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Begin a new series with Dr. Anthony Lilles as St. Bonaventure introduces the life, spirituality and enduring witness of St. Francis of Assisi. The post LOF1 – Introducing St. Francis Through St. Bonaventure – St. Francis of Assisi: His Life and Spirituality with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

July 13th, 2026:  St Henry - Emperor & Church Reformer;  Ezra - An Old Testament Saint;  St Teresa of the Andes - Blossom Where You Are Planted;  Sheep Among Wolves;  St Francis of Solano;  Fake News on Hell

It is the "Saint of the Month". In this episode, Father Anthony, flying solo, talks about his current schedule, the importance of learning from the saints, and reads from the "Franciscan Book of Saints" about St. Francis Solano.

Ever felt like living a holy life should be easier than it is? Fr Columba unpacks a line from St Francis de Sales that stopped him in his tracks: a devout life is easy, delightful, and desirable. Drawing on the plain image of building a habit at the gym, he shows how virtue starts hard and becomes easy, and how our own self-sabotage, not just the devil, keeps us stuck. His practical challenge: stop overthinking it, pick the one thing you already know you need to do, and just do it, imperfectly, every single day for a month. This is an invitation to trust that God's grace, not your own willpower, is what makes holiness possible.

This reflection explores St. Francis de Sales' profound devotion to Mary, emphasizing the child-like relationship we share with her, the power of prayer, and her maternal guidance.

Discover the profound spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi in this episode, as we explore his deep devotion to nature, poverty, and the Blessed Mother's guiding light.

You've probably heard the Prayer of St. Francis—but did St. Francis actually write it? Hmm… well, today you're going to find out.  On this episode of 4:13, author and pastor Mark DeYmaz explores the beloved Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and why its message is just as powerful and relevant today as ever.  He explains how this timeless prayer can become a practical guide for navigating conflict, division, and tension in our relationships and communities, revealing that prayer isn't passive at all—it can be deeply disruptive. So, if you've ever wondered what it really means to be a peacemaker—or how to pursue peace without compromising truth—listen in. This conversation brings ancient wisdom to the modern challenges we face every day. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/409  Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Fr Peter George Flynn and Harry Fitzgerald take up the question of whether St Francis has been domesticated — the garden-statue Francis, sentimental and surrounded by birds that don't appear in any Franciscan story — and what the real man was like. Drawing on Chesterton and on John Eldridge's Wild at Heart, the episode makes […] L'articolo The Franciscan Hour – Making St Francis Wild Again – Fr Peter George Flynn and Harry Fitzgerald proviene da Radio Maria.

Adam and guest Teresa Tomeo wrap up their conversations on Teresa's new series from EWTN about "The Unknown St. Francis." Today they discuss the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi. Adam reflects on the day's Gospel reading. How would you like to be measured? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

St. Francis of Assisi Prayer: "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace" in Latin and English. In this episode of the Latin Prayer Podcast, we explore the Prayer of St. Francis in Latin through a detailed word-by-word learning guide. While traditionally attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, historical evidence suggests it likely emerged in the early 20th century, yet it still reflects the spiritual tone associated with him. We break down the full Latin text line by line, including vocabulary, grammar patterns, and meaning shifts that make this prayer one of the most powerful for Latin learners and devotional listeners alike. You'll learn how repeating structures like ubi odium, amorem seram build meaning, and how the prayer transitions from outward intercession to inward transformation: becoming the one who consoles, understands, and loves. Chapters 00:00 Introduction – Why this prayer matters in Latin learning 01:20 The origin & historical controversy of the Prayer of St. Francis 04:10 How this prayer works as a Latin learning structure 06:30 “Domine, fac me servum pacis tuae” – opening line breakdown 08:15 Ubi odium, amorem seram – hatred & love vocabulary 10:30 Ubi iniuria, fidem, desperatio – injury, doubt, despair 13:10 Ubi caligo, tristitia – darkness & sadness vocabulary 15:40 The shift inward – from the world to the self 17:20 Consolari quam consolari – to console vs to be consoled 19:10 Intelligi, amari – understanding & love structure 21:00 “Nam in dando recipimus” – the paradox of giving 23:10 Final lines – death, rebirth, and eternal life 25:00 Full prayer recap & how to practice it in Latin 27:00 Closing prayer (Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Gloria Patri)   Help us restore sacred tradition and bring timeless prayers to new ears. Support our mission and gain access to our Latin learning guides, feast day resources, and audio devotionals. Find the Free Latin Learning Guide on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thelatinprayerpodcast A huge thank you to my Patrons! To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego Submit Prayer Requests or comments / suggestions: thelatinprayerpodcast@gmail.com To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (  / fisheaters  ) Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhn... Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0n... Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7l... Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlA... 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33... Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)   This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0

