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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Sen. Alex Padilla (official photo) CA senator Padilla dragged from news conference when he tried to ask Homeland Security Secretary Noem a question Heavy rains, floods in South Africa kills dozens as climate crisis impacts African countries Activists planning “No Kings” rallies across country during Saturday military parade on Trump's birthday TX governor Abbot ordering 5,000 national guard and 2,000 state police to manage protests UN says complete collapse of internet and data services in Gaza paralyzing aid operations UN marks World Day against Child Labor, as millions of children denied fair chance The post CA senator Padilla dragged from immigration news conference when he tried to ask a question; South Africa floods kill dozens as climate crisis impacts African countries – June 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
We've been burning the midnight and 7am oils and as a result we're now the proud owners of a Switch 2! We each have a Switch 2, I mean. We're not sharing custody of one Switch 2. We've been hammering Mario Kart World all day so we've got some early first day impressions PLUS a big round-up of everything announced in Sony's State of Play and Ben reviews the indie puzzle platformer Bionic Bay!Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code FILTHY at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/filthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Conclave that made Cardinal Robert Prevost Pope Leo XIV was roiled by his predecessor's betrayal of Catholics and other people of faith in Communist China. Pope Francis reportedly agreed to a toxic secret deal with the Chinese Communist Party – and ignored the CCP's intensified efforts to destroy religion – hoping he'd be allowed to visit the People's Republic. Question: Were the cardinals' votes cast with the knowledge that Prevost had actually visited China “multiple times” and would “gladly” continue Francis' direction? Or did they only learn it, as we did, eleven days later? Saturday is the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. Pope Leo must answer that prayer by breaking with the Chinese Communists – not continue “the direction” of abandoning the real Church and submitting to their lethal, so-called “patriotic” one. Weigh in at RepealtheDeal.org. This is Frank Gaffney.
Join Aneeq Ur Rehman and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Hajj Fraud' and ‘Culture and Diversity' Hajj Fraud Have you dreamed of standing on Arafat's plains, only to see it shattered by deceit? Every year, Muslims save to fulfill Hajj, but fake agents and corrupt operators turn it into a nightmare. Hajj fraud is more than a crime—it's a betrayal of trust and faith. Pilgrims are scammed, stranded, or denied entry by unregistered agents promising ‘cheap packages.' Join us as we discuss how to spot scammers and stay safe on this sacred journey. Culture and Diversity Observed on May 21st, the World Day for Cultural Diversity celebrates the richness of global cultures. Join us as we explore how Islam promotes unity, compassion, and respect—encouraging believers to embrace diversity, not as division, but as a strength to learn from and cherish. Guests : Atta Ur Rahman Khalid Professor Alison Phipps (UNESCO Chair for Refugee Integration through Education, Languages and Arts at University of Glasgow) Omekongo Dibinga (Author, motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, and professor of cross-cultural communication at American University.) Producers : Mutbashra Ahmed, Manahil Khalid and Maria Ahmad Tooba
Fr. David Brzoska, M.Div., MA.SS., Chaplain at Saint John Vianney Center shares his vocation story and some of his early experiences as a priest. We conducted this interview to commemorate World Day of Prayer for Vocations which is celebrated annually in support of promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For more information about Chaplain Dave, visit https.www.sjvcenter.org/team/david-brzoska/ For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, visit us at https://www.sjvcenter.org/
Esty Dinur speaks with three panelists taking part in a program next week to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity. They discuss seed sovereignty, wild rice, and the legacies of colonialism. The post A Conversation on Seeds, Stories, and Solidarity appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
This is a clip from a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 11, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.
This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on May 11, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.
