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Join me as I begin the Dominican meditations on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. Rooted in the tradition passed down from Saint Dominic, these reflections offer unique insights from Dominican saints like Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Catherine of Siena. Use these meditations to deepen your prayer, pausing after each one to pray your decade, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Rosary through the lens of Dominican spirituality.  The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon - for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast).  A huge thank you to my patrons!  To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/fisheaters)  Please check out our Resources, Gift Ideas & Affiliate Links page: https://dylandrego.podbean.com/p/resources-gift-ideas-affiliate-links  Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary:   Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhnGJNSl67psg94j3si3s?si=7IjqIg2wQQaZTJTiDm-Dhw  Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0nIdaLuEjesHRMklwfoj?si=6qF7JBYpRiG0ylwuOohFwA  Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7lCF7nFQDR3py1jjTAE1?si=hBb_5Ne5Rwu-993nUUqHqg  Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlAjEGgWPCI79K7Eylh31?si=Hue9USzkTf-L3wrXrK79MQ  15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33PXMrinZi6fkaV6X7vn?si=Jy_d2xLlTVihD5qa4fSH9g  To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below.  linktr.ee/dylandrego  (https://linktr.ee/dylandrego)  If you have any prayers you'd like to request, or comments and/or suggestions - please email me at latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com.  (mailto:latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com.)  Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family.  May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.  God Love You!  Valete (Goodbye)  This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - John 3:7b-15 - Jesus said to Nicodemus: “‘You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus answered and said to Him, ‘How can this happen?” Jesus answered and said to him, “You are the teacher of Israel and you do not understand this? Amen, amen, I say to you, We speak of what We know and We testify to what We have seen, but you people do not accept Our testimony. If I tell you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has gone up to heaven except the One Who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.” Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Saint Catherine, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Conclave to elect new Pope set to begin on 07 May 2025 https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-conclave-to-elect-new-pope-will-start-on-may-7/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/263709/conclave-date-set-for-may-7 3, 4)  Freemason lodge hails Pope Francis' work as "deeply resonant" with freemason "principles" https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/freemasonic-lodge-hails-pope-francis-work-as-deeply-resonant-with-their-principles/

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 268The Saint of the day is Saint Catherine of SienaSaint Catherine of Siena's Story The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached through time. She was the 23rd child of Jacopo and Lapa Benincasa and grew up as an intelligent, cheerful, and intensely religious person. Catherine disappointed her mother by cutting off her hair as a protest against being overly encouraged to improve her appearance in order to attract a husband. Her father ordered her to be left in peace, and she was given a room of her own for prayer and meditation. She entered the Dominican Third Order at 18 and spent the next three years in seclusion, prayer, and austerity. Gradually, a group of followers gathered around her—men and women, priests and religious. An active public apostolate grew out of her contemplative life. Her letters, mostly for spiritual instruction and encouragement of her followers, began to take more and more note of public affairs. Opposition and slander resulted from her mixing fearlessly with the world and speaking with the candor and authority of one completely committed to Christ. She was cleared of all charges at the Dominican General Chapter of 1374. Her public influence reached great heights because of her evident holiness, her membership in the Dominican Third Order, and the deep impression she made on the pope. She worked tirelessly for the crusade against the Turks and for peace between Florence and the pope. In 1378, the Great Schism began, splitting the allegiance of Christendom between two, then three, popes and putting even saints on opposing sides. Catherine spent the last two years of her life in Rome, in prayer and pleading on behalf of the cause of Pope Urban VI and the unity of the Church. She offered herself as a victim for the Church in its agony. She died surrounded by her “children” and was canonized in 1461. Catherine ranks high among the mystics and spiritual writers of the Church. In 1939, she and Francis of Assisi were declared co-patrons of Italy. Pope Paul VI named her and Teresa of Avila doctors of the Church in 1970. Her spiritual testament is found in The Dialogue. Reflection Though she lived her life in a faith experience and spirituality far different from that of our own time, Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord to take flesh in her own life. Events which might make us wince or chuckle or even yawn fill her biographies: a mystical experience at six, childhood betrothal to Christ, stories of harsh asceticism, her frequent ecstatic visions. Still, Catherine lived in an age which did not know the rapid change of 21st-century mobile America. The value of her life for us today lies in her recognition of holiness as a goal to be sought over the course of a lifetime. Saint Catherine of Siena is a Patron Saint of: EuropeFire PreventionItaly Click here for more on Saint Catherine of Siena! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Discover how a fiery young woman reminded the Pope who he really was.Morning Offering, April 29, 2025For the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Today's readings First Reading: Acts 4:32-37 Psalm: Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Gospel: John 3:7b-15 Catholic Radio Network

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss St. Catherine of Siena Why do we even celebrate feast days? (8:04) Early life and highlights of St Catherine of Siena. (19:50) Break 1 Cathy - My friend gave me a book about her written by a priest who knew her. Wasn't catholic at the time, but made me mad I didn't hear about her earlier after reading her story and then becoming a Catholic. I joined the church about 30 years ago. (27:44) How did Saint Catherine help reform the Church and the Pope? St. Catherine of Siena’s espousal to Christ. (37:17) Break 2 What are some of her aesthetical practices and how can we relate with that? Catherine of Siena as a Doctor of the Church (45:06) How can we set the world on fire with our own lives? Resources: Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset https://ignatius.com/catherine-of-siena-casip/

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

St. Catherine famously said, “Be who God meant you to be,” “and you will set the world on fire.”

