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Hear about a German road trip to 9 UNESCO Cities as the Amateur Traveler talks to Renee Hannes from dreamplanexperience.com about her exploration of the land of her ancestors. https://amateurtraveler.com/germany-road-trip-to-9-unesco-cities/ Renee says, "I just returned from living in Berlin for 3 months. So had an opportunity to make a little bit of a longer trip and was there with my husband and dog and lived in Berlin and I had a good chance to be able to see the city and lots of other places around it. I had this long list of places on my to-do list. I think like most travelers, I become very quickly overwhelmed with how many places I wanted to see. So I thought why not think about what are those places that are worthy of a visit?" "That's where I came upon thinking about it from a UNESCO perspective and UNESCO sites are always worthy places to visit special places to visit in terms of the history and the moments in history that they help create and shape the architecture that usually is pretty spectacular to be able to see from, nature and the landscapes that we want to protect and then also it gives us really good insights into the culture. So after I had that long list, I went back and thought, what is close to Berlin? And that's how I was able to stumble on these 9 destinations." City 1: Berlin UNESCO Site: Museum Island: Spend the first day exploring Museum Island, home to five world-class museums. Delve into history, art, and archaeology at the Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode Museum, and the famous Pergamon Museum (when it reopens). City 2: Potsdam (Day Trip from Berlin) UNESCO Site: Sans Souci Palace and Park: Explore the stunning Sans Souci Palace, a masterpiece of Rococo architecture, surrounded by beautiful gardens, fountains, and other palaces. Optional Activities: Visit the Dutch Quarter and the historic center of Potsdam. City 3: Wittenberg (Short Train Ride from Berlin) UNESCO Site: Martin Luther's 95 Theses Site: Visit the place where Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door, sparking the Protestant Reformation. City Exploration: Wander through the charming streets of Wittenberg's Old Town. If possible, visit the city in June for the Luther Wedding celebration. City 4: Quedlinburg UNESCO Site: Old Town with Half-Timbered Houses: Immerse yourself in the enchanting medieval atmosphere of Quedlinburg's Old Town, characterized by over 1300 half-timbered houses. Activities: Climb to the top of the hill for panoramic views of the town from the castle. Explore the Quedlinburg Cathedral and the Culture Church. Visit museums showcasing the town's history and heritage. City 5: Goslar (Day Trip from Quedlinburg) UNESCO Sites: Imperial Palace (Kaiserpfalz): Discover the grandeur of the Imperial Palace overlooking Goslar. Optional Activities: Take a guided tour of the Rammelsberg mine, gaining insights into a thousand years of mining history. Explore the old town with its half-timbered houses and churches. Take a ride on a train through the Harz Mountains on the Harz Railway. City 6: Hamburg Highlights: Warehouse District (Speicherstadt): Explore the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, Hamburg's historic warehouse district. Marvel at the red brick buildings lining the canals, reminiscent of the city's trading past. Hamburg City Center: Stroll through the city center, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and visit landmarks like St. Michael's Church and the Rathaus (City Hall). City 7: Lubeck (Day Trip from Hamburg) UNESCO Site: Holstentor Gate: Visit the iconic Holstentor Gate, the entrance to Lubeck's Old Town, representing the city's historical significance as a trading hub. Exploring Beyond Main Streets: Wander off the main streets to discover elegant homes reflecting the wealth of medieval merchants. Explore St. Mary's Church and other architectural gems. Marzipan Delights: Visit the Niederegger marzipan shop to indulge in marzipan treats and learn about the city's marzipan-making history. Cities 8 and 9: Wismar and Stralsund UNESCO Sites: Wismar: Explore the charming town of Wismar on the Baltic Sea, known for its fortified walls, historic market square, and lively harbor atmosphere. Stralsund: Visit Stralsund, another Baltic Sea gem, with a large public square featuring diverse architectural styles. Explore St. Nicholas Church and enjoy seafood at the harbor. Return to Berlin A 9-city UNESCO road trip through Germany offers a blend of historical exploration, architectural marvels, and scenic beauty.

In this episode, FAQ is: What are the advantages and disadvantages of Venmo? Today's Destination is: Chennai Today's Misstep- Stolen sneakers in Acalpulco Travel Advice: Carry socks on the plane FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of Venmo? Venmo, like any financial service, has both positive and negative aspects. The perception of whether Venmo is considered good or bad can vary based on individual preferences, needs, and experiences. Here are some factors to consider: On my trip, I had the opportunity to use Venmo in Turkey to pay for a hostel that did not accept credit cards. It worked smoothly. I've been using the app for several years, and here are the good and the not so good—first, the advantages. Convenience: Venmo is known for its ease of use, allowing users to send or receive money quickly through a mobile app. It has become famous for splitting bills, sharing expenses, and making small transactions among friends and family. Social Integration: Venmo incorporates a social feed that allows users to see and comment on their friends' transactions. This social aspect can make money transfers more engaging and interactive. Wide Acceptance: Many online and offline merchants accept Venmo as a payment method. This widespread acceptance can be convenient for users who want to make purchases or payments through the app. Security Features: Venmo has implemented security features, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, to help protect users' financial information. Free for Standard Transactions: Venmo generally doesn't charge fees for standard transactions when using a linked bank account or debit card. Disadvantages of Venmo: Privacy Concerns: The social feed feature on Venmo can lead to privacy concerns, as transactions are often visible to others by default. While you can adjust privacy settings, users should be cautious about sharing sensitive information. Fees for Certain Transactions: While standard transactions are usually free, Venmo charges fees for particular transactions, such as using a credit card or transferring funds to a linked bank account instantly. Limited Customer Support: Some users have reported challenges with Venmo's customer support, experiencing delays or difficulties in resolving issues. Not Ideal for Large Transactions: Venmo is designed for small, peer-to-peer transactions. Due to potential limitations and security concerns, it may not be the best option for large or business-related transactions. Risk of Scams: As with any digital payment platform, there is a risk of scams or fraudulent activities. Users should be vigilant and follow best practices to avoid scams. Whether Venmo is considered good or bad depends on individual preferences, needs, and how well the platform aligns with a user's expectations and usage patterns. Today's destination: Chennai, India My first visit to India was to Chennai, formerly Madras, which was my first city in the southeast part of the country. I flew from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Chennai. Air Asia Airlines was my carrier. I came via Kuala Lumpur.    My first thought, arriving at midnight, was that I didn't want to get ripped off by the taxi driver. That happened. The driver promised it was him, threw my bag in the trunk, and closed it. I was not stuck. He left the car as soon as the vehicle left the airport. Another driver, shoeless, jumped in to take me to my hotel. This driver had no change. He said I needed to pay him in cash and could not refund or change any bills. Fortunately, my hotel was able to step in and help me. I paid him from my hotel bill, so they added the charges to my account. I had cash, but all 2000 rupee note bills were worth about $25.00 each. No one seemed to be using this denomination anymore. The country has stopped using this currency. I was swindled in Vietnam, too, because they would have known this.   https://www.forbes.com/advisor/in/personal-finance/why-has-rbi-withdrawn-2000-rupee-note/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_500-rupee_note What are some other things to do? Explore Fort St. George: Visit Fort St. George, the oldest British-built fortress in India. You'll find the St. Mary's Church and the Fort Museum inside the fort, showcasing the city's colonial history. Shopping at T Nagar: T Nagar is a bustling shopping district where you can find a variety of traditional silk sarees, jewelry, and other handicrafts. It's a good place to experience the vibrant local market scene. Attend a dance Performance: Chennai is famous for its classical dance form, Bharatanatyam. baa·ruh·taa·naa·tee·uhm Check out local schedules for dance performances and enjoy this beautiful art form. Try South Indian Cuisine: Indulge in the delicious South Indian cuisine. Try traditional dishes like dosa, idli, sambar, and coffee at local eateries. I especially liked the dosa, but not the spices on it. I had my peanut butter when I could not eat the chili spices. While exploring Chennai, it's essential to prioritize your safety. Stick to well-lit and populated areas, use reliable transportation options, and be cautious of your surroundings.    Today's Misstep- Stolen sneakers in Acalpulco   Today's Travel Advice: Walking contributes to heart health, weight management, and mental health. Ask the Mission Walker, Edie Littlefield Sundby. She walked more than anyone I know after being diagnosed with cancer.   Walking is not a cure for illnesses, but it can contribute to overall health and well-being, potentially reducing the risk of certain diseases and improving various aspects of physical and mental health. Regular physical activity, such as walking, is associated with several health benefits. 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PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/cursing-of-christopher-case/IN THIS EPISODE: A man is found dead, fully clothed, kneeling in his own bathtub. The position of the man's body and where he was found is strange enough – but what happened to Christopher Case before his death is stranger still. (The Cursing of Christopher Case) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary's Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church graveyard who cannot find rest. (The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles) *** Lory Price and his wife Ethel mysteriously disappeared from Marion, Illinois. But then, sometimes that happens when you are mixed up with the mob or may have learned something you weren't supposed to. (The Vanishing of Lory Price) *** The Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, Italy, hold the remains of sixteen popes, several martyrs, and around half a million Christians, and according to on author, a not-of-this world entity. (The Callixtus Catacombs Entity) *** Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles' scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever. He said outright that he had killed his wife's lover. So how did he avoid being found guilty of the crime he admitted to committing? (How A Congressman Got Away With Murder) *** In 1150, two children were found near Woolpit in England – they wore strange clothes, spoke oddly, but the most identifiable characteristic for both children was their skin was green. The children themselves were a mystery – but what happened when they grew up? Did they marry? Did they have children? Could there be decedents of the green children of Woolpit living among us today? (Great Grandkids of Green Children) *** (Originally aired February 10, 2021)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Cursing of Christopher Case” by Gurnoor Kaur for Conspiracy Theories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/145d147q“The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles” by Stacia Briggs for Eastern Daily Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fopg2hq“The Vanishing of Lory Price” by Troy Taylor from his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/lsi06qet“How A Congressman Got Away With Murder” by Genevieve Carlton for All That's Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jantfjj“Great Grandkids of Green Children” from Ancient Code: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4u4xdypk“The Callixtus Catacombs Entity” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aqhlme0rVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cursing-of-christopher-case/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Episode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!IN THIS EPISODE: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary's Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMAVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.https://weirddarkness.com/spontaneous-human-combustion-for-christmas/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Today's Homily Highlight for the 1st Week of Advent is from Fr. Ralph Recker, pastor at St. Mary's Church in Mt. Angel.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Heidi Jensen North of Jensen and Company and Brian Coombes of Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield, NH and the Rocking Horse Music Club joined us Tuesday for the American debut of the new song “I Believe in Christmas”. Heidi wrote the song which was recorded at the Abby Road Studios in London by 11-year old Olivia Lynes. Brian produced the song at the studio of former Genesis lead guitarist Anthony “Ant” Phillips in the U.K. and at Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield. A music video was shot at beautiful St. Mary's Church in Acton, England.

Learn Polish in a fun way with short Episodes. On this episode we talk about  Polish quiz - Polski quiz. ===== Thanks to my Sponsors for Helping Support me:   If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard.   Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer and his research company spent 8 years researching and testing to develop an innovative process that solves your anxiety permanently in just 6 weeks - with an astounding 90% success rate.  And because their program is so effective, people who join their program only pay at the end, once they have clear, measurable results.   If you're interested in solving your anxiety in 6 weeks - fully guaranteed  - and you want to learn more and have a free consultation with Daniel, go to https://www.danielpackard.com/ --------------------------   Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the Meds   Doctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do   $50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY   --------------- Store https://www.podpage.com/learn-polish-podcast/store/   Our Websites https://www.podpage.com/learn-polish-podcast/   https://learnpolish.podbean.com/   Find all Graphics to freely Download https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast    Start Your Own Podcast + Social Media & Donations https://bio.link/podcaster     All other Social Media & Donations https://linktr.ee/learnpolish   ===================================== Now also on   Bitchute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/pxb8OvSYf4w9/   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SeBSyrxEMtEUlQNjG3vTA   To get Skype lessons from Kamila or her team please visits http://polonuslodz.com/  -------------------------------------------------- 1st Episodes https://learnpolish.podbean.com/page/50 ====================== In this Episode we discuss:   Pierogi ruskie to popularne polskie danie - Pierogi ruskie is a popular Polish dish   Krzysztof Penderecki to polski kompozytor- Krzysztof Penderecki is a Polish composer   Żubrówka to polska wódka- Żubrówka is a Polish vodka   Kościół Mariacki to kościół w Krakowie- St. Mary's Church is a church in Krakow   Wawel to zamek w Krakowie- Wawel is a castle in Krakow   Śląsk to region przemysłowy na południu Polski- Silesia is an industrial region in the south of Poland   Gniezno to pierwsza stolica Polski- Gniezno is the first capital of Poland   Karol Wojtyła to papież- Karol Wojtyła is the pope   Maluch to polski fiat- Maluch is a Polish Fiat   Solidarność to związek zawodowy- Solidarity is a trade union   Krzysztof Kieślowski to polski reżyser- Krzysztof Kieślowski is a Polish director Graphic can be downloaded from here https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast --------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like Skype lessons from kamila or her team please visit http://polonuslodz.com/       Donations https://www.podpage.com/learn-polish-podcast/support/   Store https://www.podpage.com/learn-polish-podcast/store/   All Social Media + Donations https://linktr.ee/learnpolish   Start your own Podcast    https://bio.link/podcaster   Please Share with your friends / Subscribe / Comment and give a 5* Review  - Thank You (Dziekuje Bardzo :) )   #learnpolish #polishpodcast #learnpolishpodcast #speakpolish

We're hugely grateful to Revd Paul White of St Mary's church at Rye for enabling this special recording to be made. An aural presence of St Mary's church. Captured through the night of the 3rd of October. This passage of time is as it happened, from midnight to 1am. Experience being in the nave, then perched high in the belfry looking down from the top ledge upon the bells, including the 'quarter boys' that strike the quarters. There's a wonderful old timber beam to rest against, so don't worry about the drop. This sound-scene of St Mary's unfurls over an hour and between two slow alternating perspectives, each lasting about six minutes. It starts in the nave where the congregation gather for services and prayer. Then glides up to the belfry.  Due to the extreme intensity of sound in the belfry (the sound of the main bell carries for miles) the sound scene during striking is from the perspective of the nave. On the very last strike, the perspective blends back up into the belfry, letting you witness the singing of the main bell as it fades away. (Note The clapper can be heard knocking slightly against the bell, as it settles back to rest after striking one.) The church's clock marks each second passing with a crisp resonant clunk, as it has done for many centuries. Indeed it is one of the oldest church turret clocks in working order, first installed in 1561-2. The pendulum visible above the nave was added later. (Read more about St Mary's fascinating history.)  The belfry is at the top of the church tower, and is a narrow space very much exposed to the elements. The clock's mechanism can be clearly heard from up here, together with the pressure of moving air as it presses through old rafters, and rocks heavy roof panels. To the right the flagpole outside vibrates against its sturdy mooring. The melodious strike of the quarter boys is close and clearly defined from up here inside the belfry. In contrast the nave is a large spacious and sonically reflective space. High ceilings and wide stone floors. It's where the congregation gather for service. From here the main body of the church can be heard, shouldering the weather in soft, hushing reverberances. A peaceful place, for people, time and prayer.  Please note that this is NOT a sleep safe episode due to the bell chimes and clock mechanism. It is a rare chance to hear such an ancient space at night with the sound of the clock inside and the wind raging outside. 

This week's episode looks at the various entities that haunt the Ancient Ram Inn. We share an introduction to the topic and then one, scary story about a haunted pub.The Ancient Ram Inn has been standing since 1145, after being originally built as a place to house the workers, who were constructing the nearby St. Mary's Church. Gloucestershire, the county where the Ancient Ram Inn is located, seems to be a hotbed for ghostly activity. While the inn itself is known for its hauntings, it's not the only place in the area with supernatural tales to tell.Two other notable locations in Gloucestershire said to be infested with ghosts are the Woodchester Mansion and St. Briavels Castle. Now, you might be wondering if there's any connection between these three haunted spots. Well, it turns out that there might be something more to it.From an archaeological perspective, the Ancient Ram Inn holds a unique position. It's situated right on the crossroad of two key, Ley lines. Ley lines are believed to be straight lines that connect several places of geological and spiritual importance. These lines often pass through sites like prehistoric burial grounds, mystical locations such as stone circles, and even ancient churches and cathedrals.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEStory OneThanks so much for listening and we'll catch up with you again on Thursday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr. Will Straten, Pastor of Saint Mary's Catholic Center, joins Deacon Mike Beauvais to discuss his long history with Saint Mary's and the new Saint Mary's Catholic Church.   Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support The RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation (https://redcradio.org/donate). You can also subscribe to our email list at https://redcradio.org/subscribe. May God bless you and all your loved ones!

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, originally built on a barge in 1782, is the oldest church in the state. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that despite its small congregation, it has historical significance and ties to international and church politics. The church has faced challenges throughout the years but has persevered and is still standing in Plum Bayou. St. Mary's Church is a symbol of perseverance and houses the grave of a potential saint. The post Old St. Mary, Pine Bluff, Arkansas appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The deacons have a great conversation with Kate Williams, Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA Publications, Inc., and a Music Minister at Old St. Mary's Church in Chicago. The deacons ask Kate about the impact of liturgical music on the faith lives of Mass-goers. She also shares what gives her hope in the Church today. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it's especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com

In the latest installment in his series on the states, Kevin visits Arkansas to recount the history of St. Mary's Church in Plum Bayou. (“Cradles of Catholicism” series, no. 12, Arkansas)

Mar 28, 2023 - Fr Richard Cipolla is a Catholic priest, retired pastor of St. Mary's Church, in Norwalk, CT. He holds a D. Phil from Oxford University and was for many years Chair of the Classics Department at the Brunswick School. Fr Cipolla's open letter about the TLM: https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2021/03/a-response-to-bp-barrons-criticism-of.html  Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  Joe & Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/withjoeandjoe Joe & Joe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEFRONTLINEWITHJOEJOE

Take a short pilgrimage to St. Mary's Church in Mt. Angel, OR for Holy Week. Mark Dol share with Brenda all they have planned.St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mt. Angel, OR. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Episode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!In this episode: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary's Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…STORIES ARE FROM THIS BOOK: “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays”: http://amzn.to/2BIlHNiWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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Bells ring out on 9 September 2022 from St. Mary's Church, Radcliffe Square, Oxford continuously for an hour to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.  Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

Bells ring out on 9 September 2022 from Merton College chapel, Oxford continuously for an hour to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The second, quieter bell is the more distant St. Mary's Church, which alternates chimes with this church for a haunting stereo effect. Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

Cap'n Dave and Eddie thank St. Mary's Church in Peterborough for providing us with the funding to offer breakfast to every Dogsthorpe Infant School child from 1st December 2022 to 28th February 2023. Cap'n Dave then meets Mrs. Darlington to talk about her new book '100 Art Ideas For Primary Teachers'.  We end the show with music from John Devine and his own composition, 'Eddie Edster's Christmas'.  https://t.co/1aM0Sg2GTI https://twitter.com/mrs_darl https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/100-ideas-for-primary-teachers-art-9781801990790/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/100-Ideas-Primary-Teachers-Art/dp/1801990794/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=33846F6HSQE53&keywords=adele+darlington&qid=1669725981&sprefix=%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1  

Super excited to announce new guest, Mike Bitts, to The Story!Mike Bitts is a local Lancaster based multi-instrumentalist. He's played bass for The Innocence Mission, Solar Federation, The Genesis Show, Naked Eye Ensemble, and Tractor Jerry and the Mud Bucket, a bluegrass/alt country group which won best alt country group by ‘Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame' in 2021. Mike has released three albums on A&M records plus 9 albums on various independent labels. He has toured with artists Don Henley, Natalie Merchant, and Emmylou Harris. TV/radio appearances include NPR's Weekend Edition, WXPN's World Café, West VA Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage, and NPR's Tiny Desk concert series. He's been the arranger and music director of American Music Theater and is currently the Choir Director and organist at St. Mary's Church in Lancaster.Mike has been a session musician for over 30 years, currently house bassist at Kinsey Audio in Lancaster. Clients include: Jessica Smucker, Dan Zdilla, Cliff Hillis, Steve Ward, Dennison Witmer, Clarence Spady, Robert Gordon, and Clyde Lucas. Mike has also taught music for thirty years in Lancaster PA. He gives lessons on electric and upright bass, piano, guitar, and ukulele.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with Fr. Timothy Vaverick, Pastor of St. Mary's Church of the Assumption in West, Texas.  Deacon Mike first spoke with Fr. Timothy about his call to the priesthood during his time in college as a Physics major at Texas State University. The remainder of the interview focused on Fr. Timothy's newest book, As I Have Loved You: Rediscovering Our Salvation in Christ.  In his book, Fr. Timothy Vaverek explores the core message of the gospel as salvation in Christ. Why did God become man? What does it mean to be saved?  Fr. Timothy offers a biblical and Catholic response to these questions by illuminating the essential themes of the economy of salvation.

Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness IN THIS EPISODE: A man is found dead, fully clothed, kneeling in his own bathtub. The position of the man's body and where he was found is strange enough – but what happened to Christopher Case before his death is stranger still. (The Cursing of Christopher Case) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary's Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church graveyard who cannot find rest. (The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles) *** Lory Price and his wife Ethel mysteriously disappeared from Marion, Illinois. But then, sometimes that happens when you are mixed up with the mob or may have learned something you weren't supposed to. (The Vanishing of Lory Price) *** The Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, Italy, hold the remains of sixteen popes, several martyrs, and around half a million Christians, and according to on author, a not-of-this world entity. (The Callixtus Catacombs Entity) *** Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles' scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever. He said outright that he had killed his wife's lover. So how did he avoid being found guilty of the crime he admitted to committing? (How A Congressman Got Away With Murder) *** In 1150, two children were found near Woolpit in England – they wore strange clothes, spoke oddly, but the most identifiable characteristic for both children was their skin was green. The children themselves were a mystery – but what happened when they grew up? Did they marry? Did they have children? Could there be decedents of the green children of Woolpit living among us today? (Great Grandkids of Green Children)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Cursing of Christopher Case” by Gurnoor Kaur for Conspiracy Theories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/145d147q “The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles” by Stacia Briggs for Eastern Daily Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fopg2hq “The Vanishing of Lory Price” by Troy Taylor from his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/lsi06qet “How A Congressman Got Away With Murder” by Genevieve Carlton for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jantfjj “Great Grandkids of Green Children” from Ancient Code: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4u4xdypk “The Callixtus Catacombs Entity” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aqhlme0r = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness Publishing: https://weirddarkness.com/publishingVisit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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Episode 1905: Our article of the day is St. Mary's Church, Stralsund.

When we recorded this interview, Fr. Jon Tveit was the Parochial Vicar at St. James the Apostle Parish in Carmel, NY. Now, Fr. Tveit serves as the Administrator of St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls! Listen to Fr. Tveit's story to hear how the sheer beauty of the Church's traditions, liturgy, and sacraments can move hearts to ponder God's plan. Please like, subscribe, share, and pray for us! "Casting the Net" is available of Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Welcome back! Danielle talks about the mysterious and still unknown identity of the Somerton Man. He was found deceased, propped up in front of a wall at Somerton Beach in Adelaide, Australia in 1948. There was no identification found on the body. A note was discovered sewn into his pants pocket which read, "Tamam Shud", Persian for it's finished. So many suspicious details were found that it made investigators believe his death was a homicide, likely a result of being poisoned. His body was exhumed last year to run DNA tests in an attempt to uncover new evidence. In this week's episode Sandra talks about the Ancient Ram Inn. Located in Gloucestershire UK the Ancient Ram Inn was built in 1145. It was first used to house masons, slaves and workers who were constructing the St. Mary's Church located directly across the street. Today it is used as an inn and is home to several spirits. One of them is supposedly a witch who was burned at the stake in the 1500's. You can actually request the room that she supposedly stayed in before being killed. That room is known as the "Witch's Room." Danielle's Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/tamam-shud-somerton-man Sandra's Sources: https://www.exutopia.com/the-ancient-ram-inn-a-visit-to-englands-most-haunted-house/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Ram_Inn https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/ancient-ram-inns-haunted-history https://www.travelawaits.com/2480927/england-haunted-ancient-ram-inn/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oywiththeterroralready/support

Bob Dedrick speaks at the 9am am at St. Mary's Church as a part of the God's Love Unites Us stewardship campaign. For more information please visit www.route74catholics.org/godslove

MIckey Fitzgerald is the lay witness speaker at the 4:30 PM mass at St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga. For more information on how you can support St. Mary's church please visit https://www.route74catholics.org/godslove

Presenter: Mr. Robert Feduccia Lent can be a reset for being a disciple of Jesus. Living beyond Lent requires a deeper understanding of discipleship and how to live as a follower of Christ Jesus. This presentation focuses on the four areas of discipleship and provides a practical guide for living beyond Lent. This presentation occurred on April 6 at St. Mary's Church.

Part 2 of a conversation with Father Joseph Tran of the St. Mary's Church of the Rocky Boy's Reservation

St. Mary's Church and School of Ticonderoga are joining Pope Francis in consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and praying for peace.

Join Fr. Chris Looby and the 7 grade class of St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga to pray for the Rosary for peace in Ukraine. Happy Ash Wednesday!

#12NightmaresOfXmas “SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION FOR CHRISTMAS” + 8 More True Paranormal Holiday Tales! #WeirdDarknessEpisode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!In this episode: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary's Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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-- By Anne Brontë -- Anne Brontë was born January 17, 1820 to Maria Branwell and Patrick Brontë. The youngest member of the Brontë family, Anne and her sisters Charlotte and Emily all achieved great literary success in both novels and poetry during their lifetimes. Anne Brontë is most well known for her novel: Wuthering Heights. The book was her second publication and released in December 1847, the same month as her first novel Agnes Grey. Anne used a number of pseudonyms in publication including Acton Bell and Ellis Bell. Tragically, none of the 6 Brontë children made it past the age of 38. The father Patrick Brontë outlived all his children and died in June 1777. Although their time on Earth was short the children of Patrick Brontë have had an impact on Literature that continues for centuries. Anne Brontë's grave can be visited at the churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-fennell6/support

