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Full Text of ReadingsSecond Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 27The Saint of the day is Saint Clement Mary HofbauerSaint Clement Mary Hofbauer's Story Clement Mary might be called the second founder of the Redemptorists, as it was he who carried the congregation of Saint Alphonsus Liguori to the people north of the Alps. John, the name given him at Baptism, was born in Moravia into a poor family, the ninth of 12 children. Although he longed to be a priest, there was no money for studies, and he was apprenticed to a baker. But God guided the young man's fortunes. He found work in the bakery of a monastery where he was allowed to attend classes in its Latin school. After the abbot there died, John tried the life of a hermit, but when Emperor Joseph II abolished hermitages, John again returned to Vienna and to baking. One day after serving Mass at the Cathedral of St. Stephen, he called a carriage for two ladies waiting there in the rain. In their conversation they learned that he could not pursue his priestly studies because of a lack of funds. They generously offered to support both John and his friend Thaddeus, in their seminary studies. The two went to Rome, where they were drawn to Saint Alphonsus' vision of religious life and to the Redemptorists. The two young men were ordained together in 1785. Newly professed at age 34, Clement Mary, as he was now called, and Thaddeus were sent back to Vienna. But the religious difficulties there caused them to leave and continue north to Warsaw, Poland. There they encountered numerous German-speaking Catholics who had been left priestless by the suppression of the Jesuits. At first they had to live in great poverty and preach outdoor sermons. Eventually they were given the church of St. Benno, and for the next nine years they preached five sermons a day, two in German and three in Polish, converting many to the faith. They were active in social work among the poor, founding an orphanage and then a school for boys. Drawing candidates to the congregation, they were able to send missionaries to Poland, Germany, and Switzerland. All of these foundations eventually had to be abandoned because of the political and religious tensions of the times. After 20 years of difficult work, Clement Mary himself was imprisoned and expelled from the country. Only after another arrest was he able to reach Vienna, where he was to live and work the final 12 years of his life. He quickly became “the apostle of Vienna,” hearing the confessions of the rich and the poor, visiting the sick, acting as a counselor to the powerful, sharing his holiness with all in the city. His crowning work was the establishment of a Catholic college in his beloved city. Persecution followed Clement Mary, and there were those in authority who were able for a while to stop him from preaching. An attempt was made at the highest levels to have him banished. But his holiness and fame protected him and prompted the growth of the Redemptorists. Due to his efforts, the congregation was firmly established north of the Alps by the time of his death in 1820. Clement Mary Hofbauer was canonized in 1909. His liturgical feast is celebrated on March 15. Reflection Clement Mary saw his life's work meet with disaster. Religious and political tensions forced him and his brothers to abandon their ministries in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Clement Mary himself was exiled from Poland and had to start all over again. Someone once pointed out that the followers of the crucified Jesus should see only new possibilities opening up whenever they meet failure. Clement Mary encourages us to follow his example, trusting in the Lord to guide us. Who is your patron saint? Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Saint Alphonsus de Liguori, Doctor of the Church: "On the Number of Sins Beyond Which God Pardons No More" http://www.olrl.org/snt_docs/num_sins.shtml 3, 4) A good explanation of how to understand Saint Alphonsus' sermon https://www.amicidomenicani.it/en/im-currently-reading-a-lecture-by-saint-alphonsus-liguori-it-is-stated-that-god-forgives-us-a-certain-number-of-sins-then-the-punishment-comes/