Homily by Fr. Michael Renninger

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss her approach to prayer. Other guests include Dr. Pia De Solenni on what challenges the next pope will face regarding Vatican finance, and Steve Ray live from Poland with pilgrims for the octave of Divine Mercy. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Catherine of Siena O God, who set Saint Catherine of Siena on fire with divine love in her contemplation of the Lord’s Passion and her service or your Church, grant, through her intercession, that your people, participating in the mystery of Christ, may ever exult in the revelation of his glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the ChurchMatthew 11:25-30"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find rest for yourselves.For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."

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Delivered by Clifford Erikson Guandang from the Parish of Saint Vincentius a Paulo in the Diocese of Malang, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 4: 32-37; Rs psalm 93: 1ab.1c-2.5; John 3: 7-15.GETTO THE HEART Thetitle for our meditation today is: Get to the Heart. An educated person and areligious leader such as Nicodemus, when searching for the truth of God, thismeans that he was not perfect. He had limitations and shortcomings. Those whoare considered smart, wise, educated, powerful definitely need more rather thanwhat they already have. In other words, like Nicodemus, we who intend to searchfor the truth of God, are still walking toward the "heart". Ourjourney and effort towards the "heart" actually refers to the focusof our lives, or better, the goal that we will achieve which is God. Someonewho helps others is appreciated as the person who acts to get to the heart.Someone who does evil to others also gets justification from others as theperson who hurts the heart, the core of life. So, what we are saying here:"get to the heart" is something or fact that reflects the core,central and principal of life. OurChristian life in this world is a journey. We really believe that our place inthis world is only temporary. There are some of us who have "arrived at theheart", namely those who have moved from this world at the moments oftheir deaths in the world. Whereas we who are still alive, we take the path ofJesus Christ until the right time calls us and we finally reach the true heartof God. This is a certainty. Jesus explains this truth by saying that He is theSon of Man who comes from heaven which our final and only destination. Wecan ask a question as the following: who is worthy to arrive at the heart ofthe Lord? Is this the freedom of each person or are we as a community ofbelievers having the same call to reach the heart and to be in heaven? Theanswer to that question should be about our Christian hope. We as individualsand community have the same call to finally arrive at heaven and live in theKingdom of God. Nicodemus and every one of us, being encouraged by Jesus Christand guided by the holy Church, are certainly so zealous and diligent to achievethe ultimate goal in the Lord. Everyone wants to be the champion or winner ofthe journey, as Saint Paul says. Weas a community of the people of God or the Church also have the same commitmentto get to heaven together. The Acts of the Apostles teaches us a motto ofliving together as the one Church namely: one heart and one soul. This is a veryimportant tool to help us achieving the goal being united both physically andspiritually with the Lord when we are still living in this world. Livingtogether in goodness and truth in this world is truly an anticipation of ourglorious communion with the triune God in heaven in the future. Let's pray. In thename of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, bless and graciously strengthen uswith the spirit of one heart and one soul, and help us to make this as thewitness of our faith. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit... In the name of the Father ...

Jn 3:7b-15Jesus said to Nicodemus:“‘You must be born from above.'The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes,but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes;so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”Nicodemus answered and said to him,‘How can this happen?”Jesus answered and said to him,“You are the teacher of Israel and you do not understand this?Amen, amen, I say to you,we speak of what we know and we testify to what we have seen,but you people do not accept our testimony.If I tell you about earthly things and you do not believe,how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?No one has gone up to heavenexcept the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,so must the Son of Man be lifted up,so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.”

The complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com: https://n9.cl/0dwpd Mornings in Mexico By D. H. Lawrence Narrated by Patrick Barker D. H. Lawrence's homage to his travels in Mexico and the American southwest. The first four essays are products of a short visit to Oaxaca in Mexico. The following three, which include Lawrence's classic account of the Hopi snake dance, are set in New Mexico. In the last essay, Lawrence remembers Saint Catherine's Day at the ranch in Taos from the vantage point of his new residence in Italy. All are written in an inimitable style which combines acute observation and sardonic humour with Lawrence's often eccentric views on culture and philosophy.

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Third Week of Lent Lectionary: 239The Saint of the day is Saint Catherine of GenoaSaint Catherine of Genoa's Story Going to confession one day was the turning point of Catherine's life. When Catherine was born, many Italian nobles were supporting Renaissance artists and writers. The needs of the poor and the sick were often overshadowed by a hunger for luxury and self-indulgence. Catherine's parents were members of the nobility in Genoa. At 13, she attempted to become a nun but failed because of her age. At 16, she married Julian, a nobleman who turned out to be selfish and unfaithful. For a while she tried to numb her disappointment by a life of selfish pleasure. One day in confession she had a new sense of her own sins and how much God loved her. She reformed her life and gave good example to Julian, who soon turned from his self-centered life of distraction. Julian's spending, however, had ruined them financially. He and Catherine decided to live in the Pammatone, a large hospital in Genoa, and to dedicate themselves to works of charity there. After Julian's death in 1497, Catherine took over management of the hospital. She wrote about purgatory which, she said, begins on earth for souls open to God. Life with God in heaven is a continuation and perfection of the life with God begun on earth. Exhausted by her life of self-sacrifice, Catherine died September 15, 1510, and was canonized in 1737. The liturgical feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa is celebrated on September 15. Reflection Regular confession and frequent Communion can help us see the direction–or drift–of our life with God. People who have a realistic sense of their own sinfulness and of the greatness of God are often the ones who are most ready to meet the needs of their neighbors. Saint Catherine began her hospital work with enthusiasm and was faithful to it through difficult times because she was inspired by the love of God, a love which was renewed in her by the Scriptures and the sacraments. Sisterhood of Saints: 14 Women of God Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Today is Saturday, March 22, 2025, Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent, 3rd class, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “Forty Steps to Easter,” today's news from the Church: “Hungarian Parliament Bans Gay Pride Parade,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: Forty Steps to Easter “Hungarian Parliament Bans Gay Pride Parade” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/hungary-parliament-bans-gay-pride-parade-51401 The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  https://sspx.org