Cameron Riecker is on a crusade to help Christian men step into the leadership and virtue they were called for. Whether you are single or married, man or woman, today's episode will shed light on the problems men are facing and the practical steps to overcome them. He also gives women advice on how to encourage the men in their lives.Cameron's channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@CameronRiecker⁩ NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading religious network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!00:00:00 - Intro00:00:54 - Are modern men less masculine?00:03:44 - Why aren't men leading and initiating as much today?00:06:34 - Is chivalry dead?00:06:52 - Why wealth ISN'T necessary00:11:00 - What do women do that discourages men?00:14:15 - Loving others first is difficult (but Godly)00:17:03 - How satan uses parents00:20:07 - Is it harder to resist lust today?00:22:11 - #1 Wound In Men00:25:21 - What is chastity?00:29:03 - How to work on deeper wounds00:34:06 - How men can overcome insecurity?00:39:08 - Chemistry vs Compatibility00:40:35 - Little known dissection of St Francis's brain00:42:55 - How much disclosure does a man owe a woman?00:46:54 - How some women misunderstand modesty00:51:20 - Islamic Culture00:54:50 - The power of good suffering00:56:52 - How does a man know when he is ready to pursue a woman?00:58:29 - How to pray (sincerely)01:02:01 - Intentional or too intense?01:04:15 - Most underrated virtue in a husband?01:07:17 - Pay attention to how people treat their parents01:09:36 - What sustains a long term marriage?01:13:35 - Advice for women who attract the wrong guys?01:17:28 - Attachment style wounds01:19:12 - What gives you hope for modern love?

Gainesville, Florida is our stop today as we sit down with Ebony McKnight of St. Francis Catholic Academy. Ebony has a tremendous background as a teacher, coach, and AD who has also worked at the corporate level! Today she shares her journey and Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home where you'll hear the story of from Hare Krishna to Catholic. Jennifer Roback Morse visits to talk about why Men Matter from her Substack that replaces pride month with a celebration of masculinity. Bill Donahue, president of the Catholic League talks New York City, plus how pride month is losing steam. Plus, Gail Buckley Barringer's Scripture Verse of the week, and T's Two Sense talks about St Francis' travels on the eve of her new book release from EWTN Publishing

It's hoped this exhibition could see the tapestries eventually displayed in St Francis' home town of Assisi in Italy.

Eight hundred years ago, St Francis walked the roads of central Italy with nothing — and today, those same roads are waiting for you to explore. Katy sits down with Sara Zanni, Bologna-based archaeologist and hiking guide, to explore the Via di Francesco. Thirteen trails through Umbria, Tuscany, and Lazio, all converging on Assisi, through ancient forests, olive groves, and small towns home to art treasures you will never find on a standard itinerary.Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/328Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Preaching: Ben ConachanDuring the long stretch of the Christian year from Advent to Pentecost, we are invited to ponder the mysteries of Christ: incarnation, atonement, resurrection. The remainder of the year, Ordinary Time, turns to the generations of every day saints, the Jesus-followers who keep pushing the Divine Story forward. In an age where American Christianity seems to have lost the plot, we can turn to the stories and examples of mystics and poets, women and outsiders who have kept the way of Jesus alive in times ancient and modern. This series will explore pairs of saints whose lives and writings inspire us to keep moving forward today.This week, St. Francis and Wendell Berry guide us into a different kind of Christian imagination—one where creation isn't a backdrop to human salvation but belongs to it, and where learning to love the world around us turns out to be some of the most ancient and most human work there is.Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by love. A primary expression of our sacred story is the weekly sermon. If our sermons inspire you to ponder the sacred, to consider the mystery and love of God, and to live bountifully, would you consider supporting our work? You can donate easily and securely at our website: pearlchurch.org. Thank you for partnering with us in expressing this sacred story.

Fr Adrian presents a programme on deepening our relationship with God, moving through humility, anger, contentment, and prayer, drawing on St Teresa of Calcutta, St Francis de Sales, Sr Lucia, and St Teresa of Avila. There is one story that crowns the whole episode: the day St Francis de Sales was verbally attacked in a […] L'articolo Catechesis – Five Minutes and Twenty-Five Years – Fr Adrian Crowley proviene da Radio Maria.

