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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.A top Catholic official in Nepal has welcomed the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Father Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator, author, and the President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he went on to study at Gonzaga University, the Gregorian University in Rome, and the Catholic University of America, where he earned a PhD in philosophy. He later served as President of Gonzaga University, where he became known for blending academic excellence with faith formation. Today, Father Spitzer leads the Magis Center, which produces resources on the intersection of faith, science, and reason, and he continues to write and speak globally on subjects ranging from metaphysics to moral theology to spiritual warfare. In this episode, Brad sits down with Father Spitzer at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, for a candid conversation about his book Christ vs. Satan in Our Daily Lives and the reality of spiritual battle. Father Spitzer shares formative stories from his upbringing in Hawaii, his Jesuit formation, and the pivotal moments when challenges like vision loss became turning points for deeper faith. He unpacks the eight deadly sins, the tactics of the evil one, and the role of prayer, confession, and the Eucharist in resisting temptation. Along the way, he offers practical wisdom on discernment, the power of gratitude, and why the rosary remains one of the strongest weapons in spiritual life. “To live without thankfulness is the most self-centered way to live.” – Father Spitzer “Lord, you are the just judge. You take care of it.” – Father Spitzer “Nip temptation in the bud early. Don't wait until it grows into something that can destroy you.” – Father Spitzer This Week on The Wow Factor Growing up in Honolulu and how his parents shaped his faith and values Discovering proofs of God's existence in philosophy and science during college How his mother's prayers and wisdom steadied him in seasons of doubt The diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa and how it reshaped his calling Discernment of spirits: learning to reject the “rhetoric of damaged goods” Why the devil's greatest lie is convincing people he doesn't exist The eight deadly sins, their tentacles in modern life, and how to resist them Practical tools for spiritual resilience: Eucharist, confession, daily prayer, and the rosary Why 90% of the fruit of prayer comes outside of prayer Encouragement for parents: the power of modeling prayer and faith for their children Father Spitzer's Word of Wisdom Bring every temptation and struggle to God. Don't fight it in your own strength. Dependence on Him, daily prayer, and trust in His unconditional love are the surest path to freedom and joy. Connect With Father Spitzer: Magis Center Instagram Magis Center YouTube Magis Center LinkedIn Magis Center Facebook Fr. Spitzer Facebook Connect with The Wow Factor:    WOW Factor Website    Brad Formsma on LinkedIn     Brad Formsma on Instagram     Brad Formsma on Facebook     X (formerly Twitter)    

The screenwriters Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn are cousins, and they grew up in the 1970s and '80s in a big Catholic extended family in St. Louis. The Gunns are an incredibly creative clan that has produced all sorts of actors and writers and directors, including Brian's brother James, who you might know as the director of the most recent “Superman” movie and the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. Brian and Mark are both Jesuit educated twice over, alumni of St. Louis University High School and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was during college that they started performing sketch comedy together, and they both moved to Los Angeles in the '90s to pursue Hollywood dreams. Since then, Brian and Mark have worked together on films and TV shows, including the family adventure movie “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and a 2019 superhero horror film called “Brightburn” featuring Elizabeth Banks. Their first project that made it big was a movie and series called “2gether,” which debuted on MTV in 2000. It was a hilarious parody of the boy band era of Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC and it was influential on the development of AMDG host Mike Jordan Laskey's sense of humor. The actors playing the boy band became an actual boy band themselves, opening for Britney Spears and hitting the Billboard charts with two different albums. If you are an elder millennial, all we have to say is, “I know my calculus,” and you'll sing back: “You plus me equals us.” Mike asked Brian and Mark about their family and their Jesuit education, how they work together as a writing team, and what it's like to work in the film industry. Mark and Brian also shared some creative tips they've learned in more than a quarter century in the trade. Finally, Mike couldn't let them go without reminiscing about “2gether” and marveling at the fact that 25 years after the movie's debut, the most popular film in the world right now is another movie about a fictional boy band. Though this new one is composed of demons and they're being hunted by a KPop girl group... Anyway, we think you'll enjoy this sneak peek into the lives of Hollywood screenwriters. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

In this riveting episode of Unleashing Intuition Secrets, host Michael Jaco is joined by author and researcher Leo Zagami, known for exposing the shadowy networks of the Illuminati and their grip on global power. Together, they break down shocking events tied to the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, examining whether mind control, extremist groups, and orchestrated manipulation were at play. The conversation digs deep into the hidden influence of secret societies, the rise of modern terrorism, and the cultural ideologies being weaponized to destabilize society. Leo shares his personal insights and historical perspective on how political manipulation, globalist agendas, and covert power structures continue to shape today's world. With Michael's background in military intelligence and Leo's deep knowledge of esoteric systems, this dialogue offers a rare and eye-opening glimpse into the battle between freedom and control. This episode challenges you to look beyond the headlines and uncover the hidden forces driving today's crises.

Fr Spitzer explains some of the miraculous events related to apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He then goes on to give us some tips on how to pray the rosary, digging into the treasury of spiritual wealth found in the Ignatian tradition. Fr. Spitzer is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) and is currently the President of the Magis Center and the Spitzer Center.