In this episode, Dr Kat Ralston chats with Prof Miriam Johnson about palliative care in heart failure. They discuss the evidence supporting specialist palliative care input in this patient group and explore how to develop effective integrated services. They chat about holistic, needs based assessment and share top tips on the approach to the debilitating symptom of breathlessness. Professor Miriam Johnson is Professor of Palliative Medicine at Hull York Medical School, Associate Director of the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre at the University of Hull. She is Adjunct Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia. For twenty years (2000 to 2020), she also provided consultant palliative physician services to Scarborough General Hospital and Saint Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough where she set up one of the UK's first integrated palliative care services for people with heart failure. Dr Kat Ralston is a geriatric medicine registrar in Edinburgh. She is also the Education Co-Vice Chair and the joint Podcast Lead for the RCPE Trainee & Members' Committee (T&MC). Recording date: 5 December 2024 -- Useful Links -- Abel et al (2024), Hospital admissions in the last year of life of patients with heart failure, https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjqcco/qcad047. Balata et al (Oct 2024), Early integration of palliative care versus standard cardiac care for patients with heart failure (EPCHF): a multicentre, parallel, two-arm, open-label, randomised controlled trial, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanhl.2024.08.006. Barnes-Harris et al, Barriers and facilitators for cardiopulmonary resuscitation discussions with people with heart failure, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314631. Campbell et al (2018), Which patients with heart failure should receive specialist palliative care?, https://doi.org/10.1002/ejhf.1240. Date et al, Modified-release morphine or placebo for chronic breathlessness: the MABEL trial protocol, https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00167-2023. Ekström et al, Effect of regular low-dose extended-release morphine on chronic breathlessness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the BEAMS randomized clinical trial, http://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2022.20206.  Ferreira et al, The effect of regular, low-dose, sustained-release morphine on routine physical activity in people with persistent breathlessness– a hypothesis-generating study, https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.01484-2022. Johnson et al (2024), Benefits of specialist palliative care by identifying active ingredients of service composition, structure, and delivery model: A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004436. Jordan et al (2020), Duration of palliative care before death in international routine practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01829-x. King et al (2022), Concurrent Validity and Prognostic Utility of the Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease Heart Failure, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.01.014. McConnell et al (2023), Integrating palliative care and heart failure: a systematic realist synthesis (PalliatHeartSynthesis), https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2023-002438. Roch et al (2020), Utility of the integrated palliative care outcome scale (IPOS): a cross-sectional study in hospitalised patients with heart failure, https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515120919386. Breathing, Thinking Functioning Model - https://www.btf.phpc.cam.ac.uk/ Caring Together - https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/working-in-partnership/caring-together Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines - https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-palliative-care-guidelines/ -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events -- Become an RCPE Member -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Join me as I begin the Dominican meditations on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Rooted in the tradition passed down from Saint Dominic, these reflections offer unique insights from Dominican saints like Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Catherine of Siena. Use these meditations to deepen your prayer, pausing after each one to pray your decade, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Rosary through the lens of Dominican spirituality.   The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon - for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). A huge thank you to my patrons! To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/fisheaters) Please check out our Resources, Gift Ideas & Affiliate Links page: https://dylandrego.podbean.com/p/resources-gift-ideas-affiliate-links Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary:  Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhnGJNSl67psg94j3si3s?si=7IjqIg2wQQaZTJTiDm-Dhw Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0nIdaLuEjesHRMklwfoj?si=6qF7JBYpRiG0ylwuOohFwA Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7lCF7nFQDR3py1jjTAE1?si=hBb_5Ne5Rwu-993nUUqHqg Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlAjEGgWPCI79K7Eylh31?si=Hue9USzkTf-L3wrXrK79MQ 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33PXMrinZi6fkaV6X7vn?si=Jy_d2xLlTVihD5qa4fSH9g To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below.  linktr.ee/dylandrego  If you have any prayers you'd like to request, or comments and/or suggestions - please email me at latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com. Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye) This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0

Clint and Wendy discussed the concept of spiritual experiences across different religions, the importance of maintaining a spiritual connection, and the potential application of memory palaces to spiritual development. They also explored the idea of detachment for spiritual growth, the lives and teachings of Christian mystics like Meister Eckhart, Saint Catherine of Siena, and Thomas Merton, and the changing attitudes of younger generations towards spirituality and religious institutions.

