Podcasts about popes

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.For this "Hollywood Edition" of the Great Rosary Campaign, let us pray for the conversion of one of the world's greatest film composers: Hans Zimmer. Whether it be "Prince of Egypt," "Gladiator," or Batman, Zimmer has written some of the world's favorite music. In gratitude for his work, and out of love for his soul, let us pray that comes to the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church, and that his gifts may be fully put in the service of Christ.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

7:00 - Todd and Ellen examine the news from a Catholic perspective7:20 - Joseph Pronechen on Popes and the Sacred Heart7:40 - Archbishop Mark Rivituso discusses his upcoming trip to Rome

Do you understand why there is a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Maybe you wonder why there would be a devotion to a heart. Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to break down the incredible devotion to the Sacred Heart and how it is rooted in Sacred Scripture, the tradition of the Church, and in the writings of Popes. Timmerie also discusses the incredible science behind Eucharistic miracles and what they have to do with the heart of Christ. Do you struggle to believe in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Celebrate the month of June dedicated to the Eucharist and the Sacred Heart! Resources mentioned: Haurietis Aquas- Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus (May 15, 1956) | PIUS XII Listen to the podcast: Month of the Eucharist & Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is more than a symbol.  Jesus truly loves us with his heart.  This love is fully human: emotional, warm, tender, encouraging.  This love is fully divine: all powerful, infinite, eternal.   To appreciate this love we need to live in it and pray about it.  Let's "enter into the Sacred Heart of Jesus," as saints and Popes alike have encouraged us.  There we find new strength for our own love of God and others.  

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What's the difference between winging it or telling a lie?  Plus…is there something in the big book that tells the tale of a big national political leader verbally attacking a well respected man of religion?    I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What's the difference between winging it or telling a lie?  Plus…is there something in the big book that tells the tale of a big national political leader verbally attacking a well respected man of religion?    I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.For this "Hollywood Edition" of the Great Rosary Campaign, and in light of this week's release of his new movie "Disclosure Day," let us pray for the conversion of arguably the world's greatest living filmmaker: Steven Spielberg. His new movie focuses on the UAP/"alien" phenomenon, he has described it as "true," and said it would raise profound religious questions for the whole world. Particularly now, let us pray that Steven Spielberg comes to the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church, and that his gifts may be put in the service of Christ.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Episode Notes The secret fourth member of SuperWhoLock has ended, attempting to squeeze 6 hours of plot into 100 minutes. The forecasters weigh in on their feelings about Good Omens season 3, have a look for some fics about it all, and answer hard hitting questions like: Is Free Will Real?  Who is the coolest pope?  Was chitty chitty bang bang sentient? Discussion of the finale ends at 35 minutes, but discussion does seep in every so often so be warned, its hard to do this one completely spoiler free. Enjoying the show? Got a fic you'd like us to read? Hate the show and you want to tell us anyway? Come find us on our social media; tumblr: the-shipping-forecasters tiktok: 'theshippingforecast' instagram: 'fanficsandchill' Bluesky: ShipForecast.bsky.social twitter theshipforecast

Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācijas prezidents Roberts Grinbergs uzskata, ka kultūrvēsturiskais mantojums nav tikai stāsts par pagātni. Tas ir arī par cilvēkiem, kuri šodien glābj, atjauno un piešķir jaunu dzīvi pilīm un muižām, veidojot tās par kultūras, tūrisma un kopienu centriem. Latvijā nav viena precīza skaita, kas atbildētu uz jautājumu, cik pilu un muižu valstī ir bijis. Gadsimtu gaitā tās pārbūvētas, paplašinātas, apvienotas vai zudušas, taču kultūrvēsturiskais mantojums joprojām saglabājas daudzviet Latvijā. Par tā nozīmi, saglabāšanas izaicinājumiem un cilvēkiem, kuri vēsturiskajām ēkām dod otru elpu, intervijā Lienei Jakovļevai stāsta Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācijas prezidents Roberts Grinbergs. Vēsture nav pagātne – tā ir šodienas stāsts Lai gan no malas var šķist, ka interese par pilīm un muižām saistīta tikai ar pagātnes izpēti, Roberts Grinbergs uzsver – šī joma ir pārsteidzoši dinamiska. «Man tas ir stāsts par to, kā mūsdienu notikumus un procesus ieraudzīt caur vēsturisko notikumu prizmu,» atzīst Roberts Grinbergs. Nesen viņš atgriezies no Vācijas, kur apmeklējis Meklenburgas un Pomerānijas reģiona pilis un muižas. Šādi braucieni ļauj salīdzināt Baltijas un Vācijas pieredzi, vērot līdzīgas attīstības tendences un meklēt kopīgus risinājumus kultūras mantojuma saglabāšanā. No padomju laika posta līdz atjaunošanas stāstiem Daudzas Latvijas muižas un pilis padomju gados tika pielāgotas pavisam citām vajadzībām – tajās ierīkoja skolas, saimniecības ēkas vai citas institūcijas. Tomēr Roberts Grinbergs uzsver, ka daudz kas ir atkarīgs no cilvēkiem. Ja vietējie iedzīvotāji spējuši novērtēt ēku kultūrvēsturisko nozīmi, mantojums saglabājies. Turpretī citviet tas ticis iznīcināts vai zaudēts. Taču arī šķietami pazudušas vērtības mēdz atgriezties. Nereti šķūņos, bēniņos vai saimniecības ēkās tiek atrastas vēsturiskas mēbeles, mākslas darbi vai citi priekšmeti, kas desmitgadēm ilgi bijuši aizmirsti. «Nekas nav zudis. Tas viss vēl ir tepat, tikai dažkārt uz laiku pazudis no cilvēku apziņas,» uzskata Grinbergs. Pēdējo 25 gadu laikā – būtisks izrāviens Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācija šogad atzīmē 25 gadu jubileju. Atskatoties uz paveikto, asociācijas prezidents secina, ka ceturtdaļgadsimta laikā notikušas ievērojamas pārmaiņas. Divtūkstošo gadu sākumā tikai veidojās izpratne, ka kultūrvēsturiska ēka var kļūt par tūrisma galamērķi. Starp pirmajiem veiksmīgajiem piemēriem Roberts Grinbergs min Kukšu muižu, kas kļuva par vienu no pionieriem kultūras tūrisma un viesmīlības jomā. Vēlāk attīstības impulsu deva arī Rīgas koka apbūves kvartālu atjaunošana, īpaši Kalnciema kvartāls, kas iedvesmoja cilvēkus pievērsties vēsturisko ēku atdzimšanai arī ārpus galvaspilsētas. Par vienu no veiksmīgākajiem jaunākās paaudzes piemēriem Grinbergs sauc Abgunstes muižu, kas pēdējos gados kļuvusi par populāru kultūras un pasākumu norises vietu. Jauna tendence – muižas atjauno draugu kopienas Pēdējos gados parādījusies vēl viena tendence – vēsturisko ēku atjaunošanā iesaistās nevis viens īpašnieks, bet draugu un domubiedru grupas. Šādos projektos cilvēki apvieno resursus un idejas, veidojot koprades telpas, kultūras centrus un dažādus sabiedriskus projektus. «Nav svarīgi, vai tur ir viesnīca, restorāns vai vienkārši dzīvojamā telpa. Galvenais, ka mantojums tiek saglabāts,» uzsver Grinbergs. Kad bijušie skolēni glābj savu skolu Īpaši emocionāli esot stāsti par vēsturiskajās muižās ierīkotajām skolām. Demogrāfisko pārmaiņu dēļ daudzas lauku skolas tiek slēgtas, taču arvien biežāk bijušie skolotāji vai absolventi nevēlas pieļaut, ka viņu skolas ēka aiziet bojā. Viņi iegādājas ēkas, iesaistās to apsaimniekošanā vai palīdz attīstīt tūrisma un kultūras aktivitātes. «Kamēr ir cilvēki, kuriem šīs vietas rūp, tikmēr būs arī nākotne šiem objektiem,» saka Roberts Grinbergs. No Ventspils līdz doktora studijām mākslas vēsturē Pats Roberts Grinbergs sevi dēvē par kurzemnieku ar dziļām saknēm. Viņa dzimtas vēsture saistīta ar Popes muižas apkārtni, taču interese par muižām un vēsturi nav radusies bērnībā. Tieši pretēji – bērnībā viņš Popes muižu uztvēris vienkārši kā skolas ēku. Pēc studijām kultūras vadībā un menedžmentā viņš turpināja izglītību vēsturē, bet šobrīd studē doktorantūrā mākslas vēsturē. «Man ir svarīgi redzēt šo tēmu daudzpusīgi. Muižniecības vēsture nav tikai vēsture – tā ir arī arhitektūra, māksla, mūzika un cilvēku stāsti,» viņš skaidro. Kā divi dzīvokļi Ķengaragā papildināja Rundāles pils muzeju Viens no pēdējo gadu neparastākajiem Roberta Grinberga profesionālajiem stāstiem saistīts ar grāmatu kolekcionāru Konstantīnu Tihomirniju. Pēc kolekcionāra nāves viņa mantinieku rīcībā palika vairāk nekā 6000 vērtīgu sējumu, kas glabājās divos dzīvokļos Ķengaragā. Grinbergs rosināja Rundāles pils muzejam uzsākt sarunas ar ģimeni, un rezultātā visa kolekcija nonāca muzeja krājumā. Pētot grāmatas, atklājās, ka tajās ir ievērojami vairāk Kurzemes hercoga Pētera Bīrona bibliotēkas eksemplāru, nekā iepriekš bija zināms. «Muzejs bija patiesi pārsteigts. Tas bija nozīmīgs papildinājums Latvijas kultūras mantojumam,» viņš stāsta. Vēl daudz kas gaida atklāšanu Roberts Grinbergs ir pārliecināts, ka daudz vērtību joprojām atrodas privātās mājās, bēniņos un šķūņos.  Tieši tāpēc publiskie stāsti par atrastajiem priekšmetiem nereti iedvesmo arī citus pārskatīt ģimenes mantojumu un meklēt vēstures liecības savā īpašumā. Viņš min piemēru par ģimeni Saulkrastos, kas muzejam nodevusi vēsturiskas bīdermeijera mēbeles, kuras gadiem ilgi glabājušās mājās bez skaidras izpratnes par to vērtību. Ne visas muižas sagaida glābējus Tomēr situācija nav tikai optimistiska. Latvijā joprojām ir daudz pamestu un degradētu kultūras pieminekļu. Nereti īpašnieki gadiem gaida iespēju objektus pārdot par ievērojami augstāku cenu, neveicot nekādus saglabāšanas darbus. «Potenciāls ir milzīgs, bet īpašnieki dažkārt gaida labākus laikus. Tā rodas situācija – pašam nevajag, bet citiem arī netiek dota iespēja,» saka Grinbergs. Piļu un muižu festivāls aicina doties ceļā Vasarā Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācija turpina tradicionālo piļu un muižu apceļošanas iniciatīvu, kas šogad pārtapusi par festivālu. Apmeklētāji tiek aicināti ne tikai iepazīt kultūrvēsturiskos objektus, bet arī veidot foto galerijas un dalīties savos iespaidos. Fotogrāfijās jāfiksē noteikti elementi – piemēram, pils tornis, muižas kaķis, kamīns vai citi organizatoru izvirzītie objekti. «Svarīgi ir vienkārši doties ceļā. Daudzas vietas vēl aizvien gaida savus atklājējus,» saka Roberts Grinbergs. Kultūras mantojums ir cilvēku stāsts Runājot par nākotni, Latvijas Piļu un muižu asociācijas prezidents uzsver, ka kultūras mantojuma saglabāšana nav tikai īpašnieku vai muzeju uzdevums. Tajā var iesaistīties ikviens – arhitekts, vēsturnieks, uzņēmējs vai vienkārši interesents, kurš vēlas palīdzēt ar zināšanām, laiku vai atbalstu. «Varbūt nevajag pašam kļūt par muižas īpašnieku. Pietiek paskatīties apkārt, iesaistīties un palīdzēt saglabāt to, kas mums jau ir,» viņš saka.

