Podcast appearances and mentions of Saint Margaret

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 283The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of CortonaSaint Margaret of Cortona's Story Margaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with Arsenio, though they were not married, and she bore him a son. In those years, she had doubts about her situation. Somewhat like Saint Augustine, she prayed for purity—but not just yet. One day she was waiting for Arsenio and was instead met by his dog. The animal led Margaret into the forest where she found Arsenio murdered. This crime shocked Margaret into a life of penance. She and her son returned to Laviano, where she was not well received by her stepmother. They then went to Cortona, where her son eventually became a friar. In 1277, three years after her conversion, Margaret became a Franciscan tertiary. Under the direction of her confessor, who sometimes had to order her to moderate her self-denial, she pursued a life of prayer and penance at Cortona. There she established a hospital and founded a congregation of tertiary sisters. The poor and humble Margaret was, like Francis, devoted to the Eucharist and to the passion of Jesus. These devotions fueled her great charity and drew sinners to her for advice and inspiration. She was canonized in 1728. St. Margaret of Cortona’s liturgical feast is celebrated on February 22. Reflection Seeking forgiveness is sometimes difficult work. It is made easier by meeting people who, without trivializing our sins, assure us that God rejoices over our repentance. Being forgiven lifts a weight and prompts us to acts of charity. Click here for more on Saint Margaret of Cortona! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

This episode we get dressed up in our best iron garments and talk about the life and times of Margaret of Hungary. Starting out strong and predictably as a rich kid (a fact she totally hated or so she said) she went on to found a monastery, kidnap some people for feminism, do a lot of counting, and even managed to bounce back from a pillow based controversy to become a saint eventually. Plus, Anna makes the ultimate sacrifice to get the podcast recorded and Matthew shares some revealing statistics about…YOU!. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you can. It really helps the show. And tell a friend! Thanks. If you would like to support the show you can give us a one-time tip at ko-fi.com/qedcomedylab If you want to tell us anything please contact us at SaintMisbehavinPod@gmail.com Our Original Saint Audio art is by local Oxford artist Karina Tarin. Find more of her amazing pieces at https://www.karinatarin.co.uk/

Back by popular demand! The boys return to the dark history of Christian Saints, this time featuring some of the most metal magical martyrs of The Middle Ages...Saint Homobonus, Saint Margaret, and Saint Joseph of Cupertino Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 496The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of ScotlandSaint Margaret of Scotland's Story Margaret of Scotland was a truly liberated woman in the sense that she was free to be herself. For her, that meant freedom to love God and serve others. Not Scottish by birth, Margaret was the daughter of Princess Agatha of Hungary and the Anglo-Saxon Prince Edward Atheling. She spent much of her youth in the court of her great-uncle, the English king, Edward the Confessor. Her family fled from William the Conqueror and was shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland. King Malcolm befriended them and was captivated by the beautiful, gracious Margaret. They were married at the castle of Dunfermline in 1070. Malcolm was good-hearted, but rough and uncultured, as was his country. Because of Malcolm's love for Margaret, she was able to soften his temper, polish his manners, and help him become a virtuous king. He left all domestic affairs to her, and often consulted her in state matters. Margaret tried to improve her adopted country by promoting the arts and education. For religious reform she encouraged synods and was present for the discussions which tried to correct religious abuses common among priests and laypeople, such as simony, usury, and incestuous marriages. With her husband, she founded several churches. Margaret was not only a queen, but a mother. She and Malcolm had six sons and two daughters. Margaret personally supervised their religious instruction and other studies. Although she was very much caught up in the affairs of the household and country, she remained detached from the world. Her private life was austere. She had certain times for prayer and reading Scripture. She ate sparingly and slept little in order to have time for devotions. She and Malcolm kept two Lents, one before Easter and one before Christmas. During these times she always rose at midnight for Mass. On the way home she would wash the feet of six poor persons and give them alms. She was always surrounded by beggars in public and never refused them. It is recorded that she never sat down to eat without first feeding nine orphans and 24 adults. In 1093, King William Rufus made a surprise attack on Alnwick castle. King Malcolm and his oldest son, Edward, were killed. Margaret, already on her deathbed, died four days after her husband. Reflection There are two ways to be charitable: the “clean way” and the “messy way.” The “clean way” is to give money or clothing to organizations that serve the poor. The “messy way” is dirtying your own hands in personal service to the poor. Margaret's outstanding virtue was her love of the poor. Although very generous with material gifts, Margaret also visited the sick and nursed them with her own hands. She and her husband served orphans and the poor on their knees during Advent and Lent. Like Christ, she was charitable the “messy way.” Learn more about Saint Margaret of Scotland! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

You'll hear about white pines and cemeteries in the forest, about mudlarks and bird watching…Zoe Matties, Beth Downey-Sawatzky, and Rob Kwade have a sprawling discussion spurred by the piece Being the Earth Creature by Sylvia Keesmat  about our lives, God, and how we're all entangled with the world in which we live. This podcast is a lead-up to the conference put on by A Rocha Canada at Saint Margaret's Anglican Church, Winnipeg, called Consider the Lilies. We do hope you enjoy, and if you are listening to this before June 14, 2024 you can sign up for the conference by following this link to register: https://arocha.ca/event/consider-the-lilies-2024/Being the Earth Creature: https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/blog/being-earth-creature

Matilda of Scotland has often been overshadowed in her accomplishments because of her saintly mother and empress daughter, but it was because of her mother that she became who she needed to be to make sure her daughter could be even better. Matilda had a rough but pretty normal Scottish royal childhood with a lot of murder and succession crises, but it hardened her to make her an astute politician in the court of her husband, Henry I. In addition to that, Matilda was worldly and generous and made her court one of culture and arts, and she made active efforts to be kind and helpulf to the less fortunate, a trait instilled in her by her mother. Come join me to learn about her facinating story. Bibliography Brown, Laura. “Queen Matilda of Scotland.” The Scots Magazine, October 25, 2019. https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/series/queen-matilda-of-scotland/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Empress Matilda.” Wikipedia, April 13, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Matilda. ———. “Henry I of England.” Wikipedia, April 3, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_I_of_England#Family_and_children. ———. “Malcolm III of Scotland.” Wikipedia, February 21, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_III_of_Scotland. ———. “Matilda of Scotland.” Wikipedia, April 18, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_of_Scotland#Death. ———. “Saint Margaret of Scotland.” Wikipedia, April 15, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Margaret_of_Scotland. ———. “William Adelin.” Wikipedia, January 28, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Adelin. Lewis, Jone Johnson. “Biography of Matilda of Scotland, Wife of Henry I of England.” ThoughtCo, November 28, 2011. https://www.thoughtco.com/matilda-of-scotland-3529598. New World Encyclopedia. “Matilda of Scotland.” Accessed April 18, 2024. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Matilda_of_Scotland. The Freelance History Writer. “Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England,” June 10, 2012. https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2012/06/10/matilda-of-scotland-queen-of-england/. “Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England.” Accessed April 18, 2024. https://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/normans_6.html#google_vignette. pixeltocode.uk, PixelToCode. “Matilda (Maud) Wife of Henry I.” Westminster Abbey. Accessed April 18, 2024. https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/royals/matilda-maud-wife-of-henry-i. Susan. “Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England.” Unofficial Royalty, September 1, 2016. https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/matilda-of-scotland-queen-of-england/. Rebecca Starr Brown. “The Almost Saint Matilda of Scotland,” May 1, 2017. https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2017/05/01/the-almost-saint-matilda-of-scotland/.

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Seventh Week of Easter Lectionary: 300The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of CortonaSaint Margaret of Cortona's Story Margaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with Arsenio, though they were not married, and she bore him a son. In those years, she had doubts about her situation. Somewhat like Saint Augustine, she prayed for purity—but not just yet. One day she was waiting for Arsenio and was instead met by his dog. The animal led Margaret into the forest where she found Arsenio murdered. This crime shocked Margaret into a life of penance. She and her son returned to Laviano, where she was not well received by her stepmother. They then went to Cortona, where her son eventually became a friar. In 1277, three years after her conversion, Margaret became a Franciscan tertiary. Under the direction of her confessor, who sometimes had to order her to moderate her self-denial, she pursued a life of prayer and penance at Cortona. There she established a hospital and founded a congregation of tertiary sisters. The poor and humble Margaret was, like Francis, devoted to the Eucharist and to the passion of Jesus. These devotions fueled her great charity and drew sinners to her for advice and inspiration. She was canonized in 1728. St. Margaret of Cortona’s liturgical feast is celebrated on February 22. Reflection Seeking forgiveness is sometimes difficult work. It is made easier by meeting people who, without trivializing our sins, assure us that God rejoices over our repentance. Being forgiven lifts a weight and prompts us to acts of charity. Click here for more on Saint Margaret of Cortona! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

In a long-awaited crossover between pale-skinned history nerds with glasses and long reddish hair, whose cats like to make guest appearances in their content, Hepburn and I are joined by I'm joined by E.K. McAlpine (and Minnie) to talk about her all-time fav: Saint Margaret of Scotland! Support E.K. on Patreon Follow E.K. on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mason Neale was born in London to evangelical parents. His father's early death meant that Neale attended many different schools; he eventually earned a degree from Trinity College, Cambridge. While at Cambridge, Neale moved from an evangelical to a strongly Anglican religious orientation. He helped found the Cambridge Camden Society, which later became the Ecclesiological Society, at Cambridge in 1839; the group's main goal was to align church architecture, decoration, and ritual with its teaching. Neale was ordained a deacon in 1841 and a priest in 1842. His role in mid-19th-century British religious history is complex: many of his innovations, including establishing the Society of Saint Margaret for the nursing of pensioners and the poor, seemed too close to Roman Catholicism for Anglican leaders of the day.  Nonetheless, Neale's literary and religious output was immense. He wrote books and pamphlets on a wide range of spiritual and material issues. Neale's other volumes included novels, books for children, and works on church history. He penned a multivolume History of the Holy Eastern Church (1847, 1850, and a posthumous volume in 1873). Neale's interest in Eastern Christianity led him to translate Hymns of the Eastern Church (1862), though he translated many other kinds of hymns, including from Latin, for Anglican use. Neale is best remembered as a hymnist whose collections include Hymns for Children (1843), Hymns for the Sick (1843), Carols for Christmas-tide (1853), and Carols for Easter-tide (1854). Perhaps his most famous carol is “Good King Wenceslas.” Neale's early death, at age 48, was not widely recognized at the time; however, the archbishop of Canterbury celebrated its centenary.-bio via Poetry Foundation Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

  Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Lk 17:20-25 - Asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said in reply, "The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, 'Look, here it is,' or, 'There it is.' For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you." Then He said to His disciples, "The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. There will be those who will say to you, 'Look, there he is,' or 'Look, here he is.' Do not go off, do not run in pursuit. For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day. But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation." Memorial of Saint Gertrude, Virgin Memorial of Saint Margaret of Scotland Saints Gertrude and Margaret, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) The fallout from Pope Francis' suspension of ordinations by France's most faithful https://www.lifesitenews.com/episodes/the-fallout-from-pope-francis-suspension-of-ordinations-by-frances-most-faithful-bishop/?utm_source=telegramcath 3, 4) Update on the "Deposit of Faith" press conference at Baltimore, Maryland, and my conversation with an Nobel laureate atheist scientist

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 494The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of ScotlandSaint Margaret of Scotland's Story Margaret of Scotland was a truly liberated woman in the sense that she was free to be herself. For her, that meant freedom to love God and serve others. Not Scottish by birth, Margaret was the daughter of Princess Agatha of Hungary and the Anglo-Saxon Prince Edward Atheling. She spent much of her youth in the court of her great-uncle, the English king, Edward the Confessor. Her family fled from William the Conqueror and was shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland. King Malcolm befriended them and was captivated by the beautiful, gracious Margaret. They were married at the castle of Dunfermline in 1070. Malcolm was good-hearted, but rough and uncultured, as was his country. Because of Malcolm's love for Margaret, she was able to soften his temper, polish his manners, and help him become a virtuous king. He left all domestic affairs to her, and often consulted her in state matters. Margaret tried to improve her adopted country by promoting the arts and education. For religious reform she encouraged synods and was present for the discussions which tried to correct religious abuses common among priests and laypeople, such as simony, usury, and incestuous marriages. With her husband, she founded several churches. Margaret was not only a queen, but a mother. She and Malcolm had six sons and two daughters. Margaret personally supervised their religious instruction and other studies. Although she was very much caught up in the affairs of the household and country, she remained detached from the world. Her private life was austere. She had certain times for prayer and reading Scripture. She ate sparingly and slept little in order to have time for devotions. She and Malcolm kept two Lents, one before Easter and one before Christmas. During these times she always rose at midnight for Mass. On the way home she would wash the feet of six poor persons and give them alms. She was always surrounded by beggars in public and never refused them. It is recorded that she never sat down to eat without first feeding nine orphans and 24 adults. In 1093, King William Rufus made a surprise attack on Alnwick castle. King Malcolm and his oldest son, Edward, were killed. Margaret, already on her deathbed, died four days after her husband. Reflection There are two ways to be charitable: the “clean way” and the “messy way.” The “clean way” is to give money or clothing to organizations that serve the poor. The “messy way” is dirtying your own hands in personal service to the poor. Margaret's outstanding virtue was her love of the poor. Although very generous with material gifts, Margaret also visited the sick and nursed them with her own hands. She and her husband served orphans and the poor on their knees during Advent and Lent. Like Christ, she was charitable the “messy way.” Learn more about Saint Margaret of Scotland! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time and Memorial of Saint Margaret of Scotland. Today's readings First Reading: Wis 7:22b–8:1 Psalm: Ps 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175 Gospel: Lk 17:20-25 Catholic Radio Network

Today is the Feast of Saint Margaret, a queen of Scotland who lived about a 1000 years ago. Father Kubicki shares some insightful words from Pope Benedict on a visit to Scotland in 2010. Check out how we are called to handle modern difficulties in our times.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The US bishops voted Tuesday to advance the cause of beatification and canonization of Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker, a 19th-century American priest who founded the Missionary Society of Saint Paul the Apostle, today known as the Paulist Fathers. Hecker's cause for canonization was formally opened in 2008, at which time he received the title “Servant of God.” The next step in the process is to publicize the cause for canonization in the Archdiocese of New York, where the Paulists are headquartered. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256020/us-bishops-vote-to-advance-the-cause-of-canonization-for-american-priest-isaac-hecker The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a document on Wednesday reaffirming that Catholics are forbidden from becoming Freemasons. The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a bishop from the Philippines who had expressed concern at the growing number of Catholics in his diocese who are taking part in Freemasonry and asked for suggestions for how to respond pastorally. The Freemasons are the largest worldwide oath-bound secret society. Freemasonry promotes ideas and rituals incompatible with the Catholic faith, including indifferentism, or the position that a person can be equally pleasing to God while remaining in any religion, and a deistic concept of a “Great Architect of the Universe.” The Catholic Church's prohibition on Freemasonry dates back to Pope Clement XII, who formally condemned it in a papal bull in 1738. Catholics who enroll in Masonic associations “are in a state of grave sin and may not receive holy Communion.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256014/vatican-doctrine-office-reaffirms-that-catholics-cannot-be-freemasons US bishops are hoping for further guidance from the Vatican before they formulate concrete plans to prepare for the final stage of the Synod on Synodality next fall. At the conclusion of the synod's first assembly that took place at the Vatican between October 4–29, delegates approved a 42-page synthesis document titled “A Synodal Church in Mission” containing more than 80 proposals, including recommendations aimed at giving lay Catholics a greater role in decision-making. The preliminary document did not, however, specify the next steps that dioceses and episcopal conferences should take during the interim period before the synod reconvenes in October 2024. Flores agreed that the USCCB might have to produce its own summary if the Vatican doesn't provide one soon. Asked if there was a timeline for when additional steps need to be taken, he said it was premature to formulate a schedule. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256019/synod-s-next-steps-us-bishops-look-to-rome-for-guidance-say-priests-and-poor-need-a-voice Today, the Church celebrates Saint Joseph Moscati, the first modern medical doctor to be canonized. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-joseph-moscati-55 The Church also celebrates Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Margaret worked tirelessly to bring justice and relief to the poor of Scotland. She also built churches and encouraged practices of religious devotion. In her private life, she exhibited great prayerfulness and piety. Her influence was seen not only in her husband's life, but throughout all of Scotland. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-margaret-of-scotland-657 Finally, the Church celebrates Saint Gertrude the Great, a distinguished medieval nun and writer in the Benedictine monastic tradition. One of the most esteemed woman saints of the Christian West, she was a notable early devotee of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-gertrude-the-great-715

Today is the feast of Saint Margaret Mary, a French Visitation Nun who had a deep devotion to the blessed Sacrament. Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret. Tune in to hear an amazing prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 19th, 2023. First, Saint Margaret's Spring Valley hospital is in danger of closing as early as June. The latest on the embattled Illinois Valley hospital. Then, a conversation with Charles Brown, CEO of urban design consulting firm Equitable Cities.

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 292The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of CortonaSaint Margaret of Cortona's Story Margaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with Arsenio, though they were not married, and she bore him a son. In those years, she had doubts about her situation. Somewhat like Saint Augustine, she prayed for purity—but not just yet. One day she was waiting for Arsenio and was instead met by his dog. The animal led Margaret into the forest where she found Arsenio murdered. This crime shocked Margaret into a life of penance. She and her son returned to Laviano, where she was not well received by her stepmother. They then went to Cortona, where her son eventually became a friar. In 1277, three years after her conversion, Margaret became a Franciscan tertiary. Under the direction of her confessor, who sometimes had to order her to moderate her self-denial, she pursued a life of prayer and penance at Cortona. There she established a hospital and founded a congregation of tertiary sisters. The poor and humble Margaret was, like Francis, devoted to the Eucharist and to the passion of Jesus. These devotions fueled her great charity and drew sinners to her for advice and inspiration. She was canonized in 1728. St. Margaret of Cortona’s liturgical feast is celebrated on February 22. Reflection Seeking forgiveness is sometimes difficult work. It is made easier by meeting people who, without trivializing our sins, assure us that God rejoices over our repentance. Being forgiven lifts a weight and prompts us to acts of charity. Click here for more on Saint Margaret of Cortona! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Butler's Lives of the Saints says that she performed “marvelous” service to the sick, so nauseating that its “details cannot be set out before the fastidious modern reader.” Out of sympathy for the poor, Margaret also imitated their squalor. She so neglected all personal hygiene, for example, that she repulsed her sisters. And for long periods she denied herself food and sleep. Since she was a princess and the convent was built for her, no one seems to have been able to temper her excesses. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms.See more resources, maps, and information at:https://www.dwworldhistory.comCheckout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/DWWorldHistoryA PDF Publication is available for this episode at:https://www.patreon.com/DWWorldHistorySupport the show

This week we meet the incredible St. Margaret of Castello! For the first 6 years of her life, she was kept in a storage space under a staircase in a castle. Her well-to-do parents did not want the attention and shame of having a child with disabilities. Margaret was born deaf, lame, hunch-backed, and a little person. Her story is Truly Amazing and inspiring! Her parents then abandoned her. Margaret was homeless, begging in the streets. She overcame every obstacle put in her path and inspired and loved a whole town! This is one show you definitely will not want to miss! Links to information shared... The Saint Who Was Abandoned by Her Parents Meet St. Margaret of Castello: The Pope's Unexpected Canonization Mystical Life of St. Margaret of Castello Novena for Saint Margaret Movie: Saint Margaret of Castello: Seeing Through God's Eyes Documentary: Blessed Margaret of Castello now Saint Margaret of Castello ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Infinite thanks to ALL of you for listening! I pray you find what you are looking/searching for - and more - here! Please keep listening and share the show with as many people as you feel it would benefit/help! If you would like to make an offering to the show. I created a "wish list" on Amazon.com. It's a never-ending gift, so to speak. Please do not feel obligated, in any way. Some have asked for ways to make offerings to/for the show. This is it. Here's the link to the show's wish list... Faith and More Podcast Wish List Check out our website!! This is an incredibly easy way to access the show, show notes, listen to the show, request prayers, and contact me! https://faithandmorepodcast.wixsite.com/my-site Our YouTube channel: Faith and More Podcast Contact me at... faithandmorepodcast@gmail.com #stmargaret #castello #ada #handicap #lame #deaf #unconditionallove #angels #saints #margaretofcastello #prayer #meditation #encourage #faith #love #hope #divine #blessing #blessings #positive #staystrong #digdeep #life #sage #trust #faithandmore #faithandmorepodcast #revangeleswise #angelwise #littlepeople #littleperson #dwarfism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/faith-and-more/message

Today's Topics: 1) Reading 1 - Rv 4:1-11 - A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. Memorial of Saint Margaret of Scotland, Memorial of Saint Gertrude Saints Margaret and Gertrude, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Cardinal Müller: A Pope would "automatically lose his office" if he became a heretic -https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cdl-muller-pope-would-automatically-lose-his-office-if-he-became-a-heretic/?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=usa 3) Theological Doctrine & Canon Law: Laymen Can Question Their Superiors https://www.traditioninaction.org/religious/i057_Lay_3.htm 4) Update with Church Militant on news as it relates to the Church & Culture

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 499All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of ScotlandMargaret of Scotland was a truly liberated woman in the sense that she was free to be herself. For her, that meant freedom to love God and serve others. Not Scottish by birth, Margaret was the daughter of Princess Agatha of Hungary and the Anglo-Saxon Prince Edward Atheling. She spent much of her youth in the court of her great-uncle, the English king, Edward the Confessor. Her family fled from William the Conqueror and was shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland. King Malcolm befriended them and was captivated by the beautiful, gracious Margaret. They were married at the castle of Dunfermline in 1070. Malcolm was good-hearted, but rough and uncultured, as was his country. Because of Malcolm's love for Margaret, she was able to soften his temper, polish his manners, and help him become a virtuous king. He left all domestic affairs to her, and often consulted her in state matters. Margaret tried to improve her adopted country by promoting the arts and education. For religious reform she encouraged synods and was present for the discussions which tried to correct religious abuses common among priests and laypeople, such as simony, usury, and incestuous marriages. With her husband, she founded several churches. Margaret was not only a queen, but a mother. She and Malcolm had six sons and two daughters. Margaret personally supervised their religious instruction and other studies. Although she was very much caught up in the affairs of the household and country, she remained detached from the world. Her private life was austere. She had certain times for prayer and reading Scripture. She ate sparingly and slept little in order to have time for devotions. She and Malcolm kept two Lents, one before Easter and one before Christmas. During these times she always rose at midnight for Mass. On the way home she would wash the feet of six poor persons and give them alms. She was always surrounded by beggars in public and never refused them. It is recorded that she never sat down to eat without first feeding nine orphans and 24 adults. In 1093, King William Rufus made a surprise attack on Alnwick castle. King Malcolm and his oldest son, Edward, were killed. Margaret, already on her deathbed, died four days after her husband. Reflection There are two ways to be charitable: the “clean way” and the “messy way.” The “clean way” is to give money or clothing to organizations that serve the poor. The “messy way” is dirtying your own hands in personal service to the poor. Margaret's outstanding virtue was her love of the poor. Although very generous with material gifts, Margaret also visited the sick and nursed them with her own hands. She and her husband served orphans and the poor on their knees during Advent and Lent. Like Christ, she was charitable the “messy way.” Learn more about Saint Margaret of Scotland! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis has expressed his condolences for the victims of a deadly bombing on a busy pedestrian street in Istanbul over the weekend. The Vatican published a message on November 15 that expressed the pope's spiritual closeness to the injured and those who mourn the loss of their loved ones who died in the explosion in Turkey's capital. “His Holiness prays that no act of violence will discourage the efforts of the people of Türkiye to build a society based on the values of fraternity, justice and peace,” it said. The explosion on Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue, a popular shopping street, on November 13 killed six people and led around 80 others to be hospitalized, according to the Associated Press. Among the victims were two girls, ages 9 and 15. Funerals were held for the victims on Monday. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252816/pope-francis-prays-for-turkey-after-deadly-istanbul-bombing Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, was elected Tuesday to head the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for the next three years in a vote of 138-99. Broglio will be taking the role after serving for three years as secretary of the conference. Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore was elected vice president by a vote of 143-96. The new president serves a three-year term. Already, several known, high-profile challenges await Broglio. These include the first session of the sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome October 4–29, 2023; a national eucharistic congress in Indianapolis in June 2024; the synod's concluding session in October 2024; and the US presidential election in November 2024. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252817/archbishop-timothy-broglio-elected-usccb-president Today, the Church celebrates Saint Joseph Moscati, the first modern medical doctor to be canonized. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-joseph-moscati-55 The Church also celebrates Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Margaret worked tirelessly to bring justice and relief to the poor of Scotland. She also built churches and encouraged practices of religious devotion. In her private life, she exhibited great prayerfulness and piety. Her influence was seen not only in her husband's life, but throughout all of Scotland. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-margaret-of-scotland-657 Finally, the Church celebrates Saint Gertrude the Great, a distinguished medieval nun and writer in the Benedictine monastic tradition. One of the most esteemed woman saints of the Christian West, she was a notable early devotee of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-gertrude-the-great-715

Apocalypse 4:1-11 (He was, he is, and he is to come) 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 (The supremacy of charity)

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Today on the podcast we learn about two incredible women - mothers, queens... and saints! Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Saint Margaret of Scotland have fascinating stories and a lot to teach us about compassion, leadership, and strength. We'll also hear a bit about how one of these women became Katie's confirmation saint (much to her surprise!). Also a discussion on the beauty of repetition (this is for you parents) and what this teaches us about the nature of God. ------- www.bornofwonder.com  Leave a review for the podcast on iTunes and leave a star rating on Spotify!   Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bornofwonder?fan_landing=true   -------   Music: blue dot sessions Comin Thro' the Rye - Bear Mcreery    Two Noblewomen, Two Saints https://www.bornofwonder.com/home/two-noblewomen-two-saints-st-elizabeth-of-hungary-and-st-margaret-of-scotland    Jen Fulwiler's Saint Name Generator https://saintsnamegenerator.com    Recommendation - Bela Bartok's Piano Concerto in E major https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7J7L53b8U0   

November 16: Saint Margaret of Scotlandc. 1045–1093Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of Scotland, large families, and parents who have lost childrenA foreign-born royal becomes queen and inspires by her refinement and devotionIn the early eleventh century, a Danish Viking named Canute reigned as King of England. Canute exiled his potential rivals from an Anglo-Saxon royal family. One of these exiles, Edward, made his way to Hungary, married, and had a daughter named Margaret who grew up in a well-educated, royal, Catholic home. Margaret's father eventually returned to England at the request of the king, his uncle Saint Edward the Confessor, and he brought his family with him, including Margaret. But Edward died shortly after coming home, leaving Margaret fatherless, and then Edward the Confessor died without an heir. War broke out. In 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, the Anglo-Saxon English lost to the Norman French. Margaret and her siblings were displaced to Scotland, far away from French efforts to eradicate Anglo-Saxon royals who had claims to the English throne. Thus was the circuitous route by which a woman of English blood who grew up in Hungary is commemorated today as Saint Margaret of Scotland.Saint Margaret was known to her contemporaries as an educated, refined, and pious woman. She married a Scottish King named Malcolm who was far more rustic than herself. He could not even read. The earliest Life of Margaret, written by a monk who personally knew her, states that Malcolm depended on his wife's sage advice and admired her prayerfulness. According to Margaret's biographer, Malcolm saw “that Christ truly dwelt in her heart...What she rejected, he rejected...what she loved, he, for love of her, loved too.” Malcolm embellished Margaret's devotional books with gold and silver. One of these books, a selection of Gospel passages with illuminated miniatures of the four Evangelists, is preserved in an English museum. King Malcolm and Queen Margaret, along with their six sons and two daughters, truly created a domestic church centered on Christ. One son, David, became a national hero as King of Scotland and is popularly referred to as a saint.Margaret's presence infused the unsophisticated, rural, Scottish court with culture. She brought her more Roman experiences of Church life with her to Scotland, and so pulled the Scottish Church into conformity with Roman and continental practice regarding the dating and observance of Lent and Easter. She encouraged the faithful to more fully observe Sunday by not working and, like so many medieval royals, she was also a prolific foundress of monasteries, including one she intended to be the burial place for Scottish kings and queens. Margaret was known for her concern for the poor, for dedicating hours a day to prayer and to spiritual reading, and for her great skill in embroidering vestments and church linens.Saint Margaret died, not yet fifty years old, just a few days after she was informed that her husband and son were killed in battle. Margaret and Malcolm were buried together under the high altar of a monastery. Devotion to the holy queen began soon after her death, and she was canonized in 1250.Saint Margaret of Scotland, you were the model of a virtuous queen who cared for both the spiritual and material welfare of your people. Inspire all leaders to give personal witness to holiness so that, through their leadership role, they inspire their people to be more virtuous.