Jesus från Nasaret, kristendomens förgrundsgestalt, är världens genom tiderna mest kända, omdiskuterade och inflytelserika individ. För 2,4 miljarder människor – omkring en tredjedel av jordens befolkning – är han att betrakta som Guds son och den stora sanningssägaren och predikaren i historien. Även de som vänder honom ryggen måste ta honom på allvar, eftersom det är omöjligt att förstå de senaste två millenniernas västerländska kultur utan kännedom om Jesus och hans budskap.Men hur mycket vet vi egentligen? Det finns ju folk som gör gällande att Jesus inte ens har existerat. Har de en poäng? Vad var det som gjorde Jesu budskap så radikalt och farligt att myndigheterna i Jerusalem såg sig tvungna att gripa, tortera, döma och avrätta honom? Hur kom det sig att hans lilla grupp i Galileen på kort tid utvecklades till en av det romerska imperiets mest vitala rörelser och till slut upphöjdes till statsideologi? Finns det belägg för de mirakler som Jesus utför i Nya testamentet – gick han på vatten, förvandlade vatten till vin och botade rörelsehindrade så effektivt att de kunde ta sina sängar och gå hem?I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och fackboksförfattaren Katarina Harrison Lindbergh om Jesus. Det blir en uppvisning i allt från obarmhärtig källkritik till nyfikna deckarspekulationer om uppståndelsens mysterium.Bild: Kristus Frälsaren (Pantokrator), en enkaustisk ikon från 600-talet från Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai. OBS - något nedskuren. Wikipedia, Public Domain.Klippare: Aron SchuurmanProducent: Urban LindstedtDetta är en repris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Christmas and the Reredos. We hear a reflection on Saint Catherine of Siena. And we listen to a poem by Ben Jonson, “On My First Son,” read by Chris Veneklase.

We have a special guest for this Catholic News podcast episode – Sister Helen Alford OP, the President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Sister Alford, a religious sister of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena, was born in London and graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in manufacturing engineering, […]

We have a special guest for this Catholic News podcast episode – Sister Helen Alford OP, the President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Sister Alford, a religious sister of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena, was born in London and graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in manufacturing engineering, […]

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 503The Saint of the day is Saint Catherine of AlexandriaSaint Catherine of Alexandria's Story According to the Legend of St. Catherine, this young woman converted to Christianity after receiving a vision. At the age of 18, she debated 50 pagan philosophers. Amazed at her wisdom and debating skills, they became Christians—as did about 200 soldiers and members of the emperor's family. All of them were martyred. Sentenced to be executed on a spiked wheel, Catherine touched the wheel and it shattered. She was beheaded. Centuries later, angels are said to have carried the body of Saint Catherine to a monastery at the foot of Mt. Sinai. Devotion to her spread as a result of the Crusades. She was invoked as the patroness of students, teachers, librarians and lawyers. Catherine is one of the 14 Holy Helpers, venerated especially in Germany and Hungary. Reflection The pursuit of God's wisdom may not lead to riches or earthly honors. In Catherine's case, this pursuit contributed to her martyrdom. She was not, however, foolish in preferring to die for Jesus rather than live only by denying him. All the rewards that her tormentors offered her would rust, lose their beauty, or in some other way become a poor exchange for Catherine's honesty and integrity in following Jesus Christ. Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Patron Saint of: LawyersLibrariansPhilosophersStudentsTeachers Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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From the responsorial psalm: "The LORD's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face." A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 21:1-4) When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” The eyes of Jesus fall on the wealthy and the poor widow, but as the Son of God he knows their hearts and judges them perfectly. The value of the offerings from their surplus wealth and from her whole livelihood differ. Jesus begins by saying, "I tell you truly." In speaking truly, the author of reality describes the offerings as they really are and not as society views them. In what actually matters, the poor widow is spiritually wealthy and the wealthy people live a life of poverty. What gives value to the two small coins is the act of faith and trust in God that Jesus reads in her heart. In giving everything she has to God, she desires not what is vain but longs to see the face of God. God, just as Jesus observes what the wealthy people and the widow put into the treasury, let me open my heart to him to see what I put in. Please guide me in recognizing the value of money and material things in relation to faith. If I have enough material wealth, help me see this as a gift that is returned to you as I give it away to others. Even more, what does it take for me to be confident enough to trust you with my whole livelihood? How willing am I to give you all of what I believe sustains and supports me? Strengthen me, Lord, to give glory to you as I offer to others the gifts you gave me first. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," Saint Paul reminds us, "who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens." Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lectio-divina-daily/support

Al Roxburgh and Jenny Sinclair talk again with Sr Helen Alford to hear more about her vocation as a Dominican sister and as an economist. Sketching out the historical development of economics, Sr Helen describes how it became disconnected from human flourishing. She traces its devastating impact on the culture and relationships, as economic thought became “a kind of theology of our age.” She then explores some of the constructive approaches that individuals, businesses and churches can take to generate alternative, healthier economic structures. Setting out steps that we can all take, faithfully following our own vocations, she highlights ways in which we can all play our part to bring economics back into relationship with the common good.Sr Helen Alford OP is Dean of Social Sciences at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas - known as the Angelicum - the Dominican Order's centre of Thomist theology and philosophy in Rome. Last year she was appointed by Pope Francis as President of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in the Vatican. Sr Helen teaches economic ethics, the history of technology, labour politics, and Catholic social thought. Originally from London, Sr Helen is a sister of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena of Newcastle, Natal. She is the author of numerous publications on management theory and corporate social responsibility and has been an advisor to Blueprint for a Better Business since 2012.- Links -For Alan J Roxburgh:http://alanroxburgh.com/abouthttps://www.themissionalnetwork.com/author/alan-roxburgh/https://journalofmissionalpractice.com/alan-roxburghTwitter: https://twitter.com/alanjroxburgh?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.roxburgh.127/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonsnetworkJoining God in the Great Unraveling https://www.amazon.ca/Joining-God-Great-Unraveling-Learned/dp/1725288508/ref=sr_1_Leadership, God's Agency and Disruptions https://www.amazon.ca/Leadership-Gods-Agency-Disruptions-Confronting/dp/1725271745/refJoining God, Remaking Church, Changing the World: The New Shape of the Church in Our Time https://www.amazon.ca/Joining-Remaking-Church-Changing-World/dp/0819232114/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2NHGW8KB7L0SQ&keywords=Alan+J+Roxburgh&qid=1687098960&s=books&sprefix=alan+j+roxburgh%2Cstripbooks%2C130&sr=1-3For Jenny Sinclair:Website: https://togetherforthecommongood.co.uk/from-jenny-sinclairLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-sinclair-0589783b/Twitter: https://twitter.com/T4CGFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TogetherForTheCommonGoodUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/t4cg_insta/For Sr Helen Alford:https://www.pass.va/en/academicians/ordinary/alford.html https://www.globalsistersreport.org/news/catholic-social-teaching-has-values-world-needs-dominican-sayshttps://togetherforthecommongood.co.uk/leading-thinkers/social-justice-and-evangelisationhttps://togetherforthecommongood.co.uk/news/lincoln-lecture-serieshttps://www.blueprintforbusiness.org/blogs/common-good-presentation/https://www.blueprintforbusiness.org/podcasts/https://www.op.org/sr-helen-alford-op-idi-interview/https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/holy-see-the-moral-dimension-of-work Get full access to Leaving Egypt at leavingegyptpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Join me as I begin the Dominican meditations on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Rooted in the tradition passed down from Saint Dominic, these reflections offer unique insights from Dominican saints like Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Catherine of Siena. Use these meditations to deepen your prayer, pausing after each one to pray your decade, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Rosary through the lens of Dominican spirituality. The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon -  for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). A huge thank you to my patrons! To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/fisheaters) Please check out our Resources, Gift Ideas & Affiliate Links page: https://dylandrego.podbean.com/p/resources-gift-ideas-affiliate-links Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhnGJNSl67psg94j3si3s?si=7IjqIg2wQQaZTJTiDm-Dhw Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0nIdaLuEjesHRMklwfoj?si=6qF7JBYpRiG0ylwuOohFwA Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7lCF7nFQDR3py1jjTAE1?si=hBb_5Ne5Rwu-993nUUqHqg Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlAjEGgWPCI79K7Eylh31?si=Hue9USzkTf-L3wrXrK79MQ 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33PXMrinZi6fkaV6X7vn?si=Jy_d2xLlTVihD5qa4fSH9g To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego If you have any prayers you'd like to request, or comments and/or suggestions - please email me at latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com. Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye) This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0

John Bartram was a Quaker farmer near Philadelphia in the mid 18th century. So how did he become North America's first great botanist? And how did he and his son William find themselves in the wilds of southeastern Georgia, fighting off rain, hunger and mosquitos, in order to find the rare and beautiful Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)? Come hear the story about why this tree at Bartram's Garden symbolizes the spirit of science and discovery. GuestTom ReberDirector of Landscape and FacilitiesBartram's GardenPhiladelphia, PAReadersNigel HolmesMike SavardMike SweneyJosh AbramsHarpsichord Music performed by Miyuke Tsurutani"The Saint Catherine," John Barrett"Saraband," John Barrett"Hornpipe," Henry Purcell"Ground," John BlowReferences"The Life and Travels of John Bartram: From Lake Ontario to the River St. John," by Edmund Berkeley and Dorothy Smith Berkeley. University Presses of Florida, 1982."Franklinia alatamaha, A History of That 'Very Curious' Shrub," by Joel Fry. Bartram's Broadside, Winter 2000. Theme MusicDiccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or Instagram We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~3 or 4 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone's voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org

