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Technology is amazing; it lets us do everything from our jobs to ordering food without ever leaving our home. That's great, right? Well, actually, it turns out that some new data shows that loneliness and depression are at record levels, particularly among the younger generations, and most particularly in men. Our parishes were supposed to be a place where we gather to connect, support, and reach each other. Instead, too many people pull a Judas - receive the sacrament and run away. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Terry Poplava discuss this survey data and some practical ideas about what we all can do to help make a difference. We need human connection; the data is overwhelming. We need to reclaim our parishes not only as a place of one hour of worship, but also as a place of connection and community. To learn more about what Terry's organization is doing to help, check out his website at https://www.acstechnologies.com/acst-catholic/.  You can also download a free document with ways to make a parish more welcoming. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Fr. Anthony Amadi joins Morning Light today - he is the Pastor of our Parish of the Week - Saints Peter & Paul in Grangeville! Tune in and hear what makes this parish and school on the Camas Prairie so special.

Today is June 29, 2025, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Our celebrants were Fr. Christopher Tiano and Deacon Ronald Gurr. Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

Delivered by Samue Ivan Gunarsa from the Parish of Mary of All Nations in the Diocese of Bogor, Indonesia. Genesis 19: 15-29; Rs psalm 26: 2-3.9-10.11-12; Matthew 8: 23-27.STORM The title for our meditation today is:Storm. A person who is very distress, a family that is facing economicproblems, a Church hit by disputes between factions of faithful, and a countrythat is massively destroyed by corruption; these are all examples of stormsthat hit our human life. All people are affected by the damage of theirphysicall, mental and spiritual lives, just like natural disaster that destroysthe life of a particular neighbourhood. Various kinds of storms that threatenhuman life and their environment are known as the natural forces that do notprovide comfort and serenity, but trouble and destruction of life. When natureis calm and beautiful, we are certainly very fascinated to enjoy it. Naturetruly offers a kind of nourishment to our souls, so that we become peaceful andjoyful. But when nature rebels, for example hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes,human life instead perils. In the scriptures we can find so manynatural phenomena. In our lives, especially in the Indonesian lands, naturaldisasters have become the story of the entire population of the archipelago.Often people interpret every disaster as a form of punishment given by nature.The punishment is actually a consequence of human behavior which damages natureand does not care for the nature. This understanding can be further deepening.God allows the disasters or storms to happen to strike human life, so thathumans become aware of their sinfulness then return to God. The question we canwould be: by allowing that, is God far away and watching us suffer? Is itpermissible for humans to be tortured while God does nothing to protectcreation that He loves so much? Of course the answer is no. Godremains in the hearts of every human being. He is in the homes of families, inplaces where men work, and in all matters of this world. He lives there and isoften silent. We may be too busy with all things of the world, that is why wedo not remember and realize the presence of God in our midst. He seems to besleeping soundly in the midst of all the busy life of this world. But thestorm, even though as big as we cannot imagine, is impossible to eliminate thislife, because God is there, He is truly with us. We should always remember, realize andcall on Him when the storm comes and threatens us. With Him, even if the stormis real and very harmful, we are certainly able to face it. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O Lord, bless us that we are able to survive and face all kinds ofstorms in life. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of the Father ...

Jonah Runs from God and is caught up in a great storm at sea.

Delivered by Evelyn from the Parish of the Holy Spirit in the Archdiocese of Singapore. Genesis 18: 16-33; Rs psalm 103: 1-2.3-4.8-9.10-11; Matthew 8: 18-22.HE WHO INVITES Our meditation today is entitled: HeWho Invites. When you are invited to a place that is very beautiful panoramawith its natural charm, of course, a much pleasure arises in you. When peopleinvite you to eat your favorite food, of course you feel like having anextraordinary moment in life. When you are invited to take part in a veryimportant event from someone who is highly respected, you certainly feel veryhonored. A friend shared that every time beforeattending Holy Mass or certain prayer service, he always experiences aspiritual invitation from God. He feels the movement of his heart and minddirecting him, saying that the opportunity to pray must be taken seriously.With this invitation, he prepares himself as best as possible and invitesfamily members or friends to make use of their opportunities to pray. The invitation from a brother orfriend is a form of attention that pays the way to take part in his or her life.The person who invites you makes sure that he wants you to see and experiencewhat he lives and has. When he has a good car, then you are invited to takepart in the ride, how that experience becomes very special. When you areinvited to come to his new and beautiful home, you certainly feel very specialand wonderful. God always invites us. His invitationis not playful, but very fundamental for our lives. He invites us not only forin this world's purpose, but it is very important for our glory in heaven.Today, the word of God states that the Lord Jesus invites us to the greatestrelationship with Himself, namely our personal relationships with Him. In thisrelationship, there are love, friendship, trust and commitment to Him, whichmake our experience so profound and meaningful. To signify that the relationship istruly strong and constantly renewed is if we always give our "Yes"answers to Him. Maybe we often experience for ourselves how we undertake andpractice His invitation regarding positive and beneficial things. We actuallyshow it with our expressions of gratitude and joy. But it can be a challenge if we haveto answer "Yes" to God's invitation to us in relation to difficulty,obstacle, suffering or enemy's threat. Often our human nature tends to ask usto avoid it. We are encouraged to answer "no". But precisely here ourfaith and call are tested. God wants us to also answer "Yes" to suchinvitations. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O most loving Jesus, may we be strong and joyful with our callings.Hail Mary full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

We do not know, we never know, what the future will bring. What we do know is that God's love is real and that as Christians we are sent into the world to proclaim that good news.About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year's experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Delivered by Lukitananda Putra, Svara Nirmala, and Stella Wijaya from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 12: 1-11; Rs psalm 34: 2-3.4-5.6-7.8-9; 2 Tomothy 4: 6-8.17-18; Matthew 16: 13-19.THEY ARE BOTH SPECIAL Our meditation today is entitled: TheyAre Both Special. The proof of the apostles Peter and Paul's faith in Christthat is in our hands is the New Testament of the holy Scripture. Each of themhas a very unique story that continues to inspire us. They inherit to us thewritings we know through their letters. This is the fact of narration, words,and stories. Other evidences about them can bereferred to the facts of the stages, locations, or places they were everencountered. Now the Church makes use of these evidences as holy places andmeans of devotion for Christians. At present, the truth is that the stage thattestifies to the world about these two apostles is the city of Rome in Italy.They were actually Jewish people in the Palestine. But at present there arehardly any traces of relics from both Saints Peter and Paul found on thePalestinian lands. When people made a pilgrimage toJerusalem and the area of ​​the Sea of ​​Galilee and its surroundings, thestage evidences of these two apostles are very limited. Only the city of Jesusin Capernaum can provide some solid facts, for example there are ruins inPeter's in-laws. But when people visit Rome in Italy they will get many stagefacts about these two great apostles. Among these many facts, what the visitorslike most are their tombs. Each of the tomb now stands on St. Peter's Basilicaand St. Paul's Basilica. Acts of the Apostoles tell a littledrama of their journey to Rome to face the trials ruled by the Roman authority.Historical records of the Christian Church provide other details about theprocess of severe punishment of Peter and Paul in Rome. Time and history thenprove that the stage of the city of Rome give the highest witnesses of JesusChrist, namely through the martyrdom of Peter and Paul. Their shedding of bloodis fruitful in the growing of the Christian faith that is increasinglyworldwide. At present, Rome and especially the Vatican are the central stage ofthe Catholic Church, especifically because of the apostles Peter and Paul whohad opened the way to it. In Jerusalem and Judea, the initialstages of the call of Peter and Paul were proved true, in Rome they both showedthat the choice of following Jesus Christ must be radical, in the scripturesthey continue to teach the truth about Jesus Christ, and in heaven they areboth our proud models, praiseworthy saints. In this solemnity of Peter and Paulwe should be grateful for our universal and apostolic Church. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O Lord, may Your blessings make us fully devoted to Your Church likethe apostles Peter and Paul. Hail Mary full of grace ... In the name of theFather ...

Duncan Castles joins Ronan Murphy for a Transfers Podcast special.+ Jackson option as Arsenal seek best deal+ No agreement on £70m Mbeumo for Man Utd+ Barcola seeks improved terms+ Why Brentford chose Andrews+ Newcastle bid again for Elanga, Trafford+ Man Utd's Carreras error+ Frank's Tottenham+ Donnarumma considers future+ Parish genius+ Valverde & VillainAudience Survey http://bit.ly/thetransferspodcast-surveyThe Transfers Podcast, powered by FootballTransfers.comJoin Duncan Castles and insiders from across the game for exclusive newsand in-depth analysis of football's biggest stories.WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VadK7lI3LdQV9V3QhY47https://x.com/DuncanCastleshttps://bsky.app/profile/duncancastles.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeanne Feeley, Lay Worship Leader Worship service given June 22, 2025 Prayer by Lillian Povey, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 I believe a Spiritual Baptism is an inner transformation where one's heart fully opens to the divine presence a Gracious Love. Not so much about a ritual, but an alignment with a higher truth. Allowing us to deepen our compassion and connection to others and to Spirit. During the summer our Zoom-only worship is led each week by a member of our congregation. Jeanne Feeley was born in Northern New Jersey and raised Roman Catholic. She lives in West Medford and has 2 daughters, 23 and 24 years old. She has been a registered nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital for 35 years. Previously a member of the Medford Unitarian Universalist Church for about 20 years, Jeanne has been at First Parish for 3 years. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For June, July, and August 2025, The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) will share half of the plate. For nearly 50 years, BAGLY has been a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community in Massachusetts. After serving over 200,000+ youth since 1980, BAGLY is recognized nationally for its pioneering role in creating, sustaining, and advocating for social support, leadership development, and health promotion programs for LGBTQ+ youth. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Christians in India's Madhya Pradesh state have called for action against right-wing Hindu activists who assaulted and paraded four socially marginalized Dalit Christians naked through a village. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Delivered by Joanna from the Parish of Saint Gabriel in the Diocese of Bandung, Indonesia. Isaiah 61: 9-11; Rs psalm 1 Sam 2: 1.4-5.6-7.8abcd; Luke 2: 41-51.ANANXIOUS HEART Thetitle for our meditation today is: An Anxious Heart. There was a girl of 5thgrade student of elementary school named Maria, playing Q and A (question andanswer) with her mother. She said: "Mom, answer this question. What is thedifference between Papa's heart and Mama's heart?" His mother tried tothink for a moment. Then she replied: "Papa's heart is a man's heart.Mama's heart is a woman's heart." Maria replied: "No. It's not theanswer." Her mother then continued: "Then what is the answer?""The answer is," said Maria, "Mama's heart is anxious, whilePapa's heart is indifferent." This child, of course, spoke according toher own experience with her parents. Therelationship of the heart between a mother and her child is the strongestrelationship between two human persons, more than any other kind ofrelationship that has ever existed in the world. Therefore, if a mother feelsanxious about her loved ones, surely this anxiety is an expression of a verydeep emotion in her heart. A mother's anxiety is not just a feeling ofdifficulty, uneasy or discomfort. More than that, mother becomes very sick,lost and paralyzed because half of her heart was broken into pieces. Thestory in the Gospel of Luke about the teenager Jesus who disappeared from thecare of his parents makes us understand that the worried heart came from themouth of the Virgin Mary. Like all mothers, Our Lady shows how much it hurtswhen part of her heart, or half of her life, which is her own Son missing. Amother's anxiety is like all major disasters, so the sky can open and heavenalso responds. Jesus had to answer the mother's anxiety so that she could calmdown, that He was really in His Father's house. Todaywe celebrate the most sacred Heart of Our Lady which helps us to understandthat the purity of her heart has the same role as the heart of the Lord JesusChrist. Both hearts give us solutions or answers to our problems in this world.Our Lady's anxious heart keeps her eyes open to see and point out any problemsor difficulties that each of us faces. Her anxious heart moves her to walk asfar as the ends of the earth and to reach all nations so as to bring thechildren of men to believe in God. Ifwe ourselves or the people we know and care about at this time have alreadydrifted away from the way of the Lord Jesus Christ; if the relationship betweenfriends or relatives has not improved; if there is still anger, hatred,resentment and envy towards our neighbours, let us realize that Our Lady is soworried about all this. She is working to fix all of this. Let'spray. In the name of the Father... O Father in heaven, may Your Spirit and theVirgin Mary always guide us and strengthen our commitment to walk in the pathof the Lord Jesus Christ. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the HolySpirit ... In the name of the Father...

On this month's episode, Producer and Editor Bryce Holland fills in for Tiffany and welcomes Jason Olsen, Norman Parks & Rec Director, and Rick Parish, Westwood Golf Course PGA Professional, to talk about the Westwood Master Plan and more exciting things coming to Norman's parks in the future! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Delivered by Clifford from the Parish of Saint Vincentius a Paulo in the Diocese of Malang, Indonesia. Ezekiel 34: 11-16; Rs psalm 23: 1-3a.3b-4.5-6; Romans 5: 5b-11; Luke 15: 3-7.A RUNNING HEART The title for our meditation today is:A Running Heart. In this meditation we want to interpret the sacred heart ofthe Lord Jesus Christ as an expression of love from God's great mercy that isendless and lasting. The love of the almighty God is revealed in His actionsthat come out of Himself, His place, and the throne of His glory to reach Hisbeloved children. God's mercy is manifested to the worldsince human beings fell into sin and lived under the power of sin. God wants tosave humanity from this evil power so that it does not perish forever. In thisprocess of redemption that lasted for so long, finally came the Messiah, JesusChrist, God's own Son. The incarnation is the event of God who has come out ofHis eternal dwelling, became human and lived with people in the world. Thishuman person Jesus Christ carried out His task with the main purpose of redeemingand saving the world and all its contents from the powers of sin and death. In all of His actions in the world, asnarrated in the Gospels, the Lord Jesus had a preference to save the needyones. Here we can understand the true meaning of the heart of Jesus Christ. Hisheart always moves in all directions to meet, reach, and touch souls who aresick, oppressed, hopeless, tormented and lost. In our readings today, we meetthe person of God who is depicted with a running heart. Why? Because we as His sheeps tend to runand stay away from home, family, community, Church and God Himself. Oftenpeople run because they realize they are not worthy of their own mistakes, thenthey feel ashamed or unworthy. There are others who move away and keep goingfar because they are not accepted by others in their families, communities andthe Church. Others ran away and farther away because they felt they had noplace among many who were more dominant in their groups and cultures. There arestill many other motivations why members of God's people go and stay away fromthe community of believers. The heart of the Lord Jesus filledwith love and mercy goes, runs and catches them all. There are some or many whosurrender in God's hands and they are brought home to the Lord, namely in ourChurch. Many of us experience this when we regreted  our mistakes and sins, then received thesacrament of reconciliation. Returning to the house is the most beautifulexperience for people who are drawn by the most sacred heart of Jesus. Butthere are people who are at this moment keep running and are being followed bythe heart of the Lord Jesus. Realize that at the right time God will catch andbring them home. Let's pray… In the name of theFather ... God Almighty, may the sacred heart of Jesus always unite us all inour situation of divisions and scattered as your holy people. Our Father whoart in heaven ... In the name of the Father ...

Lida Junghans, Lay Worship Leader Worship service given June 15, 2025 Prayer by Lida Junghans, Lay Worship Leader https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 In my post-marriage I've been living my unmarried identity and pondering what I've gained and lost along the way. In this sermon I reflect on my experience in and out of coupledom and the dynamic relationship between Self and Other, Self and Social Structures. During the summer our Zoom-only worship is led each week by a member of our congregation. Lida Junghans began coming to Sunday services at First Parish in 2001, seeking a framework for her then four year old daughter to explore life's BIG questions. At First Parish she discovered a beloved community where she felt an intimacy and sense of belonging that has sustained her through passages when she was missing such nourishing connections in her personal life.  Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For June 2025, The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) will share half of the plate. For nearly 50 years, BAGLY has been a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community in Massachusetts. After serving over 200,000+ youth since 1980, BAGLY is recognized nationally for its pioneering role in creating, sustaining, and advocating for social support, leadership development, and health promotion programs for LGBTQ+ youth. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

Delivered by Elyanne from the Parish of Saint James in the Diocese of Surabaya, Indonesia. Genesis 16: 1-12.15-16; Rs psalm 106: 1-2.3-4a.4b-5; Matthew 7: 21-29.TEACHING WITH ACTIONS Our meditation today is entitled:Teaching with Actions. The father of faith who is depicted so famous in thescriptures, Abraham, was asked by God proof of the firmness of his faith. ThenAbraham showed it by sacrificing his own son Isaac. Another story in the oldtestament which also illustrates the power of faith is the fight of the prophetElijah against hundreds of evil powers namely Baal. Elijah showed it in a a celebrationof his faith as he offered sacrifice of burnt offerings. In the new testament, the beginning ofthe Gospel of Luke describes the profile of the Virgin Mary, which in all herstories really shows that she acted and perfomed her faith according to will ofGod. The apostle Peter who was caught in confusion and error, misleading inthought and words, was rebuked strongly by Jesus because his fragile faith. Inthe end after Jesus ascended to heaven, he abandoned all failures andobscurities then dedicated all his life only to Jesus Christ and the growth ofthe Church. We give all these descriptions tounderline the words that Jesus tells us today, namely the spiritual building -the individuals of every follower of Christ - must be strong and firm built on thefoundation that is also strong and firm. Jesus Christ desires that His everyfollower, as expressed extensively in the scriptures, is the one who hears theword of God, understands it, and finally can carry it out in the real action oflife. Indeed, our own growth of faith can bestrong and last forever because it can bear fruit, namely in all actions andinvolvements. In a real life context, someone who is full of work experiences,will be needed in the company and the world of works, when compared to thosewho have just graduated from study. Someone who has a lot of experience inmanaging government, will be the teacher who will teach those who are new togovernment activities. So the principle that has beencommonly followed, when a performance determines how someone is trusted, morethan a document that contains description of the concept and its analysis. Theteaching given to children, students or beginners needs to be implemented in aprocess of showing ways to do and giving examples, rather than lecturing andinstructing that are full with words and writings. Therefore Jesus in His Wordtoday confirms that our lives will be very useful, successful and last forever,because we can carry out His Word and practice His commandments. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O God almighty, bless our life and work, especially today, so thatthrough words and actions we may present you in this world. Glory to the Fatherand to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Come shed your skin with The Girls! This week Vanessa is presenting “Guarded By The Snake” by Layla Fae! As part of the Monster Security Agency series, this book follows Kim, who must hire protection to keep her safe after she steals a special golden statue. That's when Asan walks in…well, slithers in. Asan is a snake man (man on top and BIG snake on bottom) and he's been hired to protect Kim. Don't worry, there are lot of educational serpent biology lessons in this episode! It's supposed to be just business between them, but it's never just business is it? Come to the club and get coiled because this episode is a fun one! Come support The Girls for our very first LIVE episode! Limited space, save your spot below!

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What if our parish wasn't just a place we come to—but a place we're sent from? That's the vision: parishes as missionary outposts, where we're formed, equipped, and fired up to bring Jesus to the world around us. Imagine a community where people are on fire with God's love, confident in their faith, and ready to share it. A place where the fruit isn't just attendance numbers, but transformed lives—families healed, hearts stirred, and the Gospel reaching places it's never gone. That's the kind of fruit we're after. Let's talk about how to get there. [00:23] Coaches Corner: Begin with the End in Mind [00:41] Parenting Wisdom: Raising Adults, Not Children [02:52] Building a Vision for Your Parish [02:58] Pope Francis' Vision for Parishes [08:26] Applying the Vision to Youth Ministry [09:05] Reflecting on Your Ministry Goals [09:45] Closing Thoughts and Prayer For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Delivered by Ariel from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Genesis 15: 1-12.17-18; Rs psalm 105: 1-2.3-4.6-7.8-9; Matthew 7: 15-20.FRUITS AS EVIDENCES Our meditation today is entitled:Fruits as Evidences. At the dining table of a community of priests, in additionto normal lunch dishes as usual, there were also several types of fruit served.The fruits were picked from the garden by one of the employees. One of thepriests who was the eldest seemed so cheerful because he would enjoy hisfavorite fruits. He has more than 10 years not been involved in his favoritework, which was gardening, because he was by now old and his health hasdeclined. That elderly priest said the followingstory: "These bananas were imported from Bandung (West Jawa), one of thebest and planted about 8 years ago. These pineapple seeds came from Lampung(South Sumatera), a brother brought here when returning from holidays. Thismango I myself brought the seeds from Bangkok (Thailand)." He was soexcited to tell all those present about his perseverance in planting theseseeds and many other plants. He also diligently cared for them. And in propertime the trees provide fruits to be consumed by many people. From the illustrations of the treeswhich then produce the best fruits, we can draw a straight line to understandhow our mental and spiritual growth are like. Just imagine, the process ofpreparation for a big celebration in an organization that involves you. Theconcept and vision-mission of the activity is the subject of all affairs. Theconcept is then actualized to planning process by taking into account all thesupporting elements, the synergy of each element, and the ability to implementit. From a good, open, and measurable process, we believe that the results willbe as expected or even more than expected. Each of our mental and spiritualgrowth also give priority to the process so that we can achieve the results wehope for. Let's imagine this. Family or community is the main tree in our livesin the world. Every form of education or formation that occurs step by step,year after year, and from experience of errors or failures to truth andsuccess, this process is good and convincing. This process of course wants toarrive at the achievement of results, namely children or the new generation upto certain level of growth as expected by family, community, Church and nation. The Lord Jesus gives us good newstoday that says like this: the falsehood in life is brought by false prophets,whose purpose is to eliminate the process, or destroy the process. The resultwill surely be a life filled with falsehood and can ruin people's life. Abrahamis an example for us, because he only comes from God, and not from other falsegods. For us, our process and goal is Christ. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O Lord, consecrate us always in Your Spirit so that we will grow infaithfulness and in sanctification to be the lights to this world. Hail Maryfull of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Vici from the Parish of Saint John the Baptist in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Isaiah 49: 1-6; Rs psalm 139: 1-3.13-14ab.14c-15; Acts of the Apostles 13: 22-26; Luke 1: 57-66.80.BECAUSE OF JESUS The title for our meditation today is:Because of Jesus. The plan to welcome the coming of Jesus Christ to the worldbegan from the moment the first human beings fell into sin. In relation withthis plan, the word of God today proclaimed in the book of Isaiah, says thatthere is a prophet whose birth was specially designed by God and has thespecial task of preparing the world for welcoming Jesus Christ. This can happenonly because of Jesus. Saint Luke in the Acts of the Apostlesand in the Gospel of Luke we have just heard, reveals that the prophet we allalready know is John the Baptist. His birth is very special as told in theGospel. Likewise when we celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary on September 8,or the birth anniversary of each of us, the celebration is special for eachindividual celebrant, all because it is associated with Jesus Christ. If it isnot Jesus as our reason to celebrate life, there is no meaning of a birthdaycelebration that is filled with gratitude, spiritual motivation and hope. John the Baptist was so happy forJesus was his cousin, or better, Jesus was very special to John. They were notjust related as brothers, but above all in them, God set up plan for thesalvation of mankind. The beginning of their relationship is the news from theangel Gabriel to Zacharia, John's father, about the birth of his son who wastruly miraculous. Giving the name "John" became a problem in thefamily when at that time Zacharia became mute. Elisabeth with her strong faithkeeping John's name, which means "God is generous" or "God istruly pleased". Miracle then occurred in order to fulfill the purpose ofpreparation to welcome Jesus Christ. The life of John the Baptist was fullof enthusiasm that brought others to Christ and the coming of the Kingdom ofGod. He had been full of the Holy Spirit since in the womb of his mother, andit was during this mission that the Holy Spirit made everything happenaccording to the divine plan, so that Jesus really coming to the world. Hisfamous words and we repeat every time we are prepared to receive the HolyCommunion, "This is the Lamb of God" (John 1, 29 and 36). He bringsothers to know Jesus Christ, so also draws Jesus Christ closer to people whowant to know Him. Now the challenge is for us, namely tobring others to know Christ and bring Jesus Christ to be close to the lives ofothers. We can do this if our lives are filled with divine grace. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O God, we are grateful that You give us Your mercy by presentingJohn the Baptist as an example for us how to be faithful to Jesus Christ, YourSon. May the example of John the Baptist remain a light in our lives. Hail Maryfull of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Today is June 22, 2025, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Our celebrant was Fr. Christopher Tiano. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith preaches on what the meaning of Jesus' confrontation with Legion means for you.

God calls Jonah to go to Niniva

Send us a textOur rainbow choo choo train is still chugging yall! We are back with another June  episode of Pride sparkle! This month has been so much fun! The Live Show at Ruby Slipper Cafe was amazing and so grateful! Thanks to all that came out, was interviewed and performed! Speaking of performing, later in the show we welcome New Orleans rising drag artist and COVER of Gambit's Magazine this June! Bubblez was one of our performers at the NolaPapa Pride Pop Up! But First, we welcome back to the show MY FAVORITE REALTOR! From the VERY beginning, Pam took Douglas and I's hands and walked us through, carefully ensuring our first home was a treasure. And oh boy, was it! I cried when we officially sold it and moved Uptown. I'm a transplant from Mississippi 25 years ago that cried to leave CHALMETTE. THAT is how much I loved our first home. Pam's Parish is a new segment that talks candidly about the market. Pam has a way of just talking to anyone with the ability to strike up conversations with ANYONE. Yall know how sensitive I can be, so naturally, finding an agent that really is genuinely interested in helping you. This week, Pam reflects the time she and her husband visited the French Quarter on the day of the Southern Decadence parade, decades ago! They got introduced to the scene intimately! Listen and Laugh along!  ::If you or someone you know is looking to get the feet wet with real estate- Pam's got you, boo. Call her now to get started! ERA Top Agent Realty 504-400-9234 ___________________________________________________________________________________Come on ride that train! CHOO CHOOOOOO! All aboard!?This is your Rainbow train conductor speaking and I will need to see your sparkle ticket for the remainder of our trip. Tickets out please! Thank youuuuu! Bubblez! She showed up and OUT on June 1 at the Ruby Slipper Cafe on Broad Street yall. I knew I needed a passionate story from a local drag performer this season, but yall. I had no idea I was about to hear this one! And yall already know that papa LOVES good documentaries...Bubblez just wrapped up her own documentary allowing the world to meet the man behind the makeup. Dwane Dillon is the visionary behind Bubblez the Nola Queen Icon- creator of BUBBLEZ FEST- a weekend that just passed all dedicated to sending this documentary to the stars. Dwayne also takes us on the journey of acceptance through his on daughter, who has grown up seeing his  journey and what it takes for a man to be so dedicated, so committed, to create a persona of hope, resilience, kindness and talent. Listen, Learn and Grow!Help Bubblez and Dwayne Complete this movie!!!https://www.nola.com/gambit/gambit/news/the_latest/new-orleans-drag-queen-bubblez-documentary/article_e1c4a162-c43d-47c9-beae-3e53469a97c6.htmlhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daydreampictures/bubblez-love-drag-and-the-power-of-familyThank you to our family of amazing sponsors! Ochsner Hospital for ChildrenWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarkersWww.rousesmarkets.comSandpiper VacationsWww..sandpipervacations.comCafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com The Law Firm of Forrest Cressy & James Www.forrestcressyjames.comComfort Cases Www.comfortcases.orgNew Orleans Ice Cream CompanyWww.neworleansicecream.comERA TOP REALTY: Pamela BreauxAudubon Institute www.auduboninstitute.orgUrban South Brewery www.urbansouthbrewery.com

This week on Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett return to the mailbag with St. Jerome's Parish in Hyattsville, Maryland for part two of their Q&A with their youth group. They dive into big questions like: Who goes to hell? Will we see loved ones in heaven? What happens at the end of time? With help from C.S. Lewis, St. Thomas Aquinas, and their own experience, they explore God's justice and mercy, the danger of self-justification, and the beauty of eternal life as a journey of healing and discovery. A thoughtful, hope-filled conversation you won't want to miss.

Today's podcast speaks to a request by a listener, to speak on the topic of accountability, specifically in a parish setting. A healthy parish is one that does not tolerate negative or unhealthy behavior. This means being able to have the difficult conversations. Also, the perception that we can sometimes hide our negative behaviors in the church and not have to work on them is also addressed.

TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the First Day of Summer-the longest day of the year and the heat is moving in. After prayer, Father turns his attention to the Holy Trinity, and the upcoming Feast of Corpus Christi.  The group chats regarding their experiences with the Holy Eucharist and their encounters with God and marvel at how God is found in the little things that we need or enjoy.  Are these coincidences? No, it's God present in our lives, because God is our life.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Fr. Richard Janowicz has been the pastor of Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Springfield since 1981. They are Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week and Fr. Richard joins the Morning Blend to tell us more about them.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker excitedly prepare for next week's 100th episode of the 23 Podcast. Parker has surprises in store, even for Fr. Jeff - it should be a “banger.” In the meantime, the two discussed the Parish's 20th Anniversary celebration coming up in August and also read and unpacked this weekend's Gospel reading. Listen now for a dose of fun and faith!

Come play poker with The Girls! This week Barbara is presenting “Tell Me All Your Lies” by Angel Anders! This is book four from the “In The Carolinas” series. This book was just released and given to the girls as an ARC so we made sure not to include too many spoilers! When contract spy Cara Collins from the Carolinas (say that three times fast!) is brought on to catch a mafia mastermind, The Agency won't let her do it alone. She must be paired up with the one and only Grant Sinclair. Unfortunately Grant's biggest problem is that he's her dad's best friend…and he's super hot! The two must infiltrate the mafia by getting married, moving to the suburbs, going to block parties, and winning poker. Grant and Cara both have feelings for each other…even though it's just business! But sometimes you can't help but mix business and pleasure. This book had the girls giggling the entire episode and experiencing a third act they did NOT see coming from Barbara (even with the visions!) Come support The Girls for our very first LIVE episode! Limited space, save your spot below!

Sarah Kuenzi is live in-studio to announce Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church as our Parish of the Week. Hear more about this parish in Springfield and the latest update on digital media from Mater Dei Radio.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony shares the business of parish life, as there's always something to keep him busy here.  After much needed prayer, Father's focus turns to Pope Leo's words as he has shared to encourage the unity of the Eastern and Western Churches as well as the need for the mysticism and beauty found in the Eastern Church liturgies.  Father expresses that he celebrates the Cannon in Latin on occasion in efforts to bring back the mysticism and the sacredness of the mass.  Many people like the Latin mass and feel like they are brought into the mass in a unique way, may we experience greater mysticism and sacredness.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.   In Today's Show: Which circumstances excuse one from attending Mass? Which Gospels refute accusations that Jesus had siblings? ​​Why did the devil choose to speak through a serpent? Does a judge commit mortal sin by issuing the death penalty? If a Baptized Catholic marries outside of the Church without a dispensation, are the children legitimate? What weight does Fr. give to the actual spoken language of the mass? Why does it feel like my prayers are never answered? My son was taught by a TLM priest to kneel while taking communion. Does that apply when attending a NO mass? Is a confession still valid if there was a slight language barrier between myself and the priest? How do you explain that Jesus was in the tomb for 3 days?  Why I was taught to pray to saints & to Mary, when it was Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice? What is the Christian concept of time? What are your thoughts and explanations on the “rapture”? What happens If you die in a state of mortal sin but intended to attend confession? Was there any special meaning to the Vatican being built in Rome? Should bigger diocese be split instead of using auxiliary bishops? How can we know when righteous anger becomes sinful anger?   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!

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith reminds us that the Trinity is not a doctrine to be explained, but a revelation from God to be received.

Trinity Sunday 2025

Tons of food, provided by Parish Barbeque and comedian Martin Amini comes in as we head into the weekend!Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the Feast Day of Anthony of Padua. After prayer, Father turns his attention to sharing about St. Anthony of Padua's life, his words, and his contributions.  They discuss the significance of his life and draw attention to the need for Fathers as head of the family and in their children's lives, as we draw close to the celebration of Father's Day this coming Sunday.      St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

Father Dave welcomes Tom Corcoran to discuss how small group interactions can help revitalize parishes. Tom is the president of Rebuilt Parish, as well as lay associate to the pastor at Church of the Nativity in Maryland. He is co-author of the new book, “The Transformative Power of Small Groups: A 7-Step Guide for Building Vibrant Catholic Communities.”

Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week is Christ the King in Milwaukie! Brian Timm from the Parish Leadership Team joins Sarah to share about this incredible community. Learn more on our Parish of the Week page!Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  After prayer, Father and the group chat about the sacrifice and the suffering of Jesus and the perpetuation of that sacrifice in the mass. Yesterday was the Feast Day of St. Barnabas, Father shares a letter he wrote and shares that little is known about his life.  Father wonders whether God and the Saints suffer at what they see happening in the world. He recalls the unfortunate acts of evil in the world and how much pain exists and how we need to turn to God.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

The year was 1984. Prince came out with “Purple Rain.” Bruce Springsteen was touring for “Born in the USA.” And on the south side of Milwaukee, America’s polka king, Frankie Yankovic, performed at the Our Lady Queen of Peace parish festival. In attendance that day was six-year-old Mike Schneider. The Yankovic concert changed his life because it inspired Schneider to pick up the accordion. WPR’s Nick Rommel recently talked with the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Famer at a gig in Eagle.

In this week's edition of the 23 Podcast, Fr. Jeff and Parker talk about a fun dance move Father learned while at VBS, which he likens to napping - something Parker hasn't been able to do since 1997. Also, the two discuss important upcoming Parish announcements and read and unpack this weekend's Gospel reading.

Come make a wish with The Girls! This week Vanessa is presenting “Phantasma” by Kaylie Smith! In this book we meet Ophelia who is trying to find her sister that went into the haunted mansion known as Phantasma. This ghoulish place is not like the other haunted houses, it has challenges and riddles you must solve if you want to survive and win a single wish! Once inside the house, Ophelia meets a charming demon man named Blackwell (and a cute ghost kitty!) who offers to help her…in exchange for 10 years. Is it worth it? Thankfully he's not only charming, he's a hottie. Hot enough to even cause some night sweats! This book had the girls kicking their little feet and trying out sound effects so tune in! Come support The Girls for our very first LIVE episode! Limited space, save your spot below!

Could Hispanic spirituality be the gift your parish needs? In this episode, I sit down with Deacon Gregorio Elizalde, who leads Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Omaha. We talk about what really makes Hispanic ministry tick—and spoiler alert—it's not just about translating resources into Spanish. It's about receiving culture, building trust, and forming real relationships. Deacon Gregorio shares powerful insights into how many Hispanic Catholics show up with this deep, family-rooted faith that's joyful, sacrificial, and incredibly contagious. There's a deep sense of devotion, hospitality, and joy, even in the midst of hardship in Hispanic Catholic communities. And honestly, their ability to evangelize through relationships, through retreats, through just showing up with love—that's a gift we desperately need in the Church today. If you're leading in a parish, or just want to understand how to better welcome and walk with our Hispanic brothers and sisters, this conversation will open your eyes and maybe even shift your heart. [00:14] The Importance of Hispanic Ministry [04:59] A Life-Changing Retreat [06:31] Becoming a Deacon [09:25] Hispanic Ministry in the Archdiocese [23:57] Ecclesial Movements and Community Impact [29:18] Devotional Culture in Hispanic Communities [33:20] Challenges in Hispanic Ministry [37:23] Consumerism and Faith [42:49] Gifts of the Hispanic Community [47:42] Building Inclusive Parishes [54:32] Resources and Support for Hispanic Ministry For more, check out Dcn. Gregorio's website (https://archomaha.org/oficina-del-ministerio-latino-hispano/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=centro%20pastoral%20tepeyac), or just email him at hmo@archomaha.org (mailto:hmo@archomaha.org). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Sarah Kuenzi, Mater Dei Radio's Digital Media Manager, is excited to update you on a special video podcast. Get all the details plus find out who is the "Parish of the Week."Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the last day of school, as of noon, the children are on summer break. Father Anthony shares the business of parish life, as there's always something to keep him busy here.  They chat about times past when parishes had multiple priest as this is not the case in most parishes these days. Father share 5 Powerful tips from Monks to help you make better choices and lead a simpler life.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

The Reverend Jacob Smith reminds us that unity comes not from a common strength, but from a common need for God.

Come climb into a coffin with The Girls! This week Barbara is presenting “A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor” by Kathryn Moon! This is book #1 in the Tempting Monsters series. When seductive Dr. Underwood meets hottie Esther, he offers her a position at the tantalizing and mysterious Rooksgrave Manor. Turns out Rooksgrave Manor is a palace of pleasure and Esther is REALLY good at her job. There are a variety of monster men who take a liking to Esther, which means the wide shoes whiteboard makes an appearance! This book is all spice and The Girls were squealing- in an educational way of course. Come support The Girls for our very first LIVE episode! Limited space, save your spot below!

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show: Is the Novus Ordo Mass improper worship? I attend a NO Mass but constantly hear criticisms about it. Is this the sort of division Pope Francis was trying to avoid by restricting TLM?   Is Purgatory a level of hell that is not permanent for those who go there? What is the correct rank order to fast and pray for people? Is it a sin to use phrases like "Praise God" when hearing good news? Why are there multiple variations of the mystery of faith? Can you clarify the difference between "charity" and "love" in modern Bible translations? What are Father's thoughts on the future of the SSPX under the new pope?  Are annulments invalid unless approved by Rome? What is the context of Canon 915, and why do Catholics eat the body and blood of Christ? What readings are recommended for those in a state of spiritual desolation? What is the difference between rest and laziness? How responsible are we for allowing others to use the Lord's name in vain? How early is too early to leave mass?  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!