Podcasts about Parish

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish, chatting briefly about the weather.  Father focuses today on speaking about the Church (Big C) explaining that Catholic is not a denomination, it is the Church.  They chat about the differences within our society and how it impacts parishioners, church attendance, church tradition, and society overall.  They discuss the need to remain true to Catholicism despite all the challenges faced with today and keep the Church as a reverent and holy place.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Kristie D. Blanchard, Iberia Parish Registrar of Voters, discussed upcoming changes in elections and inactive voters.

Episode 1913 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: QUINCE: Don't keep settling that clothes that don't last. Go to Quince.com/hardfactor for free shipping and 365-day returns.  FACTOR -  Head to factormeals.com/hardfactor50off and use code hardfactor50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor.  00:00:00 Timestamps 00:02:40 What happened in 1912? Supposed to be 1913 00:06:10 Glitter aka Divorce Dust is the new weapon being used by women to combat cheating men 00:18:40 Don't order meat on your pizza, its the new Red Flag for women  00:22:00 Bishop was embezzling from his Parish to get whores in Tijuana 00:34:20 They are finally searching Epstein's ranch in New Mexico 00:38:10 Louisiana teacher who fed kids cupcakes laced with husband's sperm gets 41 years in prison And much more Thank you for listening and supporting the pod! Go to patreon.com/HardFactor to join our community, get access to Discord chat, bonus pods, and much more - but most importantly: HAGFD!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delivered by Vivian from the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Jeremiah 7: 23-28; Rs psalm 95: 1-2.6-7.8-9; Luke 11: 14-23. GOD SETS THE LIMITS Our meditation today is entitled: God Sets the Limits. “Does God havelimits?” asked a high school boy to his parish priest. The Pastor replied as hesaid, “Yes, God set certain limits, from the moment of the first human beings,that we basically have freedom but we must be also responsible for the trustGod has given us. "Then why is God also said to be forever"?continued the teenager. The priest came closer to him and explained to him morepassionately. “For God Himself, there is no limit in His will, His mercy, and Hisexistence. God is eternal and He is not bound by place and time. However, whenGod teaches and commands human beings, He sets the limits. So, we have a numberof limits or boundaries expressed in His commandments such as: “Do not lie, donot steal, do not commit fornication, do not be lazy, and so on.” After he understood the Pastor's explanation and returned home, hebegan to write down a number of God's commandments that he must follow in hisdaily life. He realized that he often forgot about his main tasks, then he setlimits on his many desires, namely playing on the cellphone one hour in theafternoon and another hour in the evening. He rather spent more of his times todo what his parents asked him to do and to review lessons or doing some home works. In this period of Lenten observance, the teenager has several lists oflimits that control him in his conducts. He strictly follows the direction andadvice of the Parish Priest and his parents. In general, for us the followersof Christ and members of the Church, the Lord God sets certain principalboundaries for us to follow and obey. These should be applied to all people,every place and all ages. Today, from the inspiration of our readings, we as persons andcommunity who believe in Christ and constitute the one and holy Church, confirmour commitment of faith. We belong to Jesus and not to Satan. We are part ofJesus and not Beelzebul. Our identity as Christians, namely people of JesusChrist and of God is our common boundary that we should maintain and guard. There are two important reminders for us today, namely we should keepwell this boundary, to be a community of people who always listen to God.Stubbornness and selfishness in choosing one's own path, is absolutely againstthis identity. Furthermore, we maintain this by remaining forever with JesusChrist, because He says that those who live outside of Him are against Him. Let'spray. In the name of the Father... O Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace ofunity that always keep us together as Your people. Glory to the Father and tothe Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Isabelle Ross is the Coordinator for Parish and Community Outreach for Sacramento Catholic Funeral Cemetery Services     

Sarah Kuenzi is on The Morning Blend to announce 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.

Homily preached at the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the church of Christ the King in McFarland, WI in the Parish of Stella Maris.

Delivered by Vici from the Parish of Saint John the Baptist in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Deuteronomy 4: 1.5-9; Rs psalm 147: 12-13.15-16.19-20; Matthew 5: 17-19.DO WHAT IS TAUGHT The title for our meditation today is: Do What IsTaught. Two aspects from our human nature, according to God the Creator, thatmake us superior to other living creatures are reason and freedom. God entrustsus to use freely and effectively these two natural qualities. In reality thereare always two choices on the how to use our reason and freedom. One is when wechoose to follow our own will which can lead us to sin and sufferings, andanother is when we choose to follow God's teachings and laws which certainly bringus to happines. For the second choice, our reason and freedomrecognize their limits when they must stand in the same position andcollaborate with God's will. No matter how smart a person is, he finallyrealizes that God's intelligence exceeds him. Likewise he can exercise hisfreedom for any posibility or any purpose, but finally he will recognize thatGod is more powerful than him. To this extent, it is actually faith that hasthe ability to explain on the greatness and omnipotence of God, which is to beaccepted by our reason and freedom. Today, we learn about how with reason and freedom, wedo what God teaches us to do. The normal way to do is that our naturalabilities can collaborate with God's grace. The first reading from the book ofDeuteronomy describes the teaching about the divine commandments orregulations. Moses asked God's people to always obey and be faithful to whatwas already determined by God. This is what we usually call the commandments ofGod. This obedience and discipline do not reduce the roleof our reason and freedom, instead our reason and freedom assume a plus point,namely the Divine wisdom. The function of the mind for this sense is toremember, to understand, and to express in a correct manner what God teaches us. The function of freedom is tospread the truth so that it can enlighten and direct our life in the way of theLord until we arrive in perfection.  A faithful and obedient person of faith has animportant and demanding task to do what God intructs to do. One's baptismalpromises and membership in the Church bear a specific mission, which is theresponsibility to teach religious instructions to others, it could be relativesor friends, and even unknown people. This responsibility is primarily taken upby individuals because it is basically attached to each one's calling. But aresponsible and dedicated follower of Christ is also demanded to be a social anda public servant who is sent by the Lord Jesus and constantly assisted by theHoly Spirit to teach others about God and His works of salvation. The biblicalexpression for this type of responsibility is commonly known as the salt andthe light of the world. Our real vocation in this world is indeed to becomesalts and lights of the world. Then life as Christians is actually manifestedin the action of teaching and learning from one another. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Father of all wisdom, fill us always withYour teachings and precepts that help us to become wise like You. Hail Mary,full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

- Muse dévoile un extrait de son nouveau titre "Be With You" - "Jump" de Van Halen revisité pour la Coupe du Monde 2026 - Dogstar, le groupe de Keanu Reeves, annonce son album "All In Now" et un concert à l'Olympia de ParisHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lent in the Psalms

Delivered by Matthew and Karen from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great from the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Daniel 3: 25.34-43; Rs psalm 25: 4b-5b.6.7c.8-9; Matthew 18: 21-35.CONDITIONS OFFORGIVENESS  The title for our meditation today is: The Conditionsof Forgiveness. Even though God is merciful and forgiving, and this gift fromHim is free, it does not mean that forgiveness He gives is immediately obtained.Our faith teaches that to obtain the remission of those sins, the Churchprovides the sacrament of penance. We call it also the Sacrament ofReconciliation. In it there is a material element which is the real sinsconfessed by the sinner, and the formal element, that is the formula ofabsolution delivered by the confessor, which declares a person's liberationfrom the sins confessed. Regardingthe material element, there are conditions to support the disclosure of sins onthe occasion of confession. These conditions refer to the attitude and mannerin which a person prepares oneself to make a confession. The officialrequirements of the Church are usually related to guidance or guidelines to befollowed by the faithful preparing to receive this sacrament. In addition,there are personal conditions that are very important to be the responsibilityof every penitent that shows one's faith and appreciation of this sacrament. As for personal preparation, the two readings todayprovide the ways of the importance preparation for confession. The Prophet Daniel'sprophecy in the first reading emphasizes the role of the sinner's remorsefulattitude. Regret or feeling sad is a very important condition to provide thequality of confession of sin as a negative and firm attitude towards sins. A contriteheart and humble spirit indicate that the sinner is sad and angry at hishumiliation. He felt sorry for himself who had a bad fate. Thus the AlmightyGod can give His attention and love to him. A person who does not show remorseor regret, usually seeks a scapegoat for his sins or is proud and happy becauseby sinning he can fulfill his evil intentions. The Gospel of Matthew says that if we are unwilling toforgive those who have wronged us, our Father in heaven does not forgive us.The "Our Father" prayer emphasizes this, because it is God's own act.That means before we can get a formal act of forgiveness when we makeconfession, we must first forgive those who have wronged us. Therefore, inaddition to conveying the material elements, namely the real sins, the sinnerneeds to honestly admit also that he has forgiven those he mentioned in hisconfession. An effective and fruitful confession of sin occurs because of theforgiveness of the sinner who has sinned against us, before we receiveforgiveness from God through the ministry of the Church.   Letus pray. In the name of the Father... O Lord Jesus Christ, teach and encourageus not to be ashamed and afraid to forgive. Our Father who art in heaven... Inthe name of the Father....

The Rev. Magnus Persson (Church of Sweden) reflects on Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, reminding us that when we start seeking God, he is already on his way toward us.

Delivered by Jessy Patricia from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. 2 Kings 5: 1-15a; Rs psalm 42: 2.3; 43: 3.4; Luke 4: 24-30.HEALING LEPROSY OFBODY AND SOUL The title for ourmeditation today is: Healing Leprosy of the Body and Soul. Saint Ephraim ofSyria who lived in the 4th century AD, wrote like this about the healing ofNaaman, the Syrian army, because of God's grace through the prophet Elisha:"Therefore Naaman was sent to the Jordan River with the aim of healingbecause the water can restore human sickness. Indeed, sin is a leprosy in thesoul, which cannot be sensed, but intelligence can prove it. Human nature mustbe freed from this disease by the power of Christ kept in baptism. It was veryimportant for Naaman to recover from two illnesses, his body and soul. This isfitting to represent a grace of purification and sanctification of all nationsin the ongoing baths, which begin in the Jordan River, mother and beginning ofbaptism." Naaman was a personoutside the Jewish faith community and was certainly considered an infidel. Buthe was without obstacle convinced that there was a power of God that couldprovide healing for his leprosy. He got this information from the Israel servantwho worked for him. People of this category are quick to open up and respond tothe important message about faith, because they basically need God. Naaman representsmany people today who are far from God and do not know Him. They want to havefaith in God through a process of healing their bodies and souls. Their bodieshave shortcomings and even pains because they are far away and apart from closenessand fellowship with God, the source of faith. Their souls are in need ofabsolute truth about life and hope for salvation after death. This process ismade available in Jesus Christ through baptism. After Naaman, there have been somany people outside Jewish community who receive baptism and are members of theChurch today. Naaman's actionscontrasted with those around Jesus even from His place of origin and thecontemporaries of Naaman. They were already strong in their own beliefs,moreover Jesus was considered no less than one from their cricle . They knewvery well the simplicity of Jesus' biological family, so it was impossible forthem to believe that He had powers that exceeded them. The Lord Jesus wants usas His obedient followers to accept Him. By accepting and owning Him, whereverand whenever we are, He is present through us in doing good and renewing thisworld.Let's pray. In the name of the Father... O God, almighty Lord, strengthen our faith that we may become your truewitnesses in this world. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of theFather  ...

When Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher teamed up as Hubcap Theatre they captured thousands with their first production of "The Parish" which toured all over Ireland. From that came two women called Mary - and their escapades are now coming to a theatre near you! Conor Tallon caight up with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Barry and Alan Quinlan are joined by Niamh Divilly, fresh off more success with her club, Kilkerrin-Clonberne last year. She talks about winning titles with her sisters, the commitment needed to reach the top, and how it feels to play in Croke ParkOff The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Harry Enton of CNN says Republicans love Trump | Two big county executive races coming up Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ What’s going on in the mind of the American voter 20:35 SEGMENT 2: Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com 34:09 SEGMENT 3: Will the mint make a $2.50 coin? || America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane || Pizza Hut going back to vintage designs https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Harry Enton of CNN says Republicans love Trump | Two big county executive races coming up Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ What’s going on in the mind of the American voter 20:35 SEGMENT 2: Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com 34:09 SEGMENT 3: Will the mint make a $2.50 coin? || America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane || Pizza Hut going back to vintage designs https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A priest in the Buffalo Diocese has voluntarily removed himself from ministry while the Diocese follows protocols for a sexual abuse investigation. St. Benedict's parishioner Nandor Forgach reacts.

Parish livestreams: prayerful tool or accidental “show”? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier break down audio-first setups, stable camera habits, privacy, and liturgical framing—plus quick reactions to Apple's MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more. The post Livestream Mass, Don’t Turn It Into A Show appeared first on StarQuest Media.

This week's Parish of the Week is Resurrection Catholic Church in Tualatin. Sara speaks with their pastor, Fr. Bill Moisant.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.

Al Paton is joined by SuperCoach 2025 overall winner Blake Moscript to discuss the ruck situation, pre-season strategies, mid price madness, and much more! Facing the pressure of being reigning champ and an even bigger target on his back in leagues with mates, Blake reveals his thoughts on all the hottest topics for SuperCoaches heading into the 2026 season! SuperCoach Official Podcast League: 407756 CHAPTERS2025 Winner Blake (00:00)Navigating early byes (02:00)The RUCK situation…. (04:00)Ownership stats and fading: Nas/Daicos? (07:00)Mid price thoughts: Young, Parish, more! (09:00)Rookies: pay up or cheap out? (14:00)Opening Round watchlist (19:45)Starting team vs trading game (23:45)Final thoughts (26:00) Hosts:Al Paton: @al_superfooty /X Guest:Blake Moscript (2025 SuperCoach overall winner) Produced by Haydn Kenny and Craig Hughes. Recorded on Wednesday, March 3 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frustrated that your parish is strong in one area but weak where it matters most? Listen to this podcast. Take the free Parish Missional Health Assessment: https://dpc4olay0gt.typeform.com/MissionalHealth In this episode, Ron Huntley explains the problem of lopsided parishes—churches that are strong in certain areas (like discipleship or ministry) but weak in others (like evangelization, fellowship, administration, or support). The result is predictable: burnout, stagnation, low invitation, and fewer stories of transformation. Ron walks through the framework behind the Parish Missional Health Assessment (PMHA) so you can identify what's missing and why your parish may feel stuck. In this episode, you'll learn: - The 5 systems of parish life: worship, ministry, fellowship, evangelization, discipleship - The 2 foundations that sustain mission: administration and supporting key people - The 4 missional skills that accelerate growth: invitation, quality, leadership culture, vision - Why “more teaching” doesn't automatically produce evangelization - Why weak support systems create burnout and constant volunteer turnover - How poor administration quietly blocks engagement and leadership development - Why quality matters if you want people to invite their friends - How vision unifies a parish and turns activity into stories ___ Links & resources: Parish Missional Health Assessment (PMHA): https://dpc4olay0gt.typeform.com/MissionalHealth Road to Renewal: https://glnk.app/go/NVe_rIO7sLzF Contact Ron: ron@huntleyleadership.com

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Remarks at the Parish of the Holy Trinity, Emene, Nigeria March 1, 2026 The delegation of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA visited Holy Trinity Parish in Emene, Nigeria, one of the various parishes in Nigeria that TPMS-USA has helped to build. The new Church is two-thirds of the way built. The […] The post Remarks at Holy Trinity Parish, Emene, Nigeria, March 1, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

The Rev. Sarah Bonay speaks to how we are not saved by being a moral, good person but by grace alone, faith alone, through Christ alone.

As we look at the letters to the churches in Philadelphia and Laodicea, we do so needing hope ... and there is hope to be found in these letters. We long for peace and we seek a world where empires no longer rage in vain but where we all dine at the banqueting table together with the King. Come to be together, to practice the peace and love and hope found in Christ.

In this episode of Father & Dad, Fr. Steven and Dad reflect on the major announcements heard across the Diocese of Gary regarding the future pastoral planning process and the restructuring of parishes. With many communities facing change, they speak candidly about both the challenges and the opportunities that come with this moment in the life of the Church.Fr. Steven offers firsthand perspective from the Merrillville Catholic Churches, sharing how their own merging experience has unfolded and why he believes it can serve as a beacon of hope for other parishes preparing for similar transitions. Together, he and Dad discuss the spiritual dimension of these changes, describing the pastoral process as a kind of “white martyrdom”—a real sacrifice that, when embraced with faith, can become fertile ground for renewal.Ultimately, they encourage listeners to see this season not simply as loss or restructuring, but as an invitation. When offered well, moments of sacrifice and surrender can become the seedbed for deeper conversion, stronger unity, and a more vibrant witness to the Gospel.