Tapestry of LoveColossians 2:2-4 “ I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God's great mystery. All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in that mystery and nowhere else. And we've been shown the mystery! I'm telling you this because I don't want anyone leading you off on some wild-goose chase, after other so-called mysteries, or “the Secret.”I chose this verse for today because it is sort of a continuation of yesterday's verse. Yesterday, we talked about the secret surprise and how that secret was Jesus living within us. Today, we are talking about Jesus again. I also chose this verse because I loved the language used in it. I was going back and forth between this translation, which is the message translation, and the passion translation like I used yesterday. I think, overall, this translation explains this in a way that is easier to understand. The first sentence is the one I loved the most. Here is what is said in the passion translation, “I am contending for you that your hearts will be wrapped in the comfort of heaven and woven together into love's fabric.” Isn't that a beautiful image? Our hearts are wrapped up in the comfort of heaven. That is wonderful.The message translation says, "I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God.” I loved this one, too, as picturing a tapestry of love is great imagery. It was also similar to the passion translation, which said, “woven together into love's fabric.” So, besides nice language and fancy imagery, what does this all mean? It begins by saying that we are in touch with everything there is to know about God. So, no big deal, right? I don't think he means that we need to actually know everything there is to know about God, as that is impossible. None of us could possibly know everything there is to know about God.The next line clarifies this a bit. It says, “Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God's great mystery.” Do you know who God is? Have you spent time in the scriptures, have you paid attention at church when they are reading the sacred Word of God? When you know who God is, you can be confident and at rest with the knowledge you have. You are confident because you know the truth. You can be confident because your eyes are focused on Jesus Christ. God has revealed this mystery to you and you are confident in this knowledge.This verse confirms that God's great mystery is Jesus. Just like we heard yesterday. The next line says, “All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in that mystery and nowhere else.” This is an important one for us to hear and remember. All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in Jesus and nowhere else. This is important because we tend to look everywhere else. How many times have we looked to the world for wisdom and knowledge? How many times have we read books that have nothing to do with Jesus in search of wisdom and knowledge?I have found in my own life that I go to the Lord if I need prayers for something. If I need a miracle to happen, a mountain to be moved, someone I love to be healed, or things to go smoothly, I turn to the Lord and pray for His help. However, when I need wisdom and knowledge, I turn to books, and my go-to is not usually scripture. I will search online for books that have to do with the topic I'm struggling with. I ask friends or family what they think I should do. I didn't know that I could go to the Lord when I needed knowledge or wisdom. That may seem silly to you, and yet I don't think I am the only one that didn't know this.It wasn't until I went to the Encounter School of Ministry that I realized that if you needed wisdom and knowledge, you could go and sit with the Lord, and He would give it to you. What really cemented this in my mind was when I started to examine some of my favorite Saints. Saint Catherine of Sienna is a doctor of the church, and yet she did not have any formal education. She was one of the most brilliant theological minds of her day, and through her personal influence, thousands of people returned to the church. She did not spend time studying theology. She didn't spend time online researching all she could about the Lord and about Jesus. She went right to the source. She spent time with Jesus himself in her prayer time. She spent a long time in her room, just her and the Lord. St Thérèse of Lisieux was unable to attend a university or engage in systematic study. She died young; nevertheless, from this day forward, she will be honored as a doctor of the Church, an outstanding recognition that raises her in the esteem of the entire Christian community far beyond any academic title. She loved Jesus; she spent time in prayer with Him. She went to the Lord to gain all the wisdom and knowledge she needed. She relied on Jesus for everything, and He, in turn, gave her everything. She died at age 24. Can you imagine contributing so much to the world in your short 24 years here on earth that you become a doctor of the church? I barely knew who I was at 24, never mind being so sure of who God was at that time.These are just two examples of so many examples. If you look at a lot of the Saints, they weren't necessarily the most educated people, and yet they had so much knowledge. The verse above ends with, “I'm telling you this because I don't want anyone leading you off on some wild-goose chase, after other so-called mysteries, or “the Secret.” The Lord is where we can get our wisdom and knowledge. The world may try to convince us otherwise. They have plenty of things they are trying pass off to us as knowledge and wisdom. I think what this verse is telling us is that we can know if someone is leading us off on a wild goose chase if they are trying to tell us something that goes against Jesus and what He is telling us. If all knowledge and wisdom can be found in Him, then if something we learn contradicts what He is saying or what He stood for, then we know it is not the truth.If you need more wisdom and knowledge in your life, and let's be honest, who doesn't, then the answer is to spend more time sitting with the Lord and ask Him to give you the answers you are looking for. I have started a journal where I just ask the Lord, what would you like to tell me about… and then I usually pick a topic to put in. For instance, I have asked Him to give me more knowledge about His love and forgiveness. I have also asked about what He wanted to tell me about the sacramental graces in a marriage. I ask the Lord what He wants to tell me, and then I just write down whatever comes to my mind. I have really enjoyed it. I invite you to give it a try. If you have unanswered questions or you wish to have more knowledge in a certain area, sit with the Lord and ask Him to help you understand it better or fill you with more knowledge in that area. I am sure you will be surprised by what you hear when you sit and listen.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, we thank you for being all we need. We thank you for filling us with wisdom and knowledge. Lord, we ask for more. We ask for more wisdom and more knowledge. We ask that you help us to come to you when we are struggling and when we are searching. Lord, we ask that you help us to open our spiritual ears so that we can hear you. Help us to be open to your wisdom and your knowledge. We love you, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I look forward to meeting you here again on Monday. Remember Jesus loves you, just as you are, and so do I! May the grace and favor or our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in April 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Move in my ways and you will grow at the speed of light. Only if you move with what I tell you will you grow. Come, my children, and I will show you my love.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE FOR RETREAT INFOCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Dr. Paul Kengor to discuss the phenomenon of The Stigmata where Saints like Padre Pio, Saint Paul, Saint Catherine of Sienna, and more, miraculously bear the wounds of Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 396The Saint of the day is Saint Bridget of SwedenSaint Bridget of Sweden’s Story From age 7 on, Bridget had visions of Christ crucified. Her visions formed the basis for her activity—always with the emphasis on charity rather than spiritual favors. She lived her married life in the court of the Swedish king Magnus II. Mother of eight children—the second eldest was Saint Catherine of Sweden—Bridget lived the strict life of a penitent after her husband's death. Bridget constantly strove to exert her good influence over Magnus; while never fully reforming, he did give her land and buildings to found a monastery for men and women. This group eventually expanded into an Order known as the Bridgetines. In 1350, a year of jubilee, Bridget braved a plague-stricken Europe to make a pilgrimage to Rome. Although she never returned to Sweden, her years in Rome were far from happy, being hounded by debts and by opposition to her work against Church abuses. A final pilgrimage to the Holy Land, marred by shipwreck and the death of her son, Charles, eventually led to her death in 1373. In 1999, Bridget, Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, were named co-patronesses of Europe. Reflection Bridget's visions, rather than isolating her from the affairs of the world, involved her in many contemporary issues, whether they be royal policy or the years that the legitimate Bishop of Rome lived in Avignon, France. She saw no contradiction between mystical experience and secular activity, and her life is a testimony to the possibility of a holy life in the marketplace. Saint Bridget of Sweden is a Patron Saint of: Europe Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Even if nothing looks different yet,  you have to look... until you let go.  You have to look,  until it (the illusion) lets go of you.  Until you know there is no 'you'.  Just Love. It's time to stop acting like you're not a Saint,  acting like you're not ready,  or that you're almost there,  acting like you're unworthy.  Step up.  Light up.  You're up.  It's Love's turn.  I Love you,  nik  Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings _______________________ "We Fall Down" by Donnie Mcklurkin  "Don't forget that the saint is not the person who never falls, but rather the one who never fails to get up again, humbly and with a holy stubbornness." - St. Tosemaria Escriva - He will provide the way and the means, such as you could never have imagined. Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely. - Saint Catherine of Siena,

Come along for some tales from an Island off the coast of Southern California! You can find all of our wonderful links on the linktree: https://linktr.ee/allts   Santa Catalina Island, nicknamed "Catalina" or "Cat Island", is a charming island getaway located 22 miles off the coast of Southern California. History The island has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The first inhabitants were the Tongva people who lived on the island for over 8,000 years. In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain, became the first European to set foot on the island. He named it Santa Catalina after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of sailors. The island remained sparsely populated until the 19th century when it was used as a hunting ground by wealthy mainlanders. In the 1860s, William Wrigley Jr., the chewing gum magnate, purchased a controlling interest in the island and began its development as a resort destination. He is credited with the island's iconic Catalina Casino, which was originally a ballroom dance hall, and the town of Avalon. Locations The island is 21 miles long and 4.2 miles wide, with an area of 76 square miles. Avalon, the main town and port, is located on the eastern end of the island. It's a pedestrian-friendly town with colorful buildings, shops, restaurants, and casinos. Two other settlements are Two Harbors, a smaller village on the island's west side, and the Isthmus, a seasonal community located on the narrow strip of land connecting the island's two halves. Tourist Attractions Catalina is a popular tourist destination known for its Mediterranean climate, stunning scenery, and outdoor activities. Here are some of the top things to do: Explore Avalon: Walk along the Avalon Harbor, browse the shops on Catalina Avenue, or take a glass-bottom boat tour to see the underwater world. Visit the Catalina Casino: This iconic landmark is now a centerpiece for entertainment, dining, and shopping. Hike in the Interior: The island has miles of hiking trails that offer stunning views of the ocean, mountains, and valleys. One popular hike is the Trans-Catalina Trail, a 38.5-mile route that traverses the entire island. Go Ziplining: Experience the thrill of ziplining through the island's canyons and forests. Relax on the Beach: Catalina has many beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Go Kayaking: Explore the island's coastline by kayak and discover hidden coves and sea caves. Take a Golf Cart Tour: Rent a golf cart and explore the island at your own pace. This is a great way to see the sights and get off the beaten path. Go Scuba Diving or Snorkeling: The waters around Catalina Island are home to a variety of marine life, making it a great place for scuba diving and snorkeling. UFO Sightings Catalina Island is known as a UFO hotspot. There have been many reported sightings of unidentified flying objects over the island for many years. Some people believe that the island's location and magnetic field make it a prime spot for UFO activity. Whether you believe in UFOs or not, the sightings add to the island's mystique and allure.

Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena. Father Dave reflects on St. Catherine of Siena's focus on love of God and love of neighbor, which Jesus details in today's readings. If we begin with love, we will spread the Gospel in our communities and in the world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 04-29-24

