Podcasts about Immaculate Heart

Counterculture icon… artist… nun? A new art center has opened up in downtown LA dedicated to the work of Corita Kent, also known as Sister Mary Corita, a nun and art teacher whose bright, colorful, and political Pop Art prints made her famous in the 1960s…and also got her in big trouble with the church. Pay a visit to the Corita Art Center next time you're in LA! Or: driving through Boston? Keep your eyes peeled for Rainbow Swash.  For more on Corita and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, check out the Rebel Hearts documentary. And if you need some inspiration, here's the art department rules Corita posted in her classroom at Immaculate Heart College. 

In these fascinating accounts from actual exorcisms, see what the demons say, in obedience to the exorcising priests, about the true power and authority of the Virgin Mary as Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of all graces, and how the world will be saved only through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

On this feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Barb Ernster and Katie Moran reflect on the history and meaning of the brown scapular. Discover its deep connection to Fatima, the role it plays in consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and why this simple devotion is so powerful for our times.

Curious about the brown scapular? Angela Sealana talks with two Carmelite friars about the history of the Carmelite Order and the meaning behind this special sign of faith. Learn how wearing the brown scapular can help you grow closer to Jesus, deepen your prayer life, and feel more connected to the Church. In this episode, you will: •    Discover the origin of the brown scapular. •    Learn how wearing the brown scapular differs from a superstition. •    Hear what the popes & saints said about wearing it. •    Uncover how the brown scapular can help us to live with hope. Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources. Jewel for the Journey: “...The most genuine form of devotion to the Most Holy Virgin, expressed by the humble sign of the scapular, is the consecration to her Immaculate Heart.” - Pope St. John Paul II Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Dispensational Premillennialism? God's multiple covenants? Thousand-year earthly reign of Christ? Saints Peter and Paul vs. ancient pagan ecumenism: Christ as just another one of the "gods"? Conciliar Modernism is today's neo-pagan ecumenism: How attending approved TLM is complete surrender to Modernism. Fatima: dogma of Faith will survive in Portugal. Pius XII consecrated Russia to Mary's Immaculate Heart. This episode was recorded on 07/08/2025. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: ‪@WCBHighlights‬ ‪@WCBHolyMassLivestream‬ May God bless you all!

Losing and Finding Jesus: Lessons from a Parent's Panic and a Divine Mission The Homily shares a personal story about briefly losing a child in a public place, . . . . . . using it as a parallel to Mary and Joseph losing the twelve-year-old Jesus in Jerusalem during Passover. Their search for Jesus and eventual discovery of him in the temple highlights Christ's early understanding of his divine mission and priority to be in his Father's house. This Gospel passage emphasizes Jesus' commitment to God's will and Mary's reflective response, keeping “all these things in her heart.” Immaculate Heart of Mary The Homily then shifts to honoring the Immaculate Heart of Mary on this feast day. The Homily explains its spiritual significance . . . not just as a symbol, but as a representation of Mary's deep, pure love, especially for Jesus and for humanity. This devotion is tied to key Catholic teachings, liturgical celebrations, and historical developments, including the role of saints like St. John Eudes and papal consecrations. The homily encourages personal devotion to Mary, as a guide to deepen faith in Christ and live a life of holiness. Listen to: Losing and Finding Jesus: Lessons from a Parent's Panic and a Divine Mission ------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily He says, why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my father's house? This focused response establishes that Jesus' heavenly Father takes precedence over all earthly relationships. It reinforces that following the will of the Father is Jesus's unwavering priority. His focus and motivation were to be about his father's business. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Twelve-Year Old Jesus in the Temple: German Artist and Painter: Max Liebermann: 1879

Brooke Taylor sits in for Timmere on Trending, and she is joined by Brother Richard Hendrick, a Capuchin Franciscan and retreat master here to help draw you closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart So, what’s the big deal about the Sacred Heart? According to Brother Richard: “The Sacred Heart is the icon of the entire Gospel.” That’s... a big deal. He explains that when Jesus says He is “meek and humble of heart,” He’s not talking about being passive or a pushover. In Greek, that word “meek” (praus) means a heart fully surrendered to the Father’s will. It’s not soft; it’s powerful. He invites you; yes, even with your messy, distracted, sometimes-scrolling-during-prayer self, to graft your heart into His. “To let His heart be the heart of our heart.” Ireland Just Got Re-Consecrated to the Sacred Heart Brooke also mentions some stunning recent news: Ireland was just reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Marian shrine of Knock on the Feast of Corpus Christi! The last time this happened was 150 years ago! What the Saints Teach Us About the Sacred Heart St. Thérèse of Lisieux called the Sacred Heart her hiding place. She wrote that she didn’t need purgatory after death, because she was letting His love be her purgatory now. St. Padre Pio prayed a daily novena to the Sacred Heart for anyone who asked his prayers. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Sacred Heart visionary, gave us the image we all know: Jesus revealing His pierced, flaming heart, crowned with thorns and glowing with love. Brother reminds us that these saints weren’t just inspired by the Sacred Heart... they entered it. Enter In; Don't Just Look This is one of the most beautiful takeaways: we’re not just meant to look at or venerate the Sacred Heart; we’re meant to enter into it. Think of it like a divine invitation to spiritual open-heart surgery. Brother Richard quotes St. Anthony of Padua, who said we shouldn’t just stay by the “entrance” of Jesus’ pierced side; we need to go all the way in. That’s where we find: light, peace, and Heaven on Earth. Sacred Heart + Divine Mercy Ever notice the connection between the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy? Brother Richard ties it all together: The Sacred Heart is Jesus offering His heart. -Divine Mercy is drawing us in, through those rays of grace. -Both devotions are all about growing in trust. So, whether you pray “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee” or “Jesus, I trust in You”, you’re tapping into the same ocean of mercy. He reminds us: "You exist, so you are already loved." No performance needed. No filters. No spiritual résumé. Here’s the real deal, friend: The Sacred Heart is not a metaphor. It’s real. It’s alive. It’s beating for you. You’re invited in. Not tomorrow. Today. So, whether you’re feeling close to Jesus or like your heart’s been duct-taped together this week… He’s offering you His own heart in exchange. Light a candle. Put up an image of the Sacred Heart. Whisper, “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours.” And then just… be loved. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

Immaculate Heart of Mary homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In this new talk on the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Chris Alar gives updated information about this incredibly important devotion in the Church. But what does it mean and what do we have to do to receive the graces promised by Christ?

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Genesis 18: 1-15 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55 Alleluia: Luke 2: 19 Gospel: Luke 2: 41-51   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memorial)

Friends of the Rosary,Today, on the Saturday following the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we celebrate the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.From the beginning of Christianity, the love and virtues of the Heart of Mary have early attracted the attention of the faithful.Simeon's prophecy paved the way for devotion when he said that the heart would be pierced with a sword.In 1944, during the midst of World War II, Pope Pius XII consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, placing it under the special protection of the Mother of Our Savior.Pius IX instituted the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the whole Church, to obtain by her intercession "peace among nations, freedom for the Church, the conversion of sinners, the love of purity and the practice of virtue" (Decree of May 4, 1944).The day after refoijing in the burning love of the Sacred Heart, we honor the Immaculate Heart of the woman who gave Jesus his humanity.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• ⁠June 28, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Loving God with the purest of hearts

June 28th, 2025:  The Crown & The Dowry;  The Ark of the Covenant vs the Dragon; The Immaculate Heart - A Reflection of the Sacred Heart

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Genesis 18: 1-15 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55 Alleluia: Luke 2: 19 Gospel: Luke 2: 41-51   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Join us for the Saturday Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on June 28th, 2025, commemorating the memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Led by Fr. Enrique Salvo, this service includes prayers, hymns, and readings from the book of Isaiah and the Gospel of Luke. Experience a spiritual journey through reflection and community prayer, offering intentions for the LaRocca family and others.

[Luke 2:41-51, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary]

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2025 0628 Immaculate Heart of Mary

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the celebration of the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Join Theoloscience in this heartfelt episode and dive into the beauty, depth, and mystery of her radiant heart — a heart full of love, sorrow, and unfailing hope.

28th June 2925, memoria Immaculate Heart of Mary, St Therese Camp, homily for counselors, by Fr Dylan James

Why did Jesus stay behind in the Temple? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today's readings.Can you think of events that have been like reminders from God of what's important in your life? What is the ground of your obedience? Is it social convention? Is it doing what is less risky? Is it faith in God? What do you take away from Mary's response to what Christ did?

For centuries, mystics have turned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary—not just as symbols, but as living invitations to transform suffering, cultivate compassion, and fill the world with radiant, healing love. In this episode, we explore what these sacred hearts mean for Christopagans and spiritual seekers, why devotion goes deeper than dogma, and how contemplative practice can ignite a fire of mercy within. What if the Divine is as close as your own pulse? How might we fill our world with love that heals, includes, and reconciles? Join us in contemplating hearts aflame with presence, sorrow, and hope.Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths* Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/#Christopagan #Christopaganism #ChristianPaganism #CreationSpirituality #Druidry #CelticSpirituality #ChristianMysticism #PaganHolidays #Witchcraft #IrishPaganism #ChristianWitch #ModernDruidry #Animism #MysticalChristianity #SacredHeart #ImmaculateHeart #Devotion #RadicalLove #SpiritualHealingChapters:00:00 Introduction to Sacred Hearts01:04 Meet the Hosts02:07 Historical and Symbolic Significance05:29 Personal Reflections and Practices08:42 Visualization and Meditation Techniques17:07 Practical Applications and Devotions21:52 Conclusion and Call to Action Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

In early June, we had the pleasure of hosting our first Youth Retreat at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Rochester, New York. The serene surroundings and welcoming atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for this experience. We invite you to join Father and Sister as they reflect on the memorable moments of the retreat and share their aspirations for future gatherings. Their insights promise to inspire and deepen our connection as a community. Deo Gratias!

There's nothing like the NBA and NHL Finals… unless you count professional pillow fighting.  In this episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob celebrate the end of the sports season with a rundown of the Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals, and the rise of summer's strangest athletic events, including the Pillow Fighting Championship (yes, it's real).  But the heart of the episode is hope—the kind that doesn't come from scores or summer plans, but from Christ. They reflect on the Eucharist, the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, and the graces poured out at recent conferences at Franciscan and Notre Dame. From youth ministry to marriage milestones, they explore what it means to trust God with both our spiritual and everyday needs.  Naturally, they go off on tangents, from hotel bathrobes and awkward airline announcements to anniversary shoutouts and the idea of launching a Franciscan pillow-fighting team (tentative name: the Franciscan Feathers).    Highlighted Sections  (00:00) Bathrobes, Notre Dame, and the $175 Upcharge  Deacon Bob checks in from the Morris Inn at the University of Notre Dame, complimentary robe included. He's there for Notre Dame Vision, a youth program inviting high schoolers into deeper faith. (03:30) Sports Wrap and the Rise of Pillow Fighting  From there, they pivot to sports: the Florida Panthers clinch the Stanley Cup, Oklahoma City Thunder top the Pacers in Game 7, and Canada's Stanley Cup drought continues. And just when you think sports can't get weirder—enter the Pillow Fighting Championship, now with corporate sponsorships and, apparently, rules.  (10:31) Augustine and Airport Public Shaming  Fr. Dave highlights a recent In Focus episode featuring Dr. Shane Owens, where they unpack the enduring relevance of St. Augustine's Confessions in a world increasingly shaped by AI and secular culture. The conversation quickly pivots, though, as Deacon Bob shares a less lofty moment: a painfully awkward moment from his flight to South Bend, where a bathroom break turned into a public shaming over the intercom.  (19:29) Hope as Grace: Conferences and Franciscan Honeymoon  Father Dave shares stories from the Power and Purpose Conference, themed around hope. He reflects on hope as a grace—not just good vibes or optimism—and mentions a couple who spent their 50th wedding anniversary and a couple on their honeymoon at the same event.  (23:01) Corpus Christi and the God Who Satisfies  Jesus didn't just meet spiritual needs. He fed the crowds too. Father Dave and Deacon Bob explore how our trust in God is often strong in the abstract, but wavers in daily stresses. They tie it back to Corpus Christi, Romans 5, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.  (28:34) Sacred Hearts, Summer Kickoffs, and Marriage Milestones  Deacon Bob celebrates 28 years of marriage on the same day as the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He also gives a shoutout to the kickoff of Franciscan's high school youth conferences and the ongoing Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians Retreat.  (31:10) Praying for Peace in a Complicated World  The hosts close with a prayer for peace amid global tensions, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine. They close with a reflection on Pope Leo's Angelus invitation to prayer and remind listeners that lasting peace only comes from the Heart of Christ.    Resources & Mentions  ·                     Power and Purpose Conference – A weekend of renewal, prayer, and worship through Steubenville Conferences.   ·                     Notre Dame Vision – A summer youth program helping teens hear God's call.  ·                     Romans 15:13 and Romans 5:5 – Scriptures that anchor this episode's theme of hope  ·                     Pope Leo XIV: Son of St. Augustine– Watch the latest In Focus episode with guest Dr. Shane Owens on Faith & Reason.   ·                     Pillow Fighting Championship– Yes, it's real. Yes, it has rules. Yes, you're going to Google it. 

In this episode of Fatima Today, Barb Ernster and Katie Moran introduce you to Bertha Petit, a Belgian mystic whose profound revelations about the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary—received between 1910 and 1942—anticipate and beautifully complement the Fatima message. Discover how Our Lord revealed to her the significance of Mary's sorrowful heart, the call for worldwide consecration, and how this devotion is central to Heaven's plan for peace. Through consecration—personal, national, and global—we take part in a divine mission. Draw near to Mary's Heart and join God's plan to renew the world through love and sacrifice.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more ways that the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Fatima Prayer to the Trinity Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, and I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference with which He Himself is offended. And, through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners. ***** Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the Rosary,Today is the Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), also known as St. Anthony of Lisbon, one of the most popular saints in the Church, patron of lost objects, the poor, and various other causes.Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was a forceful and eloquent preacher with a penetrating power of conviction.Pope Gregory IX called him the Arca Testamenti, meaning "the living repository of the Holy Scripture," and Pope Pius XII proclaimed him a Doctor of the Church.Because of his success in converting heretics, he was called the "Hammer of Heretics," and because of his learning, St. Francis himself appointed him a teacher of theology.St. Anthony became associated with Padua because he made this city his residence and the center of his preaching mission.From the day of his death in Padua in 1231, at the age of 36, he was invoked as a wonderworker, with numerous miracles attributed to him.Considering the crucified Lord, Anthony writes: “Christ, who is your life, is hanging before you, so that you may look at the cross as in a mirror. There you will be able to know how mortal were your wounds, that no medicine other than the Blood of the Son of God could heal…. Nowhere other than looking at himself in the mirror of the cross can man better understand how much he is worth.”On a day like this in 1917, when the feast of St. Anthony of Lisbon was celebrated — and it was the children's feast in Portugal — Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the three shepherds for the second time. The Holy Virgin gave us the Fatima prayer:"I want you to come here on the thirteenth of next month. I want you to continue saying the Rosary every day. And after each one of the mysteries, my children, I want you to pray in this way: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell. Take all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need. I want you to learn to read and write, and later I will tell you what else I want of you."She also said,"Jesus wishes also for you to establish devotion in the world to my Immaculate Heart."Sor Lucia related the scene this way,"In front of the palm of Our Lady's right hand was a heart encircled with thorns which appeared to pierce it. We understood that it was the Immaculate Heart of Mary that was offended by the sins of mankind, craving reparation."The apparition then concluded as on the first occasion, with the Lady going off toward the east and disappearing in the "immensity of heaven." 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• ⁠June 13, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

In this episode of Fatima Today, hosts Barb Ernster and Katie Moran take a deep dive into the powerful events of the June 13, 1917 apparition at Fatima. This pivotal moment revealed the mission to spread devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially entrusted to Lucia. Hear how the Blessed Mother gave us the promise of salvation, called for personal conversion, and offered her Heart as a refuge and guide for all souls. We also discuss the significance of this devotion in light of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart feast days, highlight the Shrine's upcoming events, and share insights from the biography Pathway Under the Gaze of Mary.

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Mary Mother of the Church When did the Church Give Mary the title Mother of the Church? (9:44) what is Mary’s role as Mother of the Church? (16:40) Nora - When I was taking care of my mom in hospice. I grew up protestant and wasn't introduced to her until my teens. At that time, I really came to understand her power and her healing. We were praying the rosary when she passed. The feeling of the presence was so comforting. (20:24) Break 1 Carl - Rosary on the 7 sorrows of Mary. Wanted to get some clarification on the Rosary. The origin of the 7 sorrows Rosary and how it came to be and tied with the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. (26:13) Maritza - 2016, My mom passed away. 2017 my dad passed away. I buried my mom on Dec 8, 2016, and Dad on Dec 8, 2017. I started receiving Rosaries from all over the world. I didn't understand what it meant. Finally, I understood, Mary wanted me to start praying the Rosary. She walked me to Jesus. I'm now more active in church. (39:19) What is the importance of the first time Mary speaks? Heidi - She helped us get our house. Helped me get my CPA. There's been so many things Mary has helped me with and she's been wonderful to us. (39:19) Break 2 Mike - Went to the altar at my mom's funeral during the singing of Ave Maria. Bouquet of flowers and offered prayers during the singing of that song. We were offering prayers of thanksgiving. (45:16) Catherine - Mary has come into my life in so many ways: I met my husband at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. I had a bad situation and ended up getting a job at Our Lady of Assumption School. Daughter was born on Feast of Immaculate Conception. House hit by tornado...brought statue into house before that and we were right by the statue in the basement. Abby - Cradle catholic, Catholic Schools, etc, but very mechanical faith and not really feeling it. Not going to confession for 17 years. After my son's confirmation, I was moved to go to confession and the flood gates opened in my heart. She called me back the week my parish asked me to become more involved.

Read OnlineStanding by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son."  Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother."  And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. John 19:25–27The memorial we celebrate today, which was added to the Roman Liturgical Calendar in 2018 by Pope Francis, highlights the truth that the Blessed Virgin Mary is not only the Mother of the Person of Christ, and, therefore, the Mother of God, she is also the Mother of the Church, that is, the Mother of all the faithful. The Blessed Virgin Mary is your mother. And as your mother, she is truly tender, compassionate, caring and merciful, bestowing upon you everything that a perfect mother desires to bestow. She is the fiercest of mothers who will stop at nothing to protect her children. She is a mother wholly devoted to you, her dear child.The Gospel passage chosen for this memorial depicts our Blessed Mother standing at the foot of the Cross. She would have been no other place than directly beneath her Son as He endured His last agony. She did not flee in fear. She was not overwhelmed by grief. She did not sulk in self-pity. No, she stood by her Son with the perfect love and strength of a devoted, caring, compassionate and faithful mother.As she stood by her Son in His hour of suffering and death, Jesus turned to her and entrusted the Apostle John to her maternal care. From the early Church Fathers until the most recent teachings of the Church today, this act of entrusting John to Mary and Mary to John by Jesus has been understood as an entrustment of all the faithful to the maternal care of Mother Mary. Mother Mary is, therefore, not only the Mother of the Redeemer, Christ Himself, she also becomes the Mother of all the redeemed, the mother of us all, the Mother of the Church.Consider the spiritual mother you have in Heaven. A mother is one who gives life. Your mother in Heaven is entrusted with the task of bestowing upon you the new life of grace won by the Cross. And as your mother, she will not withhold anything from you that is to your benefit. A mother is also one who is tender with her children. The Immaculate Heart of our mother in Heaven is one that is filled with the greatest tenderness toward you. Though her caresses are not physical, they are much deeper. She caresses with the tenderness of grace which she imparts to you as you pray and turn to her in your need. She gives you the grace of her Son, poured out upon the Cross as the blood and water sprung forth as a font of mercy. Mother Mary pours that mercy upon you as a tender and devoted mother would. She holds nothing back.If you are unaware of the love in the heart of our Blessed Mother for you, use this memorial as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of her role in your life. Many children take their mothers for granted, not fully understanding the depth of their love. So it is with our Mother in Heaven. We will never fully comprehend her love and her constant motherly workings in our life until we join her in Heaven face to face. Reflect, today, upon Mother Mary standing by you in every moment of your life. See her there in your joys and in your sorrows, during your moments of temptation and struggles, in your moments of confusion and clarity. See her there by your side, bestowing every good spiritual gift upon you when you need it the most. She is a true mother, and she is worthy of your love and gratitude.My dearest Mother, you stood by your Son with unwavering fidelity and love. You cared for Him, nurtured Him and never left His side. I also am your dear child. I thank you for your loving fidelity toward me and open my heart to the grace of your Son that you bestow upon me throughout life. Help me to be more attentive to your motherly care and to daily grow in gratitude for your presence in my life. Mother Mary, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.Images: Featured: The Crucifixion via Web Gallery of ArtMain: Lucas Cranach the Elder, PDM-owner, via Wikimedia Commons  Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Barb Ernster and Katie Moran break down the simple steps of the First Saturday Devotion and answer the most common questions people have. Discover why it's so powerful, what makes it urgent today, and how it ties to the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart. Learn about the Great Promise Passport and Treasures of FSD to help you stay on track. Start your First Saturdays now and help bring peace to the world.

The day between Tuesday and Thursday has arrived so we seized the opportunity to talk about needlework. This week’s topics include a drawing to win one of two Immaculate Heart kits from Clara Warschauer of clarastitching.com. The kits are for her free workshop on June 21. We explain how to enter the drawing in the show (yes, you have to listen). We also talk about the list of items we’re posting for Patreon members (subscribe at patreon.com/FiberTalk), Dorset and wrapped buttons, fast fashion and the impact it’s having at several levels, Nicola Jarvis’ “Life in Seasons” book (you want this book), and a couple of schedule changes. When you’re listening to the show, please like, subscribe, comment, and share through whatever social media source you use. Sunday’s guest: Gina Barrett of Gina-B Silkworks–Cindy and Gary Listen to the podcast: This show is also available on FlossTube. Click here to view it. You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses. Here are some links: Fiber Talk’s new Patreon page Clara Warschauer’s website Sassy Jacks Stitchery website EGA website CyberPointers website Avlea Folk Embroidery website We hope you enjoy the show. We're always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show. To add yourself to our mailing list and be notified whenever we post a new podcast, provide your name and email address below. You won’t get spam and we won’t share your address.

ShownotesSometimes life can feel like an endless game of waiting. Waiting for seasons to change, the school year to end, for life to begin. How can we use our time of waiting to grow closer to God? Join Andrea and Jennifer as they discuss this topic and relate it to the idea of waiting for our grief and suffering to end and also share an update on their word of the year and summer plans. Links​Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems​S4 E13 Saints Who Get It: Saint Gemma Galgani with Allison Gingras​Blessed Solanus Casey ​St. Francis de Sales Quote​S4 E1 Picking Up the Pieces (Word of the Year episode)​The Allender Center Podcast​The Place We Find Ourselves with Adam Young​Medjugorje Scripture​Lamentations 3:25-26​Acts 1: 6-7​Revelations 21:4​Matthew 7:20Prayers mentioned in this episode Mourning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.St. Michael the Archangel Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Prayer for the souls of JoAnn Sampona and Bobby Woodlieff, who both recently passed away Journaling Questions​What is the hardest thing you've ever had to wait for?​What can we do in the midst of our waiting, during our times of suffering?​What are some gifts or graces you have discovered in the waiting or in the throws of suffering?​How can you open yourself up more to prayer? Do you feel more drawn towards the rosary, novenas, or other rote prayers?​Have you found yourself suffering from anxiety as a result of waiting for “the other shoe to drop,” as Jennifer mentioned?​When was the last time you stopped to “smell the roses” or slowed down? What are you thankful for?​Do you find yourself focusing on the glass half empty or half full?​What is your mourning glory?We want to encourage you to subscribe to the podcast. You can find us on most podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocketcasts, and more. You can also follow us on both Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to also check out our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. There you'll find links to all of our episodes, shownotes, resources such as books recommendations, articles, and more.  We'd also love to hear your mourning glory stories, answer your questions, or know about  topics you'd like to hear us discuss so be sure to email us. We can't wait to see what God has in store for us all as we continue on our journeys. God bless, everyone!

Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025, given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

In a season of Stillness—but I'm still here. ❤️‍

It's our May episode and Matea, Lindy and Clare are excited to discuss discernment! We have a special guest, Sr. Mary Monica, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters. We hope you enjoy!Show Notes:Leave us a voicemail ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a question ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want a copy of Matea's Litany for a dating couple - click HERE

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 280The Saint of the day is Our Lady of FatimaThe Story of Our Lady of Fatima Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three Portuguese children–Francisco and Jacinta Marto and their cousin Lucia dos Santos–received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria near Fatima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners, and for the conversion of Russia. Mary gave the children three secrets. Following the deaths of Francisco and Jacinta in 1919 and 1920 respectively, Lucia revealed the first secret in 1927. It concerned devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The second secret was a vision of hell. When Lucia grew up she became a Carmelite nun and died in 2005 at the age of 97. Pope John Paul II directed the Holy See's Secretary of State to reveal the third secret in 2000; it spoke of a “bishop in white” who was shot by a group of soldiers who fired bullets and arrows into him. Many people linked this vision to the assassination attempt against Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square on May 13, 1981. The feast of Our Lady of Fatima was approved by the local bishop in 1930; it was added to the Church's worldwide calendar in 2002. Reflection The message of Fatima is simple: Pray. Unfortunately, some people—not Sister Lucia—have distorted these revelations, making them into an apocalyptic event for which they are now the only reliable interpreters. They have, for example, claimed that Mary's request that the world be consecrated to her has been ignored. Sister Lucia agreed that Pope John Paul II's public consecration in St. Peter's Square on March 25, 1984, fulfilled Mary's request. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prepared a June 26, 2000, document explaining the “third secret.” Mary is perfectly honored when people generously imitate her response “Let it be done to me as you say” (Luke 1:38). Mary can never be seen as a rival to Jesus or to the Church's teaching authority, as exercised by the college of bishops united with the bishop of Rome. Click here for more on Our Lady! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary,Today, May 13, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, or Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fátima (Nossa Senhora de Fátima).This feast commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary's first of six appearances to three Portuguese shepherd children in 1917.During the apparitions, Mary revealed herself as Our Lady of the Rosary and conveyed messages about the importance of prayer and penance.The message of Fatima includes a call to conversion of heart, repentance from sin, love and trust in God, and a dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially through the daily prayer of the Rosary.On May 13th, 1917, the siblings Francisco and Jacinta Marto, aged 9 and 7 respectively, with their cousin Lucia Dos Santos, aged 10, saw inside a cloud the figure of a woman dressed in white who bore in her hand a rosary.Our Lady of Fatima asked them to return to that place in the following months, always on the 13th day.At those meetings, Our Lady of Fatima revealed startling facts to the children who were to attend, such as the end of the First World War and the threat of a second war, which was even more terrible. Other revelations concerned the political order of the world and the advent of Communist Russia.Mary also exhorted the three shepherd children: “Pray, pray very much. Make sacrifices for sinners. Many souls go to hell, because no one is willing to help them with sacrifice.”“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph,” she reassured the children.In 1930, the Catholic Church recognized the supernatural nature of Our Lady of Fatima's apparitions. In her honor, a sanctuary was erected, and faithful worldwide still visit it as a pilgrimage destination.Today is also the traditional commemoration of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Saint Peter Julian Eymard gave this title to our Blessed Mother in May 1868 to honor her relationship to the Holy Eucharist and to place her before us as a model in our devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.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 13, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Join Johnette Williams as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with calls from listeners who share how their devotion to Mary has shaped their lives.

Join Johnette Williams as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with calls from listeners who share how their devotion to Mary has shaped their lives.

Praying the Rosary through Our Lady of Fatima holds profound spiritual importance, as it was her urgent request to the world during her apparitions in 1917. She called for daily recitation of the Rosary as a means to bring peace to the world, end wars, and convert hearts. Through this devotion, we unite ourselves with her motherly mission of salvation, offering reparation for sin and drawing closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Rosary becomes not only a personal prayer but a powerful response to her call for repentance, faith, and the triumph of her Immaculate Heart. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

Join Johnette Williams as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with calls from listeners who share how their devotion to Mary has shaped their lives.

The first thing I said to Nellie Scott, Executive Director of the Corita Art Center in downtown Los Angeles that preserves and promotes Corita Kent's art, teaching, and passion for social justice, was that I wish we didn't need to do this. I wish Corita Kent's work had already done its work, that the world was free of oppression, racism, inequality, chaos and fear. Maybe Nellie and I could just talk about love and a butterfly, the upcoming showing of Kent's work at Andrew Kreps and kaufmann repetto in NYC this month. But the times they are a'changing and oh how they stay the same. The new Corita Art Center opened in March and since, Pope Francis has passed, the structure of democracy in America has been bent to a near breaking point and art has an act of protest and social awareness is struggling to find its footing. So, it's time for Corita Kent once again. In this conversation on the Radio Juxtapoz podcast produced by the Unibrow, Nellie Scott speaks of the founding of the Center in 1997 and its association with the Immaculate Heart Community, how Corita Kent went from entering the religious order Immaculate Heart of Mary at age 18, to championing civil rights, anti-war activism, and peace, through her unique aesthetic of printmaking. She left the order in 1968 and moved to Boston, where she continued to make work. Her art, and her life, was devoted to finding a deep understanding of the human experience, through teaching and creating. Corita left behind a great legacy that continues to reverberate - at the time of her death in 1986, Corita had created almost 800 serigraph editions and thousands of watercolours, alongside public and private commissions. From Boston to Los Angeles, Corita's life is a truly inspired story. The Unibrow's Radio Juxtapoz podcast⁠ is hosted by Juxtapoz editor, ⁠⁠⁠Evan Pricco⁠⁠⁠. Episode 163 was recorded at the Corita Art Center in Los Angeles in late April 2025. Original music by Aesop Rock for Radio Juxtapoz

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Immaculate Heart of Mary (4:00) What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Images of the Immaculate heart. How can we emulate the Immaculate heart of Mary? (19:24) Break 1 Monica - When you go to Friday Mass, what do you do to honor her? do you say certain prayers? (22:25) How do you pray the Seven sorrows of our lady Rosary? What is Saint Maximilian devotion to the Immaculate Lady? (29:24) Can someone be too close to Mary? (37:21) Break 2 Jasmine - I recently came back to the church. Immaculate Heart has helped me and led me to Jesus. Praying the Rosary. (40:49) Adrian Email – speaks about being able to receive Jesus better through Mary. How is Mary receptive? (45:44) Coky - Miracle from Our Lady. Was diagnosed with illness.

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, learn how an average Christian school in the heart of Chicagoland raised $298K at their fundraising gala last year!Join us for part #4 of the $10M Story as we sit down with Mai Wilson from Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart. From launching a school in a borrowed church with just nine students to hosting a $298K gala that fully funded an entire year, we're talking about the real steps, tough decisions, and bold faith that made it happen.Hear how a stay-at-home mom with no fundraising background started a Christian school from scratch. Find out why they banned tech in the classroom—and why students and parents loved it. Discover what changed when they stopped selling tables and auction baskets. And learn how Mai raised $298K in one night—with no tickets, raffles, or sponsors involved!So whether you're running a small private school or are just tired of hosting galas that barely break even, tune in today to learn how to make a real difference in your organization through the Perfect Vision Dinner Mentorship Program. Learn what happens when you cast the net on the other side!Don't forget to check out Mai's website at chestertoniheart.org to learn more about her Chesterton Academy, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring nonprofit success stories.Next week, we'll be talking about how a maternity home raised $592K in San Diego. Don't miss out!ASK US A QUESTION:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT?Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years.The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his lifetime and raised over $1 billion worldwide, Jim and Jason have partnered together to bring you Fundraising Masterminds. Our first course, The Perfect Vision Dinner is a time-tested proven formula that will introduce our development system and grow your nonprofit to its maximum potential.The course includes 20-hours of personalized development coaching from Jim Dempsey and Jason Galicinski and also includes a real-time community group where you have access to everyone attending the course and also our Masterminds throughout the course.The goal for this course is to fully equip you with a Biblical basis for Development so that you can Win, Keep and Lift new partners to higher levels of involvement with your nonprofit. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FundraisingMasterminds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/fundraising.masterminds⁠⁠⁠Episode Keywords:christian school, classical education, fueling classical education, gala, the $10m story, the 10m story, the 10 million dollar story, 10 million dollar story, $10m story, fundraising gala, mai wilson, chesterton academy, chesterton academy of the immaculate heart, $298K gala, private school, small private school, small christian school, perfect vision dinner, vision dinner, perfect vision dinner mentorship program, chesterton, jim dempsey, nonprofit success stories, nonprofits.

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.“  As we read through the stories of the desert fathers and the trials and temptations they experienced in relation to their passions, we began to see with greater clarity how we must cling to God and rely on His grace. No matter how disciplined or virtuous an individual may be the wiles of the devil are always going to be relentless and fierce. If the Evil One can appear as an “angel of light”, then he most assuredly can present a thought to the mind that leads one to assent to sin or present himself as the very object of temptation. In the stories of the fathers tonight, the object of temptation was women or thoughts about them that arise through direct contact, conversation or imagination.  It would be very easy for us and it is often a danger when the Fathers are read out of context to have our thoughts devolve into a negative anthropology - a negative image of what it is to be a human being as well as a sexual being. In hearing some of the stories, one might think that the monks simply sought to destroy this part of themselves or to bury it whether consciously or unconsciously. Perhaps it was simply a manifestation of masochistic repression. Thus, we must read these stories in a discerning fashion. Yet, even more so, we must read them in context; not only in the context of the larger corpus of the writings we are considering, but in the context of our spiritual lives. For it is only within our own hearts that we begin to understand the nature of human desire as part of our identity and experience of the world. It is also only within our hearts that we understand that desire gives us the capacity to love and give ourselves in love. The ascetic life must reveal that we understand that we are created in the image and likeness of God and that with which He has endowed us is good. It only becomes destructive when it is distorted by sin and selfishness. We must also understand that these desires are very powerful – capable of leading us to great good or, outside of the grace of God, to become something that brings us unending grief. We must read the Fathers writings, then, within the context of interiorizing the worldview rooted in faith that they put forward. Do we desire what they desired? Are longing for God and the desire to please him the reality that drives us forward in our day-to-day lives? Do we understand that it is only by living in the grace of God, living in Christ, that we become fully human? --- Text of chat during the group: 00:19:21 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 221 # D 00:28:08 Rebecca Thérèse: Do you think that lack of asceticism is a cause of clergy or monks perpetrating abuse or could it  an indicator that perhaps abusers have entered these vocations/occupations with nefarious motives hence they would not be committed to the more challenging aspects of these ways of life? 01:01:49 Forrest Cavalier: Father, I expected to see the mention that desire for sexual relations outside of matrimony is irrational selfishness (especially victimizing women and offspring), and use the contemplation of that realization to dissuade the passions. But I haven't noticed that in any of these stories so far, which combat the temptation with physical activity (fasting, fleeing, burning) only. Am I missing it? It seems the intellect is ignored. 01:06:47 Mary Clare Wax: The tender love of a perfect Mother, the Mother of God, and consecrating ourselves to her Immaculate Heart is very powerful in this day and age. When we do this, it is like riding the waves of grace rather than being tumbled underneath them. 01:07:11 Sr. Charista Maria: Reacted to "The tender love of a..." with

Questions Covered:  05:40 – Where can I learn more about St. Stephen, the proto-martyr? 19:37 – How does devotion to Mary's Immaculate Heart not take away from Jesus? 29:26 – Does John 6:37 contradict the Catholic view of Salvation? 40:53 – Why are Catholics allowed to marry non-Catholics including non-Christians with a dispensation? 46:42 – How can others outside the Catholic faith be saved if they have never had the chance to hear about Christ? 52:51 – A Protestant friend says the Bible dictates that Eucharist was a full meal, and not just a bit of bread and wine, so how does the Catholic Church respond to this? …

Questions Covered:  03:17 – I'm about to turn 82; how can old people deal with technology and progress? 12:08 – Is God displeased with quiet / subtle presentations of faith vs. publicly declaring the faith? 19:03 – Am I being prideful because I find it hard to accept help? 28:45 – Jesus said forgive your brother 77 times 7, how do I forgive people who've hurt me while I'm still in relation to them? 35:44 – Is it immoral to celebrate the death of those we view as enemies? 47:18 – Is it okay to make my own icon(s) (Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart) for my mother? 51:52 – It doesn't make sense to a Protestant friend of mine of how infants can be baptized, especially if the parents are just doing the motions? …