Saturday of the Third Week of AdventDecember 21, 2024 Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is Saturday of the Third Week of Advent. Our reading today is from the holy gospel according to Luke.           Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."The gospel of the Lord. Homily Our gospel opens with Mary rushing from Nazareth into the hill country of Judea. Why a young woman would suddenly undertake such an arduous trip is not really surprising when we remember that the angel had just told Mary that her much older cousin Elizabeth was already six months pregnant, and Mary understood that her cousin would need help in the last months of her pregnancy. Also, it would give Mary the chance to confide in Elizabeth all that the angel had told her and to take counsel. I can imagine the surprise that Mary felt on arriving at Elizabeth's house and discovering that Elizabeth already knew, because she greets her with the words we pray every day in the Hail Mary: "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” And then goes on to say: “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” Mary also gets caught up in the joyous moment and sings: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoiced in God my savior.” Here we have two mothers-to-be at the forefront of God's in-breaking on our world, rejoicing in a moment of grace and overcome by wonder at the faithfulness and mercy of God who was undertaking the fulfillment of the age-old promises. As I meditate on this scene, I have to ask myself if that same joyful wonder fills my heart as I admire the manger scenes that decorate our churches and houses in preparation for Christmas? Or is my wonder more about what I may find under the Christmas tree? God's ardent desire to be with us is the whole reason Jesus took flesh in the womb of Mary and was born in the stable of Bethlehem. The depths of this love is brought out in the first reading from the Song of Songs. This ancient love song has been interpreted as God's untiring pursuit of his people. “Hark! my lover – here he comes springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills.” Our God wants to bind our hearts to his with bands of love: "Arise, my beloved, my dove, my beautiful one, and come! ... Let me see you, let me hear your voice, For your voice is sweet, and you are lovely." Few of us would imagine God calling out to us like this, but Mary heard it, Elizabeth heard it, and they both rejoiced. Saint Alphonsus taught that to begin to comprehend the birth, life, death on the cross and resurrection of Jesus, we must understand that God is crazy in love with us. It makes sense, then, that many of our carols are love songs, and during the Christmas holidays we try to give special attention to those we love. So, instead of looking for presents, let us try to be a present to those God has placed in our lives. And, as we sing our own love songs, let us not forget the God who first loved us. May God bless you. Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsRBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 40: Saint Alphonsus Mary Ligouri first given on August 1, 2012 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120801.html https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120627.html Audio: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/frjimchernshomilies

Morning Light presents our Faith Community Nursing segment - today, Cari Moodie from Saint Alphonsus talks about September being Child Awareness Month and also Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Month. 

Homily by Fr. Michael Renninger

Gospel Matthew 13:47-53 Jesus said to the disciples: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.” “Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” When Jesus finished these parables, he went away from there. Reflection The promised kingdom of heaven will happen. It is not if it will happen or when it will happen. We just need to know that it will happen. And there will be a time in the history of the human race when God will enter into it, and he will destroy all evil. That's the promise. Without believing in that, we can fall into a trap of thinking somehow, maybe if we're not doing what we should, the whole thing is going to implode and God will have lost. There is no way that God will lose. Closing Prayer God, you teach us over and over to believe, to have faith, to trust. And what you're telling us is that you are in charge, and you will make sure that the kingdom will come and that evil will be destroyed. Help us to be infused with that conviction, so that the shame and the fear of our sins will never overwhelm your power to save. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1st August, 2024  Join Father Eamonn for a discussion on Catholic teaching, current events and general updates from Radio Maria Ireland's Priest Director! Today, Fr. Eamonn and Deacon Don join us from our Belfast studio and are accompanied by Martin, Margaret, and Patrick. In this episode, Fr Eamonn and guests delve into the life and […] The post E1061 | Chatechesis – Fr Eamonn & Belfast Crew – Saint Alphonsus de Liguori: Marian Devotion, Rosary Power, and Inspiring Conversions appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchMt 13:47-53Jesus said to the disciples:“The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea,which collects fish of every kind.When it is full they haul it ashoreand sit down to put what is good into buckets.What is bad they throw away."

+ Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew 13: 47 – 53Jesus said to his disciples,“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind.When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. "Do you understand all these things?" They answered, "Yes." And he replied, "Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old."When Jesus finished these parables, he went away from there.The Gospel of the Lord

Mt 13:47-53 Jesus said to the disciples:“The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea,which collects fish of every kind.When it is full they haul it ashoreand sit down to put what is good into buckets.What is bad they throw away.Thus it will be at the end of the age.The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteousand throw them into the fiery furnace,where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.”“Do you understand all these things?”They answered, “Yes.”And he replied,“Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heavenis like the head of a household who brings from his storeroomboth the new and the old.”When Jesus finished these parables, he went away from there.

