Podcasts about Lent

In his world, humility rules...

Isaiah 52:13–53:12 (Listen) He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions 13   Behold, my servant shall act wisely;1    he shall be high and lifted up,    and shall be exalted.14   As many were astonished at you—    his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,    and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—15   so shall he sprinkle2 many nations.    Kings shall shut their mouths because of him,  for that which has not been told them they see,    and that which they have not heard they understand.53:1   Who has believed what he has heard from us?3    And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?2   For he grew up before him like a young plant,    and like a root out of dry ground;  he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,    and no beauty that we should desire him.3   He was despised and rejected4 by men,    a man of sorrows5 and acquainted with6 grief;7  and as one from whom men hide their faces8    he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4   Surely he has borne our griefs    and carried our sorrows;  yet we esteemed him stricken,    smitten by God, and afflicted.5   But he was pierced for our transgressions;    he was crushed for our iniquities;  upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,    and with his wounds we are healed.6   All we like sheep have gone astray;    we have turned—every one—to his own way;  and the LORD has laid on him    the iniquity of us all. 7   He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,    yet he opened not his mouth;  like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,    and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,    so he opened not his mouth.8   By oppression and judgment he was taken away;    and as for his generation, who considered  that he was cut off out of the land of the living,    stricken for the transgression of my people?9   And they made his grave with the wicked    and with a rich man in his death,  although9 he had done no violence,  &nbs...

Isaiah 52:13–53:12 (Listen) He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions 13   Behold, my servant shall act wisely;1    he shall be high and lifted up,    and shall be exalted.14   As many were astonished at you—    his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,    and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—15   so shall he sprinkle2 many nations.    Kings shall shut their mouths because of him,  for that which has not been told them they see,    and that which they have not heard they understand.53:1   Who has believed what he has heard from us?3    And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?2   For he grew up before him like a young plant,    and like a root out of dry ground;  he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,    and no beauty that we should desire him.3   He was despised and rejected4 by men,    a man of sorrows5 and acquainted with6 grief;7  and as one from whom men hide their faces8    he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4   Surely he has borne our griefs    and carried our sorrows;  yet we esteemed him stricken,    smitten by God, and afflicted.5   But he was pierced for our transgressions;    he was crushed for our iniquities;  upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,    and with his wounds we are healed.6   All we like sheep have gone astray;    we have turned—every one—to his own way;  and the LORD has laid on him    the iniquity of us all. 7   He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,    yet he opened not his mouth;  like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,    and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,    so he opened not his mouth.8   By oppression and judgment he was taken away;    and as for his generation, who considered  that he was cut off out of the land of the living,    stricken for the transgression of my people?9   And they made his grave with the wicked    and with a rich man in his death,  although9 he had done no violence,  &nbs...

What would Jesus do?...

How can we comprehend an enduring future...

But Jesus knows the devil's schemes...

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Some have called the Valleys of Kashmir “Heaven on Earth.”...

“The Lord said to Abram: Go forth from your land, your relatives, and from your father's house to a land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study    There is a new MAPS-CGS Cohort through Aquinas Institute in St Louis starting in January and applications are currently open to join! Carolyn Wright joins us to tell us a little about the program, who should prayerfully consider if this is the direction God is calling you, what are the logistics of the program, and so much more!   Carolyn Wright, MDiv., DMin serves on the faculty of Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. She teaches in the areas of ministerial formation and Christian spirituality. Carolyn directs the Master of Arts in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MAPS-CGS) degree program, the Theological Field Education program, and the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction program at Aquinas. Carolyn has been a longtime advocate for CGS since she completed Level I (2010) and Level II (2011) formations. She recently completed Level III formation (2025). Carolyn is available to talk further about the MAPS-CGS degree program at Aquinas (wright@ai.edu | 314-256-8879)     Episode 96 – MAPS-CGS Degree  Episode 74 – Spiritual Preparation of the Adult  Episode 98 - Welcoming the Children  Episode 122 - Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child PART ONE  Episode 123 - Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child PART TWO  Episode 124 - The Work of the Second Plane Child      MAPS-CGS Master's Degree Brochure    REGISTER FOR MAPS CGS Virtual Information Session and Lecture Series    CGSUSA Store        BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

We live in a world that feels more divided than ever. Every issue seems split down the middle—until we discover what I call 100% issues: causes that no one can argue against. What if the Church set its sights on ending childhood hunger in America? What if Christians became known, once again, for living lives of staggering generosity? In this talk, I share how generosity can transform not only the Church but also the culture around us. You'll hear stories of priests, parishes, and ordinary people who discovered the freedom of trusting God more than money and the joy of giving beyond expectations. Generosity is not just about money—it's about time, encouragement, praise, and creativity. When we grow in generosity, we ignite the world with hope and faith.

In my 21st-century lifestyle...

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Released 2024.02.08 Guest Father Dustin Dought, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship, discusses the observance of Ash Wednesday and Lent.

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Can you rattle off the names of your great-great-grandparents?...

Satsang Reflections is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. This installment, on Monday, August 18th, was hosted by Joseph Schmitz. During Reflections, members shared their insights and takeaways from the Satsang with Todd and Pernille. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Satsang yet then this could be an opportunity to catch the highlights and see if it might inspire you in some way.Links to Learn About Todd & Pernille Lent DamoreThe Awakening Curriculum YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAwakeningCurriculumUnfettered Mindfulness YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UnfetteredMindfulness⁠⁠Website: https://TheAwakeningCurriculum.com⁠Link to Satsang with Todd & Pernille Lent DamoreTodd and Pernille Lent Damore conversed with Yvonne Unger during our August Satsang. This joining was both inspiring and insightful, offering profound reflections that resonated deeply with our community. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pwK8jFgqe4jlOvedZM8d4?si=yTYvh0m_QNSGlZpdYGp4vgLove podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/⁠

We were honored to welcome Todd and Pernille Lent Damore as our August 2025 Satsang guest. Their conversation with Yvonne Unger was both inspiring and insightful, offering profound reflections that resonated deeply with our community.About Todd and Pernille:Todd and Pernille Lent Damore have created The Awakening Curriculum, a comprehensive path to awakening using “The Wheel of Identification”, their framing of the Buddhist 10 Fetters. Their approach provides practical applications to wake up, moment to moment, amidst our everyday life. Together they have more than 50 years of Buddhist practice, and they combine this with elements of psychology, MindBody Trauma Release, and integrated non-dual inquiry to help people live a well-rounded human life free from attachments and suffering.You can find their work at The Awakening Curriculum and Unfettered Mindfulness YouTube channels, and on their website. https://www.youtube.com/@TheAwakeningCurriculum https://www.youtube.com/@UnfetteredMindfulnesshttps://TheAwakeningCurriculum.comTodd and Pernille strive to provide much of their work for free. Donations are always welcome to help them continue their passion of spreading awakening throughout the world. You can either donate directly using this link: http://paypal.me/ToddLent or join their Patreon channel here:  https://www.patreon.com/TheAwakeningCurriculumA Link to Satsang ReflectionsSatsang Reflections is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. During this program, hosted on Monday, August 18th by Joseph Schmitz, members shared their insights and takeaways from the Satsang with Todd and Pernille.https://open.spotify.com/episode/4I0SwXbHXhwqPGmPgOugGU?si=rSMWHsELR5yIewLJ4MYBeALove podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 425The Saint of the day is Saint Louis of FranceSaint Louis of France’s Story At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God's anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, of course. Louis was different in that he actually interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith. After the violence of two previous reigns, he brought peace and justice. Louis “took the cross” for a Crusade when he was 30. His army seized Damietta in Egypt but not long after, weakened by dysentery and without support, they were surrounded and captured. Louis obtained the release of the army by giving up the city of Damietta in addition to paying a ransom. He stayed in Syria four years. Louis deserves credit for extending justice in civil administration. His regulations for royal officials became the first of a series of reform laws. He replaced trial by battle with a form of examination of witnesses and encouraged the use of written records in court. Louis was always respectful of the papacy, but defended royal interests against the popes, and refused to acknowledge Innocent IV's sentence against Emperor Frederick II. Louis was devoted to his people, founding hospitals, visiting the sick, and like his patron Saint Francis, caring even for people with leprosy. He is one of the patrons of the Secular Franciscan Order. Louis united France—lords and townsfolk, peasants and priests and knights—by the force of his personality and holiness. For many years the nation was at peace. Every day, Louis had 13 special guests from among the poor to eat with him, and a large number of poor were served meals near his palace. During Advent and Lent, all who presented themselves were given a meal, and Louis often served them in person. He kept lists of needy people, whom he regularly relieved, in every province of his dominion. Disturbed by new Muslim advances, Louis led another crusade to North Africa in 1270. Within a month of their landing at Carthage, the army camp was decimated by disease. Louis himself died there at the age of 56. He was canonized 27 years later. Reflection Louis was strong-willed, strong-minded. His word was trusted utterly, and his courage in action was remarkable. What is most remarkable was his sense of respect for anyone with whom he dealt, especially the “humble folk of the Lord.” To care for his people he built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals and orphanages. He dealt with princes honestly and equitably. He hoped to be treated the same way by the King of Kings, to whom he gave his life, his family and his country. Saint Louis of France is a Patron Saint of: BarbersGroomsSecular Franciscan Order Learn more about Saint Louis of France! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The big moment was near...

Isaiah 50 (Listen) Israel's Sin and the Servant's Obedience 50:1   Thus says the LORD:  “Where is your mother's certificate of divorce,    with which I sent her away?  Or which of my creditors is it    to whom I have sold you?  Behold, for your iniquities you were sold,    and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.2   Why, when I came, was there no man;    why, when I called, was there no one to answer?  Is my hand shortened, that it cannot redeem?    Or have I no power to deliver?  Behold, by my rebuke I dry up the sea,    I make the rivers a desert;  their fish stink for lack of water    and die of thirst.3   I clothe the heavens with blackness    and make sackcloth their covering.” 4   The Lord GOD has given me    the tongue of those who are taught,  that I may know how to sustain with a word    him who is weary.  Morning by morning he awakens;    he awakens my ear    to hear as those who are taught.5   The Lord GOD has opened my ear,    and I was not rebellious;    I turned not backward.6   I gave my back to those who strike,    and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard;  I hid not my face    from disgrace and spitting. 7   But the Lord GOD helps me;    therefore I have not been disgraced;  therefore I have set my face like a flint,    and I know that I shall not be put to shame.8     He who vindicates me is near.  Who will contend with me?    Let us stand up together.  Who is my adversary?    Let him come near to me.9   Behold, the Lord GOD helps me;    who will declare me guilty?  Behold, all of them will wear out like a garment;    the moth will eat them up. 10   Who among you fears the LORD    and obeys the voice of his servant?  Let him who walks in darkness    and has no light  trust in the name of the LORD    and rely on his God.11   Behold, all you who kindle a fire,    who equip yourselves with burning torches!  Walk by the light of your fire,    and by the torches that you have kindled!  This you have from my hand:    you shall lie down in torment. (ESV)

Isaiah 50 (Listen) Israel's Sin and the Servant's Obedience 50:1   Thus says the LORD:  “Where is your mother's certificate of divorce,    with which I sent her away?  Or which of my creditors is it    to whom I have sold you?  Behold, for your iniquities you were sold,    and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.2   Why, when I came, was there no man;    why, when I called, was there no one to answer?  Is my hand shortened, that it cannot redeem?    Or have I no power to deliver?  Behold, by my rebuke I dry up the sea,    I make the rivers a desert;  their fish stink for lack of water    and die of thirst.3   I clothe the heavens with blackness    and make sackcloth their covering.” 4   The Lord GOD has given me    the tongue of those who are taught,  that I may know how to sustain with a word    him who is weary.  Morning by morning he awakens;    he awakens my ear    to hear as those who are taught.5   The Lord GOD has opened my ear,    and I was not rebellious;    I turned not backward.6   I gave my back to those who strike,    and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard;  I hid not my face    from disgrace and spitting. 7   But the Lord GOD helps me;    therefore I have not been disgraced;  therefore I have set my face like a flint,    and I know that I shall not be put to shame.8     He who vindicates me is near.  Who will contend with me?    Let us stand up together.  Who is my adversary?    Let him come near to me.9   Behold, the Lord GOD helps me;    who will declare me guilty?  Behold, all of them will wear out like a garment;    the moth will eat them up. 10   Who among you fears the LORD    and obeys the voice of his servant?  Let him who walks in darkness    and has no light  trust in the name of the LORD    and rely on his God.11   Behold, all you who kindle a fire,    who equip yourselves with burning torches!  Walk by the light of your fire,    and by the torches that you have kindled!  This you have from my hand:    you shall lie down in torment. (ESV)

Go to church...

We have one who has run the race in our place...

Fire can warm or destroy...

God doesn't want you to see hardship as punishment for sin...

Fr. William Rock, FSSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show: I grew up with the Novus Ordo Mass but feel drawn to the traditional rite. As a younger Catholic, is it wrong to feel disillusioned with the new form? Is playing the organ in the TLM during Lent allowed? Are somebody's chances of salvation affected by their birthplace? What kind of music is appropriate at Mass? Our parish recently started using guitars, and I'm unsure how to respond. Differences between the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed What is your opinion of programs like Exodus90 and, currently St. Michael's Lent? Do you think they are valuable in bringing one closer to God? If my Rosary or St. Benedict medal is not blessed, is it less “Holy”? Can I still use them as I normally would? Is it proper for laity to say prayers out loud during the exposition of the blessed sacrament? Is there a place for traditional sacred art and architecture in evangelization today, especially among younger generations who seem hungry for beauty but turned off by institutional religion? What should someone do if they are not sure if an item is already blessed? Could the FSSP establish mission chapels on prominent college campuses? What does it mean when prayer feels dry or fruitless, and how should I respond to that as a traditional Catholic? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Dr. Tom Curran talks about St. Michael's Lent, speed bumps in his pursuit to “Farewell in 2025” and insights from St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Tom continues to answer 2 more AI-generated questions for married couples: How do shared values/goals play into your family life together? What's something unexpected about married life that you have come to appreciate?

When you face opposition, remember he faced worse for you...

De Amerikaanse importheffingen voor Europa zijn nu definitief. Economieredacteur Daan van Lent ziet hoe dit Nederlandse bedrijven raakt en hoe ze op zoek gaan naar nieuwe strategieën. Gaat het ze lukken om zich aan te passen aan deze nieuwe realiteit?Gast: Daan van LentPresentatie: Iddo HavingaRedactie: Niki Ipenburg Montage: Lars van LeeuwenEindredactie: Nina van HattumCoördinatie: Belle BraakhekkeProductie: Andrea HuntjensHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes, the gospel. causes division..

Aujourd'hui, Antoine Diers, Emmanuel de Villiers et Bruno Poncet débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall.

In the second installment of a five-part series on 1 Samuel, Bishop Paul discusses the profound generosity of Hannah in returning the son for whom she prayed back to the Lord. Hannah dedicated Samuel's life to the Lord's service, in keeping with her promise, and for the sake of all Israel. Even during a time of failing leadership, God was at work. And he is at work today. Like Hannah, we have freely received and we are to freely give. And our giving will help prepare the way for the Lord in our world today. Next week continues the series.

When Jesus was born, angels filled the sky...

Today Father Anthony Christina and Tony chat about the period of Lent and how quickly time passes as we are one week from Holy week   Father leads us in daily prayer and after stresses the importance of us following God as Catholic to stay focused and keep Him at the center of our lives always.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Isaiah 48:16 (Listen) 16   Draw near to me, hear this:    from the beginning I have not spoken in secret,    from the time it came to be I have been there.”  And now the Lord GOD has sent me, and his Spirit. (ESV)Isaiah 49:1–16 (Listen) The Servant of the Lord 49:1   Listen to me, O coastlands,    and give attention, you peoples from afar.  The LORD called me from the womb,    from the body of my mother he named my name.2   He made my mouth like a sharp sword;    in the shadow of his hand he hid me;  he made me a polished arrow;    in his quiver he hid me away.3   And he said to me, “You are my servant,    Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”14   But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;  yet surely my right is with the LORD,    and my recompense with my God.” 5   And now the LORD says,    he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,  to bring Jacob back to him;    and that Israel might be gathered to him—  for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD,    and my God has become my strength—6   he says:  “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant    to raise up the tribes of Jacob    and to bring back the preserved of Israel;  I will make you as a light for the nations,    that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” 7   Thus says the LORD,    the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,  to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation,    the servant of rulers:  “Kings shall see and arise;    princes, and they shall prostrate themselves;  because of the LORD, who is faithful,    the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” The Restoration of Israel 8   Thus says the LORD:  “In a time of favor I have answered you;    in a day of salvation I have helped you;  I will keep you and give you    as a covenant to the people,  to establish the land,    to apportion the desolate heritages,9   saying to the prisoners, ‘Come out,'    to those who are in darkness, ‘Appear.'  They shall feed along the ways;    on all bare heights shall be their pasture;10   they shall not hunger or thirst,    neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them,  for he who has pity on them will lead them,    and by springs of water will guide them.11   And I will make all my mountains a road,    and my highways s...

Isaiah 48:16 (Listen) 16   Draw near to me, hear this:    from the beginning I have not spoken in secret,    from the time it came to be I have been there.”  And now the Lord GOD has sent me, and his Spirit. (ESV)Isaiah 49:1–16 (Listen) The Servant of the Lord 49:1   Listen to me, O coastlands,    and give attention, you peoples from afar.  The LORD called me from the womb,    from the body of my mother he named my name.2   He made my mouth like a sharp sword;    in the shadow of his hand he hid me;  he made me a polished arrow;    in his quiver he hid me away.3   And he said to me, “You are my servant,    Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”14   But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;  yet surely my right is with the LORD,    and my recompense with my God.” 5   And now the LORD says,    he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,  to bring Jacob back to him;    and that Israel might be gathered to him—  for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD,    and my God has become my strength—6   he says:  “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant    to raise up the tribes of Jacob    and to bring back the preserved of Israel;  I will make you as a light for the nations,    that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” 7   Thus says the LORD,    the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,  to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation,    the servant of rulers:  “Kings shall see and arise;    princes, and they shall prostrate themselves;  because of the LORD, who is faithful,    the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” The Restoration of Israel 8   Thus says the LORD:  “In a time of favor I have answered you;    in a day of salvation I have helped you;  I will keep you and give you    as a covenant to the people,  to establish the land,    to apportion the desolate heritages,9   saying to the prisoners, ‘Come out,'    to those who are in darkness, ‘Appear.'  They shall feed along the ways;    on all bare heights shall be their pasture;10   they shall not hunger or thirst,    neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them,  for he who has pity on them will lead them,    and by springs of water will guide them.11   And I will make all my mountains a road,    and my highways s...

God wants us to get the Word out...

Live from Dublin, Ireland, Father Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. Provincial Minister of Irish Capuchin Province, joins guest-host Brooke Taylor for a mini-retreat. We explore traditions for the Assumption and Dormition of Mary, the blessing of herbs, and the Lent of St. Michael. Father also touches on contemplative ways to cope with seasonal stress.

When you're struggling, look up into the night sky...

Happy solemnity of the assumption of Mary! We start St. Michael's Lent today and ens the 54 day rosaylry novena!

Adam Minihan joins Steve and Becky to encourage the faithful to try St. Michael's Lent, a time of renewal practiced by St. Francis of Assisi that goes from  August 15th through the Feast of the Archangels on September 29th.

On today's episode of the podcast, I am joined by Jamie Baxter, the Founder and CEO of Exodus 90 to discuss why Catholics, and particularly Catholic men, should revive the tradition of St. Michael's Lent. This tradition, which was popularized by St. Francis of Assisi, was a staple of Western Christianity, and the Franciscan tradition in particular, for more than 800 years. In fact, it was in 1224 during St. Michael's Lent when Francis received the grace of the Stigmata, the Five Wounds of Christ. Join Jamie and I as we delve into this beautiful tradition!Exodus 90 App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exodus-90-live-different/id1448034275Exodus 90 Website: https://exodus90.com/Get 15% Off TAN Books using code "TRUTH15" at checkout: https://tanbooks.com/?rfsn=7031065.cf6efa1

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Eric Metaxas is a bestselling Christian author, speaker, and cultural commentator known for works that inspire faith and moral courage. He's the author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, a critically acclaimed biography of the German pastor who resisted the Nazis, as well as Amazing Grace, the story of abolitionist William Wilberforce. Host of The Eric Metaxas Show and a frequent voice on faith in the public square, Metaxas blends storytelling, apologetics, and history to challenge believers to live boldly for Christ in a skeptical age.

“For the Lord gives wisdom;
 from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” ~ Proverbs 2:6    “3. The atrium is a community in which children and adults live together a religious experience that facilitates participation in the wider community of the family, the church, and other social spheres. • The atrium is a place of prayer, in which work and study spontaneously become meditation, contemplation, and prayer. • The atrium is a place in which the only Teacher is Christ; both children and adults place themselves in a listening stance before his Word and seek to penetrate the mystery of the liturgical celebration.” - 32 Points of Reflection of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study    Beate and Ann discuss the variety of meanings and the importance of de-schooling as it pertains to our work in catechesis.  Ann Garrido has been a catechist of the Good Shepherd since 1996.  She currently serves as a Level One catechist at her parish while she also serves as a formation leader for the US Association at all three levels.  Ann is an Associate Professor at Aquinas Institute of Theology, a graduate school of theology and ministry in the Dominican tradition.  She is the author of multiple works, including her newest book Redeeming Power about the healthy and holy exercise of leadership.  Ann Garrido's website HERE     Beate Buescher is a wife, mother, Omi, and catechist who began her journey with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2003. Her educational background is in early childhood education and she is passionate about faith, learning, nature and positive parenting. When she walked into her first formation course, she felt that she had finally found her tribe! Beate is currently listening to God alongside Level 1 and 3 children and is certified in all levels of CGS, including Infant/Toddler. She is a recognized Level 1 Formation Leader.     EPISODE 72- Characteristic of the Good Shepherd Catechesis     Read the article Characteristics of the Good Shepherd Catechesis by Sofia Cavalletti    2014 Consiglio Report: De-Schooling    Books by Ann Garrido   ANN'S NEW BOOK – REDEEMING POWER     Redeeming Administration   Redeeming Conflict   A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido    Preaching with Children       Podcast Episodes with Ann Garrido   Episode 19 – Typology with Ann Garrido   Episode 53 – The Birth and Infancy of Jesus with Ann Garrido   Episode 59 – Preaching with Children with Ann Garrido   Episode 68 – The CGS Heritage – Eugenio Zolli with Ann Garrido   Episode 111. About Justice, A Meditation by Fr Mongillo with Ann Garrido  Episode 127 – Redeeming Administration with Ann Garrido    CGSUSA Store        The Prepared Environment: Making Materials  with Don Martin (The Catechist's Husband) and Lynda Catalano  Tuesday, August 26, 2025  7:00 - 8:30 pm EDT  Join Don Martin, CGSUSA Vendor, The Catechist's Husband, and Lynda Catalano, CGSUSA Formation Leader, who will share her wisdom and passion for making the materials by hand. Don and Lynda's sessions will be followed by time for questions. All those present will be registered for a drawing for an atrium material from the Catechist's Husband.    Mark your calendars for this SPECIAL EVENT.  Registration Here!  This is a free Zoom Session    BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

Send us a textIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I'm joined by Jamie Baxter, founder of Exodus 90, to explore St. Michael's Lent — a centuries-old devotion practiced by St. Francis of Assisi that still speaks powerfully to the challenges of our time.We talk about why this devotion, which runs from the Feast of the Assumption to the Feast of the Archangels, is worth reviving, and how disciplines like night vigils, fasting, and fraternity can help men (and women!) grow in freedom and love of God.Along the way, Jamie shares:The history of St. Michael's Lent and St. Francis' connection to itHow Padre Pio and other saints embraced this devotionWhy night vigils are such a powerful form of prayerThe difference between Christian asceticism and stoicismHow small, faithful practices can transform your spiritual lifeAn unexpected connection between PGA champion Scottie Scheffler and the spiritual lifeWhether you're new to fasting and prayer or looking to deepen your walk with the Lord, this conversation will inspire you to make space for God and engage in the spiritual battle with confidence.Learn More: To join St. Michael's Lent or explore the Exodus 90 fraternity, visit exodus90.com or download the Exodus 90 app.Follow Gotta Be Saints: Instagram: @gottabesaints Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review to help more people discover the call to holiness!

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Should I discourage a fallen-away Catholic friend from looking into Eastern Orthodoxy? When someone starts to suffer from severe memory loss due to dementia, how does that affect their need to go to confession? Does the precept to confess at least once a year still apply? If we are justified by grace through our faith in Him (CCC 1989, 1991, 1996), why then is the Sacrament of Confession mandatory for Catholics? Why is there no short prayer for the dead at the end of Compline, unlike every other canonical hour except Matins, which are/were supposed to be followed by Lauds)? Is it still required for Catholics to abstain from meat on Fridays outside of Lent? What can Catholics learn from Eastern Orthodox Christians? As a convert for the last 26 years, has my confirmed Protestantism been erased? Am I absolved by faith either way? Should I never receive the Eucharist because I am aware of so many sins even after confession? Canon, what do you miss most about Canada? Are Catholics permitted to eat Halal meat? Any advice for scrupulosity? Recommendations for reading to better understand the time between the year 33 and 100 How should we understand Genesis considering modern fallible accounts that man might be only 200,000 years old? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

In this episode of The Catholic Man Show, Adam shares a powerful story about his son, a food truck, and an unexpected act of virtue that left a lasting impact — not only on his son, but on him as a father. It's not a flex… but it kind of is.What does it mean to live virtuously in public? How can one small act of kindness or virtue build up a community, shape a young man's character, and challenge all of us to do more with what we've been given?Adam and David dive into:The deep value of prudence — the “charioteer” of the virtuesThe role of memory in growing in wisdomAnd of course… the return of David from his 17-month “vacation”Plus: whiskey reviews, Clear Creek Abbey updates, the Catholic Man Show Campout hype, and why From Silence to Silence is the book to read for St. Michael's Lent.This episode is a mix of fraternal storytelling, serious virtue talk, and a challenge to be the kind of man whose actions ripple into eternity.Challenge This Week:Be like the man at the food truck — notice virtue, call it out, and reward it. Then invite a brother to join you for St. Michael's Lent starting August 15.Mentioned Resources:From Silence to Silence by Fr. Francis BethelAscend Podcast by Dcn. Harrison GarlickThe Intellectual Life by SertillangesBooker's Bourbon - The “Pond Batch”Exodus 90 – Sign up for St. Michael's Lent

Patrick explores how souls recognize each other in the afterlife, fields questions about St. Michael’s Lent, and discusses whether prayers at Mass should be spoken out loud or kept silent. Balancing heartfelt guidance for those struggling with scrupulosity and his commitment to keeping focus on Catholic faith rather than politics, Patrick brings unpredictable insights and a personal touch throughout the episode. Nancy (email) - Before our bodies are reconnected with our souls, what do our souls look like? Do they have any kind of appearance at all? (00:48) Carmen - What is the 40-day Saint Michael's Lent? Is it a requirement? (04:17) Jessica - Do you have to say prayers out loud at Mass? (05:34) John - What do you think about the Merry Beggars Saint Dominic shows and how the bishops started creating their own Churches. How could bishops get so far off from the Church? (16:09) Patrick shares a couple of emails in regard to yesterday’s show (23:56) Summer - I struggle with scrupulosity. How do I figure out if it is a venial vs mortal sin? (30:27) Jim (email) - At mass, aren't we joining our prayers with those in Heaven? Aren't those in Heaven praying and singing praise to God? (42:55) Larry (email) - OK Boomer & Meatless Fridays (46:13)