St. Vincent Pallotti said, “Seek God and you will find God. Seek God in all things and youwill find God in all things. Seek God always and you will always find God.” When I was in highschool, this was used as a call and response to get the lunchroom or assembly to be quiet. Inhindsight, it is pretty sad that we took such beautiful words and reduced them to a bit of a Pavlovianresponse to get high schoolers to zip it, but I digress. At the heart of Pallotti's sentiment is this: Godis everywhere (this is the Jesuit side of Pallotti coming out) and all we have to do to find him is openour eyes and our hearts and look for him.I have been sitting with this strange scene that is a mix of a drama movie and spiritualwriting. I imagine two people talking after some form of suffering, maybe it is raining for cinematiceffect, with one looking at the other and saying, “how can you endure _____ and still see love?” Theother person, after a pause, responds, “how can I not? It is like opening your eyes on a clear day andtrying not to see the sunlight. All there is around me is love. Every color, shape, and composite thingradiates the love of God. It is inexplicable, but I can't really explain seeing the light either- it simplyis. And so too, in an even deeper way, is the infinite love of God.” I have not played out the rest ofthe script, but I do not think I will write the whole movie anyways.We live in, to say it in highly a-theological language, a pretty messed up world. War, violence,natural disasters, poverty, and so much more make it hard to watch the news and, somewhatunderstandably, hard for people to look at that seemingly endless void of evil and see a God, letalone the Christian God who is infinite love. And yet, as friends and followers of Jesus, we areinvited to open our eyes and to see love all around us. Yes, it is difficult, but it is necessary when ourcontext is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.In the last few weeks, I have faced the loss of a friend, accompanied some of my studentsthrough their own loss, and more of the normal ups and downs of life. It has not been easy, and yetwhen I open my eyes, once the dust settles and I have a chance to remember who I am and where Iam, all I see is love. I am aware, though, that this is a conscious choice. The easiest thing is to see thesuffering and to sit in it. As I said in my last post, suffering is a guarantee in life. If that is all we see,life looks bleak and even meaningless. If we see love, we realize that suffering can have meaning inour lives and that death and sin do not have the final say. Today and every day, regardless of whereyou find yourself, what you endure, and how you are feeling, let us follow Pallotti's model and seekGod, because when we do, we will realize that he is all around us and the only thing we can see if wechoose to look for Him. 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.   Resources:Listen to On Mission: Talking to Children About SufferingOn Mission: St. Vincent PallottiBrowse Self Care ResourcesRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Ian Auzenne and Coach Lou Valdin co-hosted WWL's weekly "Prep Football Roundup." The guys reported live from the Caesar's Superdome for the "Inspire The City Invitational," honoring the legendary Ed Daniels. The event featured a doubleheader, with Archbishop Rummel vs. U-High and Edna Karr vs. American Heritage (FL). Ian interviewed Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, about the Superdome. Ian and Coach Lou spoke to WWL reporters live at some of the best games across the state, including St. Thomas More at Catholic-Baton Rouge, Lafayette Christian Academy at Carencro, Brother Martin at St. Paul's, and E.D. White at Jesuit, among others. They recapped Rummel's win over U-High with WWL's Jeff Palermo.

The triumph of the cross is that, though suffering is always with us and may make us think we are far from God, when we suffer, we share in the life of God. Defeat, then, is victory. The holy Cross triumphs!About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year's experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian sit down with Jack Bentz, S.J., a Jesuit priest and the host of the “Catholics in Ordinary Time” podcast and Substack. Father Jack also works in campus ministry at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Ashley, Sebastian and Father Jack discuss: - What kids are looking for in campus ministry and parish settings - Surprise lessons from a Jordan Peterson talk - The ways parishes can get people coming back to Mass In Signs of the Times, Ashley and Sebastian discuss the recent canonizations of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the “Grace for the World” concert being hosted at the Vatican with notable A-listers and Pope Leo's upcoming 70th birthday. In a new expanded version of our faith sharing segment, “As One Friend Speaks to Another,” Jack Consolie, Outreach's communications and development associate, discusses his recent article: “Carlo Acutis and I: The (complicated) spiritual connection of a shared cancer journey.” Our faith sharing segment is a project funded by a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc.  Links for further reading: - Fr. Jack's podcast: Catholics in Ordinary Time - Fr. Jack's Substack - Jack Consolie's article: “Carlo Acutis and I: The (complicated) spiritual connection of a shared cancer journey” - Pope Leo XIV declares Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints in a celebration of youthful devotion - On the ground for the canonization of Saints Acutis and Frassati: Crowds, communion and Cheez-Its You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we step away from the American story and cross the Atlantic to witness one of the most turbulent centuries in the history of the Catholic Church. From the chaos of the French Revolution to the rise and exile of popes, from clashes with Freemasonry to the revival of the Jesuits, the 19th century redefined the Church. Discover how the papacy went from political captivity to spiritual resurgence, laying the groundwork for its future in the modern world.#CatholicHistory #PapalHistory #Jesuits #Freemasonry #Vatican #ChurchAndState #SyllabusOfErrors #Ultramontanism #PopePiusIX #HistoryPodcast #UShistory #Americanhistory #AmericanrevolutionSupport the show:Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacyPatreon: http://patreon.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a book: http://bit.ly/40ckJ8EHave questions, comments or feedback? Here are ways to contact me:Email Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comHow to listen: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcastMusic Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Pope Leo XIV has lauded people of different religions in Bangladesh for exhibiting unity amid natural disasters, tragedies. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.comFor news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

In this episode you will hear:   (02:42) In the News   Vince joins Mark to discuss an article that ran in the Duke Chronicle about Duke admitting 50 students off the waitlist in August. Vince and Mark discuss why this is happening and whether it is happening at other colleges   Mark continues to share insights from an article that the Chronicle of Higher Education Ran Entitled, “The Money Problem No College Can Escape”   (29:02) Our Roundtable is back. Susan, Julia, Hilary and Mark discuss the Secondary School Report, what is it and how does it factor into admission decisions-Part 2 of 3   (43:20) College Spotlight Interview, Grant Gosselin, Chief Enrollment officer at Boston College   Grant shares his experience from his active role as a student in the admission office to graduating to the Caroll School of Management at BC to becoming the chief enrollment officer. Grant tells us how BC is different from the other many universities in the Boston area. Grant tells us how BC is different from the other 26 Jesuit schools. Grant talks about the 3 questions that grew out of a sermon that BC asks all of its students to ask each other   Recommended Resource-Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application-     Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast.   You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day.   To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses.   Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions:   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast:   https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast   1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript   We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK.   Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast.   If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful!   If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live.   Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends:   Check out the college websites Mark recommends:   If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link:     If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/

Have you ever wondered if spiritual direction is only for people discerning big decisions — or if lay people can really be spiritual directors?In this episode of He Leadeth Me, Jess is joined by Fr. Anthony Weick, a spiritual director at Grand Coteau retreat center, and Eve Doran, Program Director for the FOCUS Spiritual Development Team, to answer your top questions about spiritual direction. Together, they discuss:Whether lay people can serve as spiritual directors and what the Church says about itHow to know if you need a spiritual director — and what to expect from the experiencePractical tips for preparing, going deeper, and discerning when it might be time for a new directorWhether you're new to direction or looking to make the most of your current relationship with a director, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and practical guidance.Fr. Anthony Wieck is a Jesuit priest of the Central & Southern province. He is the sixth of nine children, and was raised on a farm in Oregon. Fr. Anthony began religious life 31 years ago, spending his first five years of formation in Rome, Italy.  As a Jesuit, he taught in three high schools in the province.  Recently he spent seven years as retreat master at the White House Retreat Center in St. Louis, coupled with spiritual direction and professorial duties at the diocesan seminary there. Now he offers great numbers of directed and preached retreats at the newly-refurbished facility in Grand Coteau, Louisiana.Eve Doran grew up in Georgia. She is 1 of 5 children, right in the middle of 2 sets of twins. She now lives in New Braunfels, TX with her husband Stephen. This is her 6th year on staff with FOCUS. She spent 2 years on campus in Louisiana, 3 on campus in Texas, and is now the Program Director for the Spiritual Development Team.

Preterism says prophecy is already fulfilled. Some even claim Jesus returned in 70 A.D. But the Bible says otherwise. In this episode, we expose how a Jesuit scheme from the 1600s twisted prophecy to protect Rome, why it doesn't align with Scripture, and what the Word of God actually says about the Antichrist, the Great Tribulation, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She is patient, joyful and learning. All great things to embody. I sit down with Haley O'Connor for a conversation that's both lively and deeply grounded in faith. This is part one with part two airing next week.We talk about what she's watching these days (Paw Patrol, K-Pop, Somebody Feel Phil) and explore what it means to be a “spicy Christian woman.” For Haley it's living with quiet confidence, holding to her core beliefs, and navigating the very real struggle of people-pleasing which is something many women experience. It's a challenge for her, particularly in situations where she might need to speak up for her beliefs or hasn't fully thought through her commitments. Can you relate?Haley shares openly about her journey of faith and how she sees God in the everyday—through her children, supportive people in her life, and even in life's challenges. Rooted in her Jesuit philosophy of finding God in all things, she reminds us that even in difficult scenarios, there's an opportunity to experience His presence.Together, we unpack the courage it takes to speak up, the grace of flexibility, and the freedom that comes from trusting God in unexpected places.Haley is our first guest for the series, Spicy Christian Women - Becoming All that and a Bag of Chips.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Sometimes a small step in the wrong direction can be magnified by factors such as greed and willful moral blindness. This was the case seventy years before St. Peter Claver was born to a farming family outside of Barcelona, Spain in 1580. King Ferdinand of Spain authorized the purchase of 250 African slaves in Lisbon for his territories in New Spain. One hundred years later, 10,000 African slaves were arriving every year to the New Kingdom of Granada, today known as Columbia. The king's small decision to supposedly help farmers and landowners in New Spain meet their need for laborers allowed the slave trade to grow to epidemic proportions throughout the Americas.  St. Peter's life's work as a Jesuit priest was helping the men and women who arrived sick, exhausted, and maltreated to the port city of Cartagena. He would meet the ships upon their arrival and go down into the holds where the human cargo was packed tightly together. It is estimated that one third of the men and women died in transit. Peter would carry medicine, food, bread, and lemons to those who survived. He attended to their human needs first and then, over time, tried his best to meet their spiritual needs.  Peter also preached the Gospel message to the merchants, sailors, and ship owners. He tried to impress upon them that we are all human beings and that we have a common need to be treated with dignity and respect. When he visited the plantations where the African slaves were working, he would stay with them rather than in the comfortable homes of the landowners. He preached in the city squares, country areas, and was often among the sick in the hospitals. Fellow Jesuit Fr. John Hardon could have been reflecting on the life of Peter Claver when he wrote: “Love is shown more in deeds than in words. Love does not mean that I like doing what I'm doing, love means that I do it, and the doing is your love.”    Over the course of his life, the conservative estimate is that Peter baptized 300,000 people - and he continued his instructions after they were baptized by distributing holy pictures and having translators help him to preach. He heard 5,000 confessions on a yearly basis. It should be no surprise that his last years were filled with ill health. Unable to leave his room, his community assigned an ex-slave to attend to his needs. Unfortunately, this man mistreated Fr. Claver and stole his food. Peter did not complain, seeing his ill treatment as a penance for his sins. When he died on September 8, 1654, word spread quickly. People came from all over the countryside to visit his room, which was soon stripped of everything that might be considered a relic. His life was such a heroic example of the Christian praxis of love and the exercise of human rights that September 9th, the day after Peter's death, is celebrated today in Columbia as Human Rights Day.  St. Peter Claver, friend of the marginalized and oppressed, pray for us.   Blessings, Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Peter Claver, 1581-1654; as a Jesuit, he sailed to Cartagena , a port city in the Caribbean, where the slave trade flourished; as soon as a slave ship entered the port, Peter Claver moved into its infested hold to minister to the ill-treated and exhausted passengers; after the slaves were herded off of the ship, Peter Claver plunged in among them with medicines, food, bread, brandy, lemons, and tobacco; with the help of interpreters, he gave them basic instruction and assured them of their human dignity; he instructed and baptized an estimated 200,000 slaves; after a long illness, he died in 1854 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/9/25 Gospel: Luke 6:12-19

 In this episode we talk:The recipe for connectivity; making people feel safe, seen, and cherished.The sad side effects of social media creating a culture of "see and be seen," instead of creating real true connection.How to show up and and be the energy that you're craving in your own life.and SO much more!Follow Madison: @madisoncicconeWork with Madison 1 x1: https://stan.store/MadisonCicconeMadison's Website: https://madisonciccone.com/Buy the Gratitude Journal on Amazon PrimeRide with her at SoulCycle in Boston

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Send us a textUniversity of Maryland School of Dentistry alumnus Robert E. Morris, DDS '69, MPH, FICD, shares his extraordinary life story that spans continents, including his experiences treating villagers in Vietnam, building public health systems in Kuwait, and training oral health leaders in the Caribbean.The recipient of a University of Maryland, Baltimore honorary Doctor of Public Service degree recounts his harrowing survival during the invasion of Kuwait, detailed in his book “120 Days in Deep Hiding: Outwitting the Iraqis in Occupied Kuwait.” He also discusses his philanthropic efforts with the Mai Tam House of Hope in Vietnam, which serves mothers and children affected by HIV/AIDS, and reflects on the Jesuit values that have guided his career. Morris also wrote an autobiography, "The Life of My Choice: Tales of a Traveling Man."00:00 Introduction to Dr. Robert E. Morris02:27 Early Life and Education05:39 Career Beginnings and Vietnam Experience08:39 Global Health Leadership and Public Health14:49 The Kuwait Invasion and Survival26:59 Saddam Hussein's Announcement and Hostage Situation27:30 Near-Plane Crash and Journey to Safety28:52 Movie Offer and General Schwartzkoff's Invasion29:17 Reunion at Andrews Air Force Base31:33 Founding the Mai Tam House in Vietnam34:50 Impact and Success of the Orphanage41:29 Encouraging Future Generations in Dentistry45:36 Lifelong Learning and Irish Studies48:29 Publishing Books and Final ThoughtsListen to The UMB Pulse on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you like to listen. The UMB Pulse is also now on YouTube.Visit our website at umaryland.edu/pulse or email us at umbpulse@umaryland.edu.

For many, stargazing means swooning over the latest song, tweet, or Instagram post from Taylor Swift. But for Jesuit brother GUY CONSOLMAGNO, it's – almost – a search for the heavens. He's about to finish a ten-year term as director of the Vatican Observatory. Br Guy, who has science degrees from Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is the Pope's astronomer. GUEST:Brother Guy Consolmagno is an American research astronomer, physicist, religious brother, director of the Vatican Observatory

As Israel intensifies its operations in the Gaza Strip, two of the most significant Christian leaders have declared their priests and nuns will not leave their congregations in Gaza City. The Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzabella and Theophilos III, have described the forced relocation of the city's residents as akin to a “death sentence”. Professor BENJAMIN ISAKHAN of Deakin University researches the plight of religious minorities in the region.Just how liberal do you have to be to be thrown out of the very permissive Episcopal Church in the United States? That's what's happened to one minister, whose name is Hunt Priest. He's been defrocked for dabbling in psychedelic drugs. The church says he crossed the line by advocating the illegal use of drugs. KATHRYN POST of the Religion News Service has been following the story.For many, stargazing means swooning over the latest song, tweet, or Instagram post from Taylor Swift. But for Jesuit brother GUY CONSOLMAGNO, it's – almost – a search for the heavens. He's about to finish a ten-year term as director of the Vatican Observatory. Br Guy, who has science degrees from Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is the Pope's astronomer. GUESTS:Benjamin Isakhan is Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the Alfred Deakin Institute and Professor of International Politics in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin UniversityKathryn Post is a journalist from the Religious News Service who wrote a piece on Hunt PriestBrother Guy Consolmagno is an American research astronomer, physicist, religious brother, director of the Vatican Observatory

Today we're diving into a major prophecy headline: Pope Leo is continuing Pope Francis's legacy of so-called “openness,” pushing LGBTQ inclusion deeper into the Catholic Church.   Jesuit priest James Martin says the Pope is committed to this agenda—and many believe it's laying the groundwork for the prophesied One World Religion. Revelation warns of a False Prophet who looks like a lamb but speaks like a dragon, and these moves sound eerily familiar.  Add to that Macron's war rhetoric, Jordan's stance against Israel, and the UN's globalist agenda—it all points to the rise of the end-time system.   📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jesuits, officially known as the Society of Jesus, are one of the most influential religious orders in the Catholic Church. Founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola, they have played a central role in education, missionary work, science, and global history. This video explores who the Jesuits are, their origins, their impact on the Counter-Reformation, and their lasting influence on culture, politics, and spirituality.Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateSources/Recomended Reading:Freidrich, Markus (2023). "The Jesuits: A History". Princeton University Press.Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.O'Malley, John W. (2014). "The Jesuits: A History from Ignatius to the Present". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a group of sisters that I have admired for over 50 years since I was a Jesuit novice, the Little Sisters of The Poor. Today is the day that they honor their foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan. To learn more about this great saint and how she recognized Christ, listen to this reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

How do you build a church in a land that doesn’t want you? In this episode, we follow the early development of the Catholic Church in the United States—from Maryland’s founding as a Catholic refuge to the challenges of worship in secret and organizing without bishops. At the center of it all is John Carroll, a Jesuit priest who would become the first bishop in American history. Through political suspicion, missionary improvisation, and internal conflict, Carroll and his fellow Catholics carved out space for faith in a revolutionary new republic. #CatholicHistory #JohnCarroll #AmericanCatholics #PapacyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #FoundingEra #ChurchAndState #USHistory #ReligiousFreedomSupport the show:Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacyPatreon: http://patreon.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a book: http://bit.ly/40ckJ8EHave questions, comments or feedback? Here are ways to contact me:Email Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comHow to listen: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcastMusic Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J: 2/10 M: 1/10 Each week we choose a movie from one of the horror genre to discuss the following week. Follow along each week by keeping up with the movies we are watching to stay in the loop with the movie club! Check out other podcasts, coffee and pins at www.darkroastcult.com ! THANKS TO ANDREW FOR MAKING THE INTRO SONG. (soundcloud.com / andoryukesuta)@andoryukesuta In the early morning hours on November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murders his entire family with a rifle at their home of 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. One year later, middle-class newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz move into the house with Kathy's three children from a prior marriage: Greg, Matt, and Amy. Despite George's irreligiousness, Kathy, a nominal Roman Catholic, requests Jesuit priest Father Frank Delaney to bless the home. Delaney arrives while the family is out boating. Upon entering the house, Delaney is swarmed by flies upstairs and hears a hostile voice ordering him to leave, causing him to flee. The next day, Kathy's aunt Helena, a nun, visits the house but becomes violently ill and leaves abruptly, confounding Kathy. The Lutzes' domestic life begins a sharp decline over the ensuing weeks: George becomes uncharacteristically volatile and abusive, and obsesses over keeping the home warm with firewood, despite Kathy's insistence that it is not cold. George recurrently awakens at 3:15 a.m.—the same time the DeFeos were murdered—while Kathy suffers disturbing nightmares. Before Kathy's brother Jimmy's engagement party one night, $1,500 cash to be paid to the caterer inexplicably goes missing in the house. Meanwhile, Jackie, the babysitter watching Amy for the evening, is locked inside a bedroom closet by an unseen force. Further unexplained incidents occur when one of the two boys suffers a crushed hand when a sash window falls on it, and Amy has an imaginary friend, Jody, who seems to be of a malevolent nature. One night, Kathy glimpses two red, swine-like eyes outside Amy's second-story bedroom window. Delaney makes several attempts to intervene that seem to be thwarted by unusual accidents and occurrences: His phone calls to the home are frequently experienced by Kathy as static noise, and on one occasion his car malfunctions en route to the house, nearly causing a fatal crash. Convinced there are demonic forces at work, Delaney grows frustrated by the lack of support from his superiors in the diocese. Meanwhile, George's land surveying business begins to suffer due to his lack of attendance, concerning his business partner, Jeff. Jeff's wife, Carolyn, who has psychic proclivities, is both repulsed and intrigued by the things she feels when at the house.

The Supreme Truth—eternal, formless yet personal, beyond time and space—gets tied up with a rope. In this rich and revealing episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how love alone—not ritual, renunciation, or knowledge—can bind the Absolute. Featuring insights from Jesuit mysticism, Krishna's childhood pastimes, and a few insects with questionable IQs.

This week, we're bringing you back to 2021, to a conversation we had with David Inczauskis SJ.Have you heard about the cool new Liberation Theology podcast on the block? No? Well, let us tell you! This week, we're joined by David Inczauskis SJ, the host of The Liberation Theology Podcast. Give David a follow on twitter @LibTheoJesuit and check out his pod! Intro Music by Amaryah Armstrong Outro music by theillogicalspoon https://theillalogicalspoon.bandcamp.com/track/hoods-up-the-low-down-technified-blues*Support The Magnificast on Patreon* http://patreon.com/themagnificast *Get Magnificast Merch* https://www.redbubble.com

Could today's war in Gaza be part of a blood oath sworn thousands of years ago?In this explosive episode of Wake Up with Miya, returning guest Gary Wayne, author of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy Volumes 1 & 2, unpacks the spiritual roots of the Gaza conflict, the transgenerational hatred linked to Nephilim bloodlines, and how this ties into the Gog of Magog war prophecy in Ezekiel 38.We go deep into:The giants of Gaza: who the Philistines really were and how they merged with other hybrid tribesThe blood oath of the Amalekites and its spiritual legacy in modern geopoliticsWhy today's war isn't Gog & Magog yet—but is setting the stage for itHow Project Blue Beam and alien deception fit the Antichrist's playbookThe true power structure: bloodlines, Jesuits, secret societies, and the 33 invisible familiesThe coming false Armageddon that may deceive even the electWhy we're reliving the Days of Noah—and what that really meansGary breaks down the prophetic chessboard like no one else can—backed by deep scripture, ancient texts, elite bloodline records, and spiritual discernment.This isn't just history. It's the blueprint for what's happening now.

The Supreme Truth—eternal, formless yet personal, beyond time and space—gets tied up with a rope. In this rich and revealing episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how love alone—not ritual, renunciation, or knowledge—can bind the Absolute. Featuring insights from Jesuit mysticism, Krishna's childhood pastimes, and a few insects with questionable IQs.

Ashley Solomon is Head of Historical Performance and Professor at the Royal College of Music. He is a baroque flute and recorder player who has performed as a soloist all over the world. He co-founded the baroque ensemble Florilegium in 1991. Since then they have made over 35 recordings and performed all over the world, including almost a hundred appearances at London's  Wigmore Hall. Ashley has been working with indigenous musicians in Bolivia for over twenty years, uncovering and exploring a baroque  musical tradition dating back to the Jesuit missions in the 17th century.  https://www.rcm.ac.uk/hp/professors/details/?id=01414

This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. Writer and PCFM official Catholicism Correspondent Rob Rubsam is back for another Martin Scorsese examination of faith: 2016's SILENCE. We talk Jesuits, Japan, nuance, and our own religious baggage. Great, thoughtful ep - hope you enjoy! Follow Rob Rubsam: https://www.robertrubsam.com/ Thanks as always to Jetski for our theme music and to Jeremy Allison for our artwork.   Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

It's always a spiritual awakening when David Boyle joins me at the Virtual Alexandria. We'll explore the profound and inspiring life of Anthony DeMello, a renowned Jesuit priest, psychotherapist, and spiritual teacher. Discover how his unique blend of Eastern and Western spirituality has touched countless lives and continues to offer wisdom on self-awareness and inner peace. Through captivating stories and insightful teachings, we'll delve into DeMello's journey and the timeless lessons he imparted. We need his message more than ever. More on David: https://davethedude48.wixsite.com/wisdom-well https://www.youtube.com/@twophlaggargleblap Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288

Episode Synopsis:Are the problems with Catholicism only doctrinal, or is the smoke of Satan billowing from the walls of the Vatican and prepping us to accept an alien savior? We talk about this and much more, including:What is Fatima and how is it misleading millions of people?Who are the Jesuits and what are they doing with the Lucifer Telescope?Is the Vatican pushing us to look for an extraterrestrial savior?What was the Satanic enthronement ceremony that took place in the Vatican?How is Catholicism laying the groundwork for a universal religion?Original Air DateAugust 20th, 2025Show HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…ORP ApparelMerch StoreConnect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram

Fr. Anthony Wieck and Kris McGregor continue this series centered around the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This episode continues the analogy of the charism triptych and examines St. Ignatius's role in the founding of the Jesuits. The post HSE4 – St. Ignatius, A Man of the Church – The Heart of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola with Fr. Anthony Wieck S.J. – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show for a third time: Satanic ritual abuse, mind control, Stargate, Freemason, Jesuit, and organized abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, loving mother, founder, content creator, and host of ‘The Quickening Project', faithful servant to the most high, gardener, floral design extraordinaire, singer and songwriter, poetry reader and creative writer: KadayaIn case you missed either of Kadaya's incredible episodes she did here on this show, here is a brief synopsis of her testimony as well as some things we will be talking about today: From infancy, Kadaya endured Illuminati and MONARCH trauma-based mind control programming involving electroshock, drowning, and ritualistic abuse to create dissociative identities. Taken to Masonic lodges, churches, the Vatican, and even a movie theater basement for Stargate programming, her intelligence and spiritual gifts were exploited by Freemasons, Jesuits, and royal bloodlines for dark agendas. Despite a “happy childhood” facade, her hidden alters suffered heinous abuse disguised as legitimate operations.Her escape cost her dearly - betrayal by family, friends, and her husband, who secured a protection order, taking her children, home, and livelihood. Gang-stalked and targeted, she found refuge with a righteous family and Restoration in Christ Ministries, working to deprogram and integrate memories. Despite losing her children to a corrupt system, Kadaya fights for their freedom and exposes systemic abuse.Through The Quickening Project on Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram, Kadaya shares 444 Hz worship music, offering survivors healing. A gardener, floral designer, singer, songwriter, and poet, she transforms pain into anthems, exposing trafficking networks in churches, pizza chains, and amusement parks. Her upcoming book and affidavit aim to reveal the cult's secrets, seeking justice and salvation.Kadaya's courage is a clarion call: you are not alone, and your pain is not your identity. An absolute warrioress and passionate purveyor of truth, she invites all to join her crusade for a world where no child is enslaved, and love triumphs over evil. Kadaya's journey is a radiant melody of healing, redemption, and restoration, an unyielding flame of hope that pierces through the darkest shadows, inspiring all to rise and reclaim the light.DONATE TO KADAYA'S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/cb63137dCONNECT WITH KADAYA:-YouTube: @thequickeningproject - https://www.youtube.com/@thequickeningproject-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OmNqqtVj3GC91wUqdHAgo?si=KEgkSw9sSUGUtIHheuY3Hg&nd=1&dlsi=0fc9bed697ac4cef-IG: https://www.instagram.com/thequickeningproject/CONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialSubstack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastRIFE TECHNOLOGIES:https://realSupport the show

In this teaching George explores the underrated spiritual value of lightheartedness. Far from being shallow or unserious, lightheartedness is a sign of joy, resilience, and trust in God. Scripture, psychology, and even medicine remind us that laughter heals, strengthens, and connects us. When we recover a lighthearted spirit, we rediscover what it means to live fully, truly, and holy.SLIDES GEORGE READ IN OUR GATHERING“A lighthearted spirit is an essential element of a healthy spiritual life and a healthy life in general. When we lose sight of this serious truth, we cease to live life fully, truly, and wholly. Indeed we fail to be holy.”  - James Martin, Jesuit priest“A good laugh is a sign of love. It may be said to give us a glimpse of, or a first lesson in, the love that God bears for everyone of us.” - Karl Rahner

The Jesuit may have celebrated with showtunes and synodal encounters.Sources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Today in Politics on Trial David tells the tale of the Dreyfus Affair that split France down the middle at the turn of the last century and revealed the grip of a whole host of conspiracy theories. Across a series of courts martial, libel trials, treason trials and parliamentary commissions, the story of a letter found in a wastebin turned into a saga about who really controlled the country. Was it the Jews? The Jesuits? The Freemasons? The army? The Germans? Or nobody at all? Why did Alfred Dreyfus find himself at the centre of it all? And what does all this madness tell us about the paranoid state of American politics today? Tickets are available now for our autumn film season at the Regent Street Cinema in London, starting on 5th September with a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's Rope followed by a live recording of PPF with special guests Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, aka the best-selling husband-and-wife crime-writing duo Nicci French. For tickets and details on all the films https://www.ppfideas.com/events Next Time in Politics on Trial: Anniversary Special: Kafka's The Trial at 100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the show is Dylan Weniger.Dylan is a graduated senior from Sherwood High School in Oregon and will be running for Gonzaga under Pat Tyson this fall.Dylan is the most underrated runners in the Pacific Northwest. This man flies under the radar like no other. Yet somehow, he is a 4:06 miler, he ran 8:14 for 3K, and is a 2x Oregon 6A State Champ (1500m & 3K).How can a two-time state champ fly under the radar?Dylan flies under the radar partially because he only has come on as a dominating high schooler in Oregon late in his career. As you will learn today, Dylan had the worst luck (at least that I have ever heard of) in a postseason during his senior cross season, where he pulled his oblique in a fall at Districts, got sick the next week, right before State. And then, NXR… it's a crazy story. You will be shocked to listen to it today.Today, Dylan and I chat all about his thoughts of his narrative of flying under the radar, what it means for him to leave Oregon and continue his career is Spokane, developing under Coach Tyson at Gonzaga. We also discuss Dylan's stunning and memorable track season, where he went from bombing the Oregon Relays 2-mile, to finishing THIRD at the Jesuit mile as the LAST SEED.Dylan and I also discuss the lowest point of career in that aforementioned senior cross-country season, and the road to redemption, completing the double in the 1500 and 3K at the State meet.There's a lot of athletes who let bad luck and misfortune become the narrative that defines their career. But to learn about the tenacity, resilience, and quick, yet powerful mental shifts that Dylan is able to employ, it's impressive, to say the least. I don't want to give too many spoilers, but this was a good one. Lots to learn from Mr. Underdog himself.Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout!

"Think of yourself in a concert hall listening to the strains of the sweetest music when you suddenly remember that you forgot to lock your car. You are anxious about the car, you cannot walk out of the hall, and you cannot enjoy the music. There you have a perfect image of life as it is lived by most human beings." There, Jesuit priest Anthony de Mello reminds us to focus on the magic in front of us. What are you doing to switch off, and if you cannot do so, how can you do it? That's why we're looking at this week.  You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN   Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Script | 381 Hello, and welcome to episode 381 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  How often do you completely switch yourself off from tasks, projects, emails and messages?  And not just professional emails and messages and tasks, it includes all the WhatsApp messages from friends, strangers and the home projects you promised yourself that you would do this weekend, but never did?  It seems we've found ourselves caught in the to-do trap. Where the only thing on your mind is all the things you've listed somewhere that you think you must do.  It's a horrible existence. As soon as we sit down to relax, our phone reminds us there's more to do. More emails and messages come in, task manager reminders pop up on the screen with a bing telling us we're supposed to call this person or that one.  And given that we now carry our phones around with us everywhere we go, it's as if the phone no longer serves us, but we serve it: jumping to its every whim and beep.  The problem here is that it's not something you suddenly start doing. It's a gradual creep. It begins with waiting for your daughter to text you the time her train arrives at the railway station, to suddenly worrying about whether a customer or your boss sent you last minute Teams message before the end of your work day. You'e got to check right?  And before long, you feel intensely uncomfortable if your phone isn't in your hand or near you. It's then when you have gone beyond experiencing a healthy relationship with your digital devices. It's time to unravel all those now ingrained impulses.  And that's where this week's question comes in. And that means it's time for me to hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Maggie. Maggie asks, hi Carl I see all these productivity YouTube videos, and listen to a lot of podcasts, but very few of them ever talk about how to switch off at the end of the day and relax. This is something I am really struggling at the moment with.  Hi Maggie, thank you for your question.  You're right, I rarely see videos or hear podcasts talking about switching off and relaxing. I do sometimes hear people saying to stop and relax, but not how to do it.  As I mentioned a moment a go, this is not something we just stop doing. It creeps up on you. One moment you're a child without any digital devices, being curious, running around, trying new hobbies then falling asleep to suddenly being held hostage by task lists, projects and long lists of thing you think you should do.  Not to mention the anxiety of responding quickly enough to a friend's text message or your boss's email.  If you think about it, while we seem to have adapted well to this new phenomenon, and appear to just accept this as the way of life, it's really a horrible existence.  Last week, I mentioned that I had embarked on a 13 hour autobiographical TV series on Lord Louis Mountbatten.  The series was recorded in and around 1969, so was shot before the dawn of home computers.  What I noticed was how people in those pre-home computer days relaxed. There were family board games, book reading and going out for walks and having picnics by the river.  Because the only way you could be contacted was via a letter, telegram or land line phone, once you left the house you were free. And “free” in a real sense. If you were to take a walk by the river or pond or lake, you could fully engage with your surroundings and the people you were with.  And family meals were important.  The aristocracy in the UK would dress for dinner, and even as we went into the post-war years, there would be a ritual of adults and children washing their hands before sitting down to dinner.  I rarely see that with people today. I should point out that it's still a good practice to do—you know, washing your hands before eating your meals.  Currently, I am reading the enormous series of books by historian Dominic Sandbrook, the co host of the excellent podcast The Rest is History.  Sandbrook begins this series of books in 1950s UK and I am currently up to 1970, having just finished reading his excellent book Mad As Hell: The Crisis of the 1970s and the Rise of The Populist Right, a book about how US culture changed in the 1970s.  The books have chapters on how families lived and the activities they did in their spare time and as I was reading these chapters I felt a sadness that many of these activities seem to have disappeared.  For instance, in the UK, there was in almost every town and village a working mens club. Yes, today that would be considered sexist, but when these clubs started they were established for the men who worked down the mines or in the factories.  One of the clubs I used to go to would have a guest act on every Sunday night. Sometimes the act was a musician other times it might be a comedian. These clubs would be full of husbands and wives having a drink, playing bingo between the act's sessions.  It was a wonderful evening. I remember never once worrying about work, or even talking about work. It was families talking about where they were going on holiday, playing bingo and watching the acts.  I never experienced what we called in the UK “Sunday night blues”—that depressing feeling of knowing you had to go back to work tomorrow.  I only ever experienced that when I stopped going to the club on a Sunday and instead sitting at home watching TV.  Somehow, we've sacrificed human activities—going out with friends and family three or four times a week—to sitting on sofas watching TV or scrolling through endless feeds in social media. Often feeling jealous of the fake lives people put on there.  And certainly not engaging with other human beings in the same room as you.  And the word “Hobby” seems to have become a quaint old-fashioned word. I mean, who's got time for hobbies today?  And that to me is where people need to start. Have a hobby that does not involve a digital tool.  One of my rediscovered hobbies is collecting books. Real books. I've always enjoyed reading. It's been a big part of my life.  I remember before I got an iPad in January 2011, I would spend weeks deciding which book to take with me on the plane when I travelled. It became an annual ritual. A week or two before I was due to fly I would spend a Saturday afternoon at the bookstore in the local shopping centre looking for something I could read while I was on holiday.  After January 2011, I no longer went to a bookstore. I downloaded books from Apple Books or Amazon. Accidentally, something I had found immensely pleasurable—spending an afternoon wandering around a bookstore, to simply hearing about a book, finding it on a digital bookstore and buying it.  The pleasure of aimlessly wandering around a bookstore was ripped away from me for the sake of convenience.  I can fully understand why the sales of vinyl records and record players have exploded in recent years. The lack of convenience and a limited record collection makes listening to music a genuine pleasure.  Those of a certain age may remember creating something called a “Mix tape”. This was where you recorded from a hi-fi system records to a tape cassette that you could play on a cassette walkman or in the car when going on a long journey.  There was was something deeply pleasurable in make those tapes. I used to do this when going on family holidays. It didn't require a lot of brain power. Just looking through your records (and later CDs) for songs and then recording them, in real time, to a cassette.  You had to sit and listen the whole song before pressing pause on the tape and choosing the next song. Completely inconvenient by today's standards, but that wasn't the point. It was relaxing, enjoyable and there was a sense of pride when finished of a job well done.  And that's where I think we should be looking for activities that help us to switch off at the end of the day or at weekends. Activities that take us away from the digital noise. For example, this year, I've made it a habit to spend a minimum of thirty minutes reading a real book after I finish my evening coaching calls.  I close down my office, grab the book I am currently reading, and go through to the living room, settle down on the sofa with the book and read. While I will read for at least thirty minutes, I often find myself still reading after an hour. During that time, it's just me and little Louis lying next to me.  It's quiet and incredibly relaxing.  Another “hobby” I began this spring was to have a bedding box on the terrace outside my office. In this box I've been growing flowers. It needs watering and the occasional weed needs pulling out. This had led me to want to add more flower boxes for next year.  I've been sketching out on paper ideas of where I'll put these boxes and what flowers I could grow in them. I've even considered growing my own vegetables too.  All non-tech hobbies that have brought some real enjoyment with them.  Other activities you may wish to consider are knitting and needlework. I've remember teaching myself to sow buttons onto shirts and jackets—great fun but can be equally frustrating.  Water colour painting. There's an initial cost in paints and paint books, but again great fun when you get going. This is a particularly good hobby if you like to get out into the countryside.  Winston Churchill used painting as a way to destress at weekends and on holidays.  While I'm not a big fan doing digital detoxes or restricting use of digital tools, that's just a waste of time because you end up finding excuses to check your digital devices.  What I have found, though, is if you have a hobby or activity that is non-digital, you lose the temptation to “check” for messages and notifications. You become engrossed in the activity you engaged in.  Perhaps you could have a Saturday or Sunday morning family walk. Give it some added interest by including some bird spotting or trying to find new routes around the park or woods.  When to comes to switching off, look for activities that don't involve phones or computers. Puzzles are good, learning to detail a car (my current hobby) or some gardening—which can large or small.  I hope that has helped, Maggie. Try to use things to switch off that do not involve a screen and you'll find yourself relaxing and rediscover some lost pleasures in life.  Thank you for your question and thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.   

On this unique episode of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue walks us through his decision to join the Society of Jesus, what he gave up, and what he gained. Using those reflections, he explores how we can all live better.  Show Notes Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life Mary, human nature made perfect  Nebraska bishop calls for prayers to Mary before Trump–Putin meeting on Feast of the Assumption  Why playing board games is a great nightly ritual  AI Resurrection: Grief and Digital Life After Death  The Great Raid (2005) - IMDb iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Father Jack Bentz, SJ, is a Jesuit priest who works in campus ministry at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. He also has a new podcast called “Catholics in Ordinary Time,” which is just an awesome title. The podcast was inspired in large part by his work during the Synod on Synodality at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Hollywood, where he served before moving to Spokane. The parish conducted a whole bunch of listening sessions, just as thousands of parishes around the country did, and Fr. Jack liked that approach. So his new podcast is centered on conversations with all different sorts of Catholics, with him serving as the interviewer and listener as his guests share their stories of faith. Host Mike Jordan Laskey really likes the idea behind his show, because while there are so many different Catholic podcasts out there hosted by members of the clergy, podcasting priests are usually in the position of explainer, apologist or teacher. There's certainly a place for those types of shows, but in this flipped format, Fr. Jack models how a synodal church is a listening church. Fr. Jack and Miked talked about the things Fr. Jack has learned about today's young adults through his work at Gonzaga and at Blessed Sacrament, not to mention his decades of ministry in settings like theatre and other university campus ministry locations. Fr. Jack also shared a bit about his own vocation story, and how a kid growing up on a cattle ranch in rural Oregon came to be a Jesuit. You can find Catholics in Ordinary Time wherever you get podcasts. Catholics in Ordinary Time podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-catholics-in-ordinary-time-279045450/ Fr. Jack's Substack: https://substack.com/@jackbentzsj www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

In this episode of Quakers Today, we consider the Bible. Co-host Peterson Toscano (he/him) speaks with Jesuit priest and best-selling author Father James Martin about the story of Lazarus and what it means to live a resurrected life in today's world. From a powerful visit to Lazarus's tomb in Palestinian territory to reflections on freedom and healing, Father Martin brings spiritual and historical depth to a story often overlooked. We also hear from Ollie, a British Quaker and creator of the popular YouTube channel Quake It Up. In conversation with Peterson, Ollie explores the role of the Bible in liberal Quakerism, what happens when scripture is weaponized, and how we can find spiritual grounding beyond the written word. This episode delves into the complications and possibilities of engaging with sacred texts, especially for those who have felt harmed by them. It also celebrates the boldness of Mary and Martha in the Gospels, and the courage it takes to step outside of cultural norms in pursuit of truth. Featured Guests Fr. James Martin, SJ Editor-at-large of America Magazine and author of Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle. He also hosts the Spiritual Direction podcast. Learn more at AmericaMagazine.org. Ollie from Quake It Up Quaker YouTuber and podcast host whose channel explores the faith and practice of liberal Quakerism. You can find Quake It Up on YouTube, Instagram, and Bluesky. Listener Question for Next Month

In part two of the Catholic Encyclopedia article of 1910 on (Masonry)Freemasonry, the Curmudgeon Supreme and I will finish up what we wanted to read.The article is 32 pages long and is well written, and cites its source documentation from the time.They made it very clear from the beginning that they would only cite the best and most respected Masonic Scholars and authors. Will it shine any more light on its origins, secrets, and symbols? Let's find out.Follow me on Instagram @masonicmuscleTikTok @masonicmuscle357Write to me at Masonicmsucle357@gmail.com

The Trump administration has made sweeping changes to the country’s immigration system. In recent months, ICE agents have been arresting migrants outside courtrooms and courthouses. William Brangham spoke with Father Brian Strassberger, a Jesuit Priest who serves migrants on both sides of the border, about what he saw at an immigration court hearing in Harlingen, Texas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this episode, we explore a haunting story of a soon-to-be father desperate to protect his family from an unseen entity. What started as minor disturbances in his new home—doors opening, electronics moving—escalated as his wife's pregnancy progressed. Now, with footsteps echoing in the baby room and garage doors opening on their own, he's convinced there's something sinister at work. Our storyteller, a devout Catholic, fears that a dark spirit may be preying on the growing tension in his marriage. As he seeks guidance from a Jesuit priest, he wonders: Is this simply a ghost, or something far more dangerous? Tune in as we unravel the mystery of a haunting that refuses to let go and a man's fight to keep his family safe.

On this episode, we explore a haunting story of a soon-to-be father desperate to protect his family from an unseen entity. What started as minor disturbances in his new home—doors opening, electronics moving—escalated as his wife's pregnancy progressed. Now, with footsteps echoing in the baby room and garage doors opening on their own, he's convinced there's something sinister at work. Our storyteller, a devout Catholic, fears that a dark spirit may be preying on the growing tension in his marriage. As he seeks guidance from a Jesuit priest, he wonders: Is this simply a ghost, or something far more dangerous? Tune in as we unravel the mystery of a haunting that refuses to let go and a man's fight to keep his family safe.