Podcast appearances and mentions of Saint Joseph

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In Week Six, the final episode of our Advent–Epiphany series, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany and reflect on Saint Joseph as the first adorer of Christ.Using Matthew 2:1–12, we explore the visit of the Magi—not with all the answers, but with curiosity, imagination, and wonder. Did they know who they were looking for? Did they bring the “right” gifts on purpose? And what does that mean for how we show up before Jesus today?This conversation moves gently into:Why presence is often the greatest gift we can offer GodHow Adoration doesn't require expertise—just honestyWhat to do when prayer feels boring, intimidating, or out of reachThe role of poverty, humility, boundaries, and community in the spiritual lifeWhy God uses our natural gifts, personalities, and even our emptinessWe also share practical encouragement for anyone new to adoration or feeling stuck in their faith: start small, stay curious, and let God meet you where you are............

Send us a textWe trace the life of Saint Brother André from orphaned child to humble doorkeeper whose faith sparked healings and built Saint Joseph's Oratory. Along the way we reflect on humility, prayer, perseverance, and how small acts of fidelity can unlock miracles today.• early hardships in rural Quebec shaping faith• vocation to Holy Cross and hidden service• the porter's lodge as a place of healing• founding and growth of Saint Joseph's Oratory• national reports of cures and conversions• interior life of silence and unceasing prayer• trials, ridicule, and obedience to the Church• beatification and canonization milestones• practical lessons in humility for modern disciples• invitation to pursue sanctification with courageVisit Journeys of Faith and open the door to miracles todayBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit Journeysoffaith.com website todayOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! Buy Me a cup of Coffee Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site! Lowest Prices and Higher discounts...

Tuesday after Epiphany Optional Memorial of St. Andre Bessette, 1845-1937; entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and was given the humble job of doorkeeper at Notre Dame College in Montreal, along with duties as sacristan, laundry worker and messenger; when he heard someone was ill, he visited to bring cheer and to pray with the sick person; when an epidemic broke out at a nearby college, André volunteered to nurse, and not one person died; after Holy Cross authorities bought property on Mount Royal, Andre raised $200 to build a small chapel and welcome visitors; by 1931, there were gleaming walls, but money ran out; “Put a statue of Saint Joseph in the middle. If he wants a roof over his head, he’ll get it”; The magnificent Oratory on Mount Royal took 50 years to build; the sickly boy who could not hold a job died at 92 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/6/26 Gospel: Mark 6:34-44

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saint André Bessette Saint André Bessette's Story Saint André Bessette expressed a saint's faith by a lifelong devotion to Saint Joseph. Sickness and weakness dogged André from birth. He was the eighth of 12 children born to a French Canadian couple near Montreal. Adopted at 12, when both parents had died, he became a farmhand. Various trades followed: shoemaker, baker, blacksmith—all failures. He was a factory worker in the United States during the boom times of the Civil War. At 25, Saint André Bessette applied for entrance into the Congregation of Holy Cross. After a year's novitiate, he was not admitted because of his weak health. But with an extension and the urging of Bishop Bourget, he was finally received. He was given the humble job of doorkeeper at Notre Dame College in Montreal, with additional duties as sacristan, laundry worker and messenger. “When I joined this community, the superiors showed me the door, and I remained 40 years,” he said. In his little room near the door, he spent much of the night on his knees. On his windowsill, facing Mount Royal, was a small statue of Saint Joseph, to whom he had been devoted since childhood. When asked about it he said, “Some day, Saint Joseph is going to be honored in a very special way on Mount Royal!” When he heard someone was ill, he visited to bring cheer and to pray with the sick person. He would rub the sick person lightly with oil taken from a lamp burning in the college chapel. Word of healing powers began to spread. When an epidemic broke out at a nearby college, André volunteered to nurse. Not one person died. The trickle of sick people to his door became a flood. His superiors were uneasy; diocesan authorities were suspicious; doctors called him a quack. “I do not cure,” he said again and again. “Saint Joseph cures.” In the end he needed four secretaries to handle the 80,000 letters he received each year. For many years the Holy Cross authorities had tried to buy land on Mount Royal. Brother André and others climbed the steep hill and planted medals of Saint Joseph. Suddenly, the owners yielded. Saint André Bessette collected $200 to build a small chapel and began receiving visitors there—smiling through long hours of listening, applying Saint Joseph's oil. Some were cured, some not. The pile of crutches, canes and braces grew. The chapel also grew. By 1931, there were gleaming walls, but money ran out. “Put a statue of Saint Joseph in the middle. If he wants a roof over his head, he'll get it.” The magnificent Oratory on Mount Royal took 50 years to build. The sickly boy who could not hold a job died at 92. Saint André Bessette is buried at the Oratory. He was beatified in 1982 and canonized in 2010. At his canonization in October 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that Saint Andre “lived the beatitude of the pure of heart.” Reflection Rubbing ailing limbs with oil or a medal? Planting a medal to buy land? Isn't this superstition? Aren't we long past that superstitious people rely only on the “magic” of a word or action. Brother André's oil and medals were authentic sacramentals of a simple, total faith in the Father who lets his saints help him bless his children.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

By the time this podcast drops, Dan Martin will be a newly married man, so congratulations, Dan! Dan Martin went to Saint Berndette's grade school and Drexel Hill Middle School, where his friends introduced him to Summer Stage. He attended Monsignor Bonner, where he was the Friar mascot. He received his degree from Saint Joseph's University and his Master's from Temple.  In 2002, Dan performed in his first children's theatre production, Bound for Broadway. He fondly recalls the 2005 production of Narnia, playing Mr. Beaver. Currently residing in Chicago, Dan and I talk about Chicago and Philadelphia cuisine. I also asked Dan some “Guest Questions” provided by his good friend Brenna Dinon. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . .We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here.Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I'm Bob Falkenstein.Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases. Please click on the link to visit Neil's BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil's work by buying downloads of your favorites.Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you're there, please rate the show and leave a comment.  If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True, please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com. I can record five guests simultaneously, so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion.You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, Bluetooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones.Support the showUpper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. Justin Heimbecker is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you can support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.

The world says Christmas is over. The Church says it has just begun.In this homily from Fr. Dom, we step into the Octave of Christmas and confront what this season actually demands of men. This is not a victory lap. This is formation. The Church keeps Christmas alive because families are under attack, fathers are distracted, and men are being pulled away from the center where God must reign.This episode places you back in front of the manger and refuses to let you look away. The Nativity is not decoration. It is a revelation. God in the flesh lies at the center of the Holy Family, and everything else takes its proper place around Him. That order matters. When God is not in the center, families fracture. When He is, grace flows.We reflect on the shepherds who dropped everything and ran to Bethlehem in haste. No hesitation. No excuses. Simple men with simple faith who abandoned worldly concerns to worship God. Their childlike faith stands in direct opposition to the pride, arrogance, and self-sufficiency that blinds so many men today.This episode also confronts hard realities. The massacre of the Holy Innocents exposes the hatred of evil for life itself. Satan targets children and families because that is where the future is formed. That is why the Church places the Holy Family front and center during the Octave of Christmas. This is spiritual warfare, and the family is the frontline.You will hear again the powerful story of a blind woman who truly saw Christ in the manger. Her faith exposes a painful truth: many who claim sight are blind, while those who trust see clearly. The manger reveals Christ born to die, the wood of the crib pointing directly to the wood of the Cross, and ultimately to the Eucharist, where Christ feeds His people.This episode challenges men directly. Fathers are called to be righteous like Saint Joseph. Husbands are called to love sacrificially. Families are called to pray together daily. No exceptions. No excuses. The domestic church rises or falls on whether men will lead with humility, obedience, and faith.The Holy Family is not meant to discourage you. It is meant to call you higher.Push play. Kneel before the manger. Then go build a family where God reigns at the center.3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode“These little hands and feet will be pierced for our transgressions.”“They dropped everything and went in haste. That is a good example for us.”“Satan wants to destroy the family. That is his number one target.”Key Takeaway for MenPut God back at the center of your home today. Pray with your wife. Pray with your children. Lead your domestic church with simple, obedient faith. If a family does not pray together, it will not stand.