October 16: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin1647–1690Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of those with polio, devotees of the Sacred Heart, loss of parentsA cloistered nun's visions of the Sacred Heart impact the Church like a meteorToday's saint, in the eyes of the world, was nothing special. She grew up in a medium-sized town, never traveled, received a standard education, was not wealthy, had normal intelligence, and died at the age of forty-three. But she had visions. Powerful, thought-provoking, descriptive visions. If she were not a nun, people would probably have whispered that Margaret was eccentric and then politely ignored her. But Margaret's austere life as a cloistered nun buttressed her credibility. And when a holy Jesuit priest, Saint Claude de la Colombière, disseminated the content of her visions, it sparked broader interest, which eventually spread like wildfire around the globe. The innumerable cells in the body of Christ carried Margaret Mary's visions one to the other, until devotion to the Sacred Heart became so common as to be prototypically Catholic. But it was not always so. It was today's saint who made devotion to the Sacred Heart commonplace.Saint Margaret Mary grew up in a large, pious, middle-class family in France in the middle of its great century of Catholic revival. She was a daughter, so to speak, of Saints Francis de Sales and Jane Frances de Chantal. The latter founded the Order of the Visitation after being inspired by the life and writings of Francis de Sales. Margaret joined her local Visitandine convent in 1671 in Paray-le-Monial, just ten years after Jane had died. Margaret suffered from serious physical ailments and so was not outstanding for her practical service to the convent. But she was especially devout and dedicated to mental prayer.From her childhood she had experienced a closeness to Jesus Christ so unique that she thought everyone experienced it. In the convent Jesus visited her often, speaking to her as if they were old friends. And like an old friend, He opened His heart to her and told her things He told no one else. He said He was sad. He said He was disappointed in the laxity of so many of the faithful, especially the laxity of those consecrated to Him. And then one day He did something extraordinary—He showed Margaret His human heart, red as a ruby.These were not visions of the exalted, seated Christ as King of the Universe, nor of Jesus the High Priest consecrating the world to the Father surrounded by saints and angels. This was the humble, slightly sad and discouraged Jesus wondering where all His friends had gone: “I receive from the greater part only ingratitude, by their irreverence and sacrileges, and by the coldness and contempt they have for me in this sacrament of love….” It was all about the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus wanted more devotion to Him in the tabernacle, and He wanted it at specific times. He asked Margaret to come before Him for one hour at 11 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. He made promises to those who received Holy Communion on nine consecutive First Fridays. This was the seventeenth-century version of the twentieth-century Divine Mercy devotion.Saint Margaret Mary was not the first person, nor the first saint, to talk about the Sacred Heart. But she was the first dedicated ambassador of this message of mercy. And God used her effectively. As part of her canonization process, her tomb was opened in 1830 and she worked a miracle of healing. Images of the Sacred Heart were commonly enthroned in Catholic homes with its promises described in detail. In 1919 in Paris, an enormous Basilica on Montmartre was dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Saint Margaret Mary was canonized in 1920. Her body can be seen under an altar in the chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial.Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, your life of prayer and devotion to Jesus was that of a prolonged discussion with an intimate friend. Help us to dialogue with Jesus like you, knowing Him and loving Him in the hiddenness of the tabernacle.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Following the kidnapping of two Catholic priests in central Nigeria last week, the local diocese announced July 19 that one of the two priests had escaped, while the other was “brutally” killed. Father John Mark Cheitnum and Father Denatus Cleopas were abducted at around 5:45 pm on July 15 at the rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, in the town of Lere in Nigeria's northern Kaduna State. Cleopas escaped with his life, but Cheitnum was “brutally killed” by his abductors on the day of his kidnapping, a letter from the diocese of Kafanchan says. His burial is scheduled for July 21 at the Kafanchan's Cathedral of Saint Peter. The diocese did not say who the kidnappers were thought to be, or whether any ransom was demanded for the two priests. At least seven Catholic priests were kidnapped in Nigeria in the month of July, according to data compiled by Aid to the Church in Need, a Catholic nonprofit organization. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251827/kidnapped-priest-killed-in-nigeria-another-escapes A 76 year-old English grandmother who was fined for praying near to an abortion clinic has successfully overturned her financial penalty. Rosa Lalor, from Liverpool, was issued the fine during the country's lockdown in February 2021, after a policeman questioned why she was out doors and she replied that she was “walking and praying”. The officer involved said that this was not “a reasonable excuse” and that she was in fact protesting and so she was then arrested, detained and fined. As a result of a legal challenge, Merseyside Police have now conceded that Lalor should not have been detained due to the fact she was firmly within her rights to silently pray while out walking and that her actions were reasonable and acceptable under Covid-19 regulations. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251830/english-grandmother-arrested-for-praying-near-abortion-clinic-wins-religious-freedom-challenge Bishop Stephen D Parkes of Savannah has announced that Traditional Latin Masses in his Georgia diocese will cease in May 2023. The bishop said that he had requested permission from the Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments for parishes in his diocese to offer Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal and received a response from Rome that one parish can offer the Mass weekly and three parishes can offer the Mass monthly until May 20, 2023. The Georgia bishop's announcement came one day before the anniversary of Pope Francis' promulgation of Traditionis custodes, a motu proprio which placed sweeping restrictions on the celebration of Mass using the 1962 Roman Missal, also known as the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite, the Tridentine Mass, and the Traditional Latin Mass. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251822/vatican-instructs-savannah-diocese-to-end-traditional-latin-masses-in-may-2023-bishop-says Today, the Church celebrates Saint Margaret of Antioch, a virgin and martyr. Having embraced Christianity and consecrated her virginity to God, she was disowned by her father and adopted by her nurse. Threatened with death unless she renounced the Christian faith, the holy virgin refused to adore the gods of the empire. Several attempted methods of killing her failed, and she was finally beheaded. The Greek Church honors her under the name Marine on July13, and the Latin church as Margaret on July 20. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-margaret-of-antioch-307

Hello everyone and welcome to the History of Scotland, Episode 21. So, in today's episode Today I wanted us to go over another giant influence in our new King's life, someone who through her own experience, bloodshed, loss, helped guide Scotland with Malcolm into something great and potentially helped him save a lot of face after the whole Macbeth killing. This is of course Margaret of Wessex, or otherwise known as Saint Margaret of Scotland.  Please give us a follow-on twitter at: u/TheHistoryofSc1 or just our Facebook group which you can find by searching History of Scotland on Facebook. Leave any feedback you have for the podcast in reviews, likes, and comments. Our podcast is on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Stay safe.

Welcome back to another episode of INTO THE AIRBNB, where we talk with Airbnb Hosts about their STR experience. Today's guest is Emily Groves, based in Saint Margaret's Bay, UK who owns and manages two beautiful caravans located in a resort park, where guests can enjoy amenities like pool, sauna and gym. In today's episode she'll share with us about her experience with these listings, the numbers she's been making with them, how it is like renting on a resort RV park and the importance of bringing awareness to guests by having a plant-based kitchen. Visit Emily's beautiful listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52374934 Sponsored by Airbtics: the Affordable Accurate rental Analytics. If you'd like to get interviewed and share your story with us, please send us an email at delia@airbtics.com with the subject: “Podcast Interview request submission”. Find out more at: app.airbtics.com

Today's Topics: 1, 2)  Who is Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque? https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=443 3) Adopted Child Syndrome https://www.mentalhelp.net/parenting/psychological-issues-faced-by-adopted-children-and-adults/ 4) Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus https://www.padrepio.org/pray/efficacious-novena/ https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-13683

Hello everyone and welcome to the History of Scotland, Episode 20. So, in today's episode we start with our next King of Scotland and Macbeths killer, Malcolm Canmore (Malcom III). Next week will be about Saint Margaret of Scotland. Please give us a follow-on twitter at: u/TheHistoryofSc1 or just our Facebook group which you can find by searching History of Scotland on Facebook. Leave any feedback you have for the podcast in reviews, likes, and comments. Our podcast is on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Stay safe.

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 285All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of CortonaMargaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with Arsenio, though they were not married, and she bore him a son. In those years, she had doubts about her situation. Somewhat like Saint Augustine, she prayed for purity—but not just yet. One day she was waiting for Arsenio and was instead met by his dog. The animal led Margaret into the forest where she found Arsenio murdered. This crime shocked Margaret into a life of penance. She and her son returned to Laviano, where she was not well received by her stepmother. They then went to Cortona, where her son eventually became a friar. In 1277, three years after her conversion, Margaret became a Franciscan tertiary. Under the direction of her confessor, who sometimes had to order her to moderate her self-denial, she pursued a life of prayer and penance at Cortona. There she established a hospital and founded a congregation of tertiary sisters. The poor and humble Margaret was, like Francis, devoted to the Eucharist and to the passion of Jesus. These devotions fueled her great charity and drew sinners to her for advice and inspiration. She was canonized in 1728. St. Margaret of Cortona's liturgical feast is celebrated on February 22. Reflection Seeking forgiveness is sometimes difficult work. It is made easier by meeting people who, without trivializing our sins, assure us that God rejoices over our repentance. Being forgiven lifts a weight and prompts us to acts of charity. Click here for more on Saint Margaret of Cortona! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Visions of the Saints6 hours of listening for only $9Download and listen todayThis Podcast = Visions of Saint Nicholas of TolentinoVisions of Saint Margaret of CortonaVisions of Saint GertrudeVisions of Saint Clare of MontefalcoVisions of Saint Catherine of SienaVisions of Saint Frances of RomeVisions of Saint Catherine of GenoaVisions of Saint Teresa of AvilaVisions of Saint Philip NeriVisions of Saint Catherine de' RicciVisions of Saint Mary Magdalene de PazziVisions of Saint Margaret Mary AlacoqueVisions of the Cure of ArsVisions of Saint John BoscoVisions of Saint BernadetteVisions of Padre PioVisions of the Children of FatimaVisions of the Saints6 hours of listening for only $9Download and listen todaySupport the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/about-us)

The account of how the Sacred Heart Devotion was given to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Journey to Paray-le-Monial to the Convent of the Visitation where St. Margaret Mary Alacoque received apparitions of Jesus, where He showed her His Sacred Heart, and gave her the promises of the Sacred Heart. Learn about St. Claude Colombiere and how he, along with St. Margaret Mary, was responsible for our devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.Support the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/about-us)

Who is the “Pearl of York,” the 16th century English mother, martyr, and defender of the faith who courageously refused to compromise her Catholic ideals, and in the process evangelized not only her family, but the community around her?  In this month's Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete unpack the life of Saint Margaret Clitherow, whose bones were broken, but not her spirit.  As well, Laurie shares an inspiring personal story on her own introduction to this woman.  Saint Margaret Clitherow, Patron of Converts and Martyrs, pray for us! Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez on the Talking Catholic channel at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Alexa or at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-saints/.  Follow us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: twitter.com/talkingcatholic

In one of our Lord's appearances to St. Margaret, He said, "You are the third light granted to the Order of My beloved Francis.  He was the first, among the Friars Minor; Clare was the second, among the Nuns; you shall be the third, in the Order of Penance."She was born, in 1247, on a small farm in the Tuscany Region of Italy.  Her mother died when she was only seven years old, and she was left with a father who soon remarried.  Margaret could count on little love and understanding in her home, as her step-mother was very stern, and her father was completely dominated by this strong woman. Browse our Angels CollectionSupport the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/we-need-your-help)

Hey, friends! Today we are learning all out a woman who was hesitant to live a holy life because she was already living a comfortable life. Eventually she found her way into life as a religious sister and cared deeply for the poor in her community as she worked to discover what her deepest desire was in her life. Let's find out what that was alongside our new friend: Saint Margaret of Cortona.

