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Friends of the Rosary,The Catholic Church celebrates today the feast of St. Jacinta (1910-1920), the youngest of the Fatima visionaries. Along with his brother Francisco — whose feast is April 4 — and their cousin Lucia Santo witnessed the apparitions of Mary in the fields of Fatima in 1917.Jacinta and Francisco, both under 12 years old, were the youngest non-martyrs to be beatified in the history of the Church.They died of influenza a few years later after the apparitions, offering her suffering for the conversion of sinners, peace in the world, and the Holy Father.Lucia dos Santos would become a Carmelite nun and was still living when Jacinta and Francisco were beatified in 2000 by Pope St. John Paul II.Today, the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima is visited by up to 20 million people a year.Today's Mass concerns fasting and teaches us what true fasting is.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• February 20, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Fr. David Skillman returns to Roadmap to Heaven to break open another encyclical from St. John Paul II. Adam and Fr. Skillman prepare to dive into the encyclical "Dominum et Vivificantem" ("The Lord and Giver of Life"). Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading. What do the temptations of this world profit you if they keep you out of Heaven? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Hour 3 for 2/18/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Andrew V. Abela to the show to discuss how the virtues are super habits (1:00). Topics: Aristotle and Aquinas (5:55), temperance (8:58), virtue and drinking wine (14:53), why virtues go hand in hand with each other (27:44), humility (28:57), Dr. Abela’s book (32:09), virtue and cognitive behavioral therapy (33:44), corporate America (39:23), St. John Paul II (41:54), and how to practice restraint (43:27). Links: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmXjs1muToxq187dEpGp30xPe82qYihGu7J9Hmx2IO0goA_ZvM https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/abela-andrew/index.html Original Air Date: 3/27/25

Sooner or later, every believer runs into a collision between what we hoped God would do and what He is actually doing. In this episode, John continues his reflection on grief and adversity by diving into one of the hardest realities of faith: wrestling with God when trust clashes with fear and our need for control. If you are in a season that feels confusing, unfair, or out of your control, this episode is an invitation to stay in relationship, pray honestly, release control, and let the struggle refine you. Wrestling with God is not the end of faith. It may be the beginning of deeper trust. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Happy Mardi Gras! In this episode, Joe extends a special invitation to join the Society this Lent to approach the paradox of suffering in the Christian life through the lens of Our Lady of Sorrows and with help from G.K. Chesterton. Learn more about our offerings this Lent, about our proposed practice of lectio divina, and hear from Saint John Paul II on Mary's example of participatory suffering. To sign up, visit: https://www.chesterton.org/lent Mentioned in this video: Our most recent Advent campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFCXtUx17VA Pope St. John Paul II's "Salvifici Doloris": https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

We appreciate you joining us today for part 3 of our 4 part series on Love. In this 3rd installment of the series we take another step forward in St. John Paul II's discussion on the subject of love by focusing on his work in 2 areas. 1st in his book, "Love & Responsibility" JP II brings our the importance of loving well. Next our team will unpack the great pope saint's thoughts on Love & Freedom. In this 1st half of the show Adele, Becki and content partner Colby Allen will break down what is love and how do we learn to recognize the whole person in love. In the second half of the show we shift gears into St. John Paul's key points on how freedom affects love. Our team will look at the question of freedom needing boundaries in order to share true love. We hope to bring you along on a journey that shows how freedom and love can come together in everyday life.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What if the first ten minutes of your day decided the shape of your soul? We open with a simple practice—knees before the phone—and follow it into the deeper question beneath every search for meaning: why pray at all? Along the way, we travel from the noise of constant distraction to the quiet center where identity, desire, and purpose are forged, and we see how a small ritual can rewrite the way we love, work, and fight for what is good.We share the heartbeat of Claymore Milites Christi, our Apostolate for young men. Through story and reflection, we explore how actions flow from the heart, how choosing the good reshapes the person, and how prayer fills what we later pour out. A moving reflection from James Van Der Beek reframes worth as gift, not achievement—“I am worthy of God's love”—and becomes a doorway into the truth that love moves first. From there, we step into philosophy and poetry, letting beauty in the mountains and the words of C.S. Lewis widen our vision and break the spell of endless work and distraction.If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Eamil us for more information on Claymore: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

What is penance, really? Is it just giving up chocolate for Lent — or is it something much deeper?In this episode of the Logos Podcast, Father Max and Father Joseph unpack the true meaning of penance: not just as a Lenten practice, but as a virtue, a sacrament, and a lifelong conversion of heart. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John Paul II, and the rich Catholic tradition, they explore metanoia, the Sacrament of Confession, satisfaction for sins, fasting, mortification, and the powerful difference between active and passive penance.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

Storms have a way of exposing the questions we are often afraid to ask out loud. In this episode, John reflects on grief, suffering, and the moments when life feels like it is taking on water, leading many of us to quietly wonder, “Does God even care?” If you are walking through adversity, grief, or uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that God is not indifferent to your suffering. He sees you, He is present, and He is leading you to the other side. Stay in the boat. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Feeling whiplash from a culture that calls chaos freedom and opinion truth? We step back and ask the question that reframes the noise: what sort of tale have we fallen into? From the first lines of Genesis to the streets of our cities, we trace how order leads to freedom, how evil only distorts what is good, and why the human heart is the primary battleground. Along the way, we confront the early wounds of porn, the pull of relativism, and the emptiness of use, then chart a concrete path toward healing and purpose.We lean into the wisdom of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, exploring why life is a love story set in a real conflict between good and evil. YIf you're tired of drifting with the spirit of the age and ready to live on purpose, this conversation offers a map: order over chaos, communion over isolation, self-gift over self-grasping. Grab the Claymore battle plan and start the Claymore 10-minute morning ritual! Share this episode with a friend who needs hope. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what tale do you think we've fallen into?Discussion Questions• How does the “dictatorship of moral relativism” appear in your own life, and how can Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body help you recover meaning and direction?• What experiences of awe or beauty have stirred your heart, and how might they be leading you toward God's love story? (John 1:38–39)• In what concrete ways can you step back from the world's noise, including social media and pornography, in order to hear Christ's invitation, “Come and see”? (See the Claymore Battle Plan Outline and Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2709)  Support the show

Bishop Vitalii Kryvytskyi offers a firsthand perspective on the war in Ukraine, focusing on children, families, and resilience. Bishop Vitalii Kryvytskyi will offer a firsthand pastoral perspective on life amid the prolonged war in Ukraine, with particular attention to the experiences of children and families. Drawing on his role as Roman Catholic Bishop of Kyiv–Zhytomyr, he will discuss how the Church fosters stability, resilience, and recovery through parish life, youth ministry, and structured programs serving children and families under wartime conditions. The lecture will be delivered with interpretation by Valentyna Pavsyukova, Founder, President, and CEO of Chalice of Mercy, who will translate for Bishop Kryvytskyi throughout the event. About the Speakers: Bishop Vitalii Kryvytskyi, SDB, is the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv–Zhytomyr, a role he has held since his appointment by Pope Francis in 2017. Born in Odesa, Ukraine, he entered the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco in 1990 and completed his theological formation in Poland, earning a Master of Theology from the Catholic University of Lublin. Ordained a priest in 1997, Bishop Kryvytskyi has devoted much of his ministry to parish leadership, youth formation, and pastoral care across Ukraine, particularly in Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Lviv regions. In addition to his diocesan responsibilities, he serves in several national leadership roles within the Catholic Church in Ukraine, including Deputy Chair of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Ukraine and Head of its Ecumenical Commission. He is also an active member of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, which he led in 2019. His episcopal ministry is guided by his motto, In Iesu Christo (“In Jesus Christ”). Valentyna Pavsyukova is the Founder, President, and CEO of Chalice of Mercy, a nonprofit organization she established in 2007 to advance humanitarian aid, pro-life advocacy, and family support in Ukraine. Born and raised in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, she immigrated to the United States after winning the U.S. Green Card Lottery and became a U.S. citizen in 2010. Her early years in the U.S. included a career in cosmetology, which she left in 2009 to dedicate herself fully to mission work following a profound spiritual conversion influenced by Mother Teresa and St. John Paul II. Valentyna continues her intellectual and spiritual formation through studies at the Theology of the Body Institute and Oxford University's Politics Certification Program. Under her leadership, Chalice of Mercy has delivered extensive humanitarian and medical assistance, including over $80 million in medical supplies since 2022, organized life-saving medical missions, supported hospitals, hospices, orphanages, and families, and founded faith-based educational initiatives such as Saint Maria Goretti Daycare in Zaporizhzhia. A frequent international speaker, she has addressed audiences at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Ukrainian Week, and major youth and policy forums. She also serves as a Strategic Adviser to the Protez Foundation, supporting rehabilitation and prosthetics for wounded Ukrainian soldiers, and her work has been recognized by Ukrainian and international institutions for extraordinary humanitarian and defense support. **Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=3

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our 4 part series on Love. During February everywhere you look the world is talking about love. This is supposed to be the season of romance and affection with tons of heart shaped items and roses exchanged to signify, I Love You. But this episode is taking a different approach to discuss a very special gift, the gift of self. Through out the hour we will be sharing answers and reflections centered around St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Adele, Becki and content partner, Colby Allen, will introduce us to JP II's thoughts on the concept of Gift of Self and how it can be the best gift ever shared with those you love. Our team will share why the call to love doesn't begin with romance but with God. It begins in the way he created us and it begins as it did with Adam before before Eve, in solitude. A solitude that reveals our identity as well as our purpose.

The official teaching of the Catholic Church directs its parishioners to pray directly to Mary to intercede to Jesus on our behalf (see the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) paragraphs 2277-2279). The Church also teaches that Mary was herself immaculately conceived and preserved from every stain of sin common to the rest of humanity (see CCC 490-492). But are these doctrinal statements in keeping with a biblical portrait of Mary? We will explore these topics and others on part two of our discussion with Italian pastor, theologian, and author Leonardo De Chirico. Leonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di Roma, a church that he helped plant in Rome in 2009. He served as Vice Chairman of the Italian Evangelical Alliance from 2003-2021 and now serves as chairman for the theological commission of the IEA. Previously, Leonardo planted and pastored an evangelical church in Ferrara, Italy, from 1997 to 2009. He earned degrees in History (University of Bologna), Theology (ETCW, Bridgend, Wales) and Bioethics (University of Padova). His PhD is from King's College (London); it was published as Evangelical Theological Perspectives on Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicism. In 2015, he published A Christian Pocket Guide to Papacy and A Christian Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God? through Christian Focus. He is a lecturer of Historical Theology at Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e Documentazione in Padova, Italy. Additionally, Leonardo is the Director of the Reformanda Initiative, which aims to equip evangelical leaders to better understand and engage with Roman Catholicism, and the leader of the Rome Scholars & Leaders Network (RSLN). Free Profile Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Roman CatholicismGoddess worshipIslam New Age Movement Additional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, over 600-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In this episode of our “OCIA: The Bridge to Rome” series, Greg takes listeners on a journey through the Stations of the Cross, sharing his unforgettable experience praying them on Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa at dawn amid echoing Muslim calls to prayer. He explores the devotion's rich history from early Christian pilgrimages and St. Helena's discoveries to Franciscan popularization and St. John Paul II's biblical alternative, detailing each of the fourteen traditional stations with their scriptural roots and traditional elements. Greg explains how they're arranged and prayed in churches worldwide, the challenges of the actual Holy Land path, and why this Lenten practice fosters deep empathy and conversion. Drawing contrasts with Protestant views and tying in films like "The Passion of the Christ," this monologue highlights the Stations as a bridge to Easter's glory, ideal for OCIA participants and faith seekers. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Adversity has a way of revealing where we really turn for refuge. Reflecting on personal loss, including the recent passing of his father, John invites listeners to honestly examine how they respond when life becomes painful and uncertain. Drawing from Scripture, the Church's teaching, and his own journey through grief, addiction, and healing, he challenges men to stop numbing their pain or handling it alone. If you are walking through hardship right now, this episode is a reminder that suffering does not mean God has abandoned you. You were never meant to face it alone, and real strength begins when you choose to trust God, return to the sacraments, and let others walk with you. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Friends of the Rosary,Today, February 2, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.This celebration, which takes place forty days after the birth of Jesus, is also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles are included in the Mass.Christ is the light of the nations, hence the blessing and procession of candles on this day.Jesus' presentation signifies God's entrance to His temple. Soon after the Baptists' birth, God made man enter His temple, presenting Himself to those who were truly seeking Him.Attached to “Candlemas Day”, we also celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, founded by Pope St. John Paul II in 1997. That's because the consecrated men and women are to be the light in the world, imitating Jesus, the Light of the World.On this day, the Church expresses its gratitude to all in the community who dedicate themselves in a special way to prayer, and to those with a particular religious vocation to the contemplative life.In the figures of Simeon and Anna, Jesus' presentation in the temple reminds us that prayer and contemplation are well-spent time. Only those who pray and offer penance, like Simeon and Anna, are open to the breath of the Spirit.This feast of the Presentation has a strong Marian dimension:On one hand, Simeon's prophecy emphasizes Mary's sufferings. Pope John Paul II taught that, “Simeon's words seem like a second Annunciation to Mary.”In the previous Liturgical Calendar, it was called the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. indicating the renewal of her total offering to God for the accomplishment of His Divine Plan.On February 2nd, a secular tradition unfolds: Groundhog Day, well known to schoolchildren and adults alike. The fate of Spring hangs in the balance as a burrowing animal looks for its shadow.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play

