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How to overcome melancholy by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

Send us Fan MailPrayer can feel like one more thing you should be good at, and that pressure quietly pushes a lot of us into silence. We want peace, meaning, and a deeper connection to God, but the modern pace trains our minds to stay scattered. So we turn to Saint Alphonsus Liguori, one of the Church's great teachers of prayer, because he refuses to let prayer become a privilege for the perfect or the educated. He insists it's the lifeblood of every Christian and it can start right where you are. We share who Saint Alphonsus is, why his spiritual writing still lands today, and how his approach cuts through fear. Prayer, for him, is a living conversation with a loving Father and a trusted friend, not a performance with polished words. We talk about mental prayer and why quiet reflection on Christ's life and love changes the heart over time, especially when paired with the rich Catholic tradition of the Rosary, novenas, and time before the Blessed Sacrament. Then we get very practical: frequent prayer in daily life, short “ejaculatory prayers” you can whisper in the middle of work or family chaos, and what to do when you're battling temptation or stuck in spiritual dryness. Saint Alphonsus also points us toward confident trust in divine mercy when we've failed, plus a simple daily examination of conscience that begins with gratitude and ends with renewed hope. If you want a stronger Catholic prayer habit, deeper intimacy with Jesus, and realistic tools for spiritual growth, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the wisdom of the saints.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

ROSARY - JOYFUL MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Saturday.  

St. Alphonsus never separated truth from mercy. He defended the moral teachings of the Church while constantly reminding people that God never tires of forgiving those who turn back to Him.

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Delivered by Randy from the Parish of Christ the King in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Jeremiah 26: 11-16.24; Rs psalm 69: 15-16.30-31.33-34; Matthew 14: 1-12.DEATH FOR THE TRUTH The theme for our meditation today is: Death for theTruth. There is at a city gate, a famous statue which is called "The Childon the Mother's Shoulder" stands to give meaning to the city. In the pastthe city was defended by a young man who led the whole people to fight theenemies who wanted to occupy the city. Even though the city was successfullydefended, this young man was killed in the war. His own mother put the son onher shoulder, and while mourning for him she carried him into the city to begiven reverence by everyone and the whole city. The Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, cared forHim, and witnessed with her own eyes the son's shameful death, then she putJesus' body on her lap (the la pietafrom Michaelangelo). The Blessed Mother witnessed firsthand the Lamb of God whowas sacrificed for defending the truth from those who were seeking to destroythe truth. Mary's nephew, John the Baptist, was also killed earlier than Jesusby an evil king Herod because this ruler was so threatened by the truth. AfterJesus and John the Baptist, there are men and women throughout generations havebeen willing to sacrifice their lives for defending the truth that comes fromGod. Heroes from our towns and countries are people who have died for thetruth. Then the question is this: does the truth have to becompensated by death? The first answer would be on those who oppose the truth,namely people of bad reputation or people who are known for their evil deeds,who seem to be very strong in this world, and their goal is to eliminate thetruth and all the elements associated with it. One of its main targets is todestroy those who fight for the truth, who defend it and who live by it. And another answer would be more on the spiritualpoint of view. Here, it is irrelevant with violence and bloodshed, maybebecause the enemy or opponent is rather weak. However, the truth remains ourprinciple point of reference in life and must be upheld. Our real challenge isto live out that truth with genuinity, to practice it and to make others livein truth as well. It is here that we should die for our laziness, boredom,indifference, selfishness, forgetfulness and other personal deficiencies thatput us away from the responsibility to live in truth. The truth, in principle, is in accordance with realityor fact. This means that it is against what is not real or lie. Truth is alsodefined according to rules, norms, morals. If you are morally recognized, youhave truth and this is contrary to acts that break the rules or moralstandards. Ultimately, truth for us believers is to do God's will and commands,therefore, everything untrue is following the will which is not from God butfrom someone else. So let us live by the truth that we are obliged to, even todefend it till our death.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... Almighty God, may our efforts to defend thetruth and to testify it to everyone around us, will be pleasing to You. HailMary, full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 (In truth the Lord sent me to you to speak these words.) Romans 8:1-4 ·(The law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.)

Full Text of Readings Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 244 The Saint of the day is Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer's Story Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer 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, Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, 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, Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer 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 Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, 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. Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer was canonized in 1909. His liturgical feast is celebrated on March 15. Reflection Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer 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

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/

Gospel Matthew 13:54-58 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this?" And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house." And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith. Reflection The kingdom of God invites us to let go of so many limitations in our minds, in terms of how things work. And here we're seeing the resistance to something they might call, the scandal of ordinariness. Who would have ever dreamt that the Messiah of the world would not come from the temple? Would not come from one of the great Pharisees? Instead came from a nobody in a small town that wasn't a very important place. What is all this saying? I think it's saying very simply that when we have faith, real faith, we let it override our minds, our logic. We realize that we're living in a world that is beyond our imagining and what God can do is more than we could ever imagine. That's entering the kingdom. That's what we're called to do. Closing Prayer Father, Jesus was powerful, but he didn't come from a system of great power. The temple was known for its power over people, the laws that they had to follow. But what Jesus, I think teaching us is that there is a way in which power is not what we think it is. It is infusing one with wisdom, not burdening them with something that they must do or be punished. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

“knew them when.”

Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchMatthew 5:13-19"You are the light of the world.A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;it is set on a lampstand,where it gives light to all in the house.Just so, your light must shine before others,that they may see your good deedsand glorify your heavenly Father."

There shall be no strange god among you nor shall you worship any alien god. I, the LORD, am your God who led you forth from the land of Egypt. Sing with joy to God our help.A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 13:54-58, today's readings).But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house." And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith.The psalm for today presents the words of the Lord to the Israelites. "There shall be no strange god among you. . . ." In the Gospel, Jesus is in his hometown of Nazareth among neighbors and family friends, when they say of him: "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter's son?" They name Mary, and his brothers and sisters, family members, and say out of bewilderment. "Where did this man get all this." Among his own townspeople, Jesus would have been no stranger, yet they rejected him despite witnessing his words and miraculous works. The greater truth that some would come to believe is that Jesus was no strange god among them but the Son of the Most High.Father in heaven, I know that Jesus is present in many ways, foremost in the real presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Help me see Jesus also present in the faces of the people I encounter today and in their words and actions. Those closest who bear Christ and manifest his presence are often the ones most taken for granted. Give me the grace, Lord, to pause and see in them, as Saint Paul said, "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious." Let me consider how Christ is in my midst, right her in my native place. Saint Alphonsus Liguori, 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.

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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

ROSARY - LUMINOUS MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for  Thursday.

Reach out to those on the margins and show mercy

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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

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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.

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!

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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  

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