Let Julie introduce you to Saint Margaret of Cortona. Connect with Julie at http://www.catholicfinishstrong.com/ (Catholic Finish Strong).

After a brief hiatus we picked up with our reading of St. Theophan's letters to Anastasia. We concluded Letter 71 with Theophan's discussion with Anastasia about the struggle with coldness and prayer. Once again he reminds her of the value of memorizing prayers -  in particular the psalms. Yet what is essential is not simply the memorization but rather that she would embrace each word and pray it with a depth of feeling. It is essential that she approach the prayer life not as a task oriented behavior but rather as a spirit guided response to love. There are times when a certain word or prayer will speak to the depths of the heart and she may remain with that prayer for the entire period that she has set aside. The more that she cultivates prayer, the more that she comes to love it, the less need there will be for rules. One thing needs to be understand: prayer is the root of everything! In letter 72, Theophan is filled with great joy. Anastasia has made a decision to embrace the religious life. He begins by telling her to hold fast to the decision now that it has be made and let it form her thoughts and to further mover her away from worldly desires and pleasures. She is going to live as one completely given over to the Lord. Therefore, she is to kindle that very spirit in which she voiced her decision. Theophan's initial counsel is to wait patiently. God will test and deepen her desire for this vocation. He will show her how to carry it out. For now, she has to wait and pray in a spirit of obedience and love. Everything that she set out to do in her pursuit of holiness she is to do a little more decisively now. The foundation has been laid; now she must construct the building. Set aside worldly amusements and distractions, Theophan tells her. Become ever more attentive to God's call.  --- Text of chat during the group:  00:14:31 Rachel Pineda: Wow, hello! Good to see everyone.   01:13:09 Anthony: I really appreciate this point....the flip side is the pressure to be a religious / priest if you really want to do something good.'   01:14:53 Anthony: Good point Joanne on our unawareness of lay saints   01:18:31 Anthony: There are lots of lay saints in Lives of the Saints Vol 2, by Catholic Book Publishing Co.   01:18:55 renwitter: As usual, compelled to point out that though she is depicted as if she was, Saint Catherine of Siena was not a religious. Nor was Saint Gemma Galgani, or Saint Kateri, Saint Margaret of Cortona, Saint Monica, Joan of Arc, and so many more. An equally long list on the men's side. It is very common for Saints to be depicted in the habit of a religious order they were closely associated with, and it came make is seem like they were religious, but they weren't! I always love finding new lay saints :-)   01:20:14 Ashley Kaschl: Yes! Thank you, Ren. We aren't taught that as clearly, if at all.   01:21:12 Cathy: Happy New Year Blessing to all!  

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. What a babe. Because of her faithfulness to the Lord, we benefit from a better understanding of His Sacred Heart! Amazing.Resources for this episode:Heaven Help Ushttps://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-13683https://youtu.be/h1e9opauJ-EThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Tommy talks about how to create a personal plan for times of crisis, introduces listeners to Saint Margaret of Scotland, and answers listener questions about how to recognize if a therapist is bad or unethical, how to cope with not being on the same page in marriage, and how to support a friend who is contemplating suicide while still taking care of ourselves.

On this feast of Saint Margaret of Scotland, Talking Saints hosts Laurie and Pete dive into the life of this 11th century model of charity and the domestic church.  An English princess born in Hungary, this saint married King Malcolm Canmore III of Scotland at the age of 25.  Her work to help the poor, correct Catholic abuses, care for her husband and eight children, and her holiness earned her the title “Pearl of Scotland” from those around her.   Saint Margaret of Scotland, Patroness of Scotland, pray for us! Our hosts, as well, in this Year of Saint Joseph, continue the recitation of “The Litany of Saint Joseph,” which can be found here: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/litanies/litany-of-saint-joseph Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez on the Talking Catholic channel at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Alexa or at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-saints/.  Follow us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: twitter.com/talkingcatholic

+ Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 19: 1 – 10 Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house." And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, "He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner." But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost." The Gospel of the Lord

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 498All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of ScotlandMargaret of Scotland was a truly liberated woman in the sense that she was free to be herself. For her, that meant freedom to love God and serve others. Not Scottish by birth, Margaret was the daughter of Princess Agatha of Hungary and the Anglo-Saxon Prince Edward Atheling. She spent much of her youth in the court of her great-uncle, the English king, Edward the Confessor. Her family fled from William the Conqueror and was shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland. King Malcolm befriended them and was captivated by the beautiful, gracious Margaret. They were married at the castle of Dunfermline in 1070. Malcolm was good-hearted, but rough and uncultured, as was his country. Because of Malcolm's love for Margaret, she was able to soften his temper, polish his manners, and help him become a virtuous king. He left all domestic affairs to her, and often consulted her in state matters. Margaret tried to improve her adopted country by promoting the arts and education. For religious reform she encouraged synods and was present for the discussions which tried to correct religious abuses common among priests and laypeople, such as simony, usury, and incestuous marriages. With her husband, she founded several churches. Margaret was not only a queen, but a mother. She and Malcolm had six sons and two daughters. Margaret personally supervised their religious instruction and other studies. Although she was very much caught up in the affairs of the household and country, she remained detached from the world. Her private life was austere. She had certain times for prayer and reading Scripture. She ate sparingly and slept little in order to have time for devotions. She and Malcolm kept two Lents, one before Easter and one before Christmas. During these times she always rose at midnight for Mass. On the way home she would wash the feet of six poor persons and give them alms. She was always surrounded by beggars in public and never refused them. It is recorded that she never sat down to eat without first feeding nine orphans and 24 adults. In 1093, King William Rufus made a surprise attack on Alnwick castle. King Malcolm and his oldest son, Edward, were killed. Margaret, already on her deathbed, died four days after her husband. Reflection There are two ways to be charitable: the “clean way” and the “messy way.” The “clean way” is to give money or clothing to organizations that serve the poor. The “messy way” is dirtying your own hands in personal service to the poor. Margaret's outstanding virtue was her love of the poor. Although very generous with material gifts, Margaret also visited the sick and nursed them with her own hands. She and her husband served orphans and the poor on their knees during Advent and Lent. Like Christ, she was charitable the “messy way.” Click here for more on Saint Margaret of Scotland! Saint of the DayCopyright Franciscan Media

Saint Margaret of Scotland was an 11th century Queen of Scotland known for her piety and great acts of charity. She was a princess from the English House of Wessex, which was deposed when William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 and took the throne. Saint Margaret and her family then fled to Scotland, where she married the Scottish King Malcolm III. Queen Margaret was known throughout Scotland for her kindness and love toward the poor, and for the strengthening the Christian faith in her adopted homeland by promoting more rigorous religious observance.

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GospelAt that time Jesus answered: "I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father,and no one knows the Father except the Sonand anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him."Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Mt 11:25-30)

The Life of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Sacred Heart DevotionThe account of how the Sacred Heart Devotion was given to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque.We traveled to Paray-le-Monial to the Convent of the Visitation where St. Margaret Mary Alacoque received apparitions of Jesus, where He showed her His Sacred Heart, and gave her the promises of the Sacred Heart. Learn about St. Claude Colombiere and how he, along with St. Margaret Mary, was responsible for our devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and Sacred Heart DevotionJourneys of Faith Bob and Penny Lord's StoreJourneys of Faith Blog Subscribe to our Free Blog Easy PeasyBob and Penny Lord TV Channel Miracles of the Eucharist, Apparitions of Mary, and lives of the Saints videos on demand.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bobandpennylord?fan_landing=true)

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The state of California has ruled that the Los Angeles Unified School District violated federal law in ways that prevented assistance for academically struggling students in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The decision could restore millions of dollars to Catholic schools. The Archdiocese filed a complaint in 2019 after the district blocked all but 17 of the more than 100 previously eligible Catholic schools from receiving Title 1 funds. These funds assist underperforming students with math, English and counseling. The Diocese of Calgary has promised compensation for survivors of local residential schools. The diocese said the fund is one way it hopes to bring about justice and healing to Canada's Indigenous population. Hundreds of unmarked graves were recently discovered at the sites of several former Catholic-run residential schools. A New Mexico state senator said he was denied Communion this weekend because of a political matter. His diocese of Las Cruces has said he was privately warned he should not approach Communion, due to his support for a pro-abortion bill. The senator's parish pastor similarly warned the senator in private not to approach Communion. A request has been made to open the beatification cause of the co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way. Carmen Hernández died five years ago at the age of 85. The ecclesial movement draws its inspiration from the practices of the early Catholic Church, providing “post-baptismal” Christian formation in some 40,000 small parish-based communities. The movement has an estimated membership of more than a million people across the world. Today is the feast of Saint Margaret of Antioch, a virgin and martyr.

Episode 3 of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Margaret. She's one of the most popular saints globally, despite having been declared fictional by the Catholic Church in the 5th century - and then again in the 1960s. Nevertheless, her legend as a vanquisher of dragons has made her a perennial favourite. Tune into hear her story, and find out what Saint Margaret has in common with Sleeping Beauty, Aphrodite, and margaritas.

Full Text of ReadingsSeventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension Lectionary: 58, 60All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Margaret of CortonaMargaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with Arsenio, though they were not married, and she bore him a son. In those years, she had doubts about her situation. Somewhat like Saint Augustine, she prayed for purity—but not just yet. One day she was waiting for Arsenio and was instead met by his dog. The animal led Margaret into the forest where she found Arsenio murdered. This crime shocked Margaret into a life of penance. She and her son returned to Laviano, where she was not well received by her stepmother. They then went to Cortona, where her son eventually became a friar. In 1277, three years after her conversion, Margaret became a Franciscan tertiary. Under the direction of her confessor, who sometimes had to order her to moderate her self-denial, she pursued a life of prayer and penance at Cortona. There she established a hospital and founded a congregation of tertiary sisters. The poor and humble Margaret was, like Francis, devoted to the Eucharist and to the passion of Jesus. These devotions fueled her great charity and drew sinners to her for advice and inspiration. She was canonized in 1728. Reflection Seeking forgiveness is sometimes difficult work. It is made easier by meeting people who, without trivializing our sins, assure us that God rejoices over our repentance. Being forgiven lifts a weight and prompts us to acts of charity. Click here for more on Saint Margaret of Cortona! Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Saint Margaret of Castello was recently canonized by Pope Francis in April of 2021. Born blind and with other health ailments in Italy in the late 1200s, she was shunned and eventually abandoned by her parents. We'll talk about her story and why she is an extraordinary testament to faith, grace, and God's love. Join us this week as we discuss the life and contribution of St. Margaret of Costello. https://catholicheritagespirituality.com/episode93/ https://catholicheritagespirituality.com/Margaret-of-Castello/ The Catholic Heritage Spirituality Show is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Newsletter Sign-up for the Catholic Heritage Spirituality Show Stay in touch with us! Join our newsletter: https://catholicheritagecom/podcastnewsletter/ iTunes (click iTunes > Ratings and Reviews > Write a Review)    

Highlights of Visions of Heaven Hell and Purgatory Book:336 PagesIs there a Heaven? 19Is there a Hell? 33Is there a Purgatory? 43Visions of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino 1245-1305 65Visions of Saint Margaret of Cortona 1247-1297 77Visions of Saint Gertrude 1256-1302 87Visions of Saint Clare of Montefalco 1268-1308 103Visions of Saint Catherine of Siena 1347-1380 113Visions of Saint Frances of Rome 1384-1440    123Visions of Saint Catherine of Genoa 1447-1510 139Visions of Saint Teresa of Avila 1515-1582 147Visions of Saint Philip Neri 1515-1595 163Visions of Saint Catherine de'Ricci 1552-1590 175Visions of Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi 1566-1607 191Visions of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque 1647-1690 213Visions of the Saint John Vianney - Cure of Ars 1786-1859 223Visions of Saint John Bosco 1815-1888 233Saint Bernadette and the Sounds of Hell 1858 251Visions of Saint Padre Pio 1887-1968 257Visions of the Children of Fatima 1917 269Saint Faustina and Divine Mercy 277The Miracles of the Scapular 283The Battle Rages on   313Saved by the Blood of the Lamb 321Visions of Heaven Hell and Purgatory bookVisions of Heaven Hell and Purgatory Media LinksSupport the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/we-need-your-help)

In the week that gave us International Womens Day, I thought it was beyond overdue to talk about a famous female figure from Scottish history.So this week, we talk about Scotlands only Royal Saint. Saint Margaret. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Good morning and welcome to Waking up with the Saints! Today we'll be talking about St. Margaret of Cortona and repent! Thanks for listening, God bless! :D

Saint Margaret of Cortona was a 13th-century Italian saint who is celebrated as a great penitent. In her youth she was the mistress of a nobleman, even bearing him an illegitimate son. Upon her lover's sudden death, Saint Margaret repented from the sinfulness of her ways, and joined the Franciscan order. She lived in simplicity and helped the poor and sick. In time, her prayers and repentance led to her receiving visions and visitations from Jesus Christ.In this episode we read and reflect on Saint Margaret's life, drawing primarily on accounts by Alban Butler and Anthony Francis Giovagnoll.

On today's episode we have Saint Margaret Of Scotland

Whose head was owned by Mary Queen of Scots? Which was lost by careless Jesuits?  Who escaped from prison four times? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley find out in today's Date Fight!

Good morning and welcome to Waking up with the Saints! Today we'll be talking about St. Margaret of Scotland, an awesome Saint that shows us how to live out lives of love! Thanks for listening, God bless! :D

Welcome to the Mission Kids podcast!  In addition to stories from the Bible, we will be looking at stories of the saints, as well as church history. Today we will learn about Saint Margaret of Scotland.Our memory verse for the week is Hebrews 10:23  Let us hold fast, the confession of our hope without wavering. For He who promised is faithfulWant to end up on the podcast? If you've got a birthday shout-out, prayer request, praise, or joke of the day, give me a call at 423-708-5354. Be blessed! - C Holiday - Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/SpShelter by Pictures of the Floating World is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Luke 18:35-43 Optional Memorial of Saint Margaret of Scotland As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

Due to Father Anthony still being in Rochester, but he will return next week, this is a re-air from October 16th.  Thank you.  And from all of us at Winds of Change, we wish you all a fun, happy, and safe Halloween.   TGIF with the Two Tony’s once again everyone.  Today, they are getting ready for the weekend and it’s hard to believe that we are in the middle of October already.  Today, the Two Tony’s discuss more on the anxiety and worries of many in the world, not only with the Pandemic, but everything in our lives.  Also, like yesterday, today is the Feast Day of Saint Margaret Mary and the Two Tony’s share her work and readings, just as they did yesterday for Saint Theresa, relating to redemption, renewing of the faith, and more.  

Readings from Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week of Ordinary Time: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101620.cfm

Homily for the Feast of Saint Margaret Mary - October 16th, 2020 Preached in the Chapel of Saint Thomas Aquinas at Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology. Daily Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101620.cfm

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is one of Jesus' most powerful workers in the vineyard._ She is best known for the Apparitions of Our Lord Jesus and His Sacred Heart. Through the work of St. Margaret Mary, in obedience to Jesus' mandate, devotion to His Sacred Heart became a strong movement throughout the world.Because she is best known as the spearhead of this movement, many of us are not aware that she also had a great compassion for, and did much work to alleviate the suffering of the Poor Souls in Purgatory. But if we read a quote she wrote about her early days, we become aware of her great repugnance for sin:For more about Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque https://bobandpennylord.store/search?q=margaret+marySupport the show (https://bobandpennylord.store/pages/we-need-your-help)

Here are the prayers that I add to the end of our daily Rosary each night. After Rosary we add on these: * Our Father and Hail Mary for USA, President, and any national or ecclesial problem (eg, COVID, Riots) * Angel of God Prayer * St Michael Prayer * Family Litany of Saints (I name every patron saint of our family and family says “pray for us”. For example, “Saint Margaret, R: Pray for us. Saint Elizabeth, R: Pray for us. With 8 kids this is about 20 saints. We include also St John the Baptist, St Joseph, and Our Lady Pure Theotokos) * Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, R: Have mercy on us. (3 times) * “May the Souls of the Faithful Departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.” * I then say “Three Hail Mary's for Holy Purity” and we pray 3 Hail Mary’s * “Our Lady of Fatima, R: Pray for us” * “Saint Joseph be a father to us.” * “God please protect the Marshall Family, the New Saint Thomas Institute, Troops of Saint George [and other intentions inserted here] * “Bless and protect all of our friends and family, all readers (i.e. of my books), watchers (i.e. on Youtube), students, patrons, alumni, and benefactors.” * “Bring all of us to Heaven and keep us from mortal sin. If do commit mortal sin, please get us to confession.” * “Protect us physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.” * Binding Prayer: “If there are any demons in our home or in our cars or attacking the 10 of us, I bind in the Blood of Jesus and through the prayers of Saint Joseph and send them to the foot of the cross to be judged forever, never to bother us again. Amen.” * “May the Holy Ghost descend upon our home and into our 10 hearts.” * “And my the Blessed Virgin Mary protect us under her blue mantle.” * “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.” Taylor Marshall’s book: Infiltration: The Plot to Destroy the Church from Within: https://amzn.to/35fGp6k Watch this new podcast episode by clicking here: Taylor Marshall’s book: Infiltration: The Plot to Destroy the Church from Within: https://amzn.to/35fGp6k Or listen to the audio mp3 here: If you’d like to order a copy of Taylor’s new book Infiltration: The Plot to Destroy the Church from Within, you can order it in Hardback, Kindle, or Audiobook. Check out Patreon Patron Benefits for Donating to Dr Taylor Marshall’s Show! All these video discussions are free. Do you want to recommend a show, get signed books, and show support? Here's how: click on Patreon Patron link: Become a Patron of this Podcast: I am hoping to produce more free weekly podcast Videos. Please help me launch these videos by working with me on Patreon to produce more free content. In gratitude, I'll send you some signed books or even stream a theology event for you and your friends. Please become one of my patrons and check out the various tier benefits at: https://www.patreon.com/drtaylormarshall If the audio player does not show up in your email or br...

21 June 2020 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time NOTE that public Masses in Manhattan will resume on Monday, 22 June 2020. There are various health precautions. For details, please see the homepage of the parish website: https://www.stmichaelnyc.org. Next Sunday, 28 June 2020, St Michael’s parish will resume its regular Mass Schedule: 10:00, 11:15 (Spanish), and 12:15. Since no public Masses were permitted today due to the Covid19 / Coronavirus Emergency the homily attached hereto was the homily given on 25 June 2017, the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, using the same Readings as for today, 21 June 2020. Matthew 10:26-33 + Homily 13 Minutes 33 Seconds Link to the Readings: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062120.cfm (New American Bible, Revised Edition) From the parish bulletin of Sunday 21 June 2020:   After the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 70 AD, the Jews relied on literacy to preserve their culture, with the Mishna as the written record of what until then had been an oral tradition of rabbinic commentaries. While functional illiteracy seems to have been common, our Lord asked his listeners at least four times: “Have you not read . . . ?” (Matthew 12:3, 12:5, 19:4 and Mark 12:26). On the very day of the Resurrection, he explained the prophetic writings to the two men on the Emmaus road, just as Philip later would baptize the obviously well lettered official of the Ethiopian royal household.    Romans often had Greek slaves as teachers, because they were better educated than themselves. King Malcolm of Scotland did not bother to learn how to read, but was charmed by the way his wife, Saint Margaret, could read to him, and the subjects she chose gave her much influence.     The first part of the Eucharistic Liturgy is the “synagogue part” because it teaches from the Sacred Books. “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures . . .” (1 Corinthians 15:3). Since the transmission of knowledge and its ancillary wisdom is fragile and dependent upon faithful stewards, civilizations require civilized people.    Many were surprised in 1953 when President Eisenhower warned in a commencement speech at Dartmouth, without notes or teleprompter: “Don’t join the book burners. Don’t think you are going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Don’t be afraid to go in your library and read every book, as long as any document does not offend our own ideas of decency. That should be the only censorship.” Having considerable experience of war, he had seen the consequences of thought control.    Back in 1821 Heinrich Heine wrote: “Where they burn books, they will, in the end, burn people too.” The destruction of the libraries of Alexandria by Muslims in 640 and Cluny by Huguenots in 1562 had irreparable consequences. This also applies to the mutilation of art in all its forms. This is not a question of taste or optional aesthetic judgment. It is simply the fact that to rewrite history is eventually to resent history altogether, to live in the present without past or future.    The cruelest illiteracy consists in a pantomime education that commands what to think rather than how to think, and that erases from a culture any memory of its tested and vindicated truths. In George Orwell’s “1984” dystopia: “Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right.”