TIME Magazine's Person of the Year list has a long history of presidents, world leaders, popes, cultural icons, scientists, whistleblowers, astronauts, and now even artificial intelligence.In this episode of MX3 Podcast, we look at how TIME's most influential names have changed over the decades — from FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Clinton, Obama, and Queen Elizabeth II to Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Taylor Swift, and the rise of AI.We also discuss how politics, culture, fame, technology, and public influence have shifted over time, and why today's “most influential” people may look very different than they did in the past.MX3 Podcast is where we discuss money, motivation, and relevant events.Visit us at www.mx3.vipWhat do you think makes someone truly influential — power, fame, money, culture, leadership, or impact? Drop your answer in the comments.Like, subscribe, and join the conversation.Support the showMX3 Podcast on Youtubewww.youtube.com/@mx3podcastContact MX3 PodcastTweet us: @mx3podcastEmail us: info@mx3.vipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-wright-9397b23a/Thanks for listening & keep on living your life the Wright way!

As Pope Pope Leo XIV prepares for his visit to Valencia, one of Spain's greatest religious mysteries is once again back in the spotlight: the search for the true Holy Grail. And surprisingly, Spain has not one… but two famous chalices, both believed by some historians and believers to be the authentic cup used by Jesus during the Last Supper.The best known contender is kept inside Valencia Cathedral. Known as the Holy Chalice of Valencia, this small dark red agate cup has a story worthy of a Hollywood movie. Tradition says Saint Peter took it from Jerusalem to Rome, where early Christians protected it during periods of persecution. Later, during the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century, the relic was secretly moved across northern Spain, hidden in monasteries deep in the Pyrenees before eventually arriving in Valencia in the 1400s.What makes this grail especially fascinating is that several Popes, including Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI, have actually used it during Mass. While the Vatican has never officially confirmed it as the authentic Holy Grail, historians agree that parts of the cup date back to the time of Christ.But Valencia is not alone. In the city of León, inside the ancient Basílica de San Isidoro, another chalice challenges Valencia 's claim. Known as the Chalice of Doña Urraca, researchers created worldwide headlines after suggesting it may also have travelled from Jerusalem through Egypt before reaching medieval Spain through royal alliances and Christian kingdoms.Faith, history, politics, and legend all collide in these mysterious cups. Whether authentic or not, Spain has become one of the world's most unexpected guardians of one of Christianity's greatest legends.For Jorge: Small Group Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingwithjorge.com/Small group tours Spain, cultural tours Spain and Portugal, authentic travel experiences, guided tours for mature travelers, food and wine tours Iberian Peninsula.If you're dreaming about discovering Spain and Portugal beyond the typical tourist routes, Jorge designs small group cultural tours that combine history, local gastronomy, wine experiences, and meaningful human connections. His journeys are crafted for curious travelers who value authenticity, comfort, and depth over rushed itineraries. Explore upcoming departures, detailed itineraries, and insider travel insights at TravelingWithJorge.com Your trusted source for unforgettable small group tours in Spain and Portugal.For Fran: Cultural & Gastronomic Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingsteps.es/Spain cultural tours, Portugal walking tours, food and wine travel Spain, Camino experiences, senior-friendly tours Spain, immersive Iberian travel.Looking for a deeper way to experience Spain and Portugal? Fran at Traveling Steps curates immersive cultural tours that blend history, gastronomy, local traditions, and relaxed walking experiences designed especially for thoughtful, experience-driven travelers. From Mediterranean islands to the Portuguese Camino, each itinerary is built around authentic encounters and meaningful storytelling. Discover upcoming tours, travel guides, and insider advice at TravelingSteps.es and start planning your next unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal.For Pamplona Fiesta – San Fermín Balcony RentalsWebsite: https://www.pamplonafiesta.com/Planning to experience the legendary Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Secure one of the best balcony views in the city with PamplonaFiesta.com Our premium San Fermín balcony rentals offer safe, exclusive, and unforgettable vantage points overlooking the famous Encierro route. Whether it's your first visit or a return to the thrill of San Fermín 2026, we provide trusted, centrally located balconies for the ultimate Pamplona experience. Explore availability and book early at PamplonaFiesta.com to guarantee your place above the action.

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles the topsy turvy turbulent world as he continues to consider the historical times of the past as he relates it to the times of today to reflect that much has not changed.  Last week he spoke of the time of the two popes: Pope Gregory the Tenth and Pope Martin the Fourth.  This week he continues that exploration as he highlights the historical impact of each of these Popes and how they impacted the Church: one unifying it and the other dividing it in greater detail, touching on the crusades and the filioque controversy.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

As Pope Pope Leo XIV prepares for his visit to Valencia, one of Spain's greatest religious mysteries is once again back in the spotlight: the search for the true Holy Grail. And surprisingly, Spain has not one… but two famous chalices, both believed by some historians and believers to be the authentic cup used by Jesus during the Last Supper.The best known contender is kept inside Valencia Cathedral. Known as the Holy Chalice of Valencia, this small dark red agate cup has a story worthy of a Hollywood movie. Tradition says Saint Peter took it from Jerusalem to Rome, where early Christians protected it during periods of persecution. Later, during the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century, the relic was secretly moved across northern Spain, hidden in monasteries deep in the Pyrenees before eventually arriving in Valencia in the 1400s.What makes this grail especially fascinating is that several Popes, including Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI, have actually used it during Mass. While the Vatican has never officially confirmed it as the authentic Holy Grail, historians agree that parts of the cup date back to the time of Christ.But Valencia is not alone. In the city of León, inside the ancient Basílica de San Isidoro, another chalice challenges Valencia 's claim. Known as the Chalice of Doña Urraca, researchers created worldwide headlines after suggesting it may also have travelled from Jerusalem through Egypt before reaching medieval Spain through royal alliances and Christian kingdoms.Faith, history, politics, and legend all collide in these mysterious cups. Whether authentic or not, Spain has become one of the world's most unexpected guardians of one of Christianity's greatest legends.For Jorge: Small Group Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingwithjorge.com/Small group tours Spain, cultural tours Spain and Portugal, authentic travel experiences, guided tours for mature travelers, food and wine tours Iberian Peninsula.If you're dreaming about discovering Spain and Portugal beyond the typical tourist routes, Jorge designs small group cultural tours that combine history, local gastronomy, wine experiences, and meaningful human connections. His journeys are crafted for curious travelers who value authenticity, comfort, and depth over rushed itineraries. Explore upcoming departures, detailed itineraries, and insider travel insights at TravelingWithJorge.com Your trusted source for unforgettable small group tours in Spain and Portugal.For Fran: Cultural & Gastronomic Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingsteps.es/Spain cultural tours, Portugal walking tours, food and wine travel Spain, Camino experiences, senior-friendly tours Spain, immersive Iberian travel.Looking for a deeper way to experience Spain and Portugal? Fran at Traveling Steps curates immersive cultural tours that blend history, gastronomy, local traditions, and relaxed walking experiences designed especially for thoughtful, experience-driven travelers. From Mediterranean islands to the Portuguese Camino, each itinerary is built around authentic encounters and meaningful storytelling. Discover upcoming tours, travel guides, and insider advice at TravelingSteps.es and start planning your next unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal.For Pamplona Fiesta – San Fermín Balcony RentalsWebsite: https://www.pamplonafiesta.com/Planning to experience the legendary Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Secure one of the best balcony views in the city with PamplonaFiesta.com Our premium San Fermín balcony rentals offer safe, exclusive, and unforgettable vantage points overlooking the famous Encierro route. Whether it's your first visit or a return to the thrill of San Fermín 2026, we provide trusted, centrally located balconies for the ultimate Pamplona experience. Explore availability and book early at PamplonaFiesta.com to guarantee your place above the action.

text us if...On our June episode of Spotlight, we are so lucky to speak with Robert Joseph Greene!Robert is a famous Canadian author, best known for The Gay Icon Classics of the World, a collection of gay-themed love stories from over 12 different countries. In this episode: Two past Popes don't like him, the Russians want to arrest him, & Heated Rivalry!Robert's Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Joseph_Greeneplease visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership!Please note our modified summer schedule Support the showTake our listener survey The views expressed by our guests may not reflect the views of Sass n Sips.Check out Spreadshop!http://arthemisclothing.ca - Use SASSPOD for 15% off https://www.muzmm.com- Code SASSPOD for 20% offhttps://www.podpage.com/?via=sasspod to create your own webpagehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=682706 to start your own podhttps://www.lyft.com/i/LISA594490?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc For a LyftGet in touch:(732) 595-2922sass.n.sips@gmail.com / sassnsips.comIG @sassnsipsFB @Sass N SipsYouTube @Sass N SipsPodchaser podchaser.com/sassnsipsClips used in this podcast were used in accordance with the US Copyrights act FAIR USE Exemption for criticism and commentary....

Life keeps happening. Pope Sixtus is the next name on the docket and I will get it out by July. Another fascinating history if not as long as Leo or Gregory. I have promised a former student to read along with her: Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky, Fathers and Sons by Turgenev, and Paradise Lost by you know who. So I will attempt to drop a few thoughts about that sometime over the course of June. Another topic: Pope Leo's first encyclical. After reading the first ten paragraphs, I am very struck by his distributist (that word is clearly lurking in the background) interpretation of Nehemiah, the story he presents as paradigmatic for human economic effort arranged in a way consistent with human nature and our relationship with God. Surely Bill and I can find some grist to grind there when I get him corralled and back at a microphone.

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.For this "Hollywood Edition" of the Great Rosary Campaign, let us pray for the conversion of one of the world's greatest directors, Christopher Nolan, who famously directed movies like "The Dark Knight" and "Interstellar." Out of gratitude for his great filmmaking, let us now pray for his coming to the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church in return, and that his gifts may be put in the service of Christ.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

As the month of May dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary draws to a close, on this weeks programme we are joined by Karen Clancy from Totus Tuus magazine who shares with us about the Rosary and the forth coming All Ireland Rosay Rally in Knock on June 6th. She shares with us some of the history of the rosary and also reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary - a prayer, a meditation, a sharing with God which has been promoted and encouraged by saints and Popes down through the centuries. Details of the All Ireland Rosary Rally including the schedule for the day available on the website - HERE.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

As the month of May dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary draws to a close, on this weeks programme we are joined by Karen Clancy from Totus Tuus magazine who shares with us about the Rosary and the forth coming All Ireland Rosay Rally in Knock on June 6th. She shares with us some of the history of the rosary and also reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary - a prayer, a meditation, a sharing with God which has been promoted and encouraged by saints and Popes down through the centuries. Details of the All Ireland Rosary Rally including the schedule for the day available on the website - HERE.In part one of this weeks programme we have our regular run through the up coming liturgical odds and ends including the saints of the week and some local up coming events for listeners to be aware of. In part three we have our weekly sharing and reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is John 3:16-18 with the great declaration of God's love - "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son........".Local dates for the calendar6th June - All Ireland Rosary Rally at Knock5th - 13th June - Killmallock Parish Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help10th - 12th June - Triduum to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Robertstown Church in St Senan's Parish on N69.19th - 27th June - Limerick's Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at the Redemptorist Church in Limerick city11th July - Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock24th - 29th October - Limerick Youth Pilgrimage to Assis and RomeText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

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Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles the topsy turvy turbulent world leading him to the realization that the human race is messed up.  Fr. Koys wrinkles your brain to consider the historical times of the past as he relates it to the times of today to reflect that much has not changed.  He contemplates the time of the two popes: Pope Gregory the Tenth and Pope Martin the Fourth.  He discusses the historical impact of each of these Popes and how they impacted the Church: one unifying it and the other dividing it. He uses lessons from history to relate to our times today pointing out that we should learn from history and repeat the good and not the bad. He surmises that morals today are basic and should hold fast but unfortunately it is the other way around for many in the church today. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish   

Pope Leo XIV releases an encyclical letter on AI, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' faces controversy, and drama ensues in Geoff's food co-op. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Two weeks ago, we celebrated Mothers' Day in order to honor our physical mothers, who brought us into this world and nourished and took care of us when we were children.During the whole of this month of May, we honor our spiritual mother, Mary, Our Lady, who takes care of all our spiritual needs as mediatrix of all the graces we receive.With today's great feast of Pentecost, we honor yet a third mother, we have yet another Mother's Day in the month of May. The mother we honor today is Holy Mother Church.The Church is our mother because she is the bride of Our Lord Jesus Christ and is so united with Christ that we say she is His Mystical Body. They are, as it were, two in one flesh.United together, Our Lord and His bride bring forth children unto eternal life. They do this by governing, teaching and sanctifying their children, that is, Catholics. We are born into new life by baptism, we are healed by confession and we are nourished by the Holy Eucharist. Our Mother the Church does all these things for us.Today's feast is like the birthday of our mother the Church. While Our Lord is the head of the Church, the Holy Ghost is her soul. He descended upon the Apostles today and gave them the spiritual gifts they needed to fulfill their priestly functions. The day of Pentecost is the day when they began their mission of going to all nations to baptize people and bring them into the Church. It was the day that the Church came forth and manifested herself to the world.We have a duty to love all of our mothers, and Holy Mother Church is no exception. We must be grateful to be Catholics and desire to do our part, in our life, to assist our mother the Church.This is all the more true today, when our mother is being attacked. What we are witnessing today has often been compared to Our Lord's Passion. In past centuries, the Church at times resembled Our Lord in His public life or even His triumph over His enemies. But today, she resembles Our Lord on the Cross, in that she is wounded and being disfigured by her enemies.One of the most painful aspects of this passion is that, just as Our Lord was betrayed and abandoned by the Apostles, so too the Church today is being betrayed by the successors of the Apostles. The Church remains the Spotless Bride of Christ in herself, but her external appearance has been disfigured by false teaching and bad liturgies.It is like a difficult situation in a family. Consider if the sons of a family started honoring other women as their mother than their actual mother. This would take away from their proper mother the honor due to her. Say they brought those women over their house, gave them presents, and told them they loved them, all in the presence of their own mother.This is similar to today's Popes showing all this respect to false religions: kissing Korans, hosting Pachamama idols, honoring fake Anglican prelates, praying with leaders of all different religions. These things make it seem like these false religions are able to be mothers of souls, as if they can lead souls to Heaven, as if they can do only what the bride of Christ can do.

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign, we are starting a new mini-campaign for HOLLYWOOD, in which we will pray the Rosary for the conversion of the giants of the entertainment industry who have such a massive impact on the culture of the United States and the world.For this first "Hollywood Edition" of the Great Rosary Campaign, let us pray for the conversion of the greatest living composer in the world, and arguably the greatest composer of the last half century or more: John Williams. He wrote the soundtrack to many of our most beloved movies—Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and countless others—and for all the incredible blessings he has given us through music, let us now pray for his coming to the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church in return.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Full details on wickedproblems.earth! Professor Federica Genovese of Oxford, Professor Lorenzo Crippa of Strathclyde, and veteran journalist Dave Vetter join host Richard Delevan to discuss Magnifica Humanitas, the papal encyclical being published Monday 25th May 2026. In an unprecedented step, Pope Leo will personally launch the encyclical, joined by theologians, ethicists, and Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah. Genovese and Crippa discuss their research paper, Papal Dividends, which looked at past encyclicals including Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home released by Pope Francis in 2015 and how they affected the market value of companies in sectors mentioned by the encyclical. The Vatican has worked on AI ethics issues for years, but this will be a defining moment of Leo's year-old papacy, tying in concerns about the place of humans in the economy and society, the climate impacts of data centres, the use of AI in warfare including current conflicts in Ukraine, Russia, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran. At a time when the backlash against AI is building, Eric Schmidt and others booed at commencement addresses when mentioning AI, and Peter Thiel going to Rome to accuse anyone trying to slow AI down as 'the antichrist', how will Magnifica Humanitas be received?00:00 AI as Defining Issue00:38 Pope Leo's AI Encyclical02:21 Can Encyclicals Move Markets06:04 Media Backlash and Polarization11:06 Measuring the Market Impact13:46 AI Bubble and Investor Stakes16:11 How Leo XIV Might Land20:28 Legitimacy and Public Trust28:00 Thiel Rome and AI Warfare34:12 What to Watch Next WeekRead Genovese and Crippa's research, Papal Dividends: https://lorenzo-crippa.github.io/files/papal_dividends.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign: Star Trek Edition, we are praying for the conversion of Kate Mulgrew, who played Captain Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager. May she "live long and prosper" unto eternal life!The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

We've covered all of the popes who ran the Catholic Church during Henry VII's reign (and at least one who didn't), and who better to tell us how we've done than Bry and Fry from "Pontifacts - ranking all of the Popes from Peter to Leo XIV"! Listen on to hear why we let Sixtus IV off far too lightly, why pious men don't make good Renaissance Popes, and why Julius II was just so, so obsessed with Alexander VI. And why didn't they listen to Burchard?   Find Pontifacts here! https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ And on many, many other podcatchers.   Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes and to join our Discord - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon   Relevant Episodes of Tudoriferous - Pope Sixtus IV Pope Innocent VIII Pope Alexander VI Pope Pius III Pope Julius II (though this one is mostly on the Alum trade - to get properly into Julius II's story, start here with part two)  

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign: Star Trek Edition, we are praying for the conversion of Avery Brooks, who played Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. May he "live long and prosper" unto eternal life!The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Year A – Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 10, 2026 Pastor Megan Floyd Acts 17:22-31 John 14:15-21 Grace and peace to you from God and the Holy Spirit, who, together with Jesus Christ, abides with us, and in us, and we in them. Amen. *** Just a year ago, Robert Francis Prevost became Leo XIV and… the first American Pope. Now, I do have great respect for the Pope in general, but… as a Lutheran, I don't subscribe to the idea of Popes. However, as an American who started life in Chicago, I have been rather delighted by Leo's election. I kinda love that the pope is one of us, and in more ways than I could have predicted. Just this past week, a story came out about Pope Leo… and I promise, this is not a set up for a joke… It seems that Leo was doing some household financial oversight, and he realized he needed to update his address and phone number… new job and everything… it's natural to get behind on those things. So Leo called the customer service line for his bank, gave his name, Robert Francis Prevost, and answered all the security questions. It might have been one thing if he were just moving his address from one side of Chicago to the other, but… to Vatican City?? The bank representative said that she couldn't help over the phone… "Even though I gave you all the right passwords?" the pope asked. "No," she said, "you'll have to come in." "That's just not possible" he replied… "Why?" she asked. "Well… because I'm the pope." Leo said. …And she hung up on him. It turns out that once again, the pope is just like us… he also needs an Advocate! And as it happens, our Holy Advocate… is just what we're talking about this week… Our Gospel text today continues from last week… we are still in Jesus' "farewell discourse," …his lengthy 'goodbye' to his disciples… his friends… on the evening of their last supper. He is consoling and encouraging them… they are understandably distraught. But Jesus assures them that his departure is not abandonment… they will still be together as long as they keep going along the Way … the Way that they've all been traveling… They will still be together, since Jesus IS "the Way." …and even though he must leave, in his place, God will send them "another Advocate" who will be with us forever. Indeed… our God knows… we all need an Advocate… even the pope! …We all need a guide, a teacher, a helper… an intercessor, a companion, and a comforter. However we translate the word… Paracletos… it means, 'one who comes alongside.' And so, Jesus promises his followers that we will never be abandoned… never left to figure this all out ourselves… never left to navigate the Way alone. And as we know… Jesus is the Way... the truth… and the life… and as we follow that Way, we have the Holy Spirit alongside us to sustain us… counsel us… and guide us along right pathways for the sake of the one who created us in love. Jesus is the Way… and the Way of Jesus is always and ever… love. And so the Holy Spirit is with us to guide us in the ways of love… love for God, love for our neighbor… and love for ourselves. For everything, Jesus said, can be summed up by love. And yet, as I shared last week… love is not always easy to feel. Sometimes, it's about the last emotion we might be able to produce, despite God's holy command. And again this week, we are reminded that love is not a passive emotion… love is an action. Love is how we live, and move and have our being… in God, and for our neighbors. And that is why Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." If you love me, it will show through in how you treat the least among you… If you love me, it will be evident in how you work to break the chains of injustice… If you love me, it will be clear in how you are… in this world. Not by how often you claim to love me… but in how often it shows through your actions. Jesus says… "If you love me… you will keep my commandments." "If you love me…" It's also an open-ended phrase that really invites us to think about how our lives of faith intersect with a world that doesn't always recognize God. Like Paul, in our reading from Acts… challenged to proclaim the gospel to Greeks who knew nothing about Jewish or Christian traditions. He was willing to meet them where they were… not offering condescension or judgment for their ways, but rather… invitation. Paul fully encapsulated their spirituality by expressing that God, who made the whole world, is the same God who made them… and that God lives in them, and they in God, and through God, we all have our very being. God is present… everywhere… even in places that do not call upon God's holy name… even in places that take God's holy name in vain. God… is still there. And so Jesus' words to us… "If you love me..." leaves us with the very real question… how do we show our love by keeping Jesus' commandments when we are faced with people and policies that cause harm, or promote injustice and inequality? How do we embody Jesus' love in places that are decidedly antithetical to the Way of Christ? Are we really called to love all people, regardless of whether they value the Way of Christ that we strive to follow? I'm sorry to be the bearer of difficult news, but… yes. Yes, we are called to love them… love them as a piece of God's good Creation that bears both the image of God, and the same promise of ultimate redemption that we ourselves carry. For God promised that ultimately all of Creation would be redeemed… and all things would be made new. And I trust… I trust God's promise. So yes, we are called to love them… but we do not have to manufacture that love on our own. For as Jesus promised, we have our Advocate… the Holy Spirit… the one who intercedes for us… the presence of God who comes alongside us to give us strength, instruction, and courage to follow the Way of love… the Way of Christ. This is the Spirit of truth who continuously reveals to us God and God's ways… and holds fast to us in that mutual abiding… of Christ in us and us in Christ, and together we are in and with God and the Spirit. Mutual abiding… held together with love. And so, we are called to show our love for Jesus by loving others in active ways… by following Jesus' commandments… with the help of our Advocate. We show that love by finding ways to show hospitality to all, but especially the marginalized, just as Jesus did… and loving others by speaking up for those who are being mistreated… those who are being harmed, just as Jesus did. Because even though we are called to love those who act in ways that are adversarial to God's Way… causing harm to others… truly loving someone often means that we do what we can to interrupt that which drives them to cause harm… Truly loving another can look like interrupting patterns that drive them away from God's desire for abundant life for all… and showing them that there is another way to live… a way of life that transforms the whole world, and brings us just a little closer to the kingdom of God. Only love can that. And with each interaction, if we succeed, then not only does the harm cease, but the one who was causing that harm is moved closer to the Way of Christ… the Way of love. Both oppressor and oppressed can be returned to the center of community, and closer to the wholeness that God desires for us all. And so when we stand with those who are cast out… and also when we disrupt sinful ways that cause harm and restore people to life… that is the holy work of the Spirit who lives in us… The Spirit who calls us to travel alongside others… image bearers for God… disciples, who are following the Way of Jesus… which is always the Way of love. These actions of love, though… they don't always have to be grand gestures. The Holy Spirit, our intercessor, is also very present in the daily, simple ways that we show up for others… small ways that reinforce that we all belong to each other… and that life is better when we look out for each other. As I mentioned in the beginning… even the pope needed an Advocate. After hearing about his customer service troubles with the bank, a priest on the South Side of Chicago, who had the bank's president as a member of his parish, called him up …and vouched for Pope Leo. Problem solved! A small, simple gesture that reinforced our shared need for each other… a mutuality that is reflected in the Divine that is both in us, and all around us. So may we all lean into our call to follow the Way of Christ… to recognize the presence of our Advocate, God's Holy Spirit, guiding us always… down paths of love for all people… for in all people… is the presence of God. Amen.

May 8th, 2026:  St Michael the Archangel, Defend Us in Battle;  St Michael & the Popes;  Seraphic Angels;  St Michael of the Army of God

Jesuitical's co-host Zac Davis is joined by America's Vatican correspondent, Colleen Dulle, and executive editor Sebastian Gomes to assess the first year of Pope Leo XIV's ministry as Bishop of Rome. They discuss Leo's style, priorities and to what degree is continuing Pope Francis' reforming agenda. 00:00 Pope Leo's first year 1:56 Can Pope Leo be claimed by the left or the right? 5:45 Is Pope Leo continuing Pope Francis' agenda? 13:30 Pope Leo's style 19:42 Women and sexuality 23:18 Is church unity the priority? 27:45 Pope Leo's appeals for peace Links: Pope Leo at year one: The progress of an American pope Pope Leo's powerful lesson in vulnerable leadership Trump, Pope Leo, William F. Buckley and John XXIII: An overview of Popes and Politics in America Pope Leo remembers ‘the great gift' of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death Pope Leo denounces those who use the name God for military gain You can follow us on ⁠X⁠ and on ⁠Instagram⁠ @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at ⁠facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.⁠  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at ⁠americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick opens the hour with a reflection on the mystery of the Holy Trinity, then answers listener calls about salvation, confession, politicians and Communion, praying for souls, and why only Catholics can receive the Eucharist. He offers clear advice, personal experiences, and practical apologetics resources from his own ongoing article collection, weaving in insights on everything from the Divine Mercy Chaplet to the fate of Lazarus after resurrection. Unexpected questions spark honest, sometimes emotional exchanges; Patrick never shies from Catholic teaching or tough conversations. Audio: God lives a life beyond all comprehension, the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. - Dominican Friars Foundation - https://x.com/dominicanfriars/status/2051780102212481492?s=46 (00:19) Jorge – Isn’t hell for really bad people? What is Purgatory and will I go there? (03:28) Jeff – Why has the succession of Popes done little to condemn politicians who support abortion? (07:47) Kathy - I had a neighbor who was living a sinful lifestyle and recently died. We prayed the Divine Chaplet for him. What is the state of his soul? (18:02) Marie – What should we do when we know someone isn’t Catholic, but they still take Communion? (30:25) Joe - Can you explain Lazarus who was resurrected? I thought you were dead and then assigned to where you will go. What happens to people raised from the dead? (39:37) John - What are the checks and balances in place to keep a Pope from doing something non-pope like? (49:39)

