Podcasts about most sacred heart

Voices, shepherds, and the one Good Shepherd. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

In the second episode of our miniseries on Jože Plečnik, we discussed four of his early church buildings, each representing a unique interlacing of early Christian architecture, 20th century classicism, and his idiosyncratic approach to style, detailing and planning which give all his buildings such a unique atmosphere. In this episode we discussed: St. Bartholomew's Church, Ljubljana (cerkev sv. Jerneja) Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Ljubljana (Župnijska cerkev Frančiška Asiškega) Church of the Ascension, Bogojina (Cerkev Gospodovega vnebohoda) Watch this episode on YouTube to follow along with the images: https://youtu.be/szuyRFu0wis Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts. Support the show on Patreon to receive bonus content for every show. Please rate and review the show on your podcast store to help other people find us! Follow us on twitter // instagram // facebook We're on the web at aboutbuildingsandcities.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The primacy of Peter, the primacy of love, and a command. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Transformed and empowered to take on today's challenges. Father Jhon Mario Garcia delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Darkness, confusion, and doubt transformed into joy. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Remember when…? Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the Easter Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Participating in the Gospel and our part in the story of salvation . Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Seeing past our labels and knowing our true identity. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Unreasonable hospitality, unreasonable faith. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Cool water, thirst, and living well. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Suffering and hope. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Reclaiming the hunger for holiness. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

The Father is inviting you home. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the noon Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

How our words matter. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Are you David or Saul? Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Avoiding vice or striving for virtue? Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

This weeks guest is Sister Lisa Valentini of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.  She tells about her work in Peru with mission communities.  Her heart for the people she serves is so evident, this episode is can't miss! Check it out!To Support the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus click here:https://mscreading.org/ Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://onefamilyinmission.org/Follow us on socials!https://twitter.com/faith_frontiershttps://www.instagram.com/frontiersoffaith/

Saying yes and letting Jesus into your boat. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Waiting for the Lord in hope and sharing the light of Christ. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

A Jubilee message and the Body of Christ. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Asking for intercession, even in the small things. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

An invitation into the water with Christ. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

The magi and journeying in hope. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 5 p.m. vigil Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

What we believe and what the truth means for our lives. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

A true family and living in the truth. Father Marcin Gladysz delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

In the culminating episode of our Advent retreat with the Carmelite mystics, Sr. Shawn Pauline returns to teach us about "The Romances," a poem by St. John of the Cross on the union of the soul with God. Jess and Sr. Shawn Pauline discuss:How John wrote "The Romances", a series of 9 poems that describe the love between the Father and the Son, during Advent while he was imprisoned by his fellow CarmelitesJohn's illustration of the theological concept "perichoresis," which is the relationship between the Persons of the Trinity, often described as a danceHow John's poems can offer insight for those who have struggles around Christmas time, especially those who come from difficult family situationsSr. Shawn Pauline is a religious sister in the community of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles.

Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Awesome, an encounter, and trusting in the Lord's promise. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

In this episode, Jessica sits down with Sr. Shawn Pauline to discuss the 3rd and 4th waters of prayer according to St. Theresa of Avila. Sr. Shawn Pauline and Jess discuss:The images of the river and the rain that St. Theresa uses to describe these deeper stages of prayerHow the soul must wait for God's action within it, and how this waiting ties into the season of AdventSr. Shawn Pauline is a religious sister in the community of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles.Here are Sr. Shawn Pauline's notes on the third and fourth waters of prayer:3rd Water: Prayer of InebriationTeresa's Image: The Stream or River  Characteristics of this prayer:The garden is now irrigated by the water flowing from a stream or river, with much less labor (16.1)Some labor is required to direct the flow of the water (16.1)The Lord himself practically becomes the gardener and is the one who does everything (16.1) The flowers of virtue in the soul are beginning to blossom and bring forth a fragrance (16.3)Sleep of the faculties: they neither fail entirely to function nor understand how they function (16.1)Effects on the soul in this prayer:Only occupied with God- desires to only live in Him (16.4)Complete death to all earthy  things and an enjoyment of God (16.1)Great strength of the soul; stronger virtueDeep humility and detachment Sometimes all the faculties are absorbed in God and sometimes restlessWork of the soul in this prayer:Abandon oneself completely in the hands of God (17.2)Pay no attention to the memory, suffer it with patience (17.7)The soul sees here that it did neither little no much other than consent to the Lord's favors and embrace them with its will (17.3)4th Water: The Prayer of UnionTeresa's Image: The Rain Characteristics of this prayer: Total suspension of the faculties (intellect, memory, will)Absolute certitude that God was present in the soul and the soul in GodEffects on the soul in this prayer:Absence of distractions, since the faculties are suspended Absence of fatigue (it's raining- no effort for me!)An extraordinary experience of joy. The soul rejoices without understanding what it is rejoicing in (FULL of water)Obsessed with serving Him as much as it can (20.23), no longer speaks/does anything for itself (20.24)Spirit is completely detached from things (20.8)No longer fears dangers, rather desires them- as though they have assurance of their victory (20.22)Work of the soul in this prayer:Humility- the foundation to the entire edifice Always keep the Sacred Humanity of Christ before us… we become more human as we grow in holinessMortification- more refined, delicate, and careful in little things 

In this episode of our Advent series, Sr. Shawn Pauline explains the second "Water of Prayer" according to St. Theresa of Avila. Sr. Shawn Pauline and Jess discuss:At this stage, God leads the soul into the prayer of recollection, which is the still awareness of God's presence within the soulHow St. Theresa uses the images of an aqueduct to describe the prayer of recollectionHow a soul can open itself to receiving the gift of this prayerSr. Shawn Pauline is a religious sister in the community of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles.Here are Sr. Shawn Pauline's notes on the second water of prayer:2nd Water: The Prayer of Quiet; Infused RecollectionTeresa's Image: The Aqueduct (or garden hose)Characteristics of this prayer:·       Begins to be recollected and realizes that it can in no way acquire this prayer through any efforts on its own (14.2)·       Here the water is higher and the labor is much less… the water is closer because grace is more clearly manifest to the soul (14.22)·       The faculties (memory and intellect) are gathered within so as to enjoy that satisfaction with greater delight, but they are not lost or asleep (14.2)·       Only the will is occupied and must consent itself to be captivated by Love Himself (14.2)·       The Lord is beginning to “take a walk” in the garden of the soul. The soul longs for the flowers of virtue that are beginning to bloom, to increase in fragrance so as to bring Him delight and glory. The soul knows this grace of “fragrance” comes from Him, through the weeding out of its vices, and begs Him to increase it (14.9)Effects on the soul in this prayer:·       Satisfaction of peace is bestowed on the soul·       A little spark of the Lord's true love enkindles the soul (15.4) … a pledge that he gives to show that he chooses it for great things if it will prepare itself to receive them (15.5)·       The soul begins to lose its cravings for earthly things- detachment from personal honors (14.5)·       God gives self-knowledge (true humility)·       A strong desire to advance in prayer, desire for humiliations·       A mature, trusting fear in God and a distrust of self (15.14)Work of the soul in this prayer:·       Practice the life of virtue to be able to respond to the graces in prayer·       Remain in its joy and quietude·       Proceed gently and noiselessly- not running about with the intellect looking for many words (16.6)

The command to be joyful. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Exile and the path back home. Father David Boettner delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

In this episode of our Advent series, Sr. Shawn Pauline describes how God takes a beginner into deeper stages of prayer. Sr. Shawn Pauline and Jess discuss:How a soul transitioning into deeper prayer often experiences dryness, distraction, and an increased awareness of their own sin and weaknessHow to tell the difference between dryness, desolation, and depressionThe importance of perseverance, humility, and detachmentSr. Shawn Pauline is a religious sister in the community of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles.Here are Sr. Shawn Pauline's notes on transitions in prayer:1)      Transitions in prayer/ Dark night of the Sense/GOD's Work in the soul a.      St. John of the Cross-What God Does…  Dark Night (overview of the DN of the Sense Chapter 12 &13)The soul is purged of its attachments It gains a deeper understanding of the vices that it has and gains greater humility and a greater desire for knowledge of God rather than selfb.      Movements into a deeper life of prayer with less consolation, times of dryness and when prayer may seem to change and be difficult c. Signs of the dark night of the sense common in the lives of most people who develop a solid and strong prayer life. Soul no longer able to pray with discursive meditation/ consolation as known prior to the time of prayer is gone.The soul is deeply committed to prayer and continues to stay so.  One knows that one must be with God in this time of prayer regardless of feelings. One continues to serve God well. c.      Perseverance in prayer is needed. Teresa would tells us not to quit. / don't be afraid of changes and ways that you can no longer meditate as you used to.Learn to be still and ready for something new…Let go of the desire for consolations and focus on the presence of God  and learning to just be with Him.You are not wasting time/ resist the temptation and let go of not “doing” something.Listen/be still/ wait.d.      On those with the inability to reflect discursively, “dull imagination”: “…if one perseveres, one reaches contemplation more quickly along this way of inability to work discursively with the intellect…it is fitting for persons with this tendency to have greater purity of conscience than those who can work with the intellect.” Life 4:7-8e.      “And so I would never counsel anyone-if there were someone to whom I should have to give counsel-to fail out of fear to put a good inspiration into practice when it repeatedly arises. For if one proceeds with detachment for God alone, there is no reason to fear that the effort will turn out bad; for He has the power to accomplish all”. Life 4:2

What do we do as the darkness envelops us? Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Are you looking for ways you can enter more deeply into Advent? Look no further! This Advent, Sr. Shawn Pauline from the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles will offer He Leadeth Me listeners a series of podcast episodes on the writings of St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, Sr. Shawn Pauline begins the retreat by talking about the beginning stages of the journey into deeper prayer. Sr. Shawn Pauline and Jess discuss:Theresa's description of the Prayer of Recollection and the image of the well and the bucketHow can you tell the difference between consolations felt at this stage of prayer and the consolations experienced at deeper stages?What does God do in the soul at this stage and what should the person do to respond?Sr. Shawn Pauline is a religious sister in the community of the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles.Check out Sr. Shawn Pauline's notes for this episode!Love's QuestOn my bed at night, I sought Him Whom my soul loves- I sought Him but did not find him. So I will rise and go through the city…to seek Him Whom my heart loves (Song 3:1-3)1st Water: Prayer of Recollection or SimplicityTeresa's Image: The Well and BucketCharacteristics of this prayer:The beginner works while The Lord gives the increase (11.5)The beginner must cultivate their garden on very barren soil, full of abominable weeds (11.6) With the help of God we must strive like good gardeners to get these plants to grow (11.6)His Majesty wants determination, and He is a friend of courageous souls if they walk in humility without trusting in self (13.2)Effects on the soul in this prayer:Greater detachment from outward things but mixed with  many faultsIncreased desires for GodGreater self-masteryDivine love begins to be enkindledWork of the soul in this prayer:Perseverance, determination, courage Self-knowledge: the thought of one's sins (“our daily bread”)Growing in the virtues of humility and detachmentGod's assistance Meditate on the sacred life and Passion of Christ, hell, death, the power of God, the Love he bore us (13.13)Do not be distressed or afflicted over the dryness or noisy and distracting thoughts (11.17)Jesus is not concerned with our little inabilities (11.15)Occupy yourself in looking at Christ Who is looking at you 

What does it mean to be king? Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Being shocked into response. Father Danny Herman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Trust, hospitality, and giving what you have. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Living the mystery and loving one another. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. Kathryn will sing in Marble City Opera's free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Reserve a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-marble-city-opera-tickets-993732870767  Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  Frank is distracted by the kinesthetic tape on Kathryn's arm. He recalls a time that she was disappointed when her tape was visible in a newspaper photograph. Someone recently asked her if it was a tattoo.  Frank put some new items in the Frank & Friends Show merch store after he designed some merch for Marble City Opera, including pet shirts. Shop online at https://www.marblecityopera.com/store  Frank took posters for the Cathedral concert to several libraries. He got stuck in traffic near the library in Sequoyah Hills. After sitting still for about half an hour, he realized he was stuck in a school pickup line.  Frank buys a Knox County Schools coupon book every year but barely uses it. He did use a coupon to get free Oreo dust for his grandsons' ice cream cones at Cruze Farm.  Kathryn says she hadn't previously noticed that Frank can be somewhat OCD. After the Marble City Opera concert at Cherokee Caverns, Frank was particular about giving Kathryn a poster from the middle of the pile. He used to only buy newspapers from the middle of the pile. His sisters once pranked him by cutting holes in his newspaper.  Frank saw his neighbor's son at the supermarket but the guy didn't recognize Frank. A few moments later, Frank recognized the Dancing Blue Shirt Guy who was in a viral video recorded last year at a Vols football game.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.  Frank picked two Brown Turkey figs before they were fully ripe because some nocturnal animals have been taking figs, even if Frank had put the figs in lace drawstring bags. Frank saw a “Charlie Brown” fig plant at Lowe's and asked the cashier for a discount.  Kathryn suggests that they take the camera to various locations she is considering for Marble City Opera. She also thinks there should be a reality show about the opera business.  Jere's sister and her husband visited Knoxville over Labor Day weekend. They went to several nice restaurants including Lonesome Dove for lunch on Saturday and Aretha Frankenstein's for brunch on Sunday.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible.  Thanks!

Are you ready? WE START TOMORROW, 9/2! Tell a GoOD friend, and join us!  "You're in a season where all they can take from you, is notes." - @spiritualasylum  ___________________________________________ Guidelines for The Surrender Novena (9 consecutive days of prayer for special intentions)-- Start each day of the challenge by setting a clear intention. This could be a specific prayer request or a personal goal. Then, surrender even that to Jesus, asking Him to guide your prayers and intentions.  Find a place to pray consistently-- same time and place--every day.  Choose your prayer posture (seated, legs folded, kneeling, sitting, etc), and stick with it! I kneel!

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Dave Fennell. Frank and Dave used to improvise together as members of Einstein Simplified.  The audio of the Frank & Friends Show is available on the website and smartphone app of FUN 105.9, where Frank is a deejay. On Fridays, he pays homage to one of his radio mentors by stretching out the phrase “it's Friday.”  One of Dave's ancestors is John Tipton, who was a rival of John Sevier. Tipton was opposed to the State of Franklin. Frank recently wrote a question for Tennessee Scholars' Bowl about the State of Franklin.  Dave is wearing a Hawaiian shirt that was a gift from his daughter. Frank buys neckties from the Ladies of Charity Thrift Store at 120 W. Baxter Avenue in Knoxville.  Frank made plans to meet someone for coffee but forgot what the person looked like. He found the person's photo online. When the other guy arrived, he didn't eat or drink anything.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.  Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  Dave doesn't like Circus Peanuts, which he spied on Frank's candy shelf. Frank defends Circus Peanuts, saying they are like the marbits in Lucky Charms. Frank's grandson Artie bought instant oatmeal, which Frank mixes with hot coffee instead of water. Artie also likes older candies like Circus Peanuts and Necco Wafers.  Frank and his wife had hotdogs for dinner recently but there was very little spicy brown mustard left. Frank tried a new technique to get the last of the mustard out of the container. During dessert, he spilled some custard on the kitchen counter.  Last year, Frank met Ricky the Dragon Steamboat at the Fair Food Throwdown. Frank's television interview with Ricky aired recently on East Tennessee PBS. You can watch the interview online at https://www.pbs.org/video/up-close-with-ricky-the-dragon-steamboat-qiz67j/  Frank recorded an interview with Colleen Cruze of Cruze Farms. She got Frank to drink some buttermilk on the air. When Frank and Jere went to dinner at the Cruze Farm Pizza Barn with their grandchildren, an older gentleman complimented them on saying grace before their meal.  Frank likes that he can still answer a call on his iPhone after it has gone to voicemail. He is irritated by police shows when the phone rings for an unusually long time before they answer. A recent survey claimed that iPhone users are more extroverted than Android users.  Marble City Opera will present a free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Reserve a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-marble-city-opera-tickets-993732870767  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible.  Thanks!

