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Read OnlineJesus said to the Jewish crowds: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” John 6:51–52It must have been shocking to Jesus' listeners the first time He boldly proclaimed that He would give His flesh as spiritual food. Their reaction makes this clear: “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus did not back down or soften what He had just proclaimed. Instead, He began a lengthy and direct discourse, starting with these words:“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (John 6:53–56)What would you have thought had you been among the first hearers? We're told the people quarreled, indicating division. Some, we later read, murmured among themselves, saying: “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” And tragically, many of Jesus' disciples left Him and returned to their former way of life (cf. John 6:60–66).Despite this apparent failure and loss of disciples, Jesus did not retract or revise His teaching. Instead, He turned to the Twelve and asked if they too wished to leave. Peter, with clarity and faith, responded with one of the most profound statements of discipleship in all of Scripture: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God” (cf. John 6:67–69).In many ways, Peter's words are as important for us today as Jesus' own words introducing the Eucharist. Why? Because Peter shows us how to respond when we encounter divine mysteries beyond human understanding. The Eucharist is one of the most central of these mysteries.Do you believe in the Eucharist? Do you believe that it is truly the flesh and blood of the Son of God—His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity? Though many of us have learned this teaching from childhood and accept it on some level, few penetrate the depth of the mystery we behold at every Mass. Saint John Vianney spoke beautifully of the Eucharist, revealing his profound reverence for this Gift: “If we really understood the Mass, we would die for joy.” And: “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” He also said: “How beautiful it is! After the Consecration, the good God is there as He is in Heaven.”It's easy to approach the Holy Mass out of routine rather than with the depth of faith possessed by the saints. But that must be our goal. We must believe that we would truly “die of joy” if we understood the Mass.The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is our annual invitation to step back and reflect on what we believe—and how devoutly we participate in the Mass and receive Holy Communion. We need this reminder so that our worship and faith do not grow lax.Reflect today on Jesus' unwavering clarity: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.” Believe what He says. The Eucharist is not a symbol; it is the greatest Divine Mystery on earth. In the Eucharist, we kneel before God and consume Him—so that we may become what we eat: the Mystical Body of Christ.Let us close by praying the opening verses of a hymn Saint Thomas Aquinas wrote at the request of Pope Urban IV for the newly instituted Feast of Corpus Christi in 1264—the Pange Lingua, meaning, “Proclaim, O Tongue.” Down in adoration falling,Lo! the sacred Host we hail;Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,Newer rites of grace prevail;Faith for all defects supplying,Where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father,And the Son who reigns on high,With the Holy Ghost proceedingForth from each eternally,Be salvation, honor, blessing,Might, and endless majesty. Amen.The last supper, via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Read OnlineJesus said to the crowds, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. But I told you that although you have seen me, you do not believe.” John 6:35–36Some who listened to Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse must have been shocked. Those who listened with faith began to believe in Him, even though their understanding was not complete. Those who listened with skepticism were not only shocked but angered, as evidenced by their reaction. Today's Gospel marks Jesus' clearest revelation of His divine identity and mission, inviting us to accept Him into our lives.After proclaiming Himself to be the Bread of Life, Jesus reveals His unity with the Father in Heaven Who sent Him on His mission. He proclaims that He “will not reject anyone who comes to” Him because He “came down from heaven” to do the will of the Father Who sent Him. Jesus concludes with a declaration about the Father's will and Jesus' mission: “Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day” (cf. John 6:37–40). Again, without the ears of faith, what Jesus revealed must have been shocking.At that time, the people of Israel were used to listening to rabbis who interpreted the Law of Moses, the psalms, and the prophets for them. These educated teachers often spoke clearly and with authority, but never like Jesus. His clarity and authority were pronounced, and His message He taught was new. Not even the prophets of old spoke like Him. When they prophesied, they usually began by saying, “Thus says the Lord…” Jesus' teaching took a drastic shift by essentially proclaiming, “I AM the Lord…”Though some might have been skeptical and critical, it's important for us to consider those who were humble of heart who listened to Jesus' words with openness and faith. As they heard this new and amazing teaching, their hearts would have responded, “Yes!”, while their minds would have said, “I don't understand.”When we experience the gift of faith, we will find we have that same reaction. God's revealed and mysterious truths often stir our spirits first, calling us to believe, and only once we believe, is clarity given. In fact, faith often precedes understanding, inviting us to trust first and receive deeper insights in time. For that reason, we must understand that belief does not require perfect understanding. It's appropriate to believe in our spirit, even though our minds have not yet grasped the truth we believe. This is especially the case with the Eucharist.Saint John Vianney once said, “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” Do you believe that? Of all the material possessions we might obtain in this life, nothing is more valuable, important, or precious than the Eucharist. Why? Because the Eucharist is Jesus Himself. He is the Bread of Life. His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity enter our souls when we receive this precious gift.After Jesus said to the crowds, “whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst,” He said that some would not believe in Him. But those who do believe, despite an incomplete understanding of the Eucharist, are promised they will “never hunger” and “never thirst.” Clearly, the hunger and thirst Jesus speaks of are far greater than physical needs. It's the longing that comes from the depths of our being, desiring fulfillment, contentment, and peace. It's a desire to be made whole, free from guilt and shame, satisfied beyond any natural satisfaction. This is the Eucharist. Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, desiring to satisfy our souls' every longing. Reflect today on Jesus' invitation to satiate your soul's deepest hunger and thirst through the Eucharist. He calls you to a personal encounter, to find in Him the true satisfaction that the world cannot give. We attempt to acquire that satiation through many passing means, such as pleasures, comforts, indulgences, wealth, and prestige. None of it works. As you look into your soul and identify the many longings you have, turn to Him alone Who satisfies. Renew your faith in the Eucharist and receive the satiation He desires to bestow. My Eucharistic Lord, You have promised that if I come to You, You will satisfy my deepest longings, every hunger and thirst. I do come to You and believe that You are the Bread of Life, the only means to the Father. I renew my faith in Your True Presence in the Eucharist and pray that every time I receive You, my heart will be open to Your transforming love. Jesus, I trust in You.Image:  Sermon on the Mount Stained Glass via AdobeSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfmIn the Gospel, Jesus performs the miraculous sign of healing a man born blind, revealing His divine power through supernatural manifestations. Yet even as He demonstrates His identity as God Himself, some Pharisees question His authority, trapped in spiritual blindness despite the divine presence before them.This spiritual blindness persists throughout the centuries. People can stand before the supernatural, the divine, the miraculous — and still doubt. They may see the power of heaven working through prayer, through sacraments, through the intercession of Our Lady, yet choose to reduce it to something lesser.Consider the intellectual arrogance of the Pharisees. They questioned the man who was healed, demanding answers. When he spoke simply—"He is a prophet"—they cast him out, claiming he was born in sin. Their pride prevented them from seeing the truth.God often chooses the humble, the small, the unexpected. David was the youngest son, the least likely to be king. Moses hesitated, claiming he could not speak. Jeremiah resisted, feeling inadequate. Yet God took their smallness and made it a vessel for His grace.Saint John Vianney struggled with Latin in seminary. His classmates doubted him. But the bishop asked: Does he pray? Does he love Our Lady? The answer was yes. And the Lord worked wonders through this man of holy simplicity.This is how the Lord works. What the world values as important is not as important as the holy simplicity of one who desires intimacy with God. David was known as the man after God's own heart—not because he was perfect, but because he had sincerity of heart that kept returning to the Lord.Let us never succumb to spiritual blindness. Let us always see the beautiful presence of God in His miracles and wonders. When Jesus shines in this world, it is often through holy simplicity that leads us to a relationship with God truer than anything of the intellectual realm can bring. ★ Support this podcast ★

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031226.cfmFather Daniel Klimek, PhD, addresses the reality of spiritual warfare, explaining that life involves a cosmic battle between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of Hell. Too often, the Gospel is watered down to a horizontal message of kindness, yet Christianity calls believers to a vertical relationship with God that empowers horizontal love. This deeper reality gives life eternal meaning as part of a great epic story, including a long battle between light and darkness.Father Daniel discusses the devil appearing to saints like Padre Pio, John Vianney, and Faustina, wise Christians who saw that praying for others infuriated the enemy and frustrated the designs of hell. Our Lady of Fatima revealed to the three shepherd children a vision of hell, explaining that many souls are lost because no one prays or sacrifices for them. Through prayer, fasting, and the Rosary, the faithful can help Jesus and Mary save souls from the grasp of the demonic.Believers should hope, not merely for mercy on the day of judgment, but to stand before God with thousands of souls saved through their intercession. Our particular jobs or state of life matters less than the universal vocation: Christian discipleship, which is meant to be lived so that we are each a radiant light bringing souls to Heaven. Saint John Vianney heard the devil say, "I hate you, Vianney, because you have taken more than a thousand souls from me."Temptation comes from three sources: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Not every temptation originates from the devil, and using him as a scapegoat is unhealthy. A strong spiritual life — daily prayer, frequent well-prepared reception of the Eucharist, spiritual reading, and custody of the senses — cultivates an interior life within a spiritual fortress that weakens concupiscence (the tendency of our fallen human nature toward sin).Rather than reciting prayers solely at day's end, believers should pray throughout the day. Invoking the sacred names of Jesus and Mary invites their presence. The final words of saints often include these names, showing intimacy with our Lord and Our Lady. Nothing should be done without them. ★ Support this podcast ★

In honor of Vocations Awareness, join SJVC's four Permanent Deacons for a discussion on their calling and journey in this vocation. Deacon Jim Friend, Director of Mission Advancement, facilitates a panel with Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director of Consultation Services; Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for Suicide Awareness and Education Program; and Deacon Dan Giblin, former Spiritual Care Advisor for SJVC and now facilitator of SJVC's Grace and Gratitude Program for AA. Learn more about Saint John Vianney Center by visiting our website at www.sjvcenter.org

Saint John Vianney speaks on Holy Communion being the Body, Blood,Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Pentecost X, 2025.

Today's Topics: 1) Saint John Vianney told a woman that her husband repented and called out to the Lord after he jumped off to his suicide https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/miracle-worker-ars 2, 3, 4) The Bohemian Grove, a satanic place exposed by occultist https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.541966202622452&s=1

Two sermons by Saint John Vianney. One on Religious pictures and the other on the Word of God.

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Ozzy Osbourne's complex life of faith (Romans 7) https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/ozzy-osbournes-complex-life-of-faith/ 3, 4) "He drags me about the room" - Saint John Vianney's late night battles with Satan https://www.churchpop.com/he-drags-me-about-the-room-saint-john-vianneys-late-night-battles-with-satan/

Today's Topics:1, 2, 3, 4) Father Charles Murr joins Terry Gospel - Luke 9:28b-36 - Jesus took Peter, John, and James  and went up a mountain to pray. While He was praying His Face changed in appearance  and His clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with Him, Moses and Elijah,  who appeared in glory and spoke of His exodus  that He was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep,  but becoming fully awake,  they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him. As they were about to part from Him, Peter said to Jesus,  “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a Voice that said,  “This is My chosen Son; listen to Him.” After the Voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time  tell anyone what they had seen. Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord O Lord Jesus, have mercy upon us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Gospel Matthew 14:13-21 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, "This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves." He said to them, "There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves." But they said to him, "Five loaves and two fish are all we have here." Then he said, "Bring them here to me," and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over– twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children. Reflection I can't imagine what it was like for the disciples getting to know Jesus. Seeing him do such mighty works, mighty signs, healing, raising people from the dead. In this passage, there's a miracle. But it's so interesting the way it unfolds, because it is about God's capacity to feed and care for his people. But it's being given to the disciples, it's being given to all of us. And when we see this mysterious abundance, we need to understand that you and I carry within us a divinity much like Jesus. And there are ways in which we can feed and care for one another. It may seem that our care and feeding is not enough, but that's the mystery. The mystery is when we've been blessed by the gift of divinity within us. There's no limits to what we can do. Closing Prayer Father, sharing your ministry with us is essential for us to understand our role, and keep us free of those things that create doubt, or also give us a sense of our own individual power. Bless us with the ability to carry your divinity to the world. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Lectionary: 407The Saint of the day is Saint John Vianney: The Patron Saint of Parish PriestsSaint John Vianney is the Patron Saint of: Diocesan Priests Parish Priests Learn more about St. John Vianney! FAQs What is Saint John Vianney known for? Saint John Vianney, also known as the Curé d'Ars, is widely known and revered for his tireless dedication to hearing confessions and guiding people toward spiritual conversion. He spent long hours in the confessional, often sacrificing sleep and physical comfort to help others find peace with God. His deep understanding of human nature and compassionate approach made him a beloved confessor, with many seeking his counsel and guidance. What were St. John Vianney’s miracles? Saint John Vianney is known for many miracles, strengthening his reputation as a holy man. These include healing the sick and infirm, providing miraculous provisions for his orphanage despite facing financial difficulties and being able to read souls during confession. Many people attribute their spiritual conversions and changed lives to his intercession and prayers. These miracles continue to inspire faith in Saint John Vianney’s sanctity and powerful connection with God. So, he is truly an inspiration for all who seek guidance in our spiritual journey. What did St. John Vianney eat? Saint John Vianney was known for his severe fasting and self-discipline as part of his spiritual journey. He believed in following the example of Jesus, who fasted for 40 days in the desert and saw it as a way to purify his soul and draw closer to God. As a result, Saint John Vianney’s diet mainly consisted of boiled potatoes and bread, with occasional vegetables or eggs. This simple and humble diet allowed him to focus on God rather than material comforts, and he often offered up his physical hunger as a sacrifice for others. Despite financial difficulties in running La Providence orphanage, Saint John Vianney never compromised on his strict fasting routine. His dedication to this spiritual practice is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-discipline and sacrifice in our pursuit of holiness and closeness with God. What is another name for St. John Vianney? Saint John Vianney is also known as the Curé d’Ars, which translates to “Priest of Ars” in English. This title refers to his pastoral role as the parish priest of the small French village of Ars, where he served for over 40 years. As the only priest in a village filled with religious skeptics and lukewarm Catholics, Saint John Vianney faced immense challenges in his ministry. But through his dedication and selfless service, he transformed the village into a center of spiritual revival and devotion. He spent countless hours hearing confessions, offering guidance and counsel to those seeking help, and providing spiritual direction to the community. His love for God and the people of Ars earned him the title of “Curé d’Ars,” a name that continues to be associated with his legacy as a holy and devoted priest. So, Saint John Vianney is truly an inspiration for all who seek to serve God’s people with love, humility, and determination. What is the prayer of St. John Vianney? One of the most well-known prayers attributed to Saint John Vianney is the “Act of Love,” a simple yet powerful prayer that reflects his deep spiritual devotion and humility. In this prayer, he acknowledges his love for God and desires to serve Him. He recognizes his unworthiness and asks for forgiveness and strength to do God’s will. This act of surrender and trust in God’s mercy showcases Saint John Vianney’s humility and complete reliance on God. How old was St. John Vianney when he died? Saint John Vianney passed away at the age of 73 after spending over 40 years as the parish priest of Ars. Despite facing physical ailments and exhaustion from his intense ministry, he continued to serve his parishioners with unwavering dedication and love. Even in his final days, Saint John Vianney was found hearing confessions and offering guidance to those seeking spiritual help. His tireless efforts in the confessional and selfless service to others until the end reflect his deep commitment to his calling as a priest. What is special about St. John Vianney? Saint John Vianney’s life was filled with unique qualities that inspire and guide people toward a deeper relationship with God. One of the most notable characteristics of his life was his profound humility, which shone through in his actions and interactions with others. Despite being known as a holy man and spiritual guide, Saint John Vianney never considered himself worthy or deserving of such titles. He saw himself as merely an instrument in God’s hands and humbly accepted all praise and honor directed towards him as a reflection of God’s goodness. What is St. John Mary Vianney the patron saint of? Saint John Mary Vianney is the patron saint of parish priests, a title given to him in recognition of his exemplary dedication to his pastoral duties and the transformative impact he had on his community in Ars, France. He was also the patron saint of Diocesan Priests, Confessors, and Faithful Parish Priests. His canonization in 1925 was a testament to his holiness and devotion to God. His feast day is August 4, the day of his passing into eternal life. Could St. John Vianney read souls? One of the most well-known aspects of Saint John Vianney’s spiritual gifts was his ability to read souls. Many people who came to confession with him reported feeling as though he could see into their hearts and understand their deepest thoughts and struggles. This gift allowed him to provide personalized and profound guidance for each individual, addressing their specific needs and offering comfort and encouragement. It also helped him understand the human condition more deeply, allowing him to offer insights and advice that resonated deeply with those seeking his help. Want to learn more about this great saint? Click here! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest. Today's readings First Reading: Ezekiel 3:17-21 Psalm: Psalm 117:1bc, 2 Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:1 Catholic Radio Network

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St. John Vianney...a priest for the people...in love with God!

Memorial of Saint John Vianney, PriestMatthew 9:35-10:1Then he summoned his twelve disciplesand gave them authority over unclean spiritsto drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.

+ Memorial of Saint John Vianney, PriestHoly Gospel according to Matthew 14: 13 – 21“When Jesus learned of the death of John the Baptist, He withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by Himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns.When He disembarked and saw the vast crowd, His Heart was moved with pity for them, and He cured their sick.When it was evening, the disciples approached Him and said, “This is a deserted place, and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”Then He said, “Bring them here to me,” and He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over twelve wicker baskets full.Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.”The Gospel of the Lord.

"My people heard not my voice, and Israel obeyed me not; So I gave them up to the hardness of their hearts; they walked according to their own counsels." Sing with joy to God our help.A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 14:13-21, today's readings).Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over–twelve wicker baskets full.Jesus has just heard of the death of John the Baptist. From the same chapter of Matthew's Gospel, we see Jesus respond to the new's that John's disciples shared with him. Matthew tells us that Jesus withdraws to a deserted place by himself by boat but the crowds soon find out about this and go by foot to meet him as he disembarks. Jesus' response to this is not at all what one might imagine. On hearing devastating news about his cousin John, withdrawing and insisting on time alone would be understood, even expected. Yet, Jesus sees the crowd and Matthew says that "his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick." When the disciples tell Jesus there is not enough food for the crowds and that they should go buy some, Jesus tells them: "There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves." By saying this, Jesus teaches them to provide for others as life-giving bearers of the word and also to give them a greater opportunity to trust completely in him, the true food of the Word made flesh.Father in heaven, give me the true food I need today to sustain me in your compassion even as I look to the needs of others, as Jesus said, to give them some food myself. For the times today when I am unaware that you are present, orient me to you again so that I walk in your ways. Just as the crowds went on foot to meet Jesus at the other shore, I want to move with confidence throughout the day to know firsthand your ever-present healing and compassion. And give me the grace to be a means of that to others. Saint John Vianney, 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.image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:S%C3%A3o_Jo%C3%A3o_Maria_Vianney.png

Mt 14:13-21When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist,he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself.The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns.When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd,his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said,"This is a deserted place and it is already late;dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villagesand buy food for themselves."He said to them, "There is no need for them to go away;give them some food yourselves."But they said to him,"Five loaves and two fish are all we have here."Then he said, "Bring them here to me,"and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,he said the blessing, broke the loaves,and gave them to the disciples,who in turn gave them to the crowds.They all ate and were satisfied,and they picked up the fragments left over–twelve wicker baskets full.Those who ate were about five thousand men,not counting women and children.

Sermon on Charity by Saint John Vianney.

Sermon by Saint John Vianney.

Joseph talks to author Kevin Wells about St. John Vianney and his lessons for parents today.Purchase Kevin's book here: https://kevinwells.org/booksKevin Wells is a Catholic writer, speaker, and former sports reporter with the Tampa Tribune, where he covered major-league baseball. He is the author of the best-selling Catholic book The Priests We Need to Save the Church (Sophia, 2019) and Burst, A Story of God's Grace When Life Falls Apart (Servant). His most recent best-selling book, Priest and Begger, tells the story of the heroic life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, a priest from Washington DC who went on to serve the poor in South Korea. Within 15 years, Father Schwartz had changed the course of Korean history, founding and reforming orphanages, hospitals, hospices, clinics, schools, and the Sisters of Mary, a Korean religious order dedicated to the sickest of the sick and the poorest of the poor. All the while, he himself—like the Sisters—lived the same hard poverty as the people he served and loved.Wells is currently the president of the Monsignor Thomas Wells Society for Vocations. He also serves a Director of Public Relations for World Villages of Children, which supports the works of Fr. Al Schwartz. His work with youths earned him the James Cardinal Hickey National Figure Award from the Archdiocese of Washington. He lives in Millersville, Md., with his wife and three children. Learn more at https://kevinwells.org/ As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/join our free resource library platform herecatch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/podcasts/see what we have upcoming in terms of events here: https://ouroutpost.org/events/send us an email at hello@ouroutpost.organd please rate, review, and share!If you're a Catholic husband, feel free to sign up for some time to chat with Joseph! https://bookme.name/ouroutpost/45-minutes-with-joseph

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Humility—the forgotten foundation of spiritual growth. While most spiritual teachings warn against pride, far fewer emphasize cultivating its counterpart. Yet as we discover in this profound Lenten reflection, humility isn't merely the absence of pride but the essential virtue that makes all other virtues possible.Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, we examine the stark contrast between the prideful Pharisees and Christ's humble disciples. What made the difference in their ability to recognize Jesus as the Messiah? The answer lies in that first, crucial disposition of soul: humility. As we learn from the beautiful examples of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and countless saints throughout history, humility becomes not a path to insignificance but the very "gateway of salvation."The wisdom of Saint John Vianney resonates throughout our discussion: "Humility is to the other virtues what the chain is to the rosary. Take away humility and all of the virtues disappear." This profound insight reveals why pride is so dangerous—it doesn't merely exist alongside other virtues but actively corrupts them from within. Through practical resolutions and reflections on the challenging Litany of Humility prayer, we discover tools for cultivating authentic humility in our daily lives. But beware—when you pray to be delivered from the desire for recognition and approval, God might just answer that prayer in unexpected ways! Are you ready to embrace true humility this Lenten season?Listen as we explore this essential spiritual practice and prepare for tomorrow's reflection on the Christian meaning of suffering. Together, let's follow Christ's perfect example of humility through his passion and discover the freedom that comes from releasing our grip on pride.Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

