Podcast appearances and mentions of saint agnes

Full Text of ReadingsEighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 84The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of BohemiaSaint Agnes of Bohemia's Story Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted to enter the religious life. After declining marriages to King Henry VII of Germany and King Henry III of England, Agnes was faced with a proposal from Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. She appealed to Pope Gregory IX for help. The pope was persuasive; Frederick magnanimously said that he could not be offended if Agnes preferred the King of Heaven to him. After Agnes built a hospital for the poor and a residence for the friars, she financed the construction of a Poor Clare monastery in Prague. In 1236, she and seven other noblewomen entered this monastery. Saint Clare sent five sisters from San Damiano to join them, and wrote Agnes four letters advising her on the beauty of her vocation and her duties as abbess. Agnes became known for prayer, obedience and mortification. Papal pressure forced her to accept her election as abbess, nevertheless, the title she preferred was “senior sister.” Her position did not prevent her from cooking for the other sisters and mending the clothes of lepers. The sisters found her kind but very strict regarding the observance of poverty; she declined her royal brother's offer to set up an endowment for the monastery. Devotion to Agnes arose soon after her death on March 6, 1282. Canonized in 1989, her liturgical feast is celebrated on March 6. Reflection Agnes spent at least 45 years in a Poor Clare monastery. Such a life requires a great deal of patience and charity. The temptation to selfishness certainly didn't vanish when Agnes walked into the monastery. It is perhaps easy for us to think that cloistered nuns “have it made” regarding holiness. Their route is the same as ours: gradual exchange of our standards—inclinations to selfishness—for God's standard of generosity. Click here for more on Saint Agnes of Bohemia! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

ROSARY - SORROWFUL MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Wednesday.

2025 0121 Saint Agnes

Agnes of Rome is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican Communion and Lutheran Churches.

From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr’s crown Today is the birthday of a virgin; let us imitate her purity. It is the birthday of a martyr; let us offer ourselves in sacrifice. It is the birthday of Saint Agnes, who is said ... Read more The post “Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr’s crown” (St. Agnes) – Saint Ambrose from the Office of Readings appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mark 2:23-28 - As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, His disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain. At this the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?” He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry? How he went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the bread of offering that only the priests could lawfully eat, and shared it with his companions?” Then He said to them, “The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.” Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Saint Agnes, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Consecration of Government post-election prayer by Father Chad Ripperger Are fires a divine punishment by God?' Many modernist Catholics say, NOT AT ALL

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Lectionary: 312The Saint of the day is Saint AgnesSaint Agnes' Story Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry. Among those she refused, one reported her to the authorities for being a Christian. She was arrested and confined to a house of prostitution. The legend continues that a man who looked upon her lustfully lost his sight and had it restored by her prayer. Agnes was condemned, executed, and buried near Rome in a catacomb that eventually was named after her. The daughter of Constantine built a basilica in her honor. Reflection Like that of Maria Goretti in the 20th century, the martyrdom of a virginal young girl made a deep impression on a society enslaved to a materialistic outlook. Also like Agatha, who died in similar circumstances, Agnes is a symbol that holiness does not depend on length of years, experience, or human effort. It is a gift God offers to all. Saint Agnes is the Patron Saint of: GirlsGirl Scouts Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Listen to Fr. Steve's homily from 1/21/25.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating and/or review, and share on social media or with a friend! You can email ashley@rootedinthereallyreal.com with any questions or suggestions. God bless.

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr. Today's readings First Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Psalm: Psalm 23:1b-3a, 4, 5, 6 Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46 Catholic Radio Network

Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Fortitude (2:59) What is virtue? What is the difference between courage as the world sees it and as we see it as Catholics? (9:23) Who was Saint Agnes? How do you know if you re acting with fortitude? Diane - Fortitude: I think the older I get, the braver I am. (21:08) Break 1 What is the difference between stubbornness and Fortitude? (26:44) Kimberly - 12-step recovery had helped me. I got a deeper faith. God has the solution planned out; I just have to do the next right thing. Robert - Question: I was always told to depend on God, and I feel that my own personal fortitude has diminished as I pray more asking God for help. (40:49) Break 2 (43:06) Alethia - I received the grace of fortitude, when I decided whether or not to leave a relationship. I believe I did the right thing. What are some tips in growing in fortitude?

Today is the feast of Saint Agnes a young girl to died as a martyr rather than accept a lie of her time. Her name means lamb, how are you a lamb for God? How do you sacrifice to God? Check out his reflection to understand what it means to be a lamb of God.

ROSARY - SORROWFUL MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Tuesday.

Hey, friends! Today's episode is about a young girl who was martyred for her faith. Let's find out about the girl who said “Yes” to God and “No” to men, our new friend: Saint Agnes.

Be strong and courageous in all of your actions

From the responsorial psalm: “He has sent deliverance to his people; he has ratified his covenant forever; holy and awesome is his name. His praise endures forever. The Lord will remember his covenant for ever." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 2:23-28) At this the Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?” He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry?" Jesus responds to the Pharisees who question the disciples of Jesus as they pick the heads of grain on the sabbath. The tension between the interpretation of the law that Jesus offers them and their own strict interpretation centers on their claim that it is unlawful to work on the sabbath. Jesus answers their question with a question, drawing on an example from David and his companions. Jesus goes on with a divine interpretation of the sabbath, one that reveals it not in rigid, legalistic framing but as a gift from God meant for the people. He says to them, “The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.” God, let me see the gift you give me today in choosing to serve you in complete freedom. When I hear Jesus say, "Have you never read. . . ," I hear a kind of exasperation with the constant questioning and strictness of the Pharisees. You don't impose yourself, and obedience to your will is not oppressive. You see me in my needs and give me the freedom to choose to do what is good and pleasing to you. Just as David shared the bread of offering with his companions to satiate their hunger, help me see the hunger others have for your mercy and give to others what you first gave to me. Saint Agnes, pray for us! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Memorial of Saint AgnesMt 13:44-46Jesus said to his disciples:"The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,which a person finds and hides again,and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."

For 21 January 2025, Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr, based on Mark 2:23-28

Mk 2:23-28 As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath,his disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain.At this the Pharisees said to him,“Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?”He said to them,“Have you never read what David didwhen he was in need and he and his companions were hungry?How he went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priestand ate the bread of offering that only the priests could lawfully eat,and shared it with his companions?”Then he said to them,“The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.”

Delivered by Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in the Diocese of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Hebrews 6: 10-20; Rs psalm 111: 1-2.4-5.9.10c; Mark 2: 23-28 ONE COMMON WAY OF JESUS AND DAVID   Our meditation today has the theme: One Common Way of Jesus and David. There was a house in the middle of the forest inhabited by a very beautiful woman. People said, she was the most beautiful woman in the whole world. There have been so many men who wanted to marry her, but to no avail. The last person who didn't succeed to such effort was a very great handsome king.   All the men who had tried but failed had experienced the same incident, namely when they were about to enter the house, a huge wall stood in their way. The wall miraculously appeared intending to protect the beautiful woman from all forms of interference. The wall intended to change the lust of this world that always want to dominate and conquer others.   God gave the Church the gift of faith so that She always brings in her mission the mental transformation of people on this world. The main concern is the renewal of this world to become more civilized, to uphold moral values and to be always faithful. Spiritual and mental change can only occur if the driving force is also spiritual. Spiritual and mental change will be difficult if the driving force is not spiritual.   Many of us have experienced mental or spiritual transformation. The change always comes from the power of God. Satan and its strength are also spiritual in nature, but it opposes to God's direction. Today we are introduced by our liturgical readings about God's way to change this life, with two important profiles as the driving force, namely David and Jesus Christ.   These two profiles are special. They display a straight line from God's plan to renew the world. There are a number of similarities between the two. One of them is that they came from Bethlehem. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, while David, who was born in Bethlehem, later became king of this region.   Pharisees and scribes were mostly known for their disrespect of human dignity. They were very strict and they prioritize rules or procedures rather than the salvation of human soul. A person is considered good only if he is close to the power. What is not good are those who interfere and challenge the rules that so obvious oppress and destroy human life. Jesus and His disciples were severely opposed because of this movement of giving the new challenge.   We should learn something important form David and Jesus. It is about to live simple, down to earth, and close to common people or the small ones in order to save them. David was made king from his humble condition, who established a great kingdom that had a special way for the coming of the Messiah to the earth.   Let's pray. In the name of the Father ... O good Father, strengthen us in giving priority to the salvation of our souls above all forms of progress and achievement in this world. Glory to the Father and to the Son ... In the name of the Father ...

Quatrième épisode de la saison huit de ce sublime podcast, avec au programme : Les dernières news du Hellfest, notre Spotify Wraped, le live de Saint Agnes, le cas Falling in Reverse, l'interview de Rikoo, le hellcity recrute, Landmvrks un groupe pour tous les réunir, le tout dans un joyeux bordel... Toujours présenté par Jack, Parcimonie, Tonaï… Et Bob.

On November 12, unionized nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore held a rally in front of the Marriott Hotel downtown, where the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) was holding a meeting. St. Agnes nurses rallied with supporters from around the city, and they were even joined by fellow Ascension nurses who traveled from Wichita, Kansas, and Austin, Texas.   According to a press release from National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United (NNOC-NNU), the purpose of the rally was to “highlight how Ascension has failed to follow USCCB directives to Catholic health care organizations to both serve and advocate for patients ‘at the margins of society' and ‘treat its employees respectfully and justly.'... Baltimore nurses have been in negotiations since Feb. 2024, following a successful union election in November 2023. Ascension has failed to bargain in good faith with Saint Agnes nurses on language that would improve safe staffing and protect patients from cuts to services, lawsuits for billing disputes, and surprise billing or excess charges.” In this on-the-ground episode, you'll hear speeches and chants from the Nov. 12 rally, and we speak with Gideon Eziama, a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience who has worked at Ascension St. Agnes for the last six years, and Lisa Watson, a registered nurse at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, who traveled to Baltimore to stand in solidarity with her coworkers at Ascension St. Agnes. Additional links/info below… National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and Instagram NNOC/NNU Press Release: “Ascension nurses call on US bishops to hold Catholic hospital chain accountable to church directives” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “Baltimore nurses at largest Catholic health network in US fight on for first contract” Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service, “Ascension nurses receive tepid response from Catholic bishops after rally” Permanent links below… Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Studio Production: Max Alvarez Post-Production: Jules Taylor

On November 12, unionized nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore held a rally in front of the Marriott Hotel downtown, where the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) was holding a meeting. St. Agnes nurses rallied with supporters from around the city, and they were even joined by fellow Ascension nurses who traveled from Wichita, Kansas, and Austin, Texas.According to a press release from National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United (NNOC-NNU), the purpose of the rally was to “highlight how Ascension has failed to follow USCCB directives to Catholic health care organizations to both serve and advocate for patients ‘at the margins of society' and ‘treat its employees respectfully and justly.'... Baltimore nurses have been in negotiations since Feb. 2024, following a successful union election in November 2023. Ascension has failed to bargain in good faith with Saint Agnes nurses on language that would improve safe staffing and protect patients from cuts to services, lawsuits for billing disputes, and surprise billing or excess charges.” In this on-the-ground episode, you'll hear speeches and chants from the Nov. 12 rally, and we speak with Gideon Eziama, a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience who has worked at Ascension St. Agnes for the last six years, and Lisa Watson, a registered nurse at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, who traveled to Baltimore to stand in solidarity with her coworkers at Ascension St. Agnes. Additional links/info below…National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and InstagramNNOC/NNU Press Release: “Ascension nurses call on US bishops to hold Catholic hospital chain accountable to church directives”Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “Baltimore nurses at largest Catholic health network in US fight on for first contract”Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service, “Ascension nurses receive tepid response from Catholic bishops after rally”Permanent links below…Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music…Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongStudio Production: Max AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 498The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of AssisiSaint Agnes of Assisi's Story Born Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare's departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare's sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies' lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in 1753. Reflection God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. Enjoy this prayer in honor of St. Agnes of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

On the morning of Thursday, June 20, unionized nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore held a rally outside the hospital to raise awareness of their efforts to secure a first contract and to show management that they're not backing down from their core demands for safe staffing and an operational model that puts patients and patient care first. "St. Agnes nurses are calling on Ascension to accept their proposals to improve safe staffing and, subsequently, nurse retention," a press release from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) stated. "Nearly 20 percent of nurses at St. Agnes began employment at the hospital after January 1 of this year. Meanwhile, just over a third of nurses have more than four years of experience at the hospital... The Catholic hospital system is one of the largest in the country with 140 hospitals in 19 states and also one of the wealthiest, with cash reserves, an investment company, and a private equity operation worth billions of dollars—and, because of its nonprofit status, is exempt from paying federal taxes." In this on-the-ground episode, we take you to the NNOC/NNU picket line and speak with Nicki Horvat, an RN in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at Ascension St. Agnes and member of the bargaining team, about what she and her coworkers are fighting for. Additional links/info below… National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and Instagram NNOC/NNU Press Release: "Ascension Saint Agnes nurses demand hospital accept ‘Patients First,' staffing enforcement policies" Angela Roberts, The Baltimore Sun, "Saint Agnes nurses rally for better pay, more patient protections" Gino Canella, The Real News Network, "An oral history of the 10-month St. Vincent Hospital strike" Gino Canella, The Real News Network, "Striking nurses hold the line against investor-owned healthcare giant" Robert Glatter, Peter Papadakos, & Yash Shah, Time Magazine, "American health care faces a staffing crisis and it's affecting care" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Kaiser workers win big after largest healthcare strike in US history" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music... Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

On the morning of Thursday, June 20, unionized nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore held a rally outside the hospital to raise awareness of their efforts to secure a first contract and to show management that they're not backing down from their core demands for safe staffing and an operational model that puts patients and patient care first. "St. Agnes nurses are calling on Ascension to accept their proposals to improve safe staffing and, subsequently, nurse retention," a press release from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) stated. "Nearly 20 percent of nurses at St. Agnes began employment at the hospital after January 1 of this year. Meanwhile, just over a third of nurses have more than four years of experience at the hospital... The Catholic hospital system is one of the largest in the country with 140 hospitals in 19 states and also one of the wealthiest, with cash reserves, an investment company, and a private equity operation worth billions of dollars—and, because of its nonprofit status, is exempt from paying federal taxes." In this on-the-ground episode, we take you to the NNOC/NNU picket line and speak with Nicki Horvat, an RN in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at Ascension St. Agnes and member of the bargaining team, about what she and her coworkers are fighting for.Studio Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Alina NehlichAdditional links/info below…National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and InstagramNNOC/NNU Press Release: "Ascension Saint Agnes nurses demand hospital accept ‘Patients First,' staffing enforcement policies"Angela Roberts, The Baltimore Sun, "Saint Agnes nurses rally for better pay, more patient protections"Gino Canella, The Real News Network, "An oral history of the 10-month St. Vincent Hospital strike"Gino Canella, The Real News Network, "Striking nurses hold the line against investor-owned healthcare giant"Robert Glatter, Peter Papadakos, & Yash Shah, Time Magazine, "American health care faces a staffing crisis and it's affecting care"Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Kaiser workers win big after largest healthcare strike in US history"Permanent links below...Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music...Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme SongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.

It's summertime and the living is... busy – right?! While there's no school and many of us are blessed to take vacation, it's a different kind of busy for Practicing Catholic families – particularly for those with small people. So, how do we keep our family's focus on Christ as we find ourselves with some un-structured time? We thought it would be best to check-in with an expert on the subject – Nell O'Leary - Catholic speaker, event emcee, wife, mother of five kids, and parishioner at Saint Agnes in Saint Paul. Connect with Nell and see her work. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Direct social media links: Instagram Facebook YouTube

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Second Week of Lent Lectionary: 235The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of BohemiaSaint Agnes of Bohemia's Story Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted to enter the religious life. After declining marriages to King Henry VII of Germany and King Henry III of England, Agnes was faced with a proposal from Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. She appealed to Pope Gregory IX for help. The pope was persuasive; Frederick magnanimously said that he could not be offended if Agnes preferred the King of Heaven to him. After Agnes built a hospital for the poor and a residence for the friars, she financed the construction of a Poor Clare monastery in Prague. In 1236, she and seven other noblewomen entered this monastery. Saint Clare sent five sisters from San Damiano to join them, and wrote Agnes four letters advising her on the beauty of her vocation and her duties as abbess. Agnes became known for prayer, obedience and mortification. Papal pressure forced her to accept her election as abbess, nevertheless, the title she preferred was “senior sister.” Her position did not prevent her from cooking for the other sisters and mending the clothes of lepers. The sisters found her kind but very strict regarding the observance of poverty; she declined her royal brother's offer to set up an endowment for the monastery. Devotion to Agnes arose soon after her death on March 6, 1282. Canonized in 1989, her liturgical feast is celebrated on March 6. Reflection Agnes spent at least 45 years in a Poor Clare monastery. Such a life requires a great deal of patience and charity. The temptation to selfishness certainly didn't vanish when Agnes walked into the monastery. It is perhaps easy for us to think that cloistered nuns “have it made” regarding holiness. Their route is the same as ours: gradual exchange of our standards—inclinations to selfishness—for God's standard of generosity. Click here for more on Saint Agnes of Bohemia! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 68The Saint of the day is Saint AgnesSaint Agnes' Story Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry. Among those she refused, one reported her to the authorities for being a Christian. She was arrested and confined to a house of prostitution. The legend continues that a man who looked upon her lustfully lost his sight and had it restored by her prayer. Agnes was condemned, executed, and buried near Rome in a catacomb that eventually was named after her. The daughter of Constantine built a basilica in her honor. Reflection Like that of Maria Goretti in the 20th century, the martyrdom of a virginal young girl made a deep impression on a society enslaved to a materialistic outlook. Also like Agatha, who died in similar circumstances, Agnes is a symbol that holiness does not depend on length of years, experience, or human effort. It is a gift God offers to all. Saint Agnes is the Patron Saint of: GirlsGirl Scouts Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

We check out Fish Eaters for some information on this great saint who is a mighty example for us all, but especially young women.

In this exhortation, Jon Hoglund retells a story from Ambrose, the bishop of Milan and mentor to Augustine, about a 12-year-old girl named Agnes that defied the Roman empire around 304 AD by her bold confession of Jesus Christ as Lord. This Christian martyr, Saint Agnes, was faithful unto death because she understood that our confession of Jesus as our Savior has more significance in reality than any other accomplishments.

Full Text of ReadingsThirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 157The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of AssisiSaint Agnes of Assisi's Story Born Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare's departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare's sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies' lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in 1753. Reflection God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. Enjoy this prayer in honor of St. Agnes of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

We had the pleasure of interviewing Saint Agnes over Zoom video!If there's a single word to define Saint Agnes, it's committed. Two words? Fully committed.Hailing from the UK, this ferocious four-strong outfit are all about honest lyrics, intense vocal performances (from Kitty A. Austen), plus rage-fuelled music intended to give a voice to those closer to the fringe than the centre.As much gang as band, Saint Agnes seek to empower those who've been battered and bruised yet refuse to lie down, and it's a thread that runs deep within ‘Bloodsuckers' – SA's first album for Spinefarm, the follow-up to 2019's ‘Welcome To Silvertown', issued on the band's own label.In addition to ‘… Silvertown', Saint Agnes have released a number of singles, videos and EPs, embarked on headline tours in both the UK and Europe, and appeared at a host of festivals, including Download, 2000 Trees, Isle of Wight and Kendal Calling; but it's now, in 2023, that they've fully hit their stride, confirming a spring / summer European run with Monster Magnet, welcoming new bassist Ryan Brown into the fold (replacing Ben Chernett) and defining precisely what it means to be a fully paid-up member of the Death or Glory Gang.One thing's for sure, it's got nothing to do with rule-books or playing it safe…From the title track (also lead single / video) onwards, ‘Bloodsuckers' is a genre-jumping body of work, taking in elements of metal, punk, industrial and grunge, without being bound by any specific style; the 11 tracks here come straight from the source, largely self-produced and mixed (NIN collaborator Sean Beavan lends his production and mixing skills to future single / video, ‘Follow You'), and this self-contained approach provides an extra emotional weight throughout, with doom trap provocateur andKerrang! cover artist Mimi Barks further fuelling the chaos on the short, sharp shock that is ‘Body Bag'.Created in the months following the unexpected and untimely death of Kitty's mother, ‘Bloodsuckers' explores a number of themes, including mental illness, pent-up rage, undying love and, of course, grief; from the trash-metal howl into the night that is ‘Bloodsuckers' right through to broken ballad, ‘This Is Not The End', a poignant reflection of Kitty's still-raw emotions, this is a call to outsiders everywhere.Concludes Kitty: “Creating this album gave me a reason to get to my feet at a time when I really wasn't sure if I could. I've tried to put everything I've been feeling into it, all the pain, the rage, the grief, even the unexpected moments of beauty and belief. I hope it makes you feel less alone. I hope it makes you feel bigger, badder and stronger. We might be damaged but that doesn't mean we're worthless. This is a record for the defeated, the crushed. We might be broken but that doesn't mean we're not whole. Bloodsuckers forever, Saint Agnes forever.”We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SaintAgnes #Bloodsuckers #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

Sum 41 - Landmines Otis Redding - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Manic Street Preacher - If You Tolerate This Your Child Will Be Next Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine Bob Vylan - Dream Big Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank Joy Division - She's Lost Control Sirens Of Lesbos - Easy The Velvet Underground - I Am Waiting For My Man Filter - Happy Together Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like A Lady) Corey Taylor - Post Traumatic Blues Deportivo - Les Bières Aujourd'hui s'ouvrent Manuellement Green Day - Holiday Saint Agnes - Animal The Doors - Break On Through (To The Other Side) The Wombats - Let's Dance To Joy Division Ben Harper - Diamonds On The Inside (live CTTP RTL2) Queens Of The Stone Age - The Way You Used To Do George Thorogood;Thedestroyers - Bad To The Bone CMAT - Stay For Something Rob Zombie - Dragula Grandaddy - The Crystal Lake Starcrawler - Road Kill Elder - Catastasis

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Nu Pod. In this installment, your hosts Joshua Toomey and Ro Kohli dive into recent Incubus and Pantera shows that Toomey attended. First up, Incubus! Joshua dives headfirst into the alternative rock goodness as he dissects Incubus' latest concert. From Brandon Boyd's soulful vocals to Mike Einziger's mesmerizing guitar work, he leaves no stone unturned. The setlist includes nostalgic classics like "Drive" and "Wish You Were Here". Being on stage with the band gives a whole new perspective. Next up, Pantera! Toomey talks about the crowd pregaming in the parking lot, fans with smiles from ear to ear and the stage production was out of this world. Phil Anselmo being Phil Anselmo and Rex ripping up the stage. Zakk and Charlie paying tribute to their fallen friends and a great set list. Find out which songs stole the spotlight and if Pantera still delivers the same magic that captured our hearts back in the day.In this captivating Nu Pod interview, we delve into the fascinating world of the band St. Agnes as they take us on a journey through the making of their groundbreaking album "Bloodsuckers." Kitty and Jon open up about the creative process behind their music and the deeply personal experiences that shaped the album's themes.At the heart of the discussion is the poignant story of Kitty, the band's lead vocalist, and her emotionally charged journey while recording "Bloodsuckers." Tragically, Kitty's mother passed away shortly before the band began working on the album, casting a shadow of grief over the entire process. In the interview, Kitty reflects on the immense impact of her loss and how channeling her emotions into the music became a cathartic and transformative experience."Bloodsuckers" is more than just a collection of songs; it's an intimate expression of the band's raw emotions, drawing upon themes of loss, healing, and personal growth. St. Agnes shares how they navigated this emotionally charged terrain as a collective, supporting one another through the ups and downs of grief and artistic creation.Throughout the interview, the band members offer insight into the album's unique sound and experimental elements, revealing how their emotions translated into a diverse sonic landscape. From haunting melodies to powerful anthems, "Bloodsuckers" is a sonic exploration that resonates deeply with their fans.Furthermore, the interview explores the band's evolution, their musical influences, and the challenges they faced during the recording process. The openness and vulnerability displayed by St. Agnes give viewers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the band, fostering a stronger connection between the artists and their audience.Join us for this captivating Nu Pod interview as we unravel the mysteries behind "Bloodsuckers," discovering how St. Agnes turned their pain into powerful music and embarked on a transformative journey that continues to touch the hearts of listeners worldwide.  

Kitty & Jon from the awesome Saint Agnes join me on this episode of the podcast to talk about their new album ‘Bloodsuckers' (Out Now via Spinefarm Records), their recent tour with Monster Magnet, the writing & production of all their own material and not compromising their vision.  Enjoy!  ————— #Podcast #Interview #Rock #Punk #Indie #Chat #Alternative #Metal #InConversation  ————— DJ Force X Socials: SUBSCRIBE  ►► https://www.youtube.com/@djforcex  WEBSITE  ►► https://www.djforcex.com   TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/djforcex   MIXCLOUD ►► https://www.mixcloud.com/djforcex   FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM  ►► https://www.instagram.com/djforcex   X  ►► https://www.twitter.com/djforcex  FACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/djforcex   TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@djforcex   THREADS ►► https://www.threads.com/@djforcex 

Chapter 405 - "Can You Make Something Good and Valuable Happen" ...as read by Kitty and Jon from Saint Agnes Today we welcome Kitty Austen and Jon Tuffnel from Saint Agnes to the podcast. Saint Agnes' new record, Bloodsuckers, will be out this Friday on Spinefarm Records! Jon and Kitty discuss their passion for music and the journey to form Saint Agnes, wanting to scare the Britpop scene, creating an image around the new album, the process of grief and more.Bloodsuckers is available on vinyl and cd here. https://saintagnes.bandcamp.com/Join the As The Story Grows mailing list here. Come Hang out on Discord!  Chapter 405 Music:Saint Agnes - "Animal"Saint Agnes - "Bloodsucker"Saint Agnes - "Outsider"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

We were very fortunate to have Kitty A. Austen and Jon James Tufnell from Saint Agnes on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Bloodsuckers". Enjoy! Saint Agnes Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeareSaintAgnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesaintagnes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearesaintagnes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVjtrzewE0VgjsG9PONcEQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/saint-agnes/874839733 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7c7LKkvEU9xLPyFmvV4njL Website: https://www.wearesaintagnes.com/ Good Noise Podcast Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/good_noise_cast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnoisepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodnoisepod Discord: https://discord.gg/nDAQKwT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHKPdUxxe1MaGNWoFtjoJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04IMtdIrCIvbIr7g6ttZHi All other streaming platforms: http://hyperurl.co/GoodNoisePodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodnoisepodcast Bandcamp: https://goodnoiserecords.bandcamp.com/

In our latest episode, we sit down for an enlightening conversation with Jon Tufnell of Saint Agnes. We dive deep into the stories and the creative process behind their brand new album 'Bloodsuckers', which is poised to hit your playlists on July 21st. This album encapsulates a particular time of emotional turmoil for lead vocalist Kitty Austen, making it a deeply personal and transformative piece of art.In addition to the album, our discussion extends into the realm of broader music production insights. We talk about how to maximize the potential of your equipment, regardless of its constraints, and we also delve into our shared appreciation for the iconic documentary 'It Might Get Loud'.Follow Saint Agnes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesaintagnes/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wearesaintagnes

Bloodsuckers forever. Saint Agnes forever. Across the pond we go, and enter the new age of punk music, a passion unmatched from the quartet called Saint Agnes. We are joined by frontwoman Kitty Austen and guitarist Jon Tufnell in today's edition of IUF. Almost a decade into the frey of existence, Kitty and Jon talk about the early days of the band, clocking in over 200 divebar and squat shows across the UK & Europe, before getting picked up by Spinefarm Records. As the recognition grew, so did their touring resume, performing on revered festivals such as Download, Isle Of Wright, and 2000 Trees to name a few. There's a sense of humbleness within their character, but Kitty and Jon are forever grateful to be in this position, and quite possibly, also now in their most important chapter in their lives, personally and musically. The new album, “Bloodsuckers” showcases the best of their talents and abilities, which has them picking up steam with other music outlets at the same time. Punk has never sounded more rebellious, and Saint Agnes is sure to have you on your feet in any setting, getting you ready to run into a wall. Tune in now to our conversation with Kitty and Jon, and be sure to buy and stream the highly-anticipated “Bloodsuckers,” due out July 21 via Spinefarm Records. Saint Agnes forever.Stay connected with Saint Agnes, visit: https://www.wearesaintagnes.com/, https://www.facebook.com/wearesaintagnes and https://www.instagram.com/wearesaintagnes/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

May 12: Saint Pancras, Martyr Third Century Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of children, jobs, and health A fatherless teen discovers a treasure worth life itself In the late 500s, Pope Saint Gregory the Great appointed monks to staff a small church in Rome, already almost three hundred years old, which was dedicated to Saint Pancras. In 597 the same Pope Gregory sent Saint Augustine of Canterbury on a missionary journey to England, and Augustine copied his Roman mentor and established a church in honor of Saint Pancras. About sixty years after Augustine, a different pope sent relics of Saint Pancras to England. This further spread devotion to this boy martyr, until a total of six ancient churches were dedicated to Saint Pancras in England alone, including the oldest church still used for Christian worship in that old country. Little is known with certainty about the life of Saint Pancras, but the essential facts are sufficient cause for admiration. Pancras was an orphan who traveled to Rome from the east in the company of his uncle. The pair converted to Christianity and then died for that conversion during the reign of Diocletian. Pancras was perhaps fourteen years old when he traded his earthly life for a better one in heaven. He likely became well known owing to his rare combination of youth and heroic witness. Our martyr was buried near a major Roman road, and a modest basilica was constructed over his tomb. The shrine and its catacombs became a popular pilgrimage destination, partly due to its healing bath, which was famous for its curative powers.  The ravages of time and foreign armies degraded the shrine, but it was rebuilt several times over the centuries. In the seventeenth century, the Basilica of Saint Pancras was entrusted to the Discalced Carmelite Order, whose members still reside there today. Under the Basilica are extensive Roman catacombs, and a reliquary in the church contains the head of Saint Pancras. The rest of the saint's relics were scattered to the four winds by anti-Catholic armies who occupied the church and despoiled many of its treasures. Moments of great danger for the Church are also moments of great grace. In her long history, the Church has passed through, and continues to live, many such dangerous, grace-filled times. Saint Pancras' times were precisely such. If he had stayed in his native land, he would likely have died of natural causes. But he went in search of something, perhaps wealth, fame, or family, in Rome, the big city, just as so many people search for the same in big cities today. But young Pancras found what he probably wasn't looking for—God. And his decision to become a Christian, perhaps through the influence of a friend or priest or aunt, quickly took a very serious turn. He was threatened with death if he did not burn incense to a false god. The boy stood fast. Like other more famous young martyrs, such as Saint Agnes, the idealism of youth provoked both admiration and fury in his persecutors, and he was taken beyond the walls of Rome to be decapitated. Our culture and its pressures are not from God. They are human constructs. But our Church, which is an object of faith, is from God. The friction caused by the collision of culture and church damages individuals, parishes, and governments. Sparks fly. Heat is generated. Objects melt. At times, wars ensue. Today's martyr was an early victim to something far bigger than himself—the culture clash between a dying empire and a dawning religion. If he had gone to Rome just ten years later, Pancras would have lived in peace. Instead, Pancras and many others were executed, because they refused to bend to a leader who might die tomorrow in favor of a God who rose to life from a cold tomb. Saint Pancras, you gave away your young life rather than offer worship to a false god. May your example inspire, and your intercession strengthen, all young people to put love of God above all else.

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 - Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a ruling Wednesday extending the court's temporary pause on all restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. The extended pause will last for two more days and expire at 11:59 pm Friday, April 21. The court's action is the latest development in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v US Food and Drug Administration, a high-stakes case impacting abortion pill access across the country. Alito's extension means that for the time being mifepristone continues to remain legal and approved for use up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. It can be mailed and administered via telemedicine without an in-person doctor's visit. Chemical abortions now account for over half of all US abortions. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254137/breaking-supreme-court-extends-temporary-ruling-lifting-restrictions-on-abortion-pill Today the Church celebrates Saint Agnes of Montepulciano, a Tuscan woman who was admitted to the Dominican convent at Montepulciano at age nine despite it generally being against Church law to allow a child so young to join. Agnes' reputation for holiness attracted other sisters, and she became an abbess at the unheard of age of 15. She lived on bread and water for 15 years, slept on the ground and used a stone for a pillow. It was said that she had visions of the Virgin Mary and of the infant Jesus. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-agnes-of-montepulciano-442 Also on April 20, Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition honor Saint Anastasius of Sinai, a seventh-century monk and priest known for his scriptural commentaries and defenses of Church teaching. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-anastasius-of-sinai-719

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the First Week in Lent Lectionary: 227The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of BohemiaSaint Agnes of Bohemia's Story Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted to enter the religious life. After declining marriages to King Henry VII of Germany and King Henry III of England, Agnes was faced with a proposal from Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. She appealed to Pope Gregory IX for help. The pope was persuasive; Frederick magnanimously said that he could not be offended if Agnes preferred the King of Heaven to him. After Agnes built a hospital for the poor and a residence for the friars, she financed the construction of a Poor Clare monastery in Prague. In 1236, she and seven other noblewomen entered this monastery. Saint Clare sent five sisters from San Damiano to join them, and wrote Agnes four letters advising her on the beauty of her vocation and her duties as abbess. Agnes became known for prayer, obedience and mortification. Papal pressure forced her to accept her election as abbess, nevertheless, the title she preferred was “senior sister.” Her position did not prevent her from cooking for the other sisters and mending the clothes of lepers. The sisters found her kind but very strict regarding the observance of poverty; she declined her royal brother's offer to set up an endowment for the monastery. Devotion to Agnes arose soon after her death on March 6, 1282. Canonized in 1989, her liturgical feast is celebrated on March 6. Reflection Agnes spent at least 45 years in a Poor Clare monastery. Such a life requires a great deal of patience and charity. The temptation to selfishness certainly didn't vanish when Agnes walked into the monastery. It is perhaps easy for us to think that cloistered nuns “have it made” regarding holiness. Their route is the same as ours: gradual exchange of our standards—inclinations to selfishness—for God's standard of generosity. Click here for more on Saint Agnes of Bohemia! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Host Johnnette Williams welcomes new age researcher & blogger Sue Brinkmann as they talk about wacky things that distract from the faith. This week they discuss the superstitions many people have about the Catholic faith. Saint Agnes helps you get a husband? St. Joseph upside down sales a house? If you miss a day of a novena do you start over?

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Lectionary: 316The Saint of the day is Saint AgnesSaint Agnes' Story Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry. Among those she refused, one reported her to the authorities for being a Christian. She was arrested and confined to a house of prostitution. The legend continues that a man who looked upon her lustfully lost his sight and had it restored by her prayer. Agnes was condemned, executed, and buried near Rome in a catacomb that eventually was named after her. The daughter of Constantine built a basilica in her honor. Reflection Like that of Maria Goretti in the 20th century, the martyrdom of a virginal young girl made a deep impression on a society enslaved to a materialistic outlook. Also like Agatha, who died in similar circumstances, Agnes is a symbol that holiness does not depend on length of years, experience, or human effort. It is a gift God offers to all. Saint Agnes is the Patron Saint of: GirlsGirl Scouts Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

.

Today is the feast of Saint Agnes a martyr of the Church. According to tradition she was martyred at the age of twelve. Her name comes from the Greek word meaning pure and chaste. On her feast day Lambs are brought to be blessed by the pope and then sheered for new vestments for the new archbishops.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 502All 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 Agnes of AssisiBorn Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare's departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare's sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies' lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in 1753. Reflection God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. Enjoy this prayer in honor of St. Agnes of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media