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Michael means “who is like unto God.” It signifies his unique strength and special purpose in salvation history. St. Michael's service to Our Lord should not be understood in a purely militant way. He is an icon of remaining vigilant to serve God, in whatever way we are called to do. His service to Our Lord is also a reminder that we must be humble, for St. Michael assisted in casting down rebellious angels, and so we must ask ourselves if we are any better than they.

Phil Knox, the Head of Gospel Impact for Evangelical Alliance, came to St Michael's for an evening on sharing faith, through God's story, our story, and the other person's story, and it is relentlessly practical throughout. This talk is for: - anyone who freezes when a conversation turns to faith and wishes they had something ready - church leaders looking to equip their congregations in everyday evangelism - Christians who grew up in church and think their story is too boring to be worth telling - anyone who wants a simple, memorable way to explain the good news in a couple of sentences - people wondering what on earth you do with the neighbours you've lived beside for years - anyone who has been praying for the same friend for a very long time Find Phil Knox: Instagram: @mrphilknox X: @philknox Phil's articles for the Evangelical Alliance: eauk.org/author/phil-knox The Evangelical Alliance: eauk.org Phil's books (all IVP): - Story Bearer: How to Share Your Faith with Your Friends — the book this evening is built on — ivpbooks.com/story-bearer - The Best of Friends: Choose Wisely, Care Well — ivpbooks.com/the-best-of-friends - Good News People, with Gavin Calver — ivpbooks.com/good-news-people The Good News People podcast — Phil and Gavin Calver, with Premier: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/good-news-people/id1867753187 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1hD4MLKnBmI1nKEMfuxPOl Premier Plus: premier.plus/good-news-people

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 8, 148, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 38:1-7, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Hebrews 1:1-14, Caitlyn Darnell, Second Canticle: 21. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

 Heavenly Father, you have given us the protection and guidance of your holy Archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. We ask for their intercession and help as we journey toward you. Saint Michael, defender of the Church and vanquisher of evil, stand with us in our daily battles. Shield us with your sword, and drive away all darkness and temptation. Saint Gabriel, messenger of God's Good News, help us to hear and respond to the Word with trust and joy. Guide us to proclaim Christ with courage and love. Saint Raphael, healer and companion of the journey, watch over the sick and suffering. Lead us to wholeness in body, mind, and spirit, and guide travellers safely on their way. Holy Archangels, surround us with your heavenly care. Help us to be faithful to God's will and open to His grace. May we walk always in the presence of the Lord. Amen. 

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 104, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: 2 Kings 6:8-17, The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, First Canticle: 15, New Testament: Revelation 5:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Fr. David Gunter, MIC reflected on the spiritual battle between good and evil, drawing attention to the importance of St. Michael the Archangel and devotion to Our Lady. He connected the message of Revelation 12 with the apparitions of Fatima in 1917, emphasizing St. Michael's role in defending the faithful against the forces of darkness. He also recalled the tradition that Pope Leo XIII had a disturbing mystical experience involving Satan's desire to attack the Church, after which the pope composed the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. Although this prayer was later removed from the regular prayers said after Mass following the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council, devotion to St. Michael has continued to grow as Catholics seek spiritual protection. Fr. Gunter compared the moral confusion of the modern world to a biblical flood—not a flood of water, but one of immorality and sin. In the midst of this spiritual struggle, he presented the Blessed Virgin Mary as a loving mother who protects her children and the Church and leads them closer to Christ. He emphasized that devotion to Our Lady, encouraged in a special way by St. John Paul II, offers hope and spiritual strength in confronting the problems of our time. The teaching ultimately called Catholics to deepen their prayer, entrust themselves to the protection of Mary, and invoke St. Michael the Archangel for courage and defense in the continuing spiritual battle. Readings for September 29th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092926.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

In 1929, with the world at peace, G.K. Chesterton wrote a prayer to St. Michael, the warrior archangel. For Michaelmas, Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski read "To St. Michael in Time of Peace" and ask what Chesterton saw coming that made him call on Michael then—and why he still counted Gabriel, stooping to greet a peasant girl, the more glorious angel. In This Episode: The Pope Leo XIII backstory behind the poem: his Prayer to St. Michael, and a famous 1884 vision no one has traced to a source Why G.K. Chesterton prayed to the warrior archangel in a year of peace: he sensed what he called Prussianism returning The poem's image of St. Michael at the Crucifixion, hand on the hilt, holding back his legions until Christ said "It is finished" Chesterton's warning against a peace kept by money A 1926 G.K.'s Weekly passage where Chesterton, arguing against Nietzsche, calls St. Gabriel stooping to greet the peasant girl more glorious than St. Michael striking down the traitor, and how Joe connects it to the single feast the three archangels now share Resources Mentioned: To St. Michael in Time of Peace by G.K. Chesterton Lepanto by G.K. Chesterton Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton "A Word with Dr. Oscar Levy" by G.K. Chesterton, G.K.'s Weekly, October 16, 1926 FOLLOW US Instagram Facebook X SUPPORT Consider making a donation Visit our Shop Chapters: 00:00: Michaelmas and the Feast of the Archangels 01:43: Oxford's Michaelmas term and the darkening of the year 05:17: St. Michael through the centuries 08:19: Leo XIII and the Prayer to St. Michael 13:38: The 1884 vision: a legend without a source 16:42: "To St. Michael in Time of Peace" (1929) 21:23: St. Michael at the foot of the Cross 25:56: Why invoke St. Michael in time of peace 31:30: Why the archangels belong together 34:14: Michael, Gabriel, and the Sacred Heart 37:09: Humility, Tobit, and the Annunciation 40:18: Michaelmas in Tolkien Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios Episode art image credit: "St-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Vendée", original photo by Pom', 26 July 2023; on Flickr; CC BY-SA 2.0

September 29th, 2026:  St Michael the Archangel;  Archangels Among Us;  St Michael - Spiritual Warfare, Humility & the Christian Battle

In honor of today's feast of the Holy Archangels, we're sharing the second chapter of St. Michael and His World. Author Mike Aquilina explores the biblical record alongside ancient interpretations, revealing a history in which St. Michael is a constant, active presence.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 8, 148, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Job 38:1-7, Mtr. Nancy Suellau, First Canticle: 16, New Testament: Hebrews 1:1-14, Caitlyn Darnell, Second Canticle: 21

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 : 6 But he that shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be drowned in the depth of the sea.qui autem scandalizaverit unum de pusillis istis, qui in me credunt, expedit ei ut suspendatur mola asinaria in collo ejus, et demergatur in profundum maris. 7 Woe to the world because of scandals. For it must needs be that scandals come: but nevertheless woe to that man by whom the scandal cometh.Vae mundo a scandalis! Necesse est enim ut veniant scandala : verumtamen vae homini illi, per quem scandalum venit. 8 And if thy hand, or thy foot scandalize thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee to go into life maimed or lame, than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.Si autem manus tua, vel pes tuus scandalizat te, abscide eum, et projice abs te : bonum tibi est ad vitam ingredi debilem, vel claudum, quam duas manus vel duos pedes habentem mitti in ignem aeternum. 9 And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee having one eye to enter into life, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.Et si oculus tuus scandalizat te, erue eum, et projice abs te : bonum tibi est cum uno oculo in vitam intrare, quam duos oculos habentem mitti in gehennam ignis. 10 See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.Videte ne contemnatis unum ex his pusillis : dico enim vobis, quia angeli eorum in caelis semper vident faciem Patris mei, qui in caelis est.[6] "Shall scandalize": That is, shall put a stumblingblock in their way, and cause them to fall into sin.[7] "It must needs be": Viz., considering the wickedness and corruption of the world.[8] "Scandalize thee": That is, cause thee to offend.Jesus uses strong, figurative language here to teach us how seriously we must take sin. He is not telling us literally to mutilate ourselves. Rather, we must be willing to remove anything from our lives that leads us away from God, even when giving it up is difficult or painful. “Their angels always see the face of my Father”This is one of the most beautiful lines:“See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”This is one of the biblical foundations for the Christian understanding of guardian angels.Notice the reason Jesus gives for not despising these little ones: they are precious before God.The person whom the world might overlook is not overlooked by God.

1 “At that time Michael shall stand up,The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people;And there shall be a time of trouble,Such as never was since there was a nation,Even to that time.And at that time your people shall be delivered,Every one who is found written in the book.2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,Some to everlasting life,Some to shame and everlasting contempt.3 Those who are wise shall shineLike the brightness of the firmament,And those who turn many to righteousnessLike the stars forever and ever.

September 29, 2026Today's Reading: Matthew 18:1-11 or Luke 10:17-20Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 1:19-36; Matthew 5:21-48“Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.As we are going through God's Word this week, we have been focusing on humility. Today, as the church celebrates the festival of St. Michael and All Angels, we look towards the spiritual war our Lord has won.Throughout the Gospels, we see multiple times where demons harass and harm humans. Humans can't resist these demons who harm, kill, and destroy. Can you imagine the power the disciples must have felt? Having been sent out as servants of Christ, the seventy-two come back to the Lord and proclaim awe and amazement. Even the demons were subject to them in the name of Jesus! Demons that oppress and distress humanity can leave us mere mortals in terror. Now, the disciples are filled with joy, having been given authority over the demons. They have the tools to fight the demons and devils of this world!Except that's not what Jesus wants them to rejoice in. Yes, Jesus has given them great authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, without the threat of harm. However amazing this power might be here in the world, the only victory that matters belongs to Jesus Christ. His victory places Christians in heaven for all eternity. Only by the Savior's power can mankind have any authority over the demons. As powerful as St. Michael and all the angels may seem, they are properly ordered as humble servants of God. After all, we pray, “Let your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me,” in Luther's Evening prayer. Humility clings to Christ, who has victory over sin, death, and the power of the devil. Humble prayer calls on God to send His servants to protect us. It isn't about our power, but what Christ has done for us to overcome the Evil One. St. Michael and all the angels watch over and protect the people of God by order of Christ. It's amazing how God cares for us! Humbly, we continue to pray for the angels of God to watch over us as we live in this world, rejoicing that Christ has written our names in the Book of Life through the waters of Holy Baptism. May God send His holy angels to watch over you as we humbly wait for our returning King.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Everlasting God, You have ordained and constituted the service of angels and men in a wonderful order. Mercifully grant that, as Your holy angels always serve and worship You in heaven, so by Your appointment they may also help and defend us here on earth; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AmenRev. Miguel Gonzalez-Feliciano, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Klinger and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Readlyn, IA. Tackle the book of Revelation and discover both the promise and challenge of the end times in this new volume in the Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series. Dive into the wide breadth of information available in the Concordia Commentary series with this new line of Bible studies. Each volume covers one of the Concordia Commentaries to help break up deep, theological content into easy-to-digest sections.

As the Church celebrates the Archangels in September, Matt Swaim welcomes Catholic author and historian Mike Aquilina of FathersoftheChurch.com to the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the history and significance of the St. Michael Prayer. Where did this powerful prayer come from, and why did Pope Leo XIII ask Catholics to pray it? Mike explains the fascinating history behind the prayer, including Pope Leo XIII’s devotion to St. Michael, its use following Mass for decades, and how the devotion experienced a renewed popularity under Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis. Mike also looks at how the early Christians understood St. Michael the Archangel—not simply as a warrior against evil, but also as an angel associated with healing, justice, mercy, and accompanying souls at the end of life. Drawing from his book St. Michael and His World, Mike helps us rediscover the richness of Catholic devotion to St. Michael and why his message remains so relevant today. Why does the Church turn to St. Michael in the battle against evil—and what can we learn from the angel whose very name means, “Who is like God?”Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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September 29th was one of the biggest days of the Tudor year, and most of us have never heard of it. Michaelmas, the feast of St Michael and All Angels, was when rent came due, farm servants' contracts ran out, London chose its Lord Mayor, and the lawyers and students all headed back to town. It was also goose day, and the reason tenants turned up at the landlord's door with a goose under their arm is funnier (and a little sadder) than you'd think. This is episode 1 of a four-part series on how the Tudors got ready for autumn. In this one:

Preacher: The Rev. Jonathon Jensen. Genesis 28:10-17, Psalm 103:1-2, 19-22, Revelation 12:7-12, John 1:47-51.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 ~ Sermon by Pastor Brett JenkinsGeneral podcast introduction using "Be Thou My Vision." General podcast outro using "Be Thou My Vision."

The national spotlight was on Ireland's controversial clash with Israel but here on Leeside, the Cork GAA scene was in full swing.There was a packed programme of football games, with Nemo Rangers reminding us all of their pedigree by knocking out Castlehaven in front of a huge crowd in Clonakilty. The return of young gun Bryan Hayes was a major boost while Ross Corkery also shot the lights out. They now take on Carrigaline, the top seeds, as men on a mission after their series of heartbreaking county final losses.St Finbarr's only managed a single victory in the group stages but blitzed Carbery to the tune of four goals, their Brian Hayes now fully fit along with Ian Maguire to give them a platform on primary possession. They head into a fascinating semi-final with Clon, who showed their guts by coping with a half-time red card in their win over Newcestown.The future of divisions will be up for discussion again though as both Imokilly and Carbery failed to make their quarter-finals competitive. Is it time to restrict the Premier Senior Championships to clubs?Naomh Abán were arguably the team of the weekend, after putting six goals past Macroom to reach their third consecutive PIFC semi-final. Buttevant and Mitchelstown was the expected cracker at Intermediate A, with the team in black and amber progressing, while Castletownbere pulled off an upset in relegating Glanmire and Clyda Rovers and Ballincollig saved their best for last to condemn Skibb and St Michael's to the drop.This weekend attention turns to hurling again, with some terrific semi-finals, including the club of the season so far Kanturk, who beat Kilshanning in Sunday's Senior A quarter-final, clashing with the Barrs.Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.Don't forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo's Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Pastor Johnston's sermon at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI for St. Michael and All Angels. We'd love to have you join us at Resurrection for a Sunday Divine Service sometime at 9am. As always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  And, of course, share us with a friend or two! If you'd like to contact us we can be reached at podcast@LetTheBirdFly.com, or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com.

All Things Visible And Invisible | Luke 10:18 | St. Michael & All Angels 2026

Sermon for 9/27/26

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Wolfgang Gerlich aus Magdeburg.

Phil Knox is head of gospel impact at the Evangelical Alliance, he preaches in a different church most weeks — congregations of ten and congregations of over a thousand, every denomination and background — and he sat down with Jamie in a studio in Belgravia the morning after speaking at St Michael's. What comes out is part weather report on the UK church, part very practical nudge about your own address book. Note: Phil's talk will come next week. Are we in revival? No — “because if this is revival, then I'm really disappointed.” But Phil Knox is clear the weather has changed: not summertime, but springtime, after a long winter of decline. The evidence he trusts most isn't a headline, it's the Evangelical Alliance's own research. When the EA went looking for 100 adults who had come to faith in the last five years, 280 came forward — and they ran it over the summer, when every church leader was on holiday. Asked what first prompted them to explore, the answers fell into three groups: they needed help with life; a Christian lived and talked well in front of them; or — and this is the one that stops you — 28% said it began with a spiritual experience. A dream. A compulsion to walk into a building they didn't understand. The last comparable study, John Finney's Finding Faith Today in 1992, put that number at 6%. As Phil puts it, that's the closest thing he has to statistical evidence of a move of God. And it's happening here, in the West — not just in the places we're used to hearing those stories from. A second piece of EA research asked Christians what stops them sharing their faith. Some said they didn't know how. But the single biggest answer was that they don't have any non-Christian friends — 46% don't know one well enough to invite them to church. Phil has been on a mission for years to raise the volume on friendship: “the most important, least talked about relationship in the world.” We preach on marriage, family and leadership; we barely mention friends. He is careful about the motive — we don't become friends with people in order to convert them — and equally clear that it is through friendship that God does his best work. And Phil offers the most immediately useful thing in the episode for anyone who hovers awkwardly at the back of church holding a coffee cup. On the day of recording, the EA had just released Understanding UK Evangelicals, which he unpacks. He also looks at why young people are coming to faith, and how he shares the good news with his friends, and how church leaders can model it too. This episode is for: - anyone who wants to know what is actually happening in the UK church — without the hype or the doom - Christians who feel awkward about sharing their faith and suspect the real problem is their diary, not their doctrine - anyone who has ever stood holding a coffee cup at church with nobody to talk to - church leaders wondering how to build a culture of evangelism beyond running another programme - anyone praying for a friend who is hostile, cynical, or has been on the list for years Find Phil Knox: Instagram: @mrphilknox X: @philknox Phil's articles for the Evangelical Alliance: eauk.org/author/phil-knox The Evangelical Alliance: eauk.org Understanding UK Evangelicals and the EA's other research: eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports Phil's books (all IVP): Story Bearer: How to Share Your Faith with Your Friends — ivpbooks.com/story-bearer The Best of Friends: Choose Wisely, Care Well — ivpbooks.com/the-best-of-friends Good News People, with Gavin Calver — ivpbooks.com/good-news-people The Good News People podcast — Phil and Gavin Calver, with Premier: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/good-news-people/id1867753187 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1hD4MLKnBmI1nKEMfuxPOl Premier Plus: premier.plus/good-news-people More from the EA: eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/good-news-people Make sure to subscribe, and we'd love to see you on a Sunday soon.

Devotion to St. Michael didn’t begin in the Christian era—it was deeply woven into Jewish tradition leading up to the birth of Christ! Scholar and author Mike Aquilina returns to the Son Rise Morning Show with Matt Swain to discuss his latest book, St. Michael and His World. Mike reveals how Second Temple literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and ancient rabbinic traditions identified St. Michael as the anonymous angel in pivotal Old Testament events—from Abraham's sacrifice to guiding Israel through the desert. Discover how ancient expectations of Michael ushering in the Messianic age shaped the spiritual atmosphere into which Jesus was born. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Michael Aquilina talks about his book St. Michael and His World. Isaiah Marshall, founder and board chair of the Isaiah Marshall Foundation and a prostate cancer survivor, talks about faith, family and men's focus on their health with an event coming up in Baton Rouge. Tommy Tighe, author, talks about his book I'm Depressed—Now What? St. Dymphna's Guide to Building Your Depression Playbook.

This month we are continuing our monthly feature on “Follow to Lead,” spotlighting one of our member schools. Looking at the history, vision, challenges and unique qualities these schools provide, each visit can help to encourage and inspire Catholic Educators and leaders in their local mission. Our guest this month is Will Nulton, President of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School.

The Raiders coach previews his team's game with St. Michael

“Is St. Michael His Michaelness? Aquinas on the Distinction Between Angelic Person and Angelic Nature” by Alexander Roberts (University of Notre Dame). Presented at the Thomas Aquinas College 2026 Thomistic Summer Conference.

A first for us: this episode was recorded live, in the room, in front of the church — just after Dr Amy Orr-Ewing had finished speaking to us on forgiveness. It turns into one of the most wide-ranging conversations we've had on the podcast. You can catch up on Amy's ‘Forgiveness' talk here: https://youtu.be/OK2P7MBYzpA?si=Fl6veB1mKgTYsK6z We start with the question Amy's Gen Z godson sent her after the tragedy at a Christian festival: how could something like this happen at a Christian event? Christian faith, she says, is the opposite of karma. It never draws the conclusion that a disaster was the sufferer's fault, or that God doesn't love them. It sets suffering inside a world where love required freedom, where we all live downstream of thousands of decisions — and where the last word is a God who wipes every tear away. Then to Westminster Hall in 2023, weeks after the Coronation, where Amy addressed the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast — with her father, who came to this country as a refugee, sitting in the room. She chose to talk about forgiveness, and she explains why she thinks it is Christianity's most useful gift to a culture soaked in outrage and grievance. Crucially, forgiveness that doesn't minimise harm. The church's great mistake, she argues, has been letting forgiveness be weaponised against victims — telling the abused to forgive and quietly enabling the abuser. The cross says the opposite: the harm mattered enough to cost the death of the Son of God. Her advice for the rest of us — who will never get the platform of Westminster Hall, only the lift at work and the neighbour over the fence — is disarmingly practical. The middle of the episode is pure adventure. In 1996, aged 19, Amy and two Oxford friends got into Taliban-held Afghanistan on visas obtained through a student newspaper. Getting out was harder — a missed train that only ran twice a week, landmines on both sides of a kilometre of no man's land, a sandstorm, and a failed bribe, but then something miraculous. Amy also opens up about recovering from trauma, and losing the ability to pray and what she did when she felt like a fraud. Finally, with St Michael's in its own season of rebuilding, Amy has a word on opposition: expect it, because it's normal and not evidence that God has left the building. And they speak about rumours of the Quiet Revival. Please note: this episode includes discussion of a recent tragedy, of trauma and therapy, and of abuse in religious settings. If you need support, go to: https://findahelpline.com This episode is for: • anyone wrestling with why God allows suffering — or being asked that question by someone they love • anyone who has been told to forgive in a way that felt like being silenced • Christians who want to speak about faith at work or with neighbours without going into broadcast mode • leaders in a dry season, or anyone who has lost the ability to pray and feels like a fraud for it • churches facing opposition mid-rebuild, and wondering how to be ready for people newly curious about faith Mentioned in this episode: Amy Orr-Ewing's book Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear; Amy's Substack piece: https://amyorrewing.substack.com/p/when-disaster-strikes You can also follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyorrewing Make sure to subscribe to this channel too, and we'd love to see you on a Sunday soon. https://stmichaelschestersquare.org/ https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelschestersquare/ https://www.tiktok.com/@st.michaels.chester.sqr

Father Anthony with Alice and Tony, gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony is joined by his guest Alice Babij (Bobby) today.  Father greets everyone and after some moments in prayer they briefly chat over quotes from Pope Saint Gregory the Great after his Feast Day yesterday. Father then asks, how do we enter the silence of God? That moments of silence can help us build a deeper relationship with Our Lord when we set time aside for Him. After a break Alice talks about the St Michael's Lent and how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving helps us in spiritual weakness and confidence in the power of God when we feel like he is not there. The book is available at priestlypress.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Clare Senior Football Championship ~ - Corofin v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Friday, Clarecastle, 7:30pm)  - The last remaining spot in the quarter finals of the TUS senior football championship will be filled this evening. - Last year's beaten finalists Doora Barefield go up against the 2025 intermediate champions Corofin in Clarecastle. - The Parish come into the game off the back of victory over Kilmihil last weekend, while Corofin were narrow losers against Kilmurry Ibrickane.  ~ Clare Ladies Senior Football Championship ~ - Kilmihill v Fergus Rovers - Liscannor v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield - Kilmurry Ibrickane and Banner each topped their respective groups and progress directly to the semi-finals ~ Clare Ladies Intermediate Football Championship ~ - Cuil Gaels v Crusheen - St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay v Kilrush   - Cooraclare and Doonbeg each topped their respective groups and progress directly to the semi-finals - Kilmihil will be hoping to continue the defence of their Clare senior ladies football title this weekend.  - Timmy Ryan's outfit host neighbours Fergus Rovers in a quarter final tie at St Michael's Park on Sunday afternoon.  - Their last outing saw them miss out on a straight semi final spot after defeat to Kilmurry Ibrickane.  ~ Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship ~  - Defending champions Inagh-Kilnamona can book their last four spot with victory over Clarecastle-Ballyea in Fr McNamara Park.  - Kilmaley would join them in the semi finals if they can overcome Newmarket, who need to win to keep their progression hopes alive, and they meet in Clareabbey.  - In Group Two, Tulla face Truagh Clonlara in Feakle while St Joseph's meet Scariff Ogonnelloe, with all those games underway from 6.30pm  Image (c) Clare FM

In this LMC Cast interview, we sit down with the founders of Saint Michael's Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families facing childhood cancer.The organization was founded in memory of a Rye Neck Middle School student who lost his life to cancer, turning a heartbreaking loss into a mission to help other families facing similar challenges.We also talk about the organization's close partnership with Fat Stu's All-American Burger, whose co-founder John Stubenvoll has helped support the work of Saint Michael's Angels. With Fat Stu's recently opening its third location in the Village of Mamaroneck, the partnership is another example of local businesses and community organizations coming together to make a difference.Watch this LMC Cast conversation to learn more about Saint Michael's Angels, the families they support, and how our local community is coming together to help children with cancer.Learn more: saintmichaelsangels.com/eventsLike us on Facebook & Instagram: @lmcmediacenterVisit LMC media website: http://lmcmedia.org/

On yesterday's show we kicked around the idea that the LIV whale might be Trump, not investing himself but doing so through the US government and thus positioning himself as the 'saviour' of LIV. Were he to do so, we suggested he would be insisting that LIV plays at primarily golf courses that he owns or bear his name, seems a very Trump thing to do and Nick listed off a few that fit that criteria. Brett from St Michael's Golf Club in Sydney heard the show and wanted to clarify that one of the courses mentioned is closed for renovations, and has been for nearly a decade...Brett left us a short voicemail.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Aquilina on his book St. Michael and His World, and Don Fulford, executive director of the National Shrine of Miraculous Medal on the new EWTN show Hidden Gems.

Kathy Clugston delves into the GQT archive to explore one of Britain's most intriguing gardening phenomena: microclimates.Travelling across the British Isles, the programme uncovers how local conditions shape what gardeners can grow. We'll hear stories from the subtropical gardens of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, to the urban heat islands of London and the dry conditions of East Anglia before ending up in one gardener's rather chilly frost pocket.Along the way, the panel suggests plants for coastal walls, city streets and challenging shade, explore exotic species thriving in unexpected places, and offer advice on everything from tropical-style planting to sweetcorn cultivation.Plus, a visit to St Michael's Mount, and Derek Jarman's garden in Dungeness.Producer: Rahnee Prescod Assistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4* If listening on BBC Sounds and you wish to view the plant list, please go to the Gardeners' Question Time website and open this week's episode page.Tickets are available for the BBC Radio 4 Gardeners' Question Time Summer Party 2026 held at RHS Garden Wisley on Saturday 5th September. Information and ticket details can be accessed via: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/gardeners-question-time-summer-garden-party

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony, gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony is joined by his guest Alice Babij (Bobby) today.  Father greets everyone and they briefly chat about the need to know the saints, read about them and see their humanity.  After prayer, Father talks about the life of St. Jane de Chantal, who's official feast day is August 12th but was honored on August 21st in traditional liturgical calendar.  He reads from her writings as he continues to emphasize the need for saints in today's time.  After a break, Father welcomes back Alice Babij (Bobby) who introduces the book “The Chaplet of St. Michael”, by Rev Scott Haynes.  The book explores the saint's chaplet, known as the Rosary of the Angels.  It honors St. Michael and the nine Angelic Choirs.  It was approved and indulgenced by the venerable Pope Pius IX in 1851.  Those who pray this chaplet have an escort of nine angels and daily prayer of this chaplet delivers his continual assistance and delivery from purgatory.  The book is available at priestlypress.com.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com

The Guardians coach previews his team's upcoming season

St. Michael's College gets permission to tap into its restricted endowment as the school navigates financial woes, Vermont Democrats embrace their new de facto leader and New England firefighters help put out blazes out west.

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony, gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony is joined by his guest Alice Babij (Bobby) today.  Father greets everyone and after a quick intro he leads us in praying the Chaplet of St. Michael.  After a break, Father discusses the Assumption, the feast that will be celebrate on August 15th.  After a break, Father discusses todays saint of the day, St. Maximilian of Kolbe, who was devoted to Our Lady, he gave up his life for another prisoner at Auschwitz as he was old and the other prisoner was young with a family.  Father then welcomes back Alice Babij (Bobby) to wrap up the discussion on the various miracles attributed to the seven sanctuaries as discussed in the book, “The Sword of Michael”, by Rev. Scott Haynes. The book explores the mysterious alignment of seven churches across Europe that appear to represent a sword. The book explores this alignment as it delves into historical details, miracles, and spiritual significance of the sanctuaries.  The book is available at priestlypress.com.  The show is closed with the shared stories regarding the protections of St. Michael and the importance of invoking our saints for protections.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony, gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony is joined by his guest Alice Babij (Bobby) today.  Father greets everyone and mentions that today's honored saint is Sts. Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs then leads us in prayer.  After prayer Father talks about yesterday's Feast of the Transfiguration and shares from its readings, reflecting on the state of our society and its rejection of Christianity.  After a break, Father welcome back Alice Babij (Bobby) to continue the discussion on the book previously introduced, “The Sword of Michael”, by Rev. Scott Haynes. The book explores the mysterious alignment of seven churches across Europe that appears to represent a sword. The book explores this alignment as it delves into historical details, miracles, and spiritual significance of the sanctuaries.  Today Alice focuses on the miracles attributed to each of the seven churches.  The book is available at priestlypress.com.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com 

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship ~  Saturday:  - Newmarket-on-Fergus v Sixmilebridge (Tulla, 1pm) - Kilmaley v Wolfe Tones Shannon (Clarecastle, 2pm) - Éire Óg v Scariff (Ennis, 4pm) - Inagh-Kilnamona v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Ruan, 5pm) - Cratloe v O'Callaghan's Mills (Sixmilebridge, 6pm) Sunday:  - Ballyea v Clonlara (Cratloe, 1pm) - Crusheen v Broadford (Ennis, 2pm) - Clooney-Quin v Feakle (Tulla, 3:30pm) ~ 2026 Clare Ladies Club Football Championship ~ - The 2026 Clare ladies club football championship are underway this weekend with games across each of the grades at adult level  -  Kilmihil's senior title defence begins with a home tie against Eire Óg at St Michael's Park on Sunday afternoon. For just the second time in their history, the West Clare side enter the championship as holders.   - Kilmurry Ibrickane will also have home advantage when they open their season against Doora Barefield in Quilty. These sides met in the championship final in 2024 where Kilmurry came out on top to win their maiden title  Image (c) Clare FM

Welcome back to the history of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham. This is episode 286 - Johannesburg is proclaimed but the flow of water and cash provs challenging. We'll start however, with the Orange Free State. Its president Johannes Brand was certainly carved from an original chunk of Boer marble — even the British empire recognized his magnificence, at least, Queen Victoria, who was knighted him. Brand was one of the main movers behind the first attempt at uniting the Boer Republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free State but the open hostility by Paul Kruger and the Burghers of the Transvaal scuttled his plans. President Brand had been voted into office in 1872 and for the next 20 years, the Free State was characterised by relative tranquility and modest prosperity. After Britain formally annexed Basutoland and Griqualand West, the Free State experienced a few ructions, but there was little friction between the Afrikaaners and their English compatriots. Brand was steadfast in his belief that the Republics should remain neutral when it came to Great Britain, while Paul Kruger's Transvaal was openly hostile to London. The Free State leader was a warded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Victoria in 1882, turning Brand into Sir Johannes Brand. That rankled the still more. Kruger wanted utter independence, whereas Brand was willing to negotiate based on what was best for the Free State. A deeply religious man, Johannes Brand was extremely popular with the burghers of the Orange Free State, and his expression "alles zal recht komen als elkeen zijn plicht doet" (all will be well if everyone does his duty) is one of the most recognisable sayings of his presidency. Nor were there serious difficulties with black Free Staters, mainly because in the Free State, blacks had no rights and couldn't own land and avoided the territory. It wasn't like the Cape, where jobs abounded. In 1885, there were about an equal number of blacks and whites living in the Free State, with the independent Basutoland on the eastern border and territory around Thaba ‘Nchu prosperous under Basutho chief, Moroka the second. The Total population of the Free State in 1885 was 140 000 — smaller than most counties in England, which is amazing because the Free State was almost exactly the same size as the whole of England. Free State is 129 825 square kilometers, England is 130 279 square kilos. The Free State also lay directly between the Cape, which England controlled, and the Transvaal, which it thought of as a suzereignty. The reason for all this preamble is that railways were coming to South Africa, albeit slowly. In 1885, there were only 1 318 miles of track in operation and 1 213 of those were in the Cape, 115 miles in Natal. By contrast, 5 133 miles of track had been laid in Australia, and even New Zealand had longer lines - 1 486 miles. The new gold fields of the Witwatersrand were going to need railway lines urgently. By the end of July 1886 a crowd of 600 diggers had rushed to the district and had camped on two main farms, Turftontein and Doornfontein. Unlike the early rush to Kimberley, in this case there were no black diggers because of the discriminatory legislation prohibiting blacks from owning claims in the Transvaal. The South African Republic had passed a law in 1885 explicitly excluding blacks from buying or working their own claims or even dealing in precious stones and metals. They were practicing their race-based legislating for a much more refined version which would pop up in the 20th Century. But there was another reason which haunts Johannesburg to this day — there was very little water particularly during winter. Millions of litres were required to wash the ore and sieve the gold, no water, no mining. Providing water was going to cost a fortune, something beyond the cash flow of small operators.

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Hour 2 for 7/8/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and discuss Elizabeth's farewell (1:00). Then, Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, O Praem discusses his new book on St. Michael (37:33) and the St. Michael Prayer (46:38). Link: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/saint-michael-the-archangel-through-the-ages/