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Jn 14:21-26 - Jesus said to His disciples: "Whoever has My commandments and observes them is the one who loves Me. Whoever loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him." Judas, not the Iscariot, said to Him, "Master, then what happened that You will reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Whoever loves Me will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and we will come to Him and make our dwelling with Him. Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words; yet the word you hear is not Mine but that of the Father Who sent Me. "I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit Whom the Father will send in My Name -- He will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you." Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Saint Catherine, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Gospel John 14:21-26 Jesus said to his disciples: "Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him." Judas, not the Iscariot, said to him, "Master, then what happened that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me. "I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name -- he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Reflection The change that Jesus wanted to bring to the world is something that's always been difficult for us to understand. What we can understand is that the rules and regulations have to be done, and if we do them, then we will receive something. But Jesus doesn't talk that way. He doesn't talk about doing something. He talks about being someone. And the being you have to be is the one who has responded perfectly to what God commands. And what he commands is that you love him. If you love him, you will have a gift, and the gift is the fullness of who he is, as revealed in Jesus. God the father is our creator. Jesus is the one that reveals who the father is. And then the Holy Spirit comes along and says, I am here to teach you, remind you, show you over and over and over again. Because the work of being in love, in a state of being that you know you are loved is a thing that we work on all the time. It's not, we get it and we've got it. We just evolve and evolve and evolve until we become the kingdom of God. Closing Prayer Let us pray. Father, we have a hard time dealing with things that we can't fully understand. But we do know what love is. We do know what it feels like to love someone or to have them love us. Help us to realize this is the major commandment that God has called us to be. Lovers, caretakers, people that support one another. That's the work. That's the goal of all faith and truth. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 285The Saint of the day is Saint Catherine of SienaSaint Catherine of Siena's Story The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached through time. She was the 23rd child of Jacopo and Lapa Benincasa and grew up as an intelligent, cheerful, and intensely religious person. Catherine disappointed her mother by cutting off her hair as a protest against being overly encouraged to improve her appearance in order to attract a husband. Her father ordered her to be left in peace, and she was given a room of her own for prayer and meditation. She entered the Dominican Third Order at 18 and spent the next three years in seclusion, prayer, and austerity. Gradually, a group of followers gathered around her—men and women, priests and religious. An active public apostolate grew out of her contemplative life. Her letters, mostly for spiritual instruction and encouragement of her followers, began to take more and more note of public affairs. Opposition and slander resulted from her mixing fearlessly with the world and speaking with the candor and authority of one completely committed to Christ. She was cleared of all charges at the Dominican General Chapter of 1374. Her public influence reached great heights because of her evident holiness, her membership in the Dominican Third Order, and the deep impression she made on the pope. She worked tirelessly for the crusade against the Turks and for peace between Florence and the pope. In 1378, the Great Schism began, splitting the allegiance of Christendom between two, then three, popes and putting even saints on opposing sides. Catherine spent the last two years of her life in Rome, in prayer and pleading on behalf of the cause of Pope Urban VI and the unity of the Church. She offered herself as a victim for the Church in its agony. She died surrounded by her “children” and was canonized in 1461. Catherine ranks high among the mystics and spiritual writers of the Church. In 1939, she and Francis of Assisi were declared co-patrons of Italy. Pope Paul VI named her and Teresa of Avila doctors of the Church in 1970. Her spiritual testament is found in The Dialogue. Reflection Though she lived her life in a faith experience and spirituality far different from that of our own time, Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord to take flesh in her own life. Events which might make us wince or chuckle or even yawn fill her biographies: a mystical experience at six, childhood betrothal to Christ, stories of harsh asceticism, her frequent ecstatic visions. Still, Catherine lived in an age which did not know the rapid change of 21st-century mobile America. The value of her life for us today lies in her recognition of holiness as a goal to be sought over the course of a lifetime. Saint Catherine of Siena is a Patron Saint of: EuropeFire PreventionItaly Click here for more on Saint Catherine of Siena! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

For most of the 14th century, the popes lived in Avignon, France. They had their reasons for moving there. But saintly Christians, like Saint Catherine of Siena, convinced them to return to Rome for the sake of unity, which is the will of the Father.

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Today's readings First Reading: Acts 14:5-18 Psalm: Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 Gospel: Jn 14:21-26 Catholic Radio Network

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

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of Holy Week Lectionary: 258The Saint of the day is Saint Catherine of GenoaSaint Catherine of Genoa's story Going to confession one day was the turning point of Catherine's life. When Catherine was born, many Italian nobles were supporting Renaissance artists and writers. The needs of the poor and the sick were often overshadowed by a hunger for luxury and self-indulgence. Catherine's parents were members of the nobility in Genoa. At 13, she attempted to become a nun but failed because of her age. At 16, she married Julian, a nobleman who turned out to be selfish and unfaithful. For a while she tried to numb her disappointment by a life of selfish pleasure. One day in confession she had a new sense of her own sins and how much God loved her. She reformed her life and gave good example to Julian, who soon turned from his self-centered life of distraction. Julian's spending, however, had ruined them financially. He and Catherine decided to live in the Pammatone, a large hospital in Genoa, and to dedicate themselves to works of charity there. After Julian's death in 1497, Catherine took over management of the hospital. She wrote about purgatory which, she said, begins on earth for souls open to God. Life with God in heaven is a continuation and perfection of the life with God begun on earth. Exhausted by her life of self-sacrifice, Catherine died September 15, 1510, and was canonized in 1737. The liturgical feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa is celebrated on September 15. Reflection Regular confession and frequent Communion can help us see the direction–or drift–of our life with God. People who have a realistic sense of their own sinfulness and of the greatness of God are often the ones who are most ready to meet the needs of their neighbors. Saint Catherine began her hospital work with enthusiasm and was faithful to it through difficult times because she was inspired by the love of God, a love which was renewed in her by the Scriptures and the sacraments. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Today's Topics: 1) Spiritual Warfare Questions and Answers 2, 3, 4) In Part 15 of this series, Jesse and Eddie discuss "How to Remove Generational Spirits," beginning on page 86, in The Liber Christo Method of Healing and Deliverance, by Dr. Dan Schneider