Podcasts about redemptoris mater

Msgr. Jason Gray is back with us to discuss Archbishop Sheen's love of our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. Fr. David Skillman continues our series on St. John Paul II's sixth encyclical "Redemptoris Mater." Today we learn how Mary stands at the center of the Pilgrim Church. Adam Wright reflects on the day's Gospel. What's your motivation? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

October 22nd, 2025:  Pope St John Paul II & Redemptoris Mater

Dr. Mark Miravalle and Dr. Robert Fastiggi discuss the sublime Marian truth articulated by the great St. John Paul II in his single Marian encyclical, Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater).

Informacje o podkaście, odcinkach i autorach: https://teologiazkatowic.pl  Tym razem gościem naszego podkastu jest ks. dr Matteo Campagnaro, rektor seminarium Redemptoris Mater w Warszawie oraz znawca teologii południowoamerykańskiej. Rozmawiamy o teologii wyzwolenia oraz o teologii Jorge Bergoglio. Teologia wyzwolenia jest mocno zakorzeniona w historii ostatnich pięciuset lat Ameryki Łacińskiej: to były wieki najpierw kolonizacji hiszpańskiej i portugalskiej, a potem amerykańskiej dominacji ekonomicznej i rażącej niesprawiedliwości społecznej. A więc w głoszeniu Ewangelii nie można było mówić o zbawieniu nie odnosząc się do tej trwającej od pokoleń sytuacji.  Matteo Campagnaro przedstawia różne nurty teologii wyzwolenia i wybrane epizody z działalności Jorge Bergoglio. Jako rektor seminarium i prowincjał dystansował się on od nurtów sięgających do myśli marksistowskiej. Natomiast utożsamiał się z teologią ludu, która jest nurtem teologii wyzwolenia kładącym nacisk na kulturę i podkreślającym niewystarczalność wyzwolenia ekonomicznego.  Ta rozmowa pokazuje, że teologia Franciszka jest kontynuacją i rozwinięciem teologii południowoamerykańskiej, którą wcześniej przez dziesiątki lat aktywnie współtworzył. 

As we enter the season of Lent, we are given a time to reflect on our spiritual lives and the ways we want to prepare our hearts for the Easter season. What better way to prepare our hearts than with the help of Mary. She plays a maternal role in the "birth and development of divine life in the souls of the redeemed." She is the role model for us always as women in the Church. In this episode, we dive into one aspect of Mary, her self-offering totality of love, which we pull from Redemptoris Mater by St. Pope John Paul II. In the light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable: the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement.Find the full encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlSend us your comments!

Puede que, en estos días hayas visto la impresionante felicitación navidad de la universidad católica de valencia. Esta comunidad autónoma española, golpeada duramente por la gota fría el pasado 29 de octubre afronta una atípica navidad marcada por las pérdidas y por el barro que, aún hoy, cubre calles, casas y negocios. En medio de esta situación la felicitación de la universidad católica de Valencia ha conseguido captar la esencia más profunda de la Navidad: la encarnación del Verbo en el corazón del mundo, incluso en medio del barro. En Omnes hemos podido hablar con su creadora Lucía Garijo, quien perdió a su abuela en esa riada y que, como cuenta en el pequeño reportaje que puedes leer en nuestra web aprendió en esos momentos que todos tenemos una DANA en nuestras vidas, un dolor cercano, pero cuando encuentras el rostro de Dios, puedes sobrellevarlo. El Papa Francisco ha realizado un histórico viaje a Córcega, convirtiéndose en el primer pontífice en pisar la isla francesa. En la sesión de clausura del Congreso «La religiosidad popular en el Mediterráneo», el pontífice subrayó el valor de la piedad popular como expresión viva de la fe y destacó su capacidad de unir a los pueblos. Hizo un llamado a pastores, fieles y autoridades civiles a trabajar juntos por el bien común, basándose en el diálogo y la colaboración. Por cierto que el pasado lunes, 17 de diciembre, el Papa Francisco cumplió los 88 años de edad, siendo uno de los pontífices más longevos de la historia de la Iglesia. Solo ha sido superado en edad por León XIII, que falleció con 93 años, y por el Papa San Agatón, que habría vivido y ascendido al solio con más de 100 años según diversas fuentes. Noticias breves: El número de nuevos seminaristas españoles crece un 35% en un año, superando de nuevo la barrera de los 1000 candidatos al sacerdocio. El curso pasado se ordenaron 69 nuevos diáconos y 85 nuevos sacerdotes. Actualmente hay 67 seminarios conciliares y 14 seminarios “Redemptoris Mater”. Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada lanza su campaña navideña para ayudar a los católicos en Burkina Faso, que sufre una crisis humanitaria extrema debido a la violencia yihadista. Miles de muertos, millones de desplazados y cristianos perseguidos conforman un panorama devastador ante el que la fundación pontificia quiere responder fortaleciendo la fe de sacerdotes, catequistas y víctimas En el marco del centenario del nacimiento de Joseph Ratzinger, su biógrafo en castellano más conocido, Pablo Blanco, ha publicado el primer tomo de una biografía crítica que combina crónica y ensayo. Más allá de relatar una serie de acontecimientos, se centra en su vida y pensamiento hasta ser nombrado Papa. El tomo segundo se centrará en su pontificado y el último en su etapa como Papa emérito. En nuestra web recogemos una entrevista sobre el libro. Cáritas, el Departamento de Migraciones de la Conferencia Episcopal Española y la Conferencia Española de Religiosos han publicado un comunicado en el que hacen un llamamiento “a todos los grupos políticos del Congreso de los Diputados para que lleguen a un acuerdo para realizar la regularización extraordinaria los 500.000 inmigrantes ilegales que viven en nuestro país. El Cardenal Ruini, presidente de la Comisión Internacional de investigación sobre Medjugorje encargada por Benedicto XVI, ha afirmado que «Las primeras apariciones de la Virgen son auténticas, pero sobre las posteriores él personalmente suspende el juicio. El Ministerio de Salud de Canadá publicó un informe que revela que más de 15.000 personas solicitaron morir por eutanasia en 2023, lo que representa casi el 5% de todas las muertes en el país. 16 Carmelitas Descalzas asesinadas durante la Revolución Francesa han sido incluidas en el catálogo de los santos por el Papa Francisco. Su historia puede sonarte, porque está recogida en dos famosas obras literarias, el Diálogo de Carmelitas de Bernanos y La última del cadalso de GERTRUD VON LE FORT Más de 40 iglesias católicas de Buenos Aires, en Argentina, abrieron sus puertas el pasado sábado, 14 de diciembre, en la 8ª “Noche de los Templos”. Una iniciativa incluye actividades religiosas, culturales y gastronómicas y en la que participan también otras confesiones religiosas presentes en la ciudad. La casa de subastas Sotheby’s, en Nueva York, vendió por 5 millones de dólares la tabla de piedra de los Diez Mandamientos más antigua que se conoce, ya que data del 300 al 800 después de Cristo. Durante la celebración de las bodas de oro sacerdotales de monseñor Odama, arzobispo emérito de la diócesis ugandesa de Gulu, se leyó una carta del Papa Francisco en la que le felicita por su incansable labor en favor de la paz en los años 80 y 90, cuando el Ejército de Resistencia del Señor sembró el terror en buena parte del país. Y así llegamos al final de este boletín, queridos oyentes. Queremos aprovechar este momento para desearles una muy feliz Navidad, llena de alegría y momentos inolvidables junto al Belén y junto a sus seres queridos. Gracias por acompañarnos a lo largo del año, este es el mejor regalo que podríamos recibir". La Iglesia en 7 minutos volverá el 8 de enero de 2025. Hasta entonces, podrás mantenerte informado de todo lo que ocurre en la Iglesia y de los temas que más te interesan en nuestra web tres uves dobles omnesmag punto com

Pope St John Paul II and Redemptoris Mater 

In this episode of the Marian Hour, Fr. Campbell discusses St. Pope John Paul II's encyclical Redemptoris Mater.

Pope St John Paul II and Redemptoris Mater 

Mariadon 2024-10-08 Chapelet des séminaristes de Redemptoris Mater by Radio Maria France

Patrick has a profound discussion about the sacred bonds of marriage and the divine role of Mary as the spouse of the Holy Spirit. He distinguishes doctrines from customs in the Catholic faith, highlighting their significance and divine origin. For an insightful dive into this theological topic, he recommends exploring Pope John Paul II's encyclical, Redemptoris Mater.   Mary - What do you know about the group called Pax Christi? (03:05) Tony - Can I walk my bicycle inside the Church so it doesn't get stolen? (12:53) John - What are the ramifications of Mary being the spouse of the Holy Spirit? (15:30) James Earl Jones was Catholic (23:17) George - Can you talk about tonight's debate and the values we should look for as Catholics? (33:35) Jackie - Can a Catholic attend a Jewish Chabad ceremony? (41:56)

Friends of the Rosary: Today, forty days after the birth of Jesus, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also popularly known as Candlemas Day — since it takes place the Procession and Blessing of Candles at Mass. Christ Child is revealed as the Messiah through the canticle and words of Simeon and the testimony of Anna the prophetess. The Presentation of the Lord concludes the celebration of the Nativity. And with the offerings of the Virgin Mother and the prophecy of Simeon, the events now point toward Easter. Overall, Jesus' presentation signifies God made man's entrance to His temple, presenting Himself to those who were searching for Him. It also reminds us that prayer, penance, and contemplation result in a solid interior life that brings true Christian charity. During the episode of the Presentation, we see Simeon's prophecy of Mary's sufferings. Pope John Paul II taught that ‘Simeon's words seem like a second Annunciation to Mary, for they tell her of the actual historical situation in which the Son is to accomplish his mission, namely, in misunderstanding and sorrow.' (Redemptoris Mater, n16) Only those who pray and offer penance, like Simeon and Anna, are open to the breath of the Spirit. They knew how to recognize the Lord in the circumstances in which He manifested Himself because they possessed an ample interior vision. In addition, today, and given that consecrated men and women are to be the light in the world — imitating Jesus, the Light of the World — we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Pope St. John Paul II instituted this celebration in 1997. The Church demonstrates its gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves in a privileged way to prayer and have a particular religious vocation to the contemplative life. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 2, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

"Mary is the Mother of God[...] since by the power of the Holy Spirit she conceived in her virginal womb and brought into the world Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is of one being with the Father." - JPII, "Redemptoris Mater." On New Year's Day, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, learn how our Blessed Mother can turn your New Year's resolution into a revolution of virtue.

«No sólo el pueblo judío... sino el hombre de todos los países y edades concebía la manifestación de Dios como... una refulgente manifesta­ción de gloria, de grandeza y de poder. Sin embargo, el Dios anunciado por los profetas y por las Escrituras un día decide cumplir su promesa de amor. Un día decide que el Hijo de Dios sea el Hijo del Hombre. Y se le anuncia a María; pero..., en vez de la imaginada grandeza y de la fastuosa teofanía, lo que nace es un niño pobrísimo a quien no le dan posada en la ciudad y tiene que ser alumbrado en un maloliente pesebre. »Después de... miles de años de concebirse la grandeza de Dios con la mente del hombre, una mujer lo concibe en la mayor impotencia, abandono y marginación. Y ¿a quién más de cerca podía punzarle con sus interrogaciones la corona de dudas que a María? ¿A quién más de cerca le tocó la desconcertante contradicción sino a la Madre? El Evangelio lo dice en una frase tremendamente simple: “Y el niño fue arrecostado en un pesebre.” Ninguna madre ha sido sometida a una prueba tan desigual entre lo esperado y su realidad. ¿Puede ser Dios, el Dios esperado por mi pueblo, ese hijo de mis entrañas, que no encuentra posada y viene a nacer en un lugar inmundo? ¿Estaré soñando que me visitó un Án­gel cuando este niño me grita su hambre y es un niño pobre que ni siquiera pudo nacer bajo un techo propio y digno? ¿Por qué esta humillación? »Entonces afuera los ángeles cantan. Pero, ¿quiénes llegan con la historia sino unos sucios, ignorantes pastores con miedo y con ingenua ad­miración? ¿El Dios esperado era ése? ¿Es que Dios no es grandeza (como la concibe el hom­bre), sino humildad? Israel esperaba al León de Judá, y llega, enredado entre las zarzas, un cordero... ese cordero... que Dios envió a Abraham para que lo sacrificara en vez de su hijo Isaac.... »... No es un Rey fastuoso. No es siquiera el piadoso Dios imaginado por el piadoso hombre, rodeado, como Júpiter, de rayos y truenos. Es un Dios desconcertante.»1 Es así como, desde el punto de vista de la Virgen María, el ideólogo nicaragüense Pablo Antonio Cuadra contrasta al Dios ideado por Dios con el Dios ideado por el hombre. Lo hace en el discurso de inauguración de la Universidad Católica «Redemptoris Mater» en calidad de rector, el día primero de marzo de 1993. Y tiene toda la razón al representar al Niño Dios como el cordero que tomó el lugar de Isaac. Porque así como el patriarca Abraham no se negó a darle su único hijo a Dios, tampoco Dios se negó a darnos su único Hijo a todos nosotros, que somos los descendientes espirituales de Abraham.2 Y para que no quedara ninguna duda de que esa era su intención desde el principio, Dios se lo reveló por adelantado a Juan el Bautista, quien al comienzo del ministerio público de su primo Jesús lo presenta con la proclamación: «¡Aquí tienen al Cordero de Dios, que quita el pecado del mundo!»3 Más vale que permitamos que ese Dios desconcertante se manifieste entre nosotros como Él lo ha concebido, como el Cordero sin mancha y sin defecto provisto como sacrificio en nuestro lugar,4 para que quienes lo aceptemos como tal podamos disfrutar del perdón de pecados y de la vida nueva y eterna que lo acompaña. Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Pablo Antonio Cuadra, discurso de inauguración de la Universidad Católica «Redemptoris Mater», 1 marzo 93 (Managua, Nicaragua: Hispamer, 1993), pp. 5-7. 2 Gn 22:1-18; Gá 3:7-9 3 Jn 1:29 4 1P 1:18-20

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(Antevíspera del Día de la Resistencia Indígena) «Cuando Colón descubre América, dentro de su mentalidad visionaria prevalecen las tradiciones medievales. Está descubriendo lo nuevo, pero se le imponen las visiones y teorías antiguas. Cree que América es Cipango, o que nosotros somos la India, y por esa medievalidad todavía se llaman indios nuestros aborígenes. Pero contra esa victoria del pasado, la Corona, los reyes y sus navegantes imponen la otra verdad: que somos un nuevo mundo, y eso nuevo funda no sólo una nueva geografía del mundo sino una nueva edad. »Luego, cuando los descubrimientos dan paso fundamentalmente a las conquistas, la tradición medieval, todavía viva, vuelve a imponerse en la empresa española, y se establece la esclavitud, o el servicio forzado o la “Encomienda”. Y otra vez la fuerza nueva, motivada por el cristianismo y sostenida y alentada por los reyes, se enfrenta con esa revivencia medieval exigiendo otro trato para el indio, decretando las leyes nuevas y empeñándose en una larga lucha por lo que hoy llamaríamos justicia social con el vencido. Actitud que nos revela la fuerza dinámica de los principios cristianos capaces de crear una situación completamente nueva y profundamente humanista, una ética nueva que establecía una ruptura con todo el pasado de la historia humana, ya que el sistema de esclavitud y servicio forzado del vencido —que hemos llamado feudal— no sólo era uso y costumbre de todo occidente sino también de los mismos indios en todas sus diversas culturas. »Por esta razón fue difícil y llena de rebeldías la imposición de esa nueva ética que sorprendió tanto al español como al indio.... »Más que el yo —que fácilmente oprime o explota al tú— lo que el cristianismo quiere es forjar un nosotros unido por la palabra de Cristo, que es palabra de amor. Un nosotros ancho, un nosotros Patria, un nosotros fraterno.... »... porque cristiano comienza y termina significando amor.»1 Así se expresa Pablo Antonio Cuadra, director general del diario La Prensa y director de la Academia Nicaragüense de la Lengua, en una ponencia presentada en el Primer Congreso Nacional de Educación en 1991, con relación al descubrimiento de América por parte del almirante Cristóbal Colón. ¡Qué bien que hace hincapié en la nueva ética del cristianismo! Si bien los conquistadores no dieron ejemplo de ella, lo cual perjudicó en extremo a los indígenas del nuevo mundo, eso no quiere decir que careciera de valor. Al contrario, esa ética habría sido realmente revolucionaria en todos los órdenes y sentidos si se hubiera llevado a la práctica desde el principio. Es que tiene toda la razón el respetado ideólogo nicaragüense: Lo que aún desea el cristianismo es lo que deseaba su fundador. «Este mandamiento nuevo les doy —dijo Jesucristo—: que se amen los unos a los otros. Así como yo los he amado, también ustedes deben amarse los unos a los otros.»2 De modo que la nueva ética del cristianismo enseña que debemos amarnos al extremo de estar dispuestos a dar la vida el uno por el otro. ¡Qué increíble, y qué revolucionario, habría sido que la sorpresa mayor que se llevara el indio del nuevo mundo hubiera sido esa! Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Pablo Antonio Cuadra, «Los valores cristianos en la educación y cultura nicaragüenses», ponencia presentada en el Primer Congreso Nacional de Educación, 24 octubre 91; y discurso de inauguración de la Universidad Católica «Redemptoris Mater», 1 marzo 93 (Managua, Nicaragua: Hispamer, 1993), pp. 32-33,17-18,40. 2 Jn 13:34

Zapraszamy Państwa na ósmy z cyklu wykładów „JP2 na nowo odczytany. Dzieło//Konteksty//Idee”, w których zaproszeni przez Teologię Polityczną znakomici historycy i teologowie będą zgłębiać pontyfikat i encykliki św. Jana Pawła II. Prelekcję zatytułowaną „Redemptoris Mater" („Matka Odkupiciela") wygłosi o. Michał Paluch OP. Wesprzyj projekt „JP2 na nowo odczytany. Dzieło//Konteksty//Idee”: ⁠⁠https://teologiapolityczna.pl/jp2-na-nowo⁠⁠ Cykl powstał dzięki hojnemu wsparciu indywidualnych darczyńców projektu. o. Michał Paluch OP - urodzony w 1967r., polski dominikanin, doktor teologii dogmatycznej, w 2001 r. obronił doktorat z filozofii na Uniwersytecie we Fryburgu, a w 2013 r. uzyskał habilitację w Instytucie Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk, rektor Papieskiego Uniwersytetu Świętego Tomasza z Akwinu (Angelicum) w Rzymie (2017-2021). Jest piątym Polakiem, który otrzymał honorowy tytuł Mistrza Świętej Teologii przyznawany w Zakonie Dominikańskim przez generała za wybitne osiągnięcia w dziedzinie teologii. Cykl wykładów „JP2 NA NOWO ODCZYTANY. DZIEŁO/KONTEKSTY/IDEE.” to droga do ponownego odczytania intelektualnego dorobku św. Jana Pawła II zawartego w papieskich encyklikach jego wielkiego pontyfikatu. W dobie, gdy w debacie publicznej wciąż słyszymy głosy domagające się „prawdy o papieżu”, postanowiliśmy zapytać o nią najwybitniejszych specjalistów i badaczy, a naszych darczyńców zaprosić do włączenia się w organizację cyklu. Jesteśmy przekonani, że prawda encyklik zasługuje na ponowne usłyszenie i rozważenie, szczególnie dziś. ___

El jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, el Papa Francisco ha recibido en audiencia a Tawadros II, cabeza de la iglesia copto-ortodoxa, para conmemorar el 50 aniversario del encuentro entre san Pablo VI y Shenouda III. Después de hablar en privado, el Papa Francisco y Tawadros II se han intercambiado unos regalos. Entre ellos, el Papa de Alejandría ha obsequiado a Francisco con unas reliquias de los mártires coptos asesinados en Libia en 2015. Tras el discurso del Santo Padre y Tawadros II, se han retirado a la capilla Redemptoris Mater para rezar juntos. Caritas Internationalis está celebrando su vigésimo segunda Asamblea General del 11 al 16 de mayo en Roma, seis meses después del nombramiento de un comisario extraordinario para mejorar sus normas y procedimientos de gestión. En esta asamblea tendrá lugar la elección del Presidente, el Secretario General y el Tesorero, pero también del Consejo Ejecutivo y del Consejo de Representantes de la Confederación, que permanecerán en el cargo hasta 2027.

February 27: St. Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor 950–c. 1003 Optional Memorial: Liturgical Color: White Widely venerated in Armenia A mystical eastern monk praises God like a troubadour A crowning glory of the Armenian people is that their nation was the first to adopt Christianity as its official religion. Approximately twelve years before the Roman Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in 313, an Armenian King converted to Christianity. Following the universal custom of mankind, the King's religion then became his people's. Though the actual conversion of individual souls required decades of subsequent evangelical effort, this early baptism of an entire nation has granted the Armenian Apostolic Church unique status as the custodian of Armenian national identity. Living proof of Armenia's ancient Christian pedigree is found in the old city of Jerusalem. An Armenian patriarch, cathedral, and seminary anchor the peaceful Armenian Quarter, one of the four neighborhoods packed behind the walls of the city where it all began. Today's saint, Gregory of Narek, was a medieval Armenian monk who wrote mystical poetry, hymns, and biblical commentaries. He is one of Armenia's greatest literary figures and poets. His principal work, the “Book of Lamentations” consists of ninety-five prayers he composed as an encyclopedia of prayer for all people. The twentieth-century Catechism of the Catholic Church notes that while Western Medieval piety developed the rosary as a lay substitute for praying the Psalms, the Armenian tradition developed hymns and songs to Mary as the primary expression of popular piety, as seen in the works of St. Gregory of Narek (CCC #2678). Pope Saint John Paull II also referenced St. Gregory in his encyclical on Mary, Redemptoris Mater: “…with powerful poetic inspiration (St. Gregory) ponders the…mystery of the Incarnation, …an occasion to sing and extol the extraordinary dignity and magnificent beauty of the Virgin Mary, Mother of the Word made flesh.” Like St. Ephrem, a centuries-earlier Syrian archetype of Eastern monasticism, St. Gregory uses metaphor, songs, litanies, and poetry to communicate Christian truth. The Western tradition, especially since the time of St. Augustine, tends to communicate the truths of Christianity in less artistic ways - through close reasoning, apologetics, the synthesis of Greek philosophy with Christian doctrine, and by showing the internal harmony of Scriptural texts. The Armenian Christian tradition, like related ancient churches born near the cradle of mankind, has not sharpened its sword of thought by constant clashing with enemy metal, as has occurred in the West. The benefits of a monoculture - of a people who all speak the same language, kneel before the same God, profess the same faith, and sing the same songs – is deep unity. A monoculture has no need to hone arguments. When everyone agrees on the fundamentals, when the tapestry of a culture is not torn or frayed, the writer, priest, poet, composer, or monk can sing, whistle, ruminate, and dream like a madman or a troubadour. When he describes a rainbow as God's bow in the sky, hears the sweet voice of Mary in a lark, imagines a devilish monster lurking in the wine-dark sea, or is convinced that the blood dripping from the side of Christ soaks and sanctifies the earth itself, the faithful quietly nod in agreement and humbly whisper: “Thus it is. Thus it shall always be.” Little is known of the life of St. Gregory of Narek other than that he was a dedicated monk who lived his entire adult life in a monastery situated in todays' eastern Turkey, in the Armenian homeland between the Black and Caspian Seas. St. Gregory's essence is truly to be found in the spaces between his words. He is his writings. St. Gregory was never formally canonized, a not uncommon fact for holy men and women of his era. During a Mass in 2015 commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Turks, Pope Francis declared St. Gregory of Narek a Doctor of the Church, the thirty-sixth person so honored and only the second from the churches of the East. Surprisingly, St. Gregory was not a Catholic, though he did pertain to an apostolic church with legitimate sacraments and a hierarchical structure which, however, is not in formal communion with Rome. The narrow theological arteries that run east from Constantinople become thinner as they spread ever eastward, often terminating in ecclesiastical cardiac arrest – in churches without people, in thrones without bishops, in altars without sacrifices, and in monasteries without monks. It is one of the holy obligations of the still robust Roman Church to exalt those whom others cannot, to witness to beauty wherever it may be found, and to call Christian leaders to gather in the immensity of St. Peter's Basilica to anoint the memory of a gifted Christian of long ago with the noble title of doctor. St. Gregory of Narek, your quiet, humble, and hidden life produced a rich garden of poems and prayers. May your redolent words and rich images fire our imaginations and inflame our hearts so that our flame of faith burns as hot as yours in its love for Christ and Mary.

In 2007, the first ever Clericus Cup was played, with trainee priests competing from Vatican City's seminaries. It was an effort to present a different image of football, following various Italian scandals. Don Davide Tisato, the Captain of the winning team and a former professional footballer, has been speaking to Laura Jones, along with Felice Alborghetti from the Centro Sportivo Italiano. (Photo: Davide Tisato lifting the Clericus Cup with his team Redemptoris Mater. Credit: Centro Sportivo Italiano Archive)

As we move into the Ordinary from the Christmas Season, join the Women At The Well as they reflect on the Fourth Joyful Mystery, the Presentation of the Lord. Obedience may seem like an ordinary thing to do, but the results of obedience are always extraordinary. See how the Lord has blessed the people involved in the Presentation, and how He may be waiting to bless you.

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 51-52 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily Reading Guide here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/For those who are interested in hosting this study, please email info@endowgroups.org for more information on how to host an Endow Study!Fr. Paul N. Check was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT in 1997.  He holds an STB from the Gregorian University and an STL from the University of the Holy Cross.  Fr.Check has taught courses in fundamental moral theology, sexual and medical ethics, Christian anthropology, the Beatitudes, and the Parables.  For twelve years, he taught a two-week moral theology course annually to St. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, and more recently, he has taught regularly for the Augustine Institute, and for FOCUS.  He has given several retreats and days of recollection to diocesan clergy, religious, and seminarians.  Fr. Check earned a BA in history and political science from Rice University in 1981, after which he served as an officer in the US Marine Corps for nine years, and prior to entering seminary.  He has been a parish priest and a high school chaplain.  From 2008-2016, Fr Check was the Executive Director of Courage International, presenting to clergy in many dioceses the Church's teaching on homosexuality and her pastoral response.  Fr. Check was then assigned as the Rector of the St John Fisher Seminary in the Diocese of Bridgeport for four years, during which time he also served as director of ongoing priestly formation.  On August 15, 2020 and with the permission of his Bishop, he was appointed the Executive Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, by His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, and Shrine's Board of Directors.Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 25-37 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 25-37 are covered in Chapter 6 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily Reading Guide here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/For those who are interested in hosting this study, please email info@endowgroups.org for more information on how to host an Endow Study!Fr. Paul N. Check was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT in 1997.  He holds an STB from the Gregorian University and an STL from the University of the Holy Cross.  Fr.Check has taught courses in fundamental moral theology, sexual and medical ethics, Christian anthropology, the Beatitudes, and the Parables.  For twelve years, he taught a two-week moral theology course annually to St. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, and more recently, he has taught regularly for the Augustine Institute, and for FOCUS.  He has given several retreats and days of recollection to diocesan clergy, religious, and seminarians.  Fr. Check earned a BA in history and political science from Rice University in 1981, after which he served as an officer in the US Marine Corps for nine years, and prior to entering seminary.  He has been a parish priest and a high school chaplain.  From 2008-2016, Fr Check was the Executive Director of Courage International, presenting to clergy in many dioceses the Church's teaching on homosexuality and her pastoral response.  Fr. Check was then assigned as the Rector of the St John Fisher Seminary in the Diocese of Bridgeport for four years, during which time he also served as director of ongoing priestly formation.  On August 15, 2020 and with the permission of his Bishop, he was appointed the Executive Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, by His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, and Shrine's Board of Directors.Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 25-37 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 25-37 are covered in Chapter 6 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily Reading Guide here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/For those who are interested in hosting this study, please email info@endowgroups.org for more information on how to host an Endow Study!Fr. Paul N. Check was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT in 1997.  He holds an STB from the Gregorian University and an STL from the University of the Holy Cross.  Fr.Check has taught courses in fundamental moral theology, sexual and medical ethics, Christian anthropology, the Beatitudes, and the Parables.  For twelve years, he taught a two-week moral theology course annually to St. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, and more recently, he has taught regularly for the Augustine Institute, and for FOCUS.  He has given several retreats and days of recollection to diocesan clergy, religious, and seminarians.   Fr. Check earned a BA in history and political science from Rice University in 1981, after which he served as an officer in the US Marine Corps for nine years, and prior to entering seminary.  He has been a parish priest and a high school chaplain.  From 2008-2016, Fr Check was the Executive Director of Courage International, presenting to clergy in many dioceses the Church's teaching on homosexuality and her pastoral response.  Fr. Check was then assigned as the Rector of the St John Fisher Seminary in the Diocese of Bridgeport for four years, during which time he also served as director of ongoing priestly formation.  On August 15, 2020 and with the permission of his Bishop, he was appointed the Executive Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, by His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, and Shrine's Board of Directors.Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 7-24 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 7-24 are covered in Chapters 2-5 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily Reading Guide here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/For those who are interested in hosting this study, please email info@endowgroups.org for more information on how to host an Endow Study!Fr. Paul N. Check was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT in 1997.  He holds an STB from the Gregorian University and an STL from the University of the Holy Cross.  Fr.Check has taught courses in fundamental moral theology, sexual and medical ethics, Christian anthropology, the Beatitudes, and the Parables.  For twelve years, he taught a two-week moral theology course annually to St. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, and more recently, he has taught regularly for the Augustine Institute, and for FOCUS.  He has given several retreats and days of recollection to diocesan clergy, religious, and seminarians.   Fr. Check earned a BA in history and political science from Rice University in 1981, after which he served as an officer in the US Marine Corps for nine years, and prior to entering seminary.  He has been a parish priest and a high school chaplain.  From 2008-2016, Fr Check was the Executive Director of Courage International, presenting to clergy in many dioceses the Church's teaching on homosexuality and her pastoral response.  Fr. Check was then assigned as the Rector of the St John Fisher Seminary in the Diocese of Bridgeport for four years, during which time he also served as director of ongoing priestly formation.  On August 15, 2020 and with the permission of his Bishop, he was appointed the Executive Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, by His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, and Shrine's Board of Directors. Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, is joined by Father Paul Check, to discuss Par. 1-6 of Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Mother of the Redeemer. Par. 1-6 are covered in Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide.You can read the document here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.htmlDownload the Daily Reading Guide here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/For those who are interested in hosting this study, please email info@endowgroups.org for more information on how to host an Endow Study!Fr. Paul N. Check was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT in 1997.  He holds an STB from the Gregorian University and an STL from the University of the Holy Cross.  Fr.Check has taught courses in fundamental moral theology, sexual and medical ethics, Christian anthropology, the Beatitudes, and the Parables.  For twelve years, he taught a two-week moral theology course annually to St. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, and more recently, he has taught regularly for the Augustine Institute, and for FOCUS.  He has given several retreats and days of recollection to diocesan clergy, religious, and seminarians.  Fr. Check earned a BA in history and political science from Rice University in 1981, after which he served as an officer in the US Marine Corps for nine years, and prior to entering seminary.  He has been a parish priest and a high school chaplain.  From 2008-2016, Fr Check was the Executive Director of Courage International, presenting to clergy in many dioceses the Church's teaching on homosexuality and her pastoral response.  Fr. Check was then assigned as the Rector of the St John Fisher Seminary in the Diocese of Bridgeport for four years, during which time he also served as director of ongoing priestly formation.  On August 15, 2020 and with the permission of his Bishop, he was appointed the Executive Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, by His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, and Shrine's Board of Directors.Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Annette Bergeon, CEO, reads Chapter 1 of the Endow Study Guide on John Paul II's Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater).In this 1987 encyclical, John Paul II reminds us that Mary is the greatest saint, and he explains why this is so. John Paul II calls her the “most excellent expression of the feminine genius.” Mary's ‘yes' to her role in God's plan places her at the center of salvation history. This study helps women understand and appreciate the place Mary holds in the Church.To download Chapter 1 for free, click here: https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/free-downloads/products/free-download-chapter-1-redemptoris-materTo join the 2022 Advent Podcast Study Series, click here: https://www.endowgroups.org/the-endow-podcast/advent-2022-podcast-study-series/Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Avec le père Guillaume Bruté de Rémur, recteur du séminaire Redemptoris Mater au Liban

MABUTING BALITA l SETYEMBRE 15, 2022 – HUWEBES Ika – 24 na LINGGO sa Karaniwang Panahon Ebanghelyo: Jn 19:25-27 Nangakatayo sa tabi ng krus ni Hesus ang kanyang ina at ang kapatid na babae ng ina niya, si Mariang asawa ni Cleofas at si Maria Magdalena. Kaya pagkakita ni Hesus sa ina at sa kanyang mahal na alagad na nakatayo sa tabi, sinabi niya sa ina: “Babae, hayan ang anak mo!” Pagkatapos ay sinabi naman niya sa alagad: “Hayan ang iyong ina.” At mula sa oras na iyo'y tinanggap siya ng alagad sa kanila. Pagninilay Ipinagdiriwang natin ngayon ang Kapistahan ng Ina ng Hapis (Mater Dolorosa) o Our Lady of Sorrows. Pasalamatan natin ang Panginoon na sa kabila ng pagsubok at pighati na ating pinagdaanan, buhay pa rin tayo at nabubuhay sa pag-ibig ng Diyos. Remember that there is Joy in every sorrow. Bilang kasapi ng Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross, HUGOT namin , "There is Joy in the Cross." May ligaya sa Krus! Naniniwala rin ako na sa bawat pagsubok, sumisibol ang bagong pag-asa. Nagkakaroon ng mas malalim na kahulugan ang hirap at sakit (sorrows/ hapis ) dahil kasama natin si Jesus at ang Mahal na Birheng Maria. Maging sa buhay ng Mahal na Ina, matatag siyang tumayo sa paanan ng Krus. Malaya niyang niyakap ang kanyang mga hapis. Nagkaroon siya ng malalim na pananampalataya dahil naniwala siya sa kalooban ng Diyos. Napakasakit para kay Maria na makita si Kristo na nakabayubay sa krus at namatay. Matinding sakit para sa kanya na masaksihan ang anak na naghihirap. Gayunpaman, bukas sa kanyang kalooban na tinanggap ang sakripisyong ito bilang pakikiisa para sa kaligtasan ng sanlibutan. Kaya maharap man tayo sa anumang hirap, magalak at magdiwang pa rin tayo. Sapagkat naging daan ito para ipakita ng Diyos ang kanyang pag-ibig—tapat ito at nanatili magpakailanman. Pag-ibig na hindi nagsasawa at walang pinipili. Tandaan natin sa kabila ng pagsubok, hapis at pighati sa buhay, mayroon pa ring pag-asa at ligaya. Winika ni Juan Pablo, Ikalawa: “Naging saksi si Maria nang pananampalatayang Sa paanan John Paul said," At the foot of the Cross, Mary shares through faith in the shocking mystery of this self-emptying." This is perhaps the deepest 'kenosis' of faith in human history. " (Redemptoris Mater 18). Ito rin ang gustong ipahiwatag ng ating ebanghelyo na si Maria naging pinakadakila at pinakatapat na tagasunod ni Kristo. Tularan natin si Maria na punong-puno ng pag-asa. Pag-asa na nagdulot sa kanya ng ligaya kahit sa gitna ng pagdadalamhati. Manatili tayo sa pag-ibig ng Diyos at maging saksi: May ligaya sa Krus, Ipadama ang pag-asa kasama ang Mahal na Birheng Maria! -FR. ALOYSUIS MARIA MORAGA, Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross

O acolhimento da Anunciação e o lugar da fé Delimitada à aceitação da obra salvífica de Deus, a maternidade de Maria não pode ocorrer sem fé; por isso a cena termina com essas palavras - eis aqui a serva do Senhor: faça-se em mim segundo a tua palavra - nas quais reconhecemos o ápice de todo comportamento religioso diante de Deus, pois Maria expressa, em maior grau, a disponibilidade passiva combinada com a prontidão ativa, o vazio mais profundo que acompanha a maior plenitude. Toda a tradição reforçará essa relação entre maternidade e fé ao ponto de fazer da maternidade uma forma singular de fé e do seguimento e da fé uma forma singular de maternidade. Crer é assim visto como acolher e doar Cristo, como gerá-lo na história humana. A obra da graça realiza-se no abandono de uma vida animada e guiada pela fé. Esta fé, que a Dei Verbum 5 apresentará como a atitude de quem se totum Deo libere committit (se confia livre e totalmente a Deus), deve ser bem compreendida: não é antes de tudo um ato de pensamento pessoal, uma criação da inteligência humana, mas a aceitação do pensamento divino e de um pensamento expresso concretamente na forma de uma palavra. Acreditar é abrir-se a esta palavra e receber todo o pensamento que ela manifesta. Maria é um modelo exemplar deste acolhimento: a sua escuta da Palavra, a sua conservação e meditação à imagem dos profetas e sábios do Antigo Testamento Todas estas caraterísticas permitem-nos fazer da sua peregrinatio fidei, peregrinação de fé, um modelo para o caminho de cada fiel. Cabe à Mariologia elaborar o extraordinário caminho desta figura que nos é dada em termos histórico-midráshicos, ou seja, através de uma história que pretende narrar o modelo central de vida de fé, trinitária e eclesial. O ENCONTRO DA PALAVRA COM MARIA Para desenvolver uma compreensão teológica do encontro entre a Palavra e Maria, não basta a simples narrativa bíblica: é preciso desenvolver teologicamente o encontro. Como se trata de um encontro, só será possível se este for totalmente pessoal. Somente as categorias pessoais nos permitirão respeitar a singularidade da figura de Maria e seu papel ao lado de Jesus. A Mãe enquanto modelo da filha de Sião, deve ser pensada não segundo modelos individualistas, mas segundo modelos comunitários e histórico-salvíficos. Comentando o termo cheia de graça, na Encíclica Redemptoris Mater 8, São João Paulo II capta uma síntese das revelações e promessas do Antigo Testamento; conclui assim que «no mistério de Cristo ela já está presente antes da criação do mundo como aquela que o Pai escolheu como a Mãe de seu Filho na Encarnação e, juntamente com o Pai, o Filho a escolheu, confiando-a ao Espírito de santidade». --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/locus-mariologicus/message

Megan interviews Fr. José Murcia Abellan, pastor of Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish in Chicago, and Alejandro Guevara, currently in formation at the Diocesan Missionary Seminary, Redemptoris Mater in Vinnitsa, Ukraine. Megan asks them about the faith of the people in Ukraine and the role of the church as well. Fr. José and Alejandro share how the people have been impacted by the war as well. Megan asks them to reflect on the vocation of the missionary priest and God's Mission in Ukraine at this time.

Via Matris SEGUNDA ESTAÇÃO Maria foge para o Egito para salvar Jesus V. Nós te louvamos e te bendizemos, Senhor. R. Porque associaste a Virgem Mãe à obra da salvação. Evangelho segundo Mateus 2,13-14 [Os magos] tinham acabado de sair quando um anjo do Senhor apareceu a José em sonho e lhe disse: "Levante-se, leve o menino e sua mãe com você e fuja para o Egito, e fique lá até que eu o avise, porque Herodes está procurando a criança para matá-la. José acordou e levou consigo o menino e sua mãe durante a noite e fugiu para o Egito, onde permaneceu até a morte de Herodes, para cumprir o que o Senhor havia dito por meio do profeta: Do Egito chamei meu filho. A fuga para o Egito e a matança dos inocentes mostram a oposição das trevas à luz: Ele veio para o seu povo, mas os seus não o aceitaram (Jo 1,11). Toda a vida de Cristo estará sob o signo da perseguição. Seus pais compartilham esse destino com ele. Seu retorno do Egito lembra o Êxodo e apresenta Jesus como o libertador definitivo. Durante a maior parte de sua vida, Jesus compartilhou a condição da grande maioria dos homens: uma existência cotidiana sem grandeza aparente, uma vida de trabalho manual, uma vida religiosa judaica sujeita à Lei de Deus, vida em comunidade. A respeito de todo este período, é-nos revelado que Jesus foi submisso aos seus pais e que cresceu em sabedoria, idade e graça diante de Deus e dos homens (Lc 2,51-52). Na submissão de Jesus a sua mãe e pai legais, a perfeita observância do quarto mandamento é alcançada. Tal submissão é a imagem temporal da obediência filial ao seu Pai celestial. Catecismo da Igreja Católica 530-532 MEDITAÇÃO Depois da visita dos Magos, depois da sua homenagem, depois da oferta dos dons, Maria, juntamente com o menino, devem fugir para o Egipto sob a atenta protecção de José, porque Herodes foi procurando a criança para matá-la (Mt 2,13). E até a morte de Herodes eles terão que ficar no Egito. Após a morte de Herodes, quando a sagrada família retorna a Nazaré, começa o longo período da vida oculta. Ela que acreditou no cumprimento das palavras do Senhor (Lc 1,45) vive o conteúdo destas palavras todos os dias. Todos os dias ao lado dela está o Filho, a quem ela deu o nome de Jesus. Certamente em contato com ele ela usa esse nome, que aliás não poderia suscitar admiração em ninguém, tendo sido usado por muito tempo em Israel. No entanto, Maria sabe que aquele que leva o nome de Jesus foi chamado pelo anjo Filho do Altíssimo (Lc 1,32). Maria sabe que ela concebeu e deu à luz não conhecendo homem, por obra do Espírito Santo, com o poder do Altíssimo que lançou sua sombra sobre ela, assim como no tempo de Moisés e dos pais a nuvem velando a presença de Deus, Maria sabe, portanto, que o Filho, oferecido virginalmente por ela, é precisamente aquele Santo, o Filho de Deus, de quem o anjo lhe falou. Durante os anos da vida oculta de Jesus na casa de Nazaré, também a vida de Maria foi escondida com Cristo em Deus (Col 3,3) pela fé. A fé, de fato, é um contato com o mistério de Deus: Maria está constantemente, diariamente, em contato com o mistério inefável de Deus que se fez homem, mistério que supera tudo o que foi revelado na Antiga Aliança. João Paulo II, Redemptoris Mater 16,17 Ave Maria… Oremos Deus fiel, que na bem-aventurada Virgem Maria cumpriu as promessas feitas aos Patriarcas de Israel, concedei-nos seguir o exemplo da Filha de Sião que vos agradou pela humildade e com obediência cooperou na redenção do mundo. Por Cristo nosso Senhor. Amem --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/locus-mariologicus/message

St. Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor950–c.1003February 27—Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White (Purple if Lenten Weekday)Widely venerated in ArmeniaA mystical Eastern monk praises God like a troubadourA crowning glory of the Armenian people is that their nation was the first to adopt Christianity as its official religion. Approximately twelve years before the Roman Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in 313, an Armenian King converted to Christianity. Following the universal custom of mankind, the King's religion then became his people's. Though the actual conversion of individual souls required decades of subsequent evangelical effort, this early baptism of an entire nation has granted the Armenian Apostolic Church unique status as the custodian of Armenian national identity. Living proof of Armenia's ancient Christian pedigree is found in the old city of Jerusalem. An Armenian patriarch, cathedral, and seminary anchor the peaceful Armenian Quarter, one of the four neighborhoods packed behind the walls of the city where it all began.Today's saint, Gregory of Narek, was a medieval Armenian monk who wrote mystical poetry, hymns, and biblical commentaries. He is one of Armenia's greatest literary figures and poets. His principal work, the “Book of Lamentations,” consists of ninety-five prayers he composed as an encyclopedia of prayer for all people. The twentieth-century Catechism of the Catholic Church notes that while Western Medieval piety developed the rosary as a lay substitute for praying the Psalms, the Armenian tradition developed hymns and songs to Mary as the primary expression of popular piety, as seen in the works of St. Gregory of Narek (CCC #2678). Pope Saint John Paull II also referenced St. Gregory in his encyclical on Mary, Redemptoris Mater: “…with powerful poetic inspiration (St. Gregory) ponders the…mystery of the Incarnation, …an occasion to sing and extol the extraordinary dignity and magnificent beauty of the Virgin Mary, Mother of the Word made flesh” (31).Like St. Ephrem, a centuries-earlier Syrian archetype of Eastern monasticism, St. Gregory uses metaphor, songs, litanies, and poetry to communicate Christian truth. The Western tradition, especially since the time of St. Augustine, tends to communicate the truths of Christianity in less artistic ways—through close reasoning, apologetics, the synthesis of Greek philosophy with Christian doctrine, and by showing the internal harmony of Scriptural texts.The Armenian Christian tradition, like related ancient churches born near the cradle of mankind, has not sharpened its sword of thought by constant clashing with enemy metal, as has occurred in the West. The benefit of a monoculture—of a people who all speak the same language, kneel before the same God, profess the same faith, and sing the same songs—is deep unity. A monoculture has no need to hone arguments. When everyone agrees on the fundamentals, when the tapestry of a culture is not torn or frayed, the writer, priest, poet, composer, or monk can sing, whistle, ruminate, and dream like a madman or a troubadour. When he describes a rainbow as God's bow in the sky, hears the sweet voice of Mary in a lark, imagines a devilish sea-monster lurking in the wine-dark sea, or is convinced that the blood dripping from the side of Christ soaks and sanctifies the earth itself, the faithful quietly nod in agreement and humbly whisper: “Thus it is. Thus it shall always be.”Little is known of the life of St. Gregory of Narek, other than that he was a dedicated monk who lived his entire adult life in a monastery situated in todays' eastern Turkey, in the Armenian homeland between the Black and Caspian Seas. Saint Gregory's essence is truly to be found in the spaces between his words. He is his writings. Saint Gregory was never formally canonized, a not uncommon fact for holy men and women of his era. During a Mass in 2015 commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Turks, Pope Francis declared St. Gregory of Narek a Doctor of the Church, the thirty-sixth person so honored and only the second from the churches of the East.Surprisingly, St. Gregory was not a Catholic, though he did pertain to an apostolic church with legitimate sacraments and a hierarchical structure which, however, is not in formal communion with Rome. The narrow theological arteries that run east from Constantinople become thinner as they spread ever eastward, often terminating in ecclesiastical cardiac arrest—in churches without people, in thrones without bishops, in altars without sacrifices, and in monasteries without monks. It is one of the holy obligations of the still robust Roman Church to exalt those whom others cannot, to witness to beauty wherever it may be found, and to call Christian leaders to gather in the immensity of St. Peter's Basilica to anoint the memory of a gifted Christian of long ago with the noble title of doctor.Saint Gregory of Narek, your quiet, humble, and hidden life produced a rich garden of poems and prayers. May your redolent words and rich images fire our imaginations and inflame our hearts so that our flame of faith burns as hot as yours in its love for Christ and Mary.

No sábado, 4 de dezembro, às 15h, na Catedral da Sé, o Cardeal Odilo Pedro Scherer ordenará quatro sacerdotes para a Arquidiocese de São Paulo. A cerimônia que é motivo de festa para nossa Igreja Católica contará com a presença de membros do clero, familiares, amigos e fiéis que acompanharão atentos esse momento. Mas devido a pandemia de coronavírus, os abraços, demonstrações de carinho e felicitações comuns a essas cerimônias agora precisarão ser mais contidas . Ainda assim , a alegria continua contagiante , mas por questões sanitárias, o número de pessoas que participarão da cerimônia deverá ser reduzido , de acordo com orientações da Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) o que tem ocorrido nas celebrações comunitárias. O que importa é que, após um período formativo de cerca de dez anos, os diáconos receberão o presbiterado, segundo grau do sacramento da Ordem. E isso é fato . A poucos dias de receber o sacramento da ordem , preparamos um programa Construindo Cidadania para conhecer melhor quem serão os novos padres da arquidiocese de São Paulo . E você internauta , terá a oportunidade de fazer pergunta a eles , sendo assim participe conosco , via facebook e Youtube da radio 9 de Julho . Convidados : Diácono Álvaro Moreira Gonçalves, 27, é natural de São Paulo e sentiu o chamado para o sacerdócio ainda na infância, após a primeira Comunhão, quando começou a participar mais ativamente da vida eclesial. O jovem relatou que sua decisão por ser padre na Arquidiocese de São Paulo foi motivada pelo desejo de servir à Igreja na cidade onde nasceu e onde sente o “apelo de Deus para servir o povo em comunhão e unidade com o Arcebispo”. Diácono Ignacio Torres Julián, 30, é natural de Terual, na Espanha, e ingressou no Seminário Redemptoris Mater em 2010. Sua vocação nasceu a partir da fé transmitida por seus pais e amadurecida na comunidade eclesial. E foi durante uma peregrinação ao Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Fátima, em Portugal, que teve a certeza de que Deus o chamava para ser padre. “Estou disposto a partir para qualquer lugar, levando esta mesma alegria que tenho recebido nestes anos de formação a todos aqueles que vivem no sofrimento, a proclamar a esta geração, de forma especial depois deste ano de grande sofrimento, a alegria da Boa-Nova de que Deus nos ama e que Jesus Cristo venceu todos os sofrimentos”, destacou. Diácono Nicolò Stauble, 32, nasceu em Treviso, na Itália. Seu chamado para o sacerdócio surgiu aos 20 anos e, então, decidiu ingressar no Seminário Redemptoris Mater. “Ao longo de todos estes anos, Deus confirmou a minha vocação por meio de sua Igreja. Hoje, estou disposto a dar minha disponibilidade para seguir as pegadas de Jesus aonde for, em missão em qualquer lugar do mundo”, afirmou. Cardeal Scherer ordenará 4 sacerdotes para a Arquidiocese . Perguntas : O que diz o seu coração nestes momentos que antecedem à sua ordenação sacerdotal? Como foi a formação neste período de pandemia? Como foi este tempo de espera pra você ? Quais os desafios de ser um neo-sacerdote em tempo de pandemia ? Uma mensagem A celebração da ordenação sacerdotal será transmitida pelas mídias digitais da Arquidiocese de São Paulo.

Pope St John Paul II and Redemptoris Mater

Level: expert This is the sixth episode in a series on Mary the mother of Jesus Christ.In this episode, I focus on the beginning of John Paul II's encyclical "Redemptoris Mater."Intro: Robin Mitchell - purple tide (intro)Outro: Robin Mitchell - purple tide (intro)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelogosproject)

“...at the moment of Joseph's own ‘annunciation’ he said nothing; instead he simply ‘did as the angel of the Lord commanded him’. And this first ‘doing’ became the beginning of ‘Joseph's way’. The Gospels do not record any word ever spoken by Joseph along that way. But the silence of Joseph has its own special eloquence..." On August 15th, 1889, Pope Leo XIII promulgated the encyclical letter Quamquam Pluries on devotion to St. Joseph. 100 years later, on August 15th, 1989—and only two years after the release of his great Marian encyclical, Redemptoris Mater, "Mother of the Redeemer"—Pope St. John Paul II gave his apostolic exhortation Redemptoris Custos, "Guardian of the Redeemer", on the person and mission of St. Joseph in the life of Christ and of the Church. This being the Year of St. Joseph, and today being the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, we’re pleased to release our reading of this exhortation in its entirety. “It is my heartfelt wish,” St. John Paul writes, “that these reflections on the person of St. Joseph will renew in us the prayerful devotion which my Predecessor called for a century ago. Our prayers and the very person of Joseph have renewed significance for the Church in our day.” St. Joseph the Worker, Guardian of the Redeemer — pray for us! Links Redemptoris Custos Full text: http://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html Go to http://www.catholicculture.org/getaudio to register for FREE access to the full archive of audiobooks beyond the most recent 15 episodes. Donate at: http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Theme music: 2 Part Invention, composed by Mark Christopher Brandt, performed by Thomas Mirus. ©️2019 Heart of the Lion Publishing Co./BMI. All rights reserved.

El sábado 24 de abril el Sr. Obispo admitirá a las Órdenes Sagradas a dos seminaristas del Seminario Diocesano Misionero Redemptoris Mater, a las 18:00 h. en la Catedral, en la víspera de la celebración de la Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones y Jornada de las Vocaciones Nativas con el lema ¿Para quién soy yo? Recogemos el testimonio de estos dos jóvenes.

Rīta cēliens Raidījuma vadītājs: RML komanda “Labrīt! Vai esi jau pamodies? Laiks modināt prātu!” – ar šādiem vārdiem iesākas katrs raidījums “Rīta cēliens”, kurā kopā ar klausītājiem un studijas viesiem pārrunājam visdažādākās tēmas. Raibs, dinamisks un daudzveidīgs – tāds ir šis raidījums.

Priestera katehēze Raidījuma vadītājs: Pr. Pēteris Skudra Kopā ar misonārā semināra Redemptoris Mater rektoru Mihalu Orlicki (Mihał Orlicki) pārrunājam vienu no Lielās ceturtdienas liturģijas elemntiem - kāju mazgāšanu. Kāpēc Jēzus mazgāja mācekļiem kājas un kāpēc tas tiek atdarināts mūsdienu liturģijā? Tāpat arī ieklausīsimies pavēlē, kuru Jēzus mums izsaka caur šo žestu. Tā ir tava iespēja ēterā satikties ar priesteri un pārrunāt jautājumus, kas skar ticību Dievam un Baznīcai. Cenšamies izprast Dievišķos noslēpumus mūsdienu kontekstā. Ļoti svarīga ir arī Tava iesaistīšanās!

Priestera katehēze Raidījuma vadītājs: Pr. Pēteris Skudra Kopā ar misonārā semināra Redemptoris Mater rektoru Mihalu Orlicki (Mihał Orlicki) pārrunājam vienu no Lielās ceturtdienas liturģijas elemntiem - kāju mazgāšanu. Kāpēc Jēzus mazgāja mācekļiem kājas un kāpēc tas tiek atdarināts mūsdienu liturģijā? Tāpat arī ieklausīsimies pavēlē, kuru Jēzus mums izsaka caur šo žestu. Tā ir tava iespēja ēterā satikties ar priesteri un pārrunāt jautājumus, kas skar ticību Dievam un Baznīcai. Cenšamies izprast Dievišķos noslēpumus mūsdienu kontekstā. Ļoti svarīga ir arī Tava iesaistīšanās!

Father Matthew C. Dallman, Obl.S.B. preaching on the Memorial of Saint Romuald (2019) in the Lady Chapel of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame during solemn Evensong, a service he was also asked to plan. Romuald is a true saint for the domestic church. He was a Benedictine monk who fell asleep on this day in the year AD 1027. In Dante's Divine Comedy, we find at one point Saint Benedict himself indicating to the pilgrim the presence of contemplatives, who are named “fires,” and these included Macarius (a desert father) and Romuald. His devotion to Christ was fueled by his many mystical experiences of God's presence in solitude while praying the Psalms. So much so that he felt driven out of a strictly coenobitic life in Benedictine community and rather devoutly experiment with the eremitic life, so as that between the life of community and the life of a hermit in solitude and what he saw as inherent tension between the two, there might be forged a new kind of harmony. His biography was written by none other than Saint Peter Damien, holy doctor of the Church, he is the founder of the Camaldolese Order (an outgrowth of the Order of Saint Benedict), and Romuald left us a Brief Rule that I think might be seen as a “How to Get Started” chapter in as yet unwritten, but probably never to be written, “Operations Manual” for the domestic church. But to explain that, I first need to back up. http://akensideinstitute.org/images/romuald_preaching.jpgIt was at last summer liturgy conferences that Dr O'Malley asked me to put together a plainsong Evensong in the Anglican tradition for this year's conference. It had become known (because I use social media more than the average person) that I had been conducting an experiment in my home, based in plainsong and the daily Offices (the Anglican equivalent to the Liturgy of the Hours) – that my family (my wife and our then four daughters whom we were homeschooling) might be ready to make the leap from the short, ten-minute form of daily chant developed from my study of Anglican pastoral theologian and priest Martin Thornton that we had used for four years, into chanting Matins and Evensong (Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer) everyday. Sufficed to say, the experiment has taken. Two years in, and it has become the anchors of our family's life, both in terms of routine but more importantly, in terms of our devotion to the Most Holy Trinity, it has spread within our parish, where we have daily Matins and Evensong in our chapel and have formed a plainsong choir in our parish (now 14 people strong) that has had three solemn Evensong services within the liturgical calendar (Eve of Michaelmas, Eve of Presentation, and Eve of Pentecost), and, we are here. Let me report that it is mind-blowingly wild that the waves of a homeschooling experiment in Pekin, Illinois might come to shore in the Lady Chapel of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Providence of God is real and active, and grace has been bestowed in two ways: one, to hear His invitation to give this experiment in domestic church a try, and two, to be steady during the ups and downs of its implementation which were adventurous as most things in a family often are. I arrived at this prayer of thanksgiving, not to boast in anything I have done, but to boast in what our loving Lord has done; and my gratitude was clarified by our two lessons of sacred scripture, as well as the example of Saint Romuald – all three of which present to the question of the domestic church the Light of Christ. The account of Samuel's encounter with the Lord draws our attention to the domestic environment, the unique culture of our homes. We want the environment, the ecology, of our homes to be such wherein the space of our home, and the pattern of our life in it, is one where God can be heard: like Samuel heard God, even where God calls our name, like he called Samuel's name. Also, our passage helps us t o dispense with the need for our home life to be a perfect haven of pure devotion by all members of the family. God called Samuel despite the word of the Lord being rare in those days and no frequent vision. The only concrete description was that Samuel was sleeping in relative proximity to the Ark of God, which for us is a prefigurement of Our Lady. In his introduction to Redemptoris Mater, Joseph Ratzinger wrote that Mary's faith means trust in God and obedience, even when one walks in darkness. Perhaps in terms of concrete practice, devotion to Our Lady within the domestic church, even one that may seem far from a space that realizes the sacred, is a sure foundation for an environment to emerge and grow in the home in which we can hear God, and is the way to begin to develop one, that our response to God's call of us is not slothfully ignored but rather that of Samuel, “Here I am!” It is to the characteristic of adventure in prayer that Saint Luke's account of the parents of Jesus finding Him in the Temple when He was twelve years old draws us towards. Let us assume that the domestic church life of the Holy Family was the ideal model of sanctity, fellowship, prayer – and really, the type of the eucharistic life realized in the home. All the more reason for us to be encouraged in our family lives by the fact that even for Mary and Joseph, whose intimacy and closeness with Jesus are a permanent and inexhaustible catechesis for the Church, even for them there were moments when Jesus felt far away. This is all part of the ebb and flow of the Christian life – between consolation and desolation, between presence and absence, between real communion and desire for communion. This is the Christian adventure, and it demands heroism on the part often of parents, who are uniquely empowered by God by the grace of their marriage to help the whole family find Jesus again; and it demands native heroism on the part of children, who through their curiosity and wonder show new ways to find Jesus, to echo Samuel's “Here I am.” http://akensideinstitute.org/images/romuald_ladychapel2.jpgAll of this would be “Saint Romuald approved,” and here I circle back to my assertion that Romuald is a true saint for the domestic church, with particular emphasis on the helpfulness of something he wrote, called his Brief Rule. First of all let us recognize that the patterns of day to day life today compared with 150 years ago are dramatically different, a primary reason for which is the technology of the automobile dramatically transforming cities, so much so that life for many of us in our homes is more like the life of Christian hermits than we might be comfortable admitting. Although we gather in social spaces of our cities and towns (I don't think Bowling Alone is quite right as whenever I bowl, the lanes are filled with large groups of people) and of course although we gather in our parish churches, we often do not know our neighbors, or many of them, or see our fellow parishioner but once a week, if not less often. Home life, even with large families, is often analogous to the hermit's cell – we are not divorced from wider society, but we often encounter them in in strikingly anti-incarnational ways on social media and even the telephone, and families often “do their own thing.” And so the first sentence of Romuald's Brief Rule is topical. It reads, “Sit in your cell as in paradise.” We would translate, “Be in your home as in paradise,” not because we falsely think our homes are the Church Triumphant itself in microcosm, but rather “paradise” as Jesus described it to the confessing thief next to Him on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” Our homes are this kind of paradise: where we work by grace through the process of everyday purification and purgation knowing that Jesus is very close with us, and has chosen to come close to us and walk with us. And that process of everyday purification – the home as paradise – is the arranging of our lives in and through the pattern of home life so as to be like Samuel, sleeping by the Ark of God, or for us, with a daily family devotion to Our Lady in the home, thereby able to hear God calling his name. That parents and children can hear God calling to them and guiding them. Later in his Brief Rule, Romuald teaches us to “take every opportunity you can to sing the Psalms in your heart and to understand them with your mind.” He continues, “And, if your mind wanders as you read, do not give up; hurry back and apply your mind to the words once more.” So yet, let us pray the Psalms in our homes. Yet there is another insight here: Just as if our mind wanders, hurry and apply it to the words again, if we lose our sense of the presence of Christ amid the ebb and flow of religious life like Mary and Joseph lost track of Jesus, let us not beat ourselves up, but go immediately and passionately to find Him. In doing so, we let ourselves be found by Him. Mary and Joseph passionately sought Jesus; let us persevere to find Him in the Psalms, or even as he taught one Psalm, because as he taught, “It is better to pray one psalm with devotion and compunction than a hundred with distraction.” Romuald finishes his Brief Rule with these words: “Realize above all that you are in God's presence, and stand there with the attitude of one who stands before the emperor. Empty yourself completely and sit waiting, content with the grace of God, like the chick who tastes nothing and eats nothing but what his mother brings him.” Mary brings us Jesus, and so in that sense, the traditional image of the mama pelican who pecks at her breast to feel her children is also an image of Our Lady, whose own soul was also pierced with a sword, the sword of the Spirit, that her sorrow and eucharistic glory at the foot of the Cross might guide us and feed us. Blessed Mary, Mother of God, and Saint Romuald, pray for us.

Today's topics: News Headlines for Week of June 17 Summary of today's show: Our regular Thursday panel including Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry and Gregory Tracy, discuss the news headlines of the week, including the Fortnight for Freedom, the US Senate special election in Massachusetts, the Apostolic Nuncio's remarks at the Redemptoris Mater seminary gala, and the new US ambassador to the Vatican who has roots in West Roxbury. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links.

Today's topics: Redemptoris Mater Seminary to honor Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò Summary of today's show: Redemptoris Mater Seminary, one of the Archdiocese of Boston's three seminaries and the newest, will be holding its fourth annual gala dinner on June 16 and honoring Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio of Pope Francis to the United States. Scot Landry talks with Fr. Tony Medeiros, rector of the seminary, and Antonio Enrique about the dinner and the honor of having the apostolic nuncio, who is both the Pope's ambassador to the United States, but also his representative to the Church in the US through whom all appointments of bishops flow, come to speak at the dinner. They also discuss the purpose of the dinner, to support the fast-growing seminary and its increasing numbers of seminarians that are causing it to outgrow its current facility. For more information about the seminary and the dinner, visit . The dinner will take place on June 16 at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry Today's guest(s): Fr. Tony Medeiros, Antonio Enrique Links from today's show: