Podcasts about persons

Today is Trinity Sunday. This day marks the very foundation of the entire Christian liturgical year. Everything begins with the knowledge of God as He has been revealed to His Church. And our God has been revealed to us as Trinity: Three Divine and equal Persons, yet one God. Today Fr. Rooney reminds us all of some of the basic tenets that have been revealed to us about God, the Holy Trinity.

Kitrael Chin joins guest host Brooke Taylor sharing the profound impact of performing at the 2025 Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities at the Vatican. Elizabeth Wellendorf is an American nurse dedicating her life to serving disabled children at an orphanage in Bethlehem. Her mother Christina shares about her great work.

3 Hour Missing Persons MARATHON with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

On the great feast of the Holy Trinity, we recall that while our limited human intellect can conclude a great deal about a single, all-good God, it can tell us nothing about the mystery of the Trinity without the light of revelation. Although the dogma of the Trinity appears, on the surface, to be simple, we must remember to approach it with caution and humility lest we slip into heresy. Even so, it is still possible to speak of the internal life of the Holy Trinity with respect to the knowledge of and love the three Persons of the Trinity have for one another.

ENCORE EPISODEHow can we begin to understand the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, one God in three Persons? In this episode you'll hear of one perspective and how it can change your life.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061525.cfm

1. The Trinity Is Relational, Not Just Doctrinal The Most Holy Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a God to know. True Christian faith involves not just understanding the doctrine but entering into relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2. We Know the Persons of the Trinity Through Each Other To know the Father, we look to the Son. To know the Son, we receive the Holy Spirit. The persons of the Trinity reveal and glorify one another in perfect unity and love. 3. Knowing God Happens in Everyday Grace God draws near through simple, tangible means: reading Scripture, prayer, the Church, Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord's Supper. Through these, we are known, loved, and drawn deeper into communion with the Triune God.

Our mind can be our worst enemy, the invisible opponent who keeps us from staying in the battle with our visible opponents. We need to learn to pay attention to how our internal voice is talking to us. Does it tell us that we are a loser, does it call us stupid, or insist that we give up? If so, we really need to take control of our self talk, to focus of positive thoughts, encouragement, and hope. Persons of conscience in this time of great social struggle have to remain "cheerful" as we continue to fight the good fight.

Friends of the Rosary,Today is the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity. This feast, which falls on the first Sunday after Pentecost, originated in the ninth century to honor the Most Holy Trinity, our Triune God.The mystery of the Holy Trinity is a synthesis of Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost.It reflects our inner desire to share the life of God, as baptized in the name of the Blessed Trinity.Only in heaven, in union with Christ, will we properly understand what this fundamental dogma of our faith means.This mystery is based on the sublime truth that there is one God and in this one, eternal, incomprehensible God, there are three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.All three Persons participated in the work of our redemption.The Father created and called us to the faith by sending His Son to earth, for "God so loved the world as to give His only-begotten Son." The Son, the Redeemer, and Savior Jesus Christ became man, made us children of God, and died for us. The Holy Spirit, after Christ's ascension, became our Guide, Consoler, and Sanctifier, making us His temple.Sunday is the "Day of the Lord," the day of His resurrection, and the day of the Most Holy Trinity.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 15, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

We learn from Saint Alphonsus Liguori as he teaches us about Trinity Sunday.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast:Buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!

Read Online“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19–20 (Year B Gospel)Of all the great feasts we celebrate within the Church throughout the year, today's Solemnity presents us with a Mystery that is so deep and transcendent that our eternity will be spent in perpetual contemplation. The Trinity, the life of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, will never get old, never be fully understood, and will be the cause of our everlasting adoration and joy. Though the Church has used philosophical concepts to explain the Trinity, no human concept or description will ever fully explain Who God is. Though we can point to some general truths about God, we will never be able to fully depict the inner essence, depth, beauty and omnipotence of the Trinity.As we consider that fact, it's important to understand that the Trinity is not first a theological mystery we try to define. Rather, the Trinity is first a communion of Persons we are invited to know. We do not primarily come to know God through intellectual deduction. We come to know God through prayerful union with Him. Though theology is exceptionally useful and important, the essence of God is beyond any and every philosophical concept we can define.The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are Persons. And as Persons, they want to be known. And they want to be known primarily through a life of deep and intimate prayer. Praying to One Person, of course, is praying to all, since they are One God. But we are, nonetheless, called to a relationship of love with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And though our feeble minds may not be able to fully comprehend the essence of God, He will draw us deeper and deeper into a knowledge of Him if we let Him.Prayer often begins by saying prayers, by meditating upon Scripture, and by listening. But true prayer is something much deeper. True prayer is contemplative prayer that ultimately leads to divine union. Only God can initiate this form of prayer in our lives, and only God, through this deep form of prayer, can communicate Himself to us as He is. Some of the greatest mystics of our Church, such as Saint John of the Cross and Saint Teresa of Ávila, explain in their mystical theology that the deepest knowledge of God does not come through concepts or images. In fact, if we wish to obtain a knowledge of God in His essence, we must allow Him to purge every concept of Who He is so that the pure light of His essence can be poured forth upon our minds. This knowledge, they say, is beyond knowing “about” God. It's the beginning of a knowledge “of” God.Reflect, today, upon the Most Holy Trinity. As you do, say a prayer to God asking for a deeper and more intimate knowledge of Him. Ask Him to communicate to you His divine love and to open your mind and heart to a deeper understanding of Who He is. Try to humble yourself before the great Mystery of the inner life of God. Humility before the Mystery of God means that we know how little we know about Him and how little we know of Him. But that humble truth will help you move closer to the deeper relationship of love to which you are called.Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, please draw me into a relationship of love with You Who are one God and three divine Persons. May the mystery and beauty of Your life become more known and loved by me each day through the gift of transforming mystical prayer. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Holy Trinity via Web Gallery of ArtSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

100 Case 3 Hour Marathon of MISSING PERSON CasesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In this episode of The Guilty Files: Revisited, Brian and Dani pull back the heavy velvet curtain on one of the South's most chilling and misunderstood cases: The Corpsewood Manor Murders.Set deep in the remote woods of Georgia, the brutal killings of Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom in 1982 were far more than a simple robbery gone wrong.Brian uses his law enforcement and investigative background to walk us through the crime scene, the suspects, and the tragic chain of events that led two killers to this secluded sanctuary. Meanwhile, Dani peels back the layers of fear, rumor, and societal judgment that surrounded Corpsewood Manor—examining the cultural anxieties of the Bible Belt, homophobia, Satanic Panic, and the dangerous intersection of isolation and rumor-fueled hysteria.Together, they explore the media myths, police missteps, and moral panic that still linger around this case, asking hard questions about justice, bias, and the way small-town narratives can distort the truth. Was Corpsewood a true den of evil as some claimed? Or were Scudder and Odom simply unconventional victims in a deeply intolerant time?It's a case filled with shocking details, cultural complexities, and moral gray areas—and one that hits very close to home for Brian in more ways than one.

Persons with disabilities living in institutions face a heightened risk of being trafficked as their reliance on others for daily support can be manipulated; that's according to an expert in disability rights speaking at the United Nations.Eric Rosenthal leads Disability Rights International. He told a side event at COSP, the UN's largest annual meeting focusing on issues that persons living with disabilities face, that people isolated from their families are easier targets for exploitation.  The number of trafficking victims of all types has seen a troubling rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 25 per cent increase in global detections between 2019 and 2022.UN News' Anna O'Donnell sat down with Mr. Rosenthal and began by asking him to explain why people with disabilities are being trafficked. 

Ronan Kerleo is a member of Pan-European Party Volt Europa and Leader of the Volt Disability Network and is also one of the Board Members for Volt France, the French branch of Volt Europa.Ronan helped draft the Moonshot Programme for the last European elections, a unique programme supported by all our lists across Europe, which includes a number of important specific points on disability rights including  Making the CRPD a binding standard in European legal framework, recognising the General Comments of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as authoritative for their interpretation, - Push for a directive on deinstitutionalisation requiring Member States to establish a roadmap for moving away from the institutional model and immediately end the use of EU funds for the construction of new institutions- Create a European Disability Agency to ensure harmonised implementation at European level of the rights provided for in the CRPD- Abolish discriminatory protection régimes such as guardianship, which deny legal capacity for disabled people and support the implementation of new supported decision-making (SDM) models- Criminalise forced sterilisation.- Develop an inclusive and high-quality educational system that offers to all children, including those with all kinds of disabilities, the opportunity to achieve their potential.More recently, Ronan has have started to communicate externally as the Volt Disability Network, with an initial opinion piece that he wrote for European Independent Living Day on 5 MayFinally, on a more internal level, The Volt Disability Network is not only striving to improve internal accessibility at their events and communication, but also to promote greater understanding of the importance of ensuring that more and more disabled people can take on responsibilities within the party, and stand for election to represent Volt.Learn more about the Volt Disability Network via the links below:(https://volteuropa.org/european-election-electoral-programme) https://volteuropa.org/news/european-independent-living-dayIf you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast

A child victim of forced sterilization under Japan's now-defunct eugenics protection law said the surgery ruined his life, as he described his experiences at a U.N. event on disability rights on Tuesday 10th June in New York. “Because of the surgery, my life was thrown completely off course,” the 82-year-old man, who uses the pseudonym Saburo Kita, said at the event linked to a United Nations conference on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Episode notes: ‘Japanese man tells U.N. forced sterilization at 14 ruined his life': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/06/11/japanese-man-tells-u-n-forced-sterilization-at-14-ruined-his-life/

God is in the PURSUIT business.  He pursues humans.  Why? Well, it is not because of our amazing attributes. Here's how it goes:1.Because of His love: He had plenty of it amongst the trinity. Always had a lot of love going on with the Persons.  He never lacked for love.He could have been  self contained but  He did something with it:      2.Because He is a setter. He's decided to “share the love.”He SET it ON you. He decided to plop this down on your head.      3. Because of His promise to the family of God that came before youHe  SET HIS AFFECTION on the people of Israel, so that he could someday SET HIS AFFECTION on YOU. So that you would SET YOUR AFFECTION ON HIMhttps://youtu.be/UBsGTJEZJmk

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Krista Carr is joining us on the show again to give us an update about the recommendations for Track 2 MAiD policy changes. Back in March, Grant Hardy spoke to Krista, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, after she had appeared before the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Review Committee at the United Nations in Geneva. 2 months later, she is here to explain some of the committees' recommendations to us. Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Christopher and Eric round out All About Representation Month by asking you, our beloved Party People, about the queer people who have made the biggest impact in your life. Some of you went with ancient emperors, other chose lovers past and present. The result is a lively, warmhearted discussion of mentorship, community and friendship that ends our Pride Season celebration on an uplifting note. (Next month we'll do a hideously disturbing true crime episode again. Promise.)  