Full Text of ReadingsEighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 113The Saint of the day is Saint John VianneySaint John Vianney’s Story A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal schooling, which inadequately prepared him for seminary studies. His failure to comprehend Latin lectures forced him to discontinue. But his vision of being a priest urged him to seek private tutoring. After a lengthy battle with the books, John was ordained. Situations calling for “impossible” deeds followed him everywhere. As pastor of the parish at Ars, John encountered people who were indifferent and quite comfortable with their style of living. His vision led him through severe fasts and short nights of sleep. With Catherine Lassagne and Benedicta Lardet, he established La Providence, a home for girls. Only a man of vision could have such trust that God would provide for the spiritual and material needs of all those who came to make La Providence their home. His work as a confessor is John Vianney's most remarkable accomplishment. In the winter months he was to spend 11 to 12 hours daily reconciling people with God. In the summer months this time was increased to 16 hours. Unless a man was dedicated to his vision of a priestly vocation, he could not have endured this giving of self day after day. Many people look forward to retirement and taking it easy, doing the things they always wanted to do but never had the time. But John Vianney had no thoughts of retirement. As his fame spread, more hours were consumed in serving God's people. Even the few hours he would allow himself for sleep were disturbed frequently by the devil. Who, but a man with vision, could keep going with ever-increasing strength? In 1929, Pope Pius XI named him the patron of parish priests worldwide. Reflection Indifference toward religion, coupled with a love for material comfort, seem to be common signs of our times. A person from another planet observing us would not likely judge us to be pilgrim people, on our way to somewhere else. John Vianney on the other hand, was a man on a journey, with his goal before him at all times. Saint John Vianney is the Patron Saint of: Diocesan PriestsParish Priests Learn more about St. John Vianney! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Saint John Vianney tells us that we must make a choice. Whom will we choose?

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the classic PKD short story, The Pre-persons. The work is a well written example of what happens when the lines we draw between good andf evil are so arbitrary. What does a human being become a person… and when is it okay to kill that person. In current events, Obama might be gay. Taliban closes beauty salons. Government hearing on UFOs. They found Nero's. The earth is going through a boiling phase. India upset with China. Inflatable flies away and kills man and injurs child. Trump indicted… again. Fossils found in Peru. Germans hold requiem for glacier. Mayan Mass coming. Covid shots led to stillbirths. Biden outlaws lightbulbs. In the land of nonsense, bear found in spa. Fake bear in China. Slow woman runs slow. SHOW NOTES: That's bear-ly believable!https://apnews.com/article/iraq-dubai-escaped-bear-airplane-cargo-airport-0c58ebbac661e51fa6fed40b4db3e994More bear-ly believable anticshttps://apnews.com/article/bear-backyard-jacuzzi-pool-california-16549bf7609e1a9b6e2e3fc28a807cb7And sometimes people just don't believe ithttps://people.com/china-zoo-denies-bears-are-humans-in-disguise-7567574Usually sports, especially women's sports, isn't worth even thinking about...but what aren't we being told here?https://apnews.com/article/somalia-slow-runner-video-2bafeb6d93de898d9c3cb36070c285ccI only include this story to ask: What are "dummies"?https://news.sky.com/story/essex-police-investigate-reports-of-man-taking-dummies-from-babies-mouths-12936871 Mississippi forces parents to watch ‘vaccine education video' before requesting religious exemption https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mississippi-forces-parents-to-watch-vaccine-education-video-before-requesting-religious-exemption/ DeSantis rules out RFK Jr. as running mate, but is open to ‘siccing' him on the FDA, CDC https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/desantis-rules-out-rfk-jr-as-running-mate-but-is-open-to-siccing-him-on-the-fda-cdc/ Christians arrested for singing hymns during COVID lockdown win $300k lawsuit https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christians-arrested-for-singing-hymns-during-covid-lockdown-win-300k-lawsuit/ PETITION: Join LifeSiteNews in urging the US Supreme Court to end abortion once and for all https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/petition-join-lifesitenews-in-urging-the-us-supreme-court-to-end-abortion-once-and-for-all/ German archdiocese celebrates ‘ecumenical requiem' for melting glacier with female Protestant ‘pastor' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/german-archdiocese-celebrates-ecumenical-requiem-for-melting-glacier-with-female-protestant-pastor/ Alberta man denied euthanasia request after regretting gender mutilation surgery https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-man-denied-euthanasia-request-after-regretting-gender-mutilation-surgery/ French bishop bans the Latin Mass at the shrine of Saint John Vianney, patron saint of priests https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trfrench-bishop-bans-the-latin-mass-at-the-shrine-of-saint-john-vianney-patron-saint-of-priests/ Vatican considering ‘Mayan rite' of Mass after Mexican bishops overwhelmingly approve it https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/vatican-considering-mayan-rite-of-mass-after-mexican-bishops-overwhelmingly-approve-it/ Increase in miscarriages, stillbirths directly linked to COVID shots, data show – health officials ‘should have known' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/increase-in-miscarriages-stillbirths-directly-linked-to-covid-shots-data-show-health-officials-should-have-known/ Pro-life leaders challenge DeSantis to openly support federal heartbeat abortion ban https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-leaders-challenge-desantis-to-openly-support-federal-heartbeat-abortion-ban/ Elon Musk slams ESG as ‘communism rebranded,' calls out BlackRock, Vanguard https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/elon-musk-slams-esg-say-its-communism-rebranded-calls-out-blackrock-vanguard/ Elon Musk has blasted ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) scores and called the concept “communism rebranded.” Meta begins blocking news access for all Canadians following Trudeau gov't Bill C-18 https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/meta-begins-blocking-news-access-for-all-canadians-following-trudeau-govt-bill-c-18/ Archbishop Fernández suggests Pope Francis might allow people in grave sin to receive Communio https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archbishop-fernandez-suggests-pope-francis-might-allow-people-in-grave-sin-to-receive-communion/ Cardinal-designate Victor Fernández stated earlier this year that Pope Francis is ‘helping us to be free from those patterns' of moral teaching on prohibiting reception of Holy Communion in grave sin. biology professor files complaint after college fired him for teaching chromosomes determine sex https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biology-professor-files-complaint-after-college-fired-him-for-teaching-chromosomes-determine-sex/ Biden ban on incandescent light bulbs takes effect, forcing Americans to settle for LEDs https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/biden-ban-on-incandescent-light-bulbs-takes-effect-forcing-americans-to-settle-for-leds/ VIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS VIEW ON GOOGLE PODCASTS VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON AUDIBLE VIEW ON CASTBOX VIEW ON PODCASTADDICT VIEW ON STITCHER VIEW ON BITCHUTE VIEW ON RUMBLE VIEW ON TUNE-IN VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

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Published: January 17, 2023 The Saint John Vianney Center (SJVC) brings 76 years of service to Catholic Clergy, Consecrated Men and Women Religious, and Clergy of other Christian denominations worldwide. David Shellenberger, President, and CEO, joins Jim Friend to discuss how SJVC helps to identify and navigate the areas of stress and anxiety, emotional and addiction concerns, spiritual struggles, and health and medical needs of their clients. SJVC has created programs that provide the accompaniment and tools to inspire, heal, renew and restore a person's physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being to live a healthy lifestyle and an effective ministry. Jim Friend also explains in this episode that he has joined the team at SJVC as their new Director of Mission Advancement. This episode launches a new year and a new era for our podcast, and we hope you will join us on this journey. On our next show: The Four Ways Forward: Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World with the author, Susan Windley-Daoust This episode is sponsored by: Changing Our World About David ShellenbergerDavid Shellenberger, RN, BSN, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint John Vianney Center. In this role, he works to increase awareness of SJVC's prevention and educational services, as well as its assessment and behavioral health treatment programs. David served as Chief Operating Officer at SJVC since 2014 and has worked at the center since 2008. Previously, he was the Chief Nursing Officer responsible for all clinical practice and medical care performed by the nursing department. Past positions also included Infection Control and Patient Safety Officer and Director of the Complex Extended Stay Program. David helped develop the weight management and wellness program at the Saint John Vianney Center which assists residents with weight loss and healthy living through diet, education, treatment, and emotional and spiritual support. David also provides workshops for SJVC as part of our outreach services. Topics include Stress Management, Health, Wellness and Weight Management. He has over 15 years of administrative experience in various healthcare settings, including Beaumont at Bryn Mawr in Bryn Mawr, PA, and HCR Manor Care in Pottstown, PA. David received his BSN from York College of Pennsylvania and maintains his RN license through the State of Pennsylvania. Watch the video presentation of this discussion. https://youtu.be/NUtQ6Q1BuX8 Recorded: Friday, January 13, 2023 Don't miss Changing Our World's FORGING FORWARDDon't miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Lectionary: 405The Saint of the day is Saint John VianneySaint John Vianney’s Story A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal schooling, which inadequately prepared him for seminary studies. His failure to comprehend Latin lectures forced him to discontinue. But his vision of being a priest urged him to seek private tutoring. After a lengthy battle with the books, John was ordained. Situations calling for “impossible” deeds followed him everywhere. As pastor of the parish at Ars, John encountered people who were indifferent and quite comfortable with their style of living. His vision led him through severe fasts and short nights of sleep. With Catherine Lassagne and Benedicta Lardet, he established La Providence, a home for girls. Only a man of vision could have such trust that God would provide for the spiritual and material needs of all those who came to make La Providence their home. His work as a confessor is John Vianney's most remarkable accomplishment. In the winter months he was to spend 11 to 12 hours daily reconciling people with God. In the summer months this time was increased to 16 hours. Unless a man was dedicated to his vision of a priestly vocation, he could not have endured this giving of self day after day. Many people look forward to retirement and taking it easy, doing the things they always wanted to do but never had the time. But John Vianney had no thoughts of retirement. As his fame spread, more hours were consumed in serving God's people. Even the few hours he would allow himself for sleep were disturbed frequently by the devil. Who, but a man with vision, could keep going with ever-increasing strength? In 1929, Pope Pius XI named him the patron of parish priests worldwide. Reflection Indifference toward religion, coupled with a love for material comfort, seem to be common signs of our times. A person from another planet observing us would not likely judge us to be pilgrim people, on our way to somewhere else. John Vianney on the other hand, was a man on a journey, with his goal before him at all times. Saint John Vianney is the Patron Saint of: Diocesan PriestsParish Priests Learn more about St. John Vianney! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest. Today's readings First Reading: EZ 3:17-21 Psalm: Ps 117:1bc, 2 Gospel: Mt 9:35-10:1 Catholic Radio Network

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Today is the feast of Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of all priests. Father Kubicki shares the story of how Saint John brought deep faith back to his community and reads a prayer about love for God written by this great priest.

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

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis met with 13 survivors of clerical sex abuse on his first day in Portugal and urged the Church to listen to “the anguished cry of the victims.” The emotional private meeting at Lisbon's apostolic nunciature, or Vatican embassy, on Wednesday night was a moment of “intense listening” by the pope and lasted more than an hour, according to the Vatican. Representatives from Catholic institutions working for the protection of minors in Portugal accompanied the victims. In a speech to Portuguese clergy immediately before the pope's encounter with the abuse survivors, Francis acknowledged the “anger with which some people view the Church” due to “the scandals that have marred her face.” Pope Francis called for “a humble, ongoing purification, starting with the anguished cry of the victims, who must always be accepted and listened to.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254988/pope-francis-meets-with-clerical-abuse-survivors-urges-church-to-hear-victims-anguished-cry Church attendance has dropped off since the pandemic for Generation X more sharply than for other age groups, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 adults conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that the percentage of people ages 39 to 57 who attended a worship service during the week, either in person or online, fell to 28% in 2023, down from 41% in 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported this week. Gen Xers saw the largest percentage drop among the age groups surveyed. The percentage of Gen Xers who worship weekly is now as low as among millennials, at 28%, the survey posits. In fact, the oft-maligned millennial generation experienced during the pandemic the least amount of change in their perspectives about the Christian faith and their participation in biblical practice, the researchers assert. Among baby boomers, the results of this survey suggest a slight upward trend in church attendance in the past three years, the only age group for which this was true. Participation among the elderly fell only slightly. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254992/generation-xers-church-attendance-drops-to-millennial-levels-survey-suggests The shooter who killed nearly a dozen in an antisemitic 2018 massacre was sentenced to death Wednesday by a federal jury. He is the first person to be condemned to death under the Biden administration, which placed the federal death penalty under moratorium in 2021. The October 2018 shooting saw Robert Bowers, 50, enter Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue during morning Shabbat prayer services. He killed 11 and injured several, including police officers. Bowers' attorneys argued that he suffers from mental illness, a suggestion that prosecutors disputed. As a candidate for president, Joe Biden, a Catholic, called for the elimination of the death penalty. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254986/tree-of-life-synagogue-shooter-handed-federal-death-penalty Today, the Church celebrates Saint John Vianney, patron of priests. As a parish priest in 19th century France, he prayed and worked for the conversion of his parishioners. Although he saw himself as unworthy of his mission as pastor, he allowed himself to be consumed by the love of God as he served the people. His reputation as a confessor grew rapidly, and pilgrims traveled from all over France to come to him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Firmly committed to the conversion of the people, he would spend up to 16 hours a day in the confessional. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-mary-vianney-322

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April 28: Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr 1803–1841 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of Oceania Musumusu axed him to death for no reason at all In Paris, just a few blocks down the Rue du Bac from the shrine of the Miraculous Medal, is a fine, imposing stone building. There are a lot of fine, imposing stone buildings in Paris, so from the outside this one is not exceptional. But once the visitor passes inside the complex of chapel, museum, dormitories, and garden, he understands what a venerable institution he is visiting—The Paris Foreign Mission Society. Approximately 4,500 missionaries went forth from this unique Society, mostly to Southeast Asia, to build the Church and preach the Gospel. From its beginnings in the seventeenth century until today, but most conspicuously in the nineteenth century, hundreds of priests and bishops from the Society were martyred, died violent deaths, or fell victim to tropical diseases. Of these, twenty-three Paris Foreign Missionaries are canonized saints.  Other non-martyr French saints of the same era—Saint John Vianney, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Catherine Laboure—together with the missionary martyrs, sparkle as the jewels in the crown of the vibrant Church of nineteenth-century France. Today's saint, Peter Chanel, was just one such Frenchman who left the comfort and familiarity of home to become a daring and rugged missionary priest. Peter Chanel grew up in rural France working as a shepherd. While in school, he loved to read about French foreign missionaries and wanted to emulate them. So he decided, “I will become a missionary priest!” After seminary studies, Peter was ordained a diocesan priest and served in parishes. But a few years later, he became one of the founding members of the Society of Mary, the Marists. And as a Marist father, he voyaged on the high seas to at last fulfill his missionary dreams. He sailed to one of the most tiny, remote, and unknown islands in the South Pacific. In 1837 Father Peter Chanel stepped ashore the speck of volcanic rock called Futuna to preach there, for the very first time, the name of Jesus Christ. On unknown Futuna, Father Chanel gave his all, at first drip by drip and then all at once. A lay brother who was with him later said of Father Chanel, “Because of his labors, he was often burned by the heat of the sun and famished with hunger, and he would return home wet with perspiration and completely exhausted. Yet he always remained in good spirits, courageous and energetic…” His apostolic labors generated few converts, but there was some progress nonetheless. Like so many missionaries, Peter had to overcome the counter-witness given by fellow European Christians trading in the area who cared little about their religion. In 1841 when the local Chieftain's son asked to be baptized, the Chieftain sent his son-in-law, Musumusu, to stop the conversion. A fight within the family ensued. Musumusu then went to Father Chanel's home and clubbed the priest with an axe until his blood puddled in the dirt. Father Peter was not yet forty years old when his missionary dream was fulfilled in martyrdom, giving Oceania its patron saint. The island of Futuna, in which our saint had such mixed success, converted completely and totally a few years after Saint Peter's martyrdom. Musumusu himself repented of his crime and was baptized. The island is, even in modern times, almost one hundred percent Catholic. An impressive church is the heart and center of every small town. Saint Peter Chanel's body now rests in a large Basilica in the city of Poi. The beauty and smell of tropical flowers always adorn the church. And on the night of April 27, the vigil of his Feast Day, hundreds of Futunians sleep outside the Basilica waiting for the festivities of their saint's feast day to begin the next morning. The brief life and sudden death of Saint Peter Chanel is powerful proof of how the blood of the martyrs waters the seeds of the Church. One sows, another reaps, and still another enjoys the harvest. Saint Peter Chanel, by your suffering and death, you converted a people. You were fearless in adventuring far from home to preach the Gospel. May your blood, spilled so long ago, continue to infuse all missionaries with courage and perseverance in their labors.

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Wisdom Wednesday: How To Get The Cure Of Ars, Savanarola And Catholic Integralists To Dance On The Head Of A Pin with Brother Andre Marie Special Guest Brother Andre Marie  Follow Brother on GAB and Twitter - @Brother_Andre Host of ReConquest aired only on the Crusade Channel. It is one thing to be sorrowful but if you love you will be joyful when something happens to those that you love or when something good happens in your presence. Saint Paul says rejoice w/ those that rejoice and weep with those that weep. HEADLINE: European Court: Aborting Jesus At Mass A Sacred Right by Rod Dreher  Eloïse Bouton gets off scot-free. And there are still people -- Christians among them -- who don't know what time it is.  In an opinion rendered Oct. 13, the Strasbourg-based ECHR ruled that by punishing Bouton for her display, France violated the article of the European Convention on Human Rights that protects freedom of expression.  I remind you that in many European countries, it is against the law to say that a penis-having person who claims to be a woman is really a man. But according to the ECHR, you can commit the ultimate blasphemy on the altar of a Catholic Church, during the liturgy, and it's protected speech. Some responsible person in the UK should say the court has NO right in this matter. In the name of preserving Democracy is what they are using, by limiting your freedom of speech etc. This is a question of public blasphemy law - in this country it would go against our obscenity laws, descent laws, and others. So we aren't as bad off as Europe in this instance. TKD tells story of Saint John Vianney and the band that played at the local pub. Saint John Vianney managed to close most the saloons in his area. Dancing in France at that time was very lewd.  The common criteria was if the man and woman NOT married were holding each other close, that kind of contact was considered bad b/c they weren't married. catholicism.org Store - What Mary Wants from You by Sister Marie Gabrielle, M.I.C.M. Newpolity - https://newpolity.com HEADLINE: Are We Postliberal Yet? by Michael Hanby Personal cost he did lose 2 sons in the war so there was the human loss you must take into account w/ his thought process on all this. He was a great apologist and you shouldn't simply dismiss him. Postliberals vs Integralist  RECONQUEST Episode 339: What Is Integralism? Guest: Charles Coulombe Politics is how society aught to be governed.  On one hand you need the egg-heads. HEADLINE: Postliberalism, Integralism—What Does It All Mean? by Charles Coulombe  So you need both theoretical and practical. HEADLINE: Episode 347: The Importance of Intention by Brother Andre Marie Our Readers And Listeners Keep Us In Print & On The Air! Click here to subscribe to The CRUSADE Channel's Founders Pass Member Service & Gain 24/7 Access to Our Premium, New Talk Radio Service. www.crusadechannel.com/go What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming day with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by award winning,  25 year news veteran Janet Huxley. Followed by LIVE! From London, “The Early Show with Fiorella Nash & Friends. With the morning drive time beginning we bring out the heavy artillery The Mike Church Show! The longest running, continual, long form radio talk show in the world at the tender age of 30 years young! Our broadcast day progresses into lunch, hang out with The Barrett Brief Show hosted by Rick Barrett “giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow”. Then Kennedy Hall and The Kennedy Profession drives your afternoon by “applying Natural Law to an unnatural world”!    The CRUSADE Channel also features Reconquest with Brother André Marie, The Fiorella Files Book Review Show, The Frontlines With Joe & Joe and your favorite radio classics like Suspense!

Host Johnnette Williams shares stories about Saint John Vianney. He was a French Catholic priest and the patron saint of parish priests. Caller Jack is being set up with a blind date who is not Catholic. How should he respond? Jane has a son who has distanced himself from her since she does not agree with his choices. Caller Alex does not have peace in his job. Listen as Johnnette gives advice to these and other questions.

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

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mt 16:13-23 - Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Saint John Vianney, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day  2) Public documents reveal that the Los Angeles Unified School District has been promoting “Transgender Theory” to K-12students since 2021. The LAUSD held a panel of “queer 7th graders” at a conference that encouraged athletes to “come out.” The conference also gave out “gender-affirming clothing” and included instructions on how to refute “religious objections” to "gender theory  "https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/07/21/queer-all-school-year-los-angeles-school-district-forces-gender-theory-into-classroom/  3) America has lost faith in media: A Gallup poll has found that only 11% of American adults have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in TV news, and only 16% have such confidence in newspapers. These are "all-time low points," according to Gallup." Television news and newspapers rank nearly at the bottom" of institutions measured by the survey, said Gallup, "with only Congressgarnering less confidence from the public than TV news.”  https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/gallup-only-11-have-great-deal-confidence-tv-news-only-16  4) Sydney McLaughlin wins Gold at World Championships, breaks the world record, and gives thanks to God!  https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2022/07/wow-athlete-sydney-mclaughlin-wins-gold.html  What does the IHS monogram mean?  https://aleteia.org/2017/05/15/what-does-the-ihs-monogram-mean/

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Lectionary: 410All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint John VianneyA man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal schooling, which inadequately prepared him for seminary studies. His failure to comprehend Latin lectures forced him to discontinue. But his vision of being a priest urged him to seek private tutoring. After a lengthy battle with the books, John was ordained. Situations calling for “impossible” deeds followed him everywhere. As pastor of the parish at Ars, John encountered people who were indifferent and quite comfortable with their style of living. His vision led him through severe fasts and short nights of sleep. With Catherine Lassagne and Benedicta Lardet, he established La Providence, a home for girls. Only a man of vision could have such trust that God would provide for the spiritual and material needs of all those who came to make La Providence their home. His work as a confessor is John Vianney's most remarkable accomplishment. In the winter months he was to spend 11 to 12 hours daily reconciling people with God. In the summer months this time was increased to 16 hours. Unless a man was dedicated to his vision of a priestly vocation, he could not have endured this giving of self day after day. Many people look forward to retirement and taking it easy, doing the things they always wanted to do but never had the time. But John Vianney had no thoughts of retirement. As his fame spread, more hours were consumed in serving God's people. Even the few hours he would allow himself for sleep were disturbed frequently by the devil. Who, but a man with vision, could keep going with ever-increasing strength? In 1929, Pope Pius XI named him the patron of parish priests worldwide. Reflection Indifference toward religion, coupled with a love for material comfort, seem to be common signs of our times. A person from another planet observing us would not likely judge us to be pilgrim people, on our way to somewhere else. John Vianney on the other hand, was a man on a journey, with his goal before him at all times. Saint John Vianney is the Patron Saint of: Diocesan Priests Parish Priests Click here for more on Saint John Vianney! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Today's Topics: 1) Finding the Fallacy: Appeal to Pity Meet the Early Church Fathers: Victor of Vita 2, 3, 4) Interview

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest. Today's readings First Reading: Ezekiel 3:17-21 Psalm: Ps 117:1bc, 2 Gospel: Matthew 9:35–10:1 Catholic Radio Network