Podcasts about true presence

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New. Whether you're watching on your own, with daughters or friends, or leading a parish study, this series is an invitation to grow as a woman of faith and grace, reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries of Jesus.

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New. Whether you're watching on your own, with daughters or friends, or leading a parish study, this series is an invitation to grow as a woman of faith and grace, reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries of Jesus.

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

In the well known biblical account that takes place on the Road to Emmaus, sometimes people overlook the detail when Jesus shares the meal with Cleopus and his traveling companion. The story tells us that Jesus takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to them. Perhaps there is more to the story.

Read OnlineThat very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. Luke 24:13–16Why were these two disciples prevented from recognizing Jesus when He appeared to them on Easter Sunday? Earlier that morning, as Luke recounts (Luke 24:1–12), Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary—the mother of James—and other unnamed disciples found the tomb empty. While they were there, “two men in dazzling garments appeared to them” proclaiming that Jesus had risen. When the women told the rest of the disciples, their story “seemed like nonsense, and they did not believe them.” Surprisingly, for some of the disciples, Jesus' Resurrection was not immediately a cause for rejoicing—it was a cause for uncertainty and, sadly, disbelief.Today's Gospel recounts what happened later that day when two disciples who had heard the women's testimony took a seven-mile walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus. In John's Gospel, when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, she didn't recognize Him until He said her name, “Mary!” (John 20:16). By speaking her name, Jesus not only showed He knew her but also revealed His resurrected presence to her.When Jesus appeared to the two disciples walking to Emmaus, He revealed Himself in a different way. He walked with them, allowed them to express their confusion and even doubt, and then interpreted the Scriptures to them, beginning with Moses, so they understood how the Scriptures pointed to Him as the Messiah.So back to our original question: Why were the eyes of these two disciples prevented from recognizing Jesus when He appeared to them? Because faith in the Resurrection doesn't come from physical sight alone; it comes by hearing and understanding the Word of God, which opens our hearts to believe. Jesus preached the Gospel to these two disciples, and through that preaching, they came to believe.The story of Emmaus not only recounts an encounter with the risen Christ but also offers a model for our own encounter with Him in the Mass. First, the Word of God is read and preached. Then, the bread and wine are consecrated into the True Presence of Jesus, which we consume. In the story of Emmaus, Jesus' preaching inspired faith in these disciples. Once they understood and believed, Jesus “took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that, their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight” (Luke 24:30–31). In this breaking of the bread, they recognized Him. Jesus had given them faith through the Word of God and nourished that faith with the Eucharist.Why did Jesus vanish at that moment? Because He now dwelled within their souls—a presence sustained each time we receive Him in the Eucharist, His True Presence entering our own hearts and lives. His bodily presence was no longer necessary for them; they now carried Him within. The Word of God instills faith, preparing our hearts, and the Eucharist brings us into intimate union with our Lord, who dwells within us.Reflect today on how you encounter Jesus in the Mass. At Mass, Jesus appears to us in the exact way we need Him, through Word and Sacrament. When we listen to the Word of God, internalize it, and let it spark deeper faith in our hearts, we have truly met our Lord. When we kneel before the Eucharist and consume Him in Holy Communion, Jesus is even more intimately present to us than if He were physically before us. Each Communion infinitely blesses our souls, for through this gift, Jesus enters and makes our souls His sanctuary.My Eucharistic Lord, You truly come to us every time we participate in the Mass. Please help me to make my participation in the Mass a reflection of the encounter of these two disciples on the way to Emmaus. Open my mind to the gift of faith as I hear Your Word proclaimed and preached. With faith, may I then receive You openly in Holy Communion, so that my soul will become a sanctuary in which Your resurrected presence may dwell. Jesus, I trust in You and welcome You with all my heart.Image: Christ's Appearance to the two Disciples journeying to Emmaus.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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Learning Lessons in Tanya chapter 39 we continue connecting to the higher worlds of Beyond-words Understanding into the realm of Bitul, true Essence and Yosef Hatzaddick's realm of higher Source Avodas Hashem. Being Chanukah and letting go by staying in Efrat dwvening by Shirat David, we venture to the Tolna Rebbe in Yerushalyim. All my sons come and together we connect to a true Tzaddick especially in the realms of Torah & Avodah. Cover

We continue learning in Likutei Moharan Torah 40 at TheFamilyMinyan.com aka Shtiebel, Rebbe Nachman helps us fix our Emuna with Journeys of Daas. Fixing Our Bital Torah with true Knowledge, knowing Hashem through Torah & Deep Life Experiences. Praying daily with the mindset of Abundance mamesh... etc... Cover Photo is The Place of Daas, the Destination, my third son MDG facing the place of the Beit Hamikdash bkorov mamesh....Join our Chanukah Tour @unityconcertfl

Such a blessing that Breslov Torah and Tefilah is growing at The Breslov Yeshiva led by Rav Berel Simpser & R Dovid Kalmus with friends like Nissim Black, Akiva Nachman from the House of Lev and R Yehuda aka DJ Hudacris & Oryahh all apart of the flow... We discussed “the Power of Rebbe Nachman's teaching of Nekutod Tovot…” By Eli Goldsmith x Unity Bookings…https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRg_iCljbT5/?igsh=djNzYXBtMHljaXNsCover

We begin a new Torah in Likutei Moharan 40, focusing on the Journeys of Bnei Yisrael from צא to this week's Parsha, to ויצא יעקב. We discuss the inner journey of Emuna. Referring to Gedale Fenster's new Sefer "Surrender," we recognize the connection in opposition to Addiction, and the importance of exploring the inner world. Dr. Sarno's books guide us toward inner healing & hard work, helping us face our emotional, mental, and, our addition, spiritual pain.. Therefore, by dealing with the root level, Rebbe Nachman's advice is the most cost-free form of medical alternatives. Cover pic a recent journey ✨️ fixing ✨️ Emuna even in London (bro in law too), all the more so, on the approaching North American Chanukah Tour - UnityConcertFL.Com...NEW United Souls 58 - Unity Inspires Projects "the Good Points, Charlie Kirk Legacy, Hashem is True Presence & Unifying Business, Friendship & Family!" https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-f0f?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #unitedsouls #goodpoints #charliekirklegacy #presence #unifying #truth #business #friends #family...

Our 17th Relationship Flow Session we distinguished between Moshe Rabbeinu able to reveal this Nekudah Tovah from the Depths of the night & suffering in the Exile to Dovid Hamelech Revealed Holy Song of Midnight

Learning Lessons of Tanya chapter 39 we continue the discussion on elevating Torah Mitzvot, from the emotionally connected Angels

We continue learning from Rebbe Nachman ben Faiga Simcha Likutei Moharan Torah 39 on bringing blessings of peace & abundance in our lives. Our focus, as always at the Shtiebel aka TheFamilyMinyan.com, is the mindset of Chizzuk; even when discussing the challenging issue of Brit Kodesh, we insert the confident Simchadik advice.Cover pic

The Inner Intent, aka the Kavan,a is the Soul to the Body of Mitzvot. Emuna Peshuta awakening The Hidden Love in the merit of the Avot Patriarchs and Imahot Matriarchs - The Baal Hatanaya reveals in Lessons in Tanya Chapter 38 a strong focus on Chizzuk From Chassidus aligned bH for the Shtiebel aka TheFamilyMinyan.com.Cover

We discussed ahead in Likutei Halachos 1 13 the important of strengthening ourselves like Dovid HaMelech in the Avodah of Chatzot aka waking up Midnight hours to the Service of Hashem. The key is the hidden point of goodness gives us that ability like the holy songs that plays with our good notes

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We continued learning a challenging Lessons in Tanya Chapter 38 with a focus on Chizzuk from Chassidus in TheFamilyMinyan.com, aka Shtiebel. Open up Creation with concepts of Tzimtzum and Or... Mitzvos and Kavana... The modern-day Akedut Yitzchak and a need for "the Sarah Accords..."This is the cover photo

We reintroduce Chizzuk from Chassidus Series hosted by the Shtiebel aka the Family Minyan and make a Siyum of Rabeinu Nachman ben Faiga Simcha Torah 38... Months of discussing the secrets of Tefilin, Binah aka Understanding and fixing our speech. All with Avraham Avinu's special light of Toras Chessed etc... Cover pic from our fire

The 13th Session at Shirat David Efrat with Rsv Shlomo Katz's blessing we focus on the PHD Success - we discuss based on Rebbe Nachman's Student Rebbe Natan's Likutei Halachos Torah 1 12a/b in the “Waking up Early” section of Shulchan Aruch the importance of Shinning like the stars

9/25/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Dominic Bouck/ Pablo Kay John, Glen and Sarah chat about attack on ICE agents, Cal Raleigh's home run record and play What's That Sound. Fr. Dominic speaks to a study that revealed how traditional liturgical practices bring people more reverence and closer to the True Presence and in conjunction to the faith. Pablo shares news making headlines in the Catholic Church including the priest that received a miracle from Pier Giorgio Frassati and how he met Pope Leo.

This episode of Purposely Catholic features Dr. Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher and professor at Boston College. The discussion explores the wisdom of the Church, the true key to joy in life, and Dr. Kreeft's journey from Calvinism to Catholicism. His insights blend philosophy, faith, and personal experience in a way that's both thought-provoking and deeply encouraging.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:35 Introducing Dr. Peter Kreeft02:50 The Journey from Calvinism to Catholicism05:50 Understanding the Importance of the Sacraments09:40 The Role of the Early Church Fathers15:30 Experiencing the True Presence of Christ16:45 Idolizing the Scriptures?21:30 Conversion to Catholic25:50 The Beauty of the Church and it's Architecture31:30 What does "mystery" mean?35:30 Finding the Joy41:45 ALL things work together for good?49:00 God is in control no matter what!56:00 Embracing the tension of Opposites01:03:15 Exploring Life after Death✴️

Eucharist is the source a summit of our Catholic Faith. Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. We who know this are called to spread devotion to the Eucharist in our daily lives. This blogcast explores “Being a Eucharistic Missionary" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Patrick Laorden and read by Meghan Abando.I did not have a chance to attend the Eucharistic Congress last month. However, I did have the pleasure of reading the book For the Life of the World: Invited to Eucharistic Mission by Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Tim Glemkowski. The book outlines four essential pillars to being a Eucharistic missionary: Eucharistic encounter, Eucharistic identity, Eucharistic life, and Eucharistic mission. On the feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, a great example of a Eucharistic missionary, let us seek her intercession to bear a Eucharistic presence in the world!Eucharistic EncounterThe life of a Eucharistic missionary starts with an encounter. We are reminded of what Pope Benedict XVI said in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), “Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction,” (no. 1). Bishop Cozzens notes four essential elements to an encounter with Jesus: realizing that Jesus is God, experiencing one's own unworthiness, discovery that one is intimately loved, and being invited to follow him in a new life. We see these elements unfold in St. Teresa's own life when she encountered Jesus in the poor.Eucharistic IdentityOur identity is essential to our mission. Bishop Cozzens noted that Jesus never had an identity crisis. Before Jesus began his public ministry, he submitted himself to God to be baptized. Bishop Cozzens highlights three essential principles to Eucharisic identity: relationship, identity, and mission. He writes, “This is the basic point: We were created by God to be in relationship, and from our relationship we know who we are — our identity. When we know who we are, then we know how we should act and what we should do — our mission,” (pg. 50). When St. Teresa encountered Jesus in the poor, she experienced a call within a call: to assume a new identity by leaving the Sisters of Loretto and founding the Missionaries of Charity.Eucharistic LifeWe are called to a Eucharistic life, to be in communion with Christ. Bishop Cozzens notes that this communion with Christ is how we mark ourselves as the Church. Fr. Roger Landry in a 2022 article in the National Catholic Register entitled, “The Eucharistic Life of St. Teresa of Calcutta,” noted how St. Teresa compared the Missionaries of Charity's work to the Blessed Mother: ​“Every Holy Communion fills us with Jesus and we must, with our Lady, go in haste to give him to others. For her, it was on her first Holy Communion day that Jesus came into her life and so for all of us, also. He made himself the Bread of Life so that we too, like Mary, become full of Jesus. We too, like her, should be in haste to give him to others. We too, like her, serve others.”We receive Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass, and we are called to give him to others through a life of service. Bishop Cozzens explains that receiving Holy Communion is a covenantal act. “This is why we say ‘Amen,' which is a covenantal act. To receive Holy Communion is to say: ‘I want to live in this covenant with you. I want to live in communion with you, Lord.' This means I must also live in communion with the Church, Christ's Body,” (pg. 62).Eucharistic MissionThe Church, in her essence, is missionary. Bishop Cozzens notes that our mission was not invented or decided by us, rather given to us from Jesus. This mission is ad gentes or “to the nations”. The challenge today is that we no longer live in a Christian world. Pope Francis, in a 2019 address to the Roman Curia, said, “We are no longer living in a Christian world, because faith – especially in Europe, but also in a large part of the West – is no longer an evident presupposition of social life; indeed, faith is often rejected, derided, marginalized and ridiculed.”We, who have experienced an encounter with Christ, whose identity has been revealed through this encounter, and who have been called to share in this Eucharistic life, are to be a beacon of light to those who have fallen away from their faith or have never experienced Christ. St. Teresa once said, “We must know that we have been created for greater things, not just to be a number in the world, not just to go for diplomas and degrees, this work and that work. We have been created in order to love and to be loved.” This is what it means to be a Eucharistic missionary.St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us! Author:​Patrick Laorden serves as a Grants Associate for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in Hartford, CT. Resources:Listen to On Mission: Eucharistic Revival: Year of MissionRead and learn about Eucharistic RevivalRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

EWTN News takes you on the journey to renew Catholics' faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist during America's three-year National Eucharistic Revival. From its launch in 2022, to four cross-country pilgrimages and the historic National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, Catholics across the nation gathered in prayer, worship, and public witness. In 2025, the revival reached its conclusion with a final pilgrimage and closing celebrations in Los Angeles — marking a milestone moment for the Catholic Church in America. Join EWTN News for a one-hour special: "America's National Eucharistic Revival: The True Presence of Christ."

Eucharistic processions have been a tradition in the Catholic Church for countless years. Recently, the Church in the United States celebrated the National Eucharistic Congress, which culminated four national Eucharistic processions and pilgrimage routes. This blogcast explores “Pilgrimage and the Eucharist as Food for the Journey" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.As you may know, we are in the final phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, “a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States to inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith”. This initiative is a response to the Holy Father's call for a “pastoral and missionary conversion which cannot leave things as they presently are” so that the Church in the United States might be “permanently in a state of mission” (Evangelii Gaudium, 25). This final phase known as the “Year of Mission” is a response to the preceding stages of diocesan and parish revival as well as the National Eucharistic Congress that was held July 17-21, 2024.One beautiful expression of this missionary dimension of the Eucharistic Revival was the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that took place leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress. The first of its kind, and one of the largest Eucharistic processions in history, consisted of four routes beginning at the northern, southern, eastern, and western parts of the United States. The routes formed the shape of a cross as pilgrims journeyed with the Blessed Sacrament across the whole country, blessing over 6,000 miles of our nation.Participants in the pilgrimage attended Mass every day of their journey and had regular evenings of reflection and adoration. After traveling for about two months, all four branches of the Pilgrimage met in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. I was privileged to join a moment of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage along the northern route, known as the Marian route, which began at the headwaters of the Mississippi and wound its way through the midwestern United States.As the pilgrimage passed through Notre Dame, IN over the course of a weekend, I was able to attend a couple of the specially planned events. One was a musical entitled “Behold God's Love: A Eucharistic Musical,” which drew inspiration from mystery plays performed on the feast of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ) in the Middle Ages. These plays presented moments from salvation history. The other special event was Sunday Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart followed by a procession around the university's campus, culminating in Benediction offered from the steps of the Main Building.It was such a gift to join pilgrims, some of whom had been part of the route from the beginning, in a tangible manifestation of our life as “the pilgrim Church on earth”, the people of God on their way to their heavenly homeland. It provided an opportunity to reflect in a special way on one of the many names with which we refer to the Eucharist, one that evokes a certain aspect of the “inexhaustible richness of this sacrament” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1328). Viaticum, a Latin word that means provision for the journey, is a particularly fitting name to contemplate in the context of this pilgrimage, as the Eucharist is the spiritual food which sustains and nourishes us. Certainly, it was the source of sustenance for those making the cross-country journey over the course of several weeks. Yet this pilgrimage (and all pilgrimages) was undertaken to call to mind our common human condition as those marching onward “ ‘following the narrow way of the cross,' toward the heavenly banquet” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1344), when we can all be seated at the table of the Kingdom of God. ​The Eucharist as viaticum gives us the graces we need for each day as we advance along our earthly pilgrimage. Each step of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reminds us that our entire lives and every place in which we find ourselves can be holy, consecrated by the presence of our Lord. When we receive the Lord in the Eucharist and accept the call to be sent forth on mission to every part of the world, we experience “a foretaste of that heavenly liturgy which is celebrated in the Holy City of Jerusalem toward which we journey as pilgrims, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God, Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1090). The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, whether or not you were able to join it, shows a visible bond of communion that assures “the unity of the pilgrim Church” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 815) and reminds us that we do not  have to journey to far-off holy places to go on mission. Every place our feet touch can be holy ground if, as we tread it, we seek to draw ever closer to our Eucharistic Lord, who longs to make himself present to us and to all, not only in the Mass, but in every moment. Author:Fatima Monterrubio Cruess is the Resource Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center. In this role, she assists in the creation and use of the Center's content and resources in both English and Spanish. Resources:Listen to On Mission podcast Catholic Feast Days AppRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Terry Modica, author of “The Father's Heart: Meet the Real Abba Father: Book One: 10 Spiritual Exercises to Heal from the Wounds of the Heart” En Route Books & Media (July 3, 2024). About the Book: The Father's Heart is written to help you experience the wonderfulness of the True Father's heart so that your faith can be set free to reach its full potential. It's an inspirational guide to healing that will enable you to experience God the Father as he truly is, using scriptures, true life stories, and theological reflection. In it, we'll identify and overcome the most common misconceptions that interfere with faith in God. Unveil the heart of God as a loving Father through this inspiring book. Learn how His love can transform your life and bring healing. What are you seeking from God your Father? How close do you feel to the Father's heart? Do you know that, if what you want is good and God doesn't have a better plan, you already have what you seek? It often takes time for it to be revealed and understood, but God has already granted it because he loves you far more than you realize. To help guide your interview, we have prepared the following questions for your consideration:: 1. How and why did you become Catholic? 2. You got involved in the occult when you were a teenager. How did that affect your Christian faith? 3. How did your life change when you became Catholic? 4. Tell us about your apostolate. What does Good News Ministries do? 5. What inspired you to write your book(s)? 6. Why do many find it difficult to feel close to God the Father? 7. How did your relationship with your own father affect your faith life? 8. How did you come to know God as a loving Father? 9. What has happened in our society that undermines faith in the Father? 10. Explain how the breakdown of families has affected attendance at church. What can parishes do about this? About Terry: Terry Modica is executive director of Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay (gnm.org), which she founded with her husband Ralph in 1995 to help people grow closer to Christ and enter the embrace of the Father, then serve as evangelizers empowered by the Holy Spirit. As a leader in lay apostleship and a pioneer in using internet technologies for Catholic outreach since 1996, her ministry is international. As a writer, her first article was published in 1982. Since 1988, she has been a book author, speaker, prolific writer of daily reflections and many other works, and a spiritual director. Terry has a Bachelor's Degree in theology from Cloverdale College and certifications in two Lay Pastoral Ministry institutes. Since becoming Catholic in 1977, she has served the Church in a wide variety of parish and diocesan ministries, on staff and as a volunteer. She has been vetted by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay is included in the Official Catholic Directory. Her personal testimony, shared at speaking engagements and in her writings, includes how the Holy Spirit brought her into the Catholic faith in 1977 by giving her instant faith in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and how a few years later Jesus introduced her to God the Father (her human dad was emotionally and spiritually distant) and to the Blessed Mother (raised a Protestant, it took a miracle to start that relationship). We at Newman Communications would be thrilled to arrange an interview with Terry to discuss her book, personal experiences, and insights. If you're interested, please let me know your availability and any specific topics you'd like Terry to cover.

Send us a textWhat if everything you thought you knew about being "cool" was actually holding you back from embodying true presence? In this kickoff to "The Rebirth of Cool" series, we strip away decades of cultural conditioning to reveal a profound truth: authentic coolness isn't about your outfit, your status, or how hard you try to impress others – it's about the frequency you naturally emit when your nervous system is regulated and your spirit is aligned.Modern men have been trapped in perpetual performance mode, exhausting themselves with social tap dancing and validation-seeking behaviors. We've confused signaling (unconsciously broadcasting insecurity) with genuine signal (radiating calm presence that needs no spotlight). This episode delves deep into nervous system dominance – explaining how the calmest person in any room naturally commands gravity without demanding attention.The conversation offers transformative insights into five performance patterns men need to shed immediately: over-explaining, the nervous "apology smile," filling silence, rushed movements, and digital validation seeking. In their place, I share a practical daily framework for recalibrating your frequency, protecting your energy, and restoring your natural presence through morning anchoring, midday recentering, and intentional recovery practices.Ready to move beyond performing and start radiating? This episode introduces a powerful seven-day protocol designed as a full nervous system reset – gradually shifting you from trying to be impressive to being so deeply grounded that people feel you before they see you. Because at your core, you don't need to become cool – you just need to remember the version of yourself that existed before the world taught you to perform."True mastery is found in the details. The way you handle the little things defines the way you handle everything."

Send us a textIn this episode, we share a powerful story from the life of St. Magdalen de Pazzi, who witnessed a soul in purgatory condemned to kneel in flames before the Blessed Sacrament—a consequence of receiving Holy Communion with indifference.#Eucharist #Purgatory #CatholicFaith #BlessedSacrament #CatholicMysticsSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Patrick answers questions about the validity of mass from home, fasting before Communion, Church's teaching on True Presence and importance of feast days in the Church.   Patrick answers email questions about valid mass from home, why we believe Mary was immaculately conceived and why some bishops are not valid in certain rites of the Church.   Julie - What is the reason behind fasting an hour before Holy Communion? Can I have coffee and donuts after mass?   Patrick takes a deep dive in explaining the importance of belief in the True Presence and why the Church says the Eucharist is truly Jesus.   Michael - How does the Church decide to move feast days on the calendar?

10/28/24 6am CT Hour - Vicki Yamasaki/ Mike McDonald   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Presidential election, MLB Playoffs ad spin the disk for Mystery Music Monday.   Vicki relays what a national survey of Catholics found about belief in the True Presence of Jesus in Eucharist.   Mike discusses why many Catholics have been turned off by Kamala Harris' stance on abortion as health care.

The Vigil Project is a nonprofit Catholic apostolate and collective of musical artists dedicated to leading people to an encounter with God through music. Their work stretches from the liturgy to everyday life, from Sunday worship and Feast Days to Tuesday afternoons waiting in a carpool line. Their goal is to offer and support excellence and reverence in music in all of these moments. The Vigil Project has ten albums available, they create communities for Catholic musicians, and they offer retreats and courses for musicians and music leaders. Today the Vigil Project's Director of Mission Advancement joins me to talk about the work of their apostolate and the people they serve. Andrew Goldstein is himself a Catholic musician who, for ten years, served as a church music director. Before coming to the Vigil Project, he co-founded Seattle's critically acclaimed chamber music series, Emerald City Music. He has also led chamber music festivals, and worked to guide orchestras and opera houses.After our conversation today, stick around till the very end of this episode so you can hear one of the devotional songs that Andrew shared with us from The Vigil Project, one which appears on their album “True Presence.” Follow-up Resources:Visit The Vigil Project online at thevigilproject.com.The Vigil Project's monthly newsletter is available at thevigilproject.com/subscribeLearn about the Catholic Musician Community at catholicmusician.org.The song at the end of this episode comes from the album, “True Presence.” Stream that album on any service, here. Their full catalog of music is available at thevigilproject.com/listenLearn more about the Catholic Musician Retreat at thevigilproject.com/catholic-musician-retreatLearn more about the Meaning of Music film project at thevigilproject.com/meaningofmusicChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP currently serves as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018.     In Today's Show: There seems to be a missing section of Jeremiah in my modern Bible that is still there in Douay-Rheims translation? The Church banned images depicting God in the form of a man with three faces, could you speak on this? When receiving the Eucharist at the TLM. Can I receive standing at the altar rail for medical reasons? What is Canon's opinion on Pope Francis' comment on all religions leading to heaven? Are we supposed to be kneeling during the mass while the tabernacle is opened? Addressing what happens to canonization portraits. Does the praying mantis' name have any religious background to it? What would be the correct response if someone was inviting you to their church (not Catholic)? What is the best way to introduce someone to Catholicism? Why were the prayers in the traditional Latin Mass changed so much in the Novus Ordo? Is Jesus present in Protestant churches? Canon's comments on the Gospel of St. John and how it relates to discussing the True Presence with Protestants.   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

This blogcast explores “The Practice of Wonder” written by Erin Donn and read by Tom Carani.In this blog post, Erin encourages us to recognize the beauty and wonder that can be found all around us. One of my favorite things about children is the sense of wonder that they naturally possess. Despite the ordinariness and repetition of their days, their lives are marked by wonder. As children go through the simple events that make up their days, they are able to see the awesome newness all around them: a colorful beetle in the garden, a new color made when mixing paints, sounding out a new word for the first time. It is true that as adults there may be fewer things for us to discover and learn; we've figured out how most things work and generally know what to expect from an event or situation. But, what if we still let ourselves be open to the wonder around us and approached situations with more curiosity? When we have conversations with friends, we can marvel at their goodness and how God is working in their lives. When we take the dog for a walk, we can leave our phone at home and soak in the sights and sounds around us. We can take time to cultivate a hobby or learn a new skill. These events might not be novel, but they can offer us an opportunity to slow down and see what newness God may be speaking into them. This sense of wonder can be cultivated in our spiritual lives, too. God wants us to wonder at Him, to be captivated by Him, to enter the mystery of His presence among us. The great mysteries of the Church aren't matters to be solved or rationally understood; rather, they are truths meant to be pondered ever more deeply. What better disposition than one of wonder with which to enter into these mysteries? We can give our “rapt attention” and “astonishment” to Jesus' True Presence in the Eucharist or to contemplating the ways God has worked in the lives of people throughout scripture. Like children encountering the newness right in front of them, we can ask God to fill us with a spirit of wonder when we go to pray or experience the sacraments. In this way He can transform the parts of our spiritual lives that may just feel routine and ordinary into moving encounters of His perpetual newness. Author:Erin Donn serves as the parish missionary at Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, DC.  Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Episode 938 (13:09) In this episode: Homilist: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan; Story of a neighbor who found her church changed all the furniture and music; The consistent teaching of the Catholic Church about the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ's true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ's true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, there are also growing fears that Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will soon engage in an all-out war. And a new study reveals some eye-opening numbers on the faithful and their attitude on the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Did you know that animals can recognize the True Presence? This episode is filled with incredible stories of animals and the Eucharist! Moms, listen to the end for a special interview with lots of Catholic book suggestions!---You can find resources, printables, and other things mentioned in this podcast below as well as at holyheroesfun.com. Thanks for listening and make sure you subscribe and share with a friend!---This week's sponsor—Prayer Pillowcases: https://holyheroes.com/collections/prayer-pillowcases Glory Stories CD Vol. 6: St. Anthony of Padua MP3 Download: https://holyheroes.com/products/saint-anthony-glory-stories-mp3-downloadGlory Stories CD Vol. 6: St. Anthony of Padua Audio CD: https://holyheroes.com/products/glory-stories-cd-vol-6-saint-joan-of-arc-saint-anthonyThe Joyful Mysteries: Holy Heroes MP3 instant download: https://holyheroes.com/products/the-joyful-mysteries-holy-heroes-mp3-downloadThe Joyful Mysteries: Holy Heroes Audio CD: https://holyheroes.com/products/the-joyful-mysteries-holy-heroes-cdGood Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids (for ages 7 and up): https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-picturesGood Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. (for ages 3-6): https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-pictures-jr

Belief in the True Presence(Father's Day Sunday June 16th 2024AD) by Duchovny Dom Monastery

Tim Glemkowski is the Chief Executive Officer for the National Eucharistic Congress. In this episode, he shares his testimony and how it brought him to this important role in the Eucharistic Congress. He shares what he has learned as a leader and the relationships he's built through the role. He also discusses why such few Catholics believe in the True Presence and what we can do to increase encounter and devotion. Book: Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

How do I explain redemptive suffering?, and is there anything in the Bible that will better help me to understand the True Presence?

Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

My guest today is Mr. Light Watkins, a meditation teacher and expert. Light has authored a series of books on meditation, including "Bliss More," "The Inner Gym," and his latest creation - an exploration of spiritual minimalism titled "Travel Light." In the course of our discussion, Light shares his journey of living with nothing more than a backpack's worth of belongings. Light is not against "stuff" or "nice things," but he had an intense calling to offload all of his physical objects to live a minimalist life. He doesn't think it is forever, but he shares his experience and insightful lessons from these past five years. One of the great reminders that Light talks about and that struck me was that there are the mechanics of meditating, and what keeps most of us from it is not understanding, learning, and practicing the mechanics. If you want to learn more about that, he really dives into meditation in his book "Bliss More." Light has a humble attitude and makes the pursuit of spirituality accessible. He reminds us that we can be the architect of our reality based on whatever is important to us. Enjoy! Podcast: The Light Show Speaking and all other info: www.lightwatkins.com Instagram: @lightwatkins Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We believe as Catholics that at every Mass the simple bread and wine are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. But do we need to receive both species, namely the Eucharist and the Precious Blood in order to receive ALL of Jesus? Today Fr. Mike explains the practice of intinction, dipping the Holy Eucharist into the chalice of the Precious Blood and when it's a bad idea and when it may be appropriate.