 Heavenly Father, as we begin this New Year, we place our lives, our hopes, and our intentions into Your loving hands. Grant us the grace to walk closer with Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Heal our wounds, strengthen our faith, and help us to trust in Your providence in every joy and trial to come. Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and lead us ever closer to Your Son. Saint Joseph, protector and guardian, pray for us as we seek wisdom, peace, and courage. Lord, make this New Year a year of grace, a year of mercy, and a year of blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Read OnlineThe shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Luke 2:16–19 At the birth of Christ, the Blessed Mother's Immaculate Heart was full of love and grace, so full that it overflowed in superabundance. Her human heart could not contain all that consumed it. Seeing her Child, having Saint Joseph near, and being accompanied by God's creatures within that sacred cave near Bethlehem was all that she needed for her complete fulfillment. But God gave her even more.As that holy night unfolded, an angel of the Lord appeared to the poor shepherds tending their flocks in the fields. The angel announced “good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10). The angel went on to declare, “Today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:11–12). Then, a multitude of heavenly hosts appeared, glorifying God with their song of praise.Such an experience compelled these lowly shepherds to immediately seek out this newborn Messiah. When they found Him, they revealed to our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph what the angel had said to them, and “Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Luke 2:19). It is this Immaculate Heart and the motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary that we celebrate today.Because Mary's Immaculate Heart was overflowing with love and grace, these humble shepherds gave her the opportunity to share that love and grace. While they blessed her and Saint Joseph by their presence and adoration, she blessed them even more by being an instrument and mediatrix of God's love through her newborn Son.Mary was not only the mother of the flesh of her Son, but the mother of the Person Who is the Son of God. For this reason, the Church, in Her wisdom, has ascribed to her the title, “Mother of God.” Jesus was her Son, and Jesus is God. Therefore, she is rightly honored as the Mother of God.As the Mother of God, Mary's Immaculate Heart continues to overflow with love and grace. Just as she did with the shepherds on that first Christmas night, her heart continues to pour forth all that it contains upon us, her spiritual sons and daughters. The extent to which we are members of Christ's Body, the Church, is the extent to which the Blessed Mother's motherhood is active in our lives, just as it was in the life of her Son and as it touched the lives of the shepherds. Reflect today on this glorious title given to Jesus' mother—the Mother of God. As you do, ponder the role she plays in your life and in the life of the entire Church. By giving birth to the Messiah, the Son of God, she gave birth to the Church, becoming mother and mediatrix to us all. Seek her intercession, mediation, and motherhood, knowing that doing so not only honors her Son, but also cooperates with His divine plan of salvation. Most glorious Mother of God, your Immaculate Heart is overflowing with love and the fullness of grace. Your love for all of God's children compels you to share that grace with all who come to you and your divine Son. Please count me among your children and lavish upon me all that is contained in your pondering heart of pure love and grace. Mother of God, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In Week Five of our Advent to Epiphany series, we focus on Saint Joseph, Head of the Holy Family, and the reality of responding to God when life feels anything but calm. Using the story of the Flight into Egypt, this episode explores what it looks like to hear God's voice in the middle of fear, disruption, and uncertainty—and still move forward.We talk honestly about the tension between wanting peace and feeling overwhelmed, the discomfort of prayer, and the challenge of trusting God when we don't feel ready or capable. Saint Joseph doesn't say much in Scripture, but his actions show us how to lead, protect, and surrender—one faithful step at a time.If you've ever felt like you're not enough, unsure of the next move, or stretched beyond your comfort zone, this conversation is for you.Scripture Focus Matthew 2:13–15, 19–23HighlightsResponding to God instead of the noise around usWhy discomfort might be a sign we're actually listeningTrusting God with what He's placed in front of us—family, faith, and daily responsibilities..............................

Send us a textWe explore the hidden years of the Holy Family and how ordinary routines become a path to holiness. From Joseph's labor to Mary's fiat and the domestic church, we map practical ways to sanctify work, meals, and family life with Eucharistic devotion.• silence of Nazareth as a school of virtue• Saint Joseph's example and dignity of work• Mary's ongoing fiat in daily family life• the home as a domestic church• Jesus' obedience as a model for discipleship• meals as Eucharistic foreshadowing and gratitude• poverty, simplicity, and trust in providence• practical catechesis through family rhythms and prayerBe sure to click the link in the description for special news item, and since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit JourneysofFaith.com website todayHoly Family CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site! Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50% Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click Here Cannot find it let us find or create it - - Click Here Rewards Program is active - ...

Read OnlineWhen the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. Matthew 2:13–14Today we honor and ponder the family life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The love within their home exceeded that of any other household, and the love within their family poured forth upon their extended family and wider community. Scripture gives us limited details about the life of the Holy Family. What we do know is that from the very beginning, they suffered through enormous challenges.Mary's pregnancy was the first challenge they faced. She conceived the Christ Child before she and Joseph lived together. Though she knew how she conceived the Son of God, Joseph did not understand until the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. We can imagine that relatives and members of the community expressed their disapproval, given that the angel of the Lord did not reveal the truth to everyone.Jesus was born far away from their home, in the little town of Bethlehem, in a cave, where animals dwelt. Humble shepherds were their first guests, and the magi from the East soon followed. Within a year or two after Jesus' birth, this family had to uproot from their home and flee to Egypt, find accommodations, and earn a living because Herod sought to kill the child Jesus.After Herod's death, Joseph was instructed in two subsequent dreams that he could return to Israel and was to move his family to the small and unremarkable village of Nazareth. Though Nazareth was not held in high esteem, it was within this simple setting that Jesus was raised and learned the virtues of hard work, obedience, and humility. Nazareth, though overlooked by the world, became the sacred ground where the Savior of the world was prepared for His mission. Finally, given that Saint Joseph is not mentioned during the time that Jesus exercised His public ministry, it is commonly believed that Jesus and His mother experienced the human sorrow of Joseph's earthly death.Despite the hardships the Holy Family endured, the love in their home overshadowed every challenge, making their family life a source of the utmost consolation and joy. Amidst the trials they faced, the Holy Family found joy, not in worldly comforts, but in their deep union with God and with each other. Their home was a sanctuary of love, prayer, and mutual support, where God's presence was always felt. How fascinating it will be one day, in Heaven, if God reveals to us the details about the earthly and hidden life of the Holy Family. Though the angels witnessed their lives as they unfolded in time, we can hope and imagine that God, in His goodness, will share these mysteries with the saints, revealing the true beauty of the Holy Family's earthly life together. Their conversations, interactions, charity, prayer, fun, work, and all that made up their family life will be a source of eternal admiration and gratitude.Reflect today on the Holy Family. Ask God to give you insight into their lives together. As you do, use any insights as a source of inspiration for your own life and relationships with those closest to you. Though we will all fall short of the charity that permeated the home of the Holy Family, we can work to imitate them by allowing God to increase our charity toward one another. Through daily prayer, acts of sacrifice, and a commitment to love one another, we can create a family life that reflects the holiness and unity of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Your family life was holy beyond imagination. In your daily interactions, Your love was manifest and inspiring to each other and to Your relatives and friends. Please draw me into Your family life and teach me to love those in my family so that we will become a stronger community of love. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Angelica Kauffmann, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Today is December 21, 2025 - the 4th Sunday of Advent. Our celebrant was Fr. Christopher Tiano.We often think of Saint Joseph as a silent figure in the background of the Christmas story. But his "yes" was just as pivotal as Mary's. St. Thomas Aquinas suggested that Joseph didn't want to leave Mary out of doubt, but out of humility. He felt unworthy of the massive task God set before him. Sound familiar?Whether you're a new parent, starting a new job, or just trying to navigate a difficult season, we all face moments where we think, "I can't do this." Joseph shows us that God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called.Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

Read OnlineWhile they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6–7 (Gospel from Mass During the Night)A loving mother and father who experience the birth of their first child receive insight into the sacredness and beauty of this scene. Though great mystery surrounds Jesus' conception within the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, she was truly His mother, and He was truly her Son. Saint Joseph, knowing he was not this Child's biological father, made a profound act of faith by accepting that fatherly responsibility, as instructed in a dream by an angel of the Lord. Because of his faith and God-given mission, Joseph's commitment to being the father of the Son of God was one that only a most loving and devoted father would make. As we celebrate Christmas Day, we are reminded of the humility with which our Lord chose to enter the world. Jesus was born in a place where animals dwelt because Mary and Joseph were away from their home to register for the Roman census. At first glance, one might conclude that the physical environment, most likely a cave, was unfortunate. However, we can be certain that this humble and poor setting was part of God's divine plan, adding to the glory of that night. Christ, in His humility, chose this setting to reveal to us the true greatness of love.The poverty and humility of the cave and the manger—a feeding trough for animals—helped point to the sacredness of Jesus' birth. No glamor, no fancy or comfortable setting, only love. Pure love. The love in the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the devotion of Saint Joseph, and the Incarnate presence of the Son of God were everything needed to make that night glorious.One lesson we can learn from the Nativity of the Lord is that the beauty, peacefulness, and contentment of our lives are not dependent upon how much money or how many material possessions we have, but rather on the purity of our love. The Holy Family's hearts were perfectly fulfilled, not because of their surroundings, but because of their intimate union with God in the person of Jesus Christ.The presence of the Son of God in that place of poverty sheds light on the true riches we crave. The true treasures we seek are found not in wealth, comfort, or possessions, but in the love and grace of God. The Holy Family's witness reveals to us that when we place our hearts in God's hands, we will be filled with all we need. Reflect today on that most sacred, simple, and humble scene. As you do, try to imagine how humanly fulfilling that experience was for the Holy Family. Jesus was wrapped tightly in swaddling clothing, and He was adored with the greatest affection of His mother and foster father. Mary and Joseph's hearts contained all that was necessary for profound gratitude and fulfillment. If you struggle with being fulfilled, learn a lesson from the Holy Family and seek to imitate Mary and Joseph so that your love for our Incarnate Lord fills you with all you need. My Incarnate Lord, Your divine nature, united to Your human nature, transformed that humble cave near Bethlehem into a tabernacle filled with the most powerful bonds of pure love. Please draw me into that sacred scene and help me to share in the love in the Immaculate Heart of Your mother, as well as the human devotion of Your foster father, Joseph. May I find contentment and total fulfillment in life by seeing You and loving You in every way that You come to me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Gerard van Honthorst, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Emmanuel: God With Us: Let the King of Glory Enter Today's Homily centers on the Advent call to welcome the King of Glory . . . . . . Emmanuel, God with us . . . through obedience and trust, rather than self-reliance. Drawing from Matthew's Gospel and the Psalm proclamation, the homily presents three figures as models of response to God's invitation. King Ahaz represents the human tendency to solve problems independently, refusing God's offer of guidance and ultimately falling into bondage. Saint Paul embodies humble submission, identifying himself as a servant whose mission flows entirely from God's grace. Saint Joseph stands as the ultimate model of obedient faith, listening to God's word and allowing divine will to direct his life. The Homily culminates in the affirmation that Emmanuel is not distant: Christ remains present among the faithful, especially in the poor, the suffering, and the gathered community. As Advent concludes, believers are invited to examine their attitude . . . self-sufficiency or obedient trust . . . and to welcome God who desires to dwell in their midst. Listen to Emmanuel: God With Us: Let the King of Glory Enter The Adoration of the Shepherds: Italian Painter: Giorgione: 1510 Why was this image selected: The intimate presence of God among ordinary people reflects Emmanuel's nearness. The painting's quiet reverence aligns with the homily's emphasis on God dwelling with us in daily life.

AMDG. Any time is a good time to meditate on the life of St. Joseph.  Fr. Lanzetta gives us many insights into the life of this extremely important saint and how, through a devotion to St. Joseph, this wonderful saint will lead us to the Blessed Mother and Our Lord.   Links mentioned & relevant:  The Silent Witness of Nazareth by Serafino Lanzetta  Radio Immaculata  Marian Franciscans  Kolbecast episode 280 St. Maximilian Kolbe and Marian Consecration with Dave VanVickle  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Souvenirs de Noël   Pour plusieurs, la fête de Noël est associée à des souvenirs de jeunesse, des odeurs et des moments de tendresse. Dans cet épisode, Joan et Stéphane se demandent quand débute Noël et partagent quelques anecdotes et des souvenirs qui vous feront sourire. Site Internet: https://questiondecroire.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-de-croire/id1646685250  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xurt2du9A576owf0mIFSj  Réforme: https://www.reforme.net/podcast/ Contactez-nous: questiondecroire@gmail.com Notre commanditaire: L'Église Unie du Canada  Moncredo.org * Musique de Lesfm, pixabay.com. Utilisée avec permission.  * Photo de Alsu Vershinina, unsplasch.com. Utilisée avec permission.  * Groupe WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Iu1ggsLoCdyLid7SrJrCoF    Bonjour, bienvenue à Question de croire, un podcast qui aborde la foi et la spiritualité, une question à la fois. Cette semaine, on vous partage des souvenirs de Noël. Bonjour Stéphane. Bonjour Joan. Bonjour à toutes les personnes qui sont à l'écoute.   Un petit cadeau pour Noël   [Stéphane] J'aimerais prendre cette occasion pour remercier toutes les personnes qui nous ont écoutées en 2025. Juste une petite statistique comme ça. J'ai vu qu'il y a une amélioration d'environ 25 % de téléchargements. On ne fait pas ça pour les chiffres, mais ça fait toujours plaisir qu'il y ait des gens qui nous écoutent. On a un petit cadeau de Noël. On a créé une communauté WhatsApp : « Pour une foi progressiste ». Un groupe pour les gens, pour discuter, pour poser des questions, quelque chose de tout simple. On n'est pas dans la quantité, parce que, au moment où on enregistre, on est 13 personnes sur ce groupe. On vise un petit peu plus la qualité. Donc, si ça vous intéresse, le lien va être dans la description de cet épisode et vous pouvez, si vous ne le trouvez pas, nous écrire à questiondecroire@gmail.com .   Quand débute Noël   [Stéphane] Alors, Joan, qu'est-ce que ça te dit, Noël? [Joan] Mais tu sais, moi j'aimerais d'abord commencer par un petit débat théologique avec toi qui va intéresser nos auditeuristes. Quand commence Noël pour toi Stéphane? Parce qu'il y a quand même un grand débat. Est-ce que c'est le premier de l'Avent? Est-ce que c'est le 24 ou est-ce que c'est le 25? [Stéphane] Très bonne question. Un de mes sujets de plainte ou de ronchonnement est que les calendriers de l'Avent, qu'on a beaucoup ici, commencent le 1er décembre. Et moi, je dis non! L'Avent ne commence presque jamais le 1er décembre, donc c'est faux. Déjà en partant. Les décorations, c'est le 7 décembre. C'est une tradition chez nous. Ce n'est pas le 6, ce n'est pas le 8, c'est le 7.  La tradition, je vais mettre sa canadienne-française parce que c'est plus que juste le Québec, c'est le 24. On se prépare. On va à la messe de minuit. On revient. On ouvre les cadeaux. On réveillonne. Donc c'est cette nuit du 24 au 25. Et pour toi Joan? [Joan] C'est sûr que le calendrier de l'Avent, c'est un incontournable en Alsace aussi. Alors, je ne sais pas très bien quels sont les liens entre le Québec, le Canada, l'Alsace. Moi, je sais qu'en tout cas, on est sous influence assez alémanique, assez germanique. Maintenant que je vis en Suisse depuis plus de quatre ans, c'est ma cinquième année maintenant, je vois aussi que les calendriers de l'Avent ont le même succès commercial que dans les contrées alsaciennes. Cela ne m'étonne pas parce que c'est vrai que dès qu'il y a un truc commercial, ça devient une niche et après ça devient une façon d'augmenter des capitaux un peu à droite et à gauche. Mais c'est vrai qu'on a aussi le Saint-Nicolas. Le Saint-Nicolas qui est très, très, très, très important en Alsace. L'autre jour, j'étais aller faire les courses avec ma fille. On est à la frontière entre le canton de Vaud et le canton de Fribourg. Et c'est là que j'ai découvert, ça m'a beaucoup amusée, qu'il y a une autre sorte de Saint-Nicolas par ici. Je l'ai pris en photo et il s'appelle Marcus. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il faisait là, le brave Marcus! C'était marrant. Donc un peu partout comme ça, on a des jalons ou des spécialités ou de petits cadeaux à ouvrir, ce temps de l'Avent. En Alsace, on se gausse beaucoup d'avoir le sapin de Noël. Parce que, je ne sais pas si tu étais au courant, mais le sapin de Noël a été historiquement prouvé comme étant né à Schlettstàdt, donc Sélestat. C'est la capitale quand même du sapin de Noël. Je ne sais pas si tu te rends compte, c'est très prestigieux comme affaire. Déjà que Strasbourg est la capitale du marché de Noël, Sélestat du sapin de Noël. Que demande le peuple? Et puis, concernant la décoration, je me pose tous les ans la question. Est-ce qu'on décore pendant l'Avent? Est-ce qu'on décore à partir du 24? Ou est-ce que, comme Noël commence le 25, le temps de liturgique de Noël, est-ce qu'on décore le 25? C'est vrai que ce sont des questions intéressantes. Ici, dans le village dans lequel je me trouve, à Corcelles-près-Payerne, on peut s'inscrire auprès de la mairie pour décorer une de ses fenêtres, inviter du coup le voisinage, tout le village. On met de la musique, on offre des boissons chaudes, on illumine sa fenêtre et on se fait un peu remarquer comme ça, puis on fait vivre aussi une belle tradition. Donc pour nous intégrer, on s'inscrit cette année et je te tiendrai informé un petit peu aussi de comment ça se passe puisque l'épisode est enregistré avant le 24 décembre.   Une messe de la veille de Noël catastrophique   [Stéphane] Le 24 décembre, c'est très important, comme je te disais. La messe, ça fait partie de ma jeunesse. Il y a un Noël auquel je reviens souvent dans ma mémoire. Je devais avoir 8 ou 10 ans. J'habitais dans un petit village, Saint-Simon-de-Bagot. Et chaque année, il y avait ce qu'on appelle les crèches vivantes, donc tous les enfants à l'école parce qu'à cette époque, il y avait l'enseignement religieux à l'école et tout le monde de l'école participait à cette crèche. Les jeunes filles étaient des anges, les garçons étaient des bergers, c'était très genré: alors j'étais un berger. Mais c'était la totale cette année-là. Je ne sais pas qu'est-ce qui s'était passé. Il y avait une jeune fille avant le début de la messe, une enfant de quatre ans qui avait été malade, qui avait vomi dans l'allée centrale. Il y avait des hommes qui avaient commencé à célébrer un peu trop tôt dans le coin de l'église. Ça parlait fort. Ils étaient pétés. Et il faisait chaud. Il y avait l'ange Gabriel qui était un grand adolescent qui est tombé dans les pommes. Saint-Joseph a eu un malaise, s'est retiré. C'était la catastrophe! Et en même temps, je me souviens toujours de cette veille de Noël, pas comme une espèce de grand désastre, mais quelque chose d'un peu... authentique. On recherche beaucoup l'authenticité, on recherche le vrai. Et quelque part, j'avais trouvé que oui, c'est ça la vraie vie. Les enfants sont malades, il y a des gens qui boivent trop, il fait chaud, il y a des malaises. C'est de cette veille de Noël de mon enfance dont je me souviens. Il y en a eu plein d'autres dont, bof, je ne me souviens pas, mais de celle-là, je m'en souviens.   Les odeurs du marché de Noël de Strasbourg   [Joan] Moi, en termes d'odeur, puisqu'on était un peu dans les odeurs aussi, j'irais de l'autre côté avec cette odeur du marché de Noël de Strasbourg. Moi, j'ai toujours vécu Strasbourg périphérie. J'ai toujours été attachée à cette ville. Ça reste ma ville. C'est Strasbourg, bien sûr. Et là, il y a un stand de crêpes qui s'appelle le « Stand d'la Bonumeur ». D'ailleurs, j'ai une collègue qui s'est postée sur les réseaux sociaux en photo devant ce stand, et je me suis dit, oui, ça, c'est le stand emblématique des crêpes de Noël. Quand tu as de la chance, tu ne sais jamais trop pourquoi ils t'offrent un vin chaud. Par exemple, mettons que tu arrives à 10h45 et ils te disent, voilà, il est 10h45 et donc c'est l'heure d'offrir le vin chaud à madame. C'est un petit peu aléatoire, leurs histoires. Et c'est super rigolo. Et puis, je me rappelle de leurs crêpes bien chargées en chocolat. Je me rappelle aussi quand j'étais petite, on était allé au marché de Noël. J'avais réussi à obtenir une barbe à papa, tu vois. J'avais baratiné et tout. J'avais mangé ma barbe à papa et puis, il y avait une dame, une belle Strasbourgeoise qui était passée avec son manteau de fourrure. Et moi, je n'avais pas fait gaffe. Ma grand-mère était morte de rire parce que j'avais foutu de la barbe à papa sur son manteau de fourrure. Voilà, ça me rappelle aussi mes flâneries sans fin devant les stands. Parce que moi, j'ai fait mon collège, à partir de 12 ans, j'étais à Strasbourg. Mon école était à côté de la place la plus importante de Strasbourg, entre la place Kléber, la place Broglie ou Bröjel, selon comment on prononce. Et toutes ces odeurs, le vin chaud, le chocolat, les marrons qu'on fait comme ça, qu'on fait griller, enfin tout ça, les marrons chauds, ça ce sont les odeurs de Noël. Après, ils se sont un petit peu américanisés et ils ont eu cette bonne idée formidable de mettre partout des petits haut-parleurs au centre-ville. On était si contents avec notre petit orgue de barbarie qui se promenait à droite à gauche. Mais ça, c'est une autre histoire. C'est un peu l'histoire de comment le marché de Noël est devenu plutôt un lieu de consommation qu'un lieu de fabrication à souvenirs.   Une journée de Noël intime   [Stéphane] C'est vrai que parfois, le calme, la simplicité, c'est toujours bon. Je me souviens de ce jour de Noël. Je débutais, j'étais dans ma première paroisse. Ma mère était venue nous visiter. Elle était venue à l'office la veille de Noël. C'était en anglais. Ma mère savait peut-être trois mots en anglais, mais elle a tenu à venir quand même. J'avais distribué des tirelires pendant l'Avent et il y avait un calendrier qui appelait à des actions, genre si vous avez l'eau chaude, mettez cinq sous dans la tirelire. L'argent allait pour les missions. Toutes ces tirelires étaient revenues la veille de Noël. Il y en avait une vingtaine. Et le jour de Noël, très tranquillement, dans l'après-midi, on a mis de la musique et on a roulé ces sous pendant deux, trois heures. On a fait des rouleaux. Et c'était un beau moment, c'était tranquille, c'était serein, rien de spectaculaire. Parfois, on n'a pas besoin de champagne. Oui, si on en veut, grand bien, face aux gens qui aiment ça. Mais c'est un beau souvenir parce que c'était un moment très intime. Il y avait mon épouse, ma mère et moi, puis on a roulé des sous, tout simplement, l'après-midi de Noël. C'était beau.   Pourquoi donner des bougies aux enfants   [Joan] C'est vrai qu'on a tous des souvenirs autour du 24 et 25 décembre. Je me rappelle une fois, dans ma paroisse d'origine, le bouclier à Strasbourg, la paroisse qui a été plantée par Calvin. Il y avait toujours des saynètes d'enfants, et tant que je n'avais pas l'âge, je ne pouvais pas jouer dans ces saynètes, même si c'est très inclusif et les enfants étaient accueillis. Je n'étais pas encore dans cette saynète d'enfant, donc je devais avoir 4-5 ans. Et puis, évidemment, la bougie de Noël. Alors voilà, qui un jour a eu l'idée d'introduire des bougies avec des mômes un soir de grande affluence dans une église historique? Je ne sais pas. Mais maintenant, on a les petites bougies LED, donc c'est fini. Quelqu'un, évidemment, me donne la bougie. Puis moi, je ne sais pas, 4-5 ans, qu'est-ce que je traficote avec ma bougie? Je ne sais pas. Je me brûle la main. Ma mère me tire précipitamment parce que je pleurais. Je hurlais. Dehors, il neigeait des flocons. Comme elle était travailleuse sociale, ma mère se rappelait qu'il y avait un dispensaire un peu pour les gens de la rue. Je pense qu'il n'existe plus d'ailleurs, mais il y avait un dispensaire dans le quartier. Elle me tire vers le dispensaire avec, tu imagines bien, les SDF, les prostituées, tout le monde. Puis voilà, quelqu'un me met de la crème, du truc, me fait un bandage, je ne sais pas quoi. Et mon père qui n'avait rien capté à ce moment-là, qui était resté à l'église, il n'y avait pas le téléphone avant. Une histoire, mais complètement... En fait, ce dont je me souviens, c'est qu'il neigeait. Voilà. En fait, les mômes, ça fonctionne un peu comme ça, quoi. Et je me rappellerai toujours cette histoire. Et puis après, en tant que pasteur, je me suis dit plein de fois, mais quelle idée de filer une bougie à une gamine de 5 ans?   Un feu de foyer qui tourne mal   [Stéphane] Ah là, tu m'emmènes avec les histoires de feu. C'était lorsque j'étais à ma deuxième paroisse à Kanata. On avait le culte à 16h30 pour les enfants et les familles, qui était un peu alternatif, un peu bizarre, beaucoup plus éclaté. Et à 20h30, c'était le culte plus traditionnel, je pourrais dire. Et entre les deux, certaines personnes, certains leaders restaient. On s'amenait un lunch. On mangeait ensemble. C'était un beau moment. Et moi, dans ma très grande créativité, je me suis dit « Ah, mais il y a un foyer! On va se faire un feu de foyer, ça fait très veille de Noël,” il y a les bûches, tout ça, je pars ça, tout va bien. Ce qu'on avait oublié de me dire, c'est qu'il y avait une trappe à ouvrir dans la cheminée, que je n'avais pas ouverte. Bon, on bouffe, on bouffe, on bouffe, tout va bien. L'alarme de fumée part. Et là, on se rend compte que j'avais enfumé l'église au complet. Grande chance, la caserne était au coin de la rue. Les pompiers arrivent. Mais là, moi dans ma tête, le culte débute dans 90 minutes. L'église au complet est enfumée, qu'est-ce que j'ai fait? Alors on ouvre les portes. On sort les ventilateurs. On essaye de faire sortir la fumée. Depuis ce moment, à cette paroisse, on m'a formellement interdit d'allumer quoi que ce soit, tout ce qui pouvait brûler. Bon, les chandelles à la limite, mais des trucs plus qu'une chandelle, non, ne touche pas à ça Stéphane! J'avais un mauvais karma. J'ai dit, c'est le mercredi des Cendres, je vais prendre de vieux rameaux, je vais mettre le feu, je vais aller dehors. Non! Tu ne touches pas à des allumettes. Tu ne touches pas à un briquet. Ce fut quelque chose de très marquant. J'ai failli foutre le feu à mon église la veille de Noël.   Confectionner de petites pâtisseries entre amies   [Joan] Ouais, ben alors, du coup... Est-ce que moi, j'ai une histoire aussi dingue à te raconter? Je ne suis pas sûre. En tout cas, dans le côté feu et faire cuire, en Alsace, il y a les bredeles. Les bredeles, c'est des petits gâteaux de Noël. Et c'est super rigolo parce que l'autre fois, j'appelle ma mère pour prendre de ses nouvelles. Et je lui dis « Ah, tu fais quoi? » Elle me dit « Bah, je suis en train de faire des bredeles » et je savais exactement la question que je devais lui poser. Je lui ai dit « Et tu en fais combien de sortes cette année? » Elle me dit très fièrement, parce qu'elle attendait ma question, elle me dit « Là, j'en ai déjà fait cinq et je suis en train de préparer la sixième sorte. » Et ça, c'est une grande discussion à l'église, tu vois. Alors, pour l'instant, c'est méga genré, mais de ce point de vue là, je trouve ça cool, parce qu'en fait, c'est une activité, je pense, comme tu disais, là, avec tes petits rouleaux de petits sous, là. Tu mets de la musique, tu invites tes copines, tu fais des bredeles. Moi, j'aime bien, en fait, ces formes de socialisation féminine qui sont sans gros enjeux. Ce n'est pas se préparer pour aller je ne sais pas où, non. Mais alors du coup, évidemment, il y a toujours un peu, il y a toujours le petit moment, ah oui, c'est bien, tu fais cette sorte, ça me donne une idée, ça me fera ma dix-septième sorte cette année. Évidemment, moi, je n'ai jamais dépassé comme ma mère, je n'ai jamais dépassé six ou sept sortes. Mais des fois, tu as des paroissiennes qui en font 24, quoi. Ça, c'est assez génial. Le rond avec dessus l'amande, le sapin fourré avec du Mascarpin. Enfin bref, il y a toutes ces sortes-là. C'est vrai, je me rends compte, ça m'a fait plaisir que tu me poses ces questions pour Noël parce que ça, c'est un truc que j'ai réussi à transmettre. L'intergénérationnel a fonctionné, ma grand-mère en faisait, ma mère en faisait, moi j'en faisais. Et puis avec mes filles, jusqu'à il y a 2-3 ans, j'organisais toujours une après-midi bredele dans la paroisse et j'invitais les femmes de la paroisse qui n'avaient pas nécessairement une grande cuisine ou comme ça, à venir faire des bredeles dans la cuisine de l'église qui était une cuisine assez chouette et surtout à côté il y a une grande salle où on pouvait sortir des tables et étaler la pâte. Je trouve que c'est sympa, ce sont des traditions qui fédèrent. Et puis finalement, maintenant qu'on peut trouver du beurre sans lactose, de la farine sans gluten, du sucre sans sucre, on peut aussi être plus inclusif dans notre préparation de bredele. Je pense que ça va me manquer un peu cette année, si je suis totalement honnête avec toi, j'avais un peu arrêté de les manger ces dernières années pour toutes les raisons qu'on vient de citer, lactose, gluten, sucre. Je pense que cette année dans le canton de Vaud, je ne recevrai pas de bredele et ça va me faire bizarre. Mais c'est comme ça.   Conclusion   [Joan] Moi je serais assez curieuse de savoir quelles sont les traditions de Noël des personnes qui nous suivent ou peut-être des personnes qui veulent nous rejoindre sur le groupe WhatsApp. On peut aussi s'offrir des petits débats théologiques, des petites confrontations. Est-ce que ceci est bien chrétien ou pas? Alors que la plupart des traditions n'ont pas besoin d'être ni chrétiennes ni pas chrétiennes. Je veux dire, si elles sont respectueuses des gens, elles sont là pour le vivre ensemble. Pourquoi pas, offrons-nous des espaces de discussion, de débat, envoyez-nous peut-être vos expériences, bonnes, moins bonnes, drôles, moins drôles, tout nous intéresse et ça peut peut-être même nous donner du bredele à moudre pour l'année prochaine. [Stéphane] Merci beaucoup Joan! Merci à toutes les personnes encore une fois qui sont à l'écoute. Peu importe où vous allez passer Noël, à la maison ou loin de chez vous, peu importe que vous soyez seul ou en groupe, j'espère que ce temps sera significatif pour vous. J'espère que vous prendrez soin de vous et j'espère que vous serez là pour la nouvelle année, parce que bien sûr, on sera de retour en 2026. Si vous avez des questions, des commentaires, si vous voulez vous abonner au groupe WhatsApp : questiondecroire@gmail.com .  Joyeux Noël, Joan. Bonne année 2026 un peu d'avance. Joyeux Noël à toutes celles et ceux qui nous écoutent et puis bon temps des fêtes.    

As Advent draws to a close, Saint Joseph invites us to make room—not just in our homes, but in our hearts.In Week Four of A Quiet Light, we reflect on Saint Joseph, Most Obedient, and pray with Matthew 1:18–24. This Gospel reminds us that obedience isn't about having all the answers—it's about trusting God enough to take the next step. Joseph heard the call, woke up, and did what the Lord asked. No hesitation. Just love in motion.The word we're sitting with this week? ✨ Trust. The kind that chooses surrender over control, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.Our invitation this week is simple: notice where God may be knocking. Where might He be asking you to make room for Him—again or for the first time? Ask for the grace to say yes, even if it feels uncomfortable or unfinished.

(3:03) Bible Study: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Be Faithful to the Lord and hand on what was passed down Luke 1:57-66 Father talks about the name “John” (18:31) Break 1 Father talks about the Reverence theory of Saint Joseph (28:36) Letters: Father talks about the meaning of the Lamb of God. Father helps a listener who returned to the Church and had some questions about the Church. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:06) Break 2 (39:07) Word of the Day IHS (40:34) Phones: Katie - If Mary was born without original sin, why couldn't she have been our savior? James – Are black Rosary beads bad? Anthony - When were girls allowed to be altar servers? Why can't nuns do math?

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FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageThe candles are burning low, Advent is nearly complete, and a quiet figure steps into focus: Saint Joseph. We open the door to the workshop where silence is eloquent and obedience changes history, exploring how a man with no recorded words still teaches us what fatherhood, courage, and reverence look like when God draws near.We walk through Scripture's testimony that names Joseph as father, son of David, and guardian of the Messiah, and we reflect on why legal and spiritual fatherhood are not lesser realities but profound icons of the Father's love. Drawing on Scott Hahn's insights and the wisdom of the saints in his book "Joy to the World", we consider the angel's charge to Joseph, his decisive yes, and the way that choice shelters the Incarnation. From Nazareth to Egypt and back, Joseph's path shows how vocation is lived: unhurried, attentive, and ready to act when God speaks. Along the way, we revisit how the birth of Christ reshaped time itself and why attempts to neutralize our calendars can't erase the hinge of grace.Together, we ponder Benedict XVI's vision of authentic fatherhood as service to life and growth, and we bless the hidden faithfulness of fathers who labor without applause. As carols rise and Christmas nears, we let Joseph guide our imagination and prayer, learning to measure our days by presence, protection, and quiet love. If the true reward is simply to be with Christ, Joseph shows us how to arrive and adore.If this reflection stirred your heart, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover the podcast. What virtue of Joseph will you practice this week?Key Points from the Episode:• Advent nearing its fulfillment and the mystery of the Incarnation• Joseph's silence and deeds as a model of holiness• Legal and spiritual fatherhood affirmed in Scripture• Joseph as icon of God the Father's care• The angel's counsel and Joseph's fearless obedience• Saints' insights from Aquinas, Bernard, and Josemaría• History and calendars centered on Christ's birth• Benedict XVI on authentic fatherhood and service• Blessing and encouragement for fathers today• Closing with Christmas carols Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!

Saint Joseph's FaithfulnessMatthew 1:18-25 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.  Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.  But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).  When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.   But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son.  And he gave him the name Jesus.I thought since Christmas is coming, I would focus on that this week.  Today I want to focus on Saint Joseph.  I think he is someone that we don't talk about enough.  Everyone I know who has read or learned more about Saint Joseph just keeps talking about how incredible he was.  Let's talk about the different things in this verse.The verse begins by describing how they were pledged to be married, but before they were together, he found out that Mary was pregnant.  Joseph now finds himself stuck because it says he is faithful to the law.  He wants to follow the law, and yet, according to the law, back in the day, if a woman was caught cheating on her husband, she was to be stoned to death.  Joseph didn't want to disobey the law, and he also didn't want to publicly disgrace Mary.  He was a good man, and so he was going to quietly divorce her to keep her from all of that.  However, he was visited by an angel in his dream before he could do anything.  This angel explained what was going on and told Joseph to name the baby Jesus.  Can you imagine being visited by an angel in your sleep?  When I was little, I used to imagine what it would be like to have an angel come and visit me, like Mary or Joseph.  I wondered what it would feel like.  I wondered if I would believe what I was seeing.  I wonder how Joseph felt when he woke up from that dream?  Did he know it was a visit from a real angel and not just a normal dream right away?  I wonder why the angel came to Joseph in a dream, but to Mary when she was awake.  I think it is hard for us to imagine what it would feel like, as it is so foreign to most of us.  I like to think things were different back then.  It was easier for them to believe because they lived in a time when there weren't so many distractions or when the faith was stronger.  However, I don't think, even back then, it was a common occurrence to be visited by an angel.  I don't know that those around them would have any easier time believing it than we would.  Yet, Joseph did believe, and he did obey.Joseph had a choice, just like Mary did.  Joseph could have decided that it was all just a dream.  He could have believed that Mary had cheated on him, and he could have left her.  However, he made a choice to stay.  He chose to listen to the angel and to name the baby Jesus.  He was faithful to the Lord, and he raised Jesus as his child.  Did you know that Joseph was visited by an angel a second time in a dream?  This time was right after the Magi visited baby Jesus.  Matthew 2:13-15 recounts, “ When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”  So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”Again, Joseph had a choice to make.  His wife had just given birth recently.  He had a baby, and I am sure they were all tired as she gave birth in a manger.  I can't imagine they were getting great sleep there.  Then the angel of God tells Joseph to get up in the middle of the night and take his wife and baby to Egypt.  Remember the first time the angel visited he was told that what he was asked to do was to help fulfill the Lord's word through a prophet, “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” Now the angel is asking Joseph a second time to fulfill the Lord's word, “Out of Egypt I called my son.”  The benefit that Joseph has over many of us is that he would have been well-versed on the Old Testament prophets since he was a Jewish man.  The Jewish males went to school/class to study the Jewish scriptures.I wonder if knowing about all these scriptures or words from the prophets made it easier or harder to say yes?  I wonder if knowing what he was getting into made it harder or easier.  I am not sure I would want to know the fate of my child if it were to suffer as Christ suffered.  I wonder if knowing all he knew about Jesus and what he was to become added pressure on Joseph as a father.  I think most parents feel pressure to be a good parent.  We feel like we don't want to mess our children up.  When they are babies, they are completely dependent on us, and as they grow, they want to become more independent.  However, I don't think that sense of responsibility for our children ever goes away.  I can just imagine the pressure that I felt not to mess my kids up too badly would be multiplied by 100,000 if I knew I was raising God's child.  I am hoping it wasn't like this for Mary and Joseph.  I am hoping that they didn't feel constant pressure to measure up or to be perfect.  I like to think that they were able to be a somewhat regular family at the time.  Although I am sure it was super stressful when Jesus stayed back in the temple to talk to the teachers when they left.  I can't imagine not knowing where my child was for that long.  I did actually lose my child at a fair once, and although it was less than 5 minutes real time, it felt like a million years.  I can't imagine if I had to have that feeling for days.  I know things were always perfect for them, but I hope that they were able to raise Jesus without too much pressure to be perfect parents, and also without feeling that they weren't worthy.  The bible doesn't share many interactions with Joseph in the bible, but you can tell by the reverence that Jesus had with Mary that he was very respectful to his parents.  Joseph had two more dreams where an angel appeared to him.  These are described in Matthew 2:19-23, “After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead.”  So he got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel.  But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,  and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.”  Again, Joseph had a choice, and he said yes.Joseph had several chances to say no, to refuse his destiny or fulfill his purpose, and yet he didn't.  Each time he was given a task, he completed it.  He did not ask questions; it doesn't appear that he argued or did it begrudgingly.  Joseph had four dreams where an angel of God appeared to him and told him to do something, and he said yes.  They were not easy things that the angel was asking him to do, and yet he did them anyway.  I wonder if we would have the same strength?  I wonder if we could stay when we thought we should go?  I wonder if we would move to another country after just having a baby, and then move back.  Joseph was so faithful to do what God wanted him to do.  There is very little that I know about Joseph, but what I do know, I admire.  He had so much strength and so much faith.  I think we could all benefit from getting to know Joseph a little more.  Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, we thank you for choosing Joseph to be Jesus' earthly father.  He was so faithful to your word and your commands.  Help us to be more faithful.  Help us to do what you want us to do, whether we feel like it or not.  Help us to be willing to listen more to Your word, Lord.  We thank you for giving us Mary, Joseph & Jesus.  You are so amazing, and you love us so much to have sacrificed your son for us.  Lord, we ask that you help us keep our hearts and minds focused on you this week and not on the commercialized version of Christmas.  Help us to remember the reason for the season.  We love you, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. 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Christmas welcomes the coming of Jesus Christ into the world at his birth in Bethlehem. This Christmas season reminds us of Jesus as the Light of the World and how we are called to bring Jesus to others. This blogcast explores “Beyond a Twinkle" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Don McCrabb, D. Min. and read by Meghan Abando.There is just something about Advent with its joyful anticipation of Christmas, the rush of preparation - decorating, gifting, and writing Christmas cards - and holy waiting. We ponder, like Mary, the birthing of the Messiah in history, in our lives, and our future. We can see the Christmas spirit in “the twinkle of an eye,” a person fully alive with the joyful anticipation of Christmas. When my family would gather for the holidays, there would be a lot of storytelling among the adults. Mom would say to me, from time to time, “this happened before you were even a twinkle in your father's eye.” At the time, I was not sure what she meant, but I knew that twinkle - in my Dad's eye over a job well done, carving the Christmas turkey, or preparing to host a party. I also noticed it in the Santa's I saw, Fr. Jim preparing for Mass, or Sister Prudence teaching us our catechism. It was a sign that a person was fully alive, joyful, and expectant. The Church celebrates the Feast of Saint John the Apostle on December 27th, just two days after Christmas. Saint John, and his older brother Saint James, are the sons of Zebedee, a fisherman. He was one of the youngest of the apostles and he was the last apostle to die. Tradition credits him with the fourth Gospel, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation. ​ I must confess, I have struggled with reading the Gospel of Saint John. At times, it is mysterious, tender, and baffling. Yet, it has always been a grace - deepening my faith and expanding my heart. As we celebrate Christmas - and we must remember it is a season that begins on Christmas Day and ends with the Baptism of the Lord (January 12th) - I want to take the time to pray and ponder the Prologue to the Gospel of John. It is just 18 verses but it is saturated with meaning that elevates the Birth of Jesus beyond the horizon of our awareness, even beyond the boundaries of our imagination. The story of Jesus born of Mary in a stable is found in the Gospel of Luke. Saint Matthew's account stresses Saint Joseph, his dreams, the three “kings,” and the flight into Egypt. Saint Mark, like Saint John, begins with John the Baptist. Saint John, however, weaves a beautiful poem about who Jesus really is to introduce the testimony of the Baptist. Jesus is the Word of God and, from the very beginning, he was both with God and was God and through him “all things came to be.” Every thing, every one of us, was created by God through Jesus, the Word of God. (John 1: 1-3) Jesus is the light “of the human race,” enlightenment is found in him, and we who accept Jesus, believe in his name, are now children of God. (John 1: 4-5) In Jesus, the Word of God became flesh, dwells among us. In him and through him we see the face of God. (John 1:14-18) When Saint John ends his Gospel, he proclaims both the truth of what he has written, but also its limitation since, “there are also many other things that Jesus did … I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.” (John 21:25). Hopefully, we will receive many wonderful and meaningful gifts this Christmas. The discipline of Christmas is to receive the gift. To recognize the gift given, the giver, and the completeness of the gift. In so many ways, I am still unwrapping the gift of my smartphone years after my wife, Barbara, gave it to me. As I unwrap the prologue to the Gospel of Saint John, I am struck by three amazing truths. First, all of us were created through the Word of God. Jesus himself participated in our creation. Our being begins in him and flows through him. Second, if we accept the gift of Jesus, and unwrap all of the gift, as we are able, we are no longer creatures. We are now children of God. Third, we have a light, a twinkle if you will, shining within us, “and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) The Gospel of John is a gift given to us through the power of the Holy Spirit. It is a gift that takes time to unwrap. It is so much better than Christmas cookies because its goodness, its sweetness, does not go away. Indeed, the more we feast on its truth and beauty, the more enriched we are. We leave both satisfied and hungry for more. Author:Don McCrabb, D. Min., a pastoral theologian, is the former Executive Director of the United States Catholic Mission Association. Resources:Listen to On Mission: ChristmasRead and learn about Advent and ChristmasRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Sun. December 21, 2025: "Saint Joseph Does God's Will" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfmFather Chris, MIC leads us into the hidden strength and obedience of Saint Joseph—a man whose silence speaks louder than words. While Mary's fiat is rightly celebrated, salvation history also depended on Joseph's quiet “yes.” Without it, Jesus would not have had the legal lineage of David, nor the protection and provision of a faithful earthly father.Joseph stands as the head of the Holy Family, chosen by God to guard what was most sacred. Though sinless perfection belonged only to Mary, the Church has long taught that Joseph was sanctified for his mission. Astonishingly, God Himself chose to live in obedience to Mary and Joseph, revealing the dignity of family life and the authority entrusted to fathers.Matthew's Gospel shows us the Nativity through Joseph's eyes. Faced with confusion and fear, Joseph chose charity over judgment. Only after he resolved to act mercifully did God send clarity through an angelic dream. Scripture reminds us that God's guidance often follows—not precedes—acts of trust. “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid” (Mt 1:20; NABRE).Saint Joseph models humility, courage, chastity, and obedience to God's will. As patron of the family and the Church—two realities most fiercely attacked—his role is more urgent than ever. His life teaches us that holiness is often hidden, obedience is rarely loud, and faith is proven in action.Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, pray for us. ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textWe lead a guided pilgrimage to Bethlehem's cave, tracing how prophecy, place, and liturgy meet in the Incarnation and flow into the Eucharist. Along the way we learn from Joseph's silent courage, Mary's Fiat, and the Franciscans' faithful custody of the Nativity.• prophecy fulfilled in Bethlehem and Emmanuel made present• the grotto's geography as sacrament of humility and grace• manger to altar and the Eucharist as Bethlehem today• Midnight Mass, chants and veneration at the silver star• praying the Joyful Mysteries in the shepherds' fields• Saint Joseph's model of fatherhood and steadfast action• Marian devotion as doorway to the Word made flesh• Franciscan custodianship and unity among Christians• invitation to virtual pilgrimages, retreats and givingBe sure to look at the description for special information of interest to you in Bethlehem at ChristmasVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerJourneys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site! Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50% Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click Here Cannot find it let us find or create it - - Click Here Rewards Program is active - ...

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Read OnlineSuch was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.” Matthew 1:20Joseph knew that the penalty for adultery was death by stoning. His heart must have been deeply conflicted. On one hand, the virtues of his betrothed wife, Mary, were abundantly clear. Mary radiated holiness. Impurity was foreign to her Immaculate Heart. Yet she was pregnant, and Joseph was not the father. What should he do?To protect Mary from public shame, Joseph decided to do what he believed was the most merciful thing—he “decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention…” Though little is known about Joseph, this Gospel passage identifies him as “a righteous man.” Many saints, popes, and Church documents highlight his unquestionable sanctity. He was not immaculate and free from sin as was his wife, but God the Father would have chosen a righteous and holy man to be the foster father of the Son of God.Joseph's actions reveal his deep faith. As he slept, “the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.'” The angel explained to him that Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would be born of a virgin (see Isaiah 7:14) and that Joseph was to take Mary and her unborn Son into his home and care for them. When he awoke, he did as the angel commanded.Joseph's dream was no ordinary dream. The Holy Spirit accompanied the angel and instilled the certitude of faith in Joseph's mind, empowering his will to obey God's will. Joseph became the father and guardian of the Savior of the World. On December 8, 1847, Pope Pius IX declared Saint Joseph to be the Universal Patron and Protector of the Catholic Church. Just as he protected the Son of God, so he intercedes for us who are members of Christ's body, the Church.As our Advent season enters its final week, we are reminded of the role that Jesus' foster father played not only in the life of the Holy Family, but also about the role Saint Joseph continues to play in the life of the Church and in each one of our lives. His intercessory power from Heaven is great, and we should not hesitate to call upon his prayers, especially when we need protection, struggle with fear, or face some grave challenge.Reflect today on your personal devotion to Saint Joseph. Ponder, especially, his deep faith and obedience to the will of God as was communicated to him in a dream. Strive to imitate that obedience in your own life, never hesitating to undertake the mission God has given you. Turn to Saint Joseph in prayer and know that his powerful intercession will help protect you and win God's grace in the areas you need it the most. Saint Joseph, you were a holy and righteous man, entrusted with the guardianship of the Mother of God and the Son of God. You fulfilled your role faithfully and continue that role from Heaven, protecting all of God's children through your intercession. Please pray for me, that I will imitate your obedience and will be protected from all sin so as to fulfill the unique role God has given me. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Gerard Seghers, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Read OnlineBut the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.” Luke 1:13–15Unlike Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zechariah doubted the angel of the Lord's revelation. Our Blessed Mother encountered the Archangel Gabriel at the Annunciation and responded, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, and when Joseph awoke, “he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him” (Matthew 1:24).Today, we are given a similar scene to ponder. Zechariah and Elizabeth are identified as being “righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly” (Luke 1:6). In other words, Zechariah was a holy man of God. While he was standing at the altar of incense located in the Holy Place, just outside the veil of the Holy of Holies, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to him to announce that his wife had conceived a child in her old age. Gabriel further reveals, “He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God” (Luke 1:15–16).Given Zechariah's personal holiness and the extraordinary revelation he received from Gabriel, he should have believed what Gabriel said without hesitation. When he failed to do so, Gabriel said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news. But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words…” (Luke 1:19–20).This chastisement was clearly for Zechariah's benefit. Despite his lack of faith, God wanted him to participate in His divine plan of salvation. The chastisement was not a punishment in a punitive way. It was meant to instill greater faith in him, and it accomplished its purpose.Most of us are more like Zechariah than we are like our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph. Despite our best intentions and attempts to remain faithful to God's will, we stumble. When that happens, we must see any consequences as a gift of love from God. Chastisements come in many forms. They are meant to wake us up to a greater obedience to God's will. Reflect today on any ways that your sins have resulted in consequences. It takes deep humility to admit our sins and take responsibility for their effects. Though it is easy to be angry, to point the finger elsewhere, and to justify our actions, doing so is a rejection of God's loving chastisement meant for our good. Strive to imitate Zecharaiah by humbly changing when your sin results in consequences so that God can bring good into your life, even from a lack of faith and obedience to His will.Most merciful Lord, You chastise those whom You love so as to redirect them to Your holy will. When I sin, please help me to accept the consequences with humility and as a motivation to turn back to You in fidelity and love. Please make me holy in imitation of Zechariah, Saint Joseph, and our Blessed Mother. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: William Blake, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Advent has a way of bringing the quiet and the uncomfortable to the surface, and Saint Joseph meets us there with steady strength.In Week Three of A Quiet Light, we reflect on Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, and pray with Zephaniah 3:11–12—a lesser-known passage that reminds us God draws near to the humble and the lowly. Joseph shows us that real strength isn't loud or forceful. The word we're sitting with this week? ✨ Courage. The kind that steps into the dark places trusting God is already there.Our invitation this week is simple: bring what's hidden into the light. Take a few quiet moments to examine your heart, and if you're able, consider reconciliation as a way to make room for peace and joy.Don't miss the Cutting Room Floor at the end for deeper reflections, personal stories, and a few moments that didn't make it into the main episode. ............................... 

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It's time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Gene Weckman from the Camas Prairie joins us today to share his thoughts on the theme for the month of December - "The Silent Strength of Saint Joseph." 

Advent is a good time to slow down a little, and St. Joseph the Workman shows us what it looks like to stay steady and trust God in the middle of everyday life.In Week Two of A Quiet Light, we focus on St. Joseph the Workman and pray with Matthew 11:28–30—Jesus' reminder that we don't have to carry everything alone. Joseph lived this in a very real way. The word we're sitting with this week? ✨ Rest. The kind of rest that comes from putting things back in God's hands.Our invitation this week is simple: let your daily work become a place to talk to God. Whether you're doing chores, driving, or checking things off your list, bring Him into it. Let Him lighten the load.Don't miss the Cutting Room Floor at the end for some extra stories and moments we couldn't fit into the episode.

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It's time to MAN UP on Morning Light! Each week at this time, we talk with gentlemen from across the Diocese of Boise, getting our hands dirty on a variety of topics affecting Catholic men today. Dcn. Eric Meyer from St. Augustine's in Moscow joins us today to share his thoughts on the theme for the month of December - "The Silent Strength of Saint Joseph"

Welcome to Week One of A Quiet Light, our Advent journey with Saint Joseph from Advent to Epiphany. If you missed the introduction episode, go back and give it a listen — it sets the tone for everything we're walking through together.This week, we're sitting with the title Saint Joseph, Most Faithful and praying with Psalm 122:1–9, the psalm Joseph himself would've prayed and carried in his heart. The word that stands out this week? Peace. Peace in a season that often feels anything but peaceful.In the episode, we talk about: • How Saint Joseph lived a simple, steady rhythm of prayer — not to check a box, but to stay rooted in God all day long. • How his quiet faithfulness invites us into deeper spiritual discipline, not perfection. • The power of posture and praying with our whole body — kneeling, lighting a candle, creating sacred space. • How the artwork for this week reflects Joseph's urgency to pray and his readiness to respond to God. • What it means to become “expectant” with hope — not just for Mary, but for Joseph as a father preparing his heart for Jesus.Your challenge for Week One:Choose one small resolution that brings more light and intention into your prayer this week. Maybe it's five extra minutes using Lectio Divina with Scripture, kneeling beside your bed, or praying with a candle lit — one quiet step toward faithfulness.Tune in, pray with us, and let this Advent begin gently, quietly, faithfully. Let's Go Be the Light. 

Joseph de Cupertino (1603-1663), parfois appelé « le saint qui volait », est une figure fascinante de l'histoire religieuse. Né Giuseppe Maria Desa à Cupertino, dans les Pouilles (sud de l'Italie), il est aujourd'hui connu comme l'un des mystiques les plus singuliers de l'Église catholique, canonisé en 1767 par Clément XIII.Issu d'une famille très pauvre, il connaît une enfance difficile : maladroit, souvent malade, peu instruit, il peine à trouver sa place. Très jeune, pourtant, il développe une intense vie spirituelle. Il tente plusieurs fois d'entrer chez les franciscains mais est refusé à cause de son manque d'éducation et de ses difficultés sociales. Finalement, il est accepté comme frère lai, puis ordonné prêtre en 1628, ce qui est en soi un petit miracle vu son niveau scolaire.Ce qui le rend célèbre, ce sont ses extases répétées, décrites par des centaines de témoins : fidèles, moines, évêques, autorités civiles… Il suffisait qu'il entende le nom de Dieu, qu'il voit une image sacrée, ou qu'il soit pris par une émotion religieuse intense, et il entrait dans un état de transe. Selon les récits de l'époque, son corps s'élevait alors d'un ou deux mètres dans les airs : c'est le phénomène de lévitation, qu'on lui attribue plus de 70 fois de manière « officielle ». Ces épisodes duraient parfois plusieurs minutes et étaient si impressionnants que les supérieurs ont fini par le cacher du public pour éviter les attroupements.Face à ces manifestations extraordinaires, l'Église, prudente, soumet Joseph à des enquêtes. Il ne sera jamais condamné : aucun signe de fraude ou de trouble mental grave n'est relevé. On estime qu'il vivait dans un état de contemplation extrême, que l'époque interprétait comme surnaturel.Sa vie est également marquée par une grande simplicité, une immense charité, et une compassion profonde, notamment envers les malades et les personnes pauvres. Il passe les dernières années de sa vie à Osimo, où il meurt en 1663.Saint Joseph de Cupertino est aujourd'hui le patron des étudiants en examens, car on raconte qu'il réussit son propre examen d'ordination uniquement grâce à une question miraculeusement simple… et à sa piété. Il est aussi le patron des aviateurs, des astronautes et… des personnes maladroites.En résumé, Joseph de Cupertino est l'un des mystiques les plus mystérieux et les plus attachants du XVIIᵉ siècle : un homme simple, profondément religieux, entouré de récits extraordinaires qui continuent d'intriguer historiens et croyants. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – 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.” Memorial of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed Mother, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3) Father Matthew Kauth interview on his new book, The Imitation of Saint Joseph, from TAN BOOKS https://tanbooks.com/products/books/saints/saint-joseph/the-imitation-of-st-joseph/ 4) Catholic 101: Part of showing proper reverence at Mass is showing up prepared for Mass. Here are six simple things every Catholic should do to get ready for the Holy Sacrifice https://ucatholic.com/blog/6-things-you-should-do-before-mass/

It's one week until Advent, we're kicking off this journey with Saint Joseph — the quiet and steady light we didn't know we were aching for. After a year of leaning on our spiritual mamas, the Lord kept tugging our hearts in 2025 toward this good and holy father.We're sharing how Saint Joseph has been showing up for us, why his strength and tenderness matter right now, and how walking with his titles for six weeks — all the way through Christmas and into Epiphany — can help you slow down, breathe, and pray a little deeper this season. We hope you will join us!It's not too late to grab your Quiet Light Devotional to follow along and join us in the saerch for peace. Visit Acadian Religious to grab yours in person or order online at www.wearethelightproject.org.Support the show

Dans cette épisode, Stéphane Glogowski reçoit Jacques de Scoraille. Son livre : Heureux comme un chrétien au travail (éditions Artège) Atelier de Saint Joseph :https://www.atelierdesaintjoseph.fr/

Saints du jour 2025-11-20 Saint Edmond et Bienheureuse Angèle de Saint Joseph et ses compagnes by Radio Maria France

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we are honored to introduce Father Joseph F. Chorpenning, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales priest, author, scholar and teacher. His latest book is titled, "Saint Joseph and the Carmelite Reform of Saint Teresa of Avila: Father, Teacher of Prayer, Intercessor in Every Need" available from Catholic University of America Press. We learn about Father Chorpenning's early life, his vocational calling, his ministry as an Oblate and how he became an expert on Saint Joseph and the Holy Family. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, subscribe and share!

Feeling stressed? You're not alone! And that's exactly the point of this lively episode of Practical for Your Practice! Hosts Jenna Ermold and Carin Lefkowitz welcome back the always-animated (and self-proclaimed “gesturing Italian”) Dr. Gabriel Paoletti for a refreshingly human take on stress.From cheesesteaks to “mamma mia” stress cues, this conversation dives into how we can rethink stress, not as something to eliminate, but as a signal that something meaningful is at stake. Dr. Paoletti breaks down how stress can actually help performance, especially when we approach it as a shared experience, a “team sport”, instead of a solo battle.Tune in for practical strategies (and a few laughs) on how to build your “stress team,” use humor to stay grounded, and create simple cues that help you, and those around you, catch stress before it catches you.Bonus: Find out why “halloumi” might be the most unexpectedly perfect stress word ever.You can leave us a voice mail message at speakpipe.com/cdpp4p, or send us an email at cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.edu. Your message could be featured in an upcoming episode!Dr. Gabriel Paoletti is the Director of Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Integration and HPRC in support of the Advanced Research for Military Optimization, Readiness, and Rehabilitation (ARMORR) – Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), a center at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. He oversees the strategic and operational components of delivering comprehensive health and performance education on Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization to the DoD and national security community. Over the past 15+ years, Dr. Paoletti has applied the latest human performance research to create and lead over 400 distinct human performance optimization and leadership development programs for audiences throughout the world, ranging from leaders at the Pentagon, Army, Marine, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard service members to Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, CEO's and government leaders. Under his leadership, his team has been officially selected to develop holistic human performance curricula for half of the U.S. Armed Forces. Dr. Gabriel Paoletti graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a double major in economics and philosophy, graduating first in his class in both majors. He received his Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and his Doctor of Education in Leadership from Creighton University.Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/stress/unlock-your-full-potential-hprcs-personal-stress-toolkithttps://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/mental-health/build-your-stress-team Calls-to-action: For example:Identify who is on YOUR stress teamReview the resources from HPRCSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email Leave us a question or comment on Speakpipe

Dans ce nouvel épisode de Toque Toque, découvrez l'histoire du chef Benoît Bordier. Ancien chef du restaurant étoilé Jean à Paris, ce cuisinier instinctif dirige aujourd'hui avec sa femme le bistrot Saint-Joseph à la Garenne Colombe, en région parisienne.Son ADN, c'est l'instinct, les assemblages improbables sortis de son imaginaire. Mais l'intuition a son côté sombre. Quand elle n'est pas récompensée, elle provoque des tourments. Les cuisiniers éprouvent les mêmes joies et les mêmes angoisses que les artistes : la peur de la page blanche, le bonheur des bonnes critiques et le désespoir quand elles sont mauvaises. Dans la cuisine comme dans la vie, comment fait-on pour oublier ses tourments pour avancer dans ses désirs ? Une série audio proposée par Metro en collaboration avec Le Nouveau Bélier et produite par Lacmé production.Avec la voix de Philippe Maymat, écrit par Romain Weber, réalisé et mixé par Ben Macé sur une musique originale de Pablo Altar et supervisé par Audrey Largouët. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Noah Henderson is the Director of the Sport Management Program and a Clinical Instructor at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business. A widely recognized voice in sport management, his work explores the intersection of law, economics, and the social consequences of college athletics –– with a focus on name, image, and likeness (NIL), athlete labor rights, and sports gambling. Through his teaching, Henderson prepares students to lead in a dynamic era where college sports are rapidly professionalizing. Henderson was at the forefront of NIL implementation. He helped amend Illinois' NIL legislation and played a direct role in establishing early frameworks that facilitated the legal payment of college athletes. He continues to advise athletic departments, brands, and sports agents nationwide on NIL policy, legal compliance, and best practices. He has also provided written analysis that has been entered into the public record, contributing to national discourse on antitrust, roster structures, and athlete access in college athletics. He contributed extensively to Sports Illustrated's NIL Daily, where his reporting and commentary helped shape public understanding of the evolving business of college athletics. His insights have been featured by ESPN, NPR, CNN, PBS, Sportico, the Chicago Tribune, and others. He regularly speaks at accredited seminars and national symposiums, offering expertise on athlete rights and the future of college athletics. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law and a degree in Economics from Saint Joseph's University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the golf team.

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death Father Spencer gives an update on the dramatic event that happened in his life? (12:47) how are the sacraments instrumental in a happy death? (19:55) Paul - My father had a happy death. He had a great life, and died well. He gave everything to God all the way to the end which was remarkable. You can say a lot during life and live a lot, but if you're faith is there, and still strong, it represents a good and happy death. (25:22) Break 1 What do you do about the fear of pain of death? (33:18) Sal - How we live a good life and have the thought of purgatory. It's kind of confusing. You lead a good life and do the right things and then there's that possibility. Can you explain? (37:24) Lisa - Anointing of the sick and apostolic pardon. Mother is 93 and in memory care. We did both of those earlier this year. How often can you have that done before death? (42:52) Break 2 Steven - Father and his death. Not close growing up. When he died, he never seemed to have peace. I went into see him. He had a peace on his face. After the funeral, I found out dad was one of 12 kids and his dad was an alcoholic who took abuse from his father. God gives you peace in death and he had it. (49:09) what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a Happy Death? Resources: Prayer for a Happy Death https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he's inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today's readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.