Tommy talks about why it's so hard to pray when we're depressed and explores secular guided meditation, introduces listeners to Saint Margaret of Cortona, and answers listener questions about eating disorder relapse prevention, if everything happens for a reason, and the therapeutic approach known as Internal Family Systems.

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque received real visions of Jesus, where He showedher His Sacred Heart, and gave her the promises of the Sacred Heart.Learn about Saint Claude Colombiere and how he, along with Saint Margaret Mary, was responsible for our devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.Sacred Heart DevotionConsider becoming a Super Saints PatronSupport the show (https://www.journeysoffaith.com/donate)

Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans), is considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. She was born to Jacques d'Arc and Isabelle Romée, a peasant family, at Domrémy in northeast France. Joan claimed to have received visions of the archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The unanointed King Charles VII sent Joan to the Siege of Orléans as part of a relief army. She gained prominence after the siege was lifted only nine days later. Several additional swift victories led to Charles VII's consecration at Reims. This long-awaited event boosted French morale and paved the way for the final French victory. On 23 May 1430, she was captured at Compiègne by the Burgundian faction, a group of French nobles allied with the English. She was later handed over to the English and put on trial by the pro-English bishop Pierre Cauchon on a variety of charges. After Cauchon declared her guilty, she was burned at the stake on 30 May 1431, dying at about nineteen years of age. In 1456, an inquisitorial court authorized by Pope Callixtus III examined the trial, debunked the charges against her, pronounced her innocent, and declared her a martyr. In the 16th century she became a symbol of the Catholic League, and in 1803 she was declared a national symbol of France by the decision of Napoleon Bonaparte. She was beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. Joan of Arc is one of the nine secondary patron saints of France, along with Saint Denis, Saint Martin of Tours, Saint Louis, Saint Michael, Saint Rémi, Saint Petronilla, Saint Radegund and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Joan of Arc has remained a popular figure in literature, painting, sculpture, and other cultural works since the time of her death, and many famous writers, playwrights, filmmakers, artists, and composers have created, and continue to create, cultural depictions of her. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsplantagenet/support

Mike and Pete have a perfectly pleasing podcast this week with Kalley Petito, first grade teacher at Saint Margaret’s Elementary School in Woodbury Heights, and author of the new children’s book “Mr. Petito and the Punks,” which teaches kindness through rhyming and alliteration. Mrs. Petito shares the journey of her book, which was first composed 25 years ago on a word processor and is now available on websites like Barnes and Noble & Amazon; her creative inspirations; her unique way of making greeting cards for loved ones; and how her family played an important part in the story. “Mr. Petito and the Punks" is available at: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Petito-Punks-Kalley/dp/1644169266 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mr-petito-and-the-punks-kalley-petito/1130646338

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    Margaret Clitherow’s life–and death–were shaped by the religious upheavals of the Protestant Reformation in Elizabethan (16th century) England. A devoted Catholic in a time and place where Catholicism was illegal, she played a powerful role in a kind of “spy” network secretly harboring Catholic priests in the city of York. When a young boy living in her household exposed her secrets, she was imprisoned and then executed by the gruesome method of being … The post THE SAINT: Margaret Clitherow, Martyr of the English Reformation appeared first on What'shername.

Saint of the Day for May 16 Saint Margaret of Cortona (1247 – February 22, 1297) Saint Margaret of Cortona’s Story Margaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficu

"Saint Margaret of Antioch," from Women of Faith, written by Calee M. Lee, illustrated by Lisa Graves (Xist Publishing, 2015)

David came to the throne in 1124 as the last of Malcolm III and Saint Margaret's six sons following a period of internal fighting and short reigns. However, unlike his brothers, David had luck on his side. He won favour and wealth in England as a protege of Henry I and then took advantage of the Anarchy in England to pursue Scottish interests in Cumbria and Northumbria, whilst also introducing far-ranging reforms. But how successful would he be in his efforts, would he be too Norman for Scottish tastes and will he get the Rex Factor?

Joan of Arc   Born 6 January, c. 1412[1]Domrémy,      Joan of Arc        nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans), is considered a heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint.    Joan was the daughter of Jacques d'Arc and Isabelle Romée[23] in Domrémy, a village which was then in the French part of the duchy of Bar.[24] Joan's parents owned about 50 acres (20 hectares) of land and her father supplemented his farming work with a minor position as a village official,    She later testified that she experienced her first vision in 1425 at the age of 13, when she was in her "father's garden"[26] and saw visions of figures she identified as Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, who told her to drive out the English and bring the Dauphin to Reims for his coronation       In 1418, Paris was taken by the Burgundians, who massacred the Count of Armagnac and about 2,500 of his followers.[16] The future French king,Charles VII, assumed the title of Dauphin – the heir to the throne – at the age of fourteen, after all four of his older brothers had died in succession.[1           "... the Maiden lets you know that here, in eight days, she has chased the English out of all the places they held on the river Loire by attack or other means: they are dead or prisoners or discouraged in battle.    The sudden victory at Orléans also led to many proposals for further offensive action. Joan persuaded Charles VII to allow her to accompany the army with Duke John II of Alençon, and she gained royal permission for her plan to recapture nearby bridges along the Loire as a prelude to an advance on Reims and the coronation of Charles VII.      Joan Arc song CBBC: Horrible Histories - Joan of Arc Song - YouTube         Boudica Died circa AD 60 or 61, Britannia   Boudica was a striking looking woman. - "She was very tall, the glance of her eye most fierce; her voice harsh. A great mass of the reddest hair fell down to her hips. Her appearance was terrifying     Boudica's husband Prasutagus was ruler of the Iceni tribe. He ruled as a nominally independent ally of Rome and left his kingdom       when he died  Boudica was flogged, her daughters were raped, and Roman financiers called in their loans.           In 60 or 61 AD, while the Roman governor Gaius Suetonius Paullinus was leading a campaign in North Wales, the Iceni rebelled. Members of other tribes joined them   The Iceni warriors managed to destroy Camulodunum (Colchester) they also defeated the Roman IX Legion. Hearing the news, Paullinus rushed back from Wales and set about evacuating Londinium (London). He guessed (correctly) that it would be the Britons next target. Boudicca and her army destroyed Londinium and then attacked Verulamium (St Albans), destroying that city too. Some people believe that more than 70,000 people were killed in the attacks on Camulodunum,    The Roman army in Britain regrouped in the Midlands and finally defeated the Britons in the Battle of Watling Street.     Roman cavalry was released which promptly encircled the enemy and began their slaughter from the rear. Seemingly mad with blood lust, Tacitus records that 80,000 Britons; men, women and children, were killed. The Roman losses amounted to 400 dead with a slightly larger number wounded.   Boudica was not killed in the battle but took poison rather than be taken alive by the Romans.   Alfred Lord Tennyson, the Victorian poet, wrote a poem called Boadicea, and Prince Albert commissioned Thomas Thornycroft to create a statue of Boudicca and her daughters riding a war chariot. The sculpture was finished in 1905 and it is situated close to the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge. Boud Horrible Histories - Boudicca - YouTube     Eva Perón   Born out of wedlock, Eva, commonly known as Evita, left school when she was 16 and went to Buenos Aires to pursue her dream of becoming a star.     Juan Duarte, a wealthy rancher from nearbyChivilcoy, already had a wife and family there. During this time period in rural Argentina, it was not uncommon to see a wealthy male with multiple families.[13] However, the lack of legitimacy for Juana and her children would still leave them stigmatized and rejected. Referred to as "bastards", the family was somewhat isolated     Soon after, Juana moved her children to a one-room apartment in Junín. To pay the rent on their single-roomed home, mother and daughters took up jobs as cooks in the houses of the localestancias.    In 1934, at the age of 15, Eva escaped her poverty-stricken village when, according to popular myth, she ran off with a young musician to the nation's capital of Buenos Aires.     She found a job on one of the radio stations and remained there until, in 1943, she met Juan Peron, the Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare, who had ambitions to be president, and was working with the Argentine workers to support this bid       Peron stood in the presidential elections in 1946 and Evita was an active campaigner by his side, an unprecedented occurrence in Argentine politics.       On 21 October 1945, Evita and Juan were married.   Peron was duly elected and Evita CONTINUED to play an active role. She kept her promise to the working classes and took such an interest that, in everything but name, she became the Secretary of Labour, supporting higher wages and greater social welfare benefits.     Cleopatra   (presumably) Born 69 BCAlexandria, Egypt Died 12 August 30 BC (aged 39)Alexandria, Egypt Cleopatra was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a family of Macedonian Greek[2] origin that ruled Egypt afterAlexander the Great's death    Ptolemy XII died in March 51 BC, thus by his will making the 18-year-old Cleopatra and her brother, the 10-year-old Ptolemy XIII joint monarchs. The first three years of their reign were difficult, due to economic failures, famine, deficient floods of the Nile, and political conflicts. Although Cleopatra was married to her young brother, she quickly made it clear that she had no intention of SHARING power with him     Cleopatra dropped Ptolemy's name from official documents and her face appeared alone on coins, which went against Ptolemaic tradition of female rulers being subordinate to male co-rulers. In 50 BC Cleopatra came into a serious conflict with the Gabiniani, p        Cleopatra's younger brother Ptolemy XIII became sole ruler.[11] She tried to raise a rebellion around Pelusium, but was soon forced to flee with her only remaining sister,Arsinoë.[12]     Eager to take advantage of Julius Caesar's anger toward Ptolemy, Cleopatra had herself smuggled secretly into the palace to meet with Caesar.   Caesar restored Cleopatra to her throne, with another younger brother Ptolemy XIV as her new co-ruler.[17][18 She became Caesar’s mistress, and nine months after their first meeting, in 47 BC, Cleopatra gave birth to their son, Ptolemy Caesar, nicknamed Caesarion, which means "little Caesar."         Horrible Histories Awful Egyptians: Cleopatra's beauty regime. "Historical Hospital": Dr Isis - YouTube   Caesar Special_News of the Roman Empire World - YouTube Horrible Histories Julius Caesar' Romeover, Bob Hale's Roman Britain Report - YouTube

Summary of today's show: The Archdiocese of Boston unveiled Phase 1 of the Disciples in Mission pastoral plan, including 12 collaboratives of 28 parishes that will be the first to band together in a new arrangement in order to pool resources and work together to bring about the New Evangelization. Scot Landry and Susan Abbott were joined by Fr. Paul Soper, director of Pastoral Planning for the Archdiocese, to discuss the reasons for the initiative, the names and groupings of the first phase, the expected timeline from this point, and makeup of some of these newly announced collaboratives. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Fr. Paul Soper, Director of Pastoral Planning for the Archdiocese of Boston Links from today's show: Today's topics: Phase 1 of Disciples in Mission 1st segment: Scot Landry said it's an exciting day in the Archdiocese of Boston, following up an exciting week with the ordination of Bishop Deeley last Friday and the launch of Catholic Faith Essentials. Today, Phase 1 of the Disciples in Mission pastoral plan was launched and it is so significant that we are focusing on that topic instead of our usual news headlines for Thursday. Scot and Susan discussed how long this has been in process. Scot welcomed Fr. Soper to the show. He said Fr. Soper has been busy today being interviewed by the media and then meeting with the Presbyteral Council. A group of people including two pastors from the collaboratives, parishioners, and members of the archdiocesan pastoral planning commission were interviewed by National Public Radio and the Salem News and other news outlets. Fr. Soper said today we announced the list of the Phase 1 collaboratives. He said the first phase is a learning phase. They took 10 percent of the total parishes and took the opportunity to learn from it. There will be 135 collaboratives when they're done, so they have 12 collaboratives including 28 parishes. Saint Luke and Saint Joseph, Belmont Saint Mary, Saint Margaret, Saint John, Beverly Saint Mary, Saint Theresa, Saint Andrew, Billerica Saint Mary, Brookline (a one-parish collaborative) Saint Mary of the Angels, Roxbury and Saint Thomas and Our Lady of Lourdes, Jamaica Plain Saint Mary and Sacred Heart, Lynn Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Maria Goretti, Lynnfield Saint Lucy and Saint Monica, Methuen Sacred Heart, Middleboro and Saints Martha and Mary, Lakeville Sacred Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton Saint James, Saint John, Immaculate Conception, and Sainte Anne, Salem Saint Jerome and Immaculate Conception, Weymouth Fr. Paul said they needed a good sample of parishes to represent the whole archdiocese. In these 12, there are 2 in each region of the archdiocese with 4 in the north region. There's one single-parish collaborative, one-four parish collaborative, one urban, one rural, six with schools, six without, and of those who do, one has two schools. Several collaboratives are bilingual and two are trilingual. Scot said it's a diverse mix of big, small, urban, rural, suburban and so on. Fr. Paul said they also didn't have to reach into the pot of parishes not ready for this mix. They had a significant number of parishes volunteer for phase one. Fr. Paul said he's pleased with the list because they are places that can embrace the mission of evangelization and because they can embrace the challenges they will face. He doesn't think they will all have it easy, but he hopes to glean lessons from the future from the challenges they face and he's confident they will all be successful. Scot said a lot of things need to happen now. He said the current pastors know that being part of Phase 1 is that they will all submit their resignations so Cardinal Seán can select the best pastor for each collaborative. The current pastors can re-apply. Fr. Paul said it's very hard for the 23 pastors to submit their resignations, even though all of them knew the process. They love the parishes they serve and aren't eager to leave. At the same time, they put themselves at the service of the Lord. He said the resignations are important because Cardinal Seán needs the freedom to look at each collaborative to decide the priest best fitted to that collaborative to advance the mission of evangelization. Fr. Paul said the priests of the Archdiocese are shining through this process. He hasn't met a single case of hostility or resentment as he called each of the pastors this past weekend. Scot said the number 12 is significant for Catholics as it is the number of apostles and tribes of Israel. Fr. Paul said they chose 12 intentionally. He said when Jesus called the 12 apostles, he was reconstituting Israel and re-establishing the ancient order of grace. Twelve is putting the people back together. That's what Disciples in Mission is about. Scot asked when the collaboratives become official. Fr. Paul said they will be formally inaugurated on July 1. Before that they hope the pastors will be assigned by early April. Until then, his office will go out and talk to pastors, parish staffs, parish councils, and the like to begin discussions. The new pastors will be trained in May and June in leadership and evangelization and administrative matters. Catholic Leadership institute will be providing the leadership training. Fr. Paul said most pastors will take their formal duties on June 4, which is called the Spring transfer date. This is usually 10 days after ordination and it's when most priest re-assignments take place anyway. Susan asked if the parish council dissolves when the pastor resigns. Fr. Paul said the pastors' resignation becomes effective when the Cardinal accepts the resignation, which could be in June when the new pastor starts. Shortly after June, when the collaborative is formally inaugurated, the responsibility of the pastoral council and finance council will be restructured to be a single council of each type for the whole collaborative. They then discussed where the people on those councils will come from, whether from existing councils or people who are not yet involved. Fr. Paul said the new councils will have to have members from all the parishes in the collaboratives. Scot asked about the parish staff in the new collaboratives. Fr. Paul said nobody is going to go in and just start firing people. There will be hard decisions to make. In most cases, where someone's job is redundant, there might be space for horizontal movement. So if they only want one religious education director, one of them could become a youth minister or adult faith formation director or something like that. Scot said most pastors don't have as much staff as they need, but the phase 1 collaboratives have adequate offertory to properly staff the needs of all the parishes, especially where there are economies of scale. Scot said his sense is that we will need more people working in our parishes in the future, especially with lay ecclesial ministers and pastoral associates and directors of religious education. Fr. Paul said in some cases we have been more modularized and maybe the model is to become more generalized in their functions, which is what many are already doing in practice. Susan said she's heard from parish secretaries and business managers that they're concerned about their positions. She asked what happens after July 1? Fr. Paul said for most pastors, from the day they're appointed they will being the process of gathering the staff and the councils. Susan clarified that current staff keep their positions indefinitely until and unless the pastor re-allocates the roles in a pastoral team. Fr. Paul said when Phase 1 is done, they want it to be a case study for the collaboratives in later phases. He said they plan to give the pastors the best support they can. He plans to have a team of people who can go out and provide support. For example, there will be an IT person who can help a pastor bring together all their computer systems or phone systems in the various parishes, providing recommendations for the pastor. If the pastor is okay with the recommendation, then the IT person will take care of everything. Another support person is a human resources person. The offices of the Central Ministries will be providing similar support to the parishes. Scot asked what Fr. Paul says to someone worried about closing parishes. Fr. Paul said Disciples in Mission is about establishing parishes as advancing the goals of evangelization. Closing parishes would be counter-productive as you want a place for people to come to. That said, no one can say no parish will ever close again. If a collaborative determines in its pastoral plan that it does advance evangelization, then that would be considered. It could be that the local collaborative would be the one to say that they think a parish should close in order to use those resources otherwise. Fr. Paul said it would only happen after every other possibility had been tried. 2nd segment: This week's benefactor card raffle winner is Arlene Motta from Lynnfield She wins the book by Diane L. Allen. If you would like to be eligible to win in an upcoming week, please visit . For a one-time $30 donation, you'll receive the Station of the Cross benefactor card and key tag, making you eligible for WQOM's weekly raffle of books, DVDs, CDs and religious items. We'll be announcing the winner each Wednesday during “The Good Catholic Life” program. 3rd segment: Scot said what stands out from the list of collaboratives are the one-parish and the four-parishes. Fr. Paul said they have about a dozen single-parish collaboratives on their list, either because the parish is really large, is alone in a town and standalone, or a has a distinct mission, like St. Ignatius in Chestnut Hill. In some cases, because they're on the geographic borders of the archdiocese and their neighboring parishes are in other collaboratives. But they will still undergo all the training, form their local pastoral plan, and show how they will re-tool themselves for the mission of the New Evangelization. On the four parish collaborative, Scot said the complexity seems a tougher challenge. Fr. Paul said it emerged from their local experience. He said the parishes had already been meeting collaboratively for several years. About a month ago, the collaborative was struggling with whether to be in Phase 1. At the request of the pastors, Fr. Paul attended an open meeting attended by about 150 people. They talked at length and depth and grappled with the questions. At the end, they took a straw poll and two-thirds said they wanted to be in Phase 1. Scot said there's a lot of data that the archdiocese captures now and much of that is shared on the Disciples in Mission website. Looking at the data for the Salem collaborative, it looks like it will be busy. They have 14 Masses at the four parishes, five priests assigned, with 2,200 plus attending Mass. They have 460 students in religious education. On the website, there's also a map of the territories, plus financial information, listing of the buildings, and statistical data. They have 23 years of sacramental data. Fr. Paul said the historical data shows us what growth can look like in these places. It should be possible to get back to the levels we had in 1989. Fr. Paul said these statistics are supportive of the broader national statistics. He said it's pointed out very well in the book by Sherry Weddell, Forming Intentional Disciples, that it's adult religious experiences that form religious adults and so it's adult faith formation that we should be focusing on. Scot and Fr. Paul discussed the listing of buildings in the collaborative and how the collaborative could use those buildings for ministry or to use them for rental income. Fr. Paul said the empty buildings could have great potential to effect the New Evangelization. Fr. Paul encouraged people to go to DisciplesinMission.com to look at the data and remember that we are doing this because Parish Evangelization works, but to do so we need strong parishes. Scot encouraged people to read Fr. Paul's blog on the website which updates nearly every day.