Fr Peter George Flynn presents an episode on animals and the Eucharist — stories of creatures that showed reverence for the Blessed Sacrament in the life of St Francis, timed for Corpus Christi. Among them: a sheep that knelt at every elevation of the host, and an old Irish story about a swarm of bees […] L'articolo The Franciscan Hour – Animals Who Reverenced the Eucharist – Fr Peter George Flynn proviene da Radio Maria.

Defending the Faith Conference: https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26 Use Code:KEITH25 for a discount. In this episode of Catholic Feedback, Keith Nester sits down with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss his journey to the priesthood, the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi, and what it means to live the Gospel with authenticity in today's world. Fr. Dave shares how God called him to the Franciscan way of life, the impact of St. Francis on his vocation, and the ministry philosophy that has shaped his leadership and service to the Church. Together, Keith and Fr. Dave explore evangelization, discipleship, Catholic education, and why a personal encounter with Jesus Christ remains at the heart of everything. Whether you're discerning your vocation, seeking to deepen your faith, or simply curious about Franciscan spirituality, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for living the Gospel. In this episode: Fr. Dave's journey to the priesthood The influence of St. Francis of Assisi Franciscan spirituality and the Gospel The mission of Franciscan University Evangelization and discipleship today Encountering Jesus Christ in everyday life Catholic Feedback is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, dedicated to helping people encounter Jesus Christ, understand the beauty of the Catholic faith, and live as faithful disciples. Fr. Dave's content can be found here: https://faithandreason.com/ Franciscan University: https://franciscan.edu/  

Adam is joined by Teresa Tomeo to share about a new series from EWTN on "The Unknown St. Francis." Today we find inspiration from St. Francis's work with the lepers.  Adam reflects on the day's Gospel reading. Are we prepared to be a faithful servant of the master? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.Tunc simile erit regnum caelorum decem virginibus : quae accipientes lampades suas exierunt obviam sponso et sponsae. 2 And five of them were foolish, and five wise.Quinque autem ex eis erant fatuae, et quinque prudentes : 3 But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them:sed quinque fatuae, acceptis lampadibus, non sumpserunt oleum secum : 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps.prudentes vero acceperunt oleum in vasis suis cum lampadibus. 5 And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.Moram autem faciente sponso, dormitaverunt omnes et dormierunt. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him.Media autem nocte clamor factus est : Ecce sponsus venit, exite obviam ei. 7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.Tunc surrexerunt omnes virgines illae, et ornaverunt lampades suas. 8 And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out.Fatuae autem sapientibus dixerunt : Date nobis de oleo vestro, quia lampades nostrae extinguuntur. 9 The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.Responderunt prudentes, dicentes : Ne forte non sufficiat nobis, et vobis, ite potius ad vendentes, et emite vobis. 10 Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.Dum autem irent emere, venit sponsus : et quae paratae erant, intraverunt cum eo ad nuptias, et clausa est janua. 11 But at last come also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.Novissime vero veniunt et reliquae virgines, dicentes : Domine, domine, aperi nobis. 12 But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not.At ille respondens, ait : Amen dico vobis, nescio vos. 13 Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.Vigilate itaque, quia nescitis diem, neque horam.St Angela adopted the rule of St Francis, and later founded the Order of the Ursilines uniting "evangelical poverty to the merit of virginity." She died A.D. 1540.

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. SHOW TITLE: The Year of St. Francis: How This Saint Continues to Make an Impact 800 years later     SHOW DESCRIPTION:   We live in a time of constant noise. Constant consumption. Constant comparison. Most people are overwhelmed by information, pressured to perform, and stretched thin by busyness. Even spiritually, it can be easy to approach faith as just another thing to manage or optimize. And yet Saint Francis offers us something strikingly different. Today we're chatting with Father Michael Heine, the minister provincial of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of Our Lady of Angels in Maryland, to talk about how the spirit of St. Francis continues to shape the Church, challenge modern believers in deeply practical ways and why he continues to resonate with people who are searching for something deeper during this year of Saint Francis. SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:23 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Clare of Assisi  

Fr. Adrian Crowley presents two women whose causes for canonisation are open in Rome. Firstly, Mother Kevin Carney from Arklow, known in Uganda as “Mama Kevina,” who founded the Little Sisters of St Francis, opened missionary medicine to women, and comforted a desperate sister using a basket of kittens — “cling on; if you cling […] L'articolo Catechesis – Mother Kevin Carney and Ven. Angeline McCrory: On the Road to Sainthood – Fr Adrian Crowley proviene da Radio Maria.

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A.J. Shaw interviews St. Francis High School, an inductee to the 2026 SFI Sports Faith Hall of Fame.

You don't have to be Catholic to recognize St. Francis of Assisi. Across the nation, you can find this gentle bearded figure, clad in simple robes, often with birds perched on his shoulders, as he adorns people's lawns and gardens. St. Francis is the subject of multiple movies and even a Marvel comic book. Hippies love him for his simple, nature-based spirituality. Animal rights activists love him because of stories about him preaching to the birds or taming a dangerous wolf.  But how accurate are our popular renderings of this Medieval Italian saint? Francis was a reformer in his day, a controversial figure in many respects. As well as stories about him preaching to the birds, we have other stories about him stripping naked in front of a bishop or throwing himself into a thorn bush. How can we square the gentle nature-lover with the intense reformer? And would St. Francis even recognize himself in your pretty garden statue? On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk to Bishop John Stowe, a priest in the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor Conventual and bishop of the diocese of Lexington, Kentucky —a diocese that encompasses various underserved Appalachian communities. In keeping with the Franciscan tradition, Stowe has been a voice for justice for the poor, and has spoken out repeatedly on environmental justice, immigrant rights, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. You can learn more about this topic in these links. "What do we know about St. Francis, the most popular saint?," by Kathleen Manning "What did St. Francis say about poverty?" by Daniel P. Horan "How St. Francis led one activist to fight for ecological justice," by James Ehlers "St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf," by Murray Bodo, O.F.M.  

Through their parish and school, St. Francis in Sherwood grow in faith together. Sarah talks with school principal, Denise Gonzalez. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Good morning. A German holiday maker has successfully sued his tour operator alleging that he had spent 20 minutes every morning trying, without success, to find sun loungers by the pool. He was on the case at 6 a.m. but the loungers were already covered in towels, though they often remained unoccupied through the day whilst he and his family lay on the ground. The Court awarded him damages. Another tourist commenting on this story gleefully recalls an alternative solution to the problem: 'it soon stopped when some lads were going down in the middle of the night and throwing all the towels into the pool.' But our more law abiding litigant hopes that the fear of legal action will spur tour operators and hotels to devise fair and rational allocation systems for these highly contested spaces. As far as I know, Thomas Hobbes never took a package holiday, but having lived through the turmoil of the English civil war and its aftermath, he would not have been surprised by stories of so called 'sunbed wars': 'during the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe' so he tells us in his great work Leviathan, 'they are in that condition called war'. Hobbes' father was a vicar, and his relationship to Christianity is complicated, as is perhaps not uncommon in such circumstances. But Hobbes' views are not so different from Augustine's, who was in the habit of noting that just as divine history begins with the story of Cain killing Abel, so world history begins with the story of Romulus killing Remus. For Augustine, it is 'every man against every man' as Hobbes puts it, and not just poolside. I know nothing about the personal beliefs of our German litigant, but I think he is a bit of a hero for spurning two obvious but unhelpful responses to this gloomy diagnosis of the human condition. One is to take the law into your own hands - throwing the towels in the pool - which could end rather badly of course. The other is just to grumble - and who doesn't enjoy a good grumble? Of all the things in the world which are unfairly and irrationally distributed, sun loungers are by no means the most significant. Houses lie empty, while children sleep on the streets. Food goes to waste while there is hunger. Medicines expire on shelves, and diseases go untreated. Christians have never needed to be told that humans can be deeply selfish, but everywhere the faith is truly alive there have been dreamers and prophets, from St Francis to Martin Luther King, who have contended that the world doesn't have to be determined by our flawed natures, even if we need to reckon with their existence and character. Who knows whether the sunbed wars will come to an end, but Mr Eggert - let's give him his name and due credit – by pushing the tour operators and hotels into action has given us hope for bloodless revolutions.

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death one of the most popular and well-known Saints – St Francis of Assisi. Francis inspired the life and work of Clare of Assisi and Angela of Foligno. Whilst Clare and Angela may not be as well-known as Francis, their theology gives us a glimpse into the intriguing world of mysticism and highlights the remarkable contribution of women theologians in the medieval period which has, all too often, been overlooked. Michael Hahn introduces the theology of Francis of Assisi, and unveils the thought of Clare of Assisi and Angela of Foligno. Dr Michael Hahn holds the Dom Gregory Dix Chair in Christian Spirituality at Sarum College in Salisbury. His research is on the early Franciscan mystical traditions and he is Senior Editor of the journal Franciscan Studies.

Adam welcomes Teresa Tomeo to share about a new series from EWTN on "The Unknown St. Francis."  Adam reflects on the day's Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

In the first part of today´s show first part focuses on the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi and how his legacy continues through Franciscan communities across the country. The programme highlights their history, activities, and the celebrations marking this special jubilee year. In the second part, we focus on the economic situation, specifically the impact of inflation on different groups in Slovak society. Together with Reiner Martin from the National Bank of Slovakia, the show examines how rising prices affect households and young people, and what this means for everyday life in Slovakia.

If you're going through something difficult take courage from this quote that came across my path last week. "Most troubles are not as black as they seem if you pull them into the sunshine and shine the light on them." - Robert Alden. Here's yet another quote that came across my path while playing a game on my phone. “A single Sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” St Francis of Assisi (as well as my Word Cookies game). The sun is so good for us in so many ways. This episode is a continuation of last week's episode, so listen and share, you'll be Happy you did. Podcast links  Our podcast on the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses with my chiropractor Dr. Tye Bratfvold https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2020-11-02T05_00_00-08_00  National Library of Medicine article https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2290997 The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used used "Little House" by David Rose, "Good Day Sunshine" by The Beatles and "Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

April 30th, 2026:  The Similarities of St Catherine & St Francis;  St Catherine of Siena - Patron of Europe;  We Need to Put God First;  St Catherine of Siena - a Great Catholic Mystic

Fr. Peter George Flynn weaves together the story of St Francis's first meeting with Pope Innocent III — the vagabond friar who walked to Rome with a handful of followers and spoke to the pope of “Lady Poverty” and the sons of the King of Heaven — with the great ecclesiastical landmark of Innocent III's […] L'articolo The Franciscan Hour – Francis, Innocent III, and Chesterton – Fr Peter George Flynn proviene da Radio Maria.

On the heels of the Jubilee of Hope, we are now in the midst of a special Jubilee Year for St Francis (whose 800th feast day is on Oct 3, 2026). St Francis is one of the most beloved saints in the Church, revered even by countless non-Catholics. So what does he have to teach those of us living in this society today? Bishop Caggiano has five lessons for each of us to reflect on and implement in our lives. I've summarized them like this: Commit to a radical response See what's actually truly beautiful Widen your embrace Free yourself FROM the baggage of your past and of sin Free yourself TO suffer for Love Oh, and... who was the "lady" who Francis loved who catalyzed his conversion? Notes Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)   Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

Bishop John Dolan joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Estevan Wetzel shares about bringing sacraments to those in prison and we'll hear from  local Franciscans in this Jubilee Year of St. Francis. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events in the Diocese of Phoenix.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

In this episode, Fred interviews Jonathan Bentley - author of - Shadowing St. Francis: A Pilgrimage of Sacred Emergence in the Age of A.I.   https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9781968136376   What if orthodoxy is dead and AI knows why?   A barefoot monk, a broken church, and an open future. A retired tech entrepreneur. Fifty years as a committed evangelical. A decade of faith deconstruction he couldn't outrun. And a 120-mile pilgrimage through Italy that changed everything.   Shadowing St. Francis follows Jonathan Bentley from Florence to Assisi to Rome, walking the ancient path of a man who stripped naked in the town square, handed his clothes to his father, and walked into the woods to find God. Eight hundred years later, Francis of Assisi still has something to say-to those exhausted by certainty, wounded by the church, and wondering what faith looks like in a world of algorithms and anxiety.

Have you ever felt like faith only lives inside church walls or the pages of the Bible? In this episode, Fr Columba takes something as ordinary as water and uses it to trace the whole shape of the Gospel: Christ pouring himself down into our humanity, descending to the lowest place, shattering the gates of hell, and rising so that we rise with him. Drawing on St Francis of Assisi, he shows how creation itself can lift the heart to God when we learn to see it that way. A simple invitation to let everyday things draw you upward.

We welcome Stephen St. Francis Decky to the Meat For Teacast!Stephen and Elizabeth discuss writing, films, music and art - and a lot more. Stephen reads from his novel Werewolf Movie too! Find out more at https://werewolfmovie.net And his anwers to the final four questions, summarized here:SCENT: Amour de Cacao by Sud Pacifique presently, but my go-to is the Tonkade by Laboratorio Olfattivo.WRITING: César Aira, (Dinner in particular, but also An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter and pretty much everything else he's written); Molly Pohlig (The Unsuitable); Anna Sewell (Black Beauty); The play I'm currently doing projection design for (and reading over and over) is called Beyond That Nothing Is Certain, written by Monica Isakstuen, performed at The Cherry Theater in Ithaca, New York.MUSIC: Melody's Echo Chamber (Unclouded is her newest album); Spell Blanket by BroadcastFILM: Director Lucile Hadžihalilović (The Ice Tower (2025) is her latest, but Earwig (2022) and Evolution (2015) are also fantastic); Director Steve McQueen (Education from the Small Axe series).

Catholic schools have long been a cornerstone of education in Sacramento, but today they face declining enrollment, rising costs, and major change. With Jesuit High School set to admit girls, Dr. John Moran of St. Francis High School and alumna

Two Navy Rear Admirals on Lent, the Triduum, the Rosary, and the Holy Spirit Co-host Rear Admiral Garry Hall fills in for Fr. James Kelleher, away on pilgrimage in Europe, and welcomes guest host Rear Admiral Sonny Masso; both share their journeys from Lutheranism into the Catholic Church. They reflect on taking Lent seriously as a reset of the heart, highlight Isaiah 6:8, and discuss fully participating in the Holy Triduum—Holy Thursday's Eucharist and adoration, Good Friday's Passion, and the Easter Vigil with multiple readings, baptisms, confirmations, and people entering the Church. They pray Fr. Kelleher's Holy Spirit prayer and emphasize active Catholic faith, including a push to make Catholic schools "rosary schools" by praying one decade of a scripture rosary daily. The conversation covers Marian devotion versus worship, the Wedding at Cana, reconciliation, and stories of grace, including St. Francis de Sales and personal experiences of spiritual consolation. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Host 00:57 From Lutheran to Catholic 02:27 Lent and Isaiah Call 04:28 Holy Thursday Adoration 07:51 Good Friday and Vigil 09:15 Holy Spirit Prayer 11:01 Rosary Schools Mission 13:20 Mary and Cana Story 17:47 Desert Temptation and Confession 19:42 St Francis de Sales Mercy 23:13 Holy Spirit Guidance and Confirmation 25:19 Personal Encounters and Closing

Fr. Ryan preached this homily on March 22, 2026. The readings are from Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:1-45 (Fifth Sunday of Lent). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts

Duane recaps the Sabres 6-5 OT loss to the Anaheim Ducks - Have to be happy for 7 out of 8 possible points on west coast trip this late in season - Few days to recover and bounce back vs Boston - Duane thinks they could win 9 of their last 11 games - Owen Power talk - This team can never be counted out no matter what the circumstance. They willed their way to get a point - Special Teams was the difference - Joined by the National Champion St. Francis Red Raider hockey team - More! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! - Presented by Fattey Beer Co. and Xtreme Discount Mattress! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his deathbed, St. Francis sang songs of praise, asked for forgiveness, and enjoyed one last cookie before entering eternal life.  His story and the Gospel of the raising of Lazarus, remind us to prepare for death while we can, living generous, holy lives, growing close to the Lord, forgiving and asking for forgiveness, and knowing that we can enjoy the cookies- the joys of this life that God has granted us.     Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Father Ryan preached this homily on February 18, 2026. The readings are from Joel 2:12-18, Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube:: / @slakingthirsts

Violence has broken out in several cities across Mexico hours after the military confirmed it had killed one of the country's most feared drug lords - known as El Mencho. The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was shot in a dawn raid and died from his injuries. Also: Students in Iran have staged a second day of anti-government protests to honour those killed in last month's deadly crackdown. US secret service agents have shot dead a man who broke into President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate with a shotgun. Greenland and Denmark reply "no thanks" to Donald Trump after he said he was sending an American hospital ship to "take care" of people in Greenland. Ukraine's President Zelensky tells the BBC President Putin has already started what amounts to World War Three - but Kyiv is keeping it contained. The grande finale of the Winter Olympics in Verona. All the latest from the BAFTAs, where the American film, One Battle After Another, has picked up several awards. The bones of St Francis of Assisi have gone on public display to mark 800 years since his death. And an annual folk festival dating back to the 15th century has been taking place in Belgium ... but without its longstanding tradition of drinking tiny live fish from an antique cup. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk