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In the quiet of our hearts, we come to you, Our Lady of Sorrows, Mother of the Crucified, Mother of us all. O most Sorrowful Virgin Mary, you stood faithfully beside your Son, Pierced by seven swords of sorrow. You bore suffering with perfect love, And your heart became a mirror of His Passion. We turn to you now, Mother of Sorrows, Asking for the grace to suffer with hope, To love with courage, And to unite our wounds to yours. The Seven Sorrows of Mary: The Prophecy of Simeon – Joy and warning: “A sword will pierce your heart.” The Flight into Egypt – You fled in darkness, carrying the Light of the world. The Loss of the Child Jesus – Three days of searching, your heart aching with absence. Meeting Jesus on the Way to the Cross – You saw Him bloodied, burdened, yet loved without condemnation. Standing at the Foot of the Cross – You received His final breath with silent strength, becoming Mother of the Church. The Crucifixion and Descent – His lifeless body rested in your arms; your tears watered the seed of salvation. The Burial of Christ – Stone sealed the silence, yet you waited in hope, trusting God even in death. O Lady of Sorrows, Teach us to remain with Christ in suffering, To be brave in grief, And to believe in the promise of resurrection. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
We study chapter 65 from the New Testament section of A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonSubscribe to our Substack:https://terencemstanton.substack.comLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 31, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Luke 14:1, 7-14 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have.The Rosary is foremost among them.Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.The Great Rosary Campaign is a yearlong mission for the conversion of cultural leaders. We will announce a weekly call to pray every Sunday for specific fallen-away Catholics and non-Catholics.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign, we will pray for the conversion of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a 24 hour water fast, adjusted for your state in life.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:1. Keeping the Faith2. Moral renovation3. Conversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com
We learn from Saint Alphonsus Liguori's sermon for the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonSubscribe to our Substack:https://terencemstanton.substack.comLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
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We delve into New Testament chapter 64 from A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonSubscribe to our Substack:https://terencemstanton.substack.comLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 29, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings 1 Thes 4:1-8 Mk 6:17-29 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
We're back to chat about the upcoming game vs. the Rice Owls and preview the matchup in the first ever home opener in the newly renovated Our Lady of Lourdes stadium. We'll talk offense, defense, keys to the game, and we have a special guest in studio to talk about what he thinks the Cajuns will do this weekend. Plus, we have a HUGE announcement along with the typical chatter among the boys. This is one episode you do NOT want to miss out on!
We check out chapter 63 from the New Testament section of A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture. We also start day 1 of the novena to the Holy Ghost.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Our Lady of Victory Charities has been planning security changes at OLV School long before this week's shooting. Director of Safety and Security at OLV Charities Mike Sherry tells us what's changing this school year.
On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Mark Seitz, Chair of the Committee on Migration, issued a statement in solidarity with migrants and invited all people of faith to pray for those forced to move from their homes. Read the statement: On Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops' Migration Chairman Reaffirms Church's Solidarity with Immigrants. Pope Francis also celebrated Mass for the occasion on December 12, 2022. Watch the CNS video: Pope: Guadalupe's message of hope. Learn more about the U.S. bishops' Committee on Migration: https://www.usccb.org/committees/migration While praying on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis broke down while speaking of the suffering in Ukraine. Watch the CNS video: Pope weeps for Ukraine. On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for the children of Ukraine. Watch the CNS Video Pope: May Christmas bring hope to Ukrainians.
#175 - When Rodney Carpentier first laced up his police patrol boots to tackle a Catskill mountain, he had no idea he was beginning a transformative six-year odyssey that would shape not only his physical resilience but his creative future. Sharing his remarkable journey from unprepared novice to accomplished hiker who conquered all 35 peaks of the challenging Catskills 3500, Rodney reveals how the mountains became his sanctuary during life's most difficult moments.The trail wasn't just physical for Rodney. Between summits, he navigated profound personal loss, career challenges in law enforcement, and relationship hurdles that tested his resolve. "It was kind of the only thing I looked forward to," he admits, describing how these weekend adventures with his wife provided essential connection and accomplishment during turbulent times. These mountains that once left him breathless and struggling to keep pace gradually became a place of mastery and ultimately, creative inspiration.What makes Rodney's story particularly compelling is how his mountain adventures eventually gave birth to a second chapter as a mystery novelist. Drawing from his intimate knowledge of the Catskills' rugged terrain and his experiences in law enforcement, he crafted "Our Lady of the Overlook," the first in a trilogy of mystery novels set among the same peaks he spent years exploring. The mountains themselves become almost a character in his writing—unpredictable, beautiful, and occasionally dangerous.Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure inspiration, creative motivation, or simply a reminder that our challenges often lead to unexpected gifts, Rodney's journey demonstrates how adventure shapes who we become. As he puts it, "Life should be an adventure... if you're not trying to do something new or different or better, that's what makes life worth doing." Visit rlcarpentierwriter.com to explore Rodney's novels and continue following his Catskills journey.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.
In this episode of Fatima Today, hosts Barb Ernster and Katie Moran reflect on the incredible power of intercessory prayer, drawing from the lives of St. Monica and St. Rita. Their perseverance and patience remind us never to give up praying for the conversion of loved ones, as God rewards faithful hearts in ways beyond imagination—just as Monica's prayers led to the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, who became one of the great doctors of the Church. We also invite you to join us for our Pilgrimage to Fatima this December—a grace-filled journey to deepen your devotion and experience the heart of the Fatima message. Don't miss this opportunity to walk where Our Lady appeared and to strengthen your faith in a profound way. And stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll highlight the lives of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Bl. Carlo Acutis, and the exciting path toward their canonization.
We look into chapter 62 from the New Testament section of A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and Subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Cathryn Gardner from Our Lady of the Rosary joins Morning Light today for our Sacred Music segment, talking about the contrasting religious music in film & TV, with liturgical music we sing at Mass. Here are the music selections in their entirety: The Prayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8DGuvab_Lc&list=RDW8DGuvab_Lc&start_radio=1 God Help the Outcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEEpavnk7Uw&list=RDMEEpavnk7Uw&start_radio=1 Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Casting Crowns) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY6VAy9y_iQ&list=RDBY6VAy9y_iQ&start_radio=1 Godspell - Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIs1MHdFQY&list=RDwSIs1MHdFQY&start_radio=1
Fr. Josémaría M. Barbin, F.I., is the U.S. Vocations Director for the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and author of Beloved Disciple: Living Out Your Marian Consecration Daily. Based at the friary in Griswold, Connecticut, he guides men discerning religious life while promoting deeper devotion to Our Lady. He also contributes to Missio Immaculatae magazine, writing on Marian spirituality and even the Marian themes in J.R.R. Tolkien's work.
Full Title Name: SSPX and Vatican Jubilee. Leo, Francis, John Paul - "bishops of Rome"? When in the Mass is Christ's Sacrifice offered to God the Father? Why St Matthias not listed with Apostles in Mass? Is planned obsolescence wrong? Chinese robots with "artificial wombs"? Fr Robinson and SSPX conditional ordinations: an opening response. Our Lady of Fatima book. https://whatcatholicsbelieve.etsy.com This episode was recorded on 08/26/2025. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: @WCBHighlights @WCBHolyMassLivestream May God bless you all!