Go see Kayla. Wonder what the Popes password is?

No, not Da Pope. The Kentucky coach wants to start a Q&A on social media.

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign: Star Trek Edition, we are praying for the conversion of George Takei, who played "Hikaru Sulu," the helmsman of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the original Star Trek series. May he "live long and prosper" unto eternal life!The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

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Scott Roniger on March 18, 2026 at Ruth Lake Country Club. In this lecture, Prof. Scott Roniger outlines the historical context that instigated the development of modern Catholic social doctrine during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903). He discusses some of Leo's most important contributions to Magisterial teaching on social issues, contributions that illuminate perennial principles that transcend the circumstances prompting their articulation. He focuses on Leo's presentation of the dignity of society in all its complementary forms – a social dignity based upon the truth of the human person, created in the image and likeness of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ. Finally, he briefly shows how these principles have already been put to good use in the nascent pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.

Is there a New Testament case to make that Peter was the first in a long line of Popes? You can watch this message here.

The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign: Star Trek Edition, we are praying for the conversion of Walter Koenig, who played "Chekov" on the U.S.S. Enterprise in the original Star Trek series.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Pope/president disputes; Behind the scenes; Bible metaphors; "Patriotism"; "Pope"; Roman Sees; Governments = Corporations + Trusts; International Law; Magna Carta?; Rebuilding The Church?; Holy = Separate (from the "world"); Christ's appointment of His Kingdom; Julius Caesar; Bondage of Egypt; Jacob's servants; Making the word of God to none effect; Biblical constitutions; Easter post from POTUS; IRGC?; Satan; President in position of power; King?; Saul's duties; Commander-in-chief; Firing judges; Emperor?; "gods" Ex 22:28; Giving to Caesar; Why is there a pope?; "Call no man on Earth Father"; Passports; Corvee - Laboring for the government; Cities of blood; "Jesus" on Pope Leo; Exercising authority; One purse; Forced sacrifice?; Rewards of unrighteousness; Repentance solution; Merchants of the Earth (Canaanites); Rev 18:11; Rebellion; Getting God to hear you; Are you willing to help?; Civil government; Are you following Christ?; First pope?; Bishops of Rome; Revelation to Peter; Divine revelation; The keys of the kingdom; Covetous practices; Mt 16:13; Mt 18:18; Are you gathering in Jesus's name?; Hearing the cries of others; God wants you to be at liberty; Temptations of TV?; Learning forgiveness to be forgiven; Seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

The President has picked a fight with the Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo X.  Putting aside some of the distasteful elements of language and hubris, we ask where this fits in with notions of church and state in a democracy.  What is the constitutional doctrine - is it “separation?” Where does it come from, historically and legally?  A general theory of such things can help us make sense - well, maybe not of everything that is said these days, but perhaps of the numerous cases that are percolating to and arriving at the Supreme Court.  And in a special treat, we continue our conversation with Sarah Isgur on her new book, Last Branch Standing, and look more deeply at the patterns of judicial behavior that have emerged from several of the justices, among other things.

Good morning. This week will mark the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II and a new charity is being established in her honour. Its work will focus on restoring shared spaces in communities, based on her belief that ‘everyone is our neighbour'. She articulated this view in her 2004 Christmas broadcast, drawing on Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan, which he told in response to a lawyer who asks with typical legal precision ‘Who is my neighbour'. The story is of a man who is attacked and left for dead at the side of a road. First a priest passes by on the other side. Then a Levite, another religious official, also passed by. At this point I think many in the crowd, listening to the story, had a knowing smile on their faces. They had heard this story many times before. Next would come the hero, a Jewish lay person who would help the man. This was an anti-clerical story and people like a story which makes a mockery of religious hypocrisy. But Jesus said a Samaritan came along, got his hands dirty by tending to the man's wounds, put him on his donkey and booked him int the local hotel, breakfast included, for the next month. I think now smiles faded and mutterings began. ‘Did he say Samaritan? Doesn't he know the historic hatred between Jews and those foreigner Samaritans. This preacher should keep out of politics!' The late Queen commented that ‘the implication….. is clear. Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed or colour. The need to look after a fellow human being is far more important than any cultural or religious differences.' I was working in the US last week, and in the midst of media and one to one discussions about Presidents and Popes, war and gas prices, and conduct in public office, I was struck by how an increasingly polarised culture uses religion and race to withdraw from shared spaces and to demonise the other. Yet, one evening I shared dinner with both a Jewish scholar and an African American scholar. Both spoke about their traumatic experiences of prejudice and oppression in racism and antisemitism. Both disagreed with each other vehemently on the current political situation and way forward. But both had faith in a God of justice and grace, and had discovered that in the shared space of mutual hospitality of meals together what it meant to be neighbours. It gave me hope and demonstrated to me that a broken world can be healed not only by big political solutions but also by one meal at a time.

-The show takes a sharp philosophical turn as Carson defends a viral Trump image controversy, blending theology, trolling, and cultural commentary into a surprisingly earnest (and slightly chaotic) faith-based monologue.  -Carson goes full scandal avalanche: Carson unloads on mounting allegations involving Eric Swalwell and Ruben Gallego—mixing serious claims with biting humor, awkward soundbites, and enough political drama to make Capitol Hill sound like a reality show gone off the rails. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  ETHOS: Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy, 100% online. Just go to http://Ethos.com/NEWSMAX CRUISE & TOUR - Enjoy four days and nights visiting the most popular historic sites of Washington DC with your host Rob Carson! Hotels, meals, and gratuities included! Space is limited so Don't wait. Visit http://TravelWithRob.net to book your DC Getaway today… GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new MP3 sermon from Alpha and Omega Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Popes and Trump and Webbon Oh My! Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Alpha and Omega Ministries Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/16/2026 Length: 74 min.

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: The hefty price tag of the Iran war & a new poll reveals an isolationist trend. How Pope Leo compares to former Popes' political stances. The Mullahs continue to execute protestors including the first female one. American Blockade Update: multiple ships have been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, our efforts seem to be working. Canada suspends gas taxes, something the U.S. should consider to counteract the effects of the Iran war. Spain progresses socialist policies with new amnesty program. Final Thought: Why Bill is speaking to a Catholic community in Florida this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covered the waterfront today to be sure! Talked about Trump's healing meme, the Pope and the Muslims, and Joel Webbon playing footsie with Catholics on the Reformation, all because...the Jews!

This interview with Prof. Thomas Pink, originally published in 2020, is being republished as part of Thomas Mirus's ongoing series covering the major encyclicals of Pope Leo XIII. Vatican II's Declaration on Religious Freedom, Dignitatis Humanae, begins by noting that its discussion of religious liberty "has to do with immunity from coercion in civil society" and so "leaves untouched traditional Catholic doctrine on the moral duty of men and societies toward the true religion and toward the one Church of Christ." This episode is about discovering what that traditional doctrine was and is.  Our main source will be Pope Leo XIII's encyclical Immortale Dei, which is available in audiobook form on CatholicCulture.org. Thomas Pink guides us through a close reading of this document (with supplementary material from Libertas and Longuinqua). Here, and in the magisterium of other 19th-century Popes, we find a number of teachings on Church and State that have gone largely unmentioned since the Council, and which are sadly forgotten or even rejected by the majority of self-described conservative Catholics. Links Thomas Mirus's article summarizing the encyclical https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/leo-xiii-on-states-duties-toward-church/ Audiobook of Immortale Dei https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/pope-leo-xiii-immortale-dei-on-christian-constitution-states/ Text of Immortale Dei (On the Christian Constitution of States) https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=4916 Thomas Pink, "Conscience and Coercion" https://www.firstthings.com/article/2012/08/conscience-and-coercion Timestamps [00:00] Introduction  [4:59] The historical and theological context of Immortale Dei  [9:42] An overview of points from Immortale Dei and Libertas  [12:28] The source and nature of authority; its directive and coercive functions  [20:30] The State's duty to profess, protect and foster the one true religion  [25:56] Reasons for toleration of other religions; coercion of the baptized  [36:05] Leo's analogy of Church and State with soul and body  [45:26] Separate sovereignties of Church and State interact; State can act as the "secular arm"  [51:31] Obligations twd. religion of the State properly speaking, not just rulers as individuals  [55:03] Consequences of the State neglecting God and religion  [1:02:40] Dignitatis Humanae: drafting, intended scope, legacy, compatibility with tradition  [1:10:30] Papal condemnations of freedom of speech and opinion  [1:31:10] The Church's move away from coercing baptized heretics  [1:36:13] The importance of docility in accepting difficult teachings  [1:41:29] Need for a synthesis of the whole magisterium on Church, State and religious liberty DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio  SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

Patrick plunges into complex questions on faith, authority, and the Church’s handling of Scripture canon, correcting misconceptions about hidden biblical texts. He fields callers fired up over papal political comments and the friction between personal conviction and Catholic teaching, weaving listener stories of confusion and frustration about practices like Friday abstinence, lay blessings, and trust in leadership. Throughout the stream of discussion, Patrick keeps unwavering focus on charity, unity, and the core essentials of faith while urging prayer, not polemics. Mary (email) - My nephew is in prison and is struggling with his faith (00:56) Dan - Good job with all the calls you took about Pope Leo and Trump. I support what you said. (09:22) Chinto - I dropped my son off at school and I blessed him, but then the teacher asked if she could get a blessing from me. Can I give her a blessing? (11:39) Jamie - I don't understand the issue with Pope Leo's words. As the Vicar of Christ, he has to have the stance against war. Where does the desire for the pope to advocate war come from? (15:39) Chad - Pope and Trump: If you look at this through a biblical lens, it is what Jesus went through with the government in His time. (24:27) John - What do the US Bishops say about what to do on Fridays when we’re not in Lent? (26:32) Jim – The three previous Popes before Leo said that the United Nations was the only hope for peace. That shows the church as having a tendency to look to government to help bring peace. (28:45) Steven - When God Himself was getting Moses out of Egypt, He destroyed the Pharoh’s army. So how can the Pope say that War is bad? (41:12)

The episode where Boydston shares a smorgasbord story of the Cadaver Synod from 897 AD. If you have no idea what that means, don't worry, Boydston will give us a vocab lesson. Basically, the new Pope decided to dig up a deceased Pope from his grave, put him on trial, and sentenced him…all while he was already dead. Petty? Probably. But this is definitely one trial you've probably never heard of, but it is FASCINATING. Meanwhile, we'll hear about a rooster on trial, the Sarahs are going to find a way to make this dirty, and of course Lindsey is scandalized. Come say hi on our socials! Facebook- The Tipsy GhostInstagram- @thetipsyghostpodcastTikTok @thetipsyghost_podEmail us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.comShow your support when you subscribe, leave a great review & give us a 5 star rating—it really helps!

If you thought "unconditional surrender" was a nuanced diplomatic opening, you're in for a wild ride. Stephanie Miller breaks down the latest chaotic installment of U.S.-Iran relations, where the White House is playing a game of geopolitical poker with a deck that seems to be all jokers. Between the President's "10 conditions" for a deal—which somehow involve both lifting sanctions and demanding total control over the Strait of Hormuz—and the truly bizarre pivot to threatening the Vatican, the world stage has never felt more like a high-stakes improv set. She also gets into the weeds on the "D-word" (the draft) and what this military posturing actually means for the future of young Americans. With guests Karl Frisch & Dana Goldberg!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.