What role does Mary, the mother of Jesus, have in traditional Catholic theology? This week and next on Apologetics Profile, we will examine some of the core dogmas of Catholic Mariology and contrast them with the Bible's portrait of Mary with our guest Leonardo De Chirico, pastor, theologian, and author of several books on Catholic and Protestant theology and engagement. Leonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di Roma, a church that he helped plant in Rome in 2009. He served as Vice Chairman of the Italian Evangelical Alliance from 2003-2021 and now serves as chairman for the theological commission of the IEA. Previously, Leonardo planted and pastored an evangelical church in Ferrara, Italy, from 1997 to 2009. He earned degrees in History (University of Bologna), Theology (ETCW, Bridgend, Wales) and Bioethics (University of Padova). His PhD is from King's College (London); it was published as Evangelical Theological Perspectives on Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicism. In 2015, he published A Christian Pocket Guide to Papacy and A Christian Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God? through Christian Focus. He is a lecturer of Historical Theology at Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e Documentazione in Padova, Italy. Additionally, Leonardo is the Director of the Reformanda Initiative, which aims to equip evangelical leaders to better understand and engage with Roman Catholicism, and the leader of the Rome Scholars & Leaders Network (RSLN). Audio clips about the Dallas Cowboys featured in this episode: Play by play of Cowboys & Vikings famous "Hail, Mary" from December 1975. Roger Staubach interview on the Dan Patrick Show. Free Profile Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Roman CatholicismGoddess worshipIslam New Age Movement Additional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, over 600-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

This week, Emmy Award-winning journalist Mary Ann Ahern talks about covering religion, writing about Chicago's Pope, and shaping the public's perception and practice of faith. Ahern is interviewed by AWM President Carey Cranston. This conversation originally took place January 22, 2026 and was recorded live at the American Writers Museum. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HUB Mary Ann Ahern joined NBC 5 News in March 1989 and was named the station's Political Reporter in 2006. Most recently, Ahern was front-and-center at the Vatican for NBC 5 Chicago's extensive on-site coverage of one of the year's biggest international stories when Chicago native, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, became Pope Leo XIV. For her standout work at the Vatican, Ahern earned a pair 2025 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. This episode is presented in conjunction with the American Writers Museum's new special exhibit American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture. This exhibit and programming series explores the profound ways writing reflects and influences our understanding of religion. American Prophets is now open. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer. More about Mary Ann Ahern: In her storied career, Ahern has covered political campaigns from the White House to Springfield to Chicago. She witnessed the transitions from Mayor Richard Daley to Mayor Rahm Emanuel to Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Mayor Brandon Johnson and traveled through the primary states for the 2008, 2012, 2016 presidential campaigns, just as she did in 1988 while a reporter in Atlanta. She has covered presidential election nights from Texas, Boston, New York and Chicago and has covered presidential inaugurations from Washington, D.C. She's gained recognition over the years for covering the religion beat and has reported from Rome on the selection of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict's farewell and the 2014 canonization of pontiffs John XXIII and John Paul II. Over the years she covered Pope John Paul II's many trips including Cuba and several World Youth Day events. Ahern followed Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's final years, the selection of both Cardinal Blase Cupich and Cardinal Francis George, the beatification of Mother Teresa, and the Pope's emergency meeting with the American Cardinals on the priest sex abuse crisis.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A new name, a sharper mission, and a bold claim: the path back to national sanity runs through a return to truth about the human person. We open by sharing why our show now carries the Claymore banner and how the apostolate is walking with Gen Z men who sense, deep in their hearts, that life must be more than slogans, screens, and shifting rules. That instinct becomes our guiding thread as we tackle the breakdown of shared reality—from pandemic coercion to identity fragmentation—and the quiet ways language was bent until law and culture lost their grip on what is true.With researcher and crime investigator Tom Hampson, we map how a country once united by a creed and a moral vocabulary drifted into regulatory sprawl, selective enforcement, and competing tribes. We move beyond abstractions to the human cost: tradesmen taxed for dysfunction, kids catechized by confusion, and churches tempted to replace clear teaching with a compassion that dissolves justice. We draw on Scripture, natural law, and John Paul II's theology of the body to argue that the deepest desires of the heart—love, meaning, and truth—can only flourish when anchored to reality as God made it.Join us, share this with someone who needs a clear path, and subscribe so you don't miss the follow-up deep dive into the Claymore Apostolate. Your voice matters! Follow Tom's Important work!  Read his latest and share it with your friends who are seeking the truth or confused about it. Watch instead of listeningSupport the show

Loneliness is one of the most widespread and least talked about struggles facing men today. John and Victor name what so many feel but rarely say out loud, the quiet isolation that exists even in homes, marriages, parishes, and pews filled with people. If you have ever felt unseen, disconnected, or like you were carrying life on your own, this conversation is both a challenge and an invitation. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Hour 2 for 1/22/26 Drew and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew shares the powerful story of an abortionist who converted (27:17), and John Paul II's mother's story. Caller: Doctor told me to abort (44:46), and a nurse called in with her perspective (46:50). Link: https://hopeafterabortion.com/

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary Today!  This Rosary is your perfect follow-along Rosary with a spoken female voice, soft ambient music, and extended music for meditation.  Ideal for Catholic Rosary prayer at home, work, or on the go – deepen your faith in the triumph of Christ's Resurrection! Why Pray the Glorious Mysteries? (Wednesdays & Sundays) These powerful mysteries meditate on the events after Jesus' Resurrection:   The Resurrection - Fruit: Faith The Ascension - Fruit: Hope & Desire for Heaven Descent of the Holy Spirit - Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary - Fruit: To Eternal Happiness Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fruit: Perseverance & Crown of Glory   Meditate on Mary's intercession as Queen of Heaven, Pentecost's fire, and our hope in eternal life.  Perfect for beginners or daily devotionals!  United in Prayer with the Communion of Saints!   Be part of the Communion of Saints – this Holy Rosary connects you to the universal Catholic Church, saints across history, and millions praying daily.  Offer your intentions for healing, protection, peace, family, or special needs. Mary hears and intercedes!  As Pope St. John Paul II said: "The Rosary is a compendium of the Gospel." Make it your faithful companion. More Catholic Prayer Resources: Get your Rosary Wristband: www.rosarywristband.com (perfect for daily Rosary!) Subscribe for DAILY Rosary: Joyful (Mon/Sat), Sorrowful (Tue/Fri), Glorious (Wed/Sun), Luminous (Thu) Hit LIKE, COMMENT your intentions below, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to spread Mary's weapon against evil! #RosaryToday #GloriousMysteries #CatholicRosary #VisualRosary #HolyRosary !!! SUPPORT OUR SAINTLY SOUNDS GREGORIAN CHANT CHANNEL !!!  Catholic Prayers sung in Latin using actual prayer lyrics https://youtube.com/@sonisancti?si=k-ybNdVGdo_dFTEt Link to Gregorian Chant Prayer playlist:  https://youtu.be/OVQfBVpJxVg?si=dZw92ColnO9Wv5As !!! SUPPORT OUR COMMUNION OF SAINTS CHANNEL !!!  Spoken Rosary & music featuring a MALE VOICE https://youtube.com/@rosarycompanion?si=J4-MKOKo3mnxwpIS Have you joined our Membership?  Starting at only $1.99 a month, you can directly help this channel grow:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXCEpdy0etQAdEHB1z-oTg/join Or consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "United in Prayer" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish #todayrosaryinenglish #dailyrosaryinenglish

Strength, discipline, and self-reliance are often praised as the highest virtues of manhood. But what happens when those very traits become obstacles to trust, intimacy, and faith? In this episode, John sits down with former Navy SEAL officer Sam Blair for an honest conversation about identity, surrender, and the spiritual battle beneath high performance. If you've been trying to carry everything on your own, this conversation is a reminder that real strength begins when we stop relying on ourselves and learn to trust the Father who wants all of us, not just our achievements. Check out Sam's podcast: https://www.thepointmanpodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ThePointMan_Podcast Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-blair-89942380/ And check out Valletta Industries: https://www.vallettaindustries.com/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (January 18, 2026) Total Time 11m5s AI Notes (Click HERE)Pope Francis' Address on the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (Click HERE)Note: I went back to make sure the number for the quote I shared from St. John Paul II's document on the new millenium was correct. It was not. I said paragraph #33 but it is actually paragraph #38.

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary Today!  This Rosary is your perfect follow-along Rosary with a spoken female voice, soft ambient music, and extended music for meditation.  Ideal for Catholic Rosary prayer at home, work, or on the go – deepen your faith in the triumph of Christ's Resurrection! Why Pray the Glorious Mysteries? (Sundays & Wednesdays) These powerful mysteries meditate on the events after Jesus' Resurrection:   The Resurrection - Fruit: Faith The Ascension - Fruit: Hope & Desire for Heaven Descent of the Holy Spirit - Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary - Fruit: To Eternal Happiness Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fruit: Perseverance & Crown of Glory   Meditate on Mary's intercession as Queen of Heaven, Pentecost's fire, and our hope in eternal life.  Perfect for beginners or daily devotionals!  United in Prayer with the Communion of Saints!   Be part of the Communion of Saints – this Holy Rosary connects you to the universal Catholic Church, saints across history, and millions praying daily.  Offer your intentions for healing, protection, peace, family, or special needs. Mary hears and intercedes!  As Pope St. John Paul II said: "The Rosary is a compendium of the Gospel." Make it your faithful companion. More Catholic Prayer Resources: Get your Rosary Wristband: www.rosarywristband.com (perfect for daily Rosary!) Subscribe for DAILY Rosary: Joyful (Mon/Sat), Sorrowful (Tue/Fri), Glorious (Wed/Sun), Luminous (Thu) Hit LIKE, COMMENT your intentions below, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to spread Mary's weapon against evil! #RosaryToday #GloriousMysteries #CatholicRosary #VisualRosary #HolyRosary !!! SUPPORT OUR SAINTLY SOUNDS GREGORIAN CHANT CHANNEL !!!  Catholic Prayers sung in Latin using actual prayer lyrics https://youtube.com/@sonisancti?si=k-ybNdVGdo_dFTEt Link to Gregorian Chant Prayer playlist:  https://youtu.be/OVQfBVpJxVg?si=dZw92ColnO9Wv5As !!! SUPPORT OUR COMMUNION OF SAINTS CHANNEL !!!  Spoken Rosary & music featuring a MALE VOICE https://youtube.com/@rosarycompanion?si=J4-MKOKo3mnxwpIS Have you joined our Membership?  Starting at only $1.99 a month, you can directly help this channel grow:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXCEpdy0etQAdEHB1z-oTg/join Or consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "United in Prayer" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish #todayrosaryinenglish #dailyrosaryinenglish

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary Today!  This Rosary is your perfect follow-along Rosary with a spoken female voice, soft ambient music, and extended music for meditation.  Ideal for Catholic Rosary prayer at home, work, or on the go – deepen your faith in the triumph of Christ's Resurrection! Why Pray the Glorious Mysteries? (Wednesdays & Sundays) These powerful mysteries meditate on the events after Jesus' Resurrection:   The Resurrection - Fruit: Faith The Ascension - Fruit: Hope & Desire for Heaven Descent of the Holy Spirit - Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary - Fruit: To Eternal Happiness Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fruit: Perseverance & Crown of Glory   Meditate on Mary's intercession as Queen of Heaven, Pentecost's fire, and our hope in eternal life.  Perfect for beginners or daily devotionals!  United in Prayer with the Communion of Saints!   Be part of the Communion of Saints – this Holy Rosary connects you to the universal Catholic Church, saints across history, and millions praying daily.  Offer your intentions for healing, protection, peace, family, or special needs. Mary hears and intercedes!  As Pope St. John Paul II said: "The Rosary is a compendium of the Gospel." Make it your faithful companion. More Catholic Prayer Resources: Get your Rosary Wristband: www.rosarywristband.com (perfect for daily Rosary!) Subscribe for DAILY Rosary: Joyful (Mon/Sat), Sorrowful (Tue/Fri), Glorious (Wed/Sun), Luminous (Thu) Hit LIKE, COMMENT your intentions below, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to spread Mary's weapon against evil! #RosaryToday #GloriousMysteries #CatholicRosary #VisualRosary #HolyRosary !!! SUPPORT OUR SAINTLY SOUNDS GREGORIAN CHANT CHANNEL !!!  Catholic Prayers sung in Latin using actual prayer lyrics https://youtube.com/@sonisancti?si=k-ybNdVGdo_dFTEt Link to Gregorian Chant Prayer playlist:  https://youtu.be/OVQfBVpJxVg?si=dZw92ColnO9Wv5As !!! SUPPORT OUR COMMUNION OF SAINTS CHANNEL !!!  Spoken Rosary & music featuring a MALE VOICE https://youtube.com/@rosarycompanion?si=J4-MKOKo3mnxwpIS Have you joined our Membership?  Starting at only $1.99 a month, you can directly help this channel grow:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXCEpdy0etQAdEHB1z-oTg/join Or consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "United in Prayer" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish #todayrosaryinenglish #dailyrosaryinenglish

As a new year begins, it is easy to fall into the trap of resolutions rooted in self-reliance, perfectionism, and shame. In this episode, John and Victor talk honestly about why those approaches fail and why true renewal does not come from reinventing ourselves by our own effort, but from allowing God to convert and restore us to who we were created to be. Find a healthier way to approach 2026 by grounding life in identity, choosing accompaniment over isolation, and committing to daily surrender. If you are tired of chasing change that never lasts, this conversation will help you shift your focus away from worldly resolutions and toward real restoration by moving steadily, intentionally, and humbly toward God. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Headlines shout about border crises while our feeds trade compassion for outrage, but the deeper question remains: how do we love the stranger without surrendering the order that protects the weak? Jack takes a hard look at the images and ideas shaping public imagination, starting with the Holy Family's flight into Egypt and what it actually means for modern immigration debates. Egypt was a Roman province, not an alien nation; the story teaches refuge from a tyrant, not a mandate for lawlessness or open borders.Drawing on St. John Paul II's distinction between emigrants and immigrants, we examine how language quietly shifts blame from failed regimes that expel people to host nations struggling to respond. Borders exist to serve justice, not to erase it; ordered hospitality protects both citizens and newcomers.The goal is a community able to welcome the stranger while preserving the very foundations that make welcome possible—family, faith‑shaped virtues, and the common good.Read Jack's Article: Charity Without Illusion: Immigration, Prudence, and the Christian MemoryFollow us on XIf this conversation challenged you or clarified something you've felt but couldn't name, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review with the one question you want us to tackle next.Support the show

Thanks for sharing some of your valuable time with us. This is part 2 of our series on Sanctity of Life. We are diving in deep to the writings of St. John Paul II and how they relate to the dignity of every human person. Adele, Becki and Tom are honored to be joined by someone who's entire career quietly enjoined what JP II called the Gospel of Life in action. In this show Dr. Kim Hardey shares how his life and career was changed to a more LIFE-Centered focus after attending a conference on a decades old Vatican Document. We invite you to open you ears and your heart to listen to someone who walked with thousands of women in their most joyful and vulnerable times in their lives.

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary Today!  This Rosary is your perfect follow-along Rosary with a spoken female voice, soft ambient music, and extended music for meditation.  Ideal for Catholic Rosary prayer at home, work, or on the go – deepen your faith in the triumph of Christ's Resurrection! Why Pray the Glorious Mysteries? (Sundays & Wednesdays) These powerful mysteries meditate on the events after Jesus' Resurrection: The Resurrection - Fruit: Faith The Ascension - Fruit: Hope & Desire for Heaven Descent of the Holy Spirit - Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary - Fruit: To Eternal Happiness Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fruit: Perseverance & Crown of Glory Meditate on Mary's intercession as Queen of Heaven, Pentecost's fire, and our hope in eternal life.  Perfect for beginners or daily devotionals!  United in Prayer with the Communion of Saints!   Be part of the Communion of Saints – this Holy Rosary connects you to the universal Catholic Church, saints across history, and millions praying daily.  Offer your intentions for healing, protection, peace, family, or special needs. Mary hears and intercedes!  As Pope St. John Paul II said: "The Rosary is a compendium of the Gospel." Make it your faithful companion. More Catholic Prayer Resources: Get your Rosary Wristband: www.rosarywristband.com (perfect for daily Rosary!) Subscribe for DAILY Rosary: Joyful (Mon/Sat), Sorrowful (Tue/Fri), Glorious (Wed/Sun), Luminous (Thu) Hit LIKE, COMMENT your intentions below, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to spread Mary's weapon against evil! #RosaryToday #GloriousMysteries #CatholicRosary #VisualRosary #HolyRosary !!! SUPPORT OUR SAINTLY SOUNDS GREGORIAN CHANT CHANNEL !!!  Catholic Prayers sung in Latin using actual prayer lyrics https://youtube.com/@sonisancti?si=k-ybNdVGdo_dFTEt Link to Gregorian Chant Prayer playlist:  https://youtu.be/OVQfBVpJxVg?si=dZw92ColnO9Wv5As !!! SUPPORT OUR COMMUNION OF SAINTS CHANNEL !!!  Spoken Rosary & music featuring a MALE VOICE https://youtube.com/@rosarycompanion?si=J4-MKOKo3mnxwpIS Have you joined our Membership?  Starting at only $1.99 a month, you can directly help this channel grow:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXCEpdy0etQAdEHB1z-oTg/join Or consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "United in Prayer" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish #todayrosaryinenglish #dailyrosaryinenglish

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary Today!  This Rosary is your perfect follow-along Rosary with a spoken female voice, soft ambient music, and extended music for meditation.  Ideal for Catholic Rosary prayer at home, work, or on the go – deepen your faith in the triumph of Christ's Resurrection! Why Pray the Glorious Mysteries? (Wednesdays & Sundays) These powerful mysteries meditate on the events after Jesus' Resurrection: The Resurrection - Fruit: Faith The Ascension - Fruit: Hope & Desire for Heaven Descent of the Holy Spirit - Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary - Fruit: To Eternal Happiness Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fruit: Perseverance & Crown of Glory Meditate on Mary's intercession as Queen of Heaven, Pentecost's fire, and our hope in eternal life.  Perfect for beginners or daily devotionals!  United in Prayer with the Communion of Saints!   Be part of the Communion of Saints – this Holy Rosary connects you to the universal Catholic Church, saints across history, and millions praying daily.  Offer your intentions for healing, protection, peace, family, or special needs. Mary hears and intercedes!  As Pope St. John Paul II said: "The Rosary is a compendium of the Gospel." Make it your faithful companion. More Catholic Prayer Resources: Get your Rosary Wristband: www.rosarywristband.com (perfect for daily Rosary!) Subscribe for DAILY Rosary: Joyful (Mon/Sat), Sorrowful (Tue/Fri), Glorious (Wed/Sun), Luminous (Thu) Hit LIKE, COMMENT your intentions below, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to spread Mary's weapon against evil! #RosaryToday #GloriousMysteries #CatholicRosary #VisualRosary #HolyRosary !!! SUPPORT OUR SAINTLY SOUNDS GREGORIAN CHANT CHANNEL !!!  Catholic Prayers sung in Latin using actual prayer lyrics https://youtube.com/@sonisancti?si=k-ybNdVGdo_dFTEt Link to Gregorian Chant Prayer playlist:  https://youtu.be/OVQfBVpJxVg?si=dZw92ColnO9Wv5As !!! SUPPORT OUR COMMUNION OF SAINTS CHANNEL !!!  Spoken Rosary & music featuring a MALE VOICE https://youtube.com/@rosarycompanion?si=J4-MKOKo3mnxwpIS Have you joined our Membership?  Starting at only $1.99 a month, you can directly help this channel grow:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXCEpdy0etQAdEHB1z-oTg/join Or consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "United in Prayer" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish #todayrosaryinenglish #dailyrosaryinenglish

Every Human Life Is an Epiphany of God's Glory: The Epiphany reveals God's glory. As St. John Paul II taught, every human life is an epiphany of that same glory and deserves protection.

Have you heard of Theology of the Body, but aren't quite sure what it means? What it is? Fr. Ryan shares an introduction to Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body with adults in Lorain county.    Books recommended:  Good News About Sex and Marriage: https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/good-news-about-sex-and-marriage  Fill These Hearts: https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/copy-of-fill-these-hearts-paperback  These Beautiful Bones: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/these-beautiful-bones-an-everyday-theology-of-the-body    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

The week after Christmas can feel strangely heavy. The celebration is over, the quiet settles in, and the weight of a new year starts pressing in. In this episode, John reflects on the line from O Holy Night that hit him in a new way, “a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,” and why this sacred pause between Christmas and New Year's is meant for hope, not anxiety. He challenges listeners to make a simple “holy list” with three focus points: one thing to let go of, one thing to heal, and one thing to build, so you stop trying to fix yourself through self-reliance and start letting Jesus heal what is actually broken. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Thank you for lending us your ears and your heart. If you have been following us since around Episode 70 you know that we have been covering the Audiences of St. John Paul II that make up the book titled, "Man and Woman He created Them, The Theology of the Body". In this show Adele, Tom and Becky will cover the final chapters of the book as they share why JP II thought the document, "Humane Vitae" (of Human Life) was the coaching manual for not just a better life but a perfect life. The team will also discuss how the great pope saint pointed to a particular power needed to gain not just personal perfection but perfection in relationships as well.

As you'll hear me say at the start of this Christmastime Special, I want to welcome you to Vatican Insider on this festive weekend between Christmas and San Silvestro, New Year's Day! A time of rejoicing over the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and a time to look forward with hope to a New Year that often allows us to “start over.”

Christmas is not about having it all together. It is the reminder that God chose to come close precisely because we do not. In this episode, John reflects on what it means for Jesus to enter into the real pressures of Christmas week, including stress, regret, loneliness, family wounds, and the feeling of not being ready or worthy. Drawing from the Nativity, Scripture, and his own story of addiction and conversion, John reminds us that Jesus does not wait for perfection; He waits for permission. Christ is born into a stable, not a palace, to show us that our brokenness is not something to hide from Him, but the very place He longs to enter and heal. Consider supporting our ministry through iGiveCatholic: https://www.igivecatholic.org/organization/Pew-Ministries Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Thank you for joining us for Handbook for Humanity, we truly appreciate the gift of your ears. We are moving through more audiences of St. John Paul II"s Theology of the Body. Today's subject focuses on a challenge to married couples and those considering marriage. In today's audience JP II used Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae to describe what married couples can do to reach perfection in their relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Savage of Franciscan University joins the conversation to unpack the "war on men," the masculine genius, and the deeper spiritual battle being waged against the human person. Drawing from St. John Paul II, Aquinas, and her own scholarship, she explores the unique gifts of men and women, the meaning of complementarity, and why fathers play a vital role in conferring identity. The discussion tackles hard truths about suicide rates, cultural blind spots, and misplaced anger, while also pointing to the beauty of God's design for man and woman. Listeners are invited to recover a deeper appreciation of our differences, not as a struggle for power, but as the foundation of authentic human flourishing.   Institute for the Study of Man & Woman: https://franciscan.edu/man-and-woman-institute/  Connect with Dr. Savage: https://drdeborahsavage.com    Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Coaching: buildmylifecompass.com/coaching Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

We live in a culture that hates to wait. Lines, delays, silence, and stillness all feel like problems to solve instead of places to meet God. In this episode, John reflects on how Advent invites us to do the opposite: to slow down, to wait, and to let the Lord work beneath the surface of our busy lives, even in seasons of suffering like his father's recent cancer diagnosis. Waiting exposes our fears, idols, and false escapes, and how God uses it to strip away unhealthy self-reliance and grow patience, humility, obedience, and trust. Drawing from Scripture, the lives of Mary and Joseph, he discusses concrete ways to step back from distraction and become more receptive to the grace God wants to give in these final days before Christmas. Consider supporting our ministry through iGiveCatholic: https://www.igivecatholic.org/organization/Pew-Ministries Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

In this episode, Dr. Greg and Fr. Colin Lomnitzer dive into the real St. Joseph—the man who quietly shaped Jesus' courage, work, identity, and tenderness far more than most people realize. For anyone wrestling with father wounds, questions about masculinity, or mission, this conversation offers a powerful and healing perspective.   Key Topics: The surprising ways Joseph reverses generations of wounded fatherhood stretching from Adam to Abraham The invitation to let Joseph father you where your own story carries hurt, fear, or mistrust Why Jesus needed a real mother and a real father—and what that means for your own healing The hidden "reparenting" offered through baptism and why Mary and Joseph matter for your emotional life The overlooked link between Joseph's example and how Jesus treated women in the Gospels Why the Church may be recovering a deeper understanding of Joseph right when the world needs fathers most Learn More: Connect with Fr. Colin Lomnitzer — Discover more about Fr. Colin's ministry accompanying newly-ordained priests. From the Desk of Fr. Lomnitzer (Substack) – Reflections, notes, and insights from life as a Catholic priest. Guardian of the Redeemer – St. John Paul II's apostolic exhortation on the person and mission of St. Joseph "Double Trinity" Painting – The artwork featured on Fr. Colin's ordination card  Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph – A 44-day deep dive into the life and meaning of St. Joseph and Our Lady as they relate to our integrated human journey growing closer in union with Jesus Christ. Related episodes on fatherhood and masculinity: Ep. 163: Leading with Weakness: Authenticity in Fatherhood Ep. 248: The Hard Part about Being Dads and How to Do It Well Ep. 31: What Everyone Gets Wrong about St. Joseph  Understanding "Development of Doctrine" (Referenced in this Episode) – Learn more in Being Human Episode 250 Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn  

Many men want to do better as husbands and fathers but feel lost on where to begin. In this episode, John welcomes back author and founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, Devin Schadt, to talk about his new book The Rule, a practical guide for living the spirituality of St. Joseph in everyday life. Devin shares how the book was born out of his own discouragement and how men repeatedly asked for clear, concrete direction on becoming the men God created them to be. He and John discuss the pillars of St. Joseph's life, the importance of sonship, vocation, and spiritual authority, and why true growth happens when men embrace small daily practices with humility and perseverance. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your responsibilities or unsure how to take the next step in your spiritual life, this conversation offers simple, actionable wisdom grounded in the heart of St. Joseph. Check out Devin's new book, The Rule: Amazon: https://a.co/d/iD9TxjI Sophia Press: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule And check out more of his work: https://catholicgentleman.com/ https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty, Part 2 With Fr. James Searby  In this second episode of Beauty and the Beast, we step deeper into the story itself and uncover why this simple tale carries so much spiritual and human truth. Fr. James Searby explores the opening arc of the Beast, not as a children's plot point, but as a mirror of our own culture's drift into subjectivism, hurry, and the loss of virtue. Drawing from the older French versions of the tale, the golden age of Disney storytelling, and the wisdom of Aquinas, Balthasar, Plato, John Paul II, Simone Weil, and more, he shows how beauty forms the soul and why its absence slowly makes us less human. Belle's contemplative posture in a frantic village becomes a lesson in resisting the rush of modern life, while the Beast's curse reveals what happens when we turn inward and forget who we are. This episode opens up the rose, the mirror, the meaning of enchantment, and the hard truth that love and beauty both require us to slow down and see reality again. It's a thoughtful, richly layered conversation that will change the way you watch the film and the way you understand your own hunger for what is beautiful, noble, and true.

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty, Part 3 With Fr. James Searby  In this third episode of Beauty and the Beast, Fr. James Searby takes us into the heart of why beauty matters so deeply, not only artistically, but spiritually and morally. This class looks at the collision between a culture shaped by modern narcissism and a Christian vision where beauty, truth, and goodness are real, objective, and radiant. Using the story of Beauty and the Beast as a lens, he explores how our hurried, self-referential age blinds us to beauty and slowly disconnects us from what makes us human. From the sacramental meaning of the body to the power of the Eucharist, from Freud's mirror to Milton's Satan, from Gaston's hollow charm to the Beast's slow awakening, this episode traces how distraction and self-creation deform the soul, and how beauty becomes the doorway back to reality. With help from Aquinas, Balthasar, Scruton, Simone Weil, John Paul II, and classic stories like The Sound of Music, Babette's Feast, and This Beautiful Fantastic, we learn how to train the eye, the heart, and the imagination to recognize real beauty again. This episode is both an unflinching diagnosis of our cultural moment and a hopeful call to rediscover the contemplative life that heals, restores, and opens us to God.

Advent is a season that invites every man to return home to the Father. In this episode, John sits down with his friend Paul George—speaker, author, and founder of The Art of Living—to talk about Paul's new Advent devotional for men, Feast, and the parable at the heart of it: the Prodigal Son. John and Paul discuss why this story hits so deeply for men, how it mirrors our own patterns of pride, failure, repentance, and renewal, and why Scripture meets us differently every time we return to it. They walk through the themes of famine, forging, the Father's embrace, and the feast that follows, showing how God uses our brokenness as the very place where healing begins. Check out Paul's new devotional: https://missiosupply.co/products/feast-a-mens-book Find more of Paul's work here: https://www.paulgeorge.la/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Christopher West has recently embraced IFS and parts work because of Dr. Gerry Crete's book, Litanies of the Heart.  Dr. West shares the impact of IFS in his life, seeing it as a “missing piece,” a key to internalizing and living out the powerful message of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body.  In this episode, Dr. West, Dr. Gerry, and Dr. Peter invite you into their rollicking, wide ranging, and deep conversation about “marrying” TOB and IFS -- and how the TOB/IFS union brings guidance and light in redeeming eros, healing from trauma, growing in interior integration, living chastely, and loving our parts that experience lustful desires and impulses.   For the full video experience with Beth West's painting of eros, the crumpled painting analogy, and all our visuals, gestures, and graphics, and for conversation and sharing in the comments section, check us out on our YouTube channel here:  www.youtube.com/@InteriorIntegration4Catholics

Where's the line between appreciating someone's beauty and falling into lust? Dr. Sri breaks open St. John Paul II's wisdom from Love and Responsibility to help us understand the inner movements of attraction, temptation, and purity. With clarity and compassion, he explains the three stages that lead from innocent attraction into lust—and how resisting temptation, even imperfectly, is already a victory of grace.  Make a gift to support Ascension's free media by visiting ascensionpress.com/support _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

This week we bring you an episode from Question Everything, another KCRW podcast. Host Brian Reed brings together the reporters who know the Jeffrey Epstein case best – along with one of their Trump-supporting producers – for drinks and a candid, no-holds-barred conversation. They compare notes, challenge each other's assumptions, and reveal what it really takes to separate fact from rumor in a story that has tested the limits of journalism.It's one of the most provocative and confronting discussions Brian's ever hosted about power, accountability and what's at stake when the media goes up against billionaires and their networks.Check out the Question Everything Substack, by the way, where we get into juicy behind the scenes details and other good stuff from our episodes. “Question Everything” is a production of KCRW and Placement Theory.Drinking and fact-checking don't always go hand in hand, so clarifying and correcting a few statements from the conversation here – which honestly in themselves give a sense of just how many crannies of global power the tendrils of the Epstein story reach into. We reached out to Anouska De Georgiou to see if she wanted to comment, but we didn't hear back. Leslie Wexner is not the founder of Victoria's Secret – he bought the company in 1982, and he said Jeffrey Epstein had stolen $46 million from him, not $60 million. Meanwhile investor Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for supposed tax advice – not $160 million. Virginia Giuffre sued Prince Andrew as an individual, not the Crown itself. Tara Palmeri's reporting that Elon Musk dm'd Virgina Giuffre saying Trump would release the files is based on Virginia telling her this – Tara didn't see the DM. At one point, Eric says that in 2015, Roger Stone called Epstein's island a “democrat orgy island.” Really, Stone wrote a book excoriating the Clintons called The Clinton's War on Women, and there's a chapter in there called Orgy Island, which highlights Bill Clinton's friendship with Epstein. So Roger Stone didn't call Epstein's island a democrat orgy island. Just “orgy island.” And last, but not least: the pope who was in a picture with Jeffrey Epstein, which was displayed on Epstein's credenza, was John Paul II.

Shame can quietly take root in our hearts—dictating how we see ourselves, how we live, and even how we relate to God. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of St. John Paul II, Jeff explains the crucial difference between guilt and shame—and how Jesus not only takes away our sins but melts away our shame with His love. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!