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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Blaise and Blessings (2:13) why do we bless throats today? Jerry -We had St. Blaise blessing yesterday and the sacristan did it. Is that okay? (13:31) What is a blessing and who can perform it? What are different types of blessings? (20:34) Eduardo - How can I get my house blessed? (26:59) Break 1 Gaylen - When I was young, I always heard if something was blessed an it got old and unusable, it was to be burned or buried. Is that true? Tiffany - I have 5 kids, one of my kids is 2 and she is having a lot of nightmares. Are there any blessings we could do before bedtime for them? What do you do with a wedding ring that is blessed but you are no longer married. (30:38) Can you have a blessing during communion if you don’t receive the Eucharist? Resources: Blessing for parents for their children Most Heavenly Father, I commit my children to your holy providence. Mercifully supply whatever is lacking in me through frailty or negligence. Strengthen my children to overcome the corruptions of the world and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. May they daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and so, faithfully serving you in this life, come to rejoice forever with you in heaven. Amen.

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive into the life of St. Blaise, a bishop, healer, and courageous martyr who lived during the brutal persecution of Christians under Emperor Licinius. While many know him as the patron saint of throat ailments, his story is filled with miraculous healings, unwavering faith, and powerful lessons for Catholic men today.Discover how St. Blaise's steadfast trust in God, even in the face of torture and death, serves as a blueprint for men striving to lead, protect, and heal in their own homes and communities. You'll also learn about the powerful tradition of the Blessing of the Throats, which continues to be practiced in Catholic churches worldwide.Join us as we explore:How St. Blaise's dual vocations as a physician and bishop show us the importance of both physical and spiritual healing.The miraculous stories of wild animals seeking his help and the mother who pleaded for her choking child.His courageous witness to the faith and how we, as Catholic men, are called to stand firm in spiritual battles today.3 Actionable Takeaways for Men Today:Pray for Courage: St. Blaise refused to renounce Christ, even under torture. Today, take 5 minutes to ask God for the strength to stand firm in your faith, especially in moments of adversity.Be a Healer in Your Home: Whether it's listening to your wife, spending intentional time with your children, or helping a friend in need, seek to be a source of healing—both physically and spiritually—just as St. Blaise was.Prepare for Spiritual Warfare: Like St. Blaise, who used his time in the cave for prayer and penance, carve out time for silence today. Turn off distractions and spend at least 10 minutes in quiet reflection or reading Scripture.Support the Podcast: Enjoying The Manly Catholic? Consider supporting us at buymeacoffee.com/TMC to help continue this mission of bringing solid Catholic content to men striving for holiness.Call to Action: If this episode inspired you, share it with a fellow brother in Christ. Let's build a community of faithful, courageous men who lead their families and stand firm in truth. Go out there and be a saint!This structure ensures engagement, clear takeaways, and a strong call to action. Let me know if you'd like any adjustments!Support us Support the showSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeSubscribe to our YouTube pageCheck out our websiteMystic Monk Coffee → For the best coffee for a great cause, we recommend Mystic Monk Coffee. Roasted with prayer by the Carmelite Monks in Wyoming, Mystic Monk Coffee has the ultimate cup waiting for you. See more at mysticmonkcoffee.com Contact us directly at themanlycatholic@gmail.com.

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24 Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.Tunc Jesus dixit discipulis suis : Si quis vult post me venire, abneget semetipsum, et tollat crucem suam, et sequatur me.  25 For he that will save his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it.Qui enim voluerit animam suam salvam facere, perdet eam : qui autem perdiderit animam suam propter me, inveniet eam.  26 For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?Quid enim prodest homini, si mundum universum lucretur, animae vero suae detrimentum patiatur? aut quam dabit homo commutationem pro anima sua?  27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels: and then will he render to every man according to his works.Filius enim hominis venturus est in gloria Patris sui cum angelis suis : et tunc reddet unicuique secundum opera ejus. St Blaise, bishop of Sebaste, was beheaded after terrible torments, under Licinius, A.D. 317.

Next week the blessing of throats for the feast day of St Blaise will take place in many Catholic churches. But who was St Blaise, and why do we commemorate his feast day by blessing throats?  Scott treks thru the answers to those questions in this episode. ("Martyrs" series no. 4, Martyrdom of St Blaise)

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, 0 Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

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Friends of the Rosary: Today, February 3rd, we celebrate the memorial of St. Blaise (or Blase), a fourth-century saint and martyr who enjoys widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. On this day the Church gives a "Blessing of the Throats" in honor of St. Blaise, who was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. From the eighth century, St. Blaise has been invoked on behalf of the sick, especially those afflicted with illnesses of the throat. St. Blaise is included in the list of Fourteen Holy Helpers. Today, two candles are blessed with a prayer that God will free us from illness. St. Blaise lived in a cave on Mount Argeus and was a healer of men and animals. According to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own for help, but would never disturb him at prayer. While arrested, and in prison, Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners, including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the blessing of throats on Blaise's feast day. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Blaise, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 3, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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On this weeks podcast we have a news magazine programme where John and Shane take a spin around the world for little bits and pieces that caught our eye.Links to the topics raised:Pope to open ‘school of prayer' in preparation for 2025 JubileeIrish Church says new medical guide is paving the way for euthanasiaWhy a papal trip to Vietnam is now possibleBelgian Church fights order to erase baptismal entryBishop Álvarez freed in Nicaragua, exiled to VaticanWe have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week which includes St Bridget's Day, Candlemas and St Blaise as here in Ireland we mark the official start of Spring (per calendar - outside the weather doesn't always agree!).In addition we have some up coming events around St Bridget's Day at the FCJ House of Spirituality which we gave a plug to:Clóca Bríd – A story sharing afternoon with Maria Gillen - 4th FebAnois teach an Earraigh with Deirdre Ni Chinneide - 9 Feb - 11 Feb

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, 0 Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, 0 Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

Homily for 020323 the feast of St. Blaise, sickness is not the only issue of the throat from which we need healing.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel explore the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the Feast of St. Blaise. Fr. Nagel talks about blessing candles and how Catholics use blessed candles at home.

How can we keep our humanity intact in the age of AI? Plus: the real origin of St Blaise and the blessing of throats.

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Friends of the Rosary: On this day, February 3rd, the Catholic Church gives a “Blessing of the Throats” in honor of St. Blaise (or Blase), a fourth-century physician, bishop, and martyr from Armenia, traditionally venerated due to many cures attributed to him. From the eighth century, St. Blaise has been invoked on behalf of the sick, especially those afflicted with diseases of the throat. Today, on his feast day, it is customary to bless the throats of the faithful with two candles tied together with a red ribbon to form a cross. The rite of the blessing of the throats takes place before or after Mass. The priest or deacon places the candles around the throat of whoever seeks the blessing, using the formula: “Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you free from every disease of the throat, and from every other disease. In the name of the Father and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.” Thrown into prison and arrested for his holiness, Blaise healed fellow prisoners, including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the Blessing of Throats on Blaise's feast day. Blaise also had the reputation for curing sick and wounded animals. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! St. Blaise, Pray for Us! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 3, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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[24]Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Tunc Jesus dixit discipulis suis : Si quis vult post me venire, abneget semetipsum, et tollat crucem suam, et sequatur me. [25] For he that will save his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it. Qui enim voluerit animam suam salvam facere, perdet eam : qui autem perdiderit animam suam propter me, inveniet eam. [26] For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? Quid enim prodest homini, si mundum universum lucretur, animae vero suae detrimentum patiatur? aut quam dabit homo commutationem pro anima sua? [27] For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels: and then will he render to every man according to his works. Filius enim hominis venturus est in gloria Patris sui cum angelis suis : et tunc reddet unicuique secundum opera ejus. Music: Prelude to Te Deum.

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Walking with the Saints Podcast | February 3, Feast of St. Blaise, Patron Saint of Wool Combers and Throat Disease The blessing of the throat on February 3, the feast of St. Blaise, has become a popular devotion in many countries of the world. It originated with the miraculous healing by St. Blaise of a young boy with a big fishbone stuck to his throat. Many more healings of the sickness of the throat were attributed to him. St. Blaise is a martyr of the 4th century, but unfortunately, the Church knows very little about his life, except that he was born into a noble family, was educated in the Christian faith, and studied to be a doctor. He afterward became a Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia, now modern Sivas, Turkey. Because of his great love of God and his virtuous life, God gave him extraordinary graces to cure not only maladies of the body but also of the soul. People came flocking to him to be cured of their illnesses. St. Blaise died in 316, five years after the Edict of Milan was promulgated in 311 A.D. by Emperor Constantine. This Edict gave freedom to the practice of Christianity in the Roman Empire, but there was still persecution in Armenia at that time because Emperor Licinius, who governed some parts of the Eastern Roman Empire hated the Christians. To avoid persecution, Bishop Blaise went to a cave and lived there as a hermit. People came to him for healing. But one sunny day, some animal hunters discovered his cave and surprisingly saw him kneeling in prayer, surrounded by animals and beasts. Animals and beasts loved Bishop Blaise. He could command them to behave properly so he was reputed as “the beast tamer. "Upon this discovery by the hunting soldiers, the Bishop was immediately reported to the authority and was arrested. The governor of the place persuaded him to sacrifice to the idols, and when he refused, he was fiercely beaten. Then, he was tied and suspended on a tree, and using iron combs, the soldiers scratched his flesh and his body was greatly injured. Finally, when the governor failed to convince him with all sorts of promises to give up his faith, he ordered that the Bishop beheaded. Miracles followed his martyrdom and he was acclaimed as a saint. He was particularly invoked to cure the illnesses of the throat. The cult of St. Blaise soon spread out. Today, he is honored in Armenia, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Brazil, Great Britain, Croatia, Iceland, India, and other countries, including the Philippines. Many churches are named after him. In iconography, St. Blaise is represented with two candles in his hands, the instruments used when blessing the throat on his feast day. The candles used by the Church on the February 3 ceremony are blessed the previous day during the feast of the Lord's Presentation or Candlemass. These candles tied by a red ribbon are held by a priest in a crossed position over the head of the faithful or across the throat. The red ribbon represents the martyrdom of St. Blaise. While blessing, the priest says the following prayer: “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness.” The priest then makes the sign of the cross over the faithful being prayed over. It has been proven that this blessing is very effective, not only in curing throat diseases but also as protection against other illnesses. St. Blaise is also invoked as the healer of the inability to sleep, obstruction of sleep, and other sleep disorders. Prayer: St. Blaise, you who pleased God with your life of prayer and penance, obtain for us the grace to be converted and live a holy life. Point for reflection: Do I strive to defend my Christian belief when it is being criticized by non-believers?

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, 0 Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, 0 Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

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Join us for another Thirsty Thursday edition of the Konza Catholic Podcast as Father Gale discusses one of the stranger Catholic traditions: the blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise, and reflects on how God asks us to cooperate in his gift of grace.

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Happy Feast of St Blaise! Two years later, in the wake of the Great Sick, we now slouch towards Bethlehem once again. Brought to you by the Feast of Saint Blaise, the Demon Syrach/Exu Calunga, the goodly tree Birch, the mineral Gold, the geomantic figure of Rubeus (and a splash of Ika/Metanla), the magical practice of Divination, the nameless arcana of the Tarot (okay…. THE DEATH CARD), and the often notorious and always beloved John Dee. A wish for continued good health and good spirits to you all! We have had help this episode with our mastering of our soundses- many thanks to Mark Steadman for his editing and level masteries! We're also playing with a theme song- based in the Coptic Golgotha hymn- as well as intercalary soundlets and such. More to come! We're excited to be back, friends!

Bishop Scharfenberger discusses catholic schools week, what are some parishes doing to celebrate and why do we do it? Although known today as the patron saints of a healthy throat, Fr. Kubicki tells that St. Blaise has a litany of patronage, including hat makers, wool combers and candles.

Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Candlemas and the Blessing of Throats on St. Blaise Day, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Candlemas and the Blessing of Throats on St. Blaise Day, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Stories from St Paul's - Season 2 In this first episode of Season 2 of 'Stories from St Paul's', discover more about American pilot Billy Fiske, who died in the Battle of Britain and is memorialised at St Paul's. Billy Fiske was an American solider and Olympic gold medallist for the American bobsleigh team. He claimed to be Canadian so he could join the Royal Air Force, and became one of the first American pilots killed in action during World War II during the Battle of Britain. He is buried in the churchyard of St Mary and St Blaise in Boxgrove, Sussex, and remembered with a memorial in the Crypt, unveiled in 1941, which reads "An American citizen who died that England might live." His RAF flying wings are located below this plaque. Produced and presented by Douglas Anderson

The podcast kicks off with Lino's neighbor Bob Keefer (Tom Leopold) calling in with a neighborly offer. Then, Hallie Lord talks endorsements, divorce, and Don't Count Your Blessings. After that, St Blaise has some gaps in his life story. And the podcast wraps up with a listener asking the similarities between Lino and Howard Stern! 

Sunday Message Podcast and Blessing of St. Blaise

Join Jordan Burke and Kristin Priola with Saints and Sages, where we plunge into the lives of the faithful and spark conversation about our contemporary world. For show notes and more resources on the topics discussed in this episode, make sure to visit the link below! https://spiritualdirection.com/saintspod

Good morning and welcome to Waking up with the Saints! Today we'll be talking about St. Blaise and his incredible care for others! Thanks for listening, God bless! :D

Discipline is often seen as a negative, but from a loving God, it produces holiness. Are we accepting His discipline? #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

O shepherd whom we invoke for the healing of throats, you who suffered torments for the sake of the Name and embraced death as leader of His flock – open our throats to speak of Jesus, to declare His goodness and glory, the salvation that comes only through Him. Let us not fear our persecutors nor shrink from the threats of the mighty but stand fast in the Lord's healing grace, confident that His every blessing will keep us well and on the path that leads only to Heaven. Pray all sickness flee from us this day and forever.

O shepherd whom we invoke for the healing of throats, you who suffered torments for the sake of the Name and embraced death as leader of His flock – open our throats to speak of Jesus, to declare His goodness and glory, the salvation that comes only through Him. Let us not fear our persecutors nor shrink from the threats of the mighty but stand fast in the Lord's healing grace, confident that His every blessing will keep us well and on the path that leads only to Heaven. Pray all sickness flee from us this day and forever.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

2-2-21: Feast of St. Blaise - Bart Tesoriero by

Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses endurance while suffering. He uses the example of Saint Blaise who was martyred and King David who endured much suffering. It is important to turn to God in our suffering and to choose to persevere. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 2-03-20

Cough up that fishbone and tighten up your bowstrings, Theophiloi, because it's time to dive into a trio of hagiographies from our boy JDV and the Golden Legend. Join us as we commemorate February with a look at the ever-penetrated St. Sebastian, #1 pig recovery specialist St. Blaise, and the iron-willed patron of bellmakers, St. Agatha! Since we provide all the details of their martyrdom, I think we're technically a true crime podcast now, so increase your sponsorship accordingly. Topics of discussion: The most North Carolina miracle of all time, date night at Target, St. Baldomerus, Benito's distressing jeremiad against locksmiths, several mentions of the G.O.A.T. Erica Henderson, St. Sebastian's bad tactic for "helping," the best KISS song, Carp: the fruit of the sea, apartment buildings of ancient Rome, a stunning display of fragile masculinity, Chris's limited knowledge of porcupines, the dire consequences of intra-marital affairs, King Gumbert, the 14 Holy Helpers, questions for pápá, "Precious" Paul Ellering, boob cakes. Hymnal: "Hail St. Sebastian" by the Mountain Goats, "Mamma Mia" by Stephen Mann of English Martyrs Church (https://www.youtube.com/user/Principal45).

St Blaise Day - A Homily by Fr. Simon Felix Michalski, OP

We love our Catholic feast days and today we celebrate two wonderful Saints – with candles and everything! GPS mix ups on the way to celebrating mass at Holy Cross Cemetery mausoleum. Wonder what to do when you’re anxious, concerned about multiple things? What is stealing your trust and faith away? Reminders from Candlemas: laws, […] All show notes at St. Ansgar & St. Blaise, Trusting in God, Presentation of the Lord, Traditions 2.3.20 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

On the feast of St Blaise, most churches have a throat blessing ceremony using candles. Listen now to hear why! St Blaise, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Feast of St. Blaise.

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, O Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

"These five courageous men shone like five resplendent stars in the dark days of the anti-Christian Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. St Eustratius was a Roman general in the city of Satalios, Eugene was one of his comrades in arms and Orestes likewise a respected soldier. Auxentius was a priest and Mardarius a simple citizen who came, like Eustratius, from the town of Aravraca. The imperial governors, Lysias and Agricola, tortured Auxentius first as he was a priest. Beholding the innocent suffering of the Christians, Eustratius presented himself before Lycias and declared that he also was a Christian. While Eustratius was being tortured, Eugene stood up before the judge and cried out: 'I am a Christian too, Lycias!' When they were driving Eustratius and the other martyrs through the town, Mardarius saw them from the roof of his house, and he took leave of his wife and two frail daughters and hastened after them, shouting into the faces of their tormentors: 'I am a Christian too, like the Lord Eustratius!' Orestes was a young and handsome soldier, who stood head and shoulders above all the other soldiers. One day, when he was at target practice in Lycias's presence, the Cross he was wearing fell from his breast, and Lycias realised that he was a Christian. Orestes openly confessed his faith, and was martyred with the others. Auxentius was beheaded, Eugene and Mardarius died under torture, Orestes was exposed on a red-hot iron grid and Eustratius died in a flaming furnace. St Blaise (see Feb. 11th) gave Communion to St Eustratius in prison before his death. Their relics were later taken to Constantinople, and are preserved in the church dedicated to them — The Holy Five Companions. They were seen alive in that church, and St Orestes appeared to St Dimitri of Rostov (see Oct. 28th). A beautiful prayer by St Eustratius is extant, which is read at the Midnight Service on Saturdays: 'I glorify Thy majesty, O Lord for Thou hast regarded my lowliness and hast not shut me up in the hands of my enemies, but hast saved my soul from want...'. " (Prologue)

This episode explores the life of St. Blaise as we discuss the difficulty in knowing and understanding many early Christian saints.

Yet another new show for Season 3 of Restoration Radio, we introduce The Liturgical Year. We think the Liturgy - the public prayer of the Church - is experienced best when we, as laypeople, bring more understanding and appreciation of specific feasts to each Mass. This month's episode will focus on two important February feasts: Candlemas and St. Blase. Join host Stephen Heiner and show guest Fr. Charles McGuire as Father walks us through both of these feasts, why they are important, and what you can do to prepare. Original Air Date: January 10, 2014 Show Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes Show Guest(s): Father Charles McGuire Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner Season 3 Sponsor: Novus Ordo Watch http://novusordowatch.org/ Episode: https://www.truerestoration.org/season-iii-the-liturgical-year-i-candlemas-st-blaise/ The Liturgical Year: https://www.truerestoration.org/category/radio/the-liturgical-year/ Subscribe: https://www.truerestoration.org/member-signup/ The Liturgical Year℗ is a production of the Restoration Radio Network. Copyright 2014. All Rights are Reserved.

  In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, looks at the must-see places and sights in Dubrovnik Croatia, as well as providing some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice. In the show I cover the following must-see sights and attractions: Stradun. Old Own Walls. Sponza Palace. Onofrio's Fountain. Franciscan Monastery. Church of St Blaise. Cathedral. Rector's Palace. Cable Car. Fort Lovrijenac Resources and links: Dubrovnik Tourist Board Site  Offer: Get a free audio book and trial at tipsfortravellers.com/audible After listening to the podcast: Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes. Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. Consider becoming a Podcast Patron and visit tipsfortravellers.com/patron.  

Nouvelle saison pour "C'est de bon goût". L'occasion de rappeler que la table favorise les bons contacts et fait partager les belles passions... Claude Frôté du restaurant "Le Bocca" à St-Blaise nous présente un poisson que l'on trouve dans toute l'Europe : Le corégone.

Nouvelle saison pour "C'est de bon goût". L'occasion de rappeler que la table favorise les bons contacts et fait partager les belles passions... Claude Frôté du restaurant "Le Bocca" à St-Blaise nous présente un poisson que l'on trouve dans toute l'Europe : Le corégone.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, Managing Editor of the Pilot Newspaper. Today's topics:Cardinal Seán and Pope Benedict deliver messages to the pilgrims in Madrid for World Youth Day, a petition in support of euthanasia is submitted to the Massachusetts Attorney General, and Fr. Rich Erikson reflects on closing his term as the Vicar General. Summary of today's show: Scot, Susan, and Greg discuss messages at World Youth Day and local and international Catholic news. 1st segment: Scot welcomed Susan back to the studio, as it's been a while since they co-hosted a show together. Susan explained that, contrary to what we said on the show two weeks ago, she was not on vacation - she was at a conference in Springfield with other catechists. Reporter John Allen was the keynote speaker for the event. Susan said she was also at CatholicTV last week talking about Catechetical Sunday, which is coming up on September 18th. Susan explained that John Allen spoke about his most recent book, The Future Church, about ten trends he sees, and said the book is hopeful work from an objective writer. She said one of the biggest trends Allen identifies is that the Church is no longer a Church of East and West but of North and South. Scot recalled a column where Allen shared his themes, and said he agreed with Allen's analysis of a shift in our Church to South America and Africa. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Greg Tracy from the Pilot newspaper to the program, and talked about the Pilot's front page story this week - a picture of the massive crowds gathered in Madrid. Greg lamented that the Pilot is only a weekly newspaper and couldn't get pictures of the Pope's arrival today in time for printing, but promised a full issue next week dedicated to coverage of the Pope's time spent in Madrid over the next few days. Scot said that even though Pope Benedict has only been on the ground for a few hours, he's already had the chance to give three significant addresses - the first almost as a head of state to diplomats and the King and Queen of Spain, the second when he first greeted the pilgrims, and the third after a reading from Scripture in a homily to the youth. Scot read an excerpt from the homily: Dear young people, listen closely to the words of the Lord, that they may be for you “spirit and life” (Jn 6:63), roots which nourish your being, a rule of life which likens us – poor in spirit, thirsting for justice, merciful, pure in heart, lovers of peace – to the person of Christ. Listen regularly every day as if he were the one friend who does not deceive, the one with whom we wish to share the path of life. Of course, you know that when we do not walk beside Christ our guide, we get lost on other paths, like the path of our blind and selfish impulses, or the path of flattering but self-serving suggestions, deceiving and fickle, which leave emptiness and frustration in their wake. Scot highlighted that Pope Benedict is addressing a common theme - that youth have pressure from many sources to conform to values that aren't of the Catholic faith. Susan said she was struck by the sometimes poetic language that the Pope used. Susan said she also enjoyed a piece of the previous paragraph talking about words, where the Holy Father said that "...there are words which serve only to amuse, as fleeting as an empty breeze; others, to an extent, inform us; those of Jesus, on the other hand, must reach our hearts, take root and bloom there all our lives." Scot said that the Holy Father used the theme of World Youth Day and themes from last month's Gospel readings about fertile soil to encourage the youth to "grow in divine grace." Greg said it was interesting to hear that he was reaching out to the youth in a more cerebral way, approaching the youth with great ideas and asking them to think about their reality more carefully. Greg continued to say that Pope Benedict seems to be also speaking out against the individualistic society - we should build communion among each other, not being alone. Greg said it was interesting to hear the Pope mention the word "friend" in respect to online activities - many people on their Facebook pages may have a thousand friends. The Holy Father was asking the youth to be careful not to dilute the meaning of the word. Susan said it's important for all of us to follow along with World Youth Day, and how amazing it is that the technology can help us do so, and how that can help make all feel connected to the events in Madrid even from this side of the Atlantic. Scot mentioned that a few websites are doing excellent coverage of World Youth Day Activities: 3rd segment: Scot introduced a segment from Cardinal Seán's catechesis session to English-speakers at World Youth Day on Thursday morning in Spain. Scot highlighted the Cardinal's words that the Eucharist is an extreme expression of God's love for us, and recalled that the founder of World Youth Day, Blessed John Paul II, often talked about love as self-gift or self-donation. Greg commented that he very much agreed with Cardinal Seán - this is only the second World Youth Day that Greg hasn't been to. He said that it is difficult to sit at home and watch the coverage and wishing he was there to experience it, especially with three of his kids there - but came to the conclusion that even though he'd sell an organ to get a plane ticket to Madrid, he should be driven with the same exact zeal to go to church every single Sunday, not just to go to a large mass in Madrid. He emphasized that we need to remember that we can be part of the worldwide community of the Church every single weekend in our own parishes - no need to spend a thousand dollars on a plane ticket or travel to somewhere halfway across the world. Scot said that many of the pilgrims have shared that they're excited to see the Pope - but that the Pope said he doesn't want to be the star of the show, the star of the show should be Jesus Christ. Scot continued that it can be tough to bring the same excitement about a more routine Mass to a once-in-a-lifetime trip like World Youth Day, but that it is what we are all called to do. Susan said she was tickled to see that Cardinal Seán started his catechesis by drawing comparisons to Don Quixote - Scot commented that it isn't surprising knowing that he has a doctorate in Spanish and Portuguese literature. Susan said another favorite part was when Cardinal Seán asked why, if so many youth can read Harry Potter books, could they not read the Bible as well? Cardinal Seán continued and said that many people do not get what they should from the Eucharist because they don't ponder what they hear in the Gospel before receiving Jesus. Susan also said that one of Cardinal Seán's common themes is that we live in an age of entertainment - everyone wants to be entertained all the time. We need to come to Mass to hear the Word of God, give Him glory, and receive the Eucharist, and Cardinal Seán did a great job reminding us that the Mass is not entertainment but growth. Scot said that the Cardinal sometimes preaches at Confirmations and asks the confirmands to know and have an appreciation for what is happening at the Mass so that they might keep coming back. Greg said the Cardinal's answer to a question about the role of scripture in the Church stuck out to him as a former Protestant. Greg said he grew up being very connected to the Bible, and Cardinal Seán's words were important because of how difficult it was to come to grips with the idea that the Church had curated and organized the Bible as we know it. Greg compared it to giving someone a photo album of your life - a viewer of the album would know that you were at a beach, or in a forest, but not if you were having a good time. They wouldn't know if that was the vacation where you broke your toe or that it rained the whole time or that it was beautiful. In the same way, Greg continued, the Church's tradition fills in the context to the scriptures - a very important part of our faith. 3rd segment: Scot introduced an article in both the Pilot and the Anchor this week about a petition submitted to the Massachusetts Attorney General in support of euthanasia - so that elderly and sick people could legally take their own lives. Scot recalled that from what they have discussed on past shows, this is already legal in two states in the Northwest, and many pro-euthanasia activists consider Massachusetts "low hanging fruit." Greg said that the petition wasn't really a surprise, as there was a "Final Exit Network" billboard on I-93 weeks ago (now taken down) promoting support for euthanasia. The petition proposes a "death with dignity" ballot initiative, which must collect about 69,000 signatures to be accepted for a vote. If the signatures are collected, the petition goes to the Legislature who can either let it go, amend it, or offer an alternative to it. Greg listed the criteria for euthanasia according to the petition: the person must be given 6 months or less to live, the request must be made twice in writing, 15 days apart, the requests must be signed by two witnesses who can attest the person is not under duress, and the witnesses may not stand to gain anything from the death of the person. Greg said he thinks the important thing is that the Legislature avoid what we spoke about in the Netherlands several weeks ago - requirements started as stringent as the ones proposed here, and have slowly relaxed and become almost meaningless and are not enforced. Susan said the concept of euthanasia makes her crazy, and the possibility of people being given "death with dignity" without their permission is frightening. She continued, saying that the oversight board in one state is made up of doctors who perform these procedures - that kind of oversight isn't effective or safe for the public in the first place. Scot said that we all need to be speaking up against this, as there's a very well-funded lobby on the other side of the issue. Scot cautioned that if we don't form ourselves, neighbors, kids, and friends, we'll lose on this valuable issue like we have on many in the past. On a related note, Scot highlighted a short piece from the Pilot about Peter J. Cataldo, who was named this week as the first Chief Healthcare Ethicist for the Archdiocese of Boston. Scot said that Dr. Cataldo comes from a similar role in New Hampshire and spent 18 years at the Catholic Bio-Ethics Center as a policy lead as well. Scot explained that Dr. Cataldo will be helping oversee Catholic identity at the former Caritas Christi hospital now owned by Steward Health Care System. Scot quickly mentioned an opinion piece by Monsignor Francis Kelley on the IFRC from a Pastor's Viewpoint. Scot explained that the IFRC, or Improved Financial Relationship Committee and Model, is a better way for parishes to financially support each other and the whole Archdiocese. Msgr. Kelley was one of the first to implement and test the new model, and shares key lessons about what he has learned from the model. First, that stewardship must be tied to a parish's mission; secondly, that some people only buy into the mission of a parish when they feel an "ownership" of their place in the parish; and thirdly that "a rising tide floats all boats." Greg talked about a final column from the outgoing Vicar General, Father Rich Erikson, entitled "A great privilege from every point of view." In the column, Fr. Rich gives a farewell before going to Rome to study next month. Fr. Rich wrote about coming to know Cardinal Seán and respect his leadership, and how much he appreciates working with the Pastoral Center staff. Susan expressed that she had mixed feelings about Fr. Rich's departure - while she is happy that Fr. Rich has the opportunity to go to Rome to study, she will miss his leadership, intelligence, and personality in the building every day. Scot said that Fr Rich will join us on The Good Catholic Life for a show on Friday, August 26th, and encouraged listeners to tune in to hear from Fr Rich directly. Scot quickly mentioned Dr. E Joanne Angelo, a Tufts University assistant professor of psychiatry and medical doctor who was named one of three recipients of the 2011 People of Life Award. Susan added that she lives in Cambridge and is a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Scot also brought up that two parishes will be getting new pastors - Father Thomas Keyes will move from St. Francis of Assisi parish in Medford to be the new pastor of Our Lady of Hope parish in Ipswitch, and Father Albert Faretra will be moving from his current position as pastor at St Joseph parish in Belmont to be the new pastor of St Blaise parish in Bellingham. Scot and Greg closed by discussing a gathering the annual Vianney Cookout that the priests of the Archdiocese have every year to fraternize and hear a speaker. This year's speaker was Monsignor Peter Conley, a former Pilot editor. Greg said he wasn't personally present, but that he was told Msgr Conley's comparison of rectory life of the past and now as well as stories about Cardinal Kushing were well received by his fellow priests.

In the first Facts of Faith recorded by Fr. Larry and Fr. Dave, Fr. Larry describes the origin of the ritual, why we use candles to bless throats, and why the healing of throat illnesses is associated with St. Blaise.