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Send us Fan MailWhat is mortal sin—and can it lead a soul to hell?In this episode, we recount one of the most sobering visions of St. John Bosco. He saw young souls walking a path that seemed safe… until it began to pull them downward. There was no sudden rebellion—only a gradual descent that went unnoticed until it was too late.This powerful vision reveals the reality of hell, the danger of mortal sin, and the urgency of repentance. It's a call to examine our lives, turn back to God, and make use of the grace available to us through confession.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com
Young entrepreneurs from across Clare showcased their creativity and innovation at this year's Clare Student Enterprise Final, with standout projects in digital marketing, sports technology and woodcraft taking top honours. Held at Tracey's West County Hotel in Ennis, the event highlighted the impressive talent of secondary school students, as winning teams from St Flannan's College and St John Bosco, Kildysart, earned the opportunity to represent Clare at the upcoming Student Enterprise Programme National Final in May. I For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by, Senior Enterprise Development Officer at LEO Clare, Theresa Mulvihill Killeen, Jack Heyes & Sean Daly from JSU Marketing, Donncha Cleary from Straight Gain and Addison Kelly from Rebound X Intermediate.
St. John Bosco (1815–1888) was a mystic who received visions in his dreams so vivid they shaped the future of souls and nations. From prophetic encounters and chilling glimpses of hell to a revolutionary approach to educating troubled youth, in this episode, we explore how one mystic's dreams became a divine blueprint for transforming lives.If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's latest book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can order a copy HERE (Yale University Press) or HERE (Amazon).If you have any questions, you can email us at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com. Your question and the answer may appear in a future episode of the podcast.You can visit our podcast website HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
St John Bosco's Kildysart will be hoping to make history this afternoon. The Clare side take Salerno College from Salthill on in the All Ireland Ladies Football Post Primary Schools Junior C final in Kiltoom Co.Roscommon. Victory this afternoon would see them become the first school in the county to win an All Ireland title at the grade. Joint-manager Aoife Keane says there's huge excitement among the squad ahead of the game.
Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 1, 2026
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Friends of the Rosary,Today, January 31, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Bosco (1815-1888), Apostle of Youth and the founder of the Salesian Society (the Salesians), named in honor of St. Francis de Sales, and of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Auxiliatrix, Help of Christians.Born near Castelnuovo in the archdiocese of Turin, Italy, in 1815. His father died when John was only two years old, and it was his mother, Margaret, who provided him with a good humanistic and Christian education.St. John Bosco, Don Bosco, was an enlightened educator, innovator, and leader. He had no formal system or theory of education; rather, he formulated one based on "reason, religion, and kindness." His methods centered on persuasion, authentic religiosity, and love for young people.Despite receiving criticism and violent attacks from the anti-clericals, he conducted workshops for the tradesmen and manual laborers, schools of arts and sciences for young workers, and schools of the liberal arts for those preparing for the priesthood.In 1868, there were 800 students involved in this educational system.This great apostle of youth died on January 31, 1888. Many referred to him as "the new St. Vincent de Paul." He was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1934. Pope John Paul II named him "teacher and father to the young."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• January 31, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
The light of Christ is always present from within
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January 31st, 2026: Visionary Father to the Fatherless; St Don Bosco - Communion, Confession, Obedience & Good Companionship; St Bosco - The Gentle Shepherd
1 At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?In illa hora accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum, dicentes : Quis, putas, major est in regno caelorum? 2 And Jesus calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them,Et advocans Jesus parvulum, statuit eum in medio eorum, 3 And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.et dixit : Amen dico vobis, nisi conversi fueritis, et efficiamini sicut parvuli, non intrabitis in regnum caelorum. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.Quicumque ergo humiliaverit se sicut parvulus iste, hic est major in regno caelorum. 5 And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.Et qui susceperit unum parvulum talem in nomine meo, me suscipit :Don Bosco founded the Salesian Fathers and the Order of our Lady, Help of Christians, for the education of poor boys and girls. He died A.D. 1888.
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2 Samuel 12:1-7, 10-17 (I have sinned against the Lord) Phillippians 4:4-9 (Whatever is pure, think about these things)
Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer. In the silent hours of night, bless the Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975
Psalm 63Canticle: Daniel 3Psalm 149Reading: Hebrews 13Intercessions: Nourish your people, Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the
Psalm 21Psalm 92Reading 1: 1 Peter 5Reading 2: From a leter by St. John Bosco, priestSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975
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Welcome to a new series! Each month, we will explore the lives of the many wonderful saints in the Catholic Church. In this episode, we focus on a beloved figure: St. John Bosco. From a very young age, he desired not only to become a priest but also to help young boys and men grow to become children of God. Don't worry—there is someone connected to St. John Bosco who also worked to support young girls and women during that time. Tune in to this episode to find out more! Here is the link to the movie we mentioned: https://youtu.be/ltWjqmxxBK8?si=ikjsodSBQHKMiVof Serve the Lord joyfully!
St. John Bosco is known for his ministry and work with young people. This work finds its success in seeing the young people as infinitely loved by the Father and worthy of his love. This sentiment brought the young people to know Christ more personally. This blogcast explores “St. John Bosco and the Power of Receptivity" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.Receptivity to others is an important part of the work of evangelization. When we think about those in faith who we can look to for guidance in receptivity, we often go to Mary, and rightly so. While Our Blessed Mother is the perfect model of receptivity through her being the one who received the Incarnation, it is in examining the life of an unlikely 19th century saint that we see how we can live out Mary's model of receptivity in a modern, secular world in order to bring others to encounter with Christ.St. John Bosco was an Italian priest who lived in the 19th century, and is known for the work he did with troubled youth in the city of Turin where he was assigned as a parish priest. During his time, it was often frowned upon for priests to educate, accompany, house, and provide for the poor youth in the ways that St. John Bosco did, but this did not stop him from his work. Through his lifetime St. John Bosco helped so many young boys in difficult situations to encounter Christ and become faithful Christians that other priests in Turin accused him of bribing the boys and “stealing” them from the other parishes.But it was not St. John Bosco's money or ulterior motives that brought these boys to the Church, it was his ability to receive and love them fully where they were. When he met boys living on the streets, he did not immediately try to get them into the church for Mass, but rather grew to know and love them as children of the Father, becoming a trusted friend who could share the love of Jesus Christ with them. When he visited the boys in prison, he did not condemn or accuse them, but would listen lovingly to whatever they had to say, simply being with them so that they would not feel forgotten or unloved.St. John Bosco understood that the point of his evangelization was not to get as many people in pews as possible, but to bring as many people as possible to know their Savior– and to do that, a person must first know that they have an identity, a community, and a purpose. When St. John Bosco received the boys he ministered to at whatever level of faith or morality they were at, he let them know, often without words, that they had the identity of being sons of the Father, had community in Holy Mother Church, and had a purpose of getting to eternal life in the Holy Trinity.We learn from St. John Bosco how crucial of a step receiving the other is when evangelizing. It can be tempting to jump straight into a script or already be thinking about ways to invite the person you're encountering into the faith before you've even started talking to them. However, the example of St. John Bosco challenges us to instead receive the person first: to listen to them, get to know them, and love them fully where they are. It is only from this place of trust in receptivity, that we can truly say to the other: “I love you, but there's someone who loves you infinitely more, and I want to introduce you to Him.” Author:Danielle Schmitz is a Communications Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center, where she assists in the updating and creation of social media content for new and ongoing projects at the Center. Danielle is a student at the Catholic University of America studying Marketing and Theology and she is originally from San Jose, California. Resources:Listen to On Mission podcast Catholic Feast Days AppRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.
Send us a textThis week Denny and Rob wrap up the High School Baseball season with a big shout out to West Ranch and St John Bosco. Plus, Denny talks about his upcoming coaching and scouting road trip with the Dodgers in Ventura. And, Denny is on the road again to Omaha and Georgia as the Summer baseball tournament season begins."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett
Send us a textWhat did St. John Bosco see when God granted him a vision of hell? This supernatural dream from 1868 is one of the most chilling private revelations ever recorded. In it, St. John Bosco was led by a mysterious guide to a horrifying place—the very gates of hell itself. What he witnessed shook him to the core: souls, including his own students, tumbling uncontrollably into the infernal abyss.
“Grant we pray, that, aflame with the same fire of love, that we may seek out souls and serve you alone.” The love found in John Bosco is offered to us as well.
Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Bosco (1815-1888), the Italian priest who founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians) and the Daughters of Mary Auxiliatrix, Help of Christians. He was the great apostle of youth, an enlightened educator, leader, and innovator centered on persuasion, authentic religiosity, and love for young people. Don Bosco formulated a system of education based on “reason, religion, and kindness.” Known also as the new St. Vincent de Paul, John Paul II named him “teacher and father to the young.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • January 31, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
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God is always scattering seeds in our lives--even when we're asleep!
January 31st, 2025 Visionary Father to the Fatherless St Don Bosco - Communion, Confession, Obedience, and Good Companionship St Bosco - The Gentle Shepherd
1 At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?In illa hora accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum, dicentes : Quis, putas, major est in regno caelorum? 2 And Jesus calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them,Et advocans Jesus parvulum, statuit eum in medio eorum, 3 And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.et dixit : Amen dico vobis, nisi conversi fueritis, et efficiamini sicut parvuli, non intrabitis in regnum caelorum. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.Quicumque ergo humiliaverit se sicut parvulus iste, hic est major in regno caelorum. 5 And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.Et qui susceperit unum parvulum talem in nomine meo, me suscipit : Don Bosco founded the Salesian Fathers and the Order of our Lady, Help of Christians, for the education of poor boys and girls. He died A.D. 1888.
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Today Fr. Anthony chats with Tony, and Cristina about going on's at the parish and the school. After prayer, they reflect on the life and work of St. John Bosco and how timely his work coincides with Catholic School's Week. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
Fr. Chris explains how St. John Bosco became one of the most beloved Saints in Church history despite being raised in extreme poverty by his devout mother after his father's death.
Kirby Yates has officially joined the Dodgers and the Yankees owner says even THEY can't compete with them financially. St John Bosco and its head football coach, Jason Negro, have come under fire for imbezzlement allegations. The Paul brothers (Jake and Logan) will NOT fight each other (at least not yet) but will have a reality show
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1/27/25 6am CT Hour - Michael O'Rourke/ Dr. Annabelle Moseley John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump/Vance speaking at March for Life, reinstatement of military discharged due to COVID, Columbia complying with Trump's deportation travel order, Superbowl is set with Eagles and Chiefs. Plus, Mystery Music Monday. Michael talks about living a life with mental prayer and why you should lead your children into this daily practice as well. Dr. Annabelle shares how John Bosco harnessed the power of the angels to come to his aid and the boys he helped.
Join us this week on "Honest to God" as we delve into the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, a theologian I encountered in graduate school. We then dive into some fascinating and sometimes bizarre discussions, including: Young Earth Creationism: Is the world truly only 6,000 years old? We examine the allegorical nature of Genesis and the challenges of reconciling faith and science. Adam and Eve's Bellybuttons: A playful thought experiment about the origins of humanity and the concept of souls. The Importance of Deeper Questions: A reminder to look beyond our survival-driven lives and ponder our purpose and existence. Evangelization vs. Apologetics: How to approach controversial topics with love and understanding rather than judgment. Flat Earth Theories: A deep dive into the beliefs and "evidence" presented by flat earthers, including their views on the UN flag, flight paths, and the nature of the sun. Conspiracy Theories & Christianity: Unpacking the connections between fundamentalist Christianity and outlandish theories, such as the Vatican's alleged control of the world, lizard people, and Elvis as a Kentucky pastor. The World of Jack Chick: Examining the controversial work of Jack Chick, whose comics promote conspiracy theories and anti-Catholic sentiments. Join us for a captivating conversation that challenges our assumptions and encourages us to think critically about faith, science, and the world around us. Watch on Youtube: Click Here Check out our parent network: The Quest - Atlanta's Catholic Radio Follow us on Instagram Listen on the Quest app: Android Apple Check out Producer Julian's Social Media: X - Twitter Facebook Page Instagram
Send us a textApple TV's Ted Lasso has much to teach us about humility and social etiquette? This episode takes us through the surprising and delightful ways Ted Lasso echoes many life lessons. We reflect on FD's seminary days, where they uncovered the nuances of social graces, and how Ted Lasso's curious nature rather than judgmental outlook influences our personal growth and understanding of faith.Joe Cronauer strolls down memory lane, reminiscing about iconic sitcoms like "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Seinfeld," and "Friends," while recognizing Ted Lasso's unique charm. We delve into the potential Eucharistic symbolism of Ted's biscuit-sharing ritual and how it subtly transforms relationships through kindness. We draw parallels between Ted's thoughtful gestures and cultural practices like Italy's "bella figura," highlighting the significance of presentation and personalization in fostering connections.Church Search explores a recent visit to Holy Family Parish in Parma. This weekend's Christ the King Sunday celebration at St John Bosco in Parma Heights. Readings for this Sunday can be found here.
Join us for another Thirsty Thursday as Zach and Andy discuss how to be joyful, especially with Children.
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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. John Bosco by Dr. John Bergsma. John Bosco, Priest, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Second Samuel 24: 2, 9-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1-2, 5, 6, 7 Alleluia: John 10: 27 Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com