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Friends of the Rosary,We celebrate today, August 5, the Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major.The Basilica of St. Mary Major was built at the indication of the Blessed Mother after the miracle of the snowfall that took place on the night of August 4 - 5 in the year 358.The Virgin Mary had announced it in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius.The basilica was completed a century later, after the Council of Ephesus in 431 declared Mary the Mother of God as dogma.Yesterday, during the pontifical Mass in Rome, a traditional shower of flower petals descended from the basilica's ceiling to commemorate the August snowfall of 358.The memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major is also known as Our Lady of the Snows.Our Lady of the Snows teaches that grace can appear where it seems impossible, even “snow” in the heat of summer. God can mark out a place of mercy where human expectation says nothing should happen.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠August 5, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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27 And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps that gave thee suck.Factum est autem, cum haec diceret : extollens vocem quaedam mulier de turba dixit illi : Beatus venter qui te portavit, et ubera quae suxisti. 28 But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it.At ille dixit : Quinimmo beati, qui audiunt verbum Dei et custodiunt illud.The Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows, called also St Mary Major, was built on the Esquiline at Rome by St Liberius, Pope from 352 to 366. Popular tradition relates that the site was traced out by a miraculous fall of snow on this date, which is that of the Feast of the Church's Dedication.In the city of Rome there lived a holy nobleman named John. He and his good wife Mary were very devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since they had no children, they asked Our Lady in fervent prayer to let them know what good deeds they should perform with their great fortune. The Blessed Mother answered their prayer in a marvellous way. On August 5th, when it is very hot in Rome, they both dreamed that she told them to build a church in her honor on the spot they would find covered with snow! John told Pope Liberius went to the spot on the Esquiline Hill where the snow lay, and traced out a plan for the new church, which became the most famous church of Mary in all the world. This church has been called the Liberian Basilica (after the Pope), and St Mary of the Snow, because of the miracle. After a relic of the crib in which Jesus was born was brought to this church, it was called St Mary of the Crib too. Today, we call it St Mary Major, to show that it is the major church of Our Lady.Many great Saints, such as St Stanislaus Kostka and St Aloysius, loved to pray in the Church of St. Mary Major. One of the oldest pictures of Our Lady is venerated there. This picture, which people say was painted by St. Luke, was carried from the church in possession by the Pope when a terrible sickness was killing the people of Rome. Everyone begged Mary to stop this plague and their prayers were answered. Another time, with this picture from the Church of St. Mary Major, the Pope blessed homes that were on fire, and the fire stopped by a miracle. These are just a few of the many wonderful graces the Blessed Mother has granted to those who turn to her with faith and love.Let us purify our souls well with the Sacrament of Confession. Only in this way can we hope to receive all graces from our Blessed Mother.

On August 5, the Catholic Church annually celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Christendom’s first Marian shrine for pilgrims. An annual feast commemorates a miracle of the snowfall that occurred on the site where the Basilica of St. Mary Major now stands. The Virgin Mary had appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, as well as to Pope Liberius (352-366), asking that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on the night of August 5th.That’s why another name for the basilica is Our Lady of the Snow, Saint Mary of the Snow, and the feast of today is Our Lady of Snows, la Virgen Blanca, in Spanish. Nowadays, in Rome, during the Pontifical Mass, the traditional shower of flower petals descends from the ceiling of the basilica to commemorate the miraculous snowfall. Pope Francis’ mortal remains are buried in St. Mary Major. He was laid to rest near the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani, translated to "Health or Salvation or Protectress of the Roman People." The image is a deeply revered ancient tableau purported to have been painted by Saint Luke the Evangelist. Saint Jerome (347–420) is buried at the Basilica, following his death in Bethlehem on September 30, 420 AD. Jerome was s Christian priest and Doctor of the Church best known for translating most of the Bible into Latin, a seminal work known as the Vulgate. He is also the patron saint of translators, librarians, archivists, and biblical scholars. Books about Saint Mary Major Basilica at https://amzn.to/3Twn0eB Saint Mary Major Basilica souvenirs https://amzn.to/4pTtvnE Saint Jerome books available at https://amzn.to/4w9zwhF ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org) Dedication Of Saint Mary Major Basilica (05aug2025); August 5: The Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica by Catholic Saints & Feasts 04aug2025; Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major by Catholic Kids Media. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of the dedication of St. Mary Major! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome art historian Liz Lev to discuss its connection to Our Lady of the Snows. Other guests include Gary Zimak with wisdom from the book of Baruch, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss recent appointments to the Apostolic Signatura. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** A Prayer for God’s Protection O God, You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to Your perfect care on the journey that awaits us. We pray for a safe and auspicious journey. Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain of what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding. Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under Your ever watchful care. Amen ***** Full list of guestsSupport the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Text of Readings Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 409 The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Fr. David Uribe, rector of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois. gives the backstory of this shrine. Kevin Wells chats with Michael about his new book, Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney.

