Podcasts about sacred hearts

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 12ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig nuacht amach nach raibh in ainm a bheith amach chuig an phobail ón rialtas faoi chás á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí. I 2000 bhí an Bank of Ireland ag pleanáil chun 40 áis a dhúnadh ach ní dúirt siad aon rud faoi aon phost. I 1998 stop cluiche I gcoinne Durlas agus Knock de bharr gur bhuail duine réiteoir Michael Webster de bharr gur chuir sé imreoir as an bpáirc. I 2005 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh The Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary ag aistarraingt óna seirbhís do na daoine le míchumas intleachta ag St Anne's I Ros Cré. Bhí an áis ag soláthair cúram cónaithe agus seirbhís I rith an lae I Ros Cré agus na baile timpeall air. Ag an am bhí 125 áit do chúram cónaithe, 4 áit faoiseamh agus 131 áit do sheirbhís I rith an lae. Sin Britney Spears le Oops! I Did It Again – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1968 bhí Brian Jones le The Rolling Stones don uair dheireanach nuair a chan siad ag ceolchoirm New Musical Express Poll Winners sa Bhreatain. Bháigh é nuair a bhí drugaí agus alcól ina chóras nuair a chuaigh sé I gcóir snámh I mí Iúil 1969. Fuair sé bás ag aois 27. I 2000 ghoid daoine na geataí den Strawberry Fields sainchomhartha ó amhrán ó The Beatles. Fuair siad na geataí ag mangaire dramh-mhiotal sa Learpholl cúpla lá tar éis. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Tony Hawk I Meiriceá I 1968 agus rugadh aisteoir Rami Malek I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 12th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: Leakage of highly confidential Government papers were to lead to a major garda investigation. 2000: Bank of Ireland was planning to close up 40 branches but was not saying what this wouldve meant in terms of jobs. 1998 - A junior hurling league game between Thurles Fennelly's and Knock was abandoned after Referee Michael Webster was struck as he sent off a player.  2005 - The Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary would withdraw from the provision of services to persons with intellectual disability at St Anne's, Roscrea. The headquarters of the service, known as St Anne's Service, provides residential and day services in Roscrea and the neighboring towns. St. Anne's service provides 125 residential places, 4 respite places, and 131 day places.  That was Britney Spears with Oops! I Did It Again – the biggest song on this day in 2000. Onto music news on this day In 1968 Brian Jones made his final live appearance with The Rolling Stones when they appeared at the New Musical Express Poll Winners Concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, England. Jones drowned while under the influence of drugs and alcohol after taking a midnight swim in his pool, on 3rd July 1969 aged 27. 2000 Thieves stole the gates to Strawberry Fields the Merseyside landmark immortalised by The Beatles song. The 10' high iron gates were later found at local scrap metal dealers in Liverpool. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Tony Hawk was born in America in 1968 and actor Rami Malek was born in America on this day in 1981 and this is some of the stuff he has done I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 278The Saint of the day is Saint Damien de Veuster of MolokaiSaint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i's Story When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy, Hansen's disease. By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. Forced to quit school at age 13 to work on the family farm, Joseph entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary six years later, taking the name of a fourth-century physician and martyr. When his brother Pamphile, a priest in the same congregation, fell ill and was unable to go to the Hawaiian Islands as assigned, Damien quickly volunteered in his place. In May 1864, two months after arriving in his new mission, Damien was ordained a priest in Honolulu and assigned to the island of Hawaii. In 1873, he went to the Hawaiian government's leper colony on the island of Moloka'i, set up seven years earlier. Part of a team of four chaplains taking that assignment for three months each year, Damien soon volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual needs. In time, he became their most effective advocate to obtain promised government support. Soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage. Morale improved considerably. A few years later, he succeeded in getting the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by Mother Marianne Cope, to help staff this colony in Kalaupapa. Damien contracted Hansen's disease and died of its complications. As requested, he was buried in Kalaupapa, but in 1936 the Belgian government succeeded in having his body moved to Belgium. Part of Damien's body was returned to his beloved Hawaiian brothers and sisters after his beatification in 1995. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it selected Damien as one of its two representatives in the Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Damien was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. Reflection Some people thought Damien was a hero for going to Moloka'i and others thought he was crazy. When a Protestant clergyman wrote that Damien was guilty of immoral behavior, Robert Louis Stevenson vigorously defended him in an “Open Letter to Dr. Hyde.” Love the saints? Check out these six titles on Catholic saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Saturday of the Third Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, 1840-1889; joined the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and was assigned to the Hawaiian Islands; in 1873, he went to the government's leper colony on Molokai, and volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people’s physical, medical, and spiritual needs; Damien contracted Hansen's disease--i.e., leprosy--himself, and died of its complications Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/10/25 Gospel: John 6:60-69

Sarah Dunant, author of "Sacred Hearts," reads an excerpt from her novel in which the young main character, Serafina, starts to find her voice within the confines of an Italian convent in the year 1570 and makes her plans to escape.  The full interview from a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.  Photo: sarahdunant.com

Send us a textIn this episode we journey to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert to have a conversation with two young Catholics on fire with the faith. Genevieve Knight is a 28 year old cradle Catholic born and raised in Rancho Mirage, CA. Though she came from a Catholic background, it was not until the age of 21, while in her third year of college, she experienced a ‘simple, yet deeply profound' encounter with Christ which changed the trajectory of her spiritual life forever. Genevieve shares her story with This Connected not only as a young adult on fire for the Truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic faith, but as one who seeks to be a witness to every person searching for the story God is constantly writing upon his and her heart.Brian Ruberg is a 22-year old adult convert to Catholicism. Born on Rowlett, Texas and raised in La Quinta, California, Brian was brought up as a Non-denominational Protestant Christian but saw little value in his religion despite never abandoning it. After a search for meaning and purpose through various outlets such as philosophy and the straight-edge punk movement, he became involved in the online political scene where he met many like-minded young men, many of whom were Catholic. Already experiencing gradual growth in Christ, he became curious and fascinated with the Church and its reverence and tradition, attending his first mass in Latin. Over the next three years, he began to grow in the faith and fall in love with the sacraments, eventually becoming fully initiated into the Catholic faith on December 21st, 2024. Brian now works with his parish's Young Adults Fellowship and maintains many friendships within the Church community and continues to grow and help other incoming Catholics grow their faith.Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com. If you would like to help our podcast, you can be a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad."Live a life of holiness, B Blessed & B3rd"Support the show - http://www.patreon.com/ThisConnectedFOLLOW on Instagram:@catholic.dad Theme Song by: The Parousia BandLive a life of holiness,B Blessed & B 3rdBook your stay at the cabin, Running Springs, CAInstagram: @thecabin2021Support the showYour blessing of support is needed and appreciated: https://www.buzzsprout.com/948010/support

The Free Design this week features new music from Chinese IX, Deary, Sacred Hearts, Seashine, Royksopp, Bdrmm, The Sea At Midnight and much more! There's also some goth, dreampop and shoegaze stuff as well.For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/free-design/Tune into new broadcasts of The Free Design, Mondays from 6 - 8 PM EST / 11 PM - 1 AM GMT.//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good afternoon, on this edition of Gibraltar Today...Sacred Heart Church has been closed due to structural issues and health and safety concerns. We speak to the Bishop Carmel Zammit, who says the works will be completed without delay. -Drugs and alcohol can hijack the pleasure/reward circuits in your brain and hook you into wanting more and more. The Drug Rehabilitation Team's Aiden Lane tells us about the help available.-The Chief Minister and the Former Police Commissioner have exchanged statements after this years sold out GibTalks event.Claire Hernandez bring us more.-Jose Marie Ruiz is here to give us the latest sports news, including Fishing!-And Violinist Charlie Reyes is organising a variety concert in aid of the Alzheimer's & Dementia Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, author Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.d., discusses her new book, "Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D." Sister DeDe, as she is affectionately called, still minsters to the needs of her Washington, D.C. neighborhood offering chemical abortion reversals and other services to the needy of her community. This dauntless pro-life advocate is a member of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts community, is double board-certified in family medicine and general surgery, and retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel after served for 29 years. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications. Please like, subscribe and share.

(0:30) uh, so this is 10 years? (8:00) checking in on Christian Twitter (13:00) sports drama (17:00) Matthew's mic dies, kinda. We forge on with the backup audio. Sorry! (29:00) Faith based movie pitch: Sacred Hearts

Author and broadcaster Chine McDonald has never seen a black representation of the Virgin Mary. Black Madonnas are statues or paintings of the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus, where both figures are depicted with dark skin. They can be found both in Catholic and Orthodox countries. There are thought to be at least 450 of them in the world and there are more Vierges Noires documented in France than any other country in the world. Chine visits the Queen of Peace in the convent church of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Paris, accompanied by expert guide Dr Christena Cleveland. She travels to Orleans to see the Black Madonna statue: Our Lady of Miracles in the Chapel Notre Dame des Miracles. And cultural historian and University of Oxford based author Prof Janina Ramirez explains current thinking about the origins and cultural significance of the Black Madonna.

SEQ band SGO shine with their second album which was released in November 2024, and they give us a song-by-song run down of their tracks – we include 2 here, and it is absolutely delicious! What a delight… we had to wrap this up with other Aussie bands to present it to you as a pre-holiday treat. You will be all kinds of impressed and can check out the full album run-down on demand. Also included -> Pyrex, Lone Seagull, Hyla, Hey Calamity, Sacred Hearts, blue diner., Paint, Sorry,Dave, and Total Tommy. Looking down is looking up!For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/shoegrazzzeTune into new broadcasts of ShoegraZZZE, Mondays from 11 PM - 1 AM EST / 4 - 5 AM GMT (Tuesday)//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Vatican Insider, the interview segment is a repeat but it features a compelling storyteller and fascinating guest, Fr. Bill Petrie. At the time of our conversation, Fr. Bill, a priest of the Order of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC), was pastor of St. Damien parish on the Hawaiian island of Molokai'i. We've been friends for a number of years and usually met at Kalaupapa on Molokai'i to talk about Sts. Damien, SSCC, and Marianne Cope and their work there with victims of leprosy. We met at the home of some mutual friends in Honolulu on the island of Oahu to talk about his 25 years of work with St. Mother Teresa! 25 years! Tons of insight and remarkable stories about this holy woman, whose feast day we celebrated recently. I cannot find my photo of our Honolulu encounter but there was a rainbow over Fr. Bill's head as we finished our talk! Fr. Bill now lives on Oahu. I have been focussing on St. Teresa recently, as you know from my recent interview segment when my guests were the producer and stars of the film, “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film was released by Fathom Events in select U.S. theaters for one night only on Oct. 5 2023. (Originally aired on 9/30/23)

This week on Vatican Insider, the interview segment is a repeat but it features a compelling storyteller and fascinating guest, Fr. Bill Petrie. At the time of our conversation, Fr. Bill, a priest of the Order of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC), was pastor of St. Damien parish on the Hawaiian island of Molokai'i. We've been friends for a number of years and usually met at Kalaupapa on Molokai'i to talk about Sts. Damien, SSCC, and Marianne Cope and their work there with victims of leprosy. We met at the home of some mutual friends in Honolulu on the island of Oahu to talk about his 25 years of work with St. Mother Teresa! 25 years! Tons of insight and remarkable stories about this holy woman, whose feast day we celebrated recently. I cannot find my photo of our Honolulu encounter but there was a rainbow over Fr. Bill's head as we finished our talk! Fr. Bill now lives on Oahu. I have been focussing on St. Teresa recently, as you know from my recent interview segment when my guests were the producer and stars of the film, “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film was released by Fathom Events in select U.S. theaters for one night only on Oct. 5 2023. (Originally aired on 9/30/23)

35 Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands.
Sint lumbi vestri praecincti, et lucernae ardentes in manibus vestris, 36 And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately.
et vos similes hominibus exspectantibus dominum suum quando revertatur a nuptiis : ut, cum venerit et pulsaverit, confestim aperiant ei. 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and passing will minister unto them.
Beati servi illi quos, cum venerit dominus, invenerit vigilantes : amen dico vobis, quod praecinget se, et faciet illos discumbere, et transiens ministrabit illis. 38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
Et si venerit in secunda vigilia, et si in tertia vigilia venerit, et ita invenerit, beati sunt servi illi. 39 But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open.
Hoc autem scitote, quoniam si sciret paterfamilias, qua hora fur veniret, vigilaret utique, et non sineret perfodi domum suam. 40 Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of man will come.
Et vos estote parati : quia qua hora non putatis, Filius hominis veniet.St John Eudes, born in Normandy, was educated by the Jesuits. Ordained Priest, he founded the Congregation of the Priests of Jesus and Mary, called Eudists, and the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. As preacher, writer and founder he promoted public devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He died A.D. 1680.

After a long wait — and several complications — Heart of the Hamptons, the community nonprofit food pantry that also provides other services to families in need, has moved from its long-time home in the basement of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Church on Hill Street into its new headquarters in the old ambulance barn on Meeting House Lane in Southampton Village. Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop talks with the editors about the pantry's mission, the big move and a new distribution location​​​​​​​that was added at the Stony Brook Southampton campus a little more than a month ago.

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 295The Saint of the day is Saint Damien de Veuster of MolokaiSaint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i's Story When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy, Hansen's disease. By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. Forced to quit school at age 13 to work on the family farm, Joseph entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary six years later, taking the name of a fourth-century physician and martyr. When his brother Pamphile, a priest in the same congregation, fell ill and was unable to go to the Hawaiian Islands as assigned, Damien quickly volunteered in his place. In May 1864, two months after arriving in his new mission, Damien was ordained a priest in Honolulu and assigned to the island of Hawaii. In 1873, he went to the Hawaiian government's leper colony on the island of Moloka'i, set up seven years earlier. Part of a team of four chaplains taking that assignment for three months each year, Damien soon volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual needs. In time, he became their most effective advocate to obtain promised government support. Soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage. Morale improved considerably. A few years later, he succeeded in getting the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by Mother Marianne Cope, to help staff this colony in Kalaupapa. Damien contracted Hansen's disease and died of its complications. As requested, he was buried in Kalaupapa, but in 1936 the Belgian government succeeded in having his body moved to Belgium. Part of Damien's body was returned to his beloved Hawaiian brothers and sisters after his beatification in 1995. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it selected Damien as one of its two representatives in the Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Damien was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. Reflection Some people thought Damien was a hero for going to Moloka'i and others thought he was crazy. When a Protestant clergyman wrote that Damien was guilty of immoral behavior, Robert Louis Stevenson vigorously defended him in an “Open Letter to Dr. Hyde.” Love the saints? Check out these six titles on Catholic saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friday of the Sixth Week of East Optional Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, 1840-1889; went to the Hawaiian Islands in 1864 as a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; in 1873, he went to the leper colony on the island of Molokai, and volunteered to remain indefinitely; soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage, and morale improved considerably; Damien himself contracted Hansen's disease (leprosy) and died of complications Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/10/24 Gospel: John 16:20-23

Keleena Malnar speaks about the basic understandings of our Mother Gaia and how she supports us in our human experience, how she heals us, provides for us abundantly, and much more. She will also bring through some codes for you to connect with Gaia and may have the Elementals come through with Light Language DNA Activation codes for you to connect with them as well. We will also go over how we need to support her in return as she is a living breathing consciousness as we are. ***Keleena is a Wayshower of Ascension, International Facilitator, Light Language DNA Key Code Activator, a Trance Channeler, Multi-dimensional Quantum Energy Healer, High Priestess Activator & Initiator of the Magdalene Sisters of the Rose, Galactic Shaman, Psychic, Medium, Intuitive Artist, and more. Keleena leads women's retreats for the divine feminine to take back their power and connect with all the Mother energies for their healing. Her personal message from source is that she is here to lead the people home, which means to lead humanity from their created egos back to their Sacred Hearts for Ascension. She has not only assisted thousands in their awakening and healing process and has also activated thousands of persons to speak light language. www.keleenamalnar.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008466453693 ***Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you. ***Check out EWN's website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling. http://enlightenedworld.online ***Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork ***To sign up for a newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/web ***Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/ #mutidimensionalhealing #starseeds #archangelmichael

In this introspective episode of "The Chris Abraham Show," Chris delves into a wide array of topics, offering personal anecdotes and candid observations. The episode opens with Chris discussing his ongoing efforts to declutter his apartment, an endeavor symbolic of his larger journey towards simplification and focusing on what truly matters, especially his unique relationship with bags as memory anchors due to his experience with aphantasia. He shares insights into his fitness routine and plans for upgrading his tech setup, possibly shifting to an iMac. Chris then pivots to a thoughtful commentary on global issues, expressing uncertainty about the outcomes of current events in Ukraine, the political climate, and high-profile cases. His perspective on social media, particularly the dynamics on platforms like Mastodon, highlights a societal shift towards seeking validation over engaging in challenging debates. Chris reminisces about his high school experiences, where he founded a debate team, drawing parallels between past debates and current online interactions. The episode concludes with Chris's reflections on the educational landscape in his past, touching upon various schools and their distinct characteristics. He emphasizes the trend of people preferring monologues over dialogues in public discourse, seeking applause rather than engaging in meaningful debates. This episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas, blending personal stories with broader societal observations, making it a compelling listen for those interested in introspective journeys and the nuances of human interaction in the digital age. Glossary of Terms: Aphantasia: A condition where one cannot voluntarily visualize imagery. Decluttering: The process of removing unnecessary items to simplify one's living space. Mastodon: An open-source, decentralized social media platform. Fediverse: A collective network of servers used for web publishing and communication. GoRuck GR1: A rugged, versatile backpack popular in the fitness and outdoor community. Ripstop Material: A fabric woven using a reinforcing technique that makes it resistant to tearing. iMac: A line of all-in-one desktop computers designed by Apple Inc. Oxford Debates: A formal debate format originating from the Oxford Union. Soliloquy: A speech in which a character speaks to themselves, relating thoughts and feelings. Orator: A skilled public speaker. Validation: Recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings are valid. Coyote Brown: A shade of tan used in military gear and clothing. Speech and Debate Team: A team that participates in competitive speaking and argumentation events. Treatise: A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject. Idos: A reference to a specific location, possibly a café or meeting place. Ukraine Crisis: Refers to the ongoing political and military conflict in Ukraine. Political Tea Leaf Reading: The act of trying to predict political outcomes or trends. Walking Treadmill Desk: A workstation combining a treadmill with a desk for walking while working. Notebook Graph Paper: Paper printed with a grid of fine lines, used for graphs or drawings. Saint Louis School: Saint Louis School, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a private, Roman Catholic college preparatory school for boys. It was founded in 1846 by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, making it one of the oldest schools in Hawaii. The school offers education from grades 6 through 12 and is known for its rich history and tradition. For someone like Chris Abraham, who attended Saint Louis School from 7th to 12th grade, the experience at such an institution would have played a significant role in shaping his formative years, providing a foundation in academics, values, and community engagement. This comprehensive set of notes and glossary should provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the varied topics covered in this episode of "The Chris Abraham Show." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/support

For 14 months straight, Heart of the Hamptons has seen a monthly increase in the number of people coming to the food pantry it operates out of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Church on Hill Street, and that streak shows no signs of ending, especially as the organization heads into what are typically its busiest months of the year. Executive Director Molly Bishop joins the editors on the podcast this week to discuss the underlying causes of the growth in need and to share how Heart of the Hamptons staff and volunteers are working to keep up with the demand.

This week on Vatican Insider, the interview segment is a repeat but it features a compelling storyteller and fascinating guest, Fr. Bill Petrie. At the time of our conversation, Fr. Bill, a priest of the Order of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC), was pastor of St. Damien parish on the Hawaiian island of Molokai'i. We have been friends for a number of years and usually met at Kalaupapa on Molokai'i to talk about Sts. Damien, SSCC, and Marianne Cope and their work there with victims of leprosy. For this interview, we met at the home of some mutual friends in Honolulu on the island of Oahu to talk about his 25 years of work with St. Mother Teresa! 25 years! Tons of insight and remarkable stories about this holy woman, whose feast day we celebrated recently.I cannot find my photo of our Honolulu encounter but there was a rainbow over Fr. Bill's head as we finished our talk! Fr. Bill now lives on Oahu. I have been focusing on St. Teresa recently, as you know from last week's interview segment when my guests were the producer and stars of the film, “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film will be released by Fathom Events in select U.S. theaters for one night only on Oct. 5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mother-Teresa-and-Me.

This week on Vatican Insider, the interview segment is a repeat but it features a compelling storyteller and fascinating guest, Fr. Bill Petrie. At the time of our conversation, Fr. Bill, a priest of the Order of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC), was pastor of St. Damien parish on the Hawaiian island of Molokai'i. We have been friends for a number of years and usually met at Kalaupapa on Molokai'i to talk about Sts. Damien, SSCC, and Marianne Cope and their work there with victims of leprosy. For this interview, we met at the home of some mutual friends in Honolulu on the island of Oahu to talk about his 25 years of work with St. Mother Teresa! 25 years! Tons of insight and remarkable stories about this holy woman, whose feast day we celebrated recently.I cannot find my photo of our Honolulu encounter but there was a rainbow over Fr. Bill's head as we finished our talk! Fr. Bill now lives on Oahu. I have been focusing on St. Teresa recently, as you know from last week's interview segment when my guests were the producer and stars of the film, “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film will be released by Fathom Events in select U.S. theaters for one night only on Oct. 5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mother-Teresa-and-Me.

This week on Vatican Insider, the interview segment is a repeat but it features a compelling storyteller and fascinating guest, Fr. Bill Petrie. At the time of our conversation, Fr. Bill, a priest of the Order of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC), was pastor of St. Damien parish on the Hawaiian island of Molokai'i. We have been friends for a number of years and usually met at Kalaupapa on Molokai'i to talk about Sts. Damien, SSCC, and Marianne Cope and their work there with victims of leprosy. For this interview, we met at the home of some mutual friends in Honolulu on the island of Oahu to talk about his 25 years of work with St. Mother Teresa! 25 years! Tons of insight and remarkable stories about this holy woman, whose feast day we celebrated recently.I cannot find my photo of our Honolulu encounter but there was a rainbow over Fr. Bill's head as we finished our talk! Fr. Bill now lives on Oahu. I have been focusing on St. Teresa recently, as you know from last week's interview segment when my guests were the producer and stars of the film, “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film will be released by Fathom Events in select U.S. theaters for one night only on Oct. 5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mother-Teresa-and-Me.

Sr. DeDe Byrne: Sr. DeDe who is Superior of Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts discusses her commitment to seeking to stay in the state of grace as she tackles multiple prolife battles in our culture.  Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC, as well as being a Catholic religious sister, has served as a surgeon, army officer, missionary, and speaker.

Colin gives us a lesson on fatherhood and the sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary, Can you help me understand mortal and venial sin?, Where did young Earth creationists get their idea?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Colin gives us a lesson on fatherhood and the sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary, Can you help me understand mortal and venial sin?, Where did young Earth creationists get their idea?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Colin gives us a lesson on fatherhood and the sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary, Can you help me understand mortal and venial sin?, Where did young Earth creationists get their idea?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 287   The Saint of the day is Saint Damien de Veuster of MolokaiSaint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i's Story When Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy, Hansen's disease. By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. Forced to quit school at age 13 to work on the family farm, Joseph entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary six years later, taking the name of a fourth-century physician and martyr. When his brother Pamphile, a priest in the same congregation, fell ill and was unable to go to the Hawaiian Islands as assigned, Damien quickly volunteered in his place. In May 1864, two months after arriving in his new mission, Damien was ordained a priest in Honolulu and assigned to the island of Hawaii. In 1873, he went to the Hawaiian government's leper colony on the island of Moloka'i, set up seven years earlier. Part of a team of four chaplains taking that assignment for three months each year, Damien soon volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual needs. In time, he became their most effective advocate to obtain promised government support. Soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage. Morale improved considerably. A few years later, he succeeded in getting the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by Mother Marianne Cope, to help staff this colony in Kalaupapa. Damien contracted Hansen's disease and died of its complications. As requested, he was buried in Kalaupapa, but in 1936 the Belgian government succeeded in having his body moved to Belgium. Part of Damien's body was returned to his beloved Hawaiian brothers and sisters after his beatification in 1995. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it selected Damien as one of its two representatives in the Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Damien was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. Reflection Some people thought Damien was a hero for going to Moloka'i and others thought he was crazy. When a Protestant clergyman wrote that Damien was guilty of immoral behavior, Robert Louis Stevenson vigorously defended him in an “Open Letter to Dr. Hyde.” Love the saints? Check out these seven titles on Catholic saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, 1840-1889; born in Belgium joined the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; went to the Hawaiian leper colony on Molokai in 1873, and remained permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual needs; contracted Hansen's disease himself, and died of its complications Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/10/23 Gospel: John 15:1-8

May 10: Saint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i, Priest (U.S.A.) 1840–1889 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of those suffering leprosy A joyful celibate brings hope and dignity to the walking dead It is often just one decision that releases the bolt, opening the door to a new life. The first step down a new road of a thousand smaller steps begins with one choice—to board the ship or to stand on the dock, to accept the marriage proposal or to wait for another, to sign the document or to leave it blank. Without that first choice, a different life would have been lived. Everyone, at some point, stands at this crossroad. But an impulse must be obeyed or rejected for untold other events, decisions, and influences to begin to unwind. This is one of the mysteries of life, how so much depends on one brief moment. Young Jozef De Veuster (Damien was his religious name), growing up in a large family in rural Belgium, could never have imagined where and how his life would end. He was most likely going to follow the path of most other young men of his time and place—get married, have a family, go to Mass on Sunday, and take over the family farm. But an older brother was a priest, and two sisters were nuns, so a religious vocation was always a possibility. Damien eventually responded to the Lord's call and his own impulse toward religious life and entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, just as his brother did before him. But just as his brother, Father Pamphile, was slated to leave for Hawaiʻi as a missionary, he had to abandon his voyage for health reasons. And thus a decision had to be made. A pivot point had arrived. Was Damien to replace his brother and go to Hawaiʻi or not? Leave family forever or stay home? Be a foreign missionary or stay among his own? Brother Damien walked the long plank upward and boarded the ship. He arrived in Honolulu in March 1864 and was ordained a priest in May. He would live his entire priestly life in Hawaiʻi. He never left the Hawaiʻian islands again. Father Damien served in parishes for several years, learning to love his parishioners and being loved by them in return. Then, in 1873, the bishop asked for volunteers to go to an isolated leper colony on the island of Moloka'i. Father Damien volunteered. For the next sixteen years, he dedicated himself without reserve to this exiled community. He carried out more than a “ministry of accompaniment.” He accompanied, yes, but he also led, taught, inspired, and died to self. Father Damien's robust health and farm background made hard work natural. He enlarged a chapel and built a rectory, a road, a dock, and numerous cottages for the lepers. He showed the people how to farm, to raise cattle, and to sing (despite his diseased vocal cords), and to play instruments (despite his missing fingers). He was a vital force walking in a living graveyard. Life on an isolated leper colony was psychologically difficult for everyone, even the priest. But Father Damien brought faith and human dignity to a depressed population alienated from family and society. He treated the sick and the dying—and everyone was sick and dying—with the dignity of children of God. A proper cemetery was organized, funeral Masses were said with the accompaniment of a choir, and solemn processions bore everyone to their final resting place. This was a far cry from the inhuman chaos that preceded his arrival. Father Damien carried out all of his pastoral work with fatherly concern. He was there, after all, because he was a celibate priest. No married Protestant minister would have dared to place himself, his wife, and his children in such a dangerous situation, and none ever did. Like all good fathers, Father Damien was both joyful and demanding. He was open. He smiled. He cared. He scolded. His source of strength was not merely his solid foundation in human virtue but primarily his Catholic faith. Father Damien's love for the Mass, the Holy Eucharist, and the Virgin Mary deepened through the years. His greatest non-physical sufferings were the lack of a priest companion with whom he could converse and to whom he could confess his sins. Father Damien contracted leprosy after eleven years in the colony. He personally never wrote to his mother with the news. But when the old widow in Belgium learned of her son's illness, she died of a broken heart. Father Damien lived five years with leprosy, continuing his priestly work, and died in 1889 at the age of forty-nine. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 after two medical miracles were attributed to his divine intervention. Saint Damien of Moloka'i, intercede on behalf of all fathers to make them ever more generous in serving without reserve the families they head, making your life not only a source of inspiration, but also of emulation, to all who know of your heroic generosity.

In this episode, we conclude our Lenten book study Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We share what stood out to us most from the book study, how the Holy Spirit has been moving in our lives this Lent, and practical tips to continue your healing transformation this Easter season. Friends, God's presence is always there, He does not leave us to fend for ourselves. As we journey through Holy Week and into Easter, we have the perfect opportunity to receive the Sacraments with a renewed and transformed heart. We are praying for you!   Heather's One Thing - Easter: Hallelujah is Our Song - Spotify Playlist Heather's Other One Thing - Dr. Bob Schuchts Sister Miriam's One Thing - Prayer from Healing the Whole Person Retreat Workbook  “I will let God love me in the places where I feel most vulnerable and most dependent.”  Michelle's One Thing - All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore   Other resources mentioned in this episode: The Fear of God - talk by Francis Chan (begins at 1:31:40)   Discussion Questions: What have you learned this Lent? What gifts has God given you this Lent? Which Sacraments did you encounter deeply this Lent? Where in your life are you struggling to experience joy and freedom?   Journal Questions: When I judge others, where am I trying to protect my heart? Where am I afraid of my own needs and wounds? Where do I need the Lord to love me? How is the Lord inviting me to bring the healing I have experienced through this book study into Easter?   Quotes to Ponder: To be sure, it was not Easter Sunday but Holy Saturday, but, the more I reflect on it, the more this seems to be fitting for the nature of our human life: we are still awaiting Easter; we are not yet standing in the full light but walking toward it full of trust. - Pope Benedict XVI   Faith in the resurrection of Jesus says that there is a future for every human being;  the cry for unending life which is a part of the person is indeed answered… God exists: that is the real message of Easter. Anyone who even begins to grasp what this means also knows what it means to be redeemed. – Pope Benedict XVI   Scripture for Lectio:  “His divine power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion” - 2 Peter 1:3   Sponsor - The Little Catholic: Today's sponsor is The Little Catholic. Beauty has a powerful ability to draw people to the Church, whether it be the sound of prayers, the beautiful stained glass windows of a church, or the kindness of another person. With each hand-crafted item, the Little Catholic Shop seeks to empower women to cultivate a deeper faith and inspire a beauty that heals each person who sees or wears their pieces. Their impact extends beyond jewelry and empowering women. They also empower and partner with nonprofits around the globe, designing beautiful pieces unique to their cause and donating a portion of all proceeds back to their mission. Giving back is one of their fundamental values. The Little Catholic has jewelry for everyone. One of their most popular collections is the Holy Family Hearts Jewelry Collection. This Jewelry collection shows all three Sacred Hearts of the Holy Family: Jesus' Sacred Heart, The Immaculate Heart of Mary and the most chaste heart of St. Joseph.  The pendant shows Jesus's Sacred Heart nestled between Mary's Immaculate Heart and Joseph's Chaste Heart, just as they were on the day Jesus was born in that simple Stable. Abiding Together listeners can receive 15% their order with the code Abide 15. Head over to their shop at thelittlecatholic.com to find a piece that inspires you.

Tune in today to our conversation with Sister Dede Byrne, a legendary Sister who is setting the world on fire! You're going to love her stories and her charisma. Sister Dede shares her story growing up in a strong Catholic family of 8 siblings, her time in U.S. Army, then feeling her call to religious life, and her experience as a medical doctorSister Dede shares stories about being at ground zero during 9/11, spending a week with Mother Teresa, and finding her community of the the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Sister served in Afghanistan as a Colonel in the U.S. Army while using her medical expertise to tend to the sick. Sister Dede always tried to serve in places where she could go to Mass everyday"The best way to let God know you is to push away your own personal agenda"Sister shares her experience testifying for Fr. Fideles in court, saying boldly, "abortion is the murder of a child"Sister's brother is the Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts who the first thing he did when he became Bishop was sat down with all his priests and told them to start their day with a Holy Hour SIster Dede fully supports Michael and Johnny's bar evangelization effortsMother Teresa's advice for Sister Dede was simple: "Keep your eyes on the cross".We talk about the depth of the desiccation in the world right now, and yet, where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more. You won't want to miss it!

As you may already know, the Vatican websites have been up and down for several days, and are down, in fact, as I write this column. vaticannews.va is down but vatican.va is up, although the English language site has not been updated since November 30. A Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said Wednesday that the Holy See had taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt to hack the site. Without expanding on what caused the problem, he said, “Technical investigations are ongoing due to abnormal attempts to access the site.” Numerous users online, in fact, noted that the site was unavailable as of Tuesday morning. The sites have been up and down since Wednesday afternoon, with many attempts producing “404” error messages. The link you see below has nothing to do with what I normally bring you daily in this column but the World Cup is on, and it's hard to ignore stories related to this global event that, every four years, mesmerizes most of the world's population for a month! I saw a story today that I found to be very interesting – all about the traditional Arab headgear that is taking the games by storm. It quotes one Swiss fan as saying he has “been surprised by how indulgent Qataris — and others from across North Africa and the Middle East — have been when it comes to foreigners adopting and appropriating local customs and clothing, something that is generally seen as disrespectful in Europe and North America.” Being an American who lives in Europe, it was that soccer fan's statement that drew my attention. I think you'll enjoy this piece and perhaps even learn something new. It's the World Cup's Hot Accessory. But Should Fans Wear It? – The New York Times (nytimes.com) VATICAN INSIDER: SERVANT OF GOD JOSEPH DUTTON: HAWAII'S THIRD SAINT? This week, in what is normally the interview segment, I've prepared a Special Report on Joseph Dutton. The past two weeks, you heard Fr. John Paul Kimes of Notre Dame University, which has a large archive on Dutton, speak about this Servant of God, and I take another look at Dutton's life this weekend. This layman, born in Stowe, Vermont, came to the island of Molokai at the age of 44 and then for 44 years worked alongside Sts. Damien and Marianne Cope caring for the victims of leprosy who had been exiled to live here by the King of Hawaii. As you know I am an official member of the Historical Commission for Dutton's cause for canonization and have been doing research here in Rome in the archives of the SSCC Fathers, priests of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the Order to which St. Damien and all his successor on Kalaupapa have belonged. The Dutton Guild ordered holy cards with a third class relic to be made in Rome. As you can see, if you ask for and receive a favor or miracle through the intercession of Servant of God Joseph Dutton, please write to The Joseph Dutton Guild, P.O. Box 3344, Honolulu, Hawaii 96801 (USA) Formerly known as the Sandwich Islands, the name was changed to Hawaiian Islands in 1840. It was a kingdom under Hawaiian rulers for just over 80 years, starting in 1810. Hawaii became a U.S. State in 1959. Hawaii now has two saints. Will she soon have a third in Joseph Dutton?

Fr. Pat Crowley, SS.CC., MAS, is a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the Western United States Province. Father Crowley is the Spiritual Advisor for the Magnificat North County San Diego Chapter. He is a retreat director and conference speaker who brings a holistic approach to the healing […] The post Spiritual Reflection 10 Oil Lamps By Fr. Pat Crowley 11.12.2022 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Police have arrested and charged the man believed to have vandalized St. Anthony School in Washington, DC, last week. The property destruction led to national outcry and support for a Catholic school celebrating its 100th year this fall. Saint Anthony's principal of 12 years, Michael Thomasian, believes the incident was a hate crime targeted at the school's Catholic witness. The school serves grades Pre-K-8 in the Brookland neighborhood. The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime, the Washington Metropolitan Police Department said, in which 32-year-old Demitrius Hansford of Northeast Washington vandalized the school's Saint Anthony of Padua statue, stole $1,400 in cash, and trampled areas on the property in two incidents, on August 10 and August 15. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252067/man-arrested-for-burglary-property-destruction-at-catholic-school-in-dc Bishop Joseph Brennan of Fresno joined the United Farm Workers last week for a portion of the union's march through California's Central Valley to support a union voting rights bill. The more than 300-mile march from Delano to Sacramento is in support of Assembly Bill 2183, the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act. The bill would allow farmworkers to use mail-in ballots for union elections. The march passed through Fresno August 11. Bishop Brennan, along with his predecessor, Bishop Armando Ochoa, joined the march at Saint Anthony Mary Claret Church, and then spoke at a rally at Calwa Recreation & Park District, where Bishop Brennan also gave a blessing to the marchers. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252068/fresno-bishop-joins-march-for-farmworkers-union-voting-rights-bill Today, the Church celebrates Saint John Eudes, a French missionary and the founder of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity, who was also the author of the liturgical worship of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. In 1641 he founded the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge, to provide a refuge for prostitutes. In 1643 he founded the Society of Jesus and Mary for the education of priests and for missionary work. He wrote the first book ever on the devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-eudes-568

ST. JOHN EUDES l PATRONAGE OF EUDISTS, ORDER OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY, DIOCESE OF BAIE-COMEAU MISSIONARIES Feast Day: AUGUST 19 Our saint for today is not very popular as many others, but he was the one who compiled the Mass and the Divine Office of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Masses he compiled were both celebrated during his lifetime. He dedicated himself to the promotion of both Masses and wrote many prayers and elucidations about the Two Hearts. He taught that there is a mystical union of the Two Hearts with Jesus as the center. Friends, please welcome St. John Eudes, a French Catholic priest, confessor and prolific writer, founder of the Order of Our Lady of Charity and the Eudists. John was born on November 14, 1601 to Isaac Eudes and Martha Corbin. He made his first communion at age 13 and the following year took a private vow to remain chaste. Eudes studied under the Jesuits, then joined the Oratorians on March 25, 1632. He was ordained to the subdiaconate on December 21, 1624, and was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1625. He celebrated his first Mass on Christmas day. A few weeks after his ordination, he was taken ill and remained bedridden until 1626. When he regained health, he was sent to Aubervilliers for his theological studies. During the severe plagues in 1627 and in 1631, with the permission of his Oratorian superiors, he volunteered to care for the sick in his diocese. He administered the last sacraments to those infected and ensured proper burial for those who died. To avoid infecting his colleagues, he quarantined himself in a big cask in the middle of a field. In 1633 he began parish preaching missions in IIIe-de-France, Burgundy, Paris, Versailles and Brittany. He was called “the prodigy of his age” by a famous writer. His mission often lasted several weeks or months, evangelizing and hearing confessions. He was concerned about the spiritual life of the priests and seminarians. He also founded several seminaries dedicated to the devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. In 1674, he received six papal bulls of indulgences from Pope Clement X for the confraternities and seminaries he established. When he observed in his mission that the prostitutes who wanted to leave their way of life, but were not given shelter and care, he founded in Caen in 1641 the Order of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge, a congregation caring for former prostitutes. It later included a convent from which the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd was established in 1829. With the help of Cardinal Armand Richelieu and a number of bishops he left the Oratorian Order and on March 25, 1643 he founded the Eudists for the education of priests and for parish missions. He also established a Third Order whose members included Amelie Fristel and Jeanne Jugan. Jeanne Jugan, L.S.P., also known as Sr. Mary of the Cross, later founded the Little Sisters of the Poor, a congregation dedicated to caring for the elderly poor. Sr. Jeanne was canonized on October 11, 2009. St. John Eudes died at Caen, on August 19, 1680. In 1903, Pope Leo XIII, in proclaiming Eudes' heroic virtues gave him the title “Author of the Liturgical Worship of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Heart of Mary.” The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was first celebrated on February 8, 1648 and that of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on October 20, 1672. Eudes was canonized on May 21, 1925. His feast day is August 19. St. John Eudes, we pray you, help us to love the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Do I cherish the First Friday and First Saturday devotions or am I lazy to involve myself?

Matthew 12:46-50: While Jesus was speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you.” But he said in reply to the one who told him, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Picture now the Lord stretching out his arms in a gesture of inclusion, as though he were embracing everyone in the family, as part of that covenant, as though he were saying that his followers are part of an intimate family, and can really feel at home, feel welcomed, feel together. The people of Israel too felt themselves to be part of a family. There were foreigners, outsiders, but also those of our family. A chosen people, the apple of God's eye.But now the Lord extends that inclusion in the family, by referring to God's will, not to blood, not to the people of Israel.“For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Music: Una rosa me diste, by the Choir of the Roman College of Holy Mary in Rome. Thumbnail: 1940s Belgian art deco holy card of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary by Jos Speybrouck. For more meditations, check my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricNicolai/videos www.ernescliff.ca www.opusdei.ca

Michael Voris & Sr. DeDe Byrne: In Part One: Michael who is President and Founder of Church Militant gives and in-depth expansion on his 2022 BABL presentation and discusses why it is important to understand that while God is in the details, so is the devil! In Part two: Sr. DeDe who is Superior of Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts gives us a preview of her upcoming presentation as part of the “Encounter Mary and the Rosary Fatima Series” that will be held at

Spiritual Reflection on Mother Mary – Fr. Pat Crowley SS.CC MAS – North County San Diego Magnificat Chapter 5.21.22 Fr. Pat Crowley, SS.CC., MAS, is a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the Western United States Province. Father Crowley is the Spiritual Advisor for the Magnificat North County […] The post Spiritual Reflection on Mother Mary appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Victorian metal titans Frankenbok have witnessed somewhat of a rebirth since COVID, with their latest album Overdose emphatically proving that the band still have plenty to offer despite spending a quarter of a century doing the rounds.Sonically, Overdose sees Frankenbok veering into fresh musical territory, drawing influence more from the punk side of the well than ever before.As such, the band has also become highly sought after on the live circuit, with next weekends Moondoll Festival seeing the band finally return to the Sunshine State after a couple of aborted recent efforts.As one of Moondoll's headlining acts at the Mansfield Tavern on June 4 – alongside Kaosis, Kallidad, No No No No No, Seraphic, The Silencio, EAT CITY, Violet, Acid Cherry,Indiana Bones, Sacred Hearts, Skunkbone, Tailor Made Rejects, Ben Ely and the Spectres Of Light, Salt and Steel, Audio Reign, Viper Syndicate, Fumarole, The Wrath, Adriatic, DeadYet?, Supertrooper, Beast Machine, The Kindly Ravens, Your Man Alex Smith, Chiffon Magnifique and Brett Bites – Frankenbok plan to further enhance their growing reputation with a couple of QLD shows to show their wares.Frankenbok also play at Gold Coast Carnage Fest at Mo's Desert Clubhouse with Kaosis, Void Matter, Ocean Shores and Azreal on June 3, before heading to Frankies Pizza in Sydney on June 5.CJ Nash caught up with Frankenbok vocalist Dan McDougall to talk about the tour and more.

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 280All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Damien de Veuster of MolokaiWhen Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy, Hansen's disease. By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. Forced to quit school at age 13 to work on the family farm, Joseph entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary six years later, taking the name of a fourth-century physician and martyr. When his brother Pamphile, a priest in the same congregation, fell ill and was unable to go to the Hawaiian Islands as assigned, Damien quickly volunteered in his place. In May 1864, two months after arriving in his new mission, Damien was ordained a priest in Honolulu and assigned to the island of Hawaii. In 1873, he went to the Hawaiian government's leper colony on the island of Moloka'i, set up seven years earlier. Part of a team of four chaplains taking that assignment for three months each year, Damien soon volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual needs. In time, he became their most effective advocate to obtain promised government support. Soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage. Morale improved considerably. A few years later, he succeeded in getting the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by Mother Marianne Cope, to help staff this colony in Kalaupapa. Damien contracted Hansen's disease and died of its complications. As requested, he was buried in Kalaupapa, but in 1936 the Belgian government succeeded in having his body moved to Belgium. Part of Damien's body was returned to his beloved Hawaiian brothers and sisters after his beatification in 1995. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it selected Damien as one of its two representatives in the Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Damien was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. Reflection Some people thought Damien was a hero for going to Moloka'i and others thought he was crazy. When a Protestant clergyman wrote that Damien was guilty of immoral behavior, Robert Louis Stevenson vigorously defended him in an “Open Letter to Dr. Hyde.” Love the saints? Check out these seven titles on Catholic saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

May 10: Saint Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i, Priest (U.S.A.)1840–1889Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of those suffering leprosyA joyful celibate brings hope and dignity to the walking deadIt is often just one decision that releases the bolt, opening the door to a new life. The first step down a new road of a thousand smaller steps begins with one choice—to board the ship or to stand on the dock, to accept the marriage proposal or to wait for another, to sign the document or to leave it blank. Without that first choice, a different life would have been lived. Everyone, at some point, stands at this crossroad. But an impulse must be obeyed or rejected for untold other events, decisions, and influences to begin to unwind. This is one of the mysteries of life, how so much depends on one brief moment.Young Jozef De Veuster (Damien was his religious name), growing up in a large family in rural Belgium, could never have imagined where and how his life would end. He was most likely going to follow the path of most other young men of his time and place—get married, have a family, go to Mass on Sunday, and take over the family farm. But an older brother was a priest, and two sisters were nuns, so a religious vocation was always a possibility. Damien eventually responded to the Lord's call and his own impulse toward religious life and entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, just as his brother did before him. But just as his brother, Father Pamphile, was slated to leave for Hawaiʻi as a missionary, he had to abandon his voyage for health reasons. And thus a decision had to be made. A pivot point had arrived. Was Damien to replace his brother and go to Hawaiʻi or not? Leave family forever or stay home? Be a foreign missionary or stay among his own? Brother Damien walked the long plank upward and boarded the ship. He arrived in Honolulu in March 1864 and was ordained a priest in May. He would live his entire priestly life in Hawaiʻi. He never left the Hawaiʻian islands again.Father Damien served in parishes for several years, learning to love his parishioners and being loved by them in return. Then, in 1873, the bishop asked for volunteers to go to an isolated leper colony on the island of Moloka'i. Father Damien volunteered. For the next sixteen years, he dedicated himself without reserve to this exiled community. He carried out more than a “ministry of accompaniment.” He accompanied, yes, but he also led, taught, inspired, and died to self. Father Damien's robust health and farm background made hard work natural. He enlarged a chapel and built a rectory, a road, a dock, and numerous cottages for the lepers. He showed the people how to farm, to raise cattle, and to sing (despite his diseased vocal cords), and to play instruments (despite his missing fingers).He was a vital force walking in a living graveyard. Life on an isolated leper colony was psychologically difficult for everyone, even the priest. But Father Damien brought faith and human dignity to a depressed population alienated from family and society. He treated the sick and the dying—and everyone was sick and dying—with the dignity of children of God. A proper cemetery was organized, funeral Masses were said with the accompaniment of a choir, and solemn processions bore everyone to their final resting place. This was a far cry from the inhuman chaos that preceded his arrival.Father Damien carried out all of his pastoral work with fatherly concern. He was there, after all, because he was a celibate priest. No married Protestant minister would have dared to place himself, his wife, and his children in such a dangerous situation, and none ever did. Like all good fathers, Father Damien was both joyful and demanding. He was open. He smiled. He cared. He scolded. His source of strength was not merely his solid foundation in human virtue but primarily his Catholic faith. Father Damien's love for the Mass, the Holy Eucharist, and the Virgin Mary deepened through the years. His greatest non-physical sufferings were the lack of a priest companion with whom he could converse and to whom he could confess his sins.Father Damien contracted leprosy after eleven years in the colony. He personally never wrote to his mother with the news. But when the old widow in Belgium learned of her son's illness, she died of a broken heart. Father Damien lived five years with leprosy, continuing his priestly work, and died in 1889 at the age of forty-nine. He was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 after two medical miracles were attributed to his divine intervention.Saint Damien of Moloka'i, intercede on behalf of all fathers to make them ever more generous in serving without reserve the families they head, making your life not only a source of inspiration, but also of emulation, to all who know of your heroic generosity.

EXEMPTION GRANTED! SR. DEIRDRE BYRNE, retired army colonel, surgeon and superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts in Washington, DC joins us with an update on the status of her lawsuit against the District of Columbia for denying her a religious exemption to the COVID vaccine mandate. APOSTOLIC NUNCIO ARCHBISHOP VISVALDAS KULBOKAS, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine joins us from Kiev with an on-the-ground perspective of the Russian invasion, and the Pope's plan to consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. PAPAL POSSE ROBERT ROYAL, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org and FR. GERALD MURRAY, canon lawyer and priest of the Archdiocese of New York joins us with analysis of the big news of the week including the Pope's call with Moscow Patriarch Kirill and a mysterious memorandum making the rounds in Rome about the next Conclave. PROSPECTS FOR PEACE DR. DON JENSEN, director for Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace and REP. CHRIS SMITH, US Congressman from New Jersey and Senior Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs discuss the latest on the US response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

THE FAITHFUL in UKRAINE ARCHBISHOP BORYS GUDZIAK, of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church RETURNS to the World Over with an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the impact on the Ukrainian faithful. PUTIN'S WAR STRATEGY BILL ROGGIO, senior fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) on the strategy employed by Russia in the invasion of Ukraine and Ukraine's response. SUING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SR. DEIRDRE "DeDe" BYRNE, retired army colonel, surgeon and superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts in Washington, DC discusses her lawsuit against the District of Columbia for denying her a religious exemption to the COVID vaccine mandate. THE US & the WEST ROBERT ROYAL, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org joins us with analysis of the US and the West's moral standing in the world as they deal with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Justus Proffit and I go back to the early 2000s, he's one of the greatest musicians of this decade in my opinion.  He called in the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 3/3/2022. We reminisced on some good times, epic shows in his garage, his progression as an artist, his influences, touched his discography, caught up on his new band Sacred Hearts and much more.  

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A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The bishop of Gallup, New Mexico has said that COVID-19 vaccines can be taken by Catholics with a clear conscience. He said the state ought not universally mandate the vaccine, without allowing for conscientious objection. The bishop made his comments in a letter released Wednesday. Some Catholics have raised concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine's remote connection to aborted fetal tissue. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Brazilian bishop, days after a sexually explicit video of the bishop was shared on the internet. The 60-year-old bishop led a diocese north of the city of São Paulo from 2012 until this week. The bishop has been investigated multiple times by the Vatican for alleged sexual misconduct, or for covering up sexual misconduct. A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a fire at a Catholic church in Glasgow last month. The fire destroyed the 163-year-old church, which was considered to be the spiritual home to Glasgow's Polish community. The 24-year-old man has been charged with deliberately starting a fire, with the intention of damaging property. Today is the feast of the French missionary, and founder of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity, Saint John Eudes. John is remembered for his devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Heart of Mary. He wrote the first book ever on the devotions to the Sacred Hearts.

“I've been so busy now writing letters — or helping people to write letters — for religious exemption or for medical exemption, since I kind of have both avenues to go with, because there are a lot of people who don't want to get vaccinated with COVID-19 for medical reasons, and many of which for the spiritual or moral reason," said Sister Deirdre Byrne, who is also a medical doctor. She was recently featured in a LifeSiteNews article, headlined, "'We have lost all common sense and as a result we are losing our religious freedom,' Sister Dede Byrne warns." She makes reference in this Respect Life Radio interview to Dr. Peter McCullough, who was featured in a separate LifeSiteNews article, headlined, "Dr. Peter McCullough's 5 most important truths about COVID-19." Sr. Byrne, highlighted by the National Catholic Register in recent years as "Surgeon, Soldier, Sister, Servant," belongs to the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Listen to a 2020 interview with her on Respect Life Radio, titled, "Catholics, hear Sister Dede Byrne on life, then vote your well-formed conscience."

I'll be on my annual retreat this weekend and so won't publish a Sunday homily. But here's a homily from the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 12) in which we reflect on the meaning of the Immaculate and Sacred Hearts...

Adrienne Lally · American Floor & Home with Nikki NakamuraThis week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Nikki Nakamura of American Floor & Home. We'll talk about the many ways American Floor & Home provides exceptional flooring options and expert advice.We also have your favorite experts providing this week's tips on property management, mortgage loans, home inspection and home insurance!Who is Nikki Nakamura?Nikki Nakamura is currently the Marketing Director for American Floor & Home, which is Hawaii's one stop shop for whole home remodeling. She was born and raised on Oahu as an alumnae of Sacred Hearts and University of Hawaii and was in the hospitality industry for over 10 years which was a major shift to a locally owned company.  To reach Nikki you may contact her in the following ways:Phone: 808-832-2009Email:  nikki.nakamura@tcs-hawaii.comWebsite: AmericanFloorAndHome.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com/americanfloorandhomeTo get the latest Covid-19 information and its impact on the current real estate market, visit https://www.teamlally.com/covid19/

Adrienne Lally · American Floor & Home with Nikki NakamuraThis week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Nikki Nakamura of American Floor & Home. We'll talk about the many ways American Floor & Home provides exceptional flooring options and expert advice.We also have your favorite experts providing this week's tips on property management, mortgage loans, home inspection and home insurance!Who is Nikki Nakamura?Nikki Nakamura is currently the Marketing Director for American Floor & Home, which is Hawaii's one stop shop for whole home remodeling. She was born and raised on Oahu as an alumnae of Sacred Hearts and University of Hawaii and was in the hospitality industry for over 10 years which was a major shift to a locally owned company.  To reach Nikki you may contact her in the following ways:Phone: 808-832-2009Email:  nikki.nakamura@tcs-hawaii.comWebsite: AmericanFloorAndHome.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com/americanfloorandhomeTo get the latest Covid-19 information and its impact on the current real estate market, visit https://www.teamlally.com/covid19/

Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster, aka Damien of Molokai, 1840-1889; ordained for the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; assigned to the leper colony on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, and volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people's physical, medical, and spiritual […]

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 291All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Damien de Veuster of MolokaiWhen Joseph de Veuster was born in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, few people in Europe had any firsthand knowledge of leprosy, Hansen’s disease. By the time he died at the age of 49, people all over the world knew about this disease because of him. They knew that human compassion could soften the ravages of this disease. Forced to quit school at age 13 to work on the family farm, Joseph entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary six years later, taking the name of a fourth-century physician and martyr. When his brother Pamphile, a priest in the same congregation, fell ill and was unable to go to the Hawaiian Islands as assigned, Damien quickly volunteered in his place. In May 1864, two months after arriving in his new mission, Damien was ordained a priest in Honolulu and assigned to the island of Hawaii. In 1873, he went to the Hawaiian government’s leper colony on the island of Moloka’i, set up seven years earlier. Part of a team of four chaplains taking that assignment for three months each year, Damien soon volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people’s physical, medical, and spiritual needs. In time, he became their most effective advocate to obtain promised government support. Soon the settlement had new houses and a new church, school and orphanage. Morale improved considerably. A few years later, he succeeded in getting the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by Mother Marianne Cope, to help staff this colony in Kalaupapa. Damien contracted Hansen’s disease and died of its complications. As requested, he was buried in Kalaupapa, but in 1936 the Belgian government succeeded in having his body moved to Belgium. Part of Damien’s body was returned to his beloved Hawaiian brothers and sisters after his beatification in 1995. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it selected Damien as one of its two representatives in the Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Damien was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. Reflection Some people thought Damien was a hero for going to Moloka’i and others thought he was crazy. When a Protestant clergyman wrote that Damien was guilty of immoral behavior, Robert Louis Stevenson vigorously defended him in an “Open Letter to Dr. Hyde.” Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter Optional Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster, aka Damien of Molokai, 1840-1889; ordained for the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; assigned to the leper colony on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, and volunteered to remain permanently, caring for the people’s physical, medical, and spiritual […] All show notes at Daybreak for May 10, 2021 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

The Taoiseach will apologise on behalf of the State in the Dail later to the survivors of Mother and Baby Homes. A Commission of Investigation found there was an appalling level of infant mortality in the homes and thousands of women and children were shamed and stigmatised. Micheál Martin described the report as harrowing and said society did this to the women and children. In our own back yard, 6,414 women and 6,079 stayed at Sean Ross Abbey between 1931 and 1969, an instituion owned and run by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Emer Quirke, a member of the Sean Ross Commemorative group, who herself was born at Sean Ross spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning...

Circa September 1957, 5 1/2-year-old Johnny Pinto reluctantly leaves his mother's side for the 1st time. Faced with their 1st dilemma, Joey Schettino and Johnny take bold and decisive action. I invite you to make comments, ask questions, or wax nostalgic using the message link below. https://anchor.fm/john-pinto2/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-pinto2/message

“If the bullets are going away from you, you’re going the wrong way!”  WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE I'm fascinated by the life of Sr. Dede Byrne, today's guest. I first encountered her speaking at the Republican National Convention where she literally held up her rosary and called it her 'weapon of love.' Sr. Dede served as a Colonel in the Army for years before entering the community of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. As a physician, she's given medical care to both Mother Teresa and members of the Taliban, and she served in the immediate aftermath of the Sep 11th attacks. Not only that, but she helps women who regret their decision to abort reverse the abortion pill and serves poor immigrants with free healthcare. Enjoy this rich discussion. (Plus, I'll be sharing how quoting her got me Insta-banned...apparently being pro-life is hate speech...) Sr. Dede says, “the ultimate call is to be all for Jesus," and in these tumultuous days you'll love the inspiration she offers. Topics Discussed Speaking truth in love: How Sr. Dede lovingly encourages her patients to change sinful habits and accompanies them to Aftermath and reactions to her speech at the Republican National Convention Spiritual warfare: What the devil wants The war on speech: Stacey’s Instagram ban for quoting Sr. Dede in a pro-life post What people on all sides of the abortion debate can learn from Sr. Dede’s work helping women who regret taking an abortion pill Resources Sr. Dede’s order- Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Abortion Pill Reversal website (for women who regret taking their abortion pill and want to reverse it within 72 hours)  Dr. Delgado’s life-affirming research- the Steno Institute Join the Called and Caffeinated Patreon Community starting at just $5/month! Not only is your support meaningful for the continued provision of this unique, meaningful content, but you'll also get access to monthly video chats with me and the community members, as well as my bi-monthly secondary podcast Coffee Sips. Click here to learn more!

SONIC: Cheap Thrills (New BB CD), Sacred Heart (New Quartet CD), Ballade (DKO 2005) TONIC: Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky EXPERIENCE: Touring/Recording w Miles Davis, 365 Days of Practice (new daily lick on FB), living as an American in Paris, France.

"The life issue supersedes politics, it's really ethical, moral, spiritual, human," said Sister Dierdre Byrne, who gave galvanizing pro-life remarks at the Republican National Convention in August. "My intention was not to be a political speaker up there on the podium, but someone who is just representing the Catholic Church and its response, and relationship, to the life issues..." Sr. Byrne, highlighted by the National Catholic Register as "Surgeon, Soldier, Sister, Servant," belongs to the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. 

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 422All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is St. John EudesSt. John Eudes was a French missionary and the founder of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity, andwas also the author of the liturgical worship of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. St. John was born at Ri, France on November 14th, 1601. At the age of fourteen he took a vow of chastity and since the time he was a child he tried to live in imitation of the Lord Jesus. When he was ordained a priest in 1625, at the age of 24, he was immmediately thrust into the service of victims of the plague, whom he cared for at great risk to his own life. He also began preaching missions and was known as the greatest preacher of his age, preaching missions all over France, especially throughout Normandy.In 1641 he founded the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge, to provide a refuge for prostitutes. In 1643 he founded the Society of Jesus and Mary for the education of priests and for missionary work.He was also instrumental in encouraging devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Heart of Mary, writing the first book ever on the devotion to the Sacred Hearts, "Le Coeur Admirable de la Trs Sainte Mre de Dieu". He died at Caen, on August 19th, 1680.His virtues were declared heroic by Leo XIII, on January 6th, 1903. The miracles proposed for his beatification were approved by Pius X, May 3, 1908, and he was beatified April 25th, 1909. He was canonized in 1925. Saint of the Day Copyright CNA, Catholic News Agency

Learn more about this episode and see Special Offer: https://bit.ly/2EnN0C2 Join Linda Johns on a life enhancing adventure into spirit! What is so exciting is that we have all agreed to be here NOW to stand witness, hold space, love, heal, and create from Oneness. Many people are feeling a deep calling to be still, or to come home to themselves. We all are being encouraged to drop even deeper into our hearts than ever before to listen to our hearts’ longings, the passions and the truth that are just waiting to be put into action and expressed. It is here, in our Sacred Hearts that we are holding a larger 5-D expression for the New Earth Creation to take form.

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Brenda Hammon is the CEO of Sacred Hearts Rising. Sacred Hearts Rising is a global community invested in eliminating the shame and silence that stifles the voices of people everywhere, and in elevating the stories that heal, transform, and build connection. This is Brenda’s conversation. [0:12] Connecting to Sacred Hearts Rising [0:28] Connecting to Brenda’s Story [1:06] Connecting to my Sexual & Emotional Abuse [2:30] Connecting to People’s Recovery [5:11] Connecting as an Empath [6:20] Connecting to the Heart [8:03] Connecting to Nature ~ Grounds Me [11:37] Human Connection so Important [13:53] Heart Connection has no Boundaries [16:22] Connecting more to our Hearts [17:53] Healing our Hearts Woundedness [20:17] Sharing Stories of Healing is a Release [22:43] Connection to Self-Empowerment [23:47] Empowerment and our Awakening [31:41] Connecting to our Healing Gifts [33:32] Sharing the story is sharing the Gift of Healing

Neighbors helping neighbors. The Greater Haverhill Service Clubs are holding a food drive tomorrow, from noon-2 p.m. to fill the food pantries at Sacred Hearts Parish and the Salvation Army in Haverhill.Lisa Corr, a member of the Haverhill Exchange Club who was a guest Thursday on WHAV's morning show, says the donations will be helping fill a severe need.“The pantries are really suffering. Sacred Hearts last week, I spoke with Father Delaney, they serviced over 2,000 people. So, they really need our help. They need canned goods, rice, cereal, beans, diapers. If people don't want to out to the store, you can make a monetary donation. We'll accept checks or cash. It will all go right to the Salvation Army and Sacred Hearts Church,” she said.Corr is also a member of the Crescent Yacht Club—and those members have been conducting food drives too.“The Crescent Yacht Club did it a couple of weeks ago. Then, they brought the food over. The pantry was empty. The shelves were completely empty so many people came by and donated. We were able to fill it up, but then that week…it gets emptied again.” Corr added.Along with the Haverhill Exchange Club, those helping with Saturday's Food Drive are the Haverhill Breakfast Exchange Club, Haverhill Lion's Club, Haverhill Rotary Club, Haverhill Kiwanis Club and Pentucket Kiwanis Club. Donations will be accepted Saturday from noon- 2 p.m. at the Sacred Hearts Parish parking lot, 165 S. Main St., in Haverhill, and at the Salvation Army, 395 Main St., Haverhill. Checks may be made out to the Salvation Army or Sacred Hearts Parish with “food pantry” written on the memo line.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

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Sacred Hearts Rising Interview Series with Rachael Dyer and Stephanie LeachAired Monday, April 27, 2020 at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM ESTIt’s Never Too Late OR To EarlyTwo stories, one goal. To help others prevent suffering. Physical, emotional and mental wellness is always possible and listening to others share their wisdom is a step in creating a beautiful life not to be missed.We begin with our first guest and co-author in Sacred Hearts Rising is Rachel Dyer.Rachel was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 15 and underwent major spine surgery at 16. She hopes to raise awareness of scoliosis and the importance of early detection. Learning how to identify scoliosis through signs and symptoms can help people not suffer the way she did and literally create a more comfortable, active and enjoyable full life. Rachael Dyer was born in Leicester in the UK and is the youngest of four children.Rachael married her Canadian husband in 2006 and immigrated to Canada.She is the co-owner of a fitness centre in Sookie BC. She is also co-founder and President of Sooke Women In Business and loves to see women empowering other women.Rachael lives in British Columbia and loves to spend time with her husband and dogs Oscar and Hank.**********Our second guest and co-Author in Sacred Hearts Rising is Stephanie Leach.As a young girl, Stephanie lived through emotional & verbal abuse at the hands of the person she loved most – her mother.She came to realize that this was a generational issue and pattern that would continue to play itself out if she didn’t change course. Stephanie made it her mission to start learning, growing & healing.After 2 decades of conscious work, she has stopped the cycle, healed herself, learned to put up healthy boundaries & stand up for herself. What she could never have anticipated in the process is that HER healing rippled outward, helping & healing her mom and others in the process.Stephanie lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia with her husband Ken. She loves kayaking, entertaining, travelling and hiking with her dog Libby. She continues to work on personal growth and has a dynamic & passionate energy for sharing her personal experiences of learning, growing and healing. Most of all, Stephanie is grateful to have the support of Ken, her step-son Jay & his wife Amie.Beyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview Series Secrets are told and pasts are revealed to create bigger, better and brighter lives, to never live in the shadows of shame.Sacred Hearts Rising Anthology Series has inspired a global movement where we are all encouraged to stand up and say it’s time to break free from the shadows of trauma and abuse.During this interview series you’ll hear from co-authors who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain and who have discovered great strength, personal determination and deeper understanding. They chose to seek out something better than where they were.Through their interviews, you will hear about both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future.Each episode serves as a reminder that*You are not alone in your struggles*That there is hope for you,*That you can find your wings and riseIt can be scary to share but*you will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the co-author’s shoes or know someone who has a similar story*You may feel what some of the co-authors have gone through and understand others*You will discover how they came out the other side: whole and freeThroughout this series including, 5 interviews with Publisher/Author and 8 co-authors, you’ll feel the Inspiration, the Honesty and the Courage of true life stories that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly wants to hear about.The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to life as an lgbtq but every co-author tells you how they made it through. It’s time to live openly and freely and live in our own light.Week 1 Brenda HammonWeek 2 Debbie Bibaud / Elizabeth GagnonWeek 3 Daphne McDonagh / Alexis EllisWeek 4 Nadine Hanchar / Jennifer GrenierWeek 5 Rachael Dyer / Stephanie LeachVisit the Light on Living show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/light-on-living/Connect with Lisa Berry at http://www.lightonliving.com/#RachaelDyer #StephanieLeach #SacredHeartsRising #LisaBerry #LightOnLiving

Sacred Hearts Rising Interview Series with Nadine Hanchar and Jennifer GrenierAired Monday, April 20, 2020 at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM ESTIt’s Time For Something DifferentAre you feeling called to have a new experience, partner, career, home or maybe an entirely new LIFE? Re-writing your future life story can be done but you’re going to need a few things to write it the way you want it and not how you’ve written it before.Self Love is the master tool but how do we use it if we don’t have it or we’ve lost it?My two guest authors today share how self-love is used and is necessary in creating the new experience you want and how communicating that love to both yourself and others is essential in your happiness.During today’s show we’ll address things that could be stopping, blocking and preventing you from connecting with your truest highest self:⁃ Working with your personal communication style⁃ Awareness of subtle abuse from either yourself or others⁃ Identifying your strengths so you can freely and confidently move forwardGuest author, Nadine Hanchar, believes people need help “Getting through it, not beyond it” right now and she generously shares a bit of her flexible model for helping people to learn how they process during communication. Jennifer Grenier shows up to give us some glowing example of just how far self love can take you in all areas of life especially in calling in healthy relationships and successful career changes.Nadine Hanchar is a counsellor, consultant, speaker and trainer since 1986. She recently became an international bestselling author.As a personality profiling expert, Nadine is the developer of The PEP Personality Process and Author of “Knowing Me, Knowing You – The PEP Personality Process” which offers incredible insights into ourselves and others and how our processing styles affect our personalities, relationships, communication and life. She is proficient in a wide range of modalities and disciplines and has taught most of the therapies and techniques she uses.Nadine specializes in working with trauma, abuse, relationship issues and communication. Instead of the client having to fit the therapeutic tool, Nadine is using an approach which can include many types of traditional and non-traditional methodologies therefore the therapy is designed to fit you, the client. Her results-oriented approach is designed to resolve the root causes of issues.This allows the person, couple, family or organization to go forward with a better quality of life.Certifications and Methodologies:• Certified Counsellor in Private Practise• Certified Master Trainer NLP• Certified Master Practitioner, in Counselling Applications of NLP• Certified Master Timeline Therapy Practitioner• Certified Hypnotherapist• Certified Hypnotherapy Trainer – American Institute of Hypnotherapy• Certified Iridologist and NutritionistTo find out more at http://progressiveplus.com/Jennifer Grenier is a child of God, mother, wife, auntie, nana, digital business owner, co-author, child chauffeur, sports hustler, side line cheerer, chef, housekeeper, you get the picture. With a blended family she puts her heart in to her family.She grew up in a small town with even bigger dreams. Jennifer and her daughter moved from Valleyview to Grande Prairie, Alberta in 2004. This is where she met her husband and reside on an acreage just outside of the city with their family, two dogs and three cats.Jennifer has a passion for helping others. She is a business coach and mentor. Jennifer inspires and motivates families to spend more time together through her business and everyday life. Jennifer and her husband started their digital business in the spring of 2018 and have helped numerous people globally to learn how to have time/freedom. To live life on their own terms. Jennifer hopes that by sharing her story she will help others to share theirs as well. To own their truth, stand tall and rise above.To find out more visit us at: https://www.jx2grenier.comLike and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jx2adventures/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-grenier-a21a66119Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doublejadventureseveryday/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.klymchukComing soon: https://www.jennifergrenier.comBeyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview SeriesSecrets are told and pasts are revealed to create bigger, better and brighter lives, to never live in the shadows of shame.Sacred Hearts Rising Anthology Series has inspired a global movement where we are all encouraged to stand up and say it’s time to break free from the shadows of trauma and abuse.During this interview series you’ll hear from co-authors who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain and who have discovered great strength, personal determination and deeper understanding. They chose to seek out something better than where they were.Through their interviews, you will hear about both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future.Each episode serves as a reminder that*You are not alone in your struggles*That there is hope for you,*That you can find your wings and riseIt can be scary to share but*you will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the co-author’s shoes or know someone who has a similar story*You may feel what some of the co-authors have gone through and understand others*You will discover how they came out the other side: whole and freeThroughout this series including, 5 interviews with Publisher/Author and 8 co-authors, you’ll feel the Inspiration, the Honesty and the Courage of true life stories that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly wants to hear about.The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to life as an lgbtq but every co-author tells you how they made it through. It’s time to live openly and freely and live in our own light.Week 1 Brenda HammonWeek 2 Debbie Bibaud / Elizabeth GagnonWeek 3 Daphne McDonagh / Alexis EllisWeek 4 Nadine Hanchar / Jennifer GrenierWeek 5 Rachael Dyer / Stephanie LeachVisit the Light on Living show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/light-on-living/Connect with Lisa Berry at http://www.lightonliving.com/#NadineHanchar #JenniferGrenier #SacredHeartsRising #LisaBerry #LightOnLiving

Sacred Hearts Rising Interview Series with Daphne McDonagh and Alexis EllisAired Monday, April 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM ESTI Hear You, I Believe You!One person can change your life, if you let them.Are you willing to let one person hear your story so that you can step into the light that will set you free?Hear from 2 incredible beings who accepted an ear that opened thousands of hearts. Today’s episode will show you how far sharing your story can take you. Are you ready to consider your own transformation?These Sacred Hearts Rising co-authors share their stories that truly demonstrate and encourage every person who listens to believe that a different life awaits them and can become a reality.Daphne McDonaghRehabilitation & Wellness PractitionerIntuitive Healing Energy CoachUniversal Sphere PractitionerAnimal CommunicatorCrystal and Cold Laser TherapistAura Reading Translatorhttps://www.facebook.com/daphne.mcdonaghAlexis EllisAuthor and Global InfluencerMs. Metro Vancouver Canadian AmbassadorMiss Galaxy Surrey 2020Miss Infinity British Columbia 2020/2021Advocate for LGBTQ and educator of Cerebral PalsyAlexis is sponsored by:The Skin GirlsMalary’s Fashionshttps://www.facebook.com/alexis777cdnBeyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview SeriesSecrets are told and pasts are revealed to create bigger, better and brighter lives, to never live in the shadows of shame. Sacred Hearts Rising Anthology Series has inspired a global movement where we are all encouraged to stand up and say it’s time to break free from the shadows of trauma and abuse.During this interview series you’ll hear from co-authors who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain and who have discovered great strength, personal determination and deeper understanding. They chose to seek out something better than where they were.Through their interviews, you will hear about both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future.Each episode serves as a reminder that*You are not alone in your struggles*That there is hope for you,*That you can find your wings and rise It can be scary to share but*you will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the co-author’s shoes or know someone who has a similar story*You may feel what some of the co-authors have gone through and understand others*You will discover how they came out the other side: whole and freeThroughout this series including, 5 interviews with Publisher/Author and 8 co-authors, you’ll feel the Inspiration, the Honesty and the Courage of true life stories that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly wants to hear about.The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to life as an lgbtq but every co-author tells you how they made it through. It’s time to live openly and freely and live in our own light.Week 1 Brenda HammonWeek 2 Debbie Bibaud / Elizabeth GagnonWeek 3 Daphne McDonagh / Alexis EllisWeek 4 Nadine Hanchar / Jennifer GrenierWeek 5 Rachael Dyer / Stephanie LeachVisit the Light on Living show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/light-on-living/Connect with Lisa Berry at http://www.lightonliving.com/#DaphneMcDonagh #AlexisEllis #LisaBerry #LightOnLiving

Beyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview Series with Debbie Bibaud and Elizabeth GagnonAired Monday, April 6, 2020 at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM ESTDebbie BibaudAuthor, Leader, Change Maker, Healer, all in the areas of Mental, physical and emotional abuse.https://www.facebook.com/debbsdebbbElizabeth GagnonFounder and Creator of Miss Liz’s Tea Parties Making A Difference One Cup At A Time Co-Host of The Truth Hurts With Shadow God.https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.j.gagnonBeyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview SeriesSecrets are told and pasts are revealed to create bigger, better and brighter lives, to never live in the shadows of shame. Sacred Hearts Rising Anthology Series has inspired a global movement where we are all encouraged to stand up and say it’s time to break free from the shadows of trauma and abuse.During this interview series you’ll hear from co-authors who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain and who have discovered great strength, personal determination and deeper understanding. They chose to seek out something better than where they were.Through their interviews, you will hear about both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future.Each episode serves as a reminder that*You are not alone in your struggles*That there is hope for you,*That you can find your wings and rise It can be scary to share but*you will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the co-author’s shoes or know someone who has a similar story*You may feel what some of the co-authors have gone through and understand others*You will discover how they came out the other side: whole and freeThroughout this series including, 5 interviews with Publisher/Author and 8 co-authors, you’ll feel the Inspiration, the Honesty and the Courage of true life stories that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly wants to hear about.The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to life as an lgbtq but every co-author tells you how they made it through. It’s time to live openly and freely and live in our own light.Week 1 Brenda HammonWeek 2 Debbie Bibaud / Elizabeth GagnonWeek 3 Daphne McDonagh / Alexis EllisWeek 4 Nadine Hanchar / Jennifer GrenierWeek 5 Rachael Dyer / Stephanie Leach Visit the Light on Living show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/light-on-living/Connect with Lisa Berry at http://www.lightonliving.com/#DebbieBibaud #ElizabethGagnon #LisaBerry #LightOnLiving

Beyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview Series with Brenda HammonAired Monday, March 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST Brenda Hammon is an Alberta based, philanthropist, entrepreneur, goal setter and big dreamer with the mission in life to create the change for women. After ending her 21 year long dysfunctional marriage Brenda dove into the life insurance business where she found one of her true passions in helping others in times of trouble.Brenda still firmly believes that by helping others you help yourself, and it became evident in her following pursuits to make a change. She published her first book in 2015 revealing the deep dark secrets of her past and what she had to do to replace her old worn life with the life she feels she was truly meant to live. Brenda now speaks on stages telling her story and helping other women to find their own voices and to live the life of their dreams. She is passionate about breaking the cycle of silence and has achieved becoming an award-winning author and a compiler of women’s stories in her book, Sacred Hearts Rising.She is the CEO and Founder of Sacred Hearts Rising which also encompasses events to help honour women and to inspires and lead them to a better way of living life. Brenda also created the movement called, Create The Change, with the purpose to help change laws and policies surrounding sexual abuse and domestic violence that women and children face daily.When you can pry Brenda away from her computer, you may find her in her flower garden, or with her horses, or with her husband Bud heading down the road for an insurance appointment.Brenda loves working on her tractors in the field or building another outbuilding.Brenda’s two mottos are, “how hard can it be?” and, “go big or go home,” and she lives her life to the fullest with those in mind.Connect with Brenda:Websites: http://www.brendahammon.com/ | https://sacredheartsrising.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.hammon.9Twitter: @HammonBrendaInstagram: BrendaHammonBeyond the Chapter – Sacred Hearts Rising Interview SeriesSecrets are told and pasts are revealed to create bigger, better and brighter lives, to never live in the shadows of shame.Sacred Hearts Rising Anthology Series has inspired a global movement where we are all encouraged to stand up and say it’s time to break free from the shadows of trauma and abuse.During this interview series you’ll hear from co-authors who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain and who have discovered great strength, personal determination and deeper understanding. They chose to seek out something better than where they were. Through their interviews, you will hear about both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future.Each episode serves as a reminder that*You are not alone in your struggles*That there is hope for you,*That you can find your wings and riseIt can be scary to share but*you will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the co-author’s shoes or knowsomeone who has a similar story *You may feel what some of the co-authors have gone through and understand others*You will discover how they came out the other side: whole and freeThroughout this series including, 5 interviews with Publisher/Author and 8 co-authors, you’ll feel the Inspiration, the Honesty and the Courage of true life stories that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly wants to hear about.The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to life as an lgbtq but every co-author tells you how they made it through. It’s time to live openly and freely and live in our own light.Week 1 Brenda Hammon Week 2 Debbie Bibaud / Elizabeth Gagnon Week 3 Daphne McDonagh / Alexis Ellis Week 4 Nadine Hanchar / Jennifer Grenier Week 5 Rachael Dyer / Stephanie LeachVisit the Light on Living show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/light-on-living/Connect with Lisa Berry at http://www.lightonliving.com/#BrendaHammon #SacredHeartsRising #LisaBerry #LightOnLiving

The 26th Annual Science Symposium for Girls welcomed over 600 guests to learn everything from how to make ice cream to starting a lemonade business using Salesforce. Our CEO Deena Tearney delivered the opening keynote inspiring students to follow their dreams and do their best.

The 26th Annual Science Symposium for Girls welcomed over 600 guests to learn everything from how to make ice cream to starting a lemonade business using Salesforce. Our CEO Deena Tearney delivered the opening keynote encouraging parents to help their children build confidence.

In this episode of The Audio Project with Deena Tearney, we welcome Dr. Scott Schroeder, Sacred Hearts Academy's Head of School in a discussion on education, management, and tech jobs of the future.  We also talk about our support in the upcoming Science Symposium on February 22, 2020, where the Pacific Point team will be teaching students to build a Lemonade Stand on the Salesforce platform.

Preaching for the First Sunday of Lent, Sheila Kinsey, FCJM, offers a reflection that encourages to consider Jesus' temptation in the desert and to reflect upon our own desert journeys: "We are to become the presence of God for others. In our lives, we will face temptations, but God is there to guide us so that we don’t fall into sin." Sr. Sheila Kinsey, a member of the Franciscan Sisters Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (FCJM), is the Executive Co-Secretary for the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission of the Union of Superior Generals (USG) and International Union of Superior Generals (UISG). She was appointed to the position in 2015, upon completion of her term as general councilor for her congregation in Rome. She is actively involved in issues related to poverty, human rights, refugees and migrants, anti-trafficking, peacebuilding, environment, sexual abuse and collaboration, and currently serves as the Coordinator of the UISG Campaign: Sowing Hope for the Planet. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/03102019 to view Sr. Sheila's video or to read her text and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Sacred Hearts Club is Foster the People's third indie-pop/electronic album. Following their huge success of Pumped Up Kicks their albums have developed with an effort to not simply repeat the past. Sacred Hearts Club is no different, they build upon their sound from Supermodel, nod to Torches, and find some new things to try. With catchy and entertaining chord patterns paired with meaningful lyrics this is a pop album you don't want to miss out on. If you have comments, feedback, or album suggestions feel free to drop them at our email: canomusicpodcast@gmail.com If you want to support us go to: www.patreon.com/canomusicpodcast Thanks for listening!

Rebroadcast of the long-running radio program, "The Ave Maria Hour," a presentation of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. www.AtonementFriars.org St. Damien of Molokai, also called Father Damien, was born Jozef De Veuster on January 3, 1840 in Tremelo, Belgium. He was educated at the college of Braine-le-Comte, and in 1858 he joined the Society of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at Leuven, Belgium. In 1863, Fr. Damien went as a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands. Moved by the miserable condition of the lepers whom the Hawaiian government had deported to the island of Molokai, he volunteered to take charge of the settlement. Fr. Damien served as both pastor and physician to the colony and undertook many projects to better the conditions there. He improved water and food supplies and housing and founded two orphanages. After sixteen years in the colony, Fr. Damien succumbed to leprosy on April 15, 1889 at the age of 49. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1995 and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.

WOW - where do I even begin with Paris. It was my first time here, and it's a city that I've purposely tried to avoid going to because of the over-tourism, crowds, it's expensive, etc. I definitely had to give it a chance at some point, and this trip presented the perfect opportunity. I spent 7 days total in Paris which wasn't nearly enough time to cover everything...it's just so insanely big with so many beautiful places to see. I'm from a rather large city, but I was definitely overwhelmed with the size and the crowds in Paris. It was still incredible in every way though. I met up with my friend Sarah from Germany for the first 3 or 4 days in the city, and then covered the rest alone for the remaining days. To sum it up, I hit the Picasso Museum, the Louvre, an exhibition at the Grand Palace, the D'Orsay Museum, the Architecture and Heritage Museum, the Basilica of Sacred Hearts and Montmartre, the top of the Arc de Triomphe at sunset and watched the Eiffel Tower light show from the top, the Eiffel Tower and surrounding grounds, Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries Gardens, Buttes-Chaumont Park, Bastille, Saint Chappelle church, Notre Dame, the Palace of Versailles and the chateau, explored Marais, Babylon, Vaugirard, Belleville and ate at some amazing restaurants all over the place. I think I covered it all! Though Paris is known to be over-crowded with tourists, Parisians come off a bit unfriendly, and it's expensive, I really loved being here and exploring this amazing city. It has so much to offer in terms of art, architecture, history, music, night life, the list goes on. There is really something for everyone here.  This city also made me realize how difficult it is to interview people for this show sometimes. Having true locals of a new city on this podcast probably means that they don't speak much English, or rather, I don't speak the language of their country. It was challenging trying to find people for this episode because Parisians are notorious for disliking English, but I did manage to interview Beatriz, a photographer and painter from Spain. She and her husband own the Aux Arts Etc. Cafe by Notre Dame and Paris is essentially her playground as far as photography goes. She has lived all over the world, but Paris kept pulling her in which is why they have now settled there. Beatriz gave me great perspective into what makes Paris beautiful in her eyes, and I hope it comes through here...enjoy!

Bestselling Author Brenda Hammon talks about her latest book Sacred Hearts Rising.This is a book filled with heartwarming, inspirational true-life stories s that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly want to read about.Everyone has a story, and every story has merit, for each story has shaped us into who we are today.You will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the author’s shoes or know someone who has a similar story. You may feel what some of the authors have gone through and understand others and you will discover how they came out the other side: whole and free.It takes courage to share our stories, and there are 25 brave women sharing their journeys with you, some have told their secrets for the first time, and some are retelling their past, but every author tells you how they made it through. The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to cancer survival. You will find inside:- Inspiration- Honesty- Courage- The silent voices of women who decide that being silent was not their answer to a better life.So grab your favorite beverage, sit down and be inspired while you enjoy the journey of many women finding a new path in life.www.spiritcreekpublishing.comPlease LIKE and FOLLOW our podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/WomenTalk-iTunesAPPLY TO SHARE YOUR STORY ON OUR PODCAST AT: WWW.WOMENTALK.CA/PODCAST

Bestselling Author Brenda Hammon talks about her latest book Sacred Hearts Rising.This is a book filled with heartwarming, inspirational true-life stories s that nobody wants to voice out loud but certainly want to read about.Everyone has a story, and every story has merit, for each story has shaped us into who we are today.You will undoubtedly find yourself in one or more of the author’s shoes or know someone who has a similar story. You may feel what some of the authors have gone through and understand others and you will discover how they came out the other side: whole and free.It takes courage to share our stories, and there are 25 brave women sharing their journeys with you, some have told their secrets for the first time, and some are retelling their past, but every author tells you how they made it through. The stories vary from abuse, mental illness, suicide to cancer survival. You will find inside:- Inspiration- Honesty- Courage- The silent voices of women who decide that being silent was not their answer to a better life.So grab your favorite beverage, sit down and be inspired while you enjoy the journey of many women finding a new path in life.www.spiritcreekpublishing.comPlease LIKE and FOLLOW our podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/WomenTalk-iTunesAPPLY TO SHARE YOUR STORY ON OUR PODCAST AT: WWW.WOMENTALK.CA/PODCAST

Rebroadcast of the long running radio program, "The Ave Maria Hour", a presentation of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. www.AtonementFriars.org From a family which ran a pasta factory at Secondigliano near Naples in Italy, Cajetan Errico became a diocesan priest in 1815 and was a schoolteacher for twenty years. Then he experienced a vision of St. Alphonsus Liguori, who instructed him to build a church dedicated to our Lady of Sorrows in his native village and to found a new religious congregation dedicated to mission work. he did both, and the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary was founded in 1836. It is now international in scope. Bl. Cajetan died at Secondigliano and was canonized in 2008.

Today's topics: 30 Places to Visit in the Archdiocese of Boston Summary of today's show: There are a multitude wonderful churches, chapels, and places in the Archdiocese of Boston and Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli list 30 of them that they believe Catholics in the area shouldn't miss, covering north, south, west of Boston and Boston itself. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Chris Kelley, Station Manager of WQOM Links from today's show: Places for Catholics to visit in the Archdiocese of Boston Merrimack 1. Lawrence: Cor Unum Meal Center and St. Patrick Parish 2. North Andover: St. Michael's 3. Newburyport: Immaculate Conception 4. Lowell: St. Joseph Shrine North and North Shore 5. North Shore: The drive along Route 127 from Salem to Gloucester which takes you by St. Mary star of the Sea Beverly; St. Margaret, Beverly Farms; Sacred Heart in Manchester by the Sea; Our Lady of Good Voyage and Holy Family in Gloucester [Also Marblehead/Swampscott right by the ocean] 6. Melrose: St. Mary's 7. Salem: Immaculate Conception 8. Malden: Immaculate Conception and Sacred Hearts 9. Peabody/North Shore Mall: St. Theresa's Chapel South and South Shore 10. Plymouth: St. Bonaventure 11. Weymouth Landing: Sacred Heart 12. Braintree: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center and Bethany Chapel 13. South Shore: Shore parishes in Hull, Marshfield 14. Hanover: Portiuncula Chapel 15. Hingham: Glastonbury Abbey West 16. Hopkinton: St. John's 17. Holliston: Fatima Shrine 18. Wrentham: Mt. St. Mary's Abbey and Gift Shop Boston 19. South End: Cathedral Crypt and Blessed Sacrament Chapel 20. Mission Hill: Basilica / OL Perpetual Help 21. South Boston: St. Augustine Chapel and Cemetery 22. South Boston: Gate of Heaven Church 23. West Roxbury: St. Theresa, Holy Name, Cemeteries 24. Cambridge: St. Paul's in Harvard Square when Choir School is singing at 11am 25. Charlestown: St. Catherine of Siena Church 26. Somerville: St. Catherine of Genoa Upper Church 27. Brighton: Grounds of St. John's Seminary and Seminary Chapel 28. Boston: Back Bay – St. Francis Chapel and the renovated St. Cecilia's Church 29. Boston: Back Bay –St. Clement's Eucharistic Shrine (24-hour adoration) 30. Boston: Financial District: St. Anthony Shrine

TravCast is the Writer's Podcast from the Traverse, Scotland’s New Writing Theatre. Associate Director, Hamish Pirie, interviews well known playwrights whose work features in the year round programme at the Traverse. In this episode, Hamish Speaks to Sue Glover. Sue was born in Edinburgh and went to school and university there. She now lives further North in the fishing village of Anstruther, within sight of the sea, and close to the beach which was the setting for her first theatre play (The Seal Wife). She writes for television and radio as well as theatre. Her favourite medium is the one she is writing for at the time. Several of her plays have been translated and produced abroad, but she regards Guy Pierre Couleau's translations and productions of Asservies and La Chaise de Paille as highlights of her theatre experience. (Her other plays include The Bubble Boy, The Seal Wife, Artist Unknown, Sacred Hearts, Shetland Saga.) Sue Glover's plays have been produced worldwide to critical acclaim. Bondagers, about the women who worked on the Border farms, was hailed as a modern Scottish classic, and included in Cannongate's Twentieth Century Scottish Drama. This episode contains some strong language. Original music by James Iremonger www.jamesiremonger.co.uk Produced and engineered by Cian O Siochain

Summary of today's show: On our regular Thursday show, Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry, and Antonio Enrique consider the news headlines of the week, including last weekend's performance of Kiko Arguello's symphonic homage “The Suffering of the Innocents” in Boston; CatholicTV's Gabriel Award; Massachusetts as the most Catholic state; a parish's mortgage burning to honor a former pastor; youth ministry awards; priest assignments; and safeguarding the Catholic identity of colleges. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Fr. Roger Landry, executive editor of The Anchor, the newspaper of the Fall River diocese; and Antonio Enrique, editor of The Pilot, the newspaper of the Boston archdiocese 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: Catholic symphony; CatholicTV; most Catholic state; mortgage-burning; youth ministry awards; Catholic identity 1st segment: Scot and Susan discussed the religious education office's Mass and graduation ceremony for the Spanish-language two-year leadership program for parish volunteers, which will occur tonight. Everyone involved volunteers in their parish and they meet every Saturday for two years from 1-5pm. They will go back to their parishes with solid foundation in theology and skills in catechetics, hospital ministry, youth ministry, and more. Scot said the Catholic Media secretariat is also working with the Hispanic Apostolate on helping them with more Spanish-language radio programming. Susan said Cardinal Seán will participate in the graduation tonight. Scot said Susan, Antonio and himself were present on Sunday for the symphony of the “Suffering of the Innocents” composed by Kiko Arguello. Antonio was one of the organizers and more than 2,000 people attended. The vast majority were Catholics, but there were also representatives of the Jewish community were present. Scot said he was moved by quotes from members of the Jewish community. “I had tears in my eyes when everyone sang the Shema,” said Robert Liekind, director of the American Jewish Committee. “It was immensely moving. The sense of our common heritage, our common roots, really came out.” “This couldn't have been possible 50 years ago,” added Rabbi Barry Starr from Temple Israel in Sharon. “We have made a lot of strides on the path of reconciliation, and I am truly grateful that I was here to witness to this.” “This has been moving and touching to my heart,” Rabbi Starr added. Marybeth Bisson, parishioner at Most Precious Blood Parish of Dover, also said she also was moved by the symphony. “We have been to a lot of symphonies,” Bisson said. “This was everything they said it was going to be and more. Absolutely phenomenal.” Scot heard that from many others who were present. Scot said he had high expectations and those expectations were surpassed. Antonio said the organizers were happy with how it went and Cardinal Seán was as well. He said some a Jewish rabbi told him they felt like part of the community and he felt loved. This contrasts with the old prejudices and animosities that existed at times and in some places between Christians and Jews. Antonio said these Jewish-Catholic relations are becoming more of a movement and not just theologians talking. The singing of the Shema Yisrael was a key part of that unity. They discussed how Mary is an icon of the suffering of Christ, helping us to enter into the suffering in our lives with our eye on Christ, seeing how she accepted the sword of suffering that would pierce her heart, as the prophet foretold. The wages of sin are death, as St. Paul says, and Christ takes the suffering upon himself to give us a new and different life. Mary is at the center of that renewal. Scot said a moving moment was when everyone in the audience chanted a prayer to Mary with the choir. Susan said just being in Symphony Hall was beautiful and then Cardinal Seán quoted Dostoevsky: “The prince says that the world will be saved by beauty!” She also said she was unsure what to expect from an artist who composes music, but it was so lovely. Fr. Roger Landry said Pope Benedict said the greatest evangelization force, the means by which to bring people to conversion, is the beauty of the art the Church has produced and the beauty of the saints. When God produces these great acts of beauty, it brings us to the Source of Beauty, which is God. Great symphonies, great cathedrals, great pieces of art help us to understand who we really are and become mirrors of the beauty of the Lord. When we look back to St. Thomas Aquinas, in addition to his 50 volumes of theology, he also produced some of our greatest Eucharistic hymsn we still sing today. He recognized that the beauty of God and our faith couldn't just be expressed in philosophical and theological prosaic sentences. They had to be expressed too in poetry and music. Antonio said CatholicTV was there and did many interviews and they also taped the whole catechetical experience. He expects them to have a special program. He said the plan is to put it online somewhere. There was also discussion of how it resonated with many how the very Brahmin Symphony Hall was the site of this Catholic and Jewish event. Also, regarding CatholicTV, they were awarded Television Station of the Year by the Gabriel Awards along with EWTN. This is the second time they were honored. It shows how the two national Catholic television networks are bringing people to God. Fr. Roger said in age when so many people watch TV and watch videos on the Internet that the Church take advantage of this new . He said both networks are doing high quality work with very good content. For many people who are homebound, this is their connection to the Church. Also, this week, a headline shows that the latest shows that Massachusetts has passed Rhode Island as the state with the highest percentage of Catholic population. Antonio said realistically it means that the Catholic population dropped a little slower than it did in Rhode Island. Antonio and Susan agreed that it might be due to the number of Catholic immigrants coming into MAssachusetts versus Rhode Island. In Massachusetts, the Catholic population is 44.9%, but what's really telling is that weekly Mass attendance is 1 out of 6 Catholics. We should not stop until we can raise that number much higher. Rhode Island's Catholic population has dropped by 14%. Fr. Roger said he agrees that the influx of immigrants is responsible and we have a greater responsibility because of our greater numbers. We have to help people who call themselves Catholics to respond to a renewal of their faith. To whom more is given, much is to be expected. Scot said Holy Family Parish in Duxbury honored their longtime former pastor with a mortgage burning ceremony. Msgr. William Glynn was pastor for more than 25 years before entering Senior Priest status a few yearsago. Susan said the article ends with a great quote: In the spirit of care for priests and the priesthood, he repeated a message he gave in his homily. He pointed to the need for young men to step up and serve in the priesthood, and called upon lay people to encourage vocations. “It has been a great life to have been a priest. I regret that there are not more vocations,” he said. Scot said most parishes have some sort of a debt, but many leaders in Holy Family wanted to retire this mortgage as a way to honor Msgr. Glynn who had seen this parish built and worked had to put this parish in a great financial position. It's a testament of a connection by a parish family to their spiritual father for many years. Antonio said Catholicism is about community. Community meets and gathers around their pastors. Even in canon law that pastors are to meet and care for everyone in their parish, not just the Catholics. Antonio said he'd never heard of mortgage burning before so he wanted to make sure to cover the event in the Pilot. Scot said he was struck by how much Msgr. Glynn wanted to retire this debt on behalf of the parish. It highlights the pastor's role as both a spiritual leader, but also as a leader in the more mundane needs of life. Fr. Roger said the great pastors are those who want to provide for those entrusted to them. Msgr. Glynn didn't want to pass on debt to his successors. Most priests leaving a parish want to leave their house in order. But it's not just a gift to his successor but to his spiritual children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. The people witness his commitment to them. Also in the Pilot this week was the annual awards banquet for Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults, recognizing the great work being done by many people in many parishes. They honored 120 youth, young adults, and their leaders in ministry in 46 parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Antonio said everyone recognized were models of Catholic life. Susan said she was impressed by the ONE office's organization of the event. She said one of the awards was to Marge Costa, a teacher at Ursuline Academy, who taught Susan's daughters. Fr. Mike Harrington won an award and had a fan club of about 100 people. Deacon Jim Greer and his wife Terri won the Norm Plante Awards in honor of their work in youth ministry. Scot said the Fall River diocese also recognizes young people and those who minister to them. Fr. Roger said everyone recognizes that peer pressure among kids is a reality. These kinds of award ceremonies give positive peer pressure to lift up young people living their faith with great joy and even heroism as examples for them to follow. Fr. Roger likes to embarrass the award winners at the end of Mass by recognizing them in front of the whole community. Also in the Pilot was an announcement of five priest assignments. Fr. Shawn Carey, one of the few deaf priests in the US, has been named director of the Office of the Deaf Apostolate. Fr. Alonso Macias is leaving his three parishes in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain and is assigned to a growing Spanish-speaking community in Marlborough. Replacing him is Fr. Carlos Flor, who is moving from Immaculate Conception in Revere. Fr. Patrick McLaughlin will be leaving as administrator of St. Joseph in Medford and entering senior priest status. Fr. Bob Carr, pastor of St. Benedict in Somerville, will be accepting a new assignment soon as well. Scot said the Pilot also profiles Fr. John Delaney who's the new pastor of Sacred Hearts in Haverhill. Antonio said he comes to the parish with a wealth of experience in that area of the Archdiocese. Fr. Delaney was quoted as saying, “1 try to live my priesthood always keeping in mind the philosophy, ‘How can I help you to get closer to God?' My goal is to be a holy prayerful priest who is available to people to journey with them in life.” Scot said he's extremely well-respected for his work at St. Michael's in Andover, one of the largest in the Archdiocese. Susan said she was surprised to learn that Fr. Delaney has two Master's degrees, one in chemistry and another in environmental engineering. 2nd segment: Scot said this week's editorial in the Anchor talks about genuine Catholic colleges and universities. It's been in the news lately with the decision of Anna Maria College outside of Worcester rescinding a commencement invitation to Victoria Kennedy. Pope BEnedict also spoke on this to US bishops on their ad limina visits. Fr. Roger said Pope Benedict recognizes that Catholic education is key to spreading the Gospel. In college, it's where many young people are beginning to choose the trajectory of their life. This means that there needs to be an authentic Catholic culture, not just a religion class and a chapel on campus. Unfortunately, many young people leave Catholic colleges having lost their faith. He noted that Vicki Kennedy has made public statements in support of abortion and same-sex marriage and so inviting her to get an honorary degree and give her a platform to speak to the students would be difficult. In the editorial, Fr. Roger writes: If Yeshiva University invited Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for a debate and discussion, it might even be a sign of magnanimity, peacemaking and institutional self-confidence. But if Yeshiva were to ask him to speak to the graduates at commencement and give him an honorary degree, everyone would wonder whether it had lost its identity, not to mention marbles. … There's a reason why Howard University never invited — and never would have considered inviting — Strom Thurmond for an honorary doctorate. Even if in all other parts of his life he were a consummate gentleman, even if he had done many other things for many other people through public service, he would still not be invited because of the strident support of racism in his political ascent. Catholic institutions of higher learning should have as high standards with regard to potential honorees' positions on abortion and marriage and other fundamental issues of the Catholic faith as historically black institutions have had with regard to racism. Fr. Roger said God bless Bishop McManus for recognizing this action would call into question Anna Maria College's commitment to their Catholic identity. Bishop McManus was disinvited to the commencement by the students, which is an indication of the culture at the college. The Catholic identity needs to be reinforced there. As Catholics we can't support the killing of babies in the womb or undermining the meaning of marriage. Catholic universities and colleges ought to be distinguished by preparing students not just for life but eternal life, not just for work but for mission, not just for LSATs, MCATs, and GREs but for the eschatological final exam. The choices that a Catholic college or university makes — selecting administrators and faculty members, allocating resources, determining admissions standards, and even choosing commencement speakers — should always be in harmony with the faith and reflect these genuinely Catholic priorities. Scot said it's a controversial issue only because the Church hasn't embraced the ideal we all should support Church teachings on life issues. Susan said the two examples Fr. Roger gave are good illustrations. It's not we don't invite people who disagree with us ever, but the context of the address is important. She noted the Pope aid young people have a right to hear the teaching of the Church. Antonio was happy to see the Pope say the key problem here is we need to witness to the faith, but we are in a moment where there is no absolute truth, but whatever we think is true is what's important. Susan noted we have to have a well-formed conscience. Scot said bishops have a job to do to ensure that any institution that has Catholic as part of its identity live up to the ideals of the faith and don't send out mixed messages.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Domenico Bettinelli and Mother Olga Yaqob Today's topics: Our favorite saints; WQOM 1st anniversary Summary of today's show: Who is your favorite saint? On this All Saints' Day, Dom Bettinelli and Mother Olga join Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor to talk about some of their favorite saints, including a saint who died at the hands of the Nazis, a saint who was a mother and wife, saints who were young siblings, and a saint who was a college student who came from a wealthy and influential family. They also discussed the one year anniversary of WQOM in Boston, which began broadcasting with the Mass on Nov. 1, 2010. 1st segment: Scot welcomes Fr. Chris on All Saints Day. Today is also the one-year anniversary of WQOM in Boston. Fr. Chris said he was at Sacred Hearts in Malden at the Cheverus grammar school for the All Saints Day Mass. He went through some of the many saints that the kids are familiar and remind them that we're all called to holiness. Their pastor, Fr. Dan Hickey, has been the pastor there for 26 years. The Cheverus school is an urban school and is very multicultural. It is named for Boston's first bishop. Cheverus is also the name of the award given to lay leaders in the archdiocese by Cardinal Seán on the Feast of Christ the King. Fr. Chris said at the seminary the new tomb marker has been installed for Cardinal O'Connell after his grave was moved. He's sure that the cardinal will receive many new prayers now that he's located right next to the seminary instead of up on the hill and out of the way where he used to be. He was moved in mid-July and the marker has just been installed. Cardinal Seán will lead a formal service marking the move. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Dom and Mother Olga to the show. Scot introduced a recording of Cardinal Seán's remarks during the inaugural Mass for WQOM last All Saints Day at Holy Cross Cathedral. Scot said it was a momentous day. It was appropriate that the first words on air were those of the Mass. Scot said he has heard form many people who tell him how much the station has become a part of their daily life. Fr. Chris said he hears from prisoners in the Massachusetts prison system who listen to WQOM for inspiration and catechesis. Mother Olga said she also heard from a number of people as she travels around the area who say they heard her on this show. A mom told her she sits in the car while doing errands waiting for the last few minutes of the show to finish to hear it all. Dom said he has heard from people who say that WQOM has been an integral part of their conversion to the Catholic faith. Scot sent his thanks to the people of the Station of the Cross network who started WQOM and 24-hour Catholic radio in Boston. 3rd segment: Mother Olga said many of her students at Boston University where she was a campus chaplain had a devotion to Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, especially young men. Scot asked Fr. Chris how many of the men entering seminary have devotions to Bl. Pier Giorgio. Fr. Chris said walking the corridors of the seminary, you see many photos of Bl. Pier Giorgio, as well as St. George and St. Michael. 4th segment: Scot said Mother Olga wanted to offer St. Rita of Cascia as an example for moms. She was a holy wife and holy mother. She had a difficult life with suffering, but she was faithful to the Lord and to her family. She was born in Italy in 1386. She had wanted to become a religious sister, but her parents arranged a marriage for her and she obeyed. It was a difficult marriage because her husband was not devout or faithful. He was violent and mistreated her. They had two boys and she was dedicated to them and taught them to respect their father, to love him and pray for him. She prayed for her husband's conversion everyday. At the end of his life, he was touched by her goodness and charity and had changed his heart. Unfortunately, he was murdered by enemies he had made. Her sons swore vengeance, but St. Rita prayed they would forgive them. After some time, the boys got sick and died. St. Rita approached the Augustinian order and entered the convent at age 36. She lived in the convent for 40 years. She is the patron saint of impossible cases. She was able to bring reconciliation between her husband's enemies and her husband's families. She canonized in 1900. Scot said many saints have difficult lives and people who are having difficulty in life can look to her. St. Rita's shrine in Lowell is dedicated to her and the shrine is known for miracles through her intercession. 5th segment: Mother Olga said St. Rita is depicted as having been pierced by a throne because she asked Christ if she could feel the suffering of just one thorn to console Christ in his suffering. Mother Olga also has saints for children in Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto of Fatima. She said one day she was teaching students at Boston University about various Marian apparitions. Some children talked about Our Lady of Fatima as their favorite apparition because Our Lady talked to children like them. They were two of the three shepherd children, 10 and 11 years old, at Fatima. They are the two youngest non-martyr blessed or saints in the Church. Mother Olga told a story of how Mother Teresa used to say that sainthood is a duty we should pursue so she never demurred when people called her a living saint. When the angel appeared to the children in 1917, he taught the children several prayers that we all continue to pray today. The children at the urging of the angel began to offer small sacrifices for others for the salvation of souls. Francisco, the day before he died, asked the parish priest to bring him his First Communion. After that, Jacinta died a few months later. If children can do that, how much more can we feel responsible for the conversion of souls and sinners? They died of the influenza epidemic. Scot said they never would have known the whole world would know their story, yet they woke each day asking how they could live each day to make it holy. Mother Olga said saints truly live the Gospel where it's no longer about me, but about God and his people. These two children teach us this example: they did it all for God and for our Lady. We are all responsible to be part of God's plan to spread his Gospel. Fr. Chris said to see these two children in their holiness is inspiring. Scot said Fr. Mark O'Connell in his homily at Mass today said when we look in the mirror and see ourselves in all our quirkiness, we see someone called to be a saint. Cardinal Seán said in last year's All Saints' Day Mass that we are all called to be saints, because to be a saint is to be truly human. Andreas Widmer, a friend of the show and frequent guest, called John Paul II one of the most human persons he ever met and someone who is truly real. Fr. Chris said saints come in all shapes and styles and colors and we can find someone who appeals to us and to whom we can pray for intercession at the wedding banquet of the Lamb of God in heaven. 6th segment: Scot said one of Fr. Chris' favorite saints is St. Maximilian Kolbe. The Franciscan church where Kolbe worked for many years is a little bronze marker that reads “Here would pray daily John Paul II” when he was a professor at the university. John Paul canonized him in 1982. He is the patron saint of prisoners, journalists, and people working in the pro-life movement. John Paul called him the patron of our difficult century. He was a missionary in Japan for a while, but he is most known for his work during World War II. He saved many Jews from the concentration camps, but he was himself sent to Auschwitz. In order to discourage prisoners from escaping, they would line up others and would choose one in 10 to kill. During one of these decimations, a father of 10 was pulled from the line and he cried out “My wife, my children.” Maximilian offered to take his place. As soon as he was placed in the starvation bunker, he started to sing hymns to Mary. He would not die, so the Nazis eventually injected him with acid to kill. At his canonization in 1982 in St. Peter's Square, the family of the man whose life he saved were present. Fr. Chris said Kolbe teaches us that if we seek holiness there is no better person to turn to than the Blessed Mother. We pray for her intercession now and at the hour of our death, whenever that will be. Kolbe also teaches us through his sacrifice how essential it is. most of us won't give the ultimate sacrifice as Kolbe did, but the way we sacrifice for our families, we sacrifice to care for the poor, we sacrifice to be with the Lord is an essential part of sanctity. His life is also a source of hope. When you visit Auschwitz and see the organized evil it represents, but visit his cell and see the candle burning brightly there, you realize that evil never wins ultimately. Scot said remembers when Kolbe stepped forward he said, “I am a Catholic priest. I will take his place.” He was a Catholic first, he believes in sacrificing for others. And as a priest, he learned to model his life on Christ, to be in persona Christi. There are times in our lives when we get a chance to sacrifice for us. We should think in our head: “I am a Catholic. Let me….” Mother Olga said the surest way to heaven is to turn to Mary, because no one knows or is as close to Jesus than her. All the great saints have a strong devotion to our Lady which led them closer to Jesus. The saints teach us faithfulness in that present moment and the greater reward waiting for us in heaven. St. Therese of Lisieux said we are called to live ordinary lives with extraordinary love. Scot said it's important we don't see the saints as just historical figures. It's important for parents to introduce them to our saints as heroes to model their lives on. If we don't, they will model their lives after some movie actor or musician or athlete. Fr. Chris is reminded of St. Paul who called us to finish the race. We are all on the race to heave. He said St. Theresa of Avila once prayed, “Lord, save me from those long-faced saints.” If we know Christ, there has got to be some joy in our life. Scot said as we introduce our selves and our kids to saints, we can look at the liturgical calendar and learn a little bit about saints online: NewAdvent.com, even Wikipedia.org.

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