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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10, 11-12ab, 13 Alleluia: Luke 7: 16 Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Fr. John Bertao

Homily of Father Michael P. O'Connor from Mass on August 5, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-7 Matthew 15:21-28 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give.

CREW is a unique youth ministry apostolate that works alongside parish-based youth groups to help young people become leaders for Jesus Christ in His Church. Mike Falbo, CREW's founder, joins Bishop Frank today to talk about: ...how to develop leaders - young or old, ...what keeps young people coming back to CREW (and youth group events), ...how Mike's nonna saved his life, and more! Come see Mike, Bishop Frank, and me at the CREW gala event on Sept 12th in Danbury! Bishop Frank is offering Mass and I'll be giving the keynote address. (As a hedge against my presentation, they'll be providing good food & drink and a fun evening!) Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  

Friends of the Rosary,We celebrate today, August 5, the Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major.The Basilica of St. Mary Major was built at the indication of the Blessed Mother after the miracle of the snowfall that took place on the night of August 4 - 5 in the year 358.The Virgin Mary had announced it in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius.The basilica was completed a century later, after the Council of Ephesus in 431 declared Mary the Mother of God as dogma.Yesterday, during the pontifical Mass in Rome, a traditional shower of flower petals descended from the basilica's ceiling to commemorate the August snowfall of 358.The memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major is also known as Our Lady of the Snows.Our Lady of the Snows teaches that grace can appear where it seems impossible, even “snow” in the heat of summer. God can mark out a place of mercy where human expectation says nothing should happen.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠August 5, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Patrick explores the anxiety many Catholics experience around spiritual warfare, exorcisms, and end-of-life sacraments, cautioning listeners about confusing lay practices with priestly authority while fielding passionate calls about generational curses, the meaning of altars in Scripture, and even the etiquette of pandemic mask-wearing in church. Unexpected moments—like encountering self-appointed exorcists or debating how water is added to chalices—spark spirited debate, all woven together by Patrick’s insistence on grounding faith in Jesus, the teachings of the apostles, and the Church’s guidance. Rita - My husband got an apostolic pardon before passing last year. This is something everyone should be aware of before a loved one passes. (00:34) Nick - Please differentiate between Extreme Unction, Anointing of Sick, and Last Rites. (08:46) Peter - A guy came to Mass and talked to kids mainly about laity performing exorcisms and tried to show us how he does it. Should we avoid him? (12:15) Ray - When Jesus was talking about the altar, which altar is he talking about? (21:13) Audio: Bill Gates people had “no choice” avoiding the COVID shot, claiming the unvaxxed would “endanger their grandparents” & the vaxxed were 100% protected. - https://x.com/DeIntelpatriot/status/2083599579384074469 (25:06) Catherine - I have spiritual warfare book of prayers that breaks curses. Is this okay to do at home for yourself? (28:38) Elizabeth (email) - Thank you for the many times you talk about us not delving into trying to know more about demons, binding prayers, exorcism, etc. than what we really need to. I was raised in a home where the adults were obsessed with these topics. It contributed to depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and obsession for all of us children (affecting me as young as age 3). (37:22) Matthew - I respect that lay people need to stay away from spiritual warfare and interfering in matters, but shouldn't we talk about abortion more? (38:24) Joseph - I disagree that lay people should not be away from deliverance. What about the powers that the Holy Spirit can work through people? (42:13) Sharon - When setting up for the Eucharist, water drops were poured into the one cup the priest will drink but not all the wine cups. Why is that? (45:06) Mark - I am okay masks and they might be a good thing when you are sick to not to spread it. Should not be enforced by law though. (48:52)

Patrick brings together sharp listener questions, spiritual reflection, while threading through Catholic funeral practices, the meaning behind Christian burial, and the challenge of covering funeral costs. He challenges common assumptions about Natural Family Planning, illustrating legitimate circumstances with compelling real-life scenarios, and then moves to the unique training and authority required for exorcists, cautioning against lay attempts at spiritual combat. Wayne (email) - I respect the Church and her rules, but don't you think that "not having a visitation in the church before the funeral Mass" is a bit much? Families can save so much money by having a visitation at the parish instead of the funeral home. Funerals can be expensive. If these are the new rules, then no one in our family will be able to have a visitation. (00:53) Bill - I am a funeral director in Texas, and here many churches are open to having visitation the night before. The day of the funeral is reserved for the Mass itself. (09:13) Greg - What are the differences in the ordinations between bishops, priests and deacons? (13:15) Leah (email) - Is waiting to have children while married a sin? (22:33) Anna - Do all priests have exposure to and know about performing exorcisms? (41:31)

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. John Mary Vianney, Priest Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 30: 1-2, 12-15, 18-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 Alleluia: John 1: 49b Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-36 or Matthew 15: 1-2, 10-14   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Or did he? The 'zip it' crowd, known by some as Trad, Inc, makes the case that its Roche trying to force his stance on Leo. The idea that a soon to be retiring prefect is trying to force the Roman Pontiff to adopt his position might be the biggest case of cope I've seen yet.Sponsored by Nelson Insurance Advisorshttps://www.nelsonplan.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

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Fr. Roshan Loy D'Souza, CSC

Mother continues to read from The Catholic Mother and The Catholic Father, and answers questions from: Mirela, who is asking for more details about Enoch and Elijah;  Sally, who is curious about Archbishop Cordileone;  Luke, who is encouraged by bishops speaking out against euthanasia;  Susan, who struggles to focus during Mass and Adoration;  Mark, who wants to approach his priest about people talking in church;  and YouTube commenters wondering about divorce, cremation, yoga, and Mother's religious order.

Homily of Father Michael P. O'Connor from Mass on August 4, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 Matthew 14:22-36 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give.  

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A billionaire-by-today's-standards heiress walks away from New York high society, gets disinherited for becoming Catholic, and ends up in a poor mountain town because a stigmatic friar tells her to stay. That's Mary Pyle, and her hidden life helps explain why devotion to Padre Pio spread so far, especially among American soldiers who came home changed. We sit down with author Susan De Bartoli, secretary of the board of the Padre Pio Foundation of America and founder of Little Flower Pilgrimages, to tell Mary's story. ...Mary's early sense that “something was missing,” her years working with Maria Montessori as a multilingual assistant, and the moment Padre Pio looks at her and calmly claims her future: “This time you remain.” Then the wartime stories hit. Susan recounts the WWII bombing mission reportedly stopped by a monk in the sky, and how GIs later recognize Padre Pio's face, along with images of Our Lady holding the Child and Saint Michael with a sword. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the story.Padre Pio's American Daughter: The Story of Mary PyleVisit the site of Padre Pio and more! Little Flower PilgrimagesSupport the show

A new book imagines the chaos that could unfold if a biological weapon were released — either accidentally or on purpose. This episode was produced in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. A person wearing an orange protective suit and a gas mask is seen at an event to promote the German government's new initiative to strengthen civil defence nationwide. Photo by Maryam Majd/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick unpacks the latest diocesan policies on Catholic funerals (eulogies and Church guidance around cremation) while fielding listener questions that wander from Aztec dancers at Mass to deep mysteries of the Trinity and what it means to be a child of God. He shifts from theology to pressing cultural flashpoints, dissecting caller concerns about salvation, the boundaries of Sunday obligation for the homebound, and the disorienting aftermath of pandemic mandates. In the swirl of doctrine, tradition, and current events, Patrick weaves clarity, candor, and unexpected connections. Per Bishop Paprocki, people in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, are no longer able to eulogize or speak about their deceased loved ones during Catholic funeral rites (00:33) Louie - Aztec dancers: I had the same reservations that you described about them in Mass. At the Our Lady of Guadalupe festival danced in homage to her. (10:26) Christina - How does the Trinity work when Jesus doesn't know when the 2nd coming is but the Father does? (14:36) Bill - Confirmation on once saved always saved: We can take ourselves away from God. If we stay in a state of sin, can we remain that way and lose soul? (23:06) Liz - Does watching mass online meet the obligation for an older person who is 91 and not feeling good enough to physically attend? (36:32) Joe – I was forced as a police officer to take part in the COVID sham. How do I charitably deal with family who dislike us because we are non-vaxed. (39:27) Audio: RFKJR to Dana Bash, “You’re a parrot” -https://x.com/mattgaetz/status/2083936454955172313/video/1?s=46 (43:40) Audio: “Punish the unvaccinated” montage - https://x.com/adamcarolla/status/2083647615749493023/video/1?s=46 (46:54)

Patrick answers questions on guardian angels, prayers for those who left the faith, and whether grace can reach those closed off from it. He responds to lively debates on church customs, biblical mysteries like Lazarus’s age, and the classic rivalry between Tolkien’s epic and C.S. Lewis’s Narnia, letting callers’ passions shape the flow. Music talk, real-life marriage milestones, and concerns for pro-life centers in California thread through spirited exchanges that move from deep Catholic doctrine to the simple joy of a catchy tune. Sheila (email) - Can I ask the guardian angels of my grown children (who have left the faith) to attend Mass and pray for them, and if so, what grace would result and could it still reach and affect them even if they are not open to it? (00:40) Daniel – Genuflecting (08:14) Deidra - There are two types of repenting: repenting every day and repenting and be baptized. We need both. (10:35) John - Do we know how old Lazarus was when Jesus raised him from the dead? (12:46) Doug – On Friday, the Archbishop of San Francisco wrote a piece about suing the abortion reversal pill (13:58) Nathaniel - What is better, LOTR or the Chronicles of Narnia? (20:57) Richard - I read the LOTR books and saw the movies. The movie was a bit of a letdown but I still loved them. The Narnia books fantastic. Andy - I want to know what is penal substitution and is it something Catholics believe? (34:13) Dave - For Nathaniel, Narnia Christian themes much more obvious but LOTR themes are deeper, more complex. I think both are excellent. (39:12) Ronnie - I want to encourage other married people not to give up on their spouse and try to make it better. Divorce is not the answer. (49:15)

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 28: 1-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 Alleluia: John 1: 49b Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-36   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Read OnlineReviving Religious HabitsHe summoned the crowd and said to them, “Hear and understand. It is not what enters one's mouth that defiles that person; but what comes out of the mouth is what defiles one.” Then his disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” Matthew 15:10–12Jesus' words would have stunned His Jewish listeners because He challenged deeply rooted religious beliefs about purity and impurity. He was not denying the value of external practices when they are rightly understood and ordered. Rather, He was reorienting the discussion toward the interior life—toward the heart, the true source of either moral purity or corruption.This teaching came in response to a question posed by the Pharisees and scribes: “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat a meal” (Matthew 15:2). The “tradition of the elders” referred to a body of oral interpretations and applications of the Mosaic Law, developed over generations. Though intended to safeguard the Law, these traditions had, over time, begun to obscure the heart of God's commandments by placing excessive emphasis on external observances.Jesus responds by shifting the focus to the interior life. What defiles a person, He says, is not the ritual neglect of external customs but the disordered desires, thoughts, and words that proceed from a corrupted heart. Sin is rooted in erroneous thinking and interior disorder, not in ritual nonconformity.Notably, though the disciples expressed concern that Jesus had offended the Pharisees, He remained unmoved. He says of them, “They are blind guides” (Matthew 15:14). Their leadership was detached from the heart of divine truth and the Father's will. Anything not planted by His heavenly Father will be uprooted. Traditions and practices that are not grounded in God's will cannot endure.In this case, the tradition in question—ritually washing hands before meals—was neither good nor evil in itself. Cleanliness, of course, can be a good habit. However, when a symbolic act is treated as if it possesses power to bestow grace or confer purity, apart from one's interior disposition, it becomes a stumbling block. The external act, separated from inner faith and intention, undermines its original purpose.Though the specific customs of first-century Judaism may no longer be practiced, the same principle applies today. Consider, for example, the practice of saying grace before meals. This is a beautiful and commendable habit—but only when it is truly a prayer. Reciting words without thought, attention, or gratitude does not glorify God. Nor does it bring about the blessing we seek. Prayer must always come from a sincere and devout heart.What do you cling to the most—customs, traditions, and habits, or the very heart of God's will? Often, faithfully following God requires that we evaluate, reorder, and strengthen certain habitual practices—even good ones.This especially applies to religious habits: making the Sign of the Cross, praying the Hail Mary or the Our Father, donating to charity, or even attending Sunday Mass. These actions have great spiritual value, but only when united with intentional faith and love. The Mass is indeed the source and summit of our faith, but if we are only externally present while interiorly disengaged from the sacred Mystery before us, we will not receive the fruits of grace that God desires to bestow.Reflect today on the religious habits you practice. Are they merely external customs, or do they express a living faith? Seek to reintegrate heart and habit, so that every prayer, every gesture, every act of charity, and every act of worship flows from a soul sincerely united to the will of God.Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, everything You did flowed from the perfection of love that flooded Your Heart. You did not act out of mere custom or habit, but intentionally and sincerely, doing each act with love that glorified Your Heavenly Father. Please make my heart like Yours, so that all that I do bears fruit and gives You eternal glory. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 19th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #115) August 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Did the Holy Spirit put the Bible together? Why can't Protestants take Holy Communion? The Real Presence and the Sacrifice of the Mass? All this and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Fr. Branden Gordon, SDB

Homily of Father Michael P. O'Connor from Mass on August 3, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Jeremiah 28:1-17 Matthew 14:22-36 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A 500-foot granite cross rises north of Madrid, and underneath it lies a story most of us were never taught to see straight. The Spanish Civil War is usually packaged as a clash between fascist generals and a democratic republic, with Hemingway and Orwell standing in for the whole moral picture. Today I walk through historian Warren Carroll's counterclaim from The Last Crusade: that the core conflict is faith against revolution, and that once you follow the evidence, the familiar narrative starts to invert.We trace the five-year runway to 1936: church burnings, anti-Catholic laws, and the Popular Front's own revolutionary promises, followed by a country slipping into open political violence. Then we hit the moment that makes “normal politics” feel impossible: the murder of opposition leader José Calvo Sotelo by state security forces. From there the focus shifts to Navarre's Carlists and the religious framing that turns a rising into what Carroll calls a crusade, complete with confession, Communion, hymns, and the Sacred Heart.The hardest section is the one Carroll says the modern world prefers to minimize: the systematic persecution of the Catholic Church in Republican zones, the disappearance of public Mass, and the martyr stories, including Barbastro. We also look at the siege of the Alcazar of Toledo and why symbolic promises can outweigh tactical advantage, then follow Carroll's documentation of Soviet influence, the NKVD presence, and Spain's gold shipped to the Soviet Union. Finally, I deal directly with Nationalist abuses and Carroll's argument about judging a war's original cause versus the sins committed within it.If you care about Spanish Civil War history, Catholic persecution in Spain, Franco-era memory, or how propaganda shapes what becomes “common knowledge,” this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who thinks they already know this war, and leave a review with the question you can't stop turning over.Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

This week Baxie speaks with Dave McWane—lead singer/co-founder of the legendary Boston-area Ska band Big D and The Kids Table! The band has just released their 21st album called “The Good Old American Saturday Night”. And it's one of their best albums in years! Dave talks the new album, the challenge of coordinating a band that boasts as many as twelve members, studying at the Berklee School of Music, and how the city of Boston is arguably the center of the American Ska universe! We also talk about Dave's career as an educator where's been teaching college students about the music business, songwriting, entertainment law, and much more! , We'll also talk about Big D and the Kids Table coming to The Drake in Amherst, Mass on September 5th! Just a fantastic conversation and loads of fun! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

The Three Quivering Questions of Modern Society:How can I achieve my goals with less effort?How can I achieve my goals in less time?How and where can I find pleasure?These are the “How to…” questions.(I call them the Quivering Questions because they contain an anxious energy similar to that of an addict looking for his or her next “fix.”)Shortcuts, pro tips, life hacks, and insider secrets are snippets that exist to tell you “How to…”Schools, seminars, master mind groups, and countless consultants exist to tell you “How to…”Millions of books and Youtube videos have been written and produced to tell you “How to…”The answers to the “How to” questions are always Informational.The Three Ancient Questions That Echo Within Us:Who Am I? (Identity)Why Am I Here? (Purpose)What Must I Overcome? (Adventure)Those are the “Fascination” questions.Fascination is the drive behind our search for God and our hunger for entertainment.Faith and entertainment seem incongruent until you realize that both of them fascinate us because they change our mood and lift us higher.The answers to the “Fascination” questions are always Relational.When you understand these 6 questions, you understand the essence, attraction, and purpose of social media.Youtube offers only “How to” videos and “Fascination” videos.Likewise, every book is either a “How to” book or a “Fascination” book.Television shows are either “How to” or “Fascination.” Movies and music lend themselves mostly to fascination.I told you, “Fascination is the drive behind our search for God and our hunger for entertainment.”When we contemplate our existence and the possibility of God, we ask,Who Am I?Why Am I Here?What Must I Overcome?Your answers to those questions will determine your faith, whether it be Judeo-Christian, Hindu, Moslem, Buddhist, Atheist, Agnostic, or one of the many other belief systems with millions of followers.When entertainment elevates our mood, our fascination comes from identity reinforcement.The books, movies, and television shows that we love are the ones that show us a reflection of ourselves.When we identify with a character, we vicariously experience the challenges they face. These challenges are known as the plot or the “narractive arc.”We likewise experience the evolution of that character when they are changed by those challenges. This is known as the “character arc.”The characters with whom we identify remind us of who we are.Identity reinforcement is the essence of affinity groups.An affinity group is any group of people who are attracted to the same thing.Every religion is an affinity group.The fans of a sports team are an affinity group.People who follow fashion are an affinity group.If you like jazz music, or hip-hop, or Jeeps or NASCAR or backpacking or sewing or science fiction or romance or current events or capitalism or gossip, you are in an affinity group.Mass media and social media exist to attract and serve affinity groups.The size of a business opportunity is largely determined by size of the affinity group it serves.If you are an electrician, a plumber, or an HVAC technician, your affinity groups will be people who like and need electricity, running water, and comfortable temperatures. Your limiting factors will bethe population of your trade areathe strength of your competitors.how often the average person needs your servicesWhether or not your name is the one people think of first and feel the best about.If you are a dentist, a jeweler, a lawyer, or a tree trimmer, your limiting factors will bethe population of your trade areathe strength of your competitorshow often the average person needs your servicesWhether or not your name is the one people think of first and feel the best about.If you own a restaurant, a grocery store, or sell some other product that people need weekly, your limiting factors will bethe population of the neighborhood in which you are locatedthe quality of the customer's experiencethe visibility of your locationBelieve it or not, everything I have told you in these 727 words is extremely important when you are creating the messages that you will spend your advertising budget to deliver.I understand if you are surprised by this, but it is true, nonetheless.Roy H. WilliamsFacebook has 3.07 billion monthly active usersYouTube has 2.5 billion monthly active usersInstagram has 2 billion monthly active usersTikTok has 1.58 billion monthly active usersLinkedIn has 930 million monthly active usersNOTE: Monthly Active Users tells you only the Reach of these platforms. But to compare Effectiveness, you would need to know how much time each week a user spends on each platform. You would also need to know how many times each week the same user could be reached on that platform. I'm Indy BeagleTHIS WEEK on Monday Morning Radio: Steven Mercer speaks from personal experience when he tells entrepreneurs how to build a service practice without sacrificing their values, their time, or their financial stability.Deputy rover Maxwell Rotbart asks brilliant questions and scribbles notes while Steven Mercer explains how to transition gradually from current employment to independent practice. 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Fr. David Gunter, MIC, reflects on Jesus withdrawing by boat to pray amid chaos and violence. Christ shows us that, when we face fear, loneliness, confusion, or uncertainty, we should seek quiet time with God rather than allow fear to control us.This message is especially important today, when many people are anxious about prophecies, testimonies, and events in the world. Jesus does not want us to live in fear. He calls us to prayer and asks us to seek the Holy Spirit's gift of discernment; the Spirit of Truth, so that we may recognize and follow the will of the Father.We should invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts, remain close to the Blessed Mother, and be cautious of movements that ignore the Holy Spirit or place themselves above God's will. Through prayer, discernment, and preparation of heart, we become ready to receive the fire of Christ's love: “I came to cast fire upon the earth.”Readings for August 3rd. 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080326.cfm© 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved.⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate...✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy!https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?...Follow Us on Social Media!   

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday First Reading: Jeremiah 28: 1-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 Alleluia: John 1: 49b Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-36   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

She built a global fitness brand without investors, business degree, or plans for becoming an entrepreneur.When Eliza Shirazi graduated from UMass, she thought she'd spend her career working in public health. Fitness classes were simply a side hustle—a way to make a little extra money after work.Over the next decade, that side hustle became Kick It by Eliza, a kickboxing-inspired worldwide fitness community that has transformed thousands of lives through live events, instructor certifications, social media content to her 25,000 Instagram followers, online memberships, and partnerships/appearances with brands like New Balance, NBC's "The Today Show," POPSUGAR, and more.But as is often the case, things don't always appear as they seem.In this conversation with host Troy Farkas, Portsmouth's Shirazi opens up about the rejection that's shaped her, the sponsorship deal she lost just when everything seemed to be working, the imposter syndrome she felt training in the boxing ring with George Foreman's son, the nerves she felt before making the biggest media appearances of her life, and the terrifying uncertainty of watching the pandemic threaten everything she'd spent years building.This episode, which is presented by Degree Wellness Seacoast, is about much more than fitness. It's about betting on yourself before anyone else does, learning to separate your own dreams from everyone else's expectations, embracing rejection as a competitive advantage, and discovering that the biggest opportunities often arrive disguised as your worst setbacks.In this episode, you'll learn:Why losing her biggest sponsorship became the catalyst for her greatest growthHow George Foreman's son helped her overcome imposter syndromeThe surprising business lesson behind building a fiercely loyal communityHow one YouTube workout unexpectedly changed the trajectory of her careerWhat the pandemic taught her about resilience and reinventionThe simple goal-setting framework she uses to stay motivated during overwhelming seasonsWhy rejection is one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can haveTroubling health trends and why she refuses to lean into themSUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:⁠Visit the NEW ⁠⁠⁠SeacoastStories.com⁠⁠⁠ for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME ⁠⁠⁠summer merch drop⁠⁠⁠!Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5, and back to Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:Degree Wellness Seacoast: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more about becoming a founding member here.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoast!⁠ Custom blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced and professionally installed.CHAPTERS:Introducing Eliza Shirazi (00:00)Working in public health (04:56)Instructing as a side hustle (06:15)Pursuing fitness full-time (09:16)Training boxing w/ George Foreman's son (10:25)Signing a deal with New Balance (13:40)The evolution of Kick It By Eliza (21:55)Asking New Balance for more money (26:10)The POPSUGAR video that blew her up (28:35)Full details on the Degree Wellness Seacoast founding membership (34:10)Check out Budget Blinds of the Seacoast to make your home more private (35:30)Changing her business during the pandemic (36:38)Navigating online criticism (41:35)The explosion of her virtual business (44:10)Appearing on The TODAY Show (47:12)Moving to Portsmouth in 2021 (52:20)The many revenue streams of her business (57:22)Advice for entrepreneurs in the early stages (01:01:18)Troubling health-and-wellness trends (01:03:10)

The first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's south-east coast.

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The European Union will hold emergency talks this week to discuss the migration crisis in Ceuta - a tiny city which belongs to Spain, located on the northern coast of North Africa. We'll hear from a nurse who tried to save people who crossed the border and entered. Also in the programme: Three people dead in Moscow after an attack on one of the city's more exclusive restaurants; and scientists find evidence that Ice Age hunters targeted female woolly mammoths more than males. (Photo: Migrants wait to enter a short-stay migrant centre after mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 1, 2026. Credit: Reuters Fabian Bimmer)

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 2, 2026. The readings are from Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11, Luke 12:13-21 (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

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Homily of Father Michael P. O'Connor from Mass on August 2, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3 Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give.

On the Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Fr. Daniel Klimek reflected on the saint's witness as a priest, bishop, lawyer, Mariologist, and Doctor of the Church, emphasizing his commitment to Catholic moral teaching and fidelity to God's truth. He connected St. Alphonsus' legacy with the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, who gave his life for courageously defending God's moral law by condemning an unlawful marriage.Fr. Klimek warned that moral relativism and the manipulation of language create confusion that distances people from the truth of the Gospel. He encouraged priests and all Catholics to proclaim the truth with courage and charity, following the example of the martyrs who were willing to die rather than compromise God's law. His message was a call to remain faithful to Christ, defend the truth, and never compromise the beauty of the Catholic faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's homily, Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, described the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves as a powerful sign of Jesus' desire to nourish His people. When Jesus fed thousands with only a small amount of bread, He showed that His love and generosity have no limits. This miracle points beyond physical hunger to the deeper hunger of the human soul.Fr. Tyler also connected the multiplication of the loaves with Christ's sacrifice on the Cross and His Resurrection. Jesus endured a brutal death, rose victoriously, and now gives the fruits of His sacrifice to millions of people throughout the world. Just as the bread was multiplied for the crowd, the one sacrifice of Christ continues to nourish humanity through every celebration of the Eucharist.The homily presents the Eucharist as the supreme manifestation of God's love. Above and beyond, Jesus does not give Himself only to a few people or only for one moment. He gives Himself continually and abundantly to all who come to Him in faith. In the Eucharist, Jesus always gives more than we expect: His presence, His grace, His healing, and His very life.Readings for August 2nd. 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080226.cfm© 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved.⭐️ Support our Ministries:  ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us Fan MailDistraction is easy. Reverence takes effort. Saint Peter Julian Eymard (also spelled Aymard) proves that the effort is worth it because the reward is not a concept, it's a Person. We talk through why the Church remembers him as the Apostle of the Eucharist and how his single-minded love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament can steady a modern Catholic life that feels noisy, hurried, or uncertain.We walk through Eymard's story, from his early attraction to the tabernacle to the trials that refined his vocation, and the moment his mission came into focus: renew the Church by renewing Eucharistic faith. His founding of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in 1856 wasn't a niche project for a few holy specialists. It was a clear invitation to the whole people of God to return to Eucharistic adoration, frequent Communion, and a parish life organized around the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.We also unpack the heart of his teaching: the Mass is a living encounter, not a checklist, and adoration is where gratitude, reparation, and transformation take root. Just as important, Eymard's Eucharistic devotion is inseparable from his Marian devotion, especially his trust in Mary as Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, the mother who leads us to her Eucharistic Son. If you've been longing for a deeper prayer life, a stronger family rhythm, or a more grounded Catholic faith, his witness offers a simple path forward.Subscribe for more stories of the saints, share this with a friend who loves the Eucharist, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What is one concrete way you want to place the Eucharist at the center this week?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

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00:00:00 – Global-war dread hangs over the opening 00:04:55 – Russian missile crashes inside Poland 00:09:49 – Ukraine strikes an Iranian ship in the Caspian 00:14:42 – Saudi Arabia builds a Red Sea defense bloc 00:19:36 – China's robot army fuels a new threat panic 00:23:43 – Migrants overwhelm Spain's African enclaves 00:32:45 – The Spain crisis turns toward Israel and Morocco 00:37:44 – Tucker frames regional wars as deliberate destabilization 00:42:40 – Israel and Spain trade threats over the enclave crisis 00:47:19 – Spain's Jewish history enters the modern conflict 00:52:16 – The Gates of Toledo revive religious-war comparisons 00:57:08 – Mass migration sparks Spanish civil-war fears 01:03:55 – A clip maps Morocco's migration blackmail strategy 01:07:32 – A caller defends Franco and the Reconquista 01:12:19 – Usury leads the call into central banking 01:16:42 – The Federal Reserve faces a constitutional attack 01:20:15 – Liberal empathy takes blame for social collapse 01:25:08 – Discord and gaming break the tension 01:29:40 – The poisoned water-car inventor mystery returns 01:33:19 – Fauci pleads the Fifth under Senate pressure 01:38:14 – Bill Gates' nuclear clearance draws suspicion 01:42:04 – Mosquito nets allegedly wreck African fisheries 01:46:41 – Fauci's pandemic record gets a furious reckoning 01:51:36 – Masks, AZT and Fauci's HIV-era legacy 01:54:40 – Positive advice closes a bleak show Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time by Mr. Clement Harrold. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Religious Founder, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Jeremiah 26: 11-16, 24 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 15-16, 30-31, 33-34 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10 Gospel: Matthew 14: 1-12   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Thousands of migrants just flooded into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco in a scene of absolute chaos, and local officials are begging for a national emergency. The border fences totally collapsed as hordes of people, mainly Moroccans, smashed through gates, swam across with inflatable tubes, and poured into the tiny North African enclave. Civil guard officers described the situation as “absolute chaos,” with thousands crossing and at least three people dying in the attempt. Residents locked themselves inside as shops and restaurants shuttered. Spain is now deploying military units, diving teams, and vessels while the interior minister heads to Ceuta. Morocco used tear gas and water cannons, but the surge still overwhelmed both sides. This isn't new — a similar mass rush hit in 2021 — and the White House is pointing straight at Europe's far-left globalist policies that enabled it. Regular Americans watching this know exactly what open-border experiments look like when the numbers get real. Mass migration pressure, failed European border security, and the consequences of ignoring the warnings are all on full display. Pat also covered: BYU and college football season are right around the corner Day 48: Mitch is still missing — and his staff is staying very quiet eBay agrees to pay $56 million in a bizarre cyberstalking settlement Two teens supporting Sophie Cunningham were cursed out by Storm co-owner BBC documentary accuses Jared Leto of sexual misconduct with teens; he denies it Does this prove Europe still hasn't learned anything about securing its borders? Have you seen similar scenes closer to home that make you worry about where this is headed? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:17 Football Season is Coming Up! 01:38 Middle-East Updates 03:30 Mitch McConnell is Still Missing (Probably Because He's Dead) 04:39 Mitch McConnell's Staff Refuses to Talk 08:01 Mitch McConnell's Wife Accepting Awards 09:36 More on Mitch McConnell's Current Condition 16:11 Moroccan Invasion of Ceuta, Spain 18:50 State of Emergency for Ceuta, Spain 22:33 Europe is Being Overrun! 33:26 Fat Five 51:40 eBay Pays Nearly $50 Million to Terrorize Couple 1:03:26 Talking about Mitch McConnell Again 1:06:35 WNBA Seattle Storm Fans on the Attack! 1:16:20 Thom Tillis is STILL Blocking the SAVE Act 1:20:04 Texas Senate Polls 1:21:58 Jasmine Crockett on How Bad Black People Have It 1:28:06 Jared Leto Accusations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Why aren’t you Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the reasons some individuals hesitate to embrace the faith, including concerns about purgatory and the sacrament of confession. The conversation also addresses the nature of the papacy and its divine intention, as well as misconceptions about the Catholic understanding of salvation and works. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:13 – I don't go to Mass consistently. I don't feel forgiven from confession. Are there purgatory consequences? 20:52 – How do we know Papacy in its current form is what God intended. It seems like Peter was supposed to be first among equals. Polycarp and Anicetus were equals. 28:46 – I'm Not Catholic Cause I think Catholics preach a different works-based gospel. 43:55 – My best friend is a bartender. What's the best way to introduce my friend to catholic faith?

“Why should secular people consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on the relevance of faith in modern life, alongside inquiries about the different levels of heaven and how one might improve their standing. The conversation also addresses concerns about the role of repetitive prayers in Mass and the Church’s teachings on saints versus direct access to Jesus. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:10 – Why should secular people consider the Catholic faith? 17:28 – Are there different levels in heaven? If there is, how can you upgrade your position? 33:54 – The repetition prayers at mass bored me. Why don't they teach the bible at mass? The bible says to go to Jesus not the saints. Why does the Church teach people to go to the saints instead of Jesus? 49:01 – I'm not Catholic because of the teaching on mortal sin and the inconsistencies. I don't see how committing a sin like murder would necessarily cut off our relationship from God. His love is greater than that.

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