Podcast appearances and mentions of saint theresa

Saturday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. While leading a pilgrimage through Spain, Father Dave begins by encouraging the pilgrims to help one another on the journey. We are to lay down our stress and baggage for the Lord as he calls us to rest in him. Preached at Church of Saint Theresa and Saint Joseph, Madrid, Spain on 10-05-24

Koncertní návrat skupiny The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa způsobilo vystoupení na besídce školy dětí obou protagonistů kapely, skladatele a hudebníka Jana P. Muchowa a zpěvačky Kateřiny Winterové. Letošní nabitý rok zakončí tři vystoupení, to ale podle Muchowa zdaleka není vše. Začátkem roku 2025 přijde vinylová reedice alb In Dust 3, Slowthinking a Washing Black, ve hře jsou i nové nahrávky. Moderuje Michal Pařízek.

Koncertní návrat skupiny The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa způsobilo vystoupení na besídce školy dětí obou protagonistů kapely, skladatele a hudebníka Jana P. Muchowa a zpěvačky Kateřiny Winterové. Letošní nabitý rok zakončí tři vystoupení, to ale podle Muchowa zdaleka není vše. Začátkem roku 2025 přijde vinylová reedice alb In Dust 3, Slowthinking a Washing Black, ve hře jsou i nové nahrávky. Moderuje Michal Pařízek.Všechny díly podcastu ArtCafé můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Candid Catholic Convos 10.27.24   A weekly program produced by the Catholic diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   Halloween, unfortunately, has been long associated with spirituality and the occult. Christians and non-Christians alike are convinced of Halloween's pagan origins, and with the abundance of violence, gore, sensuality, occultism, and demonic aspects now associated with Halloween, it's hard not to. But is Halloween a pagan holiday or is it a hijacked holy day? How does the Catholic church feel about it? And since we're talking about ghosts, are they even real and is believing in them in accordance with our Catholic faith? Today we're excited to welcome back to the program Father Jonathan Sawicki, pastor at Saint Theresa's Parish in New Cumberland to talk through the history of this fascinating holiday and find out if it's all, in fact, just a bunch of hocus pocus.  

In this episode, Ali speaks with Professor Matthew Beaumont, an English literature professor at University College London, who has just published his book, How We Walk: Frantz Fanon and the Politics of the Body about how the body reflects political and social oppression. They delve into topics such as the impact of racial oppression on physical movement, the cultural significance of walking, and how both personal and societal factors influence and restrict body expression. The conversation also touches on the influence of climate change on mental and physical health, the body's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the intersection of dance, religion, and bodily freedom.To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comConstellation Work is a highly effective method to delve into healing transgenerational trauma, unburdening consequent generations from the influences of traumas which can be transmitted epigenetically.MORE MATTHEW BEAUMONT:Instagram: @matthewhbeaumontUCL WebsitePublisher WebsiteBOOKS:How We Walk: Frantz Fanon and the Politics of the Body (London: Verso, 2024)The Walker: On Losing and Finding Oneself in the Modern City (Verso, 2020)Lev Shestov: Philosopher of the Sleepless Night (Bloomsbury, 2020)Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London, Chaucer to Dickens (Verso, 2015)BIO:Matthew's research interests centre on various aspects of the metropolitan city, especially London. He is currently writing a history of literature about London for Cambridge University Press. He is also working on a book-length project about the role of insomnia in nineteenth and twentieth-century literature, painting and philosophy. His most recent books are The Walker: On Losing and Finding Oneself in the Modern City (Verso, 2020), a series of chapters on writers including Chesterton, Dickens, Ford, Wells and Woolf, all of whom have placed the experience of walking in the metropolis at the centre of their attempts to understand and represent modernity; and Lev Shestov: Philosopher of the Sleepless Night (Bloomsbury, 2020), a book that revives the reputation of a neglected early twentieth-century Russian thinker by placing him in dialogue with Adorno, Benjamin, Deleuze and other continental philosophers.LINKS, RESOURCES & INSPIRATION:Wilhelm ReichAlexander Lowan Frantz Fanon HG Wells  Marcel Mauss, French Anthropologist “Technique du Corp” essay 1935Charlie Hertzog Young: SPINNING OUT: Climate Change, Mental Health and Fighting for a Better FutureSigmund Freud The Polyvagal Theory/Stephen PorgesThe Ecstasy of Saint Theresa by Gian Lorenzo BerniniWalking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp: The Mind-Body Process of Walking-In-Your-ShoesDEFINITIONS:Cartesian Divide: The conceptual separation between mind and body, coined after René Descartes, emphasizing a dualistic view of human existence, isolating mental and physical aspects.The Window of Tolerance articleHELP US SHARE OUR MESSAGEOur resources remain free as part of our mission to awaken people to the boundless potential of our bodies, inviting them to explore the profound knowledge, memory, brilliance & capacity within. By delving into the depths of our bodily intelligence as a healing resource for not just ourselves, but as a part of the larger, global body, we have the potential for meaningful change and experiences as bodies. Join us in this journey of transformation as we redefine our understanding of the human body and its infinite capabilities. While our events remain free, any contributions are deeply appreciated and are seen as a generous gesture of support and encouragement in sharing our messages with the world. 