Delivered by Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in the Diocese of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Jeremiah 18: 1-6; Rs psalm 146: 2abc.2d-4.5-6; Matius 13: 47-53 FUNDAMENTAL CHOICE   The theme for our meditation today is: Fundamental Choice. There were two puppies fighting fiercely. Each wanted to win. The fight continued until there were bruises on each of their bodies. The mother dog and several other big dogs tried to stop them, only then did they stop fighting. However, each of them still looked irritated and angry.   One of the puppies complained to its mother. It said: “I am very hurt by this incident. There is still a grudge between us and one day we will fight again. Therefore, I have decided to leave the house, from our environment, and move to the forest. I have to go.” The mother dog tried to persuade its puppy to give up on its intention to leave, but to no avail. The puppy had made up its mind to leave the house.   What the puppy chose and did, namely moving away from home and settling in the forest is an example of a fundamental choice. It is no longer a dog at home with a pleasant environment, but it has become a coyote. It lives in a completely different environment and its lifestyle has certainly changed completely. Its fellow animals are forest animals and it must live the life system in the forest.   A fundamental choice is made with the aim of changing identity and self. When someone makes a fundamental choice in his life, he makes an extraordinary big decision and the consequence of that choice is the final destination of his own life. Basically, the fundamental choice for believers is only one, namely when he chooses to be on God's side or outside God. This is a choice of light or darkness, a choice to life or to choose death.   The Lord Jesus always gives us parables about the separation of the righteous and the wicked which will definitely happen at the end of time. At that time the destination of each person from this life in the world is clearly visible, where one is determined to be on God's side or otherwise outside God's house. On this basis, each of us should have fundamental choice that we will continue to maintain while we are still alive in the world. The choice to be on God's side will keep us on the path that will lead us to be united with God after we die.   According to the book of the prophet Jeremiah from today's first reading, the way to keep us on God's side as long as we are still in this world, is to become like clay in the hands of a potter. We should submit, obey, commit and be faithful because God will shape us according to his will. Every day we should open ourselves to God, so that He can shape and guide us in truth and goodness. Our fundamental choice every day is entrust ourselves in God's hands.   Let's pray. In the name of the Father...O God, in Your hands we surrender to be formed and guided in Your ways. Hail Mary full of grace... In the name of the Father..

In this episode Father begins his series on Mental Prayer and its necessity for the spiritual life. Books and Links The Way of Salvation and of Perfection (FREE online) The Way of Salvation and of Perfection (Amazon) A Golden Treatise of Mental Prayer, Meditation, and Devotion (FREE online) A Golden Treatise of Mental Prayer, Meditation, and Devotion (Amazon) A Golden Treatise of Mental Prayer, Meditation, and Devotion (Audible.com audiobook) Conversation With Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer (FREE online) Conversation With Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer (Amazon) Conversation With Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer (Audbile.com audiobook) St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori - Complete Works - 2 - The Way of Salvation and of Perfection (FREE online) The Complete Works of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (Amazon) I Am a Daughter of the Church and I Want to See God: A Practical Synthesis of Carmelite Spirituality Complete Set (Amazon) I Am a Daughter of the Church: A Practical Synthesis of Carmelite Spirituality (Amazon) Free Traditional Catholic Books Online Saints' Books Online Be sure to visit www.soti.blog for more information about Father Isaac, other podcast episodes, and resources for strengthening your Faith! Additional locations to view and listen to the podcast include: Odysee YouTube To support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following: Venmo PayPal Mailing address If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address: Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success 974 E Stuart Ave #D-203 Galax, VA 24333 To submit questions for future episodes send email to To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog – questions SPECIFICALLY for Father should be addressed to father@soti.blog This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.

In his final reflections on The Glories of Mary by Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Father Edward Looney emphasizes the richness of the text and the need for further study. He highlights the simplicity of Marian devotion presented by Saint Alphonsus, suggesting that returning to these basics will profoundly impact our spiritual lives. Father Looney expresses a desire to explore deeper into the text, particularly focusing on the various anecdotes, apparitions, and references to deepen his understanding of Saint Alphonsus' Mariology. He concludes by thanking listeners for joining him on this journey and encourages continued exploration of spiritual classics to deepen one's love and devotion to Mary.Episode 22 covers Fr. Looney's final takeaways from The Glories of Mary.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:10-Book Liguori Paperbound Set - https://bit.ly/3xJBZqEThe Glories of Mary - https://bit.ly/49GU59YSt. Alphonsus Liguori: Doctor of the Church - https://bit.ly/3JnyuZlThe Road to Bethlehem - https://bit.ly/3xGYhtbThe Road to Calvary - https://bit.ly/3W59iylVisits to the Blessed Sacrament - https://bit.ly/4aXiTeSThe 12 Steps to Holiness & Salvation - https://bit.ly/4b1mxEsUniformity with God's Will - https://bit.ly/3JpkEWlHow to Converse with God - https://bit.ly/3QcFA6PPreparation for Death - https://bit.ly/3QvX12DAttaining Salvation - https://bit.ly/49JpLeIThe Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you'll learn how to read and understand history's greatest Catholic works, from today's greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Edward Looney is your guide for The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary. The Glories of Mary is the greatest compendium of nearly eighteen centuries of teaching on Our Lady and seeks to lead many souls to a greater love of Jesus through a more intimate knowledge of Mary and her exalted role in our salvation. Fr. Looney uses his immense Marian knowledge and devotion to Our Lady to meaningfully connect both your mind and soul to this classic work by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

Father Edward Looney discusses the significance of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He explores various practices of Marian devotion outlined by Saint Alphonsus, including praying the Hail Mary, novenas, the rosary, and visiting images of Mary. Father Looney emphasizes the personal nature of devotion to Mary and encourages us to find ways to integrate these practices into our own spiritual lives to deepen our relationship with the Mother of God.Episode 21 covers part two, Various Practices.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:10-Book Liguori Paperbound Set - https://bit.ly/3xJBZqEThe Glories of Mary - https://bit.ly/49GU59YSt. Alphonsus Liguori: Doctor of the Church - https://bit.ly/3JnyuZlThe Road to Bethlehem - https://bit.ly/3xGYhtbThe Road to Calvary - https://bit.ly/3W59iylVisits to the Blessed Sacrament - https://bit.ly/4aXiTeSThe 12 Steps to Holiness & Salvation - https://bit.ly/4b1mxEsUniformity with God's Will - https://bit.ly/3JpkEWlHow to Converse with God - https://bit.ly/3QcFA6PPreparation for Death - https://bit.ly/3QvX12DAttaining Salvation - https://bit.ly/49JpLeIThe Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you'll learn how to read and understand history's greatest Catholic works, from today's greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Edward Looney is your guide for The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary. The Glories of Mary is the greatest compendium of nearly eighteen centuries of teaching on Our Lady and seeks to lead many souls to a greater love of Jesus through a more intimate knowledge of Mary and her exalted role in our salvation. Fr. Looney uses his immense Marian knowledge and devotion to Our Lady to meaningfully connect both your mind and soul to this classic work by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

Welcome to first episode of The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary hosted by Father Edward Looney, a priest and Marian theologian. Fr. Looney offers insights and prayers to help listeners delve into Saint Alphonsus Liguori's profound work, The Glories of Mary, which gathers wisdom from saints across centuries. Through anecdotes and prayers, Saint Alphonsus highlights the significance of Mary in the life of believers. Join us as we embark on a journey to deepen our spiritual lives and understanding of Mary's role in salvation history.Episode one covers the preface and introduction.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:10-Book Liguori Paperbound Set - https://bit.ly/3xJBZqEThe Glories of Mary - https://bit.ly/49GU59YSt. Alphonsus Liguori: Doctor of the Church - https://bit.ly/3JnyuZlThe Road to Bethlehem - https://bit.ly/3xGYhtbThe Road to Calvary - https://bit.ly/3W59iylVisits to the Blessed Sacrament - https://bit.ly/4aXiTeSThe 12 Steps to Holiness & Salvation - https://bit.ly/4b1mxEsUniformity with God's Will - https://bit.ly/3JpkEWlHow to Converse with God - https://bit.ly/3QcFA6PPreparation for Death - https://bit.ly/3QvX12DAttaining Salvation - https://bit.ly/49JpLeIThe Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you'll learn how to read and understand history's greatest Catholic works, from today's greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Edward Looney is your guide for The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary. The Glories of Mary is the greatest compendium of nearly eighteen centuries of teaching on Our Lady and seeks to lead many souls to a greater love of Jesus through a more intimate knowledge of Mary and her exalted role in our salvation. Fr. Looney uses his immense Marian knowledge and devotion to Our Lady to meaningfully connect both your mind and soul to this classic work by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

Introducing The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary hosted by Father Edward Looney, a priest and Marian theologian. Fr. Looney offers insights and prayers to help listeners delve into Saint Alphonsus Liguori's profound work, The Glories of Mary, which gathers wisdom from saints across centuries. Through anecdotes and prayers, Saint Alphonsus highlights the significance of Mary in the life of believers. Deepen your understanding of Mary's role in salvation history with this 22-episode series.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:10-Book Liguori Paperbound Set - https://bit.ly/3xJBZqEThe Glories of Mary - https://bit.ly/49GU59YSt. Alphonsus Liguori: Doctor of the Church - https://bit.ly/3JnyuZlThe Road to Bethlehem - https://bit.ly/3xGYhtbThe Road to Calvary - https://bit.ly/3W59iylVisits to the Blessed Sacrament - https://bit.ly/4aXiTeSThe 12 Steps to Holiness & Salvation - https://bit.ly/4b1mxEsUniformity with God's Will - https://bit.ly/3JpkEWlHow to Converse with God - https://bit.ly/3QcFA6PPreparation for Death - https://bit.ly/3QvX12DAttaining Salvation - https://bit.ly/49JpLeIThe Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you'll learn how to read and understand history's greatest Catholic works, from today's greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Edward Looney is your guide for The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary. The Glories of Mary is the greatest compendium of nearly eighteen centuries of teaching on Our Lady and seeks to lead many souls to a greater love of Jesus through a more intimate knowledge of Mary and her exalted role in our salvation. Fr. Looney uses his immense Marian knowledge and devotion to Our Lady to meaningfully connect both your mind and soul to this classic work by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 249The Saint of the day is Saint Clement Mary HofbauerSaint Clement Mary Hofbauer's Story Clement Mary might be called the second founder of the Redemptorists, as it was he who carried the congregation of Saint Alphonsus Liguori to the people north of the Alps. John, the name given him at Baptism, was born in Moravia into a poor family, the ninth of 12 children. Although he longed to be a priest, there was no money for studies, and he was apprenticed to a baker. But God guided the young man's fortunes. He found work in the bakery of a monastery where he was allowed to attend classes in its Latin school. After the abbot there died, John tried the life of a hermit, but when Emperor Joseph II abolished hermitages, John again returned to Vienna and to baking. One day after serving Mass at the Cathedral of St. Stephen, he called a carriage for two ladies waiting there in the rain. In their conversation they learned that he could not pursue his priestly studies because of a lack of funds. They generously offered to support both John and his friend Thaddeus, in their seminary studies. The two went to Rome, where they were drawn to Saint Alphonsus' vision of religious life and to the Redemptorists. The two young men were ordained together in 1785. Newly professed at age 34, Clement Mary, as he was now called, and Thaddeus were sent back to Vienna. But the religious difficulties there caused them to leave and continue north to Warsaw, Poland. There they encountered numerous German-speaking Catholics who had been left priestless by the suppression of the Jesuits. At first they had to live in great poverty and preach outdoor sermons. Eventually they were given the church of St. Benno, and for the next nine years they preached five sermons a day, two in German and three in Polish, converting many to the faith. They were active in social work among the poor, founding an orphanage and then a school for boys. Drawing candidates to the congregation, they were able to send missionaries to Poland, Germany, and Switzerland. All of these foundations eventually had to be abandoned because of the political and religious tensions of the times. After 20 years of difficult work, Clement Mary himself was imprisoned and expelled from the country. Only after another arrest was he able to reach Vienna, where he was to live and work the final 12 years of his life. He quickly became “the apostle of Vienna,” hearing the confessions of the rich and the poor, visiting the sick, acting as a counselor to the powerful, sharing his holiness with all in the city. His crowning work was the establishment of a Catholic college in his beloved city. Persecution followed Clement Mary, and there were those in authority who were able for a while to stop him from preaching. An attempt was made at the highest levels to have him banished. But his holiness and fame protected him and prompted the growth of the Redemptorists. Due to his efforts, the congregation was firmly established north of the Alps by the time of his death in 1820. Clement Mary Hofbauer was canonized in 1909. His liturgical feast is celebrated on March 15. Reflection Clement Mary saw his life's work meet with disaster. Religious and political tensions forced him and his brothers to abandon their ministries in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Clement Mary himself was exiled from Poland and had to start all over again. Someone once pointed out that the followers of the crucified Jesus should see only new possibilities opening up whenever they meet failure. Clement Mary encourages us to follow his example, trusting in the Lord to guide us. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Thursday of the Third Week of AdventDecember 21, 2023 Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is Thursday of the Third Week of Advent.Our reading today is taken from the holy gospel according to Luke.Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."The gospel of the Lord.HomilyHere we are, just four days before Christmas, and our gospels these days show us how God prepared the way for Jesus, the Son of God, to come into our world. Today we hear part of the beautiful story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth. But before we go into the gospel, I would like to spend a moment with the first reading from the Canticle of Canticles. It is one of the rare times we read from this book in our liturgies. It is a love song, which may be why some schools are banning it from their libraries, but we read it as a love letter between God and his people. First the people cry out: “Hark! my lover –- here he comes springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills,” to which God replies: ‘O my dove ... Let me see you, let me hear your voice, For your voice is sweet, and you are lovely.”Now, imagine Mary with Jesus already in her womb making the trip from Nazareth to a village near Jerusalem to visit Elizabeth. Jesus, the Son of God, is making his way into our world to be our Savior. And Elizabeth greets Mary: “how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” When Mary, the handmaid of the Lord and full of the Holy Spirit, heard that her cousin was also with child, the love of God impelled her to go to her cousin in her moment of need.Recognizing the grace that was before her, Elizabeth exults in the Holy Spirit, as does the child in her womb: “For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” Thus, John the herald makes his first proclamation of the coming of the savior, and it is one of joy.Many saints, including our own Saint Alphonsus heralded the Incarnation, the coming of God into our world and taking on the flesh of our humanity, as a supreme act of love by God for his creation, especially humanity. And while we consider Mary singularly most beautiful in God's eyes, we are all objects of God's love, to whom he says: “let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and you are lovely.”Our sinfulness does not take away from God's love for us. He wants us close to himself through prayer and especially through loving one another; and as we grow closer to God, we leave sin behind. God did not come down to earth to judge the earth, but because he saw our need for God. In the same spirit, Mary did not wait for Elizabeth to ask for help; she saw a need and went to do what she could. Our efforts will not always get the reception Mary's received, but as we do our part to address the human needs around us, we become heralds of God's love. And as John rejoiced in his mother's womb at the arrival of the Savior, may we and the world rejoice at the fruits of God's love in us.May God bless you.Fr. Karl E. EskerBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

Saint Alphonsus tells us about the life of Saint Cecilia.

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Today is the feast of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the patron of confessor, moral theologians, and arthritis. Father Kubicki shares some words from Saint Alphonsus about how we can pray in any place or situation in life.

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

“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john6345/message

Memorial of Saint Alphonsus LiguoriMt 13:36-43"Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear."

Exodus 33:7-11,34:5-9,28 ('They are a headstrong people; but forgive us our faults') Romans 8:1-4 ·(The law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death)

Ever wonder why our modern world seems to be in a constant state of crisis? Join us as we untangle the complex web of politics, entertainment, and religion and their influence on our societal norms. We'll also give you an in-depth look at Joe Rogan's unique perspective on intelligent design and religion and discuss the fascinating struggle between faith and our innate desire for self-exaltation. We've all held heated debates about whether it's ever appropriate to strike a woman. We take this contentious topic head-on, examining the evolution of cultural norms and navigating the thin line between extremes. We also scrutinize Evolutionary Theory's profound implications for faith and the origins of life. The cherry on top? A deep dive into the concept of humans being created in God's image and the intriguing questions that arise from this idea. Finally, prepare to explore the often-complex nexus between theology and human sexuality. From the diverging perspectives of Saint Alphonsus and John Paul II to the engaging discussions on the image of God, it's a conversation you wouldn't want to miss. We also tackle the tricky subject of determinism versus free will, debate the objectivity of morality, and consider the implications of our modern understanding of science. So buckle up and get ready for a thought-provoking journey through some of today's most pressing questions about faith, morality, and society!********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community:  https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comStore:  https://avoiding-babylon.sellfy.store/RSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV:  https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1626455Odysee:  https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylonBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the showCheck out our new store!

This sermon is a summary of the doctrine of Saint Alphonsus on the subject.

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3) Gospel - Jn 16:12-15 - Jesus said to His disciples: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when He comes, the Spirit of truth, He will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify Me, because He will take from what is Mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is Mine; for this reason I told you that He will take from what is Mine and declare it to you." Bishop Sheen quote of the day Terry discusses the Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri and the necessity of good, orthodox and holy Priests 4) Update with Church Militant on news as it relates to the Church & Culture  

 Episode #97: In this podcast episode I explain how we can be sure that God the Father never gives up trying to turn unbelievers to Jesus their Savior. He never abandons anyone until the point of death when they make their final choice. We can see this in Hebrews 4:12-16 (which tells us about the sword of the Spirit), in Job 36:5,8-12 (which reassures us, “He makes them listen to correction and commands them to repent of their evil,” and from Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (who tells us about the “veil” of deception getting lifted). Who are you praying for because you're worried about their salvation? Imagine that person with nothing on their mind, nothing in their vision, nothing in their field of vision but the Holy Spirit and the truth and Jesus Christ presenting it to them, wielding the Spirit as a sword (a two-edged sword), would that person want to spend eternity with Jesus? That's what the Holy Spirit does. That's what the sword of the Spirit does…. The video and transcript are available at https://gnm-media.org/wielding-the-sword-of-the-spirit/ Subscribe to our Footsteps to Heaven website: https://footstepstoheaven.com/   Who else should hear this episode? Please share it! For more faith-builders, visit us at https://gnm.org.

I'm excited to share this podcast episode that I did with my coworker from Saint Alphonsus, the hospital that I work at as a corporate health and wellness nurse. We have a wellness podcast called Saint Alphonsus Wellcast. I was excited we did an episode on Dry January, especially coming from the healthcare world. This episode is all about what Dry January is, why everyone should do a Dry January and how to really kick ass at it. We chat about: How Dry January started Why everyone should do it Health effects of alcohol Benefits of taking a month off drinking

Today's Topics: 1) Who was Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri? 2, 3) Hell's widest gate: Impurity https://www.onesaint.org/uploads/1/1/9/4/11942290/alphonsushellswidestgate-impurityetc..pdf 4) The Catholic faith of Babe Ruth https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/catholic-faith-babe-ruth

Wisdom Wednesday: Why Fasting Can Help Make You Healthy And A Saint with Brother Andre Marie Wisdom Wednesday Special Guest Brother Andre Marie Follow Brother on social media GAB and Twitter - @Brother_Andre Also check out their website - www.catholicism.org HEADLINE: Saint Peter of Alcantara (1562) by The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary  HEADLINE: What's in That Prayer? The Collect for Saint Peter of Alcantara by Brother Andre Marie  Oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for Saint Peter of Alcántara (October 19) - Deus, qui beátum Petrum Confessórem tuum admirábilis pœniténtiæ et altíssimæ contemplatiónis múnere illustráre dignátus es: da nobis, quǽsumus; ut, eius suffragántibus méritis, carne mortificáti, facílius cæléstia capiámus. Translation - O God, who hast deigned to render blessed Peter Thy Confessor illustrious for his gift of penance and highest contemplation: grant us, we beseech Thee, that for the sake of his favorable merits, by the mortification of the flesh we may more easily obtain heavenly things.  We all need to mortify the flesh, at the very least in a way to keep us free from mortal sin, but those who love God want to do more. I have been told that Franciscan Friars, even in very strict communities, are warned not to attempt the degree of severity that their illustrious brother, Fray Pedro de Alcántara, was so famous for. The logic that can be found in some of the works of Saint Alphonsus is, I believe, very helpful for us when considering this question of “how much penance” is for us. After showing several examples of extreme penitence, Saint Alphonsus tends to challenge us, not to copy the specific acts, but to say to ourselves: “If this saint could do so much, surely, I can do X.” Supernatural prudence, charity, and wise spiritual direction can fill in that blank for us.  Meanwhile, if we do nothing by way of penance over and above the very little the Church presently demands of us in Lent (never mind the presently non-binding ember days!), we are assured of two things: (1) a long purgatory, and (2) a very uneasy time of it when we read the life of Saint Peter of Alcántara! In order to keep from falling asleep he would either kneel or remain standing. He took very little sleep. His cell was only 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Underneath his tunic he wore a hair shirt made of tin plates! He only ate every 3rd day! He obviously didn't know about the Hobbit meal times. In one word…apathy.  Brattle Bookstore in Boston - https://www.brattlebookshop.com/ HEADLINE: Episode 346: Laying the Foundations for the Seventh Beatitude. Guest: Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.  HEADLINE: Time and Salvation by Brother Andre Marie  Our Readers And Listeners Keep Us In Print & On The Air! Click here to subscribe to The CRUSADE Channel's Founders Pass Member Service & Gain 24/7 Access to Our Premium, New Talk Radio Service. www.crusadechannel.com/go What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming day with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by award winning,  25 year news veteran Janet Huxley. Followed by LIVE! From London, “The Early Show with Fiorella Nash & Friends. With the morning drive time beginning we bring out the heavy artillery The Mike Church Show! The longest running, continual, long form radio talk show in the world at the tender age of 30 years young! Our broadcast day progresses into lunch, hang out with The Barrett Brief Show hosted by Rick Barrett “giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow”. Then Kennedy Hall and The Kennedy Profession drives your afternoon by “applying Natural Law to an unnatural world”!    The CRUSADE Channel also features Reconquest with Brother André Marie, The Fiorella Files Book Review Show, The Frontlines With Joe & Joe and your favorite radio classics like Suspense!

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Look what is happening in the Church https://wdtprs.com/2021/09/look-at-what-is-happening-in-the-church-and-in-these-usa-a-visual-image 3, 4) Devotion of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Extracts from The Glories of Mary by Saint Alphonsus de Liguori

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Saint Alphonsus Liguori on Our Lady https://www.cssr.news/2017/02/st-alphonsus-and-mary-the-mother-of-god/ https://sensusfidelium.com/meditations/st-alphonsus/glories-of-mary-st-alphonsus/mary-is-the-hope-of-all-st-alphonsus/ 3, 4) Our Lady's Heart and Sorrows https://www.goodcatholic.com/the-seven-sorrows-and-promises-of-our-lady-of-sorrows/

We'll continue to use the same reflection and examen for the rest of the week. New reflections will be added every Sunday. *Due to Covid-19, our 2020 reflections are re-purposed from earlier examen episodes.

Dr. Robert Farivar at Saint Alphonsus in Boise has become the first surgeon, in this region, to use a new type of heart pump in surgery. Idaho Matters sits down to find out more about this new piece of technology and why it is so significant.

Today's Topics: 1, 2) On mortification of the eyes - Saint Alphonsus de Liguori from his book "The True Spouse of Jesus Christ" 3, 4) What does Jesus say about forgiveness? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-limits-of-forgiveness