Advent begins this week so we thought we'd bring you a unique perspective on prayer. We're joined by Josemon Abraham, a devotee of Taizé Prayer - a style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France, which had it's start in the 1940's. Josemon gives us a thorough history of the Taizé community, its distinctive prayer style and how it has become beloved by so many Christians around the world, especially young adults. Our co-host Kari Janisse was exposed to it several years ago and was thoroughly impressed, even our jaded and prayer-deficient co-host Mike Walsh enjoyed it. The prayer time typically includes a few songs, a psalm, a Bible reading, time of silence and intercessions. Short songs (chants), sung repeatedly, give it a meditative character. The words and phrases used in these chants are taken from the Holy Bible or writings of saints. Meditative singing thus becomes a way of listening to God. It allows everyone to take part in a time of prayer together and to remain together in attentive waiting on God. Please check our parish website for more information. If you are interested in the Taize experience, all are welcome to join Josemon as he leads a prayer event at Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Mary's Church, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown, NJ on Tuesday, December 7th from 7-8 PM in the parish's St. Anne's room. Listen to Talking Catholic on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Amazon podcasts, Audible, Alexa or at talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talk…-catholic. You can also catch us on Domestic Church Media radio Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM domesticchurchmedia.org. Follow us on... Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: twitter.com/talkingcatholic

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 Audio recordingSermon manuscript:504 years ago today, October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses, or statements, against the Church's sale of indulgences to the door of St. Mary's Church in Wittenberg. Luther making this protest is the reason why October 31st was the date that is chosen to commemorate the Lutheran Reformation of the Catholic Church. But October 31, 1517 was just the beginning of the story. The pope's sale of indulgences was not going to be the main point of contention. Fairly quickly much bigger questions were raised. Who or what is authoritative for Christians? Do Christians need to submit to the pope or to the Scriptures? Who or what determines the doctrines that are taught? What if there are discrepancies and conflicts between the authorities in the church and the Scriptures? We could talk a long time about these questions and issues. But what I'd like to spend our time on today is what became the most important issue during the Reformation. The most important conflict was concerning how a person could be found to be acceptable in God's sight. When God renders his verdict concerning an individual, what will that verdict be? And why? What is the basis for God's verdict concerning the individual? These are the questions behind an important church word that it is good for you to know and understand, which is “justification.” How can a person be justified in God's sight? That is a pretty important and practical thing to know, since our eternal fate is dependent upon it. Before we speak about what Luther and the other reformers rediscovered from the Bible, let's first briefly describe how justification was understood in the Roman Catholic Church. Overall, the most important thing to understand is that according to the Catholic Church if we are to be justified before God it is because of a cooperative effort between God and I. God does his part. I am to do my part. God's part is largely a matter of several different graces or gifts, such as the seven sacraments, and some other less important things. (Included, by the way, among these less important things would be indulgences, which Luther posted the 95 theses about.) God gave these graces to Peter and the other apostles. Therefore, through the ministers of the church, God dispenses his grace to those who wish to receive it. This is God doing his part, and you can count on God doing his part. But, according to Roman Catholic teaching, I also have to do my part. What is my part? First and foremost, I must receive these graces that are given out by the clergy. Then I must live a good life, keeping God's and the church's commandments. Whereas God can be counted on for doing his part, the Christian is not so trustworthy. Even the Catholics recognize that. But there is a remedy for that. The Christian can go to confession with the priest. He can buy indulgences. If the Christian sins a lot, then (even if all else fails) he can still work off his guilt in purgatory after he has died. Purgatory is not taught by the Bible, but eventually it came to be understood as a place where imperfect Christians who have died can go to get cleaned up through suffering, through being purged of the guilt that has been accumulated. Eventually the Christian will have done his part and will be holy enough to become a saint and can enter heaven. There is a lot more that we could say about the Roman Catholic Church's teachings about being justified before God. Great big books have been written about this. Let it be said that the Roman Catholic Church's teaching is not wild and nonsensical. It is not something that can just be written off as stupid. There is a good deal of truth in Roman Catholicism, particularly with what they say about God doing his part. Indeed, the whole overall arrangement makes a lot of sense to our natural way of thinking. There are so many things in life where the one party does his part, and the other party does their part. It seems reasonable that a person's relationship with God should be that way too. But, as we heard in our reading from Isaiah 55 a couple weeks ago, God says: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways.” What is often reasonable and helpful in our daily, earthly life can be a roadblock if we transfer that thinking over to the kingdom of God. God doing his part, and we doing our part, sounds reasonable, but that's just not how it works. From long and bitter experience Luther learned how unreliable our reason is when it comes to the things of God. He tried his hardest to do his part. One of his problems, some Roman Catholics have said, was that he was too honest about his efforts. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't achieve what the church taught him he should be able to achieve. This made him very concerned about how he might be judged by God. How would God render his verdict concerning Martin Luther? Wanting to know God's will and judgments led Luther to search the Scriptures. What he found in the Scriptures was different from what the Church had taught him. It is not a situation where God does his part and I do my part. It is a situation where God does everything. I do nothing—at least not anything good. Our being justified before God is completely God's doing. God chose those whom he would save from eternity, before they were even born. The Son became man in order to redeem sinful mankind as the great atoning sacrifice. God causes his Word of salvation to be spoken so that sinners are justified through faith in Christ, through Christ's goodness, instead of the life that they had lived and are living.   The end point for the Christian is not purgatory. It is not a self-improvement project. It isn't a big fat bill of what we owe in order to do our part after God has done his part. The end point for the Christian is joy and thanksgiving at what God has done and is doing. It's like when the Angel spoke to the shepherds on Christmas Night. The Shepherds were encouraged to rejoice: “Fear not, for I bring you glad tidings of great joy that will be for all the people, for unto you is born this night in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” God gives a great gift of salvation to poor, miserable sinners. He distributes his salvation through the Word and the Sacraments. To receive these things we believe them, and thereby make good use of them. It is a dreadful thing to disbelieve these things, because that is calling God a liar. “But,” you might be wondering, “what about our part?” “Isn't there something that we have to do?” “What about our good works?” “The Bible talks a lot about us doing good works.” This is true. The Bible does talk a lot about good works. What is important is that we properly understand these works that a Christian does. They are not our part of the bargain, like it is in the Catholic system. They are an added gift, separate from how God regards us. Good works do not enter in to whether or how we are justified before God. If our works are considered for that judgment, it cannot result in any other verdict than condemnation. But we are not judged according to our works—good, bad, or otherwise—when we believe in Christ. Through faith in Christ we are judged according to a different basis, which is Jesus alone. Instead of good works being something that is required from us for our end of the bargain, good works must be understood as yet another gift from God on top of his justification of us sinners. He declares us not guilty with Jesus's resurrection from the dead. Jesus died for all our sins and atonement has been made. On top of that, together with faith in Christ, God begins to heal our sin-sick heart. Instead of being sold to sin and enslaved to the devil, we are set free to walk in the good works that God has prepared for us beforehand to walk in. The best picture for what is going on here is a picture that Jesus himself uses. He says, “Every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit.” As we are of ourselves, as we were born by nature, we are bad trees. We live in ignorance of God, or, if we learn of him, we rebel against him and his will. We care for nothing and for no one except ourselves and what is ours. We are bad trees. We cannot help but produce bad fruit. God creates a good tree by killing the old tree and uniting us with Christ. This is brought about by God converting us to faith in Christ. Those who believe in Christ are well pleasing to God. After all, it was for the purpose of believing in Christ that God sent his only begotten Son to begin with. Thus, through faith in Christ, a person's whole life is sanctified, is made holy. God does not count our sins against us, and all the activities that we do otherwise while believing in Christ are sanctified so that they are acceptable and pleasing sacrifices to God. Even if we pick up a single straw or give a cup of water to a child, such humble acts, done with faith in Christ, are better than anything we might come up with in our sinful flesh to establish our justification before God. Faith has the power to change our whole life. It doesn't change our life in an outward way, where people can see it. It might not even be changed in the way that we can always feel and know. But faith changes our life before God—which is all that matters. Entire lifetimes could be spent studying all the different facets of what happened and what was discussed in the Reformation. There are many other important, godly, and helpful things that we could talk about. But the most important thing that happened during the Reformation was the return to what the Bible says about our justification before God. Our relationship with God is not a matter of the Law. It is not a situation where God does his part and we have to do our part. Our justification before God is a matter of the Gospel. It is a situation where God pardons and forgives us for Jesus sake. He also gives us his Holy Spirit to fight against our sinful flesh. Even where you might anticipate that we are supposed to do our part—with our good works—it is a matter of grace.  For good works to be genuine, and not self-serving, they have to be created by the Holy Spirit. This is what the Bible teaches about our justification before God. Luther understood how hard it was to believe what the Bible says about our justification. He always warned those who were younger than him, who didn't go through the struggles that he went through, that this teaching could easily be lost. That is true. It can be and has been lost in vast swaths of our own Lutheran Church. Our Synod, also, is not immune to this being lost. This is not surprising. The fact of the matter is that our old Adam doesn't like the Gospel and cannot understand it. The grace of God, the giving and giving of God, is incomprehensible to our Old Adam. That is why the miracle of a conversion is necessary. It is only by the almighty power of the Holy Spirit that we can see God and his will for what it really is. If God has bless you and enabled you to know him from the Scriptures and to see from the Scriptures how God regards you, then you will rejoice even while you bear your cross. In order that we may enjoy this good life of knowing God and believing in Jesus, let us not forget to pray in all seriousness what Jesus taught us to pray. Let God's Name be regarded as holy among us. Let God's kingdom come among us. Let God's good and gracious will be done among us.

Mass from St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga, NY on the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We welcome all visitors worshipping with us on this Columbus Day Weekend.

Mass from St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga, NY

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Mass for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time from St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga, NY.

Fr. Tony Flannery, Co-founder of the Association of Catholic Priests, Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne, Parish Priest at St. Mary's Church in Athenry

Mass from St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga. Fr. Tojo Chacko is the guest preacher this weekend for our annual mission co-op. He is a member of the Heralds of the Good News from India. Fr. Chacko currently serves as parochial vicar at Holy Cross Parish in Plattsburgh.

Some history about witch trials, the Early Modern Witchcraze, and a story about a certain witch who got her revenge in death. Medium account: YamunaHrodvitnir Patreon: YamunaHrodvitnir Sources: Amy Alize. "Norfolk Folklore: St. Mary's Church and the Witch's Wooden Leg." October 1, 2015. https://thefairytaletraveler.com/2015/10/01/norfolk-folklore/ George Lincoln Burr. "The witch-persecutions" Translations and reprints from the original sources of European history; v. 3, no. 4, 1907 Dr. Hanna Worthen, University of Hull. "Early Modern Witch Trials: Introduction" The National Archives. Kew, Richmond. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/early-modern-witch-trials/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backalleyalchemist/support

On today's Local News Hour : ( 02:24) Tuesday night's community panel about the proposed soils repository along SR 248 drew a number of comments from the community as Sean Higgins reports. ( 07:25) Summit County Council Member and Park City resident Roger Armstrong expresses his concerns with the proposed toxic soils repository landfill at Quinn's Junction. ( 27:43) Deer Valley Music Festival Principal Conductor Conner Gray Covington has details on the Deer Valley Music festival and the chamber orchestra concerts this summer at St. Mary's Church. ( 36:06) Woodward Marketing/Communications Manager Annamica Delabbio has details on the summer season as well as a look back at the COVID winter and a look ahead to next winter. ( 45:46) Jessica Lowell reports on Summit County strengthening its resource to combat and treat child abuse.

Mass for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time from St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga, NY. Special guest Joannie Praamsma from the Pregnancy Resource Center spoke before mass about their ministry and services. Happy Father's day!

Mass from St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary time. Dresden Devlin (pictured) received his First Communion. Sr. Sharon Dalton, St. Mary's School Principal, and I make a great comedy team before mass starts! She calls me a "cooque"!

On August 24, 1744, John Wesley ascended the pulpit at St. Mary's Church in Oxford and delivered a pointed sermon to the faculty and students on the nature of "scriptural Christianity." Wesley pulled no punches and knew that this would be the last sermon he would ever deliver in that place. In his Journal that day he wrote, "I preached for the last time before the University of Oxford. I am now clear of the blood of these men. I have fully delivered my soul." "Scriptural Christianity" is the sermon that marked the final transition of Wesley from Oxford don to itinerant field preacher and movement organizer. It's a sermon focused on the "ordinary" gifts of the Holy Spirit given to all Christians and calls its hearers to evaluate whether or not they are living lives of true holiness. It's a sermon that could just as easily been delivered to clergy and leaders in the church today, asking the question, "Where is this scriptural Christianity to be found?" It's a sermon that really cuts to the heart and calls for all Christians, particularly those in the Methodist tribe, to consider the state of their own lives and that of their churches and communities. Join host Bob Kaylor for a deep dive into this important and convicting sermon.Read Scriptural ChristianityContact Bob with your questions and comments at pastorbk@tlumc.org and follow him on Twitter @revbkaylor.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobkaylor.substack.com

“THE CURSING OF CHRISTOPHER CASE” and More True Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarknessPlease SHARE this episode with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or mysteries like you do! Telling others about Weird Darkness helps make it possible for me to keep doing the podcast! IN THIS EPISODE: A man is found dead, fully clothed, kneeling in his own bathtub. The position of the man's body and where he was found is strange enough – but what happened to Christopher Case before his death is stranger still. (The Cursing of Christopher Case) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary's Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church graveyard who cannot find rest. (The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles) *** Lory Price and his wife Ethel mysteriously disappeared from Marion, Illinois. But then, sometimes that happens when you are mixed up with the mob or may have learned something you weren't supposed to. (The Vanishing of Lory Price) *** The Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, Italy, hold the remains of sixteen popes, several martyrs, and around half a million Christians, and according to on author, a not-of-this world entity. (The Callixtus Catacombs Entity) *** Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles' scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever. He said outright that he had killed his wife's lover. So how did he avoid being found guilty of the crime he admitted to committing? (How A Congressman Got Away With Murder) *** In 1150, two children were found near Woolpit in England – they wore strange clothes, spoke oddly, but the most identifiable characteristic for both children was their skin was green. The children themselves were a mystery – but what happened when they grew up? Did they marry? Did they have children? Could there be decedents of the green children of Woolpit living among us today? (Great Grandkids of Green Children)STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in the show notes immediately.)“The Cursing of Christopher Case” by Gurnoor Kaur for Conspiracy Theories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/145d147q “The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles” by Stacia Briggs for Eastern Daily Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fopg2hq “The Vanishing of Lory Price” by Troy Taylor from his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/lsi06qet “How A Congressman Got Away With Murder” by Genevieve Carlton for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jantfjj “Great Grandkids of Green Children” from Ancient Code: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4u4xdypk “The Callixtus Catacombs Entity” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aqhlme0r Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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Thomas Azer, a Rutgers New Brunswick graduate and servant at St. Mary's Church in East Brunswick, talks to us about his passion in IT and technology. He brings to light his own journey and how he switched from a Pre-Med student to an IT major. While he discusses his mindset throughout college, Thomas gives a message that should resonate with all of us in any stage of life: create your OWN journey. Whether it be in school or service, no one should be afraid to be different from their peers and do what God uniquely intended for them to do. Thomas explains how to combine our passion with our service, and thus reach unparalleled levels of both joy and success in whatever we do.

Mexico's patron saint, our lady of Guadalupe, or La Virgen de Guadalupe, is celebrated on December 12th. La Virgen is remembered and celebrated around the world. I went to St. Mary's Church in Moline, Illinois, and attended their ceremony. I spoke with Father Antonio Dittmer about the big day. For a transcript of the episode, click here.