Lent In The Psalms

...in which we pull up a pew at St Oswald's Church, Grasmere, for a wide-ranging chat about faith in the hills, fell-running and the day-to-day life of the rural vicar. Opening the podcast, we reflect on the personal and faith journeys that have led Lawrence Basham (rector of the Parish of Grasmere and Rydal), Charlie Day (curate of the Binsey Mission Community) and Sam Bentham (intern at Grasmere and Rydal) to the Lakes and consider the ‘no two days the same' reality of life as a vicar in rural Cumbria. Turning our attention to St Oswald's, we delve into the history of a wood-carved pulpit that links Sam Read Bookseller, a near-tragedy in the church and Greenup Edge; and consider why Grasmere Rushbearing plays such a key role in the life of the village. Disappearing down a fell-running rabbit hole, we discuss the inaugural ‘Rector's Run'; the remarkable community of those who run in the fells and the spiritual ‘settling' that happens when moving through wild places, before Charlie describes a heart-stopping moment in Wasdale ('Swing Low, Sweet Chariot!') at the head of Joss Naylor's funeral cortège. Closing our conversation, we play Cumbrian church Top Trumps (and are spoiled for choice); consider our guests' favourite time in the church year; and brainstorm a new event for the Lakeland calendar – a drive-in midnight mass (or should that be moss) at White Moss... You heard it here first... More information on St Oswald's can be found here: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12407/ More information on the Binsey Mission Community can be found here: https://www.binsey.org.uk

Jamie Parish, the longtime head girls basketball coach at Sioux Falls Washington, jumps on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics in a really fun conversation! Coach Parish and I discuss growing his program through culture building activities. growing as a coach, coaching at different levels of enrollment, player development and much more! Had alot of fun recording this podcast with one of South Dakota's best!

Jean Turco, nouveau doyen connu des Français puisqu'il était député de ParisHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

“When Scripture calls God's people a kingdom of priests, it's describing a way of life. Disciple-making is what priesthood looks like when it's lived out in ordinary relationships. Takeaway: Disciple-making is what priesthood looks like when it's lived out in ordinary relationships.   Action Step: Live out your priesthood this week by identifying your parish, sharing God's Word w/ at least one person, and caring them in prayer to God.”    Show Notes: Watch Us On YouTube  Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Follow2Lead Podcast

Tom and Noelle Crowe are back with another American Catholic History lesson. Today they tell you about Holy Family Parish in Chicago.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.

We're joined by Fr. Tat Hoang, pastor at St. Gerard Majella in Baton Rouge with parish update. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President Mission & Community Engagement of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on Lent-  should we count Sundays in our Lenten fast?

Sarah is back on The Morning Blend with a new "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.

A Christian pastor describes the situation on the ground as cartel violence erupts across Mexico. Meanwhile, Pope Leo makes his second Lenten stop in Rome at the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And, The Holy Father calls on the faithful to let the Lord transform them this Lent.

In this sermon, The Rev. Jacob Smith weaves together all three lectionary reading in order to illustrate the Good News of Lent and the meaning of Jesus in the wilderness for you.

News of this week’s passing of former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) basketball star Dwight “Bo” Lamar sparked a lot of memories.  Lamar was 74 and passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. College basketball in Louisiana when Lamar played during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was filled with dominant scorers and very little defense.  The word “defense” seemed to have been banned during this period. Explosive offense had become the name of the game. This brief period was defined by expert marksmanship and crowd-pleasing showmanship.  The high scoring antics of college basketball players like LSU’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich and the University of Houston’s “Big E” Elvin Hayes (born in Rayville, Louisiana) captured the imagination of fans. Less than an hour west of Pistol Pete Maravich and LSU, Bo Lamar and the USL Ragin’ Cajuns were entertaining fans in front of packed basketball arenas, too. Lamar was a virtual basketball scoring machine for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 1969-1973.  He averaged 31.2 points per game over his entire four-year college basketball career.  A first-team All-American as a senior, he was joined on that squad by future basketball Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton of UCLA and David Thompson of North Carolina State. The 6’2” Bo Lamar had one of the best jump shots I have ever seen. He elevated off the floor with ease and then lofted up a high arcing shot from long-distance.  This came nearly 20 years before college basketball would adopt the three-point shot.  He would have averaged over 40 points per game with today’s three-point line. Bo Lamar glided down the basketball court with ease in leading USL’s frantic fast breaks.  He bombed-in a school-record 62 points during a game against Northeast Louisiana University (now UL-Monroe). Scoreboards routinely registered more than 100 points during Ragin’ Cajun basketball games in this era. A 1984 Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame inductee, Bo Lamar opted to play professional basketball for the ABA’s San Diego Conquistadors in 1973.  He scored 50 points in one game during his rookie year while averaging nearly 21 points per game. After several years in the pro ranks, Lamar later became part of the radio broadcast team for Ragin’ Cajuns basketball games. Mike Green at Louisiana Tech became one of Bo Lamar’s biggest foes If you have watched current NBA star Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, he looks and plays like a modern version of former Louisiana Tech basketball star, Mike Green.  The 6’10” Green played for the Bulldogs from 1969-1974. Mike Green was listed as a center but possessed an incredible outside shooting touch to stretch the opposing defenses. Like Bo Lamar at USL, Green was a prolific college basketball scorer.  He averaged 31 points per game as a senior at Louisiana Tech.  Add a 15.4 rebounds per game career average, and you understand why Mike Green earned the AP’s Small College Player of the Year award in 1973. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1996. A friend of mine attended Louisiana Tech in 1971 during the Mike Green basketball era. He recalled a highly anticipated home game against high-scoring Bo Lamar and the nationally ranked Ragin’ Cajuns.  Fans lined up for hours hoping to gain entrance to watch this game.  Mike Green scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked numerous shots as the Bulldogs raced to 103-94 win at Tech’s Memorial Gymnasium. Future Louisiana Tech Hall-of-Fame women’s basketball coach Leon Barmore also witnessed that encounter.  He recalled, “It was the greatest game ever at Louisiana Tech – bar none!” While he was a sophomore, Mike Green’s Louisiana Tech team averaged 101 points per game for the entire season. Defense?  What defense? Mike Green passed away in 2018 at the age of 67. Time to celebrate Centenary College center Robert Parish! Shreveport’s 7’1” center Robert Parish took Louisiana’s top college basketball player baton from Bo Lamar and Mike Green during the early 1970’s. Robert Parish played high school basketball in the late 1960’s during a difficult time when federal integration mandates forced some schools to close.  Parish and his fellow Union High School students suddenly found themselves being bussed to nearby Woodlawn High School. Though this period caused angst for both students and teachers, Woodlawn’s basketball team morphed into a state powerhouse with the addition of talented center Robert Parish. He led Shreveport’s Woodlawn High School to the Class 4A state basketball title as a senior in 1972.  Parish was named a national high school All-American. To the dismay of national college recruiters, Robert Parish chose to stay in Shreveport and attend Centenary College.  As a freshman, Parish lined-up to play in one game against Louisiana Tech’s talented senior big man Mike Green. Green dazzled the crowd by scoring 40 points on the young Robert Parish. Robert Parish continued to work and improve his game every year.  He collected a school record 33 rebounds in one game.  Parish’ gifted shooting touch produced 25 points per game for Centenary.  His dominant offensive and defensive play as a senior led to a first-team college basketball All-America selection. Parish became a first round draft choice of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Traded four years later to the Boston Celtics, Robert Parish (along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale) won three NBA titles and played 21 seasons in the NBA.  Parish was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2003. Have you heard of Olympic gold medal winner Glynn Saulters? Today’s story about talented Louisiana college basketball stars of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s wouldn’t be complete without mentioning an Olympic gold medal winner. In the year 1968, Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) basketball star Grady Glynn Saulters was nearly invisible on the national college basketball stage. The Lisbon, Louisiana native didn’t possess the blazing court speed of Southwestern Louisiana’s Bo Lamar or the shot-blocking skills of Louisiana Tech’s Mike Green. Oh, but Glynn Saulters could shoot a basketball with the best of them. He became a prolific college scorer. Saulters averaged a nifty 31 points per game as a senior in 1968 to lead the Gulf States Conference in scoring.  Not too shabby. The Olympics games were being held in Mexico City a few months following Saulters’ senior season.  The year 1968 was an extremely politically charged period as Dr. Martin Luther King and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated.  Several top college basketball players such as Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes decided not to even try-out for the US Olympic team in 1968. That opened the door for NLU’s 6’2” guard Glynn Saulters to qualify for the Olympic basketball team. His competition included stars like high-scoring Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU and Niagara guard Calvin Murphy.  Surprisingly, neither Maravich nor Murphy made the final cut.  Ditto for Kentucky’s Dan Issel and Purdue sharpshooter Rick Mount. But Glynn Saulters from tiny Class “C” Lisbon High School in north Louisiana made the US team. Legendary college basketball coach Hank Iba’s “No Name” US Olympic basketball squad was comprised of several small college role players and just a few top college stars. Future NBA Hall-of-Fame forward Spencer Haywood and guard JoJo White led the US team in scoring.  Glynn Saulters and the US Olympic team went a perfect 9-0 in Mexico City to bring home the gold medal. Glynn Saulters was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1978 and into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1981. Don’t forget “AJ from the Parking Lot!” New Orleans’ Cohen High School basketball player Aaron James journeyed northward from the Crescent City to Grambling State University to begin a memorable college basketball career.  The 6’8” sharpshooting forward poured in more than 32 points per game as a senior at Grambling to become the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in ’73-74.  He earned the nickname “AJ from the Parking Lot” for his uncanny accuracy on long-distance shots.  Aaron James was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Minden and Webster High School product Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar was another prolific high school scoring sensation.  This 6’9” big man also possessed a sweet jump shot.  Dunbar received numerous college scholarship offers and left his home state to play for the University of Houston in the early 1970’s.  He averaged 22 points and eight rebounds over his career with the Cougars. Louis Dunbar would join the Harlem Globetrotters and play for the next 27 years!  “Sweet Lou” is one of only eight Globetrotters to have his jersey (#41) retired.  Dunbar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.   Let’s not forget Shreveport Valencia High School basketball star Roosevelt Fuller.  This silky-smooth high-scoring guard torched the nets for 64 points in a Shreveport high school basketball game in the late 1960’s.  Fuller averaged an incredible 44 points per game one season at Valencia High. He played college hoops from 1970-1972 at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. He still holds the school scoring record of 53 points and posted a 28 points per game average as a sophomore.  Roosevelt Fuller was inducted into the Trinity Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. No, it wasn’t just Pistol Pete Maravich exciting Louisiana’s basketball fans during the late 1960’s into the early 70’s. This week’s passing of Dwight “Bo” Lamar served as a reminder of just how special his era of basketball was in the Pelican State. The post Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Fr. Mattingly and Joe Ibarra discuss the history of parishes, what a parish is, and how we can move closer towards the ideal parish.

Sponsored by Pray Latinhttps://praylatin.comSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. We begin the show with Spiritual “warfare” as Father Anthony's mic was just not functioning.  Father relocated to a different mic and prayed while we worked on technical difficulties-finally resolving towards end of prayer. Amen!! After break we regroup and start anew, Father discusses a few articles that have been written after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. One article in particular addresses a noticeable increase in church attendance. Another addresses the urgent need to reject relativism-Father was just speaking to this last week Friday, how timely he is. The group goes ahead and chats regarding these topics, always coming back to God is needed, He is the center and prayer is key! St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Looking for a Lent that actually forms you, not just a box to check? We sit down with Fr. Amato—pastor of a single parish spread across three churches—for a frank, hopeful look at priestly life, spiritual fatherhood, and the kind of habits that turn belief into muscle. He doesn't sell shortcuts. He shares the daily grind: preaching every Mass like it's the first, earning trust in new assignments, and crafting penances that fit the person, not the template.We dive into a classic but timely distinction: marriage as a natural good elevated by grace versus priesthood as a supernatural vocation. Far from downgrading marriage, that clarity helps men choose with eyes open, accepting the crosses built into any faithful life. Discernment here is concrete—twenty minutes of silent prayer, the Divine Office, honest attention to what stirs when you picture hearing confessions or leading a home. If peace grows, walk toward it. If fear shouts, ask which loves you must mourn to make room for a greater one.Along the way, we get practical about Lent. Forget vague sacrifices. Identify one vice to mortify and one virtue to build. Fast for a person you love to anchor effort in charity. Write a simple rule of life and let the rule keep you when zeal fades. We also confront the drip catechesis of culture—shows that mock fathers, language that profanes, and feeds that numb. The remedy isn't panic; it's formation. Make your home a place of reverence and better stories. Shut off the noise, open the Gospels, and reclaim attention.The surprise thread tying it all together is stability. Young men are showing up, hungry for challenge, and conversions are deep because they are chosen. Parish life flourishes when we stop doomscrolling and build what's in front of us: family, friends, and the church down the street. That's where grace grips, and where Lent becomes less about restriction and more about freedom. If you're ready to trade performative penance for practices that change you, press play—and then tell us the one habit you're owning for the next 40 days. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the challenge, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showGoFundMe for Catholic couple in need: https://gofund.me/314382e0dCheck out our new sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off!Want the best potato chips in the world? Head over to fatthins.com and use code AB10 for 10% off!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

In this sermon the Rev. Sarah Bonay explains how the knowledge of our deaths reorients our hearts and minds towards the one who gives us life, and proclaims that the final word is not ashes but is grace.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest teams in NBA history, the 1986 Boston Celtics. Back in 2016, NBC Sports Boston produced a documentary on that season called "The '86 Celtics". We gathered interviews with members of that team, media, and others in the making of the documentary. We'll re-release these long-form interviews on the Celtics Talk podcast feed.This episode features a lengthy two part interview with “The Chief”, Hall of Famer Robert Parish. As we start the interview with number double zero, Parish reflects back on the monumental trade that sent him from the Golden State Warriors, along with the number three pick in the NBA draft to Boston. Of course, it was engineered by the legendary Red Auerbach. That number three pick was used to draft one of the other members of the big three, Kevin McHale.WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This morning we share an introduction to The Season of Lent at the Parish.

In this sermon, The Reverend Jacob Smith talks about the gift of the transfiguration as we go into the shadows of Lent.

A closer look at the churches in Thyatira and Sardis reveals that they are encouraged to wake up and repent, and persevere, even when everything around them looks hopeless.

In Women, Dance and Parish Religion in England, 1300-1640: Negotiating the Steps of Faith (Boydell & Brewer, 2022) Dr. Lynneth Miller Renberg presents a lively exploration of the medieval and early modern attitudes towards dance, as the perception of dancers changed from saints dancing after Christ into cows dancing after the devil. The devil's cows, impudent camels, or damsels animated by the devil: late medieval and early modern authors used these descriptors and more to talk about dancers, particularly women. Yet, dance was not always considered entirely sinful or connected primarily to women: in some early medieval texts, dancers were exhorted to dance to God, arm-in-arm with their neighbors, and parishes were filled with danced expressions of faith. What led to the transformation of dancers from saints dancing after Christ into cows dancing after the devil? Drawing on the evidence from medieval and early modern sermons, and in particular the narratives of the cursed carolers and the dance of Salome, this book explores these changing understandings of dance as they relate to religion, gender, sin, and community within the English parish. In parishes both before and during the English Reformations, dance played an integral role in creating, maintaining, uniting, or fracturing community. But as theological understandings of sacrilege, sin, and proper worship changed, the meanings of dance and gender shifted as well. Redefining dance had tangible ramifications for the men and women of the parish, as new definitions of what it meant to perform one's gender collided with discourses about holiness and transgression, leading to closer scrutiny and monitoring of the bodies of the faithful. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week, we're talking about why it's so hard for Catholics to find love, marriage, and that baby carriage, and how so much of the current conversation around dating is missing the mark.P.S. We recorded this talk before the Chapmans left town both for a family funeral and to spend time with Emily's mom, who is not doing well. Please keep them in your prayers. A Word from Our SponsorThis week's episode is brought to you by Select International Tours, who is excited to be offering a new pilgrimage for homeschooling mothers. Hosted by Sally Clarkson and Ainsley Arment, you're invited to spend 10 wonder-filled days, journeying through Normandy, Rouen, and Parish. To learn more visit SelectInternationalTours.com.Show Notes:“She's Probably Not Delaying Marriage” by Cartoons Hate HerThe Dating ProjectMartySacred SparkNational Catholic Singles Conference“Scarcity of College Men and the Decline in Marriage Among Non-College Americans”“The Illusion of Many Options”“Men on Dating Apps Are Aiming Too High, and Science Says It's Time to Stop”Visitation Sessions is a listener-supported publication. If you don't want to miss a minute of the conversation upgrade your subscription today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe