Podcasts about Maria Goretti

In this episode of Chatechesis, Deacon Don reflects on Divine Mercy Sunday and healing.  He then goes on to look at the  9th Commandment and tells the story of St. Maria Goretti. L'articolo Chatechesis – Deacon Don – the 9th Commandment proviene da Radio Maria.

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VIDEO: Pierina Morosini ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnj0rXeoC1E&list=PLolpIV2TSebVM7CoAHtiTvbPX4t2opTUUTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=8103BEATA PIERINA MOROSINI, MARTIRE DELLA PUREZZA COME SANTA MARIA GORETTIPrimogenita di nove figli, a 16 anni partecipa a Roma alla beatificazione di Santa Maria Goretti e dieci anni dopo un giovane tenta di violentarla, ma respinto la uccide (VIDEO: Pierina Morosini)di Gianpiero Pettiti ed Emilia Flocchini Pierina Morosini nasce il 7 gennaio 1931 a Fiobbio di Albino, nella bergamasca; viene battezzata il giorno seguente, coi nomi di Pierina Eugenia. È la primogenita di una famiglia di nove figli. Suo padre, Rocco Morosini, rimane invalido e guadagna qualcosa facendo il guardiano notturno in uno stabilimento. Sua madre, Sara Noris, invece bada, oltre che ai figli propri, anche a quelli degli altri, solo in cambio del pane con cui riempire la bocca della sua nidiata.Con simili premesse Pierina cresce, imparando da subito ad archiviare i sogni senza troppi rimpianti: deve rinunciare a studiare ed a diplomarsi maestra, anche se ne avrebbe i numeri; deve rinunciare a entrare tra le Suore delle Poverelle di Bergamo, anche se tutti trovano che la sua vocazione sia solida e ben fondata; deve rinunciare anche al sogno missionario, il cui solo pensiero le fa battere il cuore come se fosse il primo amore.Il 18 marzo 1946, poco più che quindicenne, fu assunta nel Cotonificio Honegger di Albino, un'azienda di circa 1300 dipendenti. Qui cominciò a lavorare prima come addetta alle pulizie del reparto e dei telai, poi come apprendista e aiutante delle altre operaie, infine divenne operatrice ai telai. Questo stipendio è l'unica entrata fissa su cui può contare la sua famiglia. Per il primo turno deve svegliarsi alle quattro del mattino, ma invariabilmente trova ancora il tempo di prendere un "pezzo" di Messa e soprattutto di fare la Comunione, che l'accompagnerà per tutto il giorno. Pierina prega lungo la strada, prega quando è al telaio, prega quando riesce a scappare per qualche minuto in chiesa. Durante un ricovero ospedaliero dovuto a un incidente sul lavoro, conobbe padre Luciano Mologni, del Convento dei frati minori Cappuccini di Albino, che sarebbe diventato il suo padre spirituale. Pierina viene nominata dirigente parrocchiale di Azione Cattolica ed è attivissima in parrocchia, il suo specifico campo di apostolato. Trova, così, in famiglia, il convento cui ha dovuto rinunciare; nella fabbrica, la scuola in cui aveva sperato di insegnare; nella sua parrocchia, la missione in cui aveva sognato di andare.PICCOLO REGOLAMENTO QUOTIDIANOSi dà un regolamento di vita e soprattutto traccia per se stessa alcuni propositi che, nella loro semplicità, danno la misura di quest'anima innamorata di Dio. Tra le altre cose, si propone di «tener la pace in famiglia», di «mostrarsi sempre allegra» e di «cercare di non sapere le cose altrui». Tra i suoi appunti spicca una frase in cui è condensata tutta la sua vita: «il mio amore, un Dio Crocifisso; la mia forza, la Santa Comunione; l'ora preferita, quella della Messa; la mia divisa, essere un nulla; la mia meta, il cielo». In questo periodo manifestò alla mamma il desiderio di farsi suora ma venne distolta da questo proposito in quanto il suo lavoro e la sua presenza erano necessari alla famiglia.Nel 1947 è a Roma, per la beatificazione di Maria Goretti, la piccola martire delle Paludi Pontine, che su indicazione di papa Pio XII venne proposta come modello di virtù cristiane per le nuove generazioni. Alla nuova beata e futura santa Pierina "ruba" il segreto che l'ha portata sugli altari, lasciandolo maturare lentamente in lei. L'8 dicembre, festa dell'Immacolata, professò i voti privati di castità, povertà e obbedienza. Nel 1948 approfondì il suo impegno spirituale e il suo servizio alla Chiesa. S'iscrisse all'Apostolato della Riparazione e alle Figlie di Maria. Indossò lo scapolare carmelitano e aderì al Terz'Ordine francescano. Nel 1950 provò ancora una volta a chiedere ai genitori il permesso di entrare tra le Suore delle Poverelle di Bergamo, ma anche questa volta ricevette un fermo diniego. Continuò senza soste il suo impegno in famiglia, sul lavoro e a servizio della parrocchia; diventò zelatrice dell'Opera San Gregorio Barbarigo che aiuta il seminario diocesano di Bergamo.IL MARTIRIODieci anni dopo la beatificazione di Maria Goretti confida ad uno dei suoi fratelli: «Piuttosto che commettere un peccato mi lascio ammazzare». Che questo non sia solo un pio desiderio lo dimostra appena un mese dopo aver pronunciato questa frase. Pierina, nella freschezza dei suoi 26 anni, anche se volutamente vestita in modo dimesso, non può nascondere la sua avvenenza, che accende insani desideri in una mente malata.Il 4 aprile 1957, pochi minuti prima delle 15, Pierina è di ritorno dal suo turno di lavoro in fabbrica. Lungo i sentieri solitari del monte Misna, viene assalita dal violentatore nel castagneto che abitualmente, due volte al giorno, attraversa da undici anni per recarsi al lavoro. È inutile il suo tentativo di fuga, perché l'uomo le fracassa il cranio a colpi di pietra. Trasportata in ospedale a Bergamo, vi muore due giorni dopo, senza aver ripreso conoscenza.È fin troppo facile, per la gente, vedere in lei una nuova Maria Goretti; ed è infatti proprio la sua gente ad impedire che Pierina resti a lungo sottoterra e che il suo omicidio venga semplicemente archiviato come un pur tragico fatto di cronaca nera.Così, mentre la giustizia umana compie il suo corso nei confronti del giovane di Albino individuato come l'omicida, la Chiesa comincia invece ad interessarsi di lei. Il vescovo di Bergamo, monsignor Clemente Gaddi, l'8 dicembre 1975 avvia l'iter per la causa di beatificazione. [...] Il 3 luglio 1987 il Papa san Giovanni Paolo II ha autorizzato la promulgazione del decreto con cui l'uccisione di Pierina Morosini era da considerare un autentico martirio. Lo stesso Pontefice ha celebrato la sua beatificazione il 4 ottobre 1987, durante l'assemblea del Sinodo dei Vescovi dedicata al tema «Vocazione e missione dei laici nella Chiesa e nel mondo», proponendola come autentica icona di un laicato maturo e coerente, anche a costo della vita.Nella diocesi di Bergamo la memoria liturgica della Beata Pierina Morosini si celebra il 6 maggio, un mese dopo la sua nascita al Cielo, perché il 6 aprile può corrispondere ai giorni della Settimana Santa o dell'Ottava di Pasqua.Il 10 aprile 1983 i resti mortali di Pierina erano stati traslati dal cimitero di Fiobbio alla chiesa parrocchiale, dedicata a Sant'Antonio di Padova, e posti in un sarcofago di marmo bianco, situato vicino al banco dove solitamente lei s'inginocchiava a pregare. Dopo la beatificazione, sono stati collocati sotto l'altare maggiore della chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova a Fiobbio.Nota di BastaBugie: negli scritti di Pierina si trovano il prezioso "Piccolo regolamento quotidiano" e "I sette propositi". Eccoli qui riportati.I SETTE PROPOSITI1) Mi sforzerò di tenere la pace nella famiglia.2) Quando la stanchezza m'avrà vinta, mi mostrerò sempre allegra.3) Avrò sommo rispetto verso la mamma, la obbedirò e non risponderò sgarbatamente.4) Non prenderò nessuna golosità.5) Durante la giornata mi terrò alla presenza di Dio, farò Comunioni spirituali e reciterò giaculatorie.6) Non cercherò di sapere cose altrui.7) Non dirò mai parola in mia lode e procurerò di star nascosta agli occhi degli uomini.PICCOLO REGOLAMENTO QUOTIDIANO1) Mi alzerò per tempo, senza poltrire e, vestendomi modestamente, offrirò la mia giornata a Gesù per le mani di Maria SS.2) Preghiere del mattino - Santa Messa e - possibilmente, Comunione quotidiana.3) Meditazione di almeno 15 minuti raccoglimento, amore, propositi pratici per il giorno.4) Tornata a casa, attenderò con la massima fedeltà e serenità alle mie faccende domestiche e al mio lavoro.5) Al suono di ogni ora penserò a Gesù e a Maria con una giaculatoria o uno sguardo d'amore.6) Ogni mia azione la farò in unione con Maria; e nelle contrarietà mi abbandonerò, come una bambina sul suo Cuore materno, invocando il suo aiuto e quello del mio caro Angelo custode.7) Dirò il S. Rosario o almeno una corona, secondo le mie possibilità.8) Ogni giorno mi sforzerò di offrire a Maria Santissima qualche "fiore" profumato e nascosto una mortificazione di lingua, di occhi, di gola, soprattutto di volontà.9) Non mi metterò mai a tavola senza aver fatto una piccola preghiera, né mai mi alzerò senza aver compiuto una mortificazione di gola.10) Mi sforzerò di sorridere a tutti e di cedere, con amabilità, al giudizio degli altri, specialmente dei miei genitori e superiori.11) Curerò sommamente la modestia nel vestito, nello star seduta e nel camminare; con nessuno mi permetterò leggerezze di parole o di mani.12) Prima di coricarmi, secondo le possibilità, farò un po' di lettura spirituale e scriverò il resoconto dell'esame di coscienza; quindi, recitata la preghiera della sera mi addormenterò pensando alla Comunione dell'indomani o a qualche buona cosa.N.D. Tutto questo mi propongo di metterlo in pratica fedelmente, con amore e gioia, ma senza eccessive preoccupazioni; pronta ad omettere qualche devozione o ad interromperla, quando l'ubbidienza ai superiori o ai miei doveri lo richiede, sicura che la Madonna preferisce da me, sua piccola schiava d'amore, l'offerta del mio cuore e della mia volontà in tutte le circostanze della vita.

Documento informativo: Podcast de Conrado Gnerre - Temas de pureza, martirio y los peligros de la imprudencia Fecha: 26 de octubre de 2023 Fuente: Extractos del Podcast de Conrado Gnerre El extracto del podcast de Gnerre presenta una visión fuertemente tradicional de la moralidad, enfatizando la importancia de la pureza, el autocontrol y las consecuencias de sucumbir a los "pecados de la carne". Presenta a Laura Vicugna y Maria Goretti como ejemplos poderosos de estos principios y critica las tendencias modernas que, según él, los socavan, especialmente dentro de la Iglesia. Argumenta que ignorar estos principios conduce a la ceguera intelectual y a la ruina espiritual. Sus comentarios destacan la importancia de una visión holística de la persona, en la que la salud física y la espiritual estén interconectadas, una visión arraigada en la templanza y la fidelidad a las enseñanzas tradicionales. Resumen: Este extracto de podcast de Conrado Gnerre se centra en los temas de la pureza, el martirio y los peligros espirituales del comportamiento inmoderado, particularmente en lo que respecta a los "pecados de la carne". Gnerre utiliza los ejemplos de dos santas del siglo XX, Laura Vicugna y Maria Goretti, para ilustrar la importancia de la pureza y los sacrificios que se hicieron en su defensa. Argumenta que los pecados de la carne, aunque no son los más graves objetivamente, son particularmente peligrosos debido a su accesibilidad, su tendencia a conducir a más pecados y su capacidad para nublar el intelecto. También critica una tendencia moderna dentro y fuera de la Iglesia a minimizar el impacto de estos pecados y la importancia del cuerpo en el camino espiritual. Temas e ideas clave: Martirio por la pureza y la familia: Laura Vicugna: Gnerre relata la historia de Laura Vicugna, subrayando su sacrificio como "verdadera mártir" que ofreció su vida para ayudar a su madre a salir de una relación indeseable y volver a la Iglesia. Afirma: "Laura Vicugna ofreció su vida para salvar a su madre... decidió ofrecerse como víctima para lograr que su madre pudiera dejar a ese hombre..." (Laura Vicugna ofreció su vida para salvar a su madre... decidió ofrecerse como víctima para asegurarse de que su madre pudiera dejar a ese hombre...). Esto se presenta como un profundo acto de amor y un testimonio de la importancia de la familia y el bienestar espiritual. María Goretti: También habla de María Goretti, quien "dejó matar para no ceder a la violencia perpetrada por un conocido". Ambas figuras se presentan como modelos de santidad que abren el siglo XX, que "se abre con estos dos gigantes de la santidad por un lado, Laura Vicugna por el otro, Santa María Goretti" (se abre con estos dos gigantes de la santidad por un lado, Laura Vicugna por el otro, Santa María Goretti) Ambos ejemplos ponen de manifiesto sus sacrificios por la pureza y la virtud. Son "santas... a favor de la pureza" (santos a favor de la pureza). Los pecados de la carne como un peligro espiritual único: No es el más grave, pero sí el más peligroso: Si bien reconoce que los pecados contra Dios son objetivamente más graves, Gnerre subraya que los pecados relacionados con el sexto y noveno mandamiento (los relacionados con la pureza sexual) son particularmente peligrosos. Esto se debe a que son "los pecados más fáciles de cometer" y "abren las puertas a otros pecados". Mensaje de Fátima: Invoca el mensaje de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, quien supuestamente dijo que "los pecados que hacen que la gente vaya más al infierno... son los pecados de la carne" (los pecados que hacen que la gente vaya al infierno más... son los pecados de la carne). No porque sean los más graves objetivamente, sino por su frecuencia e impacto. Impacto en el intelecto: Gnerre sostiene que estos pecados tienen un efecto destructivo en el intelecto, lo que lleva a un "cegamiento de la inteligencia". Argumenta que este deterioro conduce a un "trastorno mental" que se deriva del desequilibrio y la falta de templanza. "El trastorno mental, la ceguera intelectual es siempre el resultado de una falta de templanza". Crítica de las tendencias modernas: Deriva agnóstica: Gnerre critica una moderna "deriva agnóstica del cristianismo", que separa las dimensiones espiritual y física. Argumenta que esta es una comprensión errónea de la persona humana como "un solo cuerpo y alma" y que el desorden en el cuerpo conduce inevitablemente al desorden en el alma y la mente. Minimizando el pecado: Observa una tendencia a minimizar la gravedad de los pecados de la carne, incluso dentro de la Iglesia. Ve esto como un fracaso en reconocer la sabiduría de que "la sabiduría... es siempre fruto de la templanza" (sabiduría... es siempre el fruto de la templanza). Consecuencias de despreciar la tradición: Gnerre argumenta que descuidar estas enseñanzas es, en última instancia, autodestructivo. Utiliza la analogía de "aserrar la rama en la que uno está sentado" para describir el daño autoinfligido que se hace al restar importancia a la ética sexual y el impacto del comportamiento inmoderado. Se refiere a afirmaciones como "Dios no es católico", como una especie de pendiente resbaladiza en la que uno puede preguntarse "por qué debería obligarme a serlo". Importancia de la Templanza: La clave de la sabiduría: Gnerre establece una fuerte conexión entre la templanza y la sabiduría, afirmando que esta última es siempre "fruto de la templanza" (fruto de la templanza). Visión holística: Aboga por una comprensión holística de la naturaleza humana, subrayando que "si el desorden entra al cuerpo, también entrará al alma".

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Lectionary: 312The Saint of the day is Saint AgnesSaint Agnes' Story Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry. Among those she refused, one reported her to the authorities for being a Christian. She was arrested and confined to a house of prostitution. The legend continues that a man who looked upon her lustfully lost his sight and had it restored by her prayer. Agnes was condemned, executed, and buried near Rome in a catacomb that eventually was named after her. The daughter of Constantine built a basilica in her honor. Reflection Like that of Maria Goretti in the 20th century, the martyrdom of a virginal young girl made a deep impression on a society enslaved to a materialistic outlook. Also like Agatha, who died in similar circumstances, Agnes is a symbol that holiness does not depend on length of years, experience, or human effort. It is a gift God offers to all. Saint Agnes is the Patron Saint of: GirlsGirl Scouts Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Father Anthony, Cristina and Tony speak on the single biggest problem in the western world; the lack of regard for God and the result of that.  After prayer, Father reads and discusses the homily by Pope Pius XII on the canonization of St. Maria Goretti. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

In this sermon we continue our series on the saints by looking the witness of Maria Goretti as we consider what it means to forgive.

If your child's life was taken by criminal action, could you forgive the perpetrator? The martyrdom of St. Maria Goretti and it's aftermath is a story of radical reconciliation and love. Do you struggle to forgive others, even in the little things? This episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast is for you.

Today's episode is a bit different. I will be reading a chapter from my book, Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace. Today's chapter is called The Power of The Saints. I hope you enjoy it!I love the saints! We can learn so much from them. I think we tend to put the saints on a pedestal and think that they were perfect and that we can't really learn anything from them because they weren't like ordinary people. We tend to think their lives were easy and they didn't struggle with the things that we struggle with so we can't relate to them. I am not sure how much you know about the saints, but I am not sure any of them had it easy and I know for sure that none of them were perfect because no one on earth is perfect. We are all human and we all struggle with human behaviors and sins. No matter what you are going through, there is probably a saint that has gone through the same thing in their life.If you are struggling with parenting, or if you have a child who has turned away from the faith, and/ or is getting into all sorts of trouble you could look to Saint Monica. She is the mother of St. Augustine. Saint Augustine is a doctor of the Church now, but before the age of 31 he was known for running around with women and having mistresses. His mother would not give up on him and his conversion. She prayed for him and his conversion everyday.Saint Monica was a Christian, but her parents married her off to a pagan. He husband wasn't all bad, but he did have a violent temper and he was promiscuous. Saint Monica also had a mother in law that lived with them that was bad tempered and uncooperative. Even though her husband criticized her for her faith, she never gave up on praying for him and his mother. Her prayers finally proved fruitful and her husband and mother in law both became Christians. Her husband died one year after his baptism.If you are struggling with a past that you are not proud of you could look to St. Augustine, or Saint Mary of Egypt who ran away from home at 12 and spent her years living on the streets as a seductress. She did her best to sleep with as many young Christian boys as she could. One day she went with some men to Jerusalem. They were on the way to see the life-giving Tree of the Cross that was being shown at the temple. She pushed to the front of the line, but when she tried to step over the threshold she could not get in. It was as if there was an invisible barrier was preventing her from getting in. She tried this several times and the same thing would happen.Mary was too tired to keep trying to get in. She stepped aside and just stood there. She wondered why she could not get in. Suddenly she felt the word salvation and it occurred to her why she was not allowed into the temple. Her unclean lifestyle was the reason she could not enter the holy place. Upon realizing this she because to cry and was filled with grief and sorrow.While she was standing there she looked up and saw an icon of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She begged Mary to let her into the temple to see the Tree of the life-giving Cross. She promised Mary as soon as she had seen the cross she would no longer take part in her unclean lifestyle and that she would renounce the world and its temptations. Mother Mary allowed her to enter and once she left that temple she crossed the Jordon and lived by herself in the dessert.Maybe you are the mother of boys and you are not sure how to lead them with love through all their difficulties. You can turn to St. John Bosco who took care of all the boys in his town, most of them lived on the streets. He had them in church every Sunday. He never yelled at the boys he just loved them.If you are struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you unforgivably you can turn to St. Maria Goretti. She was a child of about 12 I think when her neighbor tried to rape her. She tried to convince him that God did not want him to do that to her. He took out a knife and stabbed her several times because she refused to let him rape her. She was rushed to the hospital and before she died, she forgave him.Are you struggling with a lack of faith? Do your prayers feel unanswered, or maybe you can't even pray right now? Maybe you feel a complete lack of faith, and feel as though there may not even be a God. You could look to Mother Teresa. Most people do not know a lot about her story. She had a deeply personal encounter with Jesus on a train early in her religious life. She had a vision of Jesus and she told Jesus that she would do whatever he asked of her.As time went on she began to feel this deep darkness. Almost as if she were in a pit. She did not feel the love of Jesus, she did not feel anything. She was such a powerful ambassador for God's love, and yet she did not feel any of that love. This did not just go on for a year or so it went on for a very long time. She experienced this darkness for over half her life. She knew that there was a God because of her encounter on the train. However, she did not feel this for such a long time. She would go to her spiritual advisor and tell him she felt nothing. If you are struggling with your faith, you are not alone. Look to St. Teresa of Calcutta to see what she did and how she dealt with her struggles.I was listening to The Jeff Cavins Show Podcast one day and he was talking about how everyone should have a saints posse. A group of saints that you can really get to know well. You can read about them and get to know who they really were, the good and the bad. They could be a like a group of friends that you rely on. You can talk with them, maybe start your mornings with them.He said he got a small medal for each one of the saints in his posse and that he wears them around his neck so that they are always with him. That necklace can also serve as a reminder throughout the day of the person that you want to strive to be. I have photo cards of the saints in my posse on the wall by my desk. I see them every morning. Sometime I say hello and ask them to help me throughout the day and sometimes I forget. I also have a necklace with several medals on it as well.I love this idea of having a group of saints that you can pray too. There are more than 10,000 saints that are recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. That would be a lot to learn if you learned about each one of them. However, if you focused on the saints that had similar struggles as you, that number would be more manageable. I have already talked about a few saints at the beginning of this chapter, there is not enough room in this book to talk about all my favorite saints, so I will finish with three of the saints in my posse.St. Maximillion Kolbe is my patron saint, meaning he died on my birthday. I was told, that whether we know it or not, we have a special connection with the saint that is honored on your birthday. Before learning this, I had already been introduced to St. Maximillion Kolbe through the Marian Consecration that I participated in. Kolbe dedicated himself to bringing the whole world to know God through Jesus under the guidance of Mary. He started a newspaper called the Immaculate that was widely distributed throughout Poland.St. Maximillion Kolbe was not always a well behaved child. One time when he was young he got into some some trouble at school. His mother told him that “She did not know what would become of him.” This shook him to the core. He went into their home prayer area and prayed. Mother Mary appeared to him holding two crowns, the white crown of purity and a red crown of martyrdom. She asked him which crown he wanted and he chose both.He did a lot of amazing things in his life. One of the most amazing was when St. Maximillion Kolbe was put into a concentration camp. One of the prisoners in his cell block escaped. In order to deter that from happening again, the guards randomly picked 10 prisoners left in that block and sentenced them to death by starvation. One of the men that they picked was a husband and father and he begged for mercy. St. Maximillion Kolbe volunteered to take his place. It is reported that he sang songs and praised God the whole time he was waiting to die. Kolbe lasted more than 14 days in a starvation bunker with no food or water. The Nazi's finally killed him on August 14, 1941 by lethal injection.Saint Teresa of Liseux is know as the little flower. She was always saying that she was too little to do anything on her own. She told Jesus that she would do anything that he wanted her to do, but that she would need Him to lift her up. She said it was as if she was at the bottom of a huge staircase and that she was too little to even climb up one step. But that if she could climb in Jesus's hand and he could be her elevator and lift her to the next step.A lot of people relate to Saint Teresa of Liseux because it is easy to feel like we can't do much. It is easy to relate to someone who was called to do more, but felt she wasn't capable. Saint Teresa is known for her “little ways” of trusting in Jesus to make her holy and relying on small daily sacrifices instead of great deeds. I think people like this idea because it is a way to holiness through your ordinary life. Saint Teresa did not go on mission trips, she was a cloistered nun, she did not go out into the community to help the poor. She made lots of small sacrifices throughout the day and she did it without complaining and often without recognition.Saint Rita of Cascia, I just love her. Saint Rita is known as, “The Saint of the impossible.” Saint Rita wanted to become a nun, but her parents did not like that idea. Saint Rita got married to a man from a prominent family in her town. He was not a nice man and she struggled with not wanting to stay in the marriage. However, she kept praying for him and eventually he left that lifestyle. The two of them moved away from his family and they had twin boys. They were finally living a happy life, when her husband was murdered. Saint Rita forgave her husband's attackers publicly at the funeral because she was afraid her sons would seek revenge.Saint Rita ended up sending her boys away to try to keep them safe. However, they got sick where they were and they died. She was very sad that they had died, and also relieved that they died of natural causes and did not have the stain of murder on their souls.Rita wanted to joint the Augustinian convent but her applications were always denied. She was not able to join until God stepped in and cleared a way an obstacles. Saint Rita once asked for a rose from the garden to be brought to her. The only problem was that it was the middle of winter. The person she requested it from went down to the rose bush and to her surprise she found a rose in full bloom. This same thing happened one time when Saint Rita requested a fig from the fig tree.Saint Rita loved the Lord and she never gave up her faith in him. She had plenty of heart ache in her life and she certainly did not have an easy life. She had plenty of reasons why she could have given up her faith in God. She had plenty of chances to blame God for the terrible things that happened in her life. She did not do either of these. She continued her pursuit to follow His will with all that she had.As I said earlier, I could go on about the saints for an entire series of books. I just love them. I love how much they loved the Lord. I love how dedicated they were to their mission. I know we could learn so much from them if we took the time to read about them. I remember how uncomfortable it felt to read in the Marian Consecration book that we are all called to be saints. I was not sure I was up to that challenge. However, reading about the saints gives me hope that if I just keep doing the next right thing, I can get there some day. What saint are you going to start learning about?Thank you for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If you would like to buy my book you can get it on Amazon or on my website walkboldlywithjesus.com. If you would like me to write you a personalized message you can order it from my website and I will sign it before I send it out to you. I look forward to meeting you here again tomorrow! Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day and may the favor and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you.Today's Word from the Lord was received in March 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “My children, I say to you, here I am. And oh, how I love to hear you respond, here I am, back to me.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE FOR RETREAT INFO CLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Trapped in an abusive marriage, Pam Mings questioned her Baptist teachings. A friend turned her on to Catholicism, where she discovered St. Maria Goretti, patron of abused people.

TGIF with Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Christina.   Today they speak on the single biggest problem in the western world; the lack of regard for God and  the result of that.  After prayer, Father reads and discusses the homily by Pope Pius XII on the canonization of St. Maria Goretti.     St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Friends of the Rosary, Today's Sunday reading (Mk 6:1-6) tells how the people of Nazareth rejected Jesus. The Son of God came to speak the truth, and the crowd thought He was dangerous. Isn't it happening the same today? Explaining the Catholic social, moral, and spiritual teaching in our secular society is not making us popular. Darkness is dominant, and the word of the true God is uncomfortable. At that time, Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native placeand among his own kin and in his own house. So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there,apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them.He was amazed at their lack of faith." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 7, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 382The Saint of the day is Saint Maria GorettiSaint Maria Goretti’s Story One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance to go to school, never learned to read or write. When Maria made her First Communion not long before her death, she was one of the larger and somewhat backward members of the class. On a hot afternoon in July, Maria was sitting at the top of the stairs of her house, mending a shirt. She was not quite 12 years old, but physically mature. A cart stopped outside, and a neighbor, 18-year-old Alessandro, ran up the stairs. He seized her and pulled her into a bedroom. She struggled and tried to call for help. “No, God does not wish it,” she cried out. “It is a sin. You would go to hell for it.” Alessandro began striking at her blindly with a long dagger. Maria was taken to a hospital. Her last hours were marked by the usual simple compassion of the good—concern about where her mother would sleep, forgiveness of her murderer (she had been in fear of him, but did not say anything lest she cause trouble to his family), and her devout welcoming of Viaticum, her last Holy Communion. She died about 24 hours after the attack. Alessandro was sentenced to 30 years in prison. For a long time he was unrepentant and surly. One night he had a dream or vision of Maria gathering flowers and offering them to him. His life changed. When he was released after 27 years, his first act was to beg the forgiveness of Maria's mother. Devotion to the young martyr grew, miracles were worked, and in less than half a century she was canonized. At her beatification in 1947, her 82-year-old mother, two sisters, and her brother appeared with Pope Pius XII on the balcony of St. Peter's. Three years later, at Maria’s canonization, a 66-year-old Alessandro Serenelli knelt among the quarter-million people and cried tears of joy. Reflection Maria may have had trouble with catechism, but she had no trouble with faith. God's will was holiness, decency, respect for one's body, absolute obedience, total trust. In a complex world, her faith was simple: It is a privilege to be loved by God, and to love him—at any cost. Saint Maria Goretti is the Patron Saint of: Catholic YouthGirlsTeenagers Learn more about Saint Maria Goretti! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Today, Fr. Kirby explores how we can apply St. Maria Goretti's fearless spirit in our daily battles against sin and strive for holiness.—Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 6, 2024—————————Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Let us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)

St. Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr (Optional Memorial)

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Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902), Virgin and Martyr. She was the daughter of a poor peasant family in Italy, well known to her neighbors for her cheerfulness and piety. In 1902, when she was twelve, she was a victim of assault: she was stabbed to death, preferring to die rather than be raped and lose her virginity. She surrendered herself to God with splendid courage, achieving Christian moral perfection. Her mother was present at her canonization in 1950, the first time a parent was present for their child's canonization. In the life of Maria Goretti, we can see the worth of heaven. Parents can learn from Maria Goretti how to raise their God-given children in virtue, courage, and holiness. This young saint's feast day can be a launching point for teaching our children about purity, chastity, and modesty. Sex education should be taught by the parents with a Catholic approach. Young girls can use St. Maria as a model. When our children are tested, God's grace will support them. And a final note: Not all of us are expected to die a martyr's death, but we are all called to the pursuit of Christian virtue. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 6, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Maria Goretti, 1890-1902; daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer; on a hot July afternoon, an 18-year-old neighbor, Alessandro, attempted to molest her, and ended up stabbing her multiple times; Maria was taken to a hospital, where she died; Alessandro was sentenced to 30 years in prison; while there, he received a dream--or vision--of Maria gathering flowers and offering them to him; his life changed, and he was released after 27 years; he immediately sought the forgiveness of Maria's mother; at Maria's canonization in 1950, a 66-year-old Alessandro Serenelli knelt among the quarter-million people and cried tears of joy Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/6/24 Gospel: Matthew 9:14-17

Saints du jour 2024-07-06 Sainte Maria Goretti by Radio Maria France

św. Maria Goretti, Mt 9,9–13

Amos 9:11-15 (I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel) 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 (Do not sin against your own body)

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mt 9:1-8 - After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into His own town. And there people brought to Him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Courage, child, your sins are forgiven." At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This Man is blaspheming." Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, "Why do you harbor evil thoughts? Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"– He then said to the paralytic, "Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home." He rose and went home. When the crowds saw this they were struck with awe and glorified God who had given such authority to men. Memorial of Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Saint Maria, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3) Jesse discusses Nefarious and that Catholics should and must support this important movie www.whoisnefarious.com Nefarious is in theaters and streaming now on all major platforms, including Amazon, iTunes and Google Play 4) 96 year-old man gets speeding ticket, here is what happens in court https://youtu.be/9wZuo1YelZs  Seven things to know about the beautiful Saint Maria Goretti, Model of Forgiveness, who is a miraculous intercessor with a compelling story. She provides a timeless example of faith and forgiveness https://www.churchpop.com/saint-maria-goretti-saint-for-forgiveness/

Fr. Chris reveals the inspiring story of Maria Goretti, one of our youngest saints, who fought and died to protect her chastity, but not before forgiving the man who attacked her.

Natacha MANN a suivi une élève de l'institut Maria Goretti en 7ème artistique, qui a pu effectuer un stage à DisneyLand Paris pendant un mois pour maquiller les artistes de différents spectacles qui se jouent chaque jour dans le parc. Merci pour votre écoute Matin Première, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 6h à 9h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Matin Première sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/60 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Forgiveness (5:08) What is the link between forgiveness and justice Yollie - If you can't forgive you couldn't enter the kingdom of heaven.   Jesus talks about forgiving seven times seven times. (17:07) What does it mean to forgive someone? (20:29) Break 1 Mary - If a person has wronged you and forgiven them, just be careful that they don't repeat what they've done to you.  I set my boundaries. (28:29) Ben - Learning the story of St. Maria Goretti and her forgiveness has helped me in my journey of forgiveness. Are there degrees of forgiveness? (37:10) Letter from Mary - How can you forgive someone if they are not sorry? (41:36) Break 2 Anne - How can I forgive someone?    Ex daughter in law, took 80% custody.  She has gotten worse.  Turned kids against my father and stopped me from picking them up.   She's a narcissist.  I don't know how to forgive. (47:37) Lorna - How does one move on from forgiveness, when that person has passed, and wasn't able to tell them I forgive them.

Adolescents and young adults—our young Church—have a particular call to holiness: "What's next?" In this month's episode, our hosts join Archbishop Vigneron to reflect and offer guidance to young disciples as they discern God's will for their lives. 0:10 – Our hosts greet each other and catch up on the past month. 1:36 – Archbishop Vigneron shares some thoughts on his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes in France and the recently-dedicated Lourdes Grotto at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. 4:17 – Mike Chamberland asks Archbishop Vigneron about Bishop Gerard Battersby's recent departure from Detroit and installation as Bishop of La Crosse, Wisconsin. 5:23 – Mary Wilkerson asks Archbishop Vigneron about the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress and the four local Eucharistic Congresses recently held across the Archdiocese of Detroit. 8:16 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron about Eucharistic processions and the tradition of carrying the Eucharist through the streets on Corpus Christi. 10:49 – Mary introduces this month's main topic by asking Archbishop what age range the Church means when speaking of “the young Church.” 13:28 – Archbishop Vigneron shares some pastoral guidance for how young people can respond to the universal call to holiness. 16:45 – Mary, Mike, and Archbishop Vigneron discuss how young people, especially adolescents, can work to overcome the pressures by secular society to turn away from God and a life of faith. 22:19 – Mary brings up the growth of young adult and campus ministries in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 24:49 – Mary, Mike, and Archbishop Vigneron share some of their favorite young saints, including Pier Giorgio Frassati, Bernadette of Lourdes, Maria Goretti, and soon-to-be-canonized Carlo Acutis. 30:59 – Mary, Mike, and Archbishop Vigneron share stories of young people they've known who have lived out the universal call to holiness in extraordinary and inspiring ways. 35:41 – Mary asks about the impact of World Youth Day. 39:23 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron for his advice to young people. 45:55 – Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions about dealing with those who deny our beliefs, how far back to confess sins, and our belief in Mary as an everlasting virgin. 52:19 – Archbishop Vigneron shares his prayer intentions for the month and closes the episode with a blessing.

You want to stop comparing yourself to others...but how? In this episode, Sr. Maria Goretti, Vocations Directress for the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, join Jessica to talk about comparison. Sr. Maria Goretti and Jess discuss:The effects comparing yourself to others has on your relationship with JesusHow to stop comparing yourself to othersThe importance of having a sense of humorSr. Maria Goretti has been a member of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles since 2010. She became the community's Vocations Directress is 2019. You can learn more about her community here.

Full Text of ReadingsThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 68The Saint of the day is Saint AgnesSaint Agnes' Story Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry. Among those she refused, one reported her to the authorities for being a Christian. She was arrested and confined to a house of prostitution. The legend continues that a man who looked upon her lustfully lost his sight and had it restored by her prayer. Agnes was condemned, executed, and buried near Rome in a catacomb that eventually was named after her. The daughter of Constantine built a basilica in her honor. Reflection Like that of Maria Goretti in the 20th century, the martyrdom of a virginal young girl made a deep impression on a society enslaved to a materialistic outlook. Also like Agatha, who died in similar circumstances, Agnes is a symbol that holiness does not depend on length of years, experience, or human effort. It is a gift God offers to all. Saint Agnes is the Patron Saint of: GirlsGirl Scouts Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Great Stories about Great Saints St. Maria Goretti (03:09) Christie - If Jesus was God than why was He in the Garden praying to God and asking for the cup to pass Him by? Fred - Regarding Heroic Virtue: would it be permissible to end your life intentionally to prevent getting raped? St. Padre Pio (35:35) Latasha - How can I help a loved one see how important it is to know Jesus? (46:24) Laurel - I am having trouble getting over my brother's death. What can I do for him?

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 9-20-23 (originally aired 5-2-23) Drew recants the story of Maria Goretti, and her killer, Alessandro Serenelli Marty Arlinghaus tells us about his ministry with prisoners, the Serenelli project

This week, we talk to Father Maul and Principal Amy Utendorf with St Maria Goretti catholic church and school. We talk all about how they started over 70 years ago to the Kountry Karnival that's happening Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st! We also hear music from Cherry Mantis that's off their second LP “Sweet & Familiar” that comes out September 29th! First, we hear “Paradise” and later, we hear “Assumptions.” We have a new segment with Michael Lawrence called The Downtown Sports Repot. Find out what's happening with your local sports teams.

Questions Covered: 03:05 – If you are Catholic, can you baptize a friend's child in a Protestant church?  06:13 – How do you repair the damage you unknowingly did to your children when they were younger?  11:00 – Is it okay for a Catholic to marry a Baptist in a ceremony officiated by a Baptist minister in a community hall? What if the bishop gives his permission?  16:08 – Could Jesus ever be wrong about something?  20:11 – How can Mary hear all our prayers if she's not omniscient?  28:52 – Is there anybody in the Bible that performed a non-religious miracle (i.e. not an apostle, not a priest, etc.)?  34:08 – Is it okay to use a service dog as a rosary?  37:00 – What is the interface between the spiritual and material worlds?  43:03 – Is it possible for a person who hasn't had a near-death experience to have access, while dreaming, to the upgraded knowledge the saints enjoy?  51:04 – Was it unjust to canonize St. Maria Goretti for defending her chastity but not canonize other women who were raped and murdered too?  …

 The saints with feast days this week offer us powerful lessons on what it means to be authentically free in Jesus Christ. After all, as JPII said, "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." Monday St. Thomas the Apostles reminds us that through free will, and ability to love or reject God, we can have true Faith in Him. Tuesday Pier Giorgio Frassati shows us that we are really free we are able to give what we have to others without fear. Wednesday St. Elizabeth of Portugal shows us that true freedom requires our willingness to forgive and lead others to forgiveness. Thursday St. Maria Goretti teaches us about authentic love that requires we are free from addictions and distortions of love presented to us in the world. Friday the heroic story of Bl. Peter To Rot shows us that when we live for eternity with Christ, we are free to speak up and live boldly for Jesus, even in the face of persecution.    Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/    Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

 The saints with feast days this week offer us powerful lessons on what it means to be authentically free in Jesus Christ. After all, as JPII said, "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." Monday St. Thomas the Apostles reminds us that through free will, and ability to love or reject God, we can have true Faith in Him. Tuesday Pier Giorgio Frassati shows us that we are really free we are able to give what we have to others without fear. Wednesday St. Elizabeth of Portugal shows us that true freedom requires our willingness to forgive and lead others to forgiveness. Thursday St. Maria Goretti teaches us about authentic love that requires we are free from addictions and distortions of love presented to us in the world. Friday the heroic story of Bl. Peter To Rot shows us that when we live for eternity with Christ, we are free to speak up and live boldly for Jesus, even in the face of persecution.    Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/    Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

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Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mt 9:1-8 - After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into His own town. And there people brought to Him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Courage, child, your sins are forgiven." At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This Man is blaspheming." Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, "Why do you harbor evil thoughts? Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"– He then said to the paralytic, "Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home." He rose and went home. When the crowds saw this they were struck with awe and glorified God who had given such authority to men. Memorial of Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Saint Maria, pray for us! 2, 3) Jesse discusses Nefarious and that Catholics should and must support this important movie www.whoisnefarious.com Nefarious is in theaters and streaming now on all major platforms, including Amazon, iTunes and Google Play 4) 96 year-old man gets speeding ticket, here is what happens in court https://youtu.be/9wZuo1YelZs  Seven things to know about the beautiful Saint Maria Goretti, Model of Forgiveness, who is a miraculous intercessor with a compelling story. She provides a timeless example of faith and forgiveness https://www.churchpop.com/saint-maria-goretti-saint-for-forgiveness/

Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Let us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)Books by Father Kirby:https://www.catholiccompany.com/fr-jeffrey-kirby-std/Podcast by Father Kirby on current issues:https://www.goodcatholic.com/podcasts/truth-be-bold/Pilgrimages offered by Father Kirby:https://www.pilgrimages.com/frkirby/________________

 The saints with feast days this week offer us powerful lessons on what it means to be authentically free in Jesus Christ. After all, as JPII said, "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." Monday St. Thomas the Apostles reminds us that through free will, and ability to love or reject God, we can have true Faith in Him. Tuesday Pier Giorgio Frassati shows us that we are really free we are able to give what we have to others without fear. Wednesday St. Elizabeth of Portugal shows us that true freedom requires our willingness to forgive and lead others to forgiveness. Thursday St. Maria Goretti teaches us about authentic love that requires we are free from addictions and distortions of love presented to us in the world. Friday the heroic story of Bl. Peter To Rot shows us that when we live for eternity with Christ, we are free to speak up and live boldly for Jesus, even in the face of persecution.    Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/    Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com   

 The saints with feast days this week offer us powerful lessons on what it means to be authentically free in Jesus Christ. After all, as JPII said, "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." Monday St. Thomas the Apostles reminds us that through free will, and ability to love or reject God, we can have true Faith in Him. Tuesday Pier Giorgio Frassati shows us that we are really free we are able to give what we have to others without fear. Wednesday St. Elizabeth of Portugal shows us that true freedom requires our willingness to forgive and lead others to forgiveness. Thursday St. Maria Goretti teaches us about authentic love that requires we are free from addictions and distortions of love presented to us in the world. Friday the heroic story of Bl. Peter To Rot shows us that when we live for eternity with Christ, we are free to speak up and live boldly for Jesus, even in the face of persecution.    Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/    Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

 The saints with feast days this week offer us powerful lessons on what it means to be authentically free in Jesus Christ. After all, as JPII said, "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." Monday St. Thomas the Apostles reminds us that through free will, and ability to love or reject God, we can have true Faith in Him. Tuesday Pier Giorgio Frassati shows us that we are really free we are able to give what we have to others without fear. Wednesday St. Elizabeth of Portugal shows us that true freedom requires our willingness to forgive and lead others to forgiveness. Thursday St. Maria Goretti teaches us about authentic love that requires we are free from addictions and distortions of love presented to us in the world. Friday the heroic story of Bl. Peter To Rot shows us that when we live for eternity with Christ, we are free to speak up and live boldly for Jesus, even in the face of persecution.    Check out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ARCHIVES! https://catholicsprouts.com/podcast-archives/    Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/    Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com