Officials with the Superior National Forest say they're aiming to keep the full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as short as possible, but they say some of the wildfires burning in the wilderness are now so large that they may not be fully extinguished until there's snow.As wildfires continue, smoke is creating problems far away from the fires as public health officials issue air quality health alerts across much of Minnesota. Four Twin Cities people are charged with evading $1.1 million in Minnesota income taxes. The defendants allegedly received millions of dollars from taxpayer-funded childcare and food programs. A Minneapolis City Council committee passed a resolution Tuesday supporting concession workers at Target Field.

Discover the spiritual heritage of the Basilica of Our Lady of Snows with Fr. Joseph Abraham, C.Ss.R., and Fr. Robin Kumar, C.Ss.R., who highlights its deep-rooted history, miraculous stories, and enduring significance in this She Treasures episode.

 We really got Toy Story before GTA 6. Does the Toy Story franchise still have juice left in the tank? Where does it fall in our Pixar franchise ranking? Let's discuss with our good friend and most reoccurring guest, @snows.den!! 

This week on an extra special PROM episode of FREAKQUELS, the dastardly Elle and Jon Snow have rigged the ballots so that EJ and Rory will be named king and queen of the jerks! Once on stage, the Snows plan to dump pigs blood on Rory and EJ because…ya know...cruelty. To kill time until they execute their nefarious deed, the Snows discuss the Brian De Palma masterpiece, “CARRIE!” EJ and Rory also discuss the film because shut up!

Legendary scholar Jackson Bryer joins us once again, this time to discuss one controversial moment in Hemingway's career, his vicious “poor Scott Fitzgerald” swipe in the original publication of “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.”We discuss the publication history of this graceless insult, what it says about Hemingway and what it says about Fitzgerald. We go on to discuss “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” as a story and the ways that wealth emerges as one of Fitzgerald's central themes. We explore the nature of the Hemingway-Fitzgerald relationship in the 1930s, Fitzgerald's “The Rich Boy,” and other works where the very rich emerge as important characters.Join us in our romantic awe of Jackson Bryer as he guides us through this notorious moment in Hemingway's career! 

A jam pack episode this week. We discuss the final Hemingway short story on our TBR, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," a work that is powerful while being elusive. *Side note, Peter feels like he mispronounced this story the whole way through, he barely sleeps #Dadlife.And finally, we have a spirited discussion about Ben Lerner, where he sits in the literary world, and predicting our reactions to his latest work. Enjoy!Contact Us:Instagram @therewillbbooksTwitter @therewillbbooksEmail willbebooks@gmail.comGoodreads: Therewillbebooksko-fi.com/therewillbbookspatreon.com/therewillbbooks

Colin Peters presents… PRINCE: CLUB X Today, 21st April 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of Prince's passing to the afterworld. In his honour, I've whipped up this mix called PRINCE: CLUB X. The 1st half of the mix follows his albums in chronological order (For You to Sign o' The Times) and the 2nd half time jumps between the late 80s, the 90s and the 00s, before finishing with the prescient lyrics of Baltimore from the last album released in his lifetime. I don't think I've danced and sweated so much while recording a set! THANX FOR THE MUSIC, YOU SEXY M.F! Colin Peters presents… PRINCE: CLUB X Hoy, 21 de abril de 2026, se cumple el décimo aniversario del fallecimiento de Prince. En su honor, he preparado esta sesión titulada PRINCE: CLUB X. La primera mitad del set esta ordenado cronológicamente desde sus álbum «For You» hasta «Sign o' The Times» mientras que la segunda mitad se mueve entre finales de los 80, los 90 y los 00, antes de terminar con la profética letra de «Baltimore», de su último álbum publicado en vida. ¡No creo haber bailado y sudado tanto nunca durante la grabación de una sesión! ¡Va por ti, Sexy M.F! Prince – Just as Long as We're Together Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover (Dimitri from Paris re-edit) Prince - Dirty Mind Prince - When You Were Mine Prince - Private Joy Prince - All the Critics Love u in New York Prince and The Revolution - I Would Die 4 U Prince and The Revolution - Computer Blue Prince and The Revolution -Take Me With U Prince and The Revolution – Erotic City Prince - Sex Shooter Prince, The NPG and The Revolution - Raspberry Parade Prince - U Got The Look Prince - The Glamourous Life Prince – Controversy (Kevin McKay edit) Prince – Loose Prince - Sign O The Times (Moontalk Space Edit) Prince & The NPG – Thunder Prince – Black Sweat Prince – Alphabet Street Prince & The NPG – Gett Off Prince - Dig U Better Dead Prince – Race Prince & The NPG – Cream Prince & The NPG – Money Don't Matter 2 Night Prince - Baltimore Prince and The Revolution - Sometimes it Snows in April

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 136 - What is Gelug Buddhism? What are some of its similarities and differences to other schools of Buddhism? What is its historical significance?Resources: Schaik, Sam van. Tibet: A History. Yale University Press 2011Powers, John (2007) Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, p. 467. Snow Lion Publications.Jinpa, Thupten (2019). Tsongkhapa: A Buddha in the Land of Snows. Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications. ISBN 978-1-61180-646-5.Wallace, Vesna A. (2015). Buddhism in Mongolian History, Culture, and Society (illustrated ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-995866-5.Mullin, Glenn H. (2001). The Fourteen Dalai Lamas: A Sacred Legacy of Reincarnation. Clear Light Publishers. Santa Fe, NM. ISBN 1-57416-092-3.Arnold, Edward A. (2021). Tsongkhapa's Coordination of Sūtra and Tantra: Ascetic Performance, Narrative, and Philosophy in the Creation of the Tibetan Buddhist Self, Doctoral Thesis, Columbia University._________________________________If you like our show and would like to support us, we encourage you to give your money or resources to a worthy cause. We can get through this. Our strongest weapon is solidarity. Stay strong and help where you can. Thank you.Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.Credits:Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-HostProven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

Another Easter is upon us, which means the lush array of Easter plants and the threat (and benefit) of wet, heavy late-season snow. In this episode, Don and John discuss the Easter season through beloved plants like lillies and Easter cactus. Plus, they chat about the effects of early spring storms on your garden.

Today, I'm unveiling my definitive list of what I think are the 10 greatest African hunting books ever written. This list of African safari book recommendations includes works from people like Hemingway, Roosevelt, Ruark, Capstick, and other legendary writers. These Africa hunting books have everything you could ask for: heart-pounding adventures, adrenaline soaked drama, close calls that will make your knuckles turn white and even a few deliciously scandalous tales of betrayal, courage, cowardice, possible murder, more than one love triangle, one very good dog, and lots of talk about rifles, bullets, and cartridges. Links to where you can get all these Africa hunting safari books are below. Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. We just opened bookings for 2027 and still have a few spots remaining for May, October, and November 2026. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com to learn more. Make sure to state that you're a podcast listener and I'll give you a special bonus! Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! The Man Eaters of Tsavo by John Henry Patterson African Game Trails by Theodore Roosevelt Out of Africa by Karen Blixen (aka Isak Dinesen) Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway (including Snows of Kilimanjaro & The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber) Horn of the Hunter by Robert Ruark Death in the Long Grass by Peter Hathaway Capstick African Rifles & Cartridges by John Taylor Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter by W.D.M Bell The Perfect Shot II by Kevin Robertson Jock of the Bushveld by Percy Fitzpatrick

Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners open Episode 252 with St. Patrick’s Day banter and a throwback to the viral “Alabama Leprechaun” news clip before previewing topics like the tournament, NBA expansion, and Wembanyama. They revisit the debate around Bam’s 83-point game versus Washington—discussing late fouling, free-throw volume, and how milestones compare to Kobe’s 81—plus Bam’s postgame shot at Dwyane Wade’s “no buzz” comment.   The show hits breaking NFL news about the Broncos trading for WR Jaylen Waddle, then shifts to Alabama’s Aiden Holloway arrest and NCAA tournament thoughts (including St. John’s, Duke injuries, Florida, and Arkansas). They discuss likely NBA expansion to Seattle and Vegas with potential conference realignment, Wembanyama’s MVP/DPOY ambitions, Luka’s late-game heroics with Austin Reaves’ surge, Atlanta’s 10-game win streak, and Joel Embiid reaching a 50/50 games-played milestone, before honoring a GoFundMe “Big Shot of the Week” and playing “Black Crime or White Crime.”   00:00 Podcast cold open 00:43 Green underwear 02:52 Viral leprechaun clip 04:51 Bam 83 asterisk debate 12:47 Wade quote clapback 14:27 NFL trade interruption 16:38 Alabama arrest fallout 18:09 March Madness sleepers 23:44 NBA expansion talk 26:16 Seattle and Vegas names 29:00 Wemby MVP case 34:24 Luka Denver Thriller 36:51 Jokic Passing Debate 39:19 West Standings Check 40:20 Hawks Win Streak 43:45 Playoff Matchup Picks 46:39 Embiid 50 50 Legacy 52:15 Big Shot GoFundMe 55:25 Black Or White Crime

More flim flam from Time Ram as we jostle William Hartnell's 'The Keys of Marinus' into the Patrick Troughton era. Join us as we learn about nominative determinism, lovely stagehands and plastercine Voords. What makes Troughton swear? How many Herron Carvics are there? It's the one where the TARDIS crew says "nah".

11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Our brand-new Olympic segment: Bros before Snows. AM on the FM: National Pizza Day / George Pickens way to prep for a big game. Gridiron Gravy: A couple big names (that may be washed up) nearing returns

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Amid the Amalfi Snows: Rediscovering Friendship's Fire Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il vento soffiava freddo lungo la Costiera Amalfitana, portando con sé il profumo del mare invernale e il rumore delle onde che s'infrangevano contro le scogliere.En: The wind was blowing cold along the Costiera Amalfitana, carrying with it the scent of the winter sea and the sound of waves crashing against the cliffs.It: Alessandro osservava il paesaggio dalla finestra della loro piccola pensione, mentre pensava ai momenti che un tempo condividevano lui, Giulia e Marco.En: Alessandro observed the landscape from the window of their small guesthouse, while he thought about the times he once shared with Giulia and Marco.It: Sperava che questo viaggio avrebbe ricreato quelle risate e quella leggerezza di un tempo.En: He hoped that this trip would recreate those laughs and that light-heartedness of the past.It: Giulia era seduta accanto al camino, sfogliando un vecchio album di foto.En: Giulia was sitting by the fireplace, flipping through an old photo album.It: Sobbalzava ogni tanto sulla stessa immagine: un'estate di molti anni fa, loro tre sulla spiaggia, sorridenti e pieni di vita.En: She paused now and then on the same image: a summer many years ago, the three of them on the beach, smiling and full of life.It: Anche Marco era lì, ma il suo sguardo era più pragmatico, preso dalla lunga lista di spese che immancabilmente accompagnavano questo viaggio inaspettato.En: Marco was also there, but his gaze was more pragmatic, taken up by the long list of expenses that inevitably accompanied this unexpected trip.It: "Fa più freddo di quanto pensassi," commentò Alessandro, voltandosi verso i suoi amici.En: "It's colder than I thought," commented Alessandro, turning towards his friends.It: "Ma ho un'idea.En: "But I have an idea.It: Possiamo fare una sorpresa.En: We can make a surprise.It: C'è un sito storico non lontano da qui, poco conosciuto."En: There's a historical site not far from here, little known."It: Marco, sollevando lo sguardo dai suoi calcoli, alzò un sopracciglio.En: Marco, raising his eyes from his calculations, raised an eyebrow.It: "Quanto ci costerebbe questa sorpresa?"En: "How much would this surprise cost us?"It: "Non molto," rispose Alessandro.En: "Not much," replied Alessandro.It: "Ed è un'opportunità unica.En: "And it's a unique opportunity.It: Possiamo creare nuovi ricordi."En: We can create new memories."It: Giulia sorrise, chiudendo l'album.En: Giulia smiled, closing the album.It: "Sì, possiamo provarci.En: "Yes, we can give it a try.It: Ho sempre desiderato vedere qualcosa di nuovo."En: I've always wanted to see something new."It: Così, il giorno seguente, partirono per la loro avventura.En: So, the next day, they set off on their adventure.It: Le strade erano silenziose, e la neve li sorprese, iniziando a cadere fitta.En: The streets were quiet, and the snow surprised them, starting to fall heavily.It: Alessandro guidava con attenzione, mentre il panorama si trasformava in un incantevole mondo bianco e argentato.En: Alessandro drove carefully, as the landscape transformed into an enchanting white and silver world.It: Ma presto, la neve divenne una tempesta.En: But soon, the snow turned into a storm.It: Il vento ululava e la visibilità si riduceva.En: The wind howled, and visibility diminished.It: Dovevano trovare rifugio.En: They had to find shelter.It: Marco si precipitò verso una cartina.En: Marco rushed to a map.It: "C'è un piccolo paese qui vicino.En: "There's a small village nearby.It: Dobbiamo andare lì."En: We need to go there."It: Seguendo le indicazioni, trovarono un piccolo albergo.En: Following the directions, they found a small inn.It: La locandiera li accolse con un sorriso caloroso, invitandoli a riscaldarsi vicino al fuoco.En: The innkeeper welcomed them with a warm smile, inviting them to warm up by the fire.It: Il profumo di una zuppa calda riempiva la stanza, lenendo poco a poco le tensioni.En: The scent of a hot soup filled the room, slowly easing the tensions.It: Giulia tirò fuori di nuovo l'album, ridendo mentre ricordavano le storie dietro ogni foto.En: Giulia pulled out the album again, laughing as they reminisced about the stories behind each photo.It: Marco, avvolto in una coperta, ammise che anche l'imprevisto aveva il suo fascino.En: Marco, wrapped in a blanket, admitted that even the unexpected had its charm.It: Alessandro osservava i suoi amici parlare e ridere.En: Alessandro watched his friends talk and laugh.It: Capì che non poteva ricreare il passato, ma poteva accogliere il presente.En: He realized that he could not recreate the past but could embrace the present.It: La vera essenza della loro amicizia non era nei ricordi, ma nella capacità di affrontare insieme il nuovo, con tutte le sue sfide.En: The true essence of their friendship was not in the memories but in the ability to face the new together, with all its challenges.It: La tempesta fuori si placò, lasciando un paesaggio candido e sereno.En: The storm outside calmed down, leaving behind a pristine and serene landscape.It: Dentro, al calore del fuoco, riscoprirono ciò che li univa davvero.En: Inside, by the warmth of the fire, they rediscovered what truly united them.It: Così, la notte trascorse tra risate e racconti, e un'amicizia rinnovata, pronta a superare ogni avversità del tempo.En: Thus, the night passed with laughter and stories, and a renewed friendship, ready to overcome any adversity of time. Vocabulary Words:the wind: il ventothe guesthouse: la pensionethe scent: il profumothe cliff: la scoglierathe fireplace: il caminothe album: l'albumpragmatic: pragmaticothe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe snow: la nevethe storm: la tempestathe shelter: il rifugiothe village: il paesethe innkeeper: la locandierathe blanket: la copertato embrace: accoglierethe present: il presentethe challenge: la sfidathe adversity: l'avversitàthe landscape: il paesaggioto howle: ululareto diminish: ridurrethe path: il percorsopristine: candidoserene: serenoto ease: lenireunexpected: inaspettatoto rediscover: riscoprireto face: affrontareto laugh: riderethe memory: il ricordo

Snowstorms, vacant land, HGTV, and city council meetings don't usually belong in the same conversation, unless you're selling real estate in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Listen in as we chat with Benjamin Argall about what it really looks like to run a brokerage and build economic momentum in one of the most challenging real estate environments in the country.   Key takeaways to listen for What does selling real estate in extreme winter conditions actually require? How an entrepreneurial mindset led from art and design to brokerage ownership Why stepping into local government changed how Ben approaches real estate The overlooked role real estate plays in small-town economic development What HGTV really teaches you about design, pressure, and decision-making   Resources mentioned in this episode NextHome Superior Living I Need Funding | Programs & Services | Michigan Business Battle on the Beach | HGTV   About Benjamin Argall Benjamin Argall is the founder of Argall Real Estate Group and NextHome Superior Living, where he specializes in blending real estate, design, and community development to revitalize Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A dedicated advocate for smart growth, Argall serves on the Ishpeming City Council and acts as President of the Upper Peninsula REALTORS®. His recent work includes the design-forward renovation of a vacant building into a modern workspace in Negaunee and the development of The Montreal, a 12-unit housing project created in partnership with state and local land banks. Through both his professional ventures and public service, Argall focuses on transforming historic sites into vibrant, livable spaces that foster stronger local economies.   Connect with Benjamin Website: Benjamin Argall Instagram: @ben_argall Contact Number: (906) 250-2874   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Pooja explains why you might be doing your laundry wrong, plus Gurdeep shares a touching story from LeafLand ...AND... why does Stef's house smell like cheese?

caught in the cold snows of a dream - #4392 (96R83 percent 144 left) by chair house 251223.mp3caught in the cold snows of a dream◆ 何と10万再生となりました。毎日4000再生頂いていて嬉しい限りです。嬉しいことに１日で１万回再生に行ってくれました。なんと５日間で５万回再生となりました。感謝です。ずっと創ってきた特撮短編映画が完成したので公開しまし..

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It was Christmas all year ‘round for the Snows, who dedicated their lives to running the festive Christmas shop. But were the “magical” trappings of the season keeping them from an even greater miracle? Find out on this listener-favorite holiday classic, The Noel Boutique, coming soon on UNSHACKLED!

New music from Africa to start the show, featuring Putumayo's excellent latest release - Desert Blues. Lots more from across the "dark continent", then music from Iran, Romania, and Cuba before paying respect to Raul Malo, who died this week. Great lead singer with The Mavericks. Some stirring instrumentals from across Canada, some wonderful new topical songs, and then another RIP - this time to Quebec's amazing bass player / composer Simon Lepage (Les Grands Hurleurs) - followed by some great new Quebecois trad. The big Celtic finale featured some powerful tunes and a few poignant songs.

On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1168 “The Snows of Elbaph”, plus an interview with special guest Henry Thurlow (Animator & Director on One Piece Episode 1066)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We've opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction;00:05:06 A Chat with Henry Thurlow;01:07:40 Manga Recap: Chapter 1168;02:14:41 Piece Together;02:21:16 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that lazy time of year! Other than the million things you have to do! Ryan Schmelz is on this hour, and we discuss Cracker Barrell, Our Lady of the Snows, and 9 million dollar Superman comics.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about another conflict between protesters and federal agents in St. Paul - do you feel for protesters who get hit with pepper spray? Or is that part of the bit? Then what's the dumbest thing we do when the snow hits?

If you've ever wondered about how people go about becoming Rice Street Royalty Queen, Miss New Brighton, or say Aurora - Queen of Snows, and how it differs from titles like National American Miss or Miss America. Here's my experience becoming a candidate for a program, and my encouragement to try out for one yourself. Please leave a 5-star rating and a comment, thanks!-Katherinehttps://katherineglader.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@katherinegladerhttps://www.facebook.com/gladercreativehttps://www.instagram.com/gladercreativehttps://x.com/gladercreative

Two wonderful broadcasters - the Snows, Peter and Dan. Peter's peerless work on general election nights popularised the infamous swingometer, and Dan's infectious fascination with history has inspired countless others...and together they've enjoyed many an adventure. What then will they choose as their shared Inheritance Tracks?Peter: Remember the Alamo by Tex Ritter Dan: Finlandia composed by Jean Sibelius performed by Chineke! OrchestraProducers: Lowri Morgan and Josie Hardy

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Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 408The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major BasilicaThe Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!” Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

August 5 marks the anniversary of the dedication of Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major & the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows. Meanwhile, we learn about the Knights of Columbus as their 143rd Supreme Convention begins. And, ethical questions arise following the execution of a death-row inmate.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 5, the Catholic Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Christendom's first Marian shrine for pilgrims.This feast commemorates a miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night on this day in the year 358 on the site where the Basilica of St. Mary Major now stands.The Virgin Mary had appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius (352-366), asking that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on the night between August 4th and 5th.That's why another name for the basilica is Our Lady of the Snow, Saint Mary of the Snow, and the feast of today is Our Lady of Snows, la Virgen Blanca, in Spanish.Nowadays, in Rome, during the pontifical Mass and the second vespers, the traditional shower of flower petals descends from the ceiling of the basilica to commemorate the August snowfall in 358.Pope Francis' mortal remains are buried in St. Mary Major. He was laid to rest near the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play

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August 5th, 2025:  Our Lady of the Snows - Model of Purity; Mary Leads Us to Repentance & Mercy; Bl Albert of Sarziano; St Mary Major - Christ Can Supply Every Desire

Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome; first raised by Pope Liberius in the mid-4th Century, completed in 1743; it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica; the feast day is also known as "Our Lady of the Snows"--a wealthy couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God, and as an affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/5/25 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-36

OzWatch: Rainy, early snows, but the drought continued from Adelaide to Perth. Jeremy Zakis, New South Wales. #FriendsOfHistoryDebatingSociety 1907 ADELAIDE

Congratulations to Burnt Bean Co. on being selected as the number 1 BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine! We sat down with Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland to talk about their quest for this title and the sacrifices they made to reach the top.   This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. BBQ Distro is the home to the best sauces, seasonings, and rubs in all of Texas. No need to wait in line to get a taste of Goldees or Snows. You can make it at home thanks to BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com and use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order!   

This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. BBQ Distro is the home to the best sauces, seasonings, and rubs in all of Texas. No need to wait in line to get a taste of Goldees or Snows. You can make it at home thanks to BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com and use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order!    And keep watching our social channels for the epic Top 50 List livestream brought to you by BBQ Distro. We'll be joined by great guests on May 27th when the big list goes live and the winner of the top ten prediction sweepstakes will be announced live on air!     We asked you to predict the top ten and in this episode we give you our predictions on who will be number 1, who will make the top ten and who will achieve top 50 status!  

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Have you heard about King Boreas and his enemy, Vulcanus Rex? How about the Queen of Snows? No, it's not a religion. Not yet, anyway. It's the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Jimmy is trying to convince Tom to be part of it. Jimmy can't do it himself because he's got a daughter in dance. If you also have or had a daughter in dance, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices