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Joe In Black Ministries Podcast
1042. Q&A with Fr Joe LIVE from St Martha's | March 14, 2025

Joe In Black Ministries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 67:05


Send us a textLIVE from St Martha's in Okemos in the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan for Q&A with Fr Joe Krupp, who answers your questions about faith and history with humor and humility.Check out the  JIBM Web site at:  https://www.joeinblackministries.com/Please use the following link if you would like to financially support Church of the Holy Family: https://pushpay.com/g/hfgrandblanc?sr...

CEU Podcasts
Revelations in Glass – Nuremberg's Apocalyptic Windows

CEU Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024


In this interview, Jessica Knowles discusses her current research into the apocalyptic stained-glass window in St Martha's pilgrim hospice church in Nuremberg, comparing it to apocalyptic windows in All Saints, North Street in York, northern England.Jessica is considering St Martha's window in its fullest context of the late-fourteenth century.  Therefore, this includes not only the images and the surviving text surrounding the images, but also the story these images and texts told, and how this story fitted with the stories told by adjacent windows in St Martha's.  In addition, she considers the people who saw the window and the ways in which they would have seen and experienced it, also the people who paid for the window and how they benefited from this donation and memorial.  Jessica concludes that, although today we see the apocalyptic images and windows as perhaps negative as the physical world burns and is destroyed, late medieval people would probably have seen them as positive, hopeful and an image of the salvation of their souls.This podcast is part of a series of interviews covering central Europe in the medieval period for MECERN and CEU Medieval Studies.

St. Anthony's Tongue
Saints vs. Monsters: St. Martha and the Dragon

St. Anthony's Tongue

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 20:50


St. Martha is famous for two very opposing things. Being a good hostess for the Lord and.. taming a dragon. In this episode we dive into this tale! Support the Podcast: Patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Sermons For Everyday Living
Busy Martha - Sermons 08/03/24

Sermons For Everyday Living

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 55:25


Busy Martha * Hagia Sophia, Not a Mosque Not a Museum *May His Blood be upon Us and our Children *Beware of the False Prophets

SSPX Podcast
Daily Devotional: Jul. 29 – St. Martha

SSPX Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 5:48


Today is Monday, July 29, 2024, The feast of St. Martha, Virgin , a 3rd class feast, with the color of red. In this episode: The meditation: “Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount: Beware of False Prophets,” a preview of the Sermon: “The Meaning of "Lead Us Not Into Temptation,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org Sources Used Today: Practical Meditations  (Angelus Press) “The Meaning of "Lead Us Not Into Temptation"” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

Father Hudgins' Homilies
St. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Father Hudgins' Homilies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024


Father Hudgins' homily: St. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings
July 29, 2024. Luke 10:38-42. St Martha, Virgin

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 1:16


 38 Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.Factum est autem, dum irent, et ipse intravit in quoddam castellum : et mulier quaedam, Martha nomine, excepit illum in domum suam,  39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word.et huic erat soror nomine Maria, quae etiam sedens secus pedes Domini, audiebat verbum illius.  40 But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? speak to her therefore, that she help me.Martha autem satagebat circa frequens ministerium : quae stetit, et ait : Domine, non est tibi curae quod soror mea reliquit me solam ministrare? dic ergo illi ut me adjuvet.  41 And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things:Et respondens dixit illis Dominus : Martha, Martha, sollicita es, et turbaris erga plurima,  42 But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.porro unum est necessarium. Maria optimam partem elegit, quae non auferetur ab ea. Martha, sister of Mary Magdalen and Lazarus, lived at Bethany a humble active life. She often gave hospitality to our Lord. According to one account they ended their days at Marseilles---St Lazarus as Bishop, St Mary Magdalen and anchoress, St Martha as head of a small community of holy women.

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Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Michigan's Big Show
* Father Ryan Reilly, St. Martha Parish

Michigan's Big Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 8:30


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Paving The Way Home Podcast
St. Martha: Have You Hope? - By Fr. Patrick Cahill

Paving The Way Home Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 13:02


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Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings
July 29, 2023. Gospel Luke 10:38-42. St Martha, Virgin.

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 1:08


Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.Factum est autem, dum irent, et ipse intravit in quoddam castellum : et mulier quaedam, Martha nomine, excepit illum in domum suam,  39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word.et huic erat soror nomine Maria, quae etiam sedens secus pedes Domini, audiebat verbum illius.  40 But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? speak to her therefore, that she help me.Martha autem satagebat circa frequens ministerium : quae stetit, et ait : Domine, non est tibi curae quod soror mea reliquit me solam ministrare? dic ergo illi ut me adjuvet.  41 And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things:Et respondens dixit illis Dominus : Martha, Martha, sollicita es, et turbaris erga plurima,  42 But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.porro unum est necessarium. Maria optimam partem elegit, quae non auferetur ab ea.

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office
7/29/2023 Memorial of St. Martha: Invitatory

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 1:49


Memorial of St. Martha: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us sing praise to God, as we acclaim St. Martha Presentation 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

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office
7/29/2023 Memorial of St. Martha: Office of Readings

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 10:59


Memorial of St. Martha: Office of Readings Hymn First Antiphon: Her mouth uttered words of wisdom; her tongue spoke words of compassion. Psalm 0 Second Antiphon: Trusting themselves to God, these holy women sang his praises with heartfelt love. Psalm 45 Third Antiphon: Singing for joy, they are brought into the King's presence Psalm 45 Verse: The thoughts of my heart are always before you, O Lord. Resp: You are my help and my redeemer. First Reading: 2 Cor 11:30-12:13 Response: For my power is made perfect in weakness. Second Reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop Response: And Martha served at table. Presentation 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

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office
7/29/2023 Memorial of St. Martha: Compline

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 4:30


Memorial of St. Martha: Compline Antiphon: Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer. Presentation 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

Your Grace is Sufficient
Gospel and Homily for the Feast of St Martha, Mary and Lazarus

Your Grace is Sufficient

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 4:58


Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St Lazarus, Mary and Martha John 11:19-27 Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to sympathise with them over their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus had come she went to meet him. Mary remained sitting in the house. Martha said to Jesus, ‘If you had been here, my brother would not have died, but I know that, even now, whatever you ask of God, he will grant you.' ‘Your brother' said Jesus to her ‘will rise again.' Martha said, ‘I know he will rise again at the resurrection on the last day.' Jesus said: ‘I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?' ‘Yes, Lord,' she said ‘I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who was to come into this world.'

Papa Hector Salva
St. Martha Mysteries- Spiritual Table Talk

Papa Hector Salva

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 49:32


St. Martha Mysteries- Spiritual Table Talk

Aim Higher Catholic Podcast
Episode 32 - ST. MARTHA AND ST. MARY MAGDALENE: TRUE SISTERHOOD

Aim Higher Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 58:50


We find recorded in the Gospel of St. Luke 10: 38-42 that a situation took place between St. Martha and St. Mary Magdalene, the sisters of Our Lord's friend Lazarus, whom He rose from the dead after several days in a tomb. Martha was busy serving her guest, all the while her sister Mary sat before our Lord's feet listening to Him. Martha asked Jesus to say something to Mary so that she would help her. Our Lord responded.....well you will have to listen to the episode to hear what Our Lord said.  But did Our Lord rebuke her? Did He not appreciate her hospitality? Are we supposed to believe Martha is wrong? These are a few questions we try to answer in this special episode.    

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 1:26


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Matthew Kelly
St. Martha - Rediscover the Saints - Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 4:33


Longing for Belonging St. Martha - Rediscover the SaintsIf you have not read LIFE IS MESSY, order your copy today: https://amzn.to/2TTgZKn Subscribe to Matthew's YouTube Channel today! https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyAuthor/featured?sub_confirmation=1https://www.matthewkelly.comGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribe The Best Version of Yourself and 60 Second Wisdom are registered trademarks.#bestversionofyourself #rediscoverthesaints #saintmartha #stmartha  #matthewkelly #catholic #catholicism #rosary #holy #holymoments #thoughtleader #writer #saints #saint #allsaintsday #prayer #prayers  #rosaryprayer #MatthewKelly #author #rediscoverthesaints #patronsaint #confirmation

Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Sisters of St Martha donate $500-thousand to a Mi'kmaq scholarship fund

Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 10:02


The Sisters of St. Martha have named two new scholarships in honour of two Mi'kmaq sisters from Cape Breton, Sr. Dorothy Moore and Sr. Veronica Matthews.

The Big 550 KTRS
Jessica Woolbright St. Martha's Hall

The Big 550 KTRS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 9:07


Jessica Woolbright St. Martha's Hall by

Catholic Apostolate Center Resources
Blogcast: St. Martha Is so Relatable

Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 5:20


This blogcast explores "St. Martha Is so Relatable," written and read by Krissy Pierno."St. Martha Is so Relatable" written and read by Krissy Pierno. Author:Krissy Kirby is a teacher for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify

Heroes of the Faith
St. Martha: Honest Friend of Jesus

Heroes of the Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 24:30


Jesus often stayed with her family when he traveled through her town. Her brother was brought back to life after being dead for four days. She was one of Jesus' best friends, and she wasn't afraid to speak bluntly to him. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

Father Hudgins' Homilies
Two Lessons From St Martha

Father Hudgins' Homilies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022


Father Hudgins' homily: Two Lessons From St Martha

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office
2022-07-29 Memorial of St. Martha: Invitatory

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 1:49


Memorial of St. Martha: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us sing praise to God, as we acclaim St. Martha Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office
2022-07-29 Office of Readings - Memorial of St. Martha

Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 10:59


Memorial of St. Martha Hymn Antiphon: Her mouth uttered words of wisdom; her tongue spoke words of compassion. Psalm 19A Antiphon: Trusting themselves to God, these holy women sang his praises with heartfelt love. Psalm 45 Antiphon: Singing for joy, they are brought into the King's presence Psalm 45 Verse: The thoughts of my heart are always before you, O Lord. Resp: You are my help and my redeemer. First reading: 2 Cor 11:30-12:13 Responsory: 2 Cor 12:9; 4:7 Resp: For my power is made perfect in weakness. Second reading: From a sermon by St. Augustine, bishop Responsory: Resp: And Martha served at table. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Divine Office Office of Readings
Jul 29, About Today for St. Martha, Hw

Divine Office Office of Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 0:40


July 29 Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus Memorial “Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?'” (Jn 11:40).[1] “In the household of Bethany the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and for this reason the... Enter Prayer

Divine Office Office of Readings
Jul 29, Office of Readings – Memorial for St. Martha, Hw

Divine Office Office of Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 16:12


Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Friday, Week I, 786 (psalms) Proper of Seasons: 562 (first reading) Common of Holy Men: 1807 (verse, second reading and concluding prayer) Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Friday in Ordinary Time, the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary... Enter Prayer

Oro Valley Catholic
St. Martha The Dragonslayer

Oro Valley Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 27:38


St. Martha the Dragonslayer is a story told in the 13th Century 'Golden Legend,' a medieval text telling stories about the saints. St. Martha, who figures in the Gospel of Luke this weekend, slays the dragon with holy water and the cross. What is the dragon represent? Find out in this week's Oro Valley Catholic. Readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071722.cfm Music: Title: Regina caeli, H 32 - Antienne à la Vierge Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier by St. Mark Schola

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 1:26


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Apocrypals
102: Napalm Toots (The Lives of St. Martha of Bethany and St. Margaret of Antioch)

Apocrypals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 69:44


The Book of Job is famously one of history's biggest bummers, Theophiloi, so in this episode, we're going with something that always brings us joy: women fighting dragons. It's Martha of Bethany and Margaret of Antioch, two blessed saints with adventures worthy of the airbrushed side of a custom van! Topics of Discussion: A review of a bad review, a review of Chris's mom, Martha Wayne's pearls, the Stone Cold Stunner, the Tarasque (CR 30).  Hymnal: "Through the Fire and Flames" by DragonForce, "SOS" by Stephen Mann of English Martyrs Church (https://www.youtube.com/user/Principal45) Offertory: As Enoch writes, "Whoever of you spends gold or silver for his brother's sake, he will receive ample treasure in the world to come." Support the show via http://ko-fi.com/apocrypals, or check out Official Apocrypals merchandise designed by Erica Henderson! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/apocrypals?ref_id=18246 Black Lives Matter. Trans Lives Matter. Heck 12. Isaiah 54:17     Note: Chris's audio is choppy in some spots due to a recording problem, it is not the fault of editorial Deacon Lucas Brown.  

Little by Little
Ep. 23 | Am I Too Busy? (St Martha)

Little by Little

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 8:23


How can we escape the rat race that life often is? Using the examples of Creation and Mary & Martha (Feast Day today, July 29th), Fr Columba explains how to get from a place of "overwhelm" to "overflow".

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Podcast for the Holy Church
Episode 309: Daily Gospel and Homily by Fr. David: St. Martha Redeems Herself

Podcast for the Holy Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 8:57


on the Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Divine Office Liturgy of the Hours  The Maine Catholic Guide
Jul 29, 2021 Liturgy of the Hours - Mem. St. Martha- Morning Prayer

Divine Office Liturgy of the Hours The Maine Catholic Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 11:21


Podcast for the Holy Church
Episode 308: Fr. Humberto’s homily - Memorial of Saint Martha on: “Two lessons from st. Martha: 1) ready to welcome Jesus and His disciples in her home and 2) to have like her a faith that goes through tests and contradictions”

Podcast for the Holy Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 6:54


Gospel:Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Maryto comfort them about their brother [Lazarus, who had died].When Martha heard that Jesus was coming,she went to meet him;but Mary sat at home.Martha said to Jesus,“Lord, if you had been here,my brother would not have died.But even now I know that whatever you ask of God,God will give you.”Jesus said to her,“Your brother will rise.”Martha said to him,“I know he will rise,in the resurrection on the last day.”Jesus told her,“I am the resurrection and the life;whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die.Do you believe this?”She said to him, “Yes, Lord.I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God,the one who is coming into the world.” (Jn 11: 19-27)

Your Grace is Sufficient
Memorial of Ss Martha, Mary and Lazarus

Your Grace is Sufficient

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 4:57


Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St Martha, Mary and Lazarus John 11:19-27 Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to sympathise with them over their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus had come she went to meet him. Mary remained sitting in the house. Martha said to Jesus, ‘If you had been here, my brother would not have died, but I know that, even now, whatever you ask of God, he will grant you.' ‘Your brother' said Jesus to her ‘will rise again.' Martha said, ‘I know he will rise again at the resurrection on the last day.' Jesus said: ‘I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?' ‘Yes, Lord,' she said ‘I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who was to come into this world.'

UCA News Podcast
Reflections with Fr. Michael Kelly - Thursday 29 Jul, 2021

UCA News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 5:46


Feast of St Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Today we celebrate the feast day of some friends of Jesus who turn up in the Gospel narratives at various points and are very instructive when they do. Today's Gospel text allows Jesus in John's Gospel to display the last of the signs his book of signs when he brings Lazarus back to life.About the Speaker: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

Highlights from Talking History
St Nicholas: A Life

Highlights from Talking History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 57:00


This Christmas Day 'Talking History' looks at the life and cultural legacy of St Nicholas and asks how a fourth century Greek bishop became Santa Claus. Joining Patrick on the panel are: Professor Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Department of Theology, Maynooth University, Dr Gerry Bowler, University of Manitoba & Author of 'Santa Claus: A Biography', Father Denis O Neill, Pastor of St Martha's Parish, Morton Grove, Dr George Kazan, Oxford University School of Archaeology and the University of Turku,  Maeve O' Connell, Gerpoint Park, Kilkenny and Father Kevin Flynn, Faculty of Theology, St Paul's University, Minnesota.    

St. Cecilia Church
Fr. Peter July 29, 2020 - Memorial of St. Martha

St. Cecilia Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 12:58


In the story of Martha and Mary Fr. Peter shares how a contemplative faith life and an active faith life are necessary at the same time.  When times of anxiety runs high remembering that contemplation with the Lord is necessary to have the active life. We have to do things to live our life as human beings. To contemplate requires nothing, you can be anywhere, setting your sight on the Lord. Support the show (http://stceciliachurch.org/donate)

Holy Family School of Faith
St. Martha: Missionary of Friendship

Holy Family School of Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 26:14


Thank you for joining us as we lead people to Christ through friendship, good conversation, and the Rosary! Want us to email you the audio meditation (and the show notes!) every day? You can head over to DailyRosary.net and subscribe. To find out more about our mission and support us, visit https://www.schooloffaith.com/rosary-donation. If you'd like to submit a prayer request, visit our website: https://www.schooloffaith.com/daily-rosary-meditations. To read the show notes for today's meditation, check out our website: https://www.schooloffaith.com/rosary-archive/st-martha-missionary-of-friendship

View From the Ambo
St. Martha 2020 - Better Part

View From the Ambo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 5:49


St. Martha is concerned with serving, but it was her sister Mary who knew the better part of being a hostess. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072920.cfm Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Father Marc Paveglio's Podcast
July 29, 2020: St Martha of Bethany

Father Marc Paveglio's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 7:57


Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The profound witness of St. Martha

Catholic Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 7:22


Martha gives witness to the words of Jesus that He is "the resurrection and the life." May her example inspire our faith! July 29, 2020 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Living the Truth in Charity
Sermon on the Feast of St. Martha

Living the Truth in Charity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 4:25 Transcription Available


Sermon on the Feast of St. Martha

The Shalone Cason Show
St Martha Wang - Saint of the Day July 29

The Shalone Cason Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 8:47


St. Martha Wang was arrested and beheaded by the Chinese government because she refused to deny her faith. How can you live holier based on this saint’s life? Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shalonecason1/message

Catholic Preaching
Imitating St. Martha’s Virtues and Learning from Her Misunderstanding, 17th Wednesday (II), July 29, 2020

Catholic Preaching

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 15:16


Fr. Roger J. Landry Visitation Convent of the Sisters of Life Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time, Year II Memorial of St. Martha July 29, 2020 Jer 15:10.16-21, Ps 59, Jn 11:19-27   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below:    The following points were attempted in the […] The post Imitating St. Martha’s Virtues and Learning from Her Misunderstanding, 17th Wednesday (II), July 29, 2020 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Corona of Thorns
Feast of St Martha

Corona of Thorns

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 16:25


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Better Days BroDcast
MTR(e5) - St Martha

Better Days BroDcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 5:55


The feast of St Martha is celebrated every July 29. She is the sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Martha was the busy hostess when Jesus visited them in their home. She was not honored in the liturgy until about the fifteenth century. Brother Rey Mejias FSC is the guest reader for this particular meditation.

The BreadCast
July 29 - Prayer to St. Martha

The BreadCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 1:20


O servant of the Lord who welcomed Him into your home, fulfilling all the duties of hospitality, and yet realized as He taught that it is He who serves us poor creatures, who is the resurrection and the life… in whose House we make our home – pray that even as we fulfill the duties of our station in life we too shall come to believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who comes to us to serve us in His need, allowing Himself to be fed by us that He might feed our souls with everlasting life, with the Spirit that passes not away with the body.

The BreadCast
July 29 - Prayer to St. Martha

The BreadCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 1:20


O servant of the Lord who welcomed Him into your home, fulfilling all the duties of hospitality, and yet realized as He taught that it is He who serves us poor creatures, who is the resurrection and the life… in whose House we make our home – pray that even as we fulfill the duties of our station in life we too shall come to believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who comes to us to serve us in His need, allowing Himself to be fed by us that He might feed our souls with everlasting life, with the Spirit that passes not away with the body.

St. Josemaria Institute Podcast
Let Go & Let God: The Feast of St. Martha

St. Josemaria Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 32:54


Has anyone ever told you to let go and let God? In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo shares a reflection on the Gospel scene in which Martha welcomes Christ into her home (Luke 10:38-42) and reveals to us the meaning of letting go and letting God into our lives. In the Gospel passage, we notice Martha become caught up in the activity and details of serving Christ which inhibit her from fully enjoying the presence of Christ in her home. This theme is echoed in society today with a strong push for perfectionism in our work and at home. To contradict this vice, Fr. Javier reminds us to identify the intention behind our work so that we may continue to glorify God in all that we do. Working with intention allows us to be receptive to the grace of the Holy Spirit and helps us to recognize the presence of Christ in the ordinary moments of everyday life. ______________________________________________________________ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a rating or review here on SoundCloud and on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/st.-j…id966458405?mt=2 Don’t miss new podcasts from the St. Josemaria Institute!
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Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society
Jul 29 - Jn 11:19-27 / Feast of St. Martha

Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 5:44


What does it mean that Jesus is the resurrection and the life? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucas-laborde/message

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 1:26


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Book of Saints
Episode 053: St Martha

Book of Saints

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 5:05


St Martha On the 3rd day of the Coptic month of Paona we celebrate the life of St Martha.Martha was born in the city of Cairo to wealthy Christian parents. She loved fornication and unchastity in her youth and her works became known. However, the mercy of God from above encompassed her, and moved her to go to church. That was on the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. When she came to its door however, wishing to go in, the servant delegated to watch the door told her, "It is not right for you to go into the holy church, for you know what you are?" A confrontation took place between them, and when the Bishop heard the clamor, he came to the door of the church to see what had happened. When he saw the girl, he said to her, "Do you not know that the house of God is holy, and only the pure may enter." She wept and said, "Accept me O father, for I am repentant from this instant. I have decided not to go back to my sinful life." The bishop replied, "If it is true what you have said, go and bring back here all your silk clothes and gold ornaments."She quickly home and brought back all of her possessions and gave them to the Bishop. He ordered that they be burned immediately, then he shaved off the hair of her head. He put on her the monastic garb and sent her to one of the convents. She fought a great spiritual fight, and she frequently said in her prayers: "O Lord, if I could not bear the disgrace from the servant of Your house, so please do not put me to shame before Your angels and saints." She continued the spiritual fight for twenty-five years, during which she did not go out of the door of the convent, until she departed in peace.Lessons from this story“Who shall cast the first stone.” Jesus said. Not really a question, but a statement. Martha’s life is like so many of use in that we get lured by the many temptations of this world. It need not be sex, greed, anger or any well known vice. Sometimes it can be the lesser known sins like laziness.When we think of the Prodigal Son we must remember that he, while sitting in the filth of the pig mud, made the effort to come home. But he did not even get halfway down the road when his father spied him and ran out to meet him. Although it does not say in this story, I can almost hear the rejoiceful singing of angels and saints the day Martha changed. But when was that actually? Was it when the bishop burned her possessions? Shaved her head or put on the covenant garb of a nun? It when, in her heart, she said “I am repentant at this instant.” In that very moment did the heavens rejoice.My father always said to me, “never do anything halfway. Either do it or don’t.” We all work and are distracted by other affairs of the mind and heart. We have a deadline, a project, something that takes our full concentration that even the slightest distraction can make us mad, lose our train of thought and/or focus. This is what my father would say “halfway”. Doing something right takes all your might. Not just physical, but emotionally, spiritually and mentally.Participating in our own salvation needs the same kind of singular dedication. When you come to church, leave your cell phone in the car, leave your watch at home. Come all the way, not just halfway.PrayerMay the prayers of St Martha be with us and her intercessions be heard to help each of us find the strength, like she did, to focus fully on you oh Lord. And may we all be grant the chance to meet her face to face as well with you our Lord Jesus Christ.

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (551)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020


She was a model of the Christian married life: she rose at midnight for prayer, she gave to the needy without reserve, and she bore and raised the holy Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain (May 24). Having foreseen the hour of her death, she reposed peacefully in 551, and was buried near the pillar of her son Simeon. After her death, she appeared many times to teach and to heal the sick. The Prologue tells the following story. After her funeral, the abbot of St Simeon's monastic community kept a lamp burning at her grave, intending that it be kept burning perpetually. But after awhile, the monks grew forgetful and allowed the lamp to go out. The abbot became ill, and St Martha appeared to him and said 'Why are you not lighting the lamp on my grave? Know that the light of your candles is not needful to me, because God has made me worthy of His eternal, heavenly light, but it is needful for you. When you burn a light on my grave, you urge me to pray to the Lord for you.'

Cookery by the Book
Joy of Cooking | By Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, and Megan Scott

Cookery by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 26:25


Joy of CookingBy Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, and Megan Scott Intro: Welcome to the number one cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book with Suzy Chase. She's just a home cook in New York City, sitting at her dining room table, talking to cookbook authors.John Becker: Hi, I am John Becker, I'm joined by my wife Megan Scott, and we are the most recent coauthors of the Joy of Cooking.Suzy Chase: I'm so happy you said the Joy of Cooking because I've always called it "The Joy".John Becker: It's come up a few times, and you know, we've always said it that way. The definite article was dropped, I think in the 60s, just at least on the cover.Megan Scott: Yeah. It's from the old books, and then the new one is just, it's Joy of Cooking now, but I definitely know a lot of people call it, "The Joy."John Becker: Including us, I mean, you just have to add that. Maybe that was the whole idea is like, if people are going to say the anyways, so I don't know. I'm not sure what the rationale is for that.Suzy Chase: It's crazy to think that it's been nearly 90 years since the first 3000 copies of the Joy of Cooking came out. Your great-grandmother, Irma Rombauer, was not known for her skills in the kitchen. She was a socialite, not a domestic goddess. John, tell us the story of how she decided to self-publish this cookbook in 1931.John Becker: Well honestly, it's a bit mysterious that she undertook it. So, her husband unfortunately passed away, and both of her children, Edgar and Marion, at that time they had moved out. She had her savings and very little prospects professionally. I mean she was part of a generation where women were kind of... There just wasn't as many opportunities or professional training, available for women. So she, on a whim, she took half of her life savings and decided to embark upon writing a cookbook. Then had it privately printed and sold it by word of mouth, as well as just hand selling it to booksellers. It resonated with a lot of people. She had a very conversational, witty tone, that was I think a little bit... It was definitely unique in cookbooks at the time, which were either written by people that had come from a home economics background, or maybe from a more chefy perspective, as in chef of a great house perspective.Suzy Chase: So when did you decide to embrace this family tradition?John Becker: I mean it was always emphasized to me, that it was not expected of me, that I should follow my dreams wherever they took me, and blah-bidy-blah. So I did that for a while. I ended up, really contemplating going to graduate school for literature. Then I just had a kind of an epiphany moment, where I came across the dedication that Marion wrote to the 1963 edition, and it was her first edition solo, without the help of Irma. They had both worked at that point on the 1951 edition. It's a really poignant, at least for me, dedication, and the ending of it really kind of got me right in the gut, was, "I hope that my sons and their wives continued to keep joy a family affair, beholden to no one but themselves, and you." "You" being the readers, our readers. Which is really, I don't know, it was the first time I ever felt like I had been called to do something. It changed my life, it really did. It was the first time I really felt a really deep connection with Marion, and I decided that after all my messing around with publishing and kind of the literary academic arena, that I actually had something to offer to joy, and to my family's multi-generational project.Suzy Chase: I feel a kinship to your great-grandmother, because cooking really isn't my passion either. I'm just trying to be a good home cook for my family. It's interesting that she incorporated joy into the title. Do you have any backstory on the title?Megan Scott: We don't really, we don't know why she decided to call it that, but I think it's an interesting choice and I almost feel like it's perhaps a little tongue in cheek, because Irma was not... I think in some ways she enjoyed certain types of cooking. Like we know she loved to bake and decorate cakes, but I don't think she enjoyed just the day to day, like having to cook every day for people. So I think maybe it was a little bit of a, not a joke, but just kind of a-John Becker: There might've been a twinge of irony there. But on the other hand, I feel like she really tried in that first edition, and subsequent ones, to lessen the burden, to kind of be a friend in the kitchen. To have that kind of casual intimacy with her readers. You know, I mean, it's hard to read that title with a straight face sometimes, because she does have a lot of witticisms in the early editions. She just had a really sharp sense of humor.Megan Scott: Yeah, I definitely agree with that assessment. Also, the cover illustration on the 1931 edition, if you've ever seen it, it's a paper cut. It's a woman who has a broom, and there's a dragon next to her, and she's fighting this dragon. That's the story of St Martha of Bethany, who is the patron Saint of Home Cooks, fighting off the medieval dragon called a tarasc. So in Irma and Marion's minds, it's like the home cook is fighting off the dragon of kitchen drudgery, with this friendly cookbook.John Becker: Well, and a broom, and what looks to be a pretty menacing purse.Megan Scott: Yeah.Suzy Chase: So Megan, you and John developed more than 600 new recipes for this edition. What other changes are in this edition?Megan Scott: There's so many things. So when we first started to think about doing this revision, we created this... So we went through the book line by line, and created a huge outline, where we detailed everything that we felt needed to be fact checked, or changed, or improved upon, or things that we felt were missing. Recipes we thought were outdated, or ones that we felt maybe needed to be revised in some way. So we started out with a pretty good idea of what we wanted to do, but some of the changes include, like everything from the actual trim size of the book. So the book is actually wider now, it's the same height, but kind of a wider format. So it lays flat when you open it, basically to any page, which we love. We brought back paper cut illustrations for every chapter heading. We added new sections on fermentation, sous vide cooking, new ingredients.John Becker: Yeah. Speaking to what you started talking about, we really did... I mean, joy is a cookbook of many parts, and we basically examined each one of those parts, just to see where we could improve. If there was anything lacking in our coverage, either of culinary technique, or ingredient information, or actual recipes that we felt like, "Oh my God, I cannot believe that this isn't in joy." A lot of that response we had to "classic American recipes", like a Chicago style deep dish pizza, or say the St Louis specialty gooey butter cake. Those were ones where we were kind of scratching our heads like, "Oh, I cannot believe that we do not have this now." But also including more international recipes, things that really kind of, I wouldn't say that they capture the changing demographics of America, but it's a gesture towards that. We really tried to be as inclusive and respectful as possible, with that aspect of things, adding new international recipes that have been brought here.Suzy Chase: Did you retest existing recipes?John Becker: Oh yeah.Megan Scott: We did. Yeah. We had tested, by the time we actually started the revision process, we had probably tested 1500 existing recipes, and then we continued to test more as the process went on.Suzy Chase: So Megan, tell the story of the pancake batter, and the difference you found between 1975 and 1997.Megan Scott: Yeah, Well this happened when we were very new working on the book. So this was probably 2010 or maybe 2011, and we were just testing the-John Becker: Well didn't we get a... We received a complaint from a reader about our pancake recipe. It's like, Oh!Megan Scott: Yeah we did. But I think I had tested the recipe before, and I thought the batter seemed runny, but in my naivety I was like, "Oh, I'm just going to add more flour and get on with it." But then we got a complaint from a reader who was like, "This pancake batter is way too runny." Then I was like, "Okay, well this is obviously a recipe problem that we need to fix." So we have all these recipe test notes from when the book was professionally tested back in 2006 and 1997, and we found probably about half a dozen test notes for the pancake recipe alone. It was really interesting because they found the same problems that we had, in that the batter was too runny. The 1975 edition recipe for pancakes was better, but for some reason the change was never made in the manuscript. So we, in this edition, we took the pancakes back to the 1975 quantities, and have restored it to its former glory.John Becker: That's basically one of the reasons why we wanted to do all of the testing in house, and wanted to kind of take it back to the methodology that Marion and Irma used, to produce what are best-selling classic editions. There's very little opportunity for something getting lost in communication, when the same people that are testing the recipes are the same people that are writing them in the book, or in the manuscript. I think that the distance between kitchen and manuscript, was kept to an absolute bare minimum. I think it's very important, especially for a book of this size, where it definitely seems like something that you need to live and breathe in order to do right.Suzy Chase: What sorts of recipes did you remove and why?Megan Scott: It kind of runs the gamut. There were some recipes that we tested them, and we're just like, "This is just not very good." For example, there was a sweet potato stuffing, it was called a stuffing, but it was really just mashed sweet potatoes with sugar and some stuff in it, and baked in a dish, and it was just kind of gummy and not very good. So we cut that. Another example is that we did try to streamline some things. So for example, again in the stuffings chapter there were six different variation recipes on the basic bread stuffing. So what we did was we made the basic bread stuffing kind of the master recipe, and then we include a list of editions that people can play around with, to add to the stuffing, instead of providing six different specific options. Then there were some recipes that just kind of felt outdated, kind of like the golden glow salad. We had to get rid of that one.John Becker: Yeah. Something about, what was it? Pineapple, lemon gelatin and chicken stock.Megan Scott: Yeah. It was like chicken broth. So it was like a sweet and savory gelatin. I don't think that... I mean cool if you like that kind of thing, but I don't think it's as relevant to these days.John Becker: But then there were even some more contemporary recipes that were added later, that were not like 1950s jello mold throwbacks, that we felt like just had to become a little dated. For instance, this edition, we don't have any recipes in the sandwich chapter for wraps. We don't have, there was a pesto cheese cake that was added in the '97 that we decided, you know, this feels a little, I don't know, we just-Megan Scott: Yeah, it felt dated.John Becker: It felt dated.Megan Scott: Also that we got rid of the recipe for tequila shots, because first of all everyone knows that, also there's a lot of really great tequilas and mezcals, on the market that you can just sip and you don't need a chaser. Like not everything has to be a shot.Suzy Chase: I read that you took out shrimp wiggle. What's that?John Becker: It's an odd one, it was actually brought back. So our last edition, the 75th anniversary edition that was released in 2006, there was a concerted effort made in that edition to bring back some of the recipes that had disappeared pretty early on from our publication history. Ones that were taken out by the 60s even, so shrimp wiggle, I want to say that it's a bechamel that has been fortified with ketchup.Megan Scott: ... and clam juice.John Becker: ... and clam juice.Megan Scott: ... and it has peas, green peas in it, and obviously shrimp, and then it's served over toast.John Becker: Yeah.Suzy Chase: Oh!Megan Scott: Yeah, exactly.John Becker: Yeah, that did not test well.Suzy Chase: Irma fought tooth and nail, not to publish photos in this cookbook. How come?John Becker: Well, at the time, so this was in the lead up to the 1951 edition. At the time the person that the publisher at the time, Bob's Merrill, had decided that they wanted to do the pictures, had absolutely no experience with food photography, and actually happened to be, I think a brother of one of the editors that was working on that edition. So that was definitely part of it, is that they felt maybe this wasn't the right guy to do it. But also, they resisted it later. Marion especially resisted it later, just because she felt like it would date the book. I mean, you look at older Betty Crocker editions, and you can kind of see the validity of that concern. I mean even in the 90s, well in the late 90s early 2000s, we actually did come out with a series of single subject books called the All About series. There was food photography done for those, the smaller volumes. Even that photography it's still fairly decent. The color temperature seems a little off. You could definitely tell, even books that are really not in the large scheme of things, that old, that the aesthetics of food photography, or even of props and all of that stuff, it changes so fast. We only publish every 10 years or thereabouts, I mean, ideally every 10 years. So it definitely seems like by the time a new edition rolls around, that food photography is probably going to be looking a little stale. Plus, we have so much to communicate.Megan Scott: Yeah. If we did have food photography, which we did actually, we talked about for a hot minute for this edition, but we ultimately decided against it because it would have been just a couple small sections of the book, with a handful of photos that can in no way represent an 1100 page cookbook like Joy of Cooking.Suzy Chase: When you're out and about, what are some fan favorites that you hear over and over again?Megan Scott: Well, definitely the pancake recipe is a big one. We actually have a friend who has memorize the pancake recipe when he was a kid, and still can do it from memory. But yeah, we hear about that one all the time. Then the chocolate chip cookies, the brownies. What are some other things that we hear about?John Becker: For some reason, the pot roast and the beef stew recipes have a big following. I'm really happy that people enjoy those recipes. But yeah, it definitely seems like, people get really excited about the basics. Oh yeah, the banana bread.Megan Scott: Oh yeah banana bread and carrot cake.Suzy Chase: I was wondering why this edition was so massive. It's much larger than past editions. Then I read about the task of your father, Ethan, updating joy in the mid 90s, and the regrets after that was released. Talk a little bit about that.John Becker: So Ethan had been wrangling with publishers, primarily McMillan, for years. He actually in the mid 80s I think that he had a manuscript for a new revision, that was pretty close to being finished, but was unable to publish it because of disputes with the publisher. This kind of thing continued for quite a while, and I'm sorry to say, so I guess it was the cookbook section of McMillan. I'm not exactly sure how, unfortunately I was really young at that point, so I'm not exactly sure what the machinations were, but we ended up with a new publisher, Simon & Schuster/Scribner imprint. Our agents at the time were really trying to make sure that the book got the revision that it deserved. So a very well known, well-connected, very talented editor was brought on, Maria Guarnaschelli, and she commissioned quite a few of food writers that she knew, up and coming as well as established food writers, to help revise the book. It was a massive undertaking and they really tried to, let's just say that they started from scratch in some areas, where they just made it very hard for... They set themselves a very difficult task. By the end of it, the manuscript had just ballooned to a ridiculous length, and a lot of stuff got lost when it had to be edited down. The real problem was that we lost the canning chapters, we lost the frozen dessert chapters, we lost the cocktail chapter. Which is really sad, because the first recipe in the first edition, was actually for a gin cocktail. Irma published during prohibition. A little bit of the spirit of the book was lost there and then-Megan Scott: Essentially it was just, it was more of a rewrite than a revision. So I think a lot of joy readers were really disheartened, because the book seemed to have lost its personality, which is something that really resonated with a lot of folks. So I think there were just a lot of disappointed people with that edition, in spite of the fact that a lot of really talented people worked on it.John Becker: A lot of the recipes that were added during that edition are some of my favorites. You know, it was a necessary update. The book hadn't been given any TLC in over 20 years by that point. A lot of the international recipes that were added in the 90s are really, really wonderful. So with the 2006 edition, the last one, Ethan and the editorial team, tried to bring back the best of the '97, well to incorporate the best from the '97, but also bring back a lot of that older legacy material from the 1975, for the 75th anniversary edition.Megan Scott: But something we tried to do in this edition was, we didn't want to rewrite the book, we wanted to modernize it without making it too... We didn't want anything to be too trendy or of the moment, we wanted it to be what the older editions of joy are, which is really classic and kind of timeless. We want people to be using this edition, you know, 20, 30, 40 years down the road. So we tried to update it in a really thoughtful, measured way. We weren't interested in going back to a bygone age, nor were we interested in doing something so trendy that it will be a little bit out of date in five or 10 years.Suzy Chase: In 2017 Bon Appétit wrote an article entitled, the obsessive sport of shopping for a vintage Joy of Cooking. People obsess over finding old editions, a first edition can fetch anywhere from $1500 to $15,000. Do you have a particularly interesting story of a first edition that someone found, or has been handed down over the years?John Becker: Actually, my father Ethan recently visited, and brought with him two first editions, first printing, the original printing. One of which was signed by everybody, it's signed by Irma, by Marion, by Ethan. Really did feel like kind of a passing of the guard moment. It's just something I'll treasure forever. But yeah, I mean we really don't have too many stories regarding first editions, because they are super rare, as their prices would seem to indicate. Yeah, I mean finding one with a dust jacket intact, is extremely difficult. In fact, we have a fragment of a dust jacket for only one of our copies. Luckily, there was a facsimile of the first edition that was published in 1998. So for those that are curious as to what Irma put into the original edition, those are available for a much more reasonable sum. I mean most of the interesting stories that we have about older editions of joy, are not like the collector's type stories. They're more like, for instance, I think it was maybe last year or the year before, we received a paperback edition, which it's the 1963 edition. That was the one that was turned into a paperback, a two volume paperback as well as a single volume. It was in a Ziploc, I mean it was just completely destroyed. It came with this incredibly sweet note from someone. She was about ready to go into the nursing home, and she wanted us to have the book because she said that it had seen three marriages, and help her raise six children. She just detailed what this book had been through with her.Megan Scott: She was worried that her children wouldn't know the value of it, and they would just throw it away. So she wanted us to have it. That was a really, that was an amazing thing to receive.Suzy Chase: This week I made two recipes out of the cookbook. Wanda's Stewed Cranberry Beans on page 212, and Rombauer Jam Cake on page 732. Can you describe these recipes and the inspiration for them?Megan Scott: Well the Wanda's cranberry beans, Wanda is my grandmother. So I have come from a farming family, and my grandmother and grandfather grew cranberry beans every year, and they would shell them. We would all get together in the late summer, and shell them and freeze them for the winter. So she would cook these beans every single Sunday for as long as I can remember. It's really just a ham hock in it. Really, really, really simple, but kind of one of my favorite things to eat. Then the Rombauer jam cake is an older recipe, and it's kind of like a spice cake, but it has raspberry jam in the batter. Usually when I make it I like to use, there's like a brown sugar icing that you can make to drizzle over it, that I really love.Suzy Chase: Now to my segment called my favorite cookbook. And this, it's crazy asking you this, but what is your all time favorite cookbook and why?Megan Scott: I don't know if I can pick one because there are a few that I'm thinking of, that were some of the first cookbooks I ever bought, and that really taught me a lot, or that I just really loved reading through. One of them was Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz. That is an amazing book, and I think it was just recently revised, like maybe last year. But also I remember getting A Platter of Figs by David Tanis, and that kind of... I grew up in the South, so I didn't really have any experience with California cuisine, and that book was really influential for me.Suzy Chase: And John?John Becker: You know I, again, our cookbook library is gigantic and it's really hard to pick a favorite, but I am going to have to say A Super Upsetting Book About Sandwiches, just because it's really, really funny. Obviously the recipes are fantastic, but yeah, by Tyler Kord of No. 7 Sub. Is it No. 7 Subs?Megan Scott: Yeah.John Becker: I remember, not knowing what to expect when I picked it up, but it was definitely one of those ones that I kept on going back to, to read.Megan Scott: Yeah, it's pretty delightful.John Becker: I'm surprised you didn't say Joy of Cooking for your favorite cookbook. Oh, I thought that, that was off limits. Otherwise I would have to say that, because not only family loyalty, but it's also the one I know. I mean it's obviously we know that book really well. I guess we didn't touch on this, but when we were testing recipes when we first started, we were doing for each one that we tested, we did these genealogies for each one to see like what edition it was added to. Yeah. I mean it's definitely our favorite. I mean, it's my favorite cookbook because I just have so much invested in it, and I know it so well. But yeah, for some reason I thought that was off limits.Suzy Chase: Well, I usually say, what's your favorite cookbook other than this cookbook? But I thought, come on. I mean.Megan Scott: Yeah, I didn't think we could say Joy of Cooking, but joy was one of the first books that I ever bought for myself, and I did not grow up in a Joy of Cooking family. So my mom never had, she didn't have the book. I just kind of, when I moved out, I knew that Joy of Cooking was this amazing kitchen resource, that I just needed to have. So I bought it for myself, and yeah, loved it. That was before I met John.Suzy Chase: Where can we find you on the web and social media?Megan Scott: We are on Instagram at The Joy of Cooking, and Twitter The Joy of Cooking, and on Facebook it is just Joy of Cooking.Suzy Chase: What a treat it was chatting with you about the most popular American cookbook. Thank you so much for coming on Cookery by the Book podcast.Megan Scott: Thanks so much for having us.John Becker: It was a pleasure.Outro: Subscribe over on CookerybytheBook.com, and thanks for listening to the number one cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book.

MSE | Homilies and Talks
Fr. Barry | St. Martha

MSE | Homilies and Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 14:54


Fr. Barry | St. Martha by Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist

Colonel Catholics Podcast
The Daily Bread - Feast of St. Martha - Fr Patrick

Colonel Catholics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 1:29


How is the Lord speaking to you today?

The Good Word
Memorial of St. Martha

The Good Word

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019


Memorial of St. Martha

St. Joseph's Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer
Thoughts, Control & Scrupulosity, Angry Thoughts, St. Martha 7.29.19

St. Joseph's Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 48:47


How responsible are we for our thoughts? Rooting out bad thoughts begins with gently turning toward God. Thoughts occur: in and of themselves, thoughts are not the source of moral failing; however if we desire and consent to certain thoughts, they can become sinful. St. James advises: Be quick to hear, slow to speak and […] All show notes at Thoughts, Control & Scrupulosity, Angry Thoughts, St. Martha 7.29.19 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

The Ave Maria Hour Radio Show
St. Martha, The Lord's Faithful Servant

The Ave Maria Hour Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 27:00


Rebroadcast of the long-running radio program, "The Ave Maria Hour," a presentation of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. www.AtonementFriars.org This week’s broadcast is a dramatization of the Gospel stories written in Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-53, and John 12:1-9. It is a beautiful retelling of the Lord’s impact on the lives of Martha of Bethany, her sister Mary Magdalene, and her brother Lazarus, a family whose faith and love for "the Prophet from Nazareth" impacted their lives in remarkable ways. St. Martha’s feast day is July 29.

Saint of the Day – Cradio

Sister of Saint Lazarus and Saint Mary of Bethany. Friend of Jesus, and hostess to him in her house. May have been part of an early mission to France. The post St Martha appeared first on Cradio.

GG’s Faith Explorer Treehouse – Cradio

GG and Faith Explorer Ava learn from the example of St Martha who teaches us all how to love and glorify the Lord through our daily works. The post Living for Jesus appeared first on Cradio.

Saint of the Day
St Martha, mother of St Symeon of the Wonderful Mountain

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2016


The Catholic Foodie
#TacoTuesday, St. Martha and the Spice of Life

The Catholic Foodie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2016 47:56


On today's The Catholic Foodie Show... it's #TacoTuesday! We talk tacos and I give you recipe for fish tacos (and I tell you about the first time that I ever tried a fish taco!). I also share with you a reflection on St. Martha who was a dear, dear friend of Jesus. Her feast day was last Friday, but she is going to encourage us today in our own friendship with Jesus and in our efforts to our best in our daily lives without losing our minds. All this and more right here on The Catholic Foodie Show... where food meets faith!

Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: St. Martha

Catholic Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 5:06


Martha reveals a faith in Jesus that is real and direct.  May our lives mirror her example as we strive to follow Christ with conviction and authenticity. July 29, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Something about the Mother of God - Totus2us
Something about Mary –2023- Teresa - from Goa, India -on Feast of St Martha - Totus Tuus, Totus2us

Something about the Mother of God - Totus2us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2015 0:47


Something about the Mother of God - Totus2us
Something about Mary –2023- Teresa - from Goa, India -on Feast of St Martha - Totus Tuus, Totus2us

Something about the Mother of God - Totus2us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2015 0:47


Our Lady Seat of Wisdom – Cradio
Why You’re Too Busy Not to Spend Time in Prayer

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom – Cradio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2014


In his homily for the feast of St Martha, Fr Anthony Casamento reminds us that time spent at the feet of Christ is never wasted: especially when we're busy! The post Why You’re Too Busy Not to Spend Time in Prayer appeared first on Cradio.

The Good Catholic Life
Program #0146 for Thursday, September 29, 2011: Respect for Life and Local Catholic News

The Good Catholic Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2011 56:29


Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, Managing Editor of the Pilot; Father Roger Landry, Executive Editor of The Anchor. Summary of Today's Show: Scot is joined by the Thursday roundtable and discusses a new Catholic-themed movie, a fundraiser for teens by teens in Weston, Respect Life Sunday, and more. 1st Segment: Scot and Susan lamented the Red Sox collapse last night - but moved on quickly in order to not be too depressing! Susan asked Scot what's been going on with him. Scot said it was a busy week in the Pastoral Center, with a visit from Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy and presentations. Scot said he is also headed to Kansas City tomorrow for the Catholic New Media Conference organized by the Star Quest Production Network. He continued and said he was disappointed that he signed up for the conference before he knew this weekend was also the CatholicTV telethon - it is the first time in a long time that he hasn't been able to participate. Susan agreed that CatholicTV was an important part of evangelization in the Archdiocese. Scot said he participated in the launch of a new Catholic radio station - 1230AM, WNEB in Worcester this past Sunday - a station called Emmanuel Radio. 2nd Segment: Scot started out by discussing a new movie from Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen called The Way - a story about an ancient Catholic pilgrimage called the Camino de Santiago (or "Camino" for short). Scot commented that he hadn't know until the premier screening that Martin Sheen took his last name after Bishop Fulton Sheen. Greg said everyone asks him what he thought of the film - overall, Greg said, he thought it was a good movie. Many movies have a religious theme, he continued, but start with the end and fill in the gaps. He said The Way, on it's own merits and with a secular point of view, was still a good character-driven music. Scot agreed it was a good movie for both Catholic and secular audiences. Scot took a minute to congratulate the occasional fill-in cohost on The Good Catholic Life, Father Chip Hines, on his recent appointment to St Martha parish in Plainville. He had been serving as the administrator at that parish. Scot brought up a story in the Pilot about students in Weston are using social media to help fundraise for the Cor Unum meal center in Lawrence. Greg said that the fundraiser, entitled "Feeding Frenzy," is special because it is particularly geared towards teens and students to help feed other teens and youth. Greg highlighted that the Cor Unum meal center is different from a standard soup kitchen because it not only serves 3 meals a day, but serves them sit-down style - not in a cafeteria line. Greg said the goal is to raise about $25,000 to help fund the meal center. Scot highlighted two great stories in the Pilot with pictures this week - one about the Celebration of the Priesthood dinner last Thursday, and one about the Blessed John XXIII Lawn Party. Both events were very successful, Scot continued, and raised money for senior priests and the seminary respectively. The last piece of local news Scot brought up was the combination of two Catholic high schools - Trinity Catholic Academy in Newtown and Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Brighton - to form a new high school named Saint Joseph's Preparatory High School. The new school will be located on the current campus of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and serve a co-ed student body of approximately 400 students. 3rd Segment: Scot reminded everyone that it is Respect Life Sunday this coming Sunday. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, chair of the USCCB committee on Pro-Life activities spoke persuasively about threats to life, Scot said. “The unborn child, the aging parent who some call a ‘burden' on our medical system, the allegedly ‘excess' embryo in the fertility clinic, the person with a disability, the cognitively impaired accident victim who needs assistance in receiving food and water to live—each today is at risk of being dismissed as a ‘life unworthy of life',” Cardinal DiNardo said. Scot said he thought it was good that the Cardinal was so specific about the precarious life situations that need help from all people of good will, not just Catholics. Susan said that the focus on Respect Life Sunday is sometimes just on the abortion issue, but she agreed that Cardinal DiNardo reminded us we need to consider the "womb to tomb" fight for life. Scot said that Bishop Robert Hennessey will celebrate a Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 11:30am on Sunday, followed by the Mass Citizens for Life Respect Life Walk at 1:30pm. Fr Roger said that the walk is an important way to energize the community to think about pro-life issues, especially because of all the protestors who remind us that our views aren't always held by others. Scot highlighted another testimonial from a participant in Project Rachel, a ministry in the Archdiocese of Boston that helps women who have had abortions seek healing. Greg said that it is sad that more people haven't heard about Project Rachel and the wonderful work they do, and that the Pilot will be publishing a series of letters from participants every week throughout the month of October. Susan said that the retreats are a one day event, but the work that goes on is a blessing to the Church and to the women who participate. Scot brought up that Fr Roger's editorial in the Anchor this week is entitled "A Commonwealth of Kevorkians, or Good Samaritans?" Fr Roger said he was trying to give an echo for the readers in Fall River of Cardinal Sean's comments at the Red Mass in Boston last weekend about the attempted legalization of assisted suicide in Massachusetts. Fr Roger continued, saying that the editorial is a herald call for people to make them aware that the issue is again on it's way. He said we need to have a campaign to educate citizens to prepare them for the possibility that the initiative may make it to the ballot next November; a campaign that will inform citizens to talk to their coworkers and family about the value of life. Fr Roger said that we need to acknowledge that we can never help someone commit suicide - Scot added that if someone is on a bridge thinking about jumping, we would never consider pushing them off - we'd always try to talk them down. Scot reminded everyone that all suicide is a tragedy. 4th Segment: Scot and Father Roger opened the segment by discussing Pope Benedict's addresses to the German people this past week. Scot said he imagined it was an important trip for the Pope, who is trying to fight against secularization in his home country. Fr Roger said the first and most important thing Pope Benedict did was help German Catholics remember that the Church is not just a society of individual people, but a real communion of inter-related people giving witness to God's own love for us. Fr Roger said that the Pope seemed to be speaking out against institutionalism, something we need to hear in the United States as well. Fr Roger continued and said that Pope Benedict was also emphasizing an ecumenical spirit with a visit to Martin Luther's birthplace and talking about Luther's search for God - Fr Roger said that every one of us as Catholic Christians need to continually have the same hunger for God within our Church. Lastly, Fr Roger said the Pope wanted secular Germans to remember they always need to be grounded in truth. Susan said that a message she took from the Pope's visit was that "where there is God, there is a future." Susan also said she was surprised at a comment from CNS that the Pope was connecting on a high level - she said it isn't a surprise to her as the Pope is a renowned academic. Scot said his favorite quote from the Pope's addresses was emphasizing that a new strategy was not needed to re-evangelize people, but rather seeking total transparency. Scot concluded the show by discussing a blunt letter from Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York to President Obama about the administration's positions on gay marriage. Scot read a short passage from the letter: That is why it is particularly upsetting, Mr. President, when your Administration, through the various court documents, pronouncements and policies identified in the attached analysis, attributes to those who support DOMA a motivation rooted in prejudice and bias. It is especially wrong and unfair to equate opposition to redefining marriage with either intentional or willfully ignorant racial discrimination, as your Administration insists on doing. Scot emphasized that the Archbishop is trying to call the President out about failure to follow campaign promises about the meaning and value of marriage and the family. Father Roger concluded the show by saying that Archbishop Dolan has "taken the gloves off" - in the past, the bishops have been very courteous, but that the President's distancing from promises should make citizens reflect whether or not he represents their views on the issue.

Audio Homilies of Fr Paul Yi
July 29, 2011 Friday: St. Martha

Audio Homilies of Fr Paul Yi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2011 3:25


July 29, 2011 Friday: St. Martha