about what Mass looked like in the early Church, and Br. Guy Consolmagno on connections between his work as an astronomer and the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

“The Illuminati Order was preceded in the 1500's in Spain by the ‘Alumbrados', a Christian heresy started by crypto Jews called ‘Marranos'. The founder of the Jesuit Order, Ignatius of Loyola, was a Marrano / Alumbrado. Thus, when people today argue whether it is the Jesuits or Zionists or Illuminati who are responsible for our […]

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share where things stand with Season 3 of The Church History Project—what's already in the works, what's coming next, and what I've been learning along the way. From early research on Ignatius of Antioch to deep dives into the Didache, Papias, and the Epistle of Barnabas, this episode offers a sneak peek at what's ahead. I also talk about future plans for tighter season releases, give a quick update on the paused Season 1 devotional, and share how you can support the podcast through the podcast's Buy Me a Coffee profile. Thanks, as always, for your prayers and encouragement!

In Episode 5, we explore Julian of Norwich's Sixth and Seventh Shewings, where she is shown the eternal joy that awaits those who serve God in love, and the mysterious rhythm of spiritual consolation and desolation. Julian reveals that no act of agape love is forgotten, and even our hidden sacrifices are honored by the Lord with lasting joy. She also experiences the rise and fall of spiritual feelings, learning that God remains constant in both peace and pain. Her revelations echo truths later taught by St. Ignatius of Loyola: that spiritual desolation, while permitted, is never without purpose. Through it all, Julian teaches us to remain rooted in God's unchanging love—trusting that His presence holds us through every joy and trial The post Ep 5 – The 6th and 7th Shewing – All Shall Be Well w/ Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

The Easter season is about new life. Jesus rises from the dead and in so doing resets the horizon on what is possible for each and every one of us. We see in the risen Lord God's own invitation, an invitation that calls us beyond ourselves, beyond what even dreamed was possible. Ignatian spirituality offers us time-tested tools to embark on this journey. Ignatius himself was not only a soldier-turned-saint; he was a strategic thinker, an administrator of a global company. He knew that what he offered for the spiritual life had to be both scaled up to meet needs across the world while being relevant to the unique needs and experiences of each and every person. So, how do we respond to the call of this Easter season? How do we embark on our own journey of renewal and deepening faith? Let's look to the Ignatian tradition. Today's guest is author Lisa Kelly. She is a wife and mother of four, the co-director of the nonprofit La Storta: Center for Spirituality and Leadership and the author of the new book, “The Spiritual Path: Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime.” Lisa has written at the intersection of strategic planning, organizational development, leadership training and Ignatian spirituality for years, so she comes to us with deep wisdom on how to set faith-based goals that result in meaningful, mission-oriented action. And she challenges us to reassess what success looks like in our lives. This is a really fun conversation—and super informative. Lisa helps us think in new ways about our own lives, and helps us ferret out some unhealthy spiritualities of desolation in which we may unknowingly be trapped. Lisa is also an Ignatian Associate—an organization of lay Catholics who are grounded in Ignatian spirituality and make promises in that tradition. We begin our conversation there, talking about why the Ignatian Associates have been so important to Lisa's own spiritual path. Get her book: https://store.loyolapress.com/the-spiritual-path Learn about the Ignatian Associates: https://ignatianassociates.org/ Learn about her nonprofit, La Storta: https://www.lastorta.org/

The Supremacy of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and the Holy Spirit's gift of Counsel. **** -Rules of Discernment: https://www.padreperegrino.org/2025/01/allrules/

Join Fr. Timothy Gallagher as offers the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Discerning the Will of God.  Conference 4 discusses spiritual means that Ignatius proposes to help discern: the sacraments and scripture. The post Conference 4 – Discerning the Will of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, Memorial Day in the U.S., is the Feast Day of St. Philip Neri (1515-1595), a gracious, cheerful priest who was Rome's apostle of the sixteenth century, one of the Eternal City's patron saints.He was a great educator of youth, spent whole nights in prayer, had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, and burned with an unbounded love for mankind.As a confessor, he was in great demand; among his penitents were St. Ignatius of Loyola and Charles Borromeo.St. Philip founded the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy without religious vows.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!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• ⁠May 26, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET 

One of Rome's most spectacular works of art is the illusionistic fresco that covers the ceiling of the church Sant'Ignazio. It was painted in 1685, covers nearly 40m of ceiling surface and depicts the “Glorification of St. Ignatius of Loyola” in an extraordinary example of trompe-l'oeil perspectival painting. 