June 6, 2025 Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost - Psalm 104:24, 27-28, 30; antiphon: Liturgical TextDaily Lectionary: Numbers 20:1-21; Luke 20:19-44“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.” (Liturgical text)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. What's in your heart? If you're honest with yourself, most of it's not pretty! There's a good chance there's some anger toward your parents or teachers in there. Probably also some jealousy toward your friends or classmates who have newer cars, or bigger homes, or are smarter or more athletic than you. And I'm sure if you dug deep, you could find much uglier stuff than that.Not that this should surprise us. God's Word has plenty to say about our sinful hearts. Do you remember what God said before He told Noah to build the ark? “The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5). Or how about Jesus, when He said, “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander,” (Matthew 15:19)? There's plenty of sin in each of our hearts.Thankfully, God has promised to put something else into our hearts. “And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them” (Ezekiel 11:19). That new spirit God promises to put in our hearts is none other than His own Holy Spirit!This is why Pentecost is such a big deal! The Father and the Son send forth the Holy Spirit so that God Himself can come and fill our hearts, just as we pray in the Introit for the day. Here, we learn that all three Persons of the Trinity work in perfect harmony and unity to grant us salvation. The Father sends His only-begotten Son. The Son lives, dies, and rises for our salvation. And the Father and Son send us the Spirit through Jesus' Word and Sacraments to create and sustain faith in our hearts, a faith which clings to the promise of forgiveness in Jesus.So even though our hearts are filled with sin and will be as long as we live, we don't despair. The Holy Spirit resides in our hearts, too! This means that we live as redeemed children of God, knowing that Christ has washed away our sin and won't count them against us.And if that weren't enough, the Holy Spirit changes our sinful hearts as He dwells in them. By His power, we learn to truly love. “We love God because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). And, because we learn to love God, we also begin to love one another (1 John 4:7). No wonder the Church prays, “Come, Holy Spirit!”  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord, with all your graces now outpoured On each believer's mind and heart; Your fervent love to them impart. (LSB 497:1)- Rev. Aric Fenske, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Bear Creek, WI.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Andrew R. Jones identifies ten lies Satan uses in attempts to dismantle God's people and His kingdom. Find encouragement in God's Word of Truth and remember the final victory we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Chris DiCola lived in a studio apartment in LA with 7 other strangers and Jurb learns all about ethernet. Chris has been one of the most mentioned people on the show by previous guests, and today, we finally get to hear from him!While he mainly can be found at Signal Flow Studios recording and producing music from local and national acts, he has a rare performance July 11th with his iconic band Persons, Places, Things at Brothers Lounge, so BE THERE.Thank you, Chris! Follow him on IG here to get connected, and you can learn more about Chris or submit an inquiry for collaboration on his website here!PS - We have a special announcement at the end of this episode ;)Circle K is a proud sponsor of LoCLE Grown! Download the Inner Circle App (iPhone and Google Play) today to get .25 cents per gallon off your first 5 fill ups and 5 free drinks! Learn more here: https://www.circlek.com/inner-circlePlease support LG by following to get the latest episodes and leave us a review and/or 5-star rating.

The Missing Persons Identification Act requires law enforcement in Illinois to take a report immediately when they are notified of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System, called 'LEADS'.

The Missing Persons Identification Act requires law enforcement in Illinois to take a report immediately when they are notified of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System, called 'LEADS'.

The Missing Persons Identification Act requires law enforcement in Illinois to take a report immediately when they are notified of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System, called 'LEADS'.

D&P Highlight: We are learning more about the missing persons reports regarding a Jackson County Legislator. full 514 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:57:00 +0000 nEJwE11zavljCdfN0qH9h8eCl6GpHkKp news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: We are learning more about the missing persons reports regarding a Jackson County Legislator. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

These verses are on long flow of thought that specify the blessings we have from the 3 Persons of the Trinity. Join us as we continue to talk about the riches of God we have in Christ Jesus. Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero

Memory function in patients with opioid dependence treated with buprenorphine and methadone in comparison with healthy persons  Scientific Reports This study compared memory performance in patients treated with methadone or buprenorphine for drug abuse to healthy controls using the Wechsler Memory Scale. Healthy controls performed better than both treatment groups in mental control. Methadone patients scored higher than controls in personal and general information, while buprenorphine patients scored lower in associate learning. Longer buprenorphine treatment was linked to better overall memory scores, and patients on methadone for over two years showed better awareness of place and time compared to long-term buprenorphine users. Overall, neither medication showed major negative effects on memory except for mental control, which was impaired in both groups. Buprenorphine appeared to better preserve memory function over time than methadone.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

4 Hours of Missing Persons Cases with Steve Stockton #2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Jonathan Pageau (  @JonathanPageau  ) & John Vervaeke (  @johnvervaeke  ) have a conversation about the nature of Spirit and the importance of fellowship. We mention Paul Vanderklay (  @PaulVanderKlay  ), Elizabeth Oldfield (  @thesacredpodcast  ), Kale Zelden, Rod Dreer, James Filler, William Desmond, Iamblichus, Dionysius the Areopagite, Johannes Hoffken, Greg Enriqueus, Eric Hull, Dan Chappie, Mike Levin, Jordan Peterson, Jacques Derrida, Hilary Putnam, Willard Van Orman Quine, Catherine Pickstock, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Schelling, Owen Barfield, Alfred North Whitehead, Edwin Hutchins, Tanya Luhrmann, L.J. Savage, Parmenides, G.W.F. Hegel, Evan Thompson, St. Maximus the Confessor, St. Gregory of Nyssa, Aristotle, Martin Heidegger, Pavel Florensky, Alex O'Connor, Jesus Christ, Ezekiel, Moses, Muhammad, Michael Jordan, Sebastian Melmoth and more. Midwestuary Conference - https://www.midwestuary.com/What is Spirit Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMjEY3BOPPI&t=909sWhat is Spirit Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTAI_r31Ts00:00:00 - Introduction & Midwestuary Conference Announcement00:01:50 - What is Spirit? The Central Question00:03:30 - John's Opening: Relational Ontology & Com-unity00:09:15 - Jonathan's Opening: Synergy, St. Maximus, & the One and the Many00:14:50 - Spiritual Dualism vs. Monism: Deconstructing Modern Dichotomies00:22:30 - Jonathan on Traditional Views of Spirit & Angels00:29:08 - John: Non-Psychological Descriptors of Spirit (Mike Levin's work)00:30:50 - Jonathan: Spirit Animates All Things (St. Maximus)00:34:15 - Where is Self-Consciousness? Persons, Cities, and God-Man00:40:50 - Is Spirit Dependent on Humans? Perception vs. Projection00:44:50 - Going Back & Going Forward: Post-Kantian Neoplatonism00:50:20 - Exaptation, Incarnation, and Levels of Understanding00:53:40 - Barfield, Post-Contian Neoplatonism, and Integrating Science & Myth01:03:30 - Spirit and Fellowship: Superorganisms & Hyperobjects01:09:49 - Liturgy as Theurgy: Making Receptive to Theophany01:15:08 - Prophecy: Channeling the Group or Transcendent Knowledge?01:25:07 - Fellowship in the Digital Age: Breath, Fiber Optics, and AI01:30:00 - John: The Virtual Coming Alive & The Future of Theology (Claude AI)01:40:55 - Final Thoughts: Prioritizing Embodied Fellowship

In this curated selection from the Happy Space Podcast, I'm bringing back voices that challenge, inspire, and expand our thinking about designing for inclusion and accessibility. These encore episodes highlight conversations that continue to resonate—on neurodiversity, workplace design, and the small shifts that can make a big difference. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favourite, I hope these episodes offer fresh insight into how thoughtful design can help everyone show up and perform at their best.We have a declared global intent to be more inclusive of those with disabilities as expressed in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Despite being created in 2006 and with 183 countries on board, there is much work to do. Furthering this work is my guest today, Denis Boudreau. Find out how Denis connected his own feelings of being marginalized as a young boy to empathy and compassion for the disabled community and why there is such a strong business case to create more inclusive organizations. He also shares his perspective on what is getting in the way of leaders from taking action and what to do about it.Denis Boudreau has been bringing his talent to inclusive design in the online world since the early 2000s. Today he is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker helping organizations create truly inclusive digital experiences for everyone, especially those who are marginalized. Denis founded Inklusiv Communication to work with leaders who want to develop inclusive communication skills online or from the stage, and remove barriers for the up to 40% of the population who struggle with technology. CHAPTERS00:03:06 What brought Denis to what he does now00:06:10 Acts of compassion for others00:15:08 UN Convention for Rights with People with Disabilities00:21:53 Why businesses should consider the disabled00:28:14 What is holding leaders back?00:31:51 Asking others what they need to work best00:37:33 Is it safe to speak up?00:39:26 Navigating around our disabilities00:42:35 Denis' 15 KeysLINKSFor active links, visit www.clarekumar.com/podcastOntario ADAAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ActThe Americans with Disabilities ActAccessible Canada ActHow Can a Watermark be a Human Rights Issue?Happy Space Work Style ProfileEpisode 30 – Creating a Speak-Up Culture – with Stephen ShedletskyUnlock your 15 keys to a diverse and empowered workplaceThe Inclusive Speaker: How to Truly Connect With All of Your Audience Without Leaving Anyone BehindIMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)A blind person using a computer - creditColorblind test - creditPolice car chase -...

Send us a textThe liturgy is the participation of the People of God in the Work of God.We got into the work of God, specifically as seen from the Trinity as a whole and distinctly in their Persons.

In this curated selection from the Happy Space Podcast, I'm bringing back voices that challenge, inspire, and expand our thinking about designing for inclusion and accessibility. These encore episodes highlight conversations that continue to resonate—on neurodiversity, workplace design, and the small shifts that can make a big difference. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favourite, I hope these episodes offer fresh insight into how thoughtful design can help everyone show up and perform at their best.If we want our world to be more inclusive, we need to pay close attention to accessibility - the ease with which individuals can participate - at work, at home, and in daily life. Disability consultant Marjorie Aunos shares her highly relevant personal and professional lived experience. We explore what compelled Marj to dedicate her life to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities at a tender 20 years old, what motivated her when she became a paraplegic as a single mom to her 16-month-old son, and how to be a better ally to those who have accessibility challenges.Marjorie Aunos, Ph.D. is a researcher, speaker, and consultant on accessibility and inclusion. She teaches organizations and educators to solution-find and build environments that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to families with disabilities. Marjorie is an internationally award-winning speaker, author of Mom on Wheels: The Power of Purpose as a Paraplegic Parent and contributing author to We Got This: Essays By Disabled Parents. Her TEDx talk “What we can learn from disabled parents” has over 150,000 views. CHAPTERS00:03:20 Marjorie's journey00:08:00 Building support networks00:14:40 An invitation for greater empathy00:16:47 Purpose from a young age00:21:00 What has shifted in recent years?00:24:30 Visible vs. invisible challenges00:27:55 How and when to help00:30:14 Do we treat those with disabilities differently?00:34:00 Acknowledge the disabled as experts LINKSFyre FestivalBenny & Joon (1993)UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesHow Can a Watermark be a Human Rights Matter?Hidden DisabilitiesRick Hansen FoundationHold That Door…! Opportunities to Improve Accessibility are Closer Than You ThinkRemembering Air India Flight 182What we can learn from parents with disabilities | Marjorie Aunos | TEDxWesternU IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)Marjorie and Thomas - credit Marjorie AunosAccessible space - Envato ElementsOld wheelchair symbol - Wiki CommonsSunflower lanyard - credit Hidden...

Unsolved Mystery of McCoy  ////// 846Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com68 year old Terry Lee McCoy lived alone in a nice ranch style home on 38 acres of land. Few several months he had been working to sell the home and property to downsize but mysteriously he vanished. At his home there were obvious signs of foul play. Terry didn't just disappear he was murdered and likely by someone who knew him. His body was found 19 days later. There are several “Persons of Interest” in this still unsolved homicide case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension tip line 1-877-996-6222. You may be eligible for a reward.  Beer of the Week - Grain Belt Beer Premium Lager Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.  Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page.  Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter! 

This week, I got to talk with Tori Eldridge about her newest novel Kaua'i Storm. Tori shares the inspiration for the book, how her settings matter so much to her, and how this book had her personally invested in nailing the culture.Kaua'i Storm SynopsisReturning to Kaua‘i, park ranger Makalani finds her family divided and their way of life at risk in this rich and emotional adventure by the bestselling author of the Lily Wong series.After ten years as a national park ranger in Oregon, Makalani Pahukula is back on Kaua‘i for her grandmother's birthday. Having been gone for so long, Makalani finds the disconnect with her people and her struggles have never been more profound. Neither has her need to reacquaint herself with everything she left behind. When she reaches the homestead, she finds a bickering family and the disconcerting news that her cousins—a failed college football player and a rebellious teenage girl—have gone missing.Makalani hopes they just ran off, too careless to realize the worry they've caused. But when hunters find a dead body in the Keālia Forest Reserve, Makalani fears something ominous is at play, and the search for her cousins grows more desperate. Although her help may not be welcomed by family and locals, Makalani is determined to solve a mystery that poses a greater risk than anyone imagines.The investigation will open her heart, reawaken her love for the land she calls home, and strengthen her bond with her family. Because no matter how long she's been away, for Makalani, Hawai‘i is in her blood. Check out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on Instagram

Gardaí have upgraded the missing persons case of Fiona Pender, who was pregnant when she went missing in 1996, to a murder investigation as a new search operation is set begin this week for the Offaly woman.Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun, joins Kieran to discuss.

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.” John 14:23–24The Father and the Son are One. Their unity is perfect in every way. They share one divine nature. Yet they are distinct Persons. They are not only perfectly united as One God, they are also able to be in a loving communion of unity with each other. The mystery of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is a mystery so deep that we will never fully comprehend Them. They are the “unknowable God” Whom we seek to know. Thus, our relationship with God is an ongoing journey by which we plunge ourselves into this mystery more deeply every day and through eternity.Today's Gospel gives us a glimpse into the glorious unity of God, but it goes further. It also reveals the desire in the Heart of God to come and dwell within us. If we love God and keep His Word, the Trinity will come to us and dwell within us. “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.” This invitation given to us to share in the unity of God is also a mystery too deep for words.As a child, perhaps you were taught about the mystery of the Trinity by being shown a three-leaf clover. Each petal represents one of the divine Persons, but the whole leaf represents Their unity. We benefit from this simplistic imagery to help us begin to understand Who God is. But in reality, there is only one thing that will help to fully reveal God's very Self to us. What is that one thing? It is exactly what Jesus spoke about: Loving obedience to the Word of God. Obedience to the Word of God is the best expression of love we can offer to God. This is because God's Word is Truth in its fullness. When we understand this Truth and live by it, then this is love. Furthermore, this form of loving obedience will result in something that is unimaginable. It will result in the indwelling of the Most Holy Trinity in our souls: “...and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”Though this language is clouded and mysterious, when the Most Holy Trinity comes to dwell within a person, the cloud begins to be lifted and the mystery begins to become known. Therefore, the only way to begin to discover this incomprehensible mystery of the life of the Most Holy Trinity is to allow the Trinity to dwell within you. And the only way to invite God to do so is through love of Him. And the only way to love Him is through obedience to the Word of God. Jesus is the Word of God. We especially come to know Him as the Word of God through our reading of the Scriptures and by living the message it proclaims. Reflect, today, upon the most central calling you have been given. That mission is to become a dwelling place for God. And that is only accomplished by your love of God which is expressed through obedience to His Word. Ponder obedience. Tell God you will obey His every command of love. Look at your actions and consider any ways that you fail in obedience to all that our Lord has commanded. Where you see any deviation, know that correcting that deviation is the pathway not only to a deeper love but also the pathway to a fuller unity with the Triune God Who seeks to unite Himself to you from within. Most Holy Trinity, Unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come dwell within me. I pray for the gift of love of You, expressed through my obedience to Your every command that is revealed through Your holy Word. May I become more fully aware of every way I delay in my obedience so that I may change my ways and open myself more fully to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Nate talks all about the 70 miler in this episode with longtime local paddler, Dale Persons. Dale is a 2025 inductee into the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame. He has 31 finishes in the 70 including a career best 5th place in the Pro Class. Dale reminisces on his favorite race memories and mentions how he first got involved with the sport. He has also been a high school wrestling official for over 25 years and has a real love for being on the mat.

Today we have 4 Missing Persons Cases that you likely haven't heard of - Stories about people that went missing without an explanation. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like or rate the podcast, and leave me a comment with your thoughts if the platform your own supports it! If you have a story to submit, would like to find where to listen to the podcast, or want to find me on social media platforms, all of that info can be found at https://www.astheravendreams.com You can also send stories into my subreddit (r/theravensdream) or email them to me at AsTheRavenDreams@gmail.com Want to check out some ATRD Podcast Merch? ➤ https://teechip.com/stores/astheravendreams Or for signed merch ➤ https://ko-fi.com/AsTheRavenDreams I wrote a novel, "The Insomniac's Experiment" by Raven Adams! Check it out on amazon (Or you can email me for a signed copy!) Join Patreon to get early access and support the Podcast! ➤ https://www.patreon.com/AsTheRavenDreams Check out my gaming channel with my pal Ghost_Ink ➤ @superNefariousBros On YouTube Disclaimer ➤ Episodes include a content warning for language and sensitive/disturbing content. Listener discretion is always advised. ALL Audio and visuals on this podcast are copyright of AS THE RAVEN DREAMS / RAVEN ADAMS and may not be duplicated, in any format. Bless This Mess. #AsTheRavenDreams #TrueScaryStories #GlitchInTheMatrix Thank you to Tom K. For assisting me with this true crime episode. TimeStamps… There will be one ad break after the first case. 1 ➤ 01:45 2 ➤ 10:24 3 ➤ 18:41 4 ➤ 28:15 ----- #TrueScaryStories #AsTheRavenDreams #GlitchInTheMatrix #RedditStories And Remember; You are loved, you are important, and you are valid. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for tuning in to Forever Haunted Podcast. Feel free to check out our sister podcasts, Bone Chilling Tales to Keep You Awake Podcast, A Truly Haunted Podcast and True Whispers a True Crime Podcast. See you on the next dreadful episode. #scarystories #realstories #horrorpodcasts are #horrorpodcasts #horrorpodcast #horror #horrormovies #podcast #horrorfilms #horrorfilm #podcasts #horrormovie #film #films #movies #movie #horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #damnedmovies #moviesofthedamned #horrorobsessed #horrorfans #halloween #horrornerd #horrorfanatic #horrorpod #horrorfan #slasher #paranormal #horrorjunkie #horrorpodcaster #horrorgram #horrorcomedy #scarystories #scary #creepy #horrorstories #horror #scaryfacts #creepypasta #creepyfacts #creepystories #creepyfact #scaryfact #horrormovies #halloween #conspiracytheory #conspiracy #horrorstory #scarymovie #scaryposts #conspiracytheories #scarythreads #spooky #scaryvideo #horrorfacts #paranormal #horrorfan #horrors #scarymemes #haunted #horrorfact #ghost   Warning: This podcast may be: frightening · scaring · hair-raising · terrifying · petrifying · spine-chilling · bloodcurdling · chilling · horrifying · alarming · appalling · daunting · formidable · fearsome · nerve-racking · unnerving · eerie · sinisterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/forever-haunted-podcast--4354711/support.

This is a replay of Enrique's story. It's been almost 5 years since the remains of Enrique Roman-Martinez washed ashore in North Carolina. Someone knows something.In May 2020, Fort Bragg Paratrooper SPC Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing at Cape Lookout on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Days later, his decapitated head washed onto shore. Many questions about the circumstances surrounding Enrique's murder have gone unanswered. Why did it take 19 hours for Enrique's fellow soldiers to make a 911 call? Why was information withheld that could have helped in the investigation? Where was the loyalty that was expected of soldiers when wearing the uniform of the United States Army?Today, Dawn is joined by a very special guest - Enrique's sister, Griselda Martinez. Griselda is a warrior in this fight for justice. ___________________________________Call to Action: If anyone has any information about the murder of Enrique Roman-Martinez, please contact Army CID special agents:910-396-8777.Persons who wish to remain anonymous will be honored to the degree allowable under the law, and the information will be held in the strictest confidence allowable. Go Fund MeChange.orgFor more information on Enrique's case and to view timelines, interactive maps, and more - visit my friends at Uncovered.com.The link to Enrique's case is here___________________________________Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn  Sound Editing by moInspoMusic by Tymur Khakimov from PixabayAdditional episode Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay ____________________________________REACH OUT:methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramTwitterDIVE INTO MORE:MethodandMadnessPodcast.com ____________________________________Sources:For a list of sources used, visit the podcast website: MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

Send us a textWe truly enjoyed interviewing Tony. There will likely be a second episode. After listening to this one we know you'll see why we need to have him on again. Lots of subjects were covered in a slightly longer episode than normal. Tony Pallotta started training dogs in 1993, with over 25 years of experience thus far, his knowledge and experience has made him a leader within his industry. Like most it is not uncommon he started out in obedience training and found within him the passion and desire to learn, absorb and to become more competent and proficient within. It was with that mindset and goal he began to study and train in the sport of Schutzhund. Once he became proficient in Schutzhund as a successful handler and decoy. He realized early on that he felt there were some key components missing that caused him to raise some questions about what was being achieved and what was being taught to believe in. Subsequently he continued on with his desire to study and research and he began to prepare dogs for protection sports. This tested the handler's skills as well as the dog's skills to work in un-patterned programs. This is known as a real street type application in personal protection for both K9 and Handler. This experience allowed the furthering of comprehension and knowledge base by competing in protection venues such as, K9 Pro Sport's, Sundog Protection Pro Series and Iron dog.His desire to understand and specialize within the field took him to Italy. While in Italy working with Renzo Zolli and his community of training partners reaching into Austria and abroad, there a re-affirmation of skill set and advancement occurred. The realization that there was so much more to learn he continued on his travels to study disciplines and to further acquire a knowledge of skills and excellence, it was then that he landed in the Netherlands and began working with Erik Huft in the KNPV program. This was an unanticipated, eye opening experience for Tony and a catapult into a whole new style of training in the world of working dogs. At that time little was known about the Royal Dutch Police Dog Association Program outside of the Netherlands. Many of the world's Elite Military and police K9's have come from this program and it was with great honor for Tony to have been given the opportunity to work and study with such high caliber trainer's.https://workingk9.ca/workingk9-trainer.htmlWe are pleased to announce that Vested Interest in K9's has become our newest sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org. Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the RAMWDDP10 discount code.Welcome our sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.comHLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2025 conference will be April 1,2,3, 2025. Register today at www.htlk9.com. Welcome out newest sponsor NCK9LLC. Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us

This lecture is entitled Populations, Persons, and Precision Medicine: The Ethics of Emerging Information Technologies. It was presented by Paul Scherz of (then) the University of Virginia on March 22, 2024, at the University of Chicago.

As we bring this series of letters from St. Francis to a close I thought it fitting to finish with some letters in which the Saint references his own soul.  What were the spiritual lessons that he himself learned on his journey as a Christian engaged in the affairs of the world?  By looking at the themes that he evokes in letters about himself we can find lessons that we can apply to ourselves in our situations as leaders today.  We can learn from him something of the love of God.

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One thing a Christian leader can be sure of is that they will be asked to carry the cross with Jesus.  But carrying a cross isn't easy for anybody and few of us embrace it as we should.  St. Francis de Sales, and early master of the 1600's, knew this very well and he wrote to the leaders of this world with encouragement to carry the cross that God gave them with Jesus.  But what does this mean for us today?  By reading letters that he wrote to persons of the world we can discover some of what he meant.

This week, Drewby and Yergy head to South Carolina to discuss the sad case of Heather Baynard, a 14-year-old girl living with spastic quadriplegia, a form of cerebral palsy. Due to her condition, her 21-year-old brother, Edward, became her State sponsored caretaker. But due to the pandemic, no one actually stopped into the Baynard home to make sure that Heather was actually being taken care of. So when her parents brought her to the emergency room and plunked her down like a "sack of potatoes" and it was clear to everyone that Heather had been dead for some time, there were of course, question as to how this vulnerable teenage girl was allowed to suffer and die in such a horrific manner.  Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.harrisnadeaumortuary.com/obituaries/heather-baynard https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/heather-baynard-obituary?id=34271037 https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/104076/103124--Gaffney-Couple-and-Son-Found-Guilty-of-The-Murder-of-Special-Needs-Daughter https://people.com/parents-son-convicted-murder-daughter-disabilities-8739246 https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/104076/103124--Gaffney-Couple-and-Son-Found-Guilty-of-The-Murder-of-Special-Needs-Daughter https://nypost.com/2024/11/04/us-news/south-carolina-family-neglected-disabled-daughter-whose-rotted-legs-looked-like-raw-meat-so-severely-she-died/ https://public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/ https://public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/inmateDetails.do?id=%2000395666 https://public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/inmateDetails.do?id=%2000395603 https://public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/inmateDetails.do?id=%2000395584 https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/10/31/upstate-family-found-guilty-murder-worst-case-child-neglect/ https://local12.com/news/nation-world/worst-case-neglect-seen-family-sentenced-murder-teen-with-disabilities-disabled-heather-baynard-mother-father-horrific-brutal-conditions-garbage-infested-roaches-animal-urine-feces-cerebral-palsy-life-prison-malnourished-medical-care-south-carolina https://lawandcrime.com/crime/extreme-signs-of-disintegration-mother-father-and-son-allowed-severely-disabled-14-year-old-girl-to-waste-away-in-a-crib-where-she-was-covered-in-urine-and-feces/ https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/3-sentenced-in-cherokee-co-murder-of-teen-with-disabilities/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyS6tu-GoNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqrYU439rF4 https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/08/01/new-lawsuit-reveals-deplorable-conditions-child-abuse-case/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YH5_uKTzlc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReIEiniEnCE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Lacey_Fletcher https://www.wafb.com/2024/03/20/parents-lacey-fletcher-sentenced-daughters-death/ https://www.29news.com/2024/03/21/parents-autistic-daughter-who-melted-into-couch-sentenced/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11442890/ https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2024/12/10/lawmakers-propose-bill-to-close-gap-in-sc-homicide-by-child-abuse-law/76800103007/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52bAsTfYdbE&t=1s https://www.facebook.com/AxcessHomeCare/ https://www.google.com/search?q=types+of+cerebral+palsy https://www.google.com/search?q=Spastic+Quadriplegia https://www.axcesscare.com/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239331107/lacey_ellen-fletcher https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/crime-against-persons-disabilities-2009-2019-statistical-tables#:~:text=Persons%20with%20cognitive%20disabilities%20had,those%20against%20persons%20without%20disabilities. https://www.29news.com/2024/03/21/parents-autistic-daughter-who-melted-into-couch-sentenced/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1721448/#:~:text=Among%20twins%2C%20if%20one%20twin,are%20particularly%20at%20high%20risk

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Melissa Cain Travis about her article, “Persons Don't Disintegrate: Apple TV's ‘Severance' and the Continuity of Identity Problem” https://www.equip.org/articles/persons-dont-disintegrate-apple-tvs-severance-and-the-continuity-of-identity-problem/  and Julie Miller about her sidebar article, “‘Severance' and the Good Life”. https://www.equip.org/articles/severance-and-the-good-life/  (Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Apple TV's Severance)  Related articles and podcasts to this subject: Episode 297 Why are we down here still working in the dark? (A Web TV Series Review of Severance)Why are we down here still working in the dark? (A Web TV Series Review of Severance)Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 435: The Pathos of the Reflective Naturalist: Meaning, Happiness, and Eternity in our HeartsThe Pathos of the Reflective Naturalist: Meaning, Happiness, and Eternity in our HeartsEpisode 282: Scientific Materialism and the Origin of Life ProblemFacing The Abyss: Scientific Materialism and the Origin of Life ProblemEpisode 238: Scientific Materialist Manifesto: The Pursuit of Meaning in a Godless UniverseScientific Materialist Manifesto: The Pursuit of Meaning in a Godless UniverseEpisode 062: How the Structure and Comprehensibility of the Universe Reveal a Mindful MakerA Grand Cosmic Resonance: How the Structure and Comprehensibility of the Universe Reveal a Mindful MakerDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

Read OnlinePhilip said to Jesus, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father'?” John 14:8–9Today's liturgical feast is in honor of two of the Apostles, Philip and James the Lesser.  Little is known about James other than that he was chosen by our Lord for the apostolic ministry and that we have one of his letters, which is contained in the New Testament.  James eventually went to Jerusalem and led the Church for a few decades until he was stoned to death as a martyr. Philip preached in Greece, Phrygia and Syria.  He and Saint Bartholomew were thought to have been crucified upside down. Philip preached upside down from the cross until his death.In the Gospel for today's Mass, we are presented with an encounter that Philip had with Jesus. Though this encounter appears to be a rebuke of Philip by Jesus, it's a rebuke that is quite heartfelt. Jesus says, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip?” Jesus did, indeed, spend much time with His disciples. They stayed together, ate together, traveled together and spent much time talking with each other. Therefore, Jesus' comments to Philip emanated from His real and lived personal relationship with Philip.Take the first part of that statement to begin with. “Have I been with you so long…” Imagine Jesus saying this to you. Is this something He would be able to say to you? Is it true that you do spend much time with Him? Do you spend time reading the Gospels, speaking to Him from the depths of your heart, conversing with Him, praying to Him and listening to His gentle voice?But Jesus goes on: “...and you still do not know me...?” This is a humble truth that is important to admit. It is true that even those who have a very deep and transforming life of prayer do not know our Lord deeply enough. There is no limit to the transformation that can take place in our lives when we know Jesus personally.Jesus' statement goes on: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” So the next question is this: “Do you know the Father?” Do you know the Father's love, His care for you, His perfect will? Though the Father and the Son are united as one God, They are still distinct Persons, and we must, therefore, work to establish a relationship of love with each one of them.As initially mentioned, the comments from Jesus are a gentle rebuke of love to Philip, and He wants to speak this same gentle rebuke to you. But it's a rebuke of love meant to encourage you to get to know Him better. It's an invitation to personalize your relationship with Jesus and the Father in a real and concrete way. Do you know Him? Do you know the Son of God? Do you know the Father in Heaven?Reflect, today, upon these loving questions of our Lord as if they were spoken to you. Let His words encourage you to get to know Him more deeply. Pray for your relationship to become more personal and transforming. And as you get to know our Lord more intimately, know that it is also the Father in Heaven Whom you are getting to know. My divine and personal Lord, it is the deepest desire of Your Sacred Heart to know me and to love me. Fill my heart with this same desire so that I will not only know You, dear Lord, but also the Father in Heaven. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your perfect love and pray that I may open myself to that love more fully each and every day. Saints Philip and James, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Paolo Veronese, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

I will be on America's Most Wanted: Missing Persons Monday night (April 28th) at 8pm ET on Fox and Tuesday on Hulu! I really hope you'll check out the show and support the cases we're covering. Make sure to use #AmericasMostWanted to talk about the show and let us know what other cases you would like to see covered. Let's bring them home!