Fr. Roger J. Landry Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Knoxville, Tennessee Nuptial Mass of Kyle McGregor Chipman and Natalie Cape Hermes August 24, 2024 Tob 8:4-8, Ps 34, Rom 12:1-2.9-18, Mt 5:13-16   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/8.24.24_Homily_Kyle_and_Natalie_Chipman_1.mp3   The following text guided the […] The post True Christian Spouses Without Guile, Nuptial Mass of Kyle Chipman and Natalie Hermes, August 24, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. Find season tickets and information at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets  Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  Last year, Frank met Ricky the Dragon Steamboat at the Donut Challenge. Frank's television interview with Ricky will air at 12:00 a.m. on August 28, 2024 on East Tennessee PBS. You can watch the interview online at https://www.pbs.org/video/up-close-with-ricky-the-dragon-steamboat-qiz67j/  Marble City Opera had five performances in June. Frank's grandson Artie watched the dress rehearsal of Il Tabarro and both performances. The audience is left to wonder if Kathryn's character lives or dies at the end. She gave Frank a t-shirt with a list of “opera spoilers.”  Kathryn and her husband James went to the Festival on the Fourth at World's Fair Park and met up with Frank, Jere, Artie, and Dr. Frank Jr. PhD. James noticed a bad odor but was able to find its source. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra began their performance with the “The Star-Spangled Banner” and conductor Aram Demirjian invited the audience to sing along. Several people noticed Kathryn's high note.  Frank and Jere took two of their grandchildren to the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge for a “Wonderful Wednesday” presentation by the Tri-M Music Honor Society at Oak Ridge High School. Jere informed Frank that she had been Tri-M president at her high school.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.  Kathryn is reminded that author Elyse Bruce has inquired about including Marble City Opera in an upcoming Missy Barrett mystery book.  Marble City Opera will present a free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Reserve a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-marble-city-opera-tickets-993732870767  Kathryn, Jere, and Frank attended a recent Cathedral Concert that was the Album Release Performance of “Grit and Glitz” by violinist William Shaub and Friends. Kathryn and Jere bought CDs but neither of them have a CD player. Frank suggests trying to play them in a DVD player.  Frank reminisces about playing records, tapes, and CDs at WAVA, where all the songs were sped up slightly to get the listeners hooked on the faster version.  Frank and Jere took Artie to Mighty Musical Monday at the Tennessee Theatre.  Frank misplaced his prescription sunglasses but eventually found them on top of a book titled Thinking Clearly by John-Mark Miravalle.  A Waffle House waiter named Eric asked Frank to try Waffle House Sauce on his egg sandwich. When Frank liked it, Eric gave Frank extra packets to take home. Unfortunately Frank put the packets in his back pocket.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible.  Thanks!

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus by Dr. John Bergsma. Sacred Heart of Jesus Solemnity First Reading: Hosea 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 3: 8-12, 14-19 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 29ab or First John 4: 10b Gospel: John 19: 31-37 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. John 19:33–34John's Gospel is filled with deep spiritual imagery and symbolism. It is clear that this imagery and symbolism was divinely inspired so as to give us spiritual food for reflection and meditation. One such image is given to us today as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As Jesus and the two criminals on either side of Him hung upon their crosses, the soldiers came to hasten their deaths by breaking their legs to cause them to more quickly suffocate. But when they came to Jesus, He had already died. So one of the soldiers, traditionally known as Longinus, thrust his spear into Jesus' side, and blood and water flowed forth. Some traditions identify Longinus with the centurion who cried out after Jesus' death, “Truly, this was the Son of God!” (See Matthew 27:54.) Other traditions state that he converted at that moment, making him the first convert to Christianity. And still other traditions state that Longinus could not see well, and the blood and water from Jesus' side poured upon his eyes, healing him. Regardless of whether these traditions are true, we know that Jesus' side was pierced and blood and water flowed forth. The symbolism of this act was more than a mere human symbol. It was an instrument of the profound spiritual reality that was taking place at that moment. As Jesus' Sacred Heart was pierced, the blood and water that poured forth was the new sacramental life of the Church. The Blood was the Most Holy Eucharist and the Water was the gift of Baptism. And when Jesus had previously “breathed His last” and “handed over His Spirit,” the Sacrament of Confirmation was bestowed. When we celebrate those Sacraments today, it is easy to see them as mere symbols of what we partake in. But in our Christian Tradition, the Sacraments are so much more. The symbol is also the reality. It is the instrument of what it symbolizes. Therefore, every time we witness a Baptism or partake in the Holy Eucharist, we are mystically present with Longinus, receiving the grace and mercy of our redemption, pouring forth from Jesus' wounded side, so as to heal us and make us whole. The human heart is, physically speaking, a bodily organ responsible for pumping blood throughout. But from a spiritual perspective, given that we are both body and soul, the human heart is also the source of our life. Without it, we physically and spiritually die. So it is with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was not only a physical heart that was physically pierced by the lance long ago. It is now also the source of our ongoing spiritual life, and, without Jesus' Sacred Heart of Mercy, we will die in our sins. Reflect, today, upon the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. See His Heart as the ongoing source of your new life in grace. Understand that His Heart is more than a symbol of His grace and mercy, it is the spiritual source and the font of that mercy. Prayerfully place yourself before His Cross, this day, and allow the blood and water, flowing from His wounded side, to cover you so that you, too, may believe.Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, You poured out upon the world the love and mercy of Your transforming grace through the instrument of the blood and water pouring forth from Your wounded side. Help me to gaze upon this font of mercy and to be covered with it through the gift of the Sacraments. May I always be open to all that You wish to bestow upon me by these precious and transforming instruments of Your love. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured images above: Flickr