Most men wake up in chaos and go to bed in silence—but not in prayer.In this final installment of our “Daily Grind” series, I give you the strategy every Catholic man needs to end his day with clarity, discipline, and purpose. If you're not examining your day with God every night, then you are drifting—and drift is deadly in spiritual combat.This episode is your call to war. Not against the world—but against your own mediocrity.We walk through the 3 essentials of a nighttime routine that isn't about comfort—it's about conversion:Review your day under the gaze of God.Repent of your failures with humility.Resolve to rise and fight again tomorrow.This isn't fluff. This is about forming the habit of holiness through repetition. This is about reclaiming your night from the Enemy and entrusting it to Christ. This is about ending your day like a saint-in-training—not a slave to screens or laziness.I issue a clear challenge: You have no excuse not to do this. Stop wasting your nights. Stop lying to yourself that you're too tired. You are a man of God—act like it.You want to be a priest of your home? Then end your day as a priest, offering the sacrifice of your failures and victories to the Lord.

Join Fr. Timothy Gallagher as offers the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Discerning the Will of God.  Conference 3 goes in depth about the disposition of heart needed in the discernment process. The post Conference 3 – Discerning the Will of God with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 284The Saint of the day is Saint Paschal BaylonSaint Paschal Baylon's story In Paschal's lifetime the Spanish empire in the New World was at the height of its power, though France and England were soon to reduce its influence. The 16th century has been called the Golden Age of the Church in Spain, for it gave birth to Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Peter of Alcantara, Francis Solano, and Salvator of Horta. Paschal's Spanish parents were poor and pious. Between the ages of seven and 24 he worked as a shepherd and began a life of mortification. He was able to pray on the job and was especially attentive to the church bell, which rang at the Elevation during Mass. Paschal had a very honest streak in him. He once offered to pay owners of crops for any damage his animals caused! In 1564, Paschal joined the Friars Minor and gave himself wholeheartedly to a life of penance. Though he was urged to study for the priesthood, he chose to be a brother. At various times he served as porter, cook, gardener, and official beggar. Paschal was careful to observe the vow of poverty. He would never waste any food or anything given for the use of the friars. When he was porter and took care of the poor coming to the door, he developed a reputation for great generosity. The friars sometimes tried to moderate his liberality! Paschal spent his spare moments praying before the Blessed Sacrament. In time, many people sought his wise counsel. People flocked to his tomb immediately after his burial; miracles were reported promptly. Paschal was canonized in 1690 and was named patron of eucharistic congresses and societies in 1897. Reflection Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament occupied much of Saint Francis' energy. Most of his letters were to promote devotion to the Eucharist. Paschal shared that concern. An hour in prayer before our Lord in the Eucharist could teach all of us a great deal. Some holy and busy Catholics today find that their work is enriched by those minutes regularly spent in prayer and meditation. Saint Paschal Baylon is the Patron Saint of: Eucharistic Congresses and SocietiesShepherds Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

This is the first Syriac reader for the New Testament. It guides the reader through the Syriac New Testament Peshitta, glossing the uncommon words and parsing difficult word forms. It is designed for two groups of people. First, for students learning Syriac after a years' worth of study this series provides the material to grow in reading ability from the primary texts. Second, this series is designed for scholars, linguists, theologians, and curious lay people looking to refresh their Syriac, or use them in preparation for their work of study, and teaching. The Syriac Peshiṭta Bible: The New Testament (Gorgias Press, 2023) immerses the reader in the biblical texts in order to build confidence reading Classical Syriac as quickly as possible. To achieve this, all uncommon words that occur fewer than 25 times in the Syriac New Testament are glossed as footnotes. This enables the beginner or intermediate student to continue reading every passage unhindered. Therefore, this book complements traditional language grammars and is especially ideal for beginner and intermediate students learning to read Syriac. However, even advanced readers will appreciate the glossing of the occasional rare word. Other features include: Maps from the New Testament period with Syriac place names Paradigm charts of Syriac nouns and verbs A glossary of all the words not glossed below the text The base text is the Antioch Bible which includes the Peshitta for the canonical Syriac books, and later translations (probably Philoxenian) for the rest which makes this ideal for readers. For listeners who are interested in buying this tool for themselves, Gorgias has offered a 10% discount code for listeners of this podcast through the end of May 2025. If you order through the Gorgias website, simply enter the discount code NBNNTR10% at checkout. The book can be purchased from Gorgias here. A preview of the book can be found here. Timothy A. Lee is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on textual criticism of the Greek and Hebrew Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, biblical interpretation, ancient history, and theology. Some of his work is published in journals such as Revue de Qumran, Textus, the Journal of Septuagint and Cognate Studies, and Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha. He has three previous degrees from the Universities of Oxford and Durham. Jonathon Lookadoo is Associate Professor at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea. While his interests range widely over the world of early Christianity, he is the author of books on the Epistle of Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas, including The Christology of Ignatius of Antioch (Cascade, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Friends of the Rosary,Today, May 15, is the Feast of Isidore the Farmer, spouse of another saint, his own wife, St Maria de la Cabeza, two holy souls of the twelfth century in Madrid, Spain.They devoutly attended Mass every day before their daily labors. They served the poor in the city slums, and angels were said to accompany St. Isidore in his work.Isidore and Maria de la Cabeza had a son, who died as a child.Shortly after his death on May 15, 1130, miracles were attributed to his intercession. In 1615, King Philip III of Spain, in danger of death, had Isidore's relics brought to his bedside. He was miraculously healed and petitioned for Isidore's formal canonization in 1622.He is part of the group known in Spain as " the five saints, " along with Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, and Philip Neri.Isidore is the patron saint of laborers, farmers, and several Spanish cities.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!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 York• ⁠May 15, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

In the second century, the post-apostolic church learned to read its emerging Scriptures, shape its practice, and endure episodic Roman persecutions that claimed witnesses such as Ignatius and Polycarp. Confronted by gnostic, Marcionite, and Montanist movements, they clarified orthodoxy and fostered the monarchical episcopate, laying the structural and theological foundations for the centuries to come. Title: Overview of the 2nd Century Date: 100 - 200 AD Place: Roman Empire Key Figures and Events: Heretics, Gnosticism, Martyrs, Emperors, and Theologians Contact: churchhistoryandtheology@proton.me License: Church History and Theology is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. For full license details, please visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Under this license, you are free to download, copy, share, remix, and translate episodes. You must credit Church History and Theology, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. These materials may not be used for commercial purposes.

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Full Text of ReadingsFourth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 51The Saint of the day is Saint Ignatius of LaconiSaint Ignatius of Laconi's Story Ignatius is another sainted begging brother. He was the second of seven children of peasant parents in Sardinia. His path to the Franciscans was unusual. During a serious illness, Ignatius vowed to become a Capuchin if he recovered. He regained his health but ignored the promise. When he was 20, a riding accident prompted Ignatius to renew the pledge, which he acted on the second time. Ignatius's reputation for self-denial and charity led to his appointment as the official beggar for the friars in Cagliari. He fulfilled that task for 40 years, despite being blind for the last two years. While on his rounds, Ignatius would instruct the children, visit the sick, and urge sinners to repent. The people of Cagliari were inspired by his kindness and his faithfulness to his work. Ignatius was canonized in 1951. Reflection Why did the people of Cagliari support the friars? These followers of Francis worked hard but rarely at jobs that paid enough to live on. The life of Ignatius reminds us that everything God considers worthwhile does not have a high-paying salary attached to it. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 277The Saint of the day is Saint John of AvilaSaint John of Avila's Story Born in the Castile region of Spain, John was sent at the age of 14 to the University of Salamanca to study law. He later moved to Alcala, where he studied philosophy and theology before his ordination as a diocesan priest. After John's parents died and left him as their sole heir to a considerable fortune, he distributed his money to the poor. In 1527, he traveled to Seville, hoping to become a missionary in Mexico. The archbishop of that city persuaded him to stay and spread the faith in Andalusia. During nine years of work there, he developed a reputation as an engaging preacher, a perceptive spiritual director, and a wise confessor. Because John was not afraid to denounce vice in high places, he was investigated by the Inquisition but was cleared in 1533. He later worked in Cordoba and then in Granada, where he organized the University of Baeza, the first of several colleges run by diocesan priests who dedicated themselves to teaching and giving spiritual direction to young people. He was friends with Saints Francis Borgia, Ignatius of Loyola, John of God, John of the Cross, Peter of Alcantara, and Teresa of Avila. John of Avila worked closely with members of the Society of Jesus and helped their growth within Spain and its colonies. John's mystical writings have been translated into several languages. He was beatified in 1894, canonized in 1970, and declared a doctor of the Church on October 7, 2012. St. John of Avila’s liturgical feast is celebrated on May 10. Reflection Saint John of Avila knew that the lives of Christians can contradict the Good News of Jesus Christ—for example thinking racism is OK—implicitly encouraging Christians to live their faith-halfheartedly, and causing obstacles to non-Christians who might accept Baptism. In 16th-century Spain, those who advocated reforming the Church were often suspected of heresy. Saint John of Avila held his ground and was eventually recognized as a very reliable teacher of the Christian faith. John of Avila is the Patron Saint of: Andalusia, Spain Click here for more on Saint John of Avila! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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