Za aktuálním comebackem kapely Jana P. Muchowa Ecstasy of Saint Theresa stojí nenápadný koncert na jedné pražské základce. Souběžně s přípravami nových písní ale Muchow pracuje na filmové hudbě. Ve Vizitce v rozhovoru s Tomášem Klementem detailně popsal, kolik času mu při práci na snímku zabere hledání správného zvuku, vzpomněl, jak ho pro tvorbu remixu oslovila britská kapela Placebo a jak v jednom pražském klubu objevil tehdy neznámou zpěvačkou Never Sol.Všechny díly podcastu Vizitka můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Za aktuálním comebackem kapely Jana P. Muchowa Ecstasy of Saint Theresa stojí nenápadný koncert na jedné pražské základce. Souběžně s přípravami nových písní ale Muchow pracuje na filmové hudbě. Ve Vizitce v rozhovoru s Tomášem Klementem detailně popsal, kolik času mu při práci na snímku zabere hledání správného zvuku, vzpomněl, jak ho pro tvorbu remixu oslovila britská kapela Placebo a jak v jednom pražském klubu objevil tehdy neznámou zpěvačkou Never Sol.

Guest artist SOPHIE RUIGROK joins VANESSA MURRELL of DATEAGLE to discuss her art practice via 'Nobody Belongs Here More Than You' 2007 by Miranda July, published by Canongate Books. Winner of the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, it conveys 16 stories of lonely characters desperately trying to make connections. Their means vary from quirky to the absurd and mostly only result in the disillusion of coinciding in the same space.  Sophie and Vanessa talk about escape, clouds, tears, Buddhism, role playing, manifesting reality, body leaking, collapsing flesh, wearing wigs, cold showers, hypersensitive characters, contemporary spiritualism, movie-set extras, expressing the psyche, masks as mediators, disconnected lonely people, swimming on the carpet, beautifully weird realisations about humanity, the loss of fantasy, appropriating from art history, being allergic to the world, true signs of falsehood, and Sophie using her fingers to make images of fingers before dipping her toe into oil paint. SUPPORT this podcast via patreon.com/ARTFICTIONSPODCAST SOPHIE RUIGROK @sophie.ruigrok 'In Three Acts' Huxley Parlour 27 April - 27 May 2023 'Stilled Images' Tube Gallery, Mallorca opens 10 June 2023 ARTISTS Alfred Stieglitz Andrea Mantegna Francis Bacon Gian Lorenzo Bellini 'The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa' 1652 Hans Memling, hellscapes Jan and Hubert Van Eck 'The Ghent Alterpiece' Belgium 1432 Katarina Caserman René Magritte GALLERIES Marlborough 'Love is the Devil: Studies after Francis Bacon' 2022 Tabula Rasa 'It's Better to be Cats Than be Loved' 2022  The Sunday Painter 'Today I Feel Relevant and Alive' 2022 WRITERS Carl Jung Susan Stewart 'On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection' 1984 FILMS 'Interstellar' 2014 'The Truman Show' 1998 'Thelma and Louise' 1991  

This week Melissa digs deep to bring Bryan into the light and The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa. This is a band Melissa has been wanting to talk about for a while but had some trouble locating their somwhat hard to find out of print early releases. But alas she finally got her hands on their music that checks all of her boxes... noise, losing it, weird, unpredictable and most importantly, emotional :(..... As always please, please listen to the mix which is only available on YouTube and YouTube music. Also, please find links to the article Melissa references and the band's website below! IATYT - The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa mix - YouTube Music | IATYT YouTube Channel The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa website "20 Years Later: The Agony And The Ecstasy Of St Theresa" By Wyndham Wallace in The Quietus  

Radio B - Sounderground 4 / 18_10_2022 01 Vladivojna La Chia – Tam v hluboké tmě tepe a září 02 Richter & syn (feat. Yoshimi Yokoyama) – Save the Last Dance 03 Yogi Rulez – Groove of My Life 04 The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa – www.eost.pluto 05 Tom Hodge & Floex – Distorted Idea (Maxi in Prague Version) 06 Kora et le Mechanix – Cape Canaveral (What Do You See remix by Drama Jacqua) 07 David Kollar / Arve Henriksen – Mirror Transformations 08 M/Á/J – Ranní píseň 09 Vladivojna La Chia / David Pomahač – Někde tam 10 Longital – Na konci hudby 11 Richteband – Cestou II. Další zajímavou hudbu můžete najít na bluelizard.bandcamp.com

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Thursday, November 10, 2022 - Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church INTRO – She loved chocolate, was impatient, and got Mad... Jim Towey's insider look at Saint Theresa of Calcutta. And – Saying the quite part out loud.... - Whoever owns the culture in the end owns politics. - Gen Z voted BIG this week... 79% of 18-29 concerned for LGBTQ & abortion rights Also – Hector Molina – The Sunday Gospel - Quick News - - As of right now, In the House races, Democrats hold 191 seats to the Republicans 210 (need 218 for a majority). And in the senate, the Democrats have 48 seats to the Republicans 40 (need 51 for a majority). - Amazon Makes History After Losing $1 Trillion in Market Value Amid Tech Stock Rout - Latin American Countries Release Thousands of Criminals from overcrowded Prisons. - On Tuesday, at annual climate change conference held by the UN, John Kerry said that the World Economic Forum's (WEF) “First Movers Coalition” climate initiative has been modeled from COVID vaccine rollouts. Join Email list! GRNonline.com/CDT GRN to 42828 What's Concerning Us? – America's Death Wish The predominant culture today in America is as addicted to a civilizational death wish as any of the progressive countries in Europe. The UNDER 30's came out to vote... John Della Volpe, director of polling for the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School: The polling showed that among 19 to 29-year-olds, 40% said they would definitely vote, 16% said they would probably vote, and another 18% said there was a 50/50 chance they would vote. Only 25% said they would probably not or definitely not vote. That same poll found that Gen Z voters were far more likely to prefer Democratic congregational candidates than Republican candidates, by 57% to 31% respectively. What DID they vote for? 79% of 18-29 concerned for LGBTQ & abortion rights Unmarried women with no children lead the charge! Guest Seg. - Jim Towey – To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa “A Life that is not lived for others is not worth living” She preferred the dignity of insecurity of God's Providence The person – impatience, got mad, the chocolate Criticism The suffering Dark night 2nd Guest Seg. - Hector Molina – The Sunday Gospel - Lk 21:5-19 Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Ephesians 1:15-23 (Paul's prayer for the enlightenment of the faithful) Romans 8:22-27 (The Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words)

Host Johnnette Williams shares how the Little Flower, Saint Theresa, said we must have confidence in God. We need it in our families, in our parish and in our nation.

Host Johnnette Williams shares how the Little Flower, Saint Theresa, said we must have confidence in God. We need it in our families, in our parish and in our nation. She share that St. John Bosco had a dream in which he was on a ship being tossed about by a sea storm. It did not cap-size because two pillars guided the ship: one with the Blessed Virgin and the other with the Holy Eucharist. Our life should be tied to these as well. Caller Angela has a problem with a micromanaging husband. Johnnette gives advice on how to stay humble during this trial.

Host Johnnette Williams shares how the Little Flower, Saint Theresa, said we must have confidence in God. We need it in our families, in our parish and in our nation. She share that St. John Bosco had a dream in which he was on a ship being tossed about by a sea storm. It did not cap-size because two pillars guided the ship: one with the Blessed Virgin and the other with the Holy Eucharist. Caller Angela has a problem with a micromanaging husband. Johnnette gives advice on how to stay humble during this trial.

The Theresian mansions and spiritual progress.  Saint Arsenius and what it means to find solitude, be silent, and remain centered in God.

Every episode, there will be a theme that will navigate within the poem of the day. For this episode, we have Desiree Balota's "Tanos." Desiree Balota obtained her bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in literature from Saint Theresa's College of Cebu and Cebu Normal University, respectively. She has won prizes for her poetry in Bathalad Sugbo's and Bathalad Mindanao's Tigi sa Sinulatay. Several of her poems have been published in literary anthologies and in local and national newspapers and magazines. She maintains a blog of verses. She finds smiles in taking pictures of leaves and flowers. And she feeds and plays with cats. I hope you will like this poem. Amping kanunay ug padayon ta mga Bisaya! COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: All the poems, music, and graphics used in the podcast belong to their respective owners. This channel does not claim any right over them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basabalakkanunay/message

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post SAINT THERESA OF AVILA appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV.

Today's Topics: 1) Mark and Greg open with a prayer and a discussion of Hope and what the Catechism teaches us about the virtue 2) The guys continue with a quote from Saint Theresa of Avila and her view on Hope and how the Knights of Columbus exemplify the virtue through their actions 3) The third segment revolves around the stories of Saint Maximilian Kolbe and Father Emil Kapun and how their actions demonstrated great Hope 4) The final segment closes with a quote from Blessed Fulton Sheen and how his view of Hope act as a great modern guide to our actions with Hope  

What does ancestral lineage have to teach us about Sainthood? How might those of our own family line model the life of Jesus for us? Our Saint Series continues as we explore ancestral and family ties as a model of modern day saints in service and in love. Listen as Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew, J.D., M.Div shares with us her own familial saints-- her paternal and maternal grandmother, Saint Theresa and Saint Mary.

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.  

On today's episode we have Saint Teresa Of Avila

Saint Theresa of Calcutta, better known by many as Mother Theresa, has had a profound impact on many in the world, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. Though she lives eternally in heaven, her words still lives still echo in our ears, filled with a simple, holy wisdom.

Want to grow in Holiness? Love Journaling?  Then you will appreciate using our book: “Catholic Journal: Meditation & Mental Prayer” Or you may prefer a more dedicated Journal: “Meditation & Mental Prayer: Following Christ to Calvary.  A Catholic Journal”. For sale on Amazon or on our own site:meditationjournals.comBoth journals are offered FREE as ebooks.In this Podcast  I answer the question How to do Mental Prayer and I have laid out the most popular 7 step method of Saint Theresa of Avila.  This is not so much about a strict practice of lifting the mind and soul to God - although indeed this is one of the outcomes.  The devotion that unites us to God in this type of prayer is both individual and very personal to you.  You and God. The outcome for me using mental prayer has been an acute awareness of the presence of God an increase of understanding of my own faults and loads and loads of grace to help me overcome them.The seven steps in doing mental prayer.First we have the1.  PREPARATIONThe preparation is simply the intention and action of putting ourselves in the Presence of God.Using thourghts of Him and about Him.2.  READING In order to convince ourselves that God loves us it is best to choose a piece of scripture.3.  REFLECTING ON WHAT WE READNow reflect throughly what you are reading.  This is what is known as Think about the theme of what is in the piece of scripture.The saints advise us that It is best to begin with the Passion and Death of Christ. 4 COLLOQUYThe colloquy is the part of Mental Prayer where we tell God how much we love Him.  It is important to be spontaneous.  Important to allow your emotions to flow toward God.  You can after finishing this conversation of love finish here and carrying on seamlessly into your everyday.That is if you have taken some time aside in your busy scedule to be with God awhile.On the other hand i this is your important morning meditation it is best to follow Three more steps.5.  THANKSGIVING RESOLUTIONBecause God love you so much and you love Him you want to show your thanks by pleasing Him.  What better way to please Him than fowwowing His Will. Carrying out His instructions in the gospel.Doing our best to become perfect.  promising Him to work with His grace eradicting sin from our lives.6. OFFERINGMaking a good resolution to amend our lives. 7. PETITIONWE IMPLORE GOD'S HELPwe ask for God to give us grace to necessary to do His will. For Meditation & Mental Prayer Journals go to: meditationjournals.comTRANSCRIPTSt. John of the cross tells us without the aid of mental prayer, the soul cannot triumph over the forces of the demon.[00:00:16] Welcome to the meditation and mental prayer podcast. This is Catholics talking to God. My name is Christabel, and I'm a Catholic teacher and Theologian. This podcast is predominantly about mental prayer and all things that lead to mental prayer. For instance, we'll be talking about living in the presence of God and we'll be examining how best to do that.[00:00:40] We'll also be talking about meditation and meditation of course, is the first step toward mental prayer.[00:00:54] This is our first episode. We will examine the structure of mental prayer, but briefly, before we get into that, let's look at what mental prayer actually is and what it does. Mental prayer is absolutely necessary in the spiritual life. Using this mode of being with God, you find yourself moving on a different plane.[00:01:16] The Important thing is to be spontaneous in that pr

This is part two of my interview with sex advice columnist Bonita Applebum. Please go back and listen to part one if you have not yet! This time we discuss: -The truth about HPV: real talk from a sex educator, and why “Girls” actually kinda got it right-Elizabeth Holmes' titties-That time that watching Star Trek: First Contact was better than sex-Monastics: do we want to fuck them, or be them?-Why sugar Daddies are overrated-The best drone metal music for getting it on-“Voting with your pussy”Relevant links:Om “Conference of the Birds”: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9095-conference-of-the-birds/Bernini’s Ecstasy of Saint Theresa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecstasy_of_Saint_TeresaMore about Bonita: Bonita Applebum is an advice columnist in Athens, GA.  She writes for Flagpole Magazine, where she answers questions and shares her thoughts on sex, love, dating, and relationships.  Bonita is a pseudonym, but she is less of a character and more of a way to allow for honesty and transparency when talking about things so intimate and personal.  She is in her late thirties and is a Black woman of color originally born in the deep south.  She enjoys playing the clarinet, watching gameplay videos on Youtube even though she is not a gamer, and casually studying the history of Britain and its monarchy - but not in a good way.  Her favorite monarchs are the ones who get executed.  If you’d like to send Bonita a question or comment or anything, really, you can do so anonymously at http://www.flagpole.com/getadvice , or you can email her directly at advice@flagpole.com. Venus’s Instagram: @bbwvenusvalentineVenus’s other projects: https://linktr.ee/VenusValentineDownload free show transcripts and support us on Patreon: http://www.dirtypantiespodcast.comEmail: venusstarfruit@gmail.com Big thanks to our Sound Engineer Kirstin Johnson, our graphic designer Pedro Recio, and Decek, who composed our sexy theme song "Euphoria".

When You’re Not Feelin’ It A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli at Foundry UMC, June 24, 2018, the fifth Sunday after Pentecost. A Tempo sermon series. Texts: Isaiah 55:8-13, James 5:7-8   Every Sunday I extend the same words of welcome at the beginning of worship. Among those words are these: “No matter what you feel or don’t feel today…”  Sometimes, I adjust to say “No matter what you feel or if you’re just not feelin’ it today…” you’re invited to come and be met by God who knows you, loves you, and wants to be closer to you.   A phrase that’s used these days for experiencing lots of emotions is “having all the feels.” For many over the past couple of weeks, the most prevalent “feels” have been rage, disappointment, and heartbreak as the stories of thousands of children separated from their parents at our border have come into the public consciousness.  Part of the tragedy here is that migrant children have been suffering at our borders for a long time.  Using this suffering as a deterrent to coming to the U.S. is new (through the “zero-tolerance” policy), but for years the horrendous violence and poverty in countries like Honduras and Guatemala have meant that children—both accompanied by a parent and unaccompanied—have arrived on our southern borders seeking a better life, a place of safety, and have not always found what they were seeking.  Our failure as a nation—and across administrations—to mend our broken immigration system and to invest in a humane program to consistently care for children and families in a way in line with our core values has meant that trauma is added to trauma for vulnerable members of our human family.  This most recent horror takes that to new heights, the only possible benefit being that it’s opened the eyes of many to this suffering being inflicted in our name and may have the effect of spurring some substantive change through public pressure.  Of course, it’s hard to believe that will actually happen when we’ve seen other violence done to children yield no such change.  And, of course, the suffering of immigrants and asylum-seekers is but one of many instances of profound pain in our world.    Sometimes in the face of such overwhelming pain and struggle, we are drawn more closely to God, seeking solace, guidance, courage, and inspiration. Other times, we may be left feeling distant from God, as in a dry and weary land.  Sometimes we may feel energized by the opportunity to serve and to be in community with God’s people at church, to organize and strategize, to vent in safe space and to seek ways to engage in acts of sacred resistance.  Other times, we may not find energy at all—not to worship, not to serve, not to engage, not to pray.  Sometimes, we’re just not feelin’ God or church.   And that response can happen for so many reasons.  Sometimes it may be due to what’s happening in the world. Other times, we may feel uninspired or aggravated by what is happening in our church—to what other people are doing, to what is being said or sung or prayed or how things are being managed or organized.  Other times, it may be our own stuff that leaves us feeling untouched, unmoved… like “meh.”  That is, we may be exhausted, overwhelmed, distracted… And there may be times when we are simply in a season of spiritual “dryness.”  This is a common experience, even for famous Christians!  In 2007, a collection of Mother Theresa’s private writings[i] was published revealing that she’d suffered for most of her adult life with spiritual dryness. She didn’t feel God’s presence at all.   And that is the worst kind of “not feelin’ it.” To want to feel that Christ is near, to want to feel Spirit’s love and power, to want to feel the comfort and care of God our Father and Mother, and to not feel any of it…that is difficult and painful.  The revelation of (now) Saint Theresa’s spiritual suffering came as a shock to many since her public life of self-giving service to the destitute and dying in Kolkata was so steady, so constant; her daily practice of spending hours in prayer is the stuff of legend.    And it is there we receive the core message of today.  Saint Theresa just kept serving. She just kept praying. She just kept bringing herself to be before the One Who Is even when she didn’t feel anything.  //   Both our scripture texts today employ images of planting and harvest. James writes, “The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient.” And in Isaiah we hear God promise: “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”  When we are in a moment or a season of spiritual drought, we are encouraged to be patient.  And we are given assurance that our patient waiting will not ultimately be in vain.  We don’t know God’s thoughts or God’s full purpose, but we are assured that God’s word is poured out and is potent.  In the beginning, our story goes, God spoke and the whole world was created.  God’s word—eternally spoken—God’s word of love and justice and peace and mercy and restoration is like water, life-giving and life-sustaining.    I imagine Saint Theresa… continuing to show up, putting herself in the flow of God’s grace, in the flow of God’s word, through service, worship, sacrament, and prayer.  Not necessarily feeling God’s presence or power, but patiently attending to those practices that put her in proximity to the word and work of God.  I have read that Saint Theresa’s presence was powerful, that love and light was felt when she was in the room.  Evidently, even though she may have not been feeling God’s presence, God’s love and light were made manifest through her.  You see, God’s word accomplishes that for which it is purposed…   When we’re not feelin’ it, it remains so important to continue to show up.  If you are in a season when you feel you’ve lost faith, then show up in worship and let the church hold faith for you and hold you! If you’re feeling cynical, show up at a service project and observe the commitment and hope in action of others. If you’re fed up with the fact that the church isn’t all it’s supposed to be and are thinking the whole organized religion thing is a waste of time, then show up and really look in this or any congregation and see where love and reconciliation and hope and restoration and joy and justice really do happen in ways large and small. I think that some folks believe that if they’re not feeling something they think they’re supposed to feel, then something is wrong with them or something is wrong with the church.  What I want to suggest is that sometimes, just like many of our spiritual ancestors, you just won’t be feelin’ it that day or even for a long while. And no matter what you feel or don’t feel, you are welcome, you are encouraged, to come and at just be in the midst of the gathered body and the music and the prayers and the words and scriptures and to be reminded that just because you’re not feelin’ it doesn’t mean that God is not present and working for good in the world…   If you struggle to pray because it seems like nothing is happening and no one is there, just keep showing up and allowing the word of God—through scripture or a prayer book or a song or a poem—to be in your mind.  A dear friend, Dr. Ann Jervis, a teacher of New Testament and an Anglican Priest, once shared how, in her daily praying of the Hours—the morning, midday, evening, and night prayers from the Book of Common Prayer, she would sometimes feel deeply moved, but other times, she’d just “get through it.”  Sometimes, she said, she just went through the motions, read the Psalms, recited the prayers, and the rest, without feelin’ it at all.  But, she said, the feeling is not what it’s about. It’s about making yourself available.  It’s about showing up.     Spiritual master Evelyn Underhill writes, “Intellect and feeling are not wholly in our control.  They fluctuate from day to day, from hour to hour; they are dependent on many delicate adjustments. Sometimes we are mentally dull, sometimes we are emotionally flat.  On such occasions it is notoriously useless to try to beat ourselves up to a froth: to make ourselves think more deeply or make ourselves care more intensely.  If the worth of our prayer life depended upon the maintenance of a constant high level of feeling or understanding, we would be in a dangerous place.  Though these often seem to fail us, the reigning will remains.  Even when our heart is cold and our mind is dim, prayer is still possible to us…The determined fixing of our will upon God, and pressing toward [God] steadily and without deflection; this is the very center and the art of prayer.”[ii]  This is what my friend Ann was saying.  And I witnessed a quality of being in Ann that communicated a spiritual groundedness that can only be the fruit of a deep, sustained practice of being in the flow of God’s grace.   I’m not suggesting that showing up through attending to spiritual practices and holy habits will automatically restore to you what is missing; it certainly doesn’t solve the tragedies in our lives and in our world.  But the long record of God’s people through history affirms that God can and does bring new life out of the dry places.  And, I don’t know about you, but I find that sometimes when I am in a dry and thirsty season and manage to get myself into a space shared between friends over a cup of coffee, or the space of a classroom, a mission gathering, or a sanctuary—sometimes, when I least expect it, something happens in that sacred space that feels like water seeping deep within me to touch seeds of hope, courage, wonder, and love I didn’t remember were there.  In those moments, I might cry, I might laugh, I might shout, I might grow silent and still, I might discover a new resolve to act or to serve.  In those moments—perhaps you know what I mean—I find myself thinking, “The Lord is near…” And—sometimes only for a moment—I’m no longer thirsty…and it’s enough.           [i] https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Teresa-Private-Writings-Calcutta/dp/0307589234 [ii] Evelyn Underhill, Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals & Groups, Richard J. Foster & James Bryan Smith, eds. (HarperSanFrancisco, 1993), 115.

Chez Mappemonde, quand on part en vacances quelque part, on aime bien en faire profiter nos auditeurs. C'est un peu l'équivalent de la soirée diapo. On s'intéresse cette semaine à la scène musicale de Prague, la capitale tchèque avec ses groupes de pop indé chelous. C'est touristique, et c'est bien produit mais pas classique (même si on a quand même programmé du Dvorak). Cet hiver, on est quand même mieux en Tchéquie qu'à Rio. La scène musicale de Prague Blue Effect - Kampa Mucha - Chlapi sú kokoti MIDI LIDI - Je toho hodně co říct The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa - www.eost.pluto Tata Bojs - Filmařská Charlie Straight - Coco Marpo - Kruh (feat. Lenny) Monkey Business - Saturday Night is Over Cocotte Minute - Czeko Ohm Square - Humanic Jazz Q - Toledo Antonín Dvořák - Symphonie du Nouveau Monde - 2eme mouvement Bonne résolution pour 2018 : abonnez-vous à la page Facebook de l’émission, le moyen idéal pour recevoir des news sur les prochains shows. Et surtout parlez à votre petite cousine de notre extraordinaire compte Instagram pour un accès VIP aux coulisses de Mappemonde. Photo © DXR

Truth, beauty, and goodness are the three transcendentals that draw people to belief in God. As important as rational arguments and beautiful artwork are for preserving and sharing the faith, Christian goodness has proven to be an explosively powerful means of evangelization over the centuries. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses the history of Christian moral goodness and how this unique way of charity continues to bring people to Christ. Finally, a listener asks who inspires Bishop Barron. Topics Discussed 0:17 – Intro and Bishop meets William Friedkin 3:33 - How is Christian moral goodness unique and attractive? 6:57 - How did the early Christians evangelize through goodness? 9:58 - Does our Christian goodness remain distinct amidst our modern culture? 11:50 - What did the medieval Christian goodness look like? 13:51 - How was Saint Francis one of the greatest evangelists of all time? 16:04 - How did Saint Theresa of Calcutta become the most powerful evangelist of the twentieth century? 17:54 - How did Saint Gregory the Wonderworker encourage evangelization? 20:25 - As Christians, how do we remain charitable even when we don't feel motivated to be radically good? 22:17 - How do we evangelize with goodness today? 24:38 - Question from listener: Who inspires Bishop Barron? Bonus Resources Websites LentReflections.com (free daily Lent reflections from Bishop Barron) Articles Saint of Light, Saint of Darkness (Bishop Barron) Why Goodness Depends on God (Bishop Barron) DVD's Catholicism: The Pivotal Players (Word on Fire) Catholicism series (Word On Fire) Faith Clips (Word On Fire) Videos Bishop Barron onEvangelizing Through the Good (Bishop Barron) Faith, Hope and Love (Bishop Barron) Books Vibrant Paradoxes by Bishop Barron Word On Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ  by Bishop Barron Catholicism by Bishop Barron The Strangest Way by Bishop Barron Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and, again, be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.

Sexto Capitulo de Autómata, tercera temporada, emitido el 01 de Diciembre de 2016 por Radio Ser FM. En este episodio sonaron: Sauna Youth, Asylum Party, Niña Ciboulette, New Order, Mariah, Psychedelic Furs, Ecstasy of Saint Theresa, Hal Blaine y Las Mairinas

Summary of today's show: On a day for unprecedented news happenings, Scot Landry, Susan Abbott and Fr. Roger Landry are joined by Gregory Tracy, calling in from Rome, to report his experiences so far traveling with Cardinal Sean on Benedict XVI's last days as pope. From the last meeting with the cardinals to Benedict's departure from the Vatican, including Cardinal Seán's press conference with the world's media, we got an insider's view of all the events and what it was like to be in the Eternal City. Also, back in Boston, the first four pastors of Phase 1 pastoral collaboratives were named as part of the Disciples in Mission plan. 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): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. Today's topics: Benedict's Last Day; Cardinals' presser; Phase 1 Pastors 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed everyone to the show and welcomed Gregopry Tracy calling in from Rome and Fr. Roger Landry, who is traveling today. Greg related what it is like to be in Rome in these days. Scot read from Benedict's farewell discourse to the cardinals and the final words to all of us at Castel Gandolfo. Susan Abbott reflected on her admiration for the Holy Father and her sadness that we will likely never see him again. Greg related how he went to St. Peter's Square at 8pm and how very moving it was to see everyone there. The bells tolled and the hundreds gathered stood silently before St. Peter's, some holding candles, others praying in groups. After a moment of silence after the bells stopped ringing and then spontaneously the people applauded. Scot noted that most of the churches across the country rang their bells from 1:52 to 2pm, eight minutes for the eight years of Benedict's pontificate. Susan said Cardinal Dolan talked on TV this morning about how the people is our father and we are stunned that he is no longer there for us. Scot said he is know know as Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI. He will wear white cassock, but not the white cape that is a sign of office. He will also trade in the red shoes, for plain brown loafers. /en1-669045) 2nd segment: Scot said to Fr. Roger that Benedict packed in so much in the last few days that we will be unpacking for years to come. Fr. Roger said first of all in importance is that Christ is the Supreme Pastor of the Church, not the pope. Another important message from him is the importance of the Mass and the way we pray must be centered on the Lord, rather than ourselves. Fr. Roger is boarding a flight, but Scot noted that Fr. Roger will be part of EWTN's coverage of the papal conclave starting next week. He will also be hosting a new series on EWTN on living with Alzheimer's disease. Scot said earlier today that Cardinal Seán, Cardinal DiNardo from Houston, and Cardinal George of Chicago had a press conference held at the Pontifical North American College. Greg set the sense of what the press conference like and how many were there. He said all the major international news networks were present and the major US media as well, plus others from South America and elsewhere. Greg said you see around the city, for the media much of what's going on in Rome isn't very public or to fill airtime so the media is voracious for anything they can find to fill the news cycle. Greg said some of the questions were predictable, asking about the change in the Church. A few were good because the cardinals didn't have a rote answer for them. The press conference started with each of the cardinals relating what each of them said to the Holy Father. They were asked the effect of the precedent of the pope resigning. Cardinal George said the Holy Father is a father and a father can't resign, but now a father has resigned. Even though it's been in canon law, it's been so rare that practically speaking the pope was pope for life. Cardinal Sean said maybe someone who is older might be more possible now because if it became overwhelming for him he could resign. Scot said Cardinal Seán was asked what qualities Americans would like in a new pope. Cardinal Seán responded that certainly holiness given that we've had such holy popes for the last century. Also, someone who loves the youth. Asked how he's preparing for the conclave, he's been praying a lot and trying to read up on the other cardinals, spending a lot of time on the Internet. He joked with the reporter John Allen, who prior to the last conclave wrote a book called “Conclave” which described how it worked and who some of the leading candidates were, and said that Allen hadn't written “Conclave II”. Scot said everyone watching could see Cardinal Seán's sense of humor. Susan said Cardinal Seán is so in tune with the popular culture. She noted that every time someone lists the qualities of a potential pope, she sees Cardinal Seán. She asked Greg if he will be able to update his blog. He said his sense is that there will be a blog post this week and each week that he isn't in the conclave. Greg said each of the moments today were very moving, with the cardinals saying goodbye for the last time, the seminarians waving goodbye as the helicopter flew away, the people in the square crying at his leaving, or being with the people applauding for him after he was long gone. Greg also noted that Benedict pledged obedience to the future pope who was present in the audience with the cardinals this morning. Scot also noted Greg's blog posts on The Good Catholic Life and how they have brought us along with him with an insider's view. Susan said the Holy Father's discourse to the cardinals was also a beautiful reflection, modeling for us what we're called to do to work together in harmony. Parish staffs and ministries could meditate on this together. Scot and Susan also talked about yesterday's remarks at the Wednesday General audience, which was very personal. Scot said during the individual greetings of cardinals with Benedict, Cardinal Tagle of Manila whispered something to the Holy Father that caused them to laugh together. Scot wrote in the Pilot this week about the type of coverage we'll be offering on the Pilot, the Good Catholic Life, and online. Scot said anyone who sends a prayer request to , he will bring them to the tomb of St. Peter in the Vatican to bring all our listeners to a deeper appreciation and sense of discipleship. in local news, the Disciples in Mission pastoral planning initiative has significant news. The first four pastors of Phase 1 collaboratives have been named. They become effective on June 4. Father Mark Mahoney, to be the Pastor in Beverly (Saint Margaret, Saint Mary Star of the Sea, and Saint John). Father Mahoney will be leaving his current position as Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield to take this new assignment. Monsignor William Fay, to be the Pastor of the Collaborative in Methuen (Saint Lucy and Saint Monica). Monsignor Fay will be leaving his current position as Pastor of Saint Columbkille in Brighton to take this new assignment. He was co-chair of the Pastoral Planning Commission and is a former secretary-general of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Father Shawn Allen, to be the Pastor of the Billerica Collaborative (Saint Theresa, Saint Mary, and Saint Andrew). Father Allen is currently the Pastor of Saint Theresa in Billerica. Father Carlos Flor, to be the Pastor of Saint Mary of the Angels in Roxbury and Saint Thomas Aquinas and Our Lady of Lourdes in Jamaica Plain. Father Flor is currently the Pastor of those three Parishes. Scot expects that many more pastors of the new collaboratives will be named over the next four to six weeks. Susan said she was surprised by the appointments and knows that the review process was very thorough. Scot noted that this transition affects the current pastors, pastoral staff, and parishioners and asked for prayers for them as they go through this change.

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.

Summary of today's show: Everyone has a favorite hymn from church and a reason why it moves them, whether from a cherished childhood memory or how it moves the spirit to contemplate God, and so on today's show Scot Landry, Fr. Chris O'Connor, and Rick Heil share with listeners their lists of their top three favorite hymns and count them down like Kasey Kasem. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's topics: Our Favorite Church Hymns 1st segment: Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor greeted all listeners. Scot noted that Fr. Chris has just been inducted into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. They discussed that the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre have the right to ride a horse into any church in the world, although they don't know where it came from. Fr. Chris said it started in the Crusades to protect the tomb of Christ and they continue that work today, providing funding and assistance to protect the religious site there, but also to bring Muslims and Christians together in the Holy Land for peace. Fr. Chris said about 70 men and women from around New England were inducted into the order in a special ceremony. Fr. Chris also said that they had the seminary Thanksgiving dinner this week before the seminarians return home to their families. They reflect on God's goodness and the many ways he blesses their vocations. Scot noted that tomorrow will see the broadcast of interviews with Cheverus Award winners from this past Sunday. He also noted that Cardinal Seán published his second pastoral letter of 2011 one year ago today on the Sunday Mass participation. Today, Scot said they're counting down their favorite church hymns. He said the idea came from a discussion with his 10-year-old son this past weekend about how he's preparing for Advent at the Archdiocesan Boys Choir School. Scot encouraged listeners to make their own list of their favorite hymns and email them to us at Live@thegoodcatholiclife.com or post them in the comments on our website or on our Facebook page. Scot's favorite church hymn of all time begins. Rick played a clip: . He first heard this at the Pontifical North American College and later it was the recessional at his wedding. Fr. Chris said that Msgr. James Moroney, the rector of St. John Seminary, said this is his favorite hymn as well. Fr .Chris said one of the Eucharistic Prefaces reminds us that God doesn't need anything so all we can offer Him is our praise. O God beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay; for we can only wonder at every gift you send, at blessings without number and mercies without end: we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word, we honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord. Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, that we who know your favor may serve you as our king; and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we'II triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still: to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise. Fr. Chris said it reminds us to open ourselves to the Lord in both our Easter Sundays and Good Fridays. Now to one of his favorites: . “Lord, have mercy. God our Father in heaven, God the Son, our redeemer, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God Holy Mary Mother of God, Saint Joseph, Spouse of Mary, Saints Peter, Paul and Holy apostles, Saint Isaac Jogues and Holy Martyrs, Saint Patrick, Bishops and Priests, Saints Dominic and Catherine, Saints Francis and Claire, Saint Theresa of Jesus, Saint Peter Claver, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Saint Thérèse of Lesieux, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint John Neumann, Saint Teresa Benedicta, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Blessed Edmund Rice, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Lord, show us your kindness Draw young people to serve you, in priesthood, and religious life. Inspire the people of our world with respect for human life that there may be an end to the culture of death. Guide and protect the dioceses of Baltimore, Boston, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia and all your Church. Keep our Holy Father, our Bishops and all clergy, in faithful service to your Church.” Fr. Chris said it reminds us that the Church is not just the Church we see and touch, but also the spiritual reality of the holy and blessed ones who intercede for us. Scot said when this is prayed during ordination, the men are prostrate before the altar as the people pray for them. Fr. Chris noted that most of the saints in this specific litany are saints from the Americas. He said the litany often changes the names of the saints prayed for to include, perhaps the patron saints of the men preparing for ordination or the patron saints of a religious order of the like. Scot said the various litanies have basically the same lyrics. Fr. Chris said he picked this one for the peaceful music. Rick makes his first choice: . This version was chanted by Fr. Jonathan Gaspar of the Office of Divine Worship for the Archdiocese. Rick said he chose it because Fr. Jonathan sang it on the show a couple of years ago and it stuck with him for 3 months afterward. Scot said when music moves you, it's usually a five sense experience. The first time he heard it at the Easter vigil, seeing the church in darkness except candlelight, smelling the incense and lilies. Taking it all in, the sense of darkness and joy that Christ has conquered death. Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King's triumph! Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all comers of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and darkness. Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples. (Therefore, dearest friends, standing in the awesome glory of this holy light, invoke with me, I ask you, the mercy of God almighty, that he, who has been pleased to number me, though unworthy, among the Levites, may pour into me his light unshadowed, that I may sing this candle's perfect praises). (V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.) V. Lift up your hearts. R. We lift them up to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R. It is right and just. It is truly right and just, with ardent love of mind and heart and with devoted service of our voice, to acclaim our God invisible, the almighty Father, and Jesus Christ, our Lord, his Son, his Only Begotten. Who for our sake paid Adam's debt to the eternal Father, and, pouring out his own dear Blood, wiped clean the record of our ancient sinfulness. These, then, are the feasts of Passover, in which is slain the Lamb, the one true Lamb, whose Blood anoints the doorposts of believers. This is the first section of the Exsultet They then discussed the difference between hymns and other music. Fr. Chris said hymns are usually music that everyone sings and this is music sung only by the deacon or priest or cantor and it's a very difficult piece of music. The next song from Scot is . Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in His hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand. King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth He stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture, In the body and the blood; He will give to all the faithful His own self for heavenly food. Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of light descendeth From the realms of endless day, That the powers of hell may vanish As the darkness clears away. At His feet the six wingèd seraph, Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry: Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Lord Most High! Scot said the first time he heard this experienced well he was in the choir of the Pontifical North American College during the Liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica for the ordination of deacons. He talked about how the song built up from silence to a triumphal Alleluia. Rick said he also chose this hymn because he loved a Gustav Holst arrangement of this hymn. Next for Fr. Chris is the Taize chant . He said it almost sounds like breathing in the rhythm. It translates as “Come Holy Spirit.” Fr. Chris said the chant is sung in successive different languages and it symbolizes Pentecost and how the Apostles were enabled to speak in many tongues. It also reminds us of the universality of the Catholic faith. Scot said it's a simple hymn to sing along to and to pray for a long time as it's sung. You don't need a hymnal, singing experience, or a singing voice. Everyone can participate in it. Fr. Chris talked about how the Holy Spirit is sometimes spoken of as the breath of God and how the hymn invokes the sense of breathing. Rick's second hymn is . He said it's one verse that's repeated over and over with slight changes. Sing to the Lord a new song: sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his name: proclaim his salvation every day without end. Tell his glory among the nations: in every land tell his marvelous deeds. Cantate Domino canticum novum: cantate Domino omnis terra, Cantate Domino et benedicite nomini ejus: annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus. Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus: in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus. Rick said he tends to like happy music, that have a lot of harmonic movement. It's joyous praising. The words aren't ambiguous and there's not a lot of hidden meaning. He said as he was learning Latin in high school after having learned this, he began to appreciate it more. He encouraged others to learn the meaning of the Latin words. Fr. Chris said they do a fair bit of Latin at the seminary. He has a strong belief we should know what we're singing, saying, and praying and is always grateful to see the English translation. The Latin helps us to transcend the here and now. Scot said there's something about the use of language to bring our minds to God and to bring heaven to earth. Scot's third hymn is All People That on Earth Do Dwell, also sometimes called the Old One Hundredth. . All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell; Come ye before Him and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. O enter then His gates with praise; Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good; His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. To Father, Son and Holy Ghost, The God Whom Heaven and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. Scot said he loves big organ hymns, but loves all types of music too. But no other instrument cranks as hard as the organ on this song and you can sing as hard as you'd like. He said the interlude before the last verse makes him joyful. Fr. Chris said it's based on Psalm 100. Rick said the first time he'd heard this song on a big organ was it was played on the giant organ at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Fr. Chris said the next is a Christmas hymn and it will be jumping the gun a bit to hear it now: . O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine, O night, O night Divine. Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here come the wise men from Orient land. The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friend. He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend! Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend! Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother; And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever, His power and glory evermore proclaim. His power and glory evermore proclaim. Scot said it's his favorite Christmas hymn as well. He and Fr. Chris said they broke the rules by playing it before Thanksgiving. Fr. Chris said it was a French poem written by a layman at the request of this priest. Scot said it's the kind of hymn that can be sung by both men and women equally. Fr. Chris said his Christmas Eve tradition when he leaves his sister's home as he drives through Brighton is to play this song very loudly. Scot repeated his request for listeners to send their list of three to Live@thegoodcatholiclife.com