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 27, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:27-32 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 27, the Catholic Church commemorates the feast day of St. Monica (333-387). Through prayer and tears, she gave the great Augustine to the Church of God and earned for herself a place of honor in the Communion of Saints. We also celebrate today the Feast of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Franciscan Crown Rosary, as well as the Feast of Our Lady of Health of the Sick.Born in Tagaste, North Africa, Monica was given in marriage to a pagan named Patricius, a man of loose morals. She was the mother of three children, Navigius, Perpetua, who later became a nun, and Augustine, her problem child. When Augustine was nineteen years old, his father Patricius died; by patience and prayer, Monica had obtained the conversion of her husband. After her husband's death, Monica devoted herself to good works and praying for Augustine, “Lively in hope” and “assiduous in weeping.” Monica's tears and prayers for her son were incessant. She followed him to Milan, where Augustine went to teach, and there continued to storm heaven with her prayers for her son. Finally, she had the joy of witnessing St. Ambrose baptize Augustine in 387, at the age of thirty-two. She died in Ostia, as she and her son discoursed about the joys of the blessed.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 York• August 27, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
The Queenship of Mary: Mary's Role in Our Salvation and Peace Today's Homily celebrates the octave of the Feast of the Assumption and . . . . . . the 50th anniversary of the Shrine, reflecting on Mary as Queen of Heaven, Earth, Peace, and All Hearts. Her queenship is not merely an honorific but a real authority rooted in her “yes” to God at the Annunciation, when she freely accepted to bear Christ, changing the universe forever. Her dignity, beauty, and authority exist not for herself but for our salvation, showing her humility as the “handmaid of the Lord.” Mary's queenship continues in her intercession, especially as Queen of Peace, and Queen of All Hearts, bringing grace to human hearts scarred by violence. The faithful are encouraged to entrust themselves to her through acts of consecration, imitating her faith and service so that Christ may be more fully received in their lives and in the world. At the end of the Homily members who have been preparing for the Act of Total Consecration were invited to the altar for a special prayer. Hear more within this Meditation Media. The Queenship of Mary: Mary's Role in Our Salvation and Peace ------------------------------------------------------ Statue of Our Lady at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island The statue was recently restored and originally came from South America to the Shrine about ten years ago. The statue is approximately a hundred years old. ------------------------------------------------------ Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40 First Reading: Ruth 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22
8/27/25 - What connects the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima (1917) in Portugal and Our Lady of Akita (1973) in Japan, and why are these messages so urgent for the times we live in? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Marian warnings given to the world, exploring their striking similarities and what they reveal about prayer, penance, and the future of humanity. At Fatima, Our Lady called for conversion, the daily Rosary, and reparation for sin, promising peace if her requests were obeyed, and great suffering if they were not. Decades later in Akita, she repeated this urgent appeal, warning of coming trials, attacks on the Church from within, and the need for repentance. These prophetic messages are not relics of the past; they are unfolding before our eyes. Join us as we explore the profound connection between Fatima and Akita, the meaning of Our Lady's warnings for today, and how Catholics can respond with hope, faith, and courage.
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We enjoy chapter 61 from the New Testament section of A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
A number of patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda are being informed that tests regarding pre-cancerous cells have been incorrectly graded. Martin Wall of The Irish Times joined Ciara with the story.
Some patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda have had their pre-cancerous cells miscategorised, and they're now being told whether their status is more or less dangerous than previously thought. All while the Health Minister has criticised construction company BAM over the long-delayed National Children's Hospital.Joining Kieran to discuss it all is Co-Founder and Director of the Irish Patients Association, Stephen McMahon, and Health Correspondent for the Irish Examiner, Niamh Griffin.
Listen to this wonderfully encouraging message from the Queen of Peace at Medjugorje in her August 25, 2025 message, and an insightful theological commentary by Dr. Mark Miravalle.
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 26, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 23:23-26 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
Friends of the Rosary,We celebrate today the feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa, also known as the Black Madonna.The icon enshrined in Jasna Góra (Bright Hill) Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland, was painted by Luke the Evangelist on a cypress wood panel from a table used by the Holy Family in Nazareth.This Byzantine icon was discovered by St. Helen, the mother of Emperor Constantine and enshrined in the imperial city of Constantinople, where it remained for the next 500 years. The image was then brought to Poland in the 14th century.The image of Our Lady of Częstochowa is associated with several miraculous events.After the liberation of Poland from Nazi occupation, 1.5 million people gathered at Jasna Góra in 1945 to rededicate the nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.Our Lady's intercession is credited with the liberation of Poland from Communist rule.Pope John Paul II visited the image of Our Lady of Częstochowa four times during his pontificate.The holy painting enshrined at Częstochowa has been a lighthouse of hope during centuries of hardship and defeat. Today, the Shrine of Our Lady of Częstochowa attracts millions of people who love and honor Our Lady's intercession.It is known as the “Black Madonna” because of the soot residue that discolors the painting, a result of centuries of votive lights and candles burning in front of it.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 York• August 26, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Released 2023.12.15 Pope Francis celebrated Mass this week for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Vatican. Watch the video from CMS Rome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPGyQFJCivE&t=1s Read the CNS Rome story: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/message-guadalupe-based-simplicity-not-ideology-pope-says
Released 2023.12.07 The Church continues to celebrate the season Advent, leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Learn about the season of Advent, download the USCCB's daily Advent calendar, bless your Christmas manger or nativity scene, and pray with the “O Antiphons” of Advent. (https://www.usccb.org/prayers/o-antiphons-advent) Participating remotely in the inauguration of a Faith Pavilion at the COP28 conference in Dubai, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of present choices for the future of humanity. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDr2lrtnSV8 Read the statement from Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace: COP 28: U.S. Bishops Call for International Climate Policies that Promote Justice. https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/cop-28-us-bishops-call-international-climate-policies-promote-justice
A Friend of Medjugorje speaks on the remarkable August 25, 2025, message of Our Lady, in which he identifies twelve things Our Lady says in the message.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Heard, a young man preparing to enter the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Massachusetts. Isaac shares his powerful faith journey, the call he experienced to the priesthood, and what ultimately led him to choose the Marian Fathers—a religious order deeply devoted to spreading the Divine Mercy message and devotion to Mary Immaculate.We dive into the difference between diocesan priests and religious order priests, exploring the unique charisms and mission of each vocation. Isaac opens up about why he felt drawn to the Marian Fathers, their mission of evangelization, and their deep devotion to Our Lady.But before Isaac can begin his formation, he needs your help. Because of his financial obligations, Isaac must fundraise in order to enter seminary. If you feel called to support his journey to the priesthood, please prayerfully consider donating to help him take this next step toward serving the Church as a Marian Father. And if you can't support financially, please keep him in your prayers!
August 26th, 2025: Our Lady of Czestochowa & the Rosary; Ss Zephyrinus & Genesius - Different Kinds of Martyrdom; Bl Timothy of Montecchio; The Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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We check out chapter 60 from the New Testament section of A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Cooking With Scripture is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Chef Lou Aaron - owner of the Westside Drive-In and a Deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in S.E. Boise. Today, FISH is on the menu and Chef shares the story of his most recent homily.
Evidence has emerged that could change our understanding of the 9/11 terrorist attacks more than two decades ago. A 60 Minutes investigation has found that crucial information, initially turned over to the FBI shortly after the attacks, was never shared with the bureau's own field agents or senior intelligence officials. Correspondent Cecilia Vega reports on this evidence, which has come to light amid a lawsuit against the Saudi government filed by families of the nearly 3,000 victims and includes a video of a Saudi national filming the U.S. Capitol, thought to be al-Qaeda's fourth target. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi travels to Costa Mesa, Calif., to meet with Palmer Luckey, the 32-year-old tech billionaire who founded Anduril, a defense products company that makes autonomous weapons, some already in use by the U.S. military and in the war in Ukraine. Alfonsi explores the artificial intelligence that powers Anduril's systems and reports on some of the company's most advanced weapons, including a submarine that operates without sailors. While several international groups refer to lethal autonomous weapons as “killer robots,” Luckey says that these innovations represent the future of warfare. Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a Marian shrine in Southern France and the site of 72 medical miracles recognized by the Catholic Church. 60 Minutes goes inside the Lourdes Office of Medical Observations, where world-renowned doctors and researchers conduct decade-long investigations into the dozens of claims of miraculous cures made every year. They determine which cases can be medically explained and which cannot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 25, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10 Matthew 23:13-22 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
There are three moments in Our Lady's life that are integral to her privileged role in assisting us in our salvation: The Immaculate Conception; the Annunciation; and the Crucifixion. All of them show in a unique way how God set Mary apart from her very existence up through the death of her Divine Son in a manner not granted to any other mortal. God the Father prepared for heaven to come down to earth through the person of Mary while also offering us the unique grace of her intercession before her Son for our salvation.
We delve into chapter 59 from the New Testament section of A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 24, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Is 66:18-21 Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Lk 13:22-30 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have.The Rosary is foremost among them.Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.The Great Rosary Campaign is a yearlong mission for the conversion of cultural leaders. We will announce a weekly call to pray every Sunday for specific fallen-away Catholics and non-Catholics.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign, we will pray for the conversion of former President Bill and his wife, former Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a 24 hour water fast, adjusted for your state in life.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:1. Keeping the Faith2. Moral renovation3. Conversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com
We study Saint Alphonsus Liguori's sermon for the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 23, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 Mt 23:1-12 Mt 22:34-40 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
His new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today" is out August 22. You can get your copy here.Pray Like a Champion Today takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football—where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: “Our Lady, Queen of Victory!” The thunderous response—“Pray for us!”—echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game.Now, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclusive look at the faith-filled moments that make Notre Dame football truly special. With vivid storytelling, full-color photos, and links to highlight videos, he shares behind-the-scenes experiences that have deepened his faith—and offers inspiration for you to grow as a Christian too.
Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. served as Rector of the Shrine Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lacrosse, Wisconsin from 2016 to 2021. He was ordained in May of 2000. In Today's Show: When would the quality of penance be excessive or lax? What would be useful advice for knowing what penance(s) are apt for someone? What is your take on Catholic AI as a ministerial tool? Should we start a modern crusade by converting AI to Catholicism so that it will then be compelled to convert the whole world? What does this say about the training and prayer lives of most priests if AI does a better job at answering questions about the spiritual life? Our Lady of Fatima told the children that souls would go to Hell for sins of the flesh. Can you please elaborate on that? I'm looking for a recommendation for a good book on the Holy Spirit. Can you help? Why can't any Pope successfully consecrate Russia the way Our Lady requested? If someone is murdered on holy ground and is not a practicing Catholic but overall a good person, do they receive a special grace sparing them from eternal damnation? There seems to be tension between the ascetic demands of traditional Catholicism and the emphasis on emotional well-being in modern psychology. How can we avoid both stoicism and self-indulgence, and where do spiritual direction and therapy intersect responsibly? Do I really have to deny myself of everything in the world just to follow God? I've been reading the works of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. Is it still possible, or even appropriate, for laypeople to aspire to the mystical path in a world so noisy, fast, and disordered? How can we safeguard against deception in this pursuit? I'm a newer convert and I really want to read the Bible more, but it's a bit overwhelming. Where should a Catholic beginner start, and are there any books I should avoid reading out of context? How can a traditional Catholic single person navigate dating when most people, even Catholics, don't seem to share these values? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 22, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 Mt 22:34-40 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 21, is the Memorial Day of Pope Pius X, an intrepid defender of the purity of the Christian doctrine, and also the anniversary of Our Lady of Knock.The Holy Virgin appeared on August 21, 1879, with St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist, a Lamb and cross on an altar in a parish church of the village of Knock, in County Mayo, in Ireland.Fifteen people witnessed the Blessed Virgin Mary standing in the middle, clothed in white garments, wearing a brilliant crown, with a golden rose over her forehead (A golden rose is often the symbol of this Marian apparition).Her hands were raised as if in prayer. All knew that it was Mary, the Mother of Jesus and Queen of Angels and Saints.On the right of Our Lady stood St. Joseph, his head inclined toward her. On her left stood St. John the Evangelist, dressed as a bishop.To the left of St. John stood an altar that had a lamb and a cross surrounded by angels.The vision lasted about two hours. People who were not at the apparition site reported that they saw a bright light illuminating the area around the church.Many of the sick were healed upon visiting the church at Knock.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!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 21, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary God had no backup plan after Mary. The Assumption of Mary is the reality that Our Lady was taken up entirely into Heaven. This is, in some ways, the fulfillment of her entire life. Since she belonged totally to God, she was brought totally to God. Mass Readings from August 15, 2025:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56