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Let's start episode SOPP729 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Nick and he writes:Hi there! Been following your site for a while (and even bought a few pieces). I just recently stepped up to learn organ for my church – it's a Catholic traditional Latin church, so I'm being asked to play hymns, interludes, and to accompany chant when I can. It's been a while since I've been at the keyboard – so I've started myself over in theory books (currently in book 4 of a 10 book series) and am doing my best to start to learn pedals. I've been working with a local teacher here who is a concert organist and we've been going through the New Oxford Organ Method book along with Flor Peeters' Little Organ Book. I recently saw that you all have the total organist course and I'm interested – however I also don't want to make the mistake of grabbing too many resources. I'm emailing to get some insight into the course – is there a way it would be able to help me develop my skills faster than where I'm at now? Or, would there be a course or two that you'd recommend for purchase that would help me? Thanks for a great website – I've been enjoying the content so far (and used your Laetare Sunday prelude before Mass this year – so thank you for that!) God bless,Nick
Sermon delivered on Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, on a mission trip to Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and to Richmond, Texas, by Rev. Tobias Bayer. Epistle: Gal. iv. 22-31. Gospel: St. John, vi. 1-15.
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Friends of the Rosary,As a continuation of yesterday's Laetare Sunday joyful spirit, today we read in the Gospel (John 4:43-54) how Jesus cured the son of a royal official in Capernaum."Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe."Tomorrow, and during the next two weeks, the Gospel's main readings will be from St. John.Day after day, we will read about the growing hostility against Jesus and their persecution that climaxed in the crucifixion of Holy Friday.Through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Christ reconciled us with God and one another. God's great love for us has been revealed in Jesus.He came to divinize us, to start a new creation with us, and reconcile us to God — and not just to teach a moral code, as other religions do: As St. Paul explained it yesterday (2 Corinthians 5:17-21):"Whoever is in Christ is a new creation:the old things have passed away;behold, new things have come.And all this is from God,who has reconciled us to himself through Christand given us the ministry of reconciliation,namely, God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,not counting their trespasses against themand entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.So we are ambassadors for Christ."Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• March 31, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Lauretta celebrates Laetare Sunday as she shares the significance of the Rose color vestments worn on Sunday, as opposed to the purple, as the church is called to celebrate in joyful anticipation of the victory to come! Lauretta welcomes her guest, Kelly Conmey, the Executive Director of the Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland. They chat about the focus and services of the organization and invite you to the Annual Luncheon taking place in April. Please visit the website at Gotwc.org for details and to register. Lauretta talks about prayer encouraging you to LISTEN for God. She invites you to join the Holy Spirit Renewal Collection in April. For more information email them at St.GregoryCharismaticPrayerGroup@yahoo.com or at ccrcc1sbcglobal.net St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Gotwc.org
Unreasonable hospitality, unreasonable faith. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Today is Sunday, March 30, 2025, Laetare Sunday, 2nd class, with the color of rose or violet. In this episode: Not Losing Our Lenten Zeal, The meditation: “Forty Steps to Easter,” today's news from the Church: “On the Front Line of Life: Treatment of a Child in Utero,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: From Epiphany to Lent (Angelus Press) The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. https://sspx.org
Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily for Laetare Sunday. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the Parable of the Forgiving Father. Listen to learn more!
Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Rejoice! Even in the midst of Lenten discipline, the Church invites us to pause and glimpse the joy waiting on Easter morning. Laetare Sunday—marked by rose vestments replacing the penitential purple—arrives precisely when many of us have settled into the rhythm of our Lenten commitments but might need encouragement for the journey ahead.This episode explores the profound spiritual wisdom behind this "joy Sunday" that occurs right at Lent's midpoint. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, we examine how true Christian joy flows naturally from growing charity in our hearts. As we've weakened the "old man" in us through three and a half weeks of spiritual discipline, we've simultaneously strengthened our union with God—and that itself becomes a legitimate source of joy. The challenges of modern living receive particular attention as we discuss how today's "argument culture" conditions faithful Catholics toward defensiveness and contention. Social media, news cycles, and even family gatherings have become battlegrounds where we feel constantly compelled to fight for our beliefs. While defending truth remains essential, this episode offers a gentle correction: "We can't fight for everything." Instead, Laetare Sunday calls us to foster joy by focusing on the graces we've received rather than dwelling on negativities.Practical resolutions round out our discussion: making Sundays truly restful, improving our thanksgiving after Communion, avoiding unnecessary arguments, and turning away from what traditional wisdom calls "birds of ill omen"—those constant sources of bad news and apocalyptic predictions that rob us of peace. In our digitally connected age, this might mean logging off Twitter, stepping away from news consumption, and getting outside with loved ones.Ready to reclaim genuine Christian joy amid your Lenten journey? Listen now and discover why St. Francis de Sales famously said, "A sad saint is a sad excuse for a saint."Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon
Friends of the Rosary,Today, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, is Laetare Sunday, an anticipation of the joy of Easter. Traditionally, this Sunday has been a celebration within the austere period of Lent of penance and sorrow.On the third Sunday of Advent, we had Gaudete Sunday, feeling the thrill and joy of Christmas. In Lent, we have a Sunday called Laetare (rejoice), foretasting the divine grace we will receive at Easter. The priest wears rose-colored vestments during Mass.Today's Gospel is from St. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. This reading recounts the parable of the Prodigal Son, one of Jesus' most beautiful parables. It teaches us once more that God a kind, understanding, and all-merciful Father. The son who asks for his part of the inheritance symbolizes the person who cuts himself off from God through sin.This merciful love reaches down to every prodigal son, to every human form of the moral misery of sin.The father expresses to us, lost children, His joy that we have been 'found again' and we have 'returned to life'.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• March 30, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
The story of Josh and Sam
Galatians 4: 22-31; John 6: 1-15; Haydock Commentary
On this Laetare Sunday, Father Jonathan Meyer reminds us of God's immense love and care for us. Reflecting on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, he shares the comforting words of the Father: “You are here with me always. Everything I have is yours.” Take a moment today to realize how deeply loved you are by God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Let this Sunday be a day of rest and a reminder that God's grace is always with you.
Today is Laetare Sunday, a time to rejoice in the middle of Lent. Why do we rejoice at this time? Father explains this and how our cause of rejoicing is connected with today’s readings about the Prodigal son.
His Gaze (Laetare Sunday 2025)
Fr. Joshy reflects on Laetare Sunday as a call to rejoice in God's mercy. He invites us to see ourselves in the parable of the Prodigal Son—whether as the wayward younger son, the resentful elder brother, or the compassionate father. True reconciliation comes through surrender, trust, and transformation. Like the father in the parable, we are called to forgive, embrace others with compassion, and become agents of God's mercy in the world.
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “When All Thy Mercies, O My God” LW 196, TLH 31 Readings: Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15 Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316 Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless” LW 351, TLH 373 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” LW 101, TLH 354 “In God, My Faithful God” LW 421, TLH 526 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Laetare-Cover-3-30-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1068608532?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (IV:4) Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand in John 6:1-15
On this Laetare Sunday we are delighted to have + Paul Dempsey, one of the auxiliary bishops of Dublin join John and Shane on the podcast to share his journey to priesthood and to becoming a bishop but also what he learnt on a visit to Kenya in January 2024 and what the people of the diocese of Marsabit in northern Kenya could teach the Irish church about sharing the faith. We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends including the upcoming saints of the week and prayer space in part one. In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is the great parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32).Rediscovering the ChurchBishop Paul Dempsey is one of the current auxiliary bishops of Dublin although he started out his episcopal service as the bishop of Achonry in the west of Ireland until Pope Francis decided to move him to assist Archbishop Farrell in Dublin as part of the reorganisation of the dioceses in the west of Ireland. He shares with us some of his vocation story and about what he ministers to now in Dublin. But he also shares with us his experience of visiting the diocese of Marsabit in January 2024 and what he learnt about being church in that vast space in northern Kenya. He takes us through the role of the catechist in the small Christian communities and how key they are where there are no priests, reflects on the basic nature of missionary work and what we can learn from that in Ireland where the assumed role of the faith in the fabric of society has come under so much strain and rupture. Taking the work of the theologian and missionary Fr Vincent Donovan, Bishop Paul reminds us that as a church we are called to work with people "not to call them back to where they were......not to try and call them to where you are, as beautiful as that place might seem to you. [We] must have the courage to go with them to a place neither you nor they have ever been before". Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
On this Laetare Sunday we are delighted to have + Paul Dempsey, one of the auxiliary bishops of Dublin join John and Shane on the podcast to share his journey to priesthood and to becoming a bishop but also what he learnt on a visit to Kenya in January 2024 and what the people of the diocese of Marsabit in northern Kenya could teach the Irish church about sharing the faith. Bishop Paul Dempsey is one of the current auxiliary bishops of Dublin although he started out his episcopal service as the bishop of Achonry in the west of Ireland until Pope Francis decided to move him to assist Archbishop Farrell in Dublin as part of the reorganisation of the dioceses in the west of Ireland. He shares with us some of his vocation story and about what he ministers to now in Dublin. But he also shares with us his experience of visiting the diocese of Marsabit in January 2024 and what he learnt about being church in that vast space in northern Kenya. He takes us through the role of the catechist in the small Christian communities and how key they are where there are no priests, reflects on the basic nature of missionary work and what we can learn from that in Ireland where the assumed role of the faith in the fabric of society has come under so much strain and rupture. Taking the work of the theologian and missionary Fr Vincent Donovan, Bishop Paul reminds us that as a church we are called to work with people "not to call them back to where they were......not to try and call them to where you are, as beautiful as that place might seem to you. [We] must have the courage to go with them to a place neither you nor they have ever been before".Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Rejoice Jerusalem! We look in this episode at the 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, named after its introit. THE LITURGICAL LOOKING GLASS is a programme that looks at the liturgy of the week ahead and music that is inspired by it either directly or indirectly. It is written by Nick Swarbrick and co-presented by Tim Hutchinson. It airs every Friday at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.
Laetare Sunday allows us to glimpse the mystery of our new life at Easter and hasten towards it in hope. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.
A sermon by Jón Tróndheim Poulsen from Ølgod Valgmenighed
For the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C reflects on sharing freely what we have been given in Christ. 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. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
For the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C reflects on sharing freely what we have been given in Christ. 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. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
Rejoice, everyone— it's Laetare Sunday! In our first reading, Joshua leads a new generation into the promised land. Then, Dr. Scott Powell suggests it might be time for some of us to rethink how we approach parables.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:50Reading 1 - Joshua 5:9a, 10-12Psalm 34: 2-7Reading 2 - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21Gospel - Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
A Bible study on Luke 15:1-3, 11-32, the Gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, “Laetare Sunday” - Cycle C.
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We are excited to welcome Amaya Valcárcel, International Advocacy Officer with Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) in Rome, who also works in the area of research and reflection in the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at the Vatican. Amaya helps to broaden our perspective beyond the US-Mexico border to recognize the harsh reality of forced migration around the world. She echoes the words of Pope Francis calling for a culture of encounter as a remedy to the globalization of indifference that causes societies to build more policies of resistance rather than welcoming for refugees and asylum seekers. This past Sunday, we celebrated Laetare Sunday (from the Latin for “rejoicing”) in the middle of our Lenten journey. Drawing from that theme, Brian and Joe share stories of joy that breaks through even the harshest of circumstances. Brian tells the story of Kayla, a 4-year-old girl who he baptized in Senda 2 in Reynosa. Despite the harsh conditions of the shelter and the desperation of a long wait to enter the US, Kayla's parents took advantage of their time at the shelter to have their daughter baptized, which was a moment of joy for all who joined in the celebration. Joe recalls the birthday/farewell party for Carlos, a migrant who was staying at Casa del Migrante in Reynosa. The joy reached a new level when Sor Edith, an 80-year-old Daughter of Charity, broke into dance to the delight of all. If you want to see her cut a move, there's got to be a Tik Tok video of her out there somewhere!
Today's Homily Highlight for Laetare Sunday is Msgr. O'Connor, Rector at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
Laetare Sunday talks by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Bro. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR.
2024-03-10 Sermon - The Fourth Sunday in Lent / Laetare Sunday, John 6:1-15
Sermon on John 6:1-15 for Laetare Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent by Rev. Jeff Hendrix.
4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Year B. 2024
Friends of the Rosary: The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means "rejoice." Today's Gospel (John 3:14-21) describes the reason for our joy: God's great love for us has been revealed in Jesus. Through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Christ has reconciled us with God and one another. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the verdict,that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light,because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the lightand does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 10, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Sermon given on Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, by Rev. Tobias Bayer. Epistle: Gal. iv. 22-31. Gospel: St. John, vi. 1-15.
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It's easy to live with self-centered tunnel vision. Jesus wants to heal our blindness to behold the Father's love coming to encounter us all the time! Homily for Laetare Sunday, Year A (RCIA)
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Fourth Sunday in LentThe Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Today's Gospel describes the reason for our joy: God's great love for us has been revealed in Jesus. Jesus' powerful conversation with Nicodemus, a man of the law, reveals God's plan for the world. May we have eyes to see and hearts to believe Jesus' invitation for conversion and transformation!Scripture Readings for March 10, 20242 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23Psalm 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10John 3:14-21
Pastor Bender-presiding; Pastor Christiansen-assisting
TCA heads to the movies ahead of the Oscars this weekend! With the long-awaited film Cabrini in theaters Friday, we talk with director Alejandro Monteverde about the life of this great saint who reminds us: 'You can serve your weaknesses or you can serve your purpose.' We also chat with film critic David Baird all about his book, Popcorn with the Pope, that fleshes out every movie on the 1995 Vatican film list--full of timeless classics that are ever so relevant today! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Laetare Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
A Bible study on John 3:14-21, the Gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, “Laetare Sunday” - Cycle B.