Friends of the Rosary,Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is Good Shepherd Sunday and Mother's Day. Congratulations to all moms!The Lord Jesus Christ, who is the true and Good Shepherd of our souls, says in the main reading today (John 10:27-30), "The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me."He knows each one of His sheep and gives His life for them.Today is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, instituted by Pope Paul VI in 1964.Yesterday, when Pope Leo XIV prayerfully visited the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, he urged people to be faithful to Mary.“As the Mother never abandons her children, you must also be faithful to the Mother,” he said.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• May 11, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
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In line with the recent World Day for Laboratory Animals on 24th April, we spoke with Savita Nutan, founder of Medicine Without Cruelty.In this episode Savita highlights the suffering of laboratory animals, how unreliable animal experiments are, and how poorly they translate to human health outcomes. As such Savita is committed to ending animal testing in science, medicine and dentistry.Her organisation's mission is to educate, advocate, and innovate, ensuring that scientific progress is achieved through humane and effective animal-free alternatives.And it seems that innovative technologies are revolutionising research and testing offering accurate, ethical and sustainable solutions without needing to use animals, so tune in to find out more about this important topic.To connect with Savita:https://medicinewithoutcruelty.com/
Jerome Teelucksingh is one of the leading men's rights activists. He is a senior lecturer at The University of the West Indies in Trinidad & Tobago (in the Caribbean). Jerome has published articles and spoken at academic conferences on masculinity, fatherhood and gender relations. In 1999, he initiated International Men's Day on 19 November in Trinidad and Tobago. Also, he would later begin the observance of World Day of the Boy Child on 16 May and The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men and Boys on 31 January. In 2022.Jerome's e-mail: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.comSupport the show
EHS International, a leading Irish provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions, has partnered with EHA Soft Solutions to adopt its mai platform that helps organisations move all their health, safety, and compliance tasks online - making them faster, clearer, and easier to manage. Replacing outdated, manual tracking systems with real-time oversight and mobile-first workflows, EHA Soft's mai platform helps centralise, digitise, and automate key compliance processes - from contractor oversight to audits, risk assessments, incident management, training, and chemical safety. By digitising these functions, organisations can stay aligned with ISO and regulatory standards, reduce risk, and eliminate paperwork. Headquartered in Cork, with offices in Dublin, Belfast, and London, EHS International was founded by Chris Mee in 2023. The company supports clients across Ireland and the UK with a full spectrum of consultancy, training, and fire safety services. On the new partnership, Chris Mee, Founder and CEO of EHS International, said: "Organisations today face growing pressure to show strong governance and control over risk. Through this partnership, we're delivering a digital-first solution that pairs proven software with real-world safety expertise, giving clients the clarity, control, and confidence they need. And it's just the first of several innovations we'll unveil this year." Developed over 25 years in Cork by EHA Soft Solutions, the mai platform is already used by global leaders to streamline compliance and reduce risk - and now serves as the technology engine behind EHS International's new digital offering. Dr Dan Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director of EHA Soft Solutions, added: "We're proud to partner with EHS International to address today's most urgent EHS challenges. The mai platform guides users through every stage of compliance - from onboarding and document control to risk tracking and real-time dashboards. With tools like online inductions, electronic permits, mobile inspections, and performance reporting, our system helps clients build safer workplaces and reduce administrative burden across their teams and supply chains." This launch coincides with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April), which this year highlights the impact of digitalisation on occupational safety systems. EHS International's new partnership directly responds to this trend, offering a scalable, future-ready solution for industries ranging from life sciences and manufacturing to construction, energy, and the public sector. For more, see ehsinternational.com See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
According to the gospel of Matthew, shortly after Jesus was born an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to flee with his family to Egypt, since King Herod was going to try to kill the new baby. They stayed there, according to Christian tradition, until Herod had died and it was safe to return. This incident, popularly known as the “flight to Egypt,” has inspired an array of artistic depictions. It has also inspired a popular pro-immigration argument: Christians should welcome those seeking safety in their country, because Jesus, too, was a refugee. The Vatican has even published various documents citing Jesus' refugee status. But was Jesus really a refugee? Would the Holy Family be granted refugee status, according to the laws and definitions of today? On this episode of the podcast, theologian and social ethicist Glenn Butner talks to the hosts about what it means to be a refugee, the significance of the flight to Egypt, whether it is accurate to call Jesus a refugee, and the theological implications of this topic. Butner is an associate professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and the author of multiple books on theology and social ethics, including Jesus the Refugee: Ancient Injustice and Modern Solidarity. You can learn more about this topic and Butner's work in these links. Jesus the Refugee: Ancient Injustice and Modern Solidarity, by D. Glenn Butner Jr. Jesus the Refugee: Ancient Injustice and Modern Solidarity | Fortress Press “Was Jesus a refugee?” by Alice Camille Was Jesus a refugee? - U.S. Catholic “Think of the Holy Family fleeing Herod and pray for migrants, pope says,” by Cindy Wooden Think of the Holy Family fleeing Herod and pray for migrants, pope says | National Catholic Reporter Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for the 93rd World Day of Migrants And Refugees Message on the occasion of the 93rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2007 (October 18, 2006) | BENEDICT XVI What is a refugee? Definition and Meaning What is a Refugee? Definition and Meaning | USA for UNHCR Refugees and Asylum Refugees and Asylum | USCIS Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries.
You are guided to integrate the practices of the week, expanding your vision of a peaceful environment to encompass both your inner and outer worlds. You'll cultivate the awareness that inner peace and a harmonious external environment are interconnected, empowering you to be a source of tranquility in your own life and the world around you. THIS WEEK'S THEME: Creating a Sanctuary of Stillness This 7-day series of guided meditations is designed to help you cultivate a sense of peace by focusing on your environment, both internal and external. Each day, you'll explore a different aspect of creating a peaceful environment, combining practical techniques with insights into the science behind why these practices work. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Explore the quiet center that exists within each of us, even amidst chaos. Create a peaceful environment to nurture your mind, body, and soul. THIS WEEK'S THEME: Creating a Sanctuary of Stillness This 7-day series of guided meditations is designed to help you cultivate a sense of peace by focusing on your environment, both internal and external. Each day, you'll explore a different aspect of creating a peaceful environment, combining practical techniques with insights into the science behind why these practices work. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES This is episode 7 of a 7-day meditation series titled, "Creating a Peaceful Environment" episodes 3297-3303. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Peaceful Oasis Explorer Each day, actively create a more peaceful environment in one small way. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: Day 1: Relaxation Visualization Day 2: Affirmation: "I radiate peace from within." Day 3: Relaxation Breathing *Inhale: 4 *Hold: 7 *Exhale: 8 Day 4: Anjali (Prayer) Mudra for inner peace Day 5: 4th Chakra for love and gratitude Day 6: Layer Meditation Techniques Day 7: Reflection + Introspection SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me at https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/thedailymeditationpodcast FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques posted at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: Get ready for an exciting journey with a new meditation technique daily, perfectly tailored to the week's theme! Infuse these powerful practices into the most stressful moments of your day to master difficult emotions. These dynamic techniques will help you tame the "monkey mind," keeping your thoughts from interrupting your meditation and bringing peace and focus to your life. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you meditate please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to more than 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission. RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller. I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes. **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate.
The Regine has crossed a red line by tossing innocent people into foreign concentration camps, brazenly defying orders from the nation's highest court, and offering only obvious lies and propaganda in defense. Now is the time for Americans to show their contempt and bring down the Orange Menace. World Day of Action is Saturday April 19th. www.charlesbursell.com
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In this newscast: Friday marked the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, a day observed by the United Nations to sound the alarm on the accelerating pace of global melting. Scientists who study Alaska glaciers spoke about their research to uncover how these rapidly changing systems affect our world; Sydney Isaacs-Hulstine is a Craig-based Lingìt and Haida artist. Raised in Klawock, Isaacs-Hulstine is an associate producer for children's TV show “Molly of Denali.” She recently wrote an episode for another show, “Work It Out Wombats.” It features an Alaska Native character that draws on Lingìt and Haida culture; The 76th annual Juneau Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament kicked off yesterday in Juneau. Throughout this week hundreds of people from across Southeast Alaska will attend to watch 50 games.
Bursting a Weather Forecaster's Balloon. That story and more on H2O Radio's weekly news report. Headlines: DOGE cuts will mean fewer weather balloons, which provide information for forecasters that cannot be obtained any other way. The Trump administration has rejected a request made by Mexico for water from the Colorado River to help the city of Tijuana. March 21 was the first World Day for Glaciers—many of which will not survive the 21st century, new research warns. This "retirement home" for penguins includes physical therapy, treatment for cataracts, and even acupuncture.
Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Wassim Said for a special episode of Forward Talks to mark the inaugural World Day for Glaciers and 2025 being the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Wassim is a Steering Committee member of the Emirates Polar Program in addition to being an Advisor with the UAE's Presidential Court. Wassim explains the critical role of glaciers as freshwater sources and in the context of climate change, and the work of the Emirates Polar Program.
Each year on the first Friday of the month of March, World Day of Prayer is held throughout the world. Women of every nation, creed and color, gather together in a place of worship to offer their prayers in word and song. They offer their prayers for peace and reconciliation and have become God's ambassadors and prayer warriors to the world. World Day of Prayer has touched the hearts of many throughout the world. I believe it was Tennyson who once said, "More things are wrought by prayer than this world ever dreams of." So let your voice rise like a fountain night and day. Frank Laubach also stated, "Prayer is the mightiest power in the world. Throughout this world, many men and women are becoming more and more aware of the tremendous power in prayer." An unknown author once wrote, "When we depend upon organizations, we get what organizations can do. When we depend upon education, we get what education can do. When we depend on man, we get what men can do. But when we depend upon prayer, we get what God can do." May every day be a World Day of Prayer!Warm Thoughts on Prayer: If you are going to pray, don't worry. Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul. The fewer the words, the better the prayer. Martin Luther. The family who prays together, stays together. May each day be a World Day of Prayer!Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea written by Dr. Luetta G. WernerPublished in the Marion Record March 15th, 1996Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina
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Discover the beauty of religious life! Join Angela Sealana and her gests, Sr. Bernadette, Sr. Claire, and Elizabeth Molina as they share their unique journeys toward fulfilling their vocations. Their stories will inspire you to reflect on your own journey and the ways you can live out your faith in the world. In this episode, you will: Learn the meaning of religious and consecrated life, and who is called to it. Explore the steps involved in the journey to religious or consecrated life. Hear uplifting messages of hope. Click here for the episode's official webpage and resources. Jewel for the Journey: "We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous ‘yes', nor be fearful of our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord.” - Pope Francis, World Day of Prayer for Vocations (2018) Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope, click here to get started. Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support/
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Lesley and Brad dive into an inspiring conversation with midlife health and fitness expert Heike Yates. They explore how to reignite your passions, overcome self-imposed limitations, and take action toward a fulfilling life. Learn how to stop over-researching and start doing, embrace change, and reclaim control over your future.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Why midlife is the perfect time to rediscover what truly excites you.The importance of taking action instead of over-researching new interests.How to recognize and break free from limiting beliefs that hold you back.Using journaling as a tool to uncover your true desires and goals.How embracing failure can actually be the key to success.The power of surrounding yourself with the right people to support your growth.Why dimming your light for others is holding you back from your full potential.Episode References/Links:Ep. 472: Traci Peterson - https://beitpod.com/tracipetersonOne Voice L.A. - https://onevoice-la.orgIndivisible - https://indivisible.orgCambodia October 2025 Retreat Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.com Spring Pilates Training - https://opc.me/eventsPilates Studio Growth Accelerator - https://prfit.biz/acceleratorAccessories Flashcards Waitlist - https://opc.me/flashcardwaitlist If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSoxBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00 We start to go, I'm gonna research these different hobbies. I'm gonna try. And then we get overwhelmed in the researching of things, and not the doing of things. You're not gonna know if you like something. Just go do it. So just go, just jump in and go do it. Lesley Logan 0:13 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:55 Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the revitalizing convo I had with Heike Yates in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened tothis interview, you should pause. Go listen to that one, or listen to this one, then listen to that one. Binge listen. They're so fun to listen to. Brad Crowell 1:11 Binge in.Lesley Logan 1:11 Yeah. Today is February 20th 2025 and it's World Day of Social Justice. World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20th. Internationally, the world is plagued with unfortunate issues that prohibit millions of individuals from living a fair life. Many of the world's population, through no fault of their own, are deprived of basic facilities, such as homes, jobs, healthcare, education, nutrition, and more. It must be the responsibility of the privileged to ensure that we can create a just world where social justice is a norm. How can we contribute to a social justice around the world from where we live? So you know what loves? I think that if you listen to this podcast, you're similar to me and Brad, and you are aware of all the shit that is going on. And there's.Brad Crowell 1:53 Lots of it. Lesley Logan 1:54 Fuck ton of it. And it can feel overwhelming, and it could be hard not to know what to do. And then it can feel like, if you're championing one thing, that you're leaving other people behind. And I think it's one really important to note that it's absolutely okay if you care about one thing, and you can still have feeling and sadness and wish for something different somewhere else, but you can also make a massive change on one area and if you don't have the money to donate to the help of that, then your education and your expertise can also be donated. Your time can be donated. You can leverage the networks that you have, maybe work for a company, and you can ask them to do their next donation drive for something that you care about. There's change you can make. There is, gosh, one of my clients today was telling me that there's a charity organizational website where you can actually see what different charities are doing and see how they rank, as far as like, where their money goes. Brad Crowell 2:49 That's cool. Lesley Logan 2:49 And that is a great way to, if you don't have a lot of money to give to in justices to make sure that what you have can go the furthest. We, Brad and I, did a fundraiser for those who lost their jobs due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. And I know that's not the world and justice, but it's something that's pretty terrible for those people going through it. And the charity that we worked with, One Voice LA, 100% of your donations go to those who need it. You can actually go to onevoice-la I'm sure it's dot org. Brad Crowell 3:18 onevoice-la.orgLesley Logan 3:20 Yeah. So you can go there, but there's definitely websites that you can use to research charities you're thinking of donating to, your time to, money to or leverage. And so I highly recommend that, because I also know that you have a whole life to live, and we can't save people without making sure that you are also taking care of you.Brad Crowell 3:41 I just pulled up two organizations that help measure charities. (inaudible) One is called Charity Navigator. Lesley Logan 3:46 That's exactly what my artist is talking about. Shout out to Meredith Bender. Hi, babe. Brad Crowell 3:49 The other one is called up Metrics, where you can measure and maximize your nonprofits impact. So I think this one's actually not this one might be like the business itself is trying to measure its own impact, whereas Charity Navigator, it sounds like we assess the direct impact of a charity's program relative to the cost required to run it to help donors identify high impact charities. So, you know, like the age-old story of, oh, you get these things in the mail every year for the annual Turkey drive, and then you write them a check for 50 bucks, and they take 45 of it to run the company and get $5 to the thing. Hopefully there are no organizations that do that, but obviously there are. So, Charity Navigator. Interesting. Lesley Logan 4:27 So use that on this World Day of Social Justice. And also please remember that it is really hard to herd kittens and so there's a lot going on. Educate yourself. Stay educated, stay informed. But also give yourself permission to focus on one thing that you want to change. And also, call your congress person if you live in the United States. Brad Crowell 4:31 It's not only about money. It's not only about donating to charity. Social justice is also political, and it's about championing those who can't champion themselves, right? I mean to me, literally, goes all the way back to what my parents taught me about the kids in the playground. Why are people picking on other kids? Because they feel like they can for some reason, and standing up against bullies is one of the best possible ways to advocate on behalf of others. And we obviously have a lot of bullies happening in politics in the United States. Lesley Logan 5:20 There's bullies all over the world. Brad Crowell 5:22 And all over the world. Lesley Logan 5:23 And they only have the room to grow because we let them. So call your congress person. You can call them every day. Did you know that? Brad Crowell 5:31 You can call them every day. Lesley Logan 5:32 People do. Also get involved in your local things, because apparently not many people go to like local city council meetings. And so the loud assholes, the bullies win because there's no one else there. Indivisible.org. They send a lot of emails, not gonna lie. Brad Crowell 5:47 Indivisible.org. Lesley Logan 5:47 Yeah, indivisible. And you can find the city near you, and then they will help you see all the different groups you can join that are about the causes that you care about.Brad Crowell 5:56 I just signed up for their newsletter about my zip code. Lesley Logan 5:58 Yeah, oh. Brad Crowell 6:00 indivisible.orgLesley Logan 6:00 That's great. I didn't find that option, and now I'm just getting a lot of emails. Brad Crowell 6:04 Right on the homepage. Lesley Logan 6:05 So there you go. So this is why we need Brad. Okay, let's go through this really quick. We are, while you're listening to this, we are in Cambodia, and you can join us in October, because it's for sure too late now, we're already here.Brad Crowell 6:17 It's for sure too late, unless you live in Cambodia. Then come on over. Lesley Logan 6:20 Yeah, come on over. Come say hi. So go to crowsnestretreats.com to sign up for our October retreat. We really want you there. It's beautiful. It's amazing. We spend a week together at our home and it's a true retreat. Really special. Brad Crowell 6:32 Yeah. It's magic. Lesley Logan 6:33 When we come back, we'll be heading over to POT in Denver. Brad Crowell 6:36 Yeah, we're gonna drive through Utah, Arizona and Colorado to get there. Not sure about Arizona. We might go the north part. Lesley Logan 6:42 Yeah, we're not doing any pop ups, don't, so we're on vacation. Brad Crowell 6:45 Yeah, no pop ups but we are, we're gonna drive and we're going to be there in the area for the whole event. We're excited about it. It's gonna be awesome. Lesley Logan 6:52 I've got some great workshops at it. So you can definitely still sign up. Brad Crowell 6:55 I'll be hanging out the merch booth. Lesley Logan 6:56 I know that they were almost sold out the last time I got a numbers count. So don't wait. Brad Crowell 7:00 Crazy, right?Lesley Logan 7:01 Then in April 27th through May 3rd, we have spring training, spring Pilates training, you guys. Brad Crowell 7:07 That's right from OPC. Go to opc.me/events. That will put you on the waitlist to find out about spring training. What is it going to be? Really quick. Go.Lesley Logan 7:16 Oh, it's all the OPC teachers and me teaching mat, reformer, a tower and a Wunda chair. You'll be able to buy a mat only ticket or an equipment plus mat ticket. So if you don't have access to the equipment, there'll be plenty of classes for you on just the mat. There are going to be all different levels, all different body types. And we're focused on one theme, and to find out what that theme is you got to go to opc.me/events and sign up, because I got to break the news to them first. Can't, that's worth, that's what we said. Brad Crowell 7:40 All right, if you are taking money to teach a client, if you are personally getting paid by the client, then you run your own business. Congratulations. Or if you have a home studio or a brick and mortar, I want you to come join me for a free webinar called the growth accelerator. We're gonna cover three big secrets that Lesley and I have put together after coaching more than 2500 businesses just like yours over the past seven years with our agency coaching program. Come join me for this webinar, prfit.biz/accelerator. That's prfit.biz or profit without the O slash accelerator, and join me for free. Finally, last up, we have the Accessories Deck, the Accessories Flash Card Deck with OPC. It is the sixth and final deck. We are so close to being done. I know that the first draft is done. It's being reviewed right now. Lesley Logan 8:27 This is the first Cambodia trip in years that I'm not writing a flash card on. Brad Crowell 8:31 That's so crazy. Lesley Logan 8:32 I know. What am I doing with my time? You guys. Brad Crowell 8:35 Oh, we're gonna do other things with your time. Lesley Logan 8:36 I have other things to write. I have blogs to write. I have a bot to edit. There's plenty for me to do.Brad Crowell 8:43 There's plenty to do but that's not what we're talking about. For the Accessories Deck. You know, we already did the photo shoot. It's looking really good. Lesley and I literally got a chance to meet the people who produce our flash cards when we were on tour. Lesley Logan 8:55 That was so cool. Brad Crowell 8:56 It was really lovely. We didn't actually get a chance to film anything because the entire place was closed for the holidays. So next time, I don't know if we'll ever be there when we're not there for the holidays, but one day, I would like to actually go see the operations. Let their team show us all these crazy machines that they use to make these flash cards. I'm fascinated by the process. Anyway, we're stoked to produce the sixth deck with them as well. We'll be dropping the presale really soon. So go to opc.me/flashcardwaitlist opc.me/flashcardwaitlist. Get yourself on the wait list. You will be the only people getting a 30% off offer on this final deck. So don't wait on that. Before we move on. We had a question.Lesley Logan 9:37 From YouTube. Brad Crowell 9:38 Okay, jasminesaif183 says hi, Lesley, would you say you teach classical Pilates, and if we wanted to learn the real Pilates, is there a playlist we can follow on your channel?Lesley Logan 9:52 Yeah, so I do teach classical Pilates. That's what I would consider I teach, and anything on my channel is classical. So there's no need to make a playlist, because everything is what I will learn from Jay Grimes, who studied with Joe Pilates, what I learned from the Taylor sisters who studied with Romana. So I am a classical teacher, and so you're good to go with anything there. We do have playlists that are like the mat or by equipment, but I'm not gonna create a playlist that's just because that would be the whole YouTube channel. Brad Crowell 10:24 Yeah, yeah. So. Lesley Logan 10:26 I also just want to say, in case, because she wrote real Pilates in here.Brad Crowell 10:29 I was gonna ask you to address that. Lesley Logan 10:31 I refuse to get involved in a conversation about what's real Pilates and what's not real Pilates. I won't do that because.Brad Crowell 10:38 Unless it's not Pilates in the least. Lesley Logan 10:40 Unless it's not Pilates in the least. Like a Megaformer. There might be some moves that are Pilates esque, but you I can't from their website 10 years ago. I cannot teach Pilates moves on a Megaformer and they cannot teach their moves on a regular reformer. It was from. Brad Crowell 10:53 That's clearly not Pilates. Lesley Logan 10:55 Yeah. So, so that being said, they might be telling people that's what they're doing. They might be telling their teachers or their trainers that's what they're doing. And I don't ever want to be the person who busts anyone's bubbles. So here's the deal. There's a lot of different Pilates styles out there, and most of them are all real Pilates. Now I teach what Joseph Pilates created with his intentions. Brad Crowell 11:14 From the book that he wrote. Lesley Logan 11:15 Yeah, from his book and from his teachings of his client, and I do the best I can to uphold what that purpose is. And if you were trained in a different way and you want to learn what I'm doing, great if you're training a different way and you don't want to learn the way I'm doing it, great. This world is a place where you get to. Brad Crowell 11:32 You do you, baby.Lesley Logan 11:33 You do you and you don't even have to explain it to me. I have no judgment, but I think it's really important to not get bogged down by the semantics of it, but there are styles, just like in yoga, there's yoga styles, and so if you find a style you like, keep going. Brad Crowell 11:48 Yeah, I agree. All right, y'all. Stick around we'll be right back. We're gonna dig into this fantastic convo that Lesley had with Heike Yates. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 11:57 Okay, welcome back. Now, let's talk about Heike Yates. Heike Yates is a midlife health and fitness expert with over 35 years of experience, and she's the host of the pursue your spark podcast with a rich background as a seasoned Pilates coach and former Ironman triathlete, Heike is dedicated to helping women in midlife build strength, confidence in health. Through her podcast and coaching, she empowers women to embrace new possibilities, overcome challenges and lead vibrant, fulfilling lives, and she's working on a book and everything. It was really fascinating to listen to her share her story about how she was not raised in a society that intentionally worked out, meaning, I'm gonna block off one hour and go work out. Because where she was raised in Germany, your life was a workout. You were walking everywhere. You were hiking up and down mountains. You were doing all this stuff, because that's she you did. And then she said, when she got pregnant, her body obviously went through a dramatic change, and she gained 50 pounds, and then had no idea how to lose that. And so that is what took her down this path. And I feel like there's a generational thing there, too, for sure, she got into all the different things, and she went down all these different modalities over the decades, which I thought was really amazing.Lesley Logan 13:13 Yeah, I also like that she's really inspired to help women find their spark again. So it's not just about the movement of it, which I think for women in midlife, I don't know why it feels old. It feels like we're making it worse. Brad Crowell 13:25 Well, I think the reason. Lesley Logan 13:26 Because I'm 42. I'm not at midlife, when's midlife?Brad Crowell 13:29 Well, I think the reason that she's not saying pre post menopause is because it pigeon holes her into talking only about menopause. And you know, when she was talking about her book, she said, yes, some of the publishers were coming to me and saying, like, great, you're a menopause author, and she's like, but I'm not, you know, so I think she's using midlife to encompass a little bit of a wider audience there.Lesley Logan 13:30 Yeah. So I really was drawn to more what she was talking about women in midlife and having lost touch with their true desires. I also think because, again, you brought up generations, I think that my friends today have had more people tell them to know what their goals are and what they want outside of being a parent. And I think 10 plus years women older than us, like it was, you're a mom, that's what you did, and it was really weird if you were more than that, if you did anything else. So I do think that it's necessary to talk with those women about how to figure out that it's because also our desires change, and so you might have known what they were before, but then life happens. You go through and the things that brought you joy don't bring your joy the same way they do, and you have to have new desires, right? So I really want to say that she encouraged listeners to look not at what you can't do, but what possibilities are there. Focus on what is possible. You know, we talk about that all the time at OPC, so you know, I'm gonna love that Brad Crowell 13:50 Sure. Lesley Logan 13:52 She also said, if you don't try anything, you will never find what it is that lights you up. Brad Crowell 14:38 So take messy action. Lesley Logan 14:45 Yeah and I thought that was fun, because I think we start to go, I gotta research these different hobbies. I'm gonna try. And then we get overwhelmed in the researching of things, and not the doing of things. You're not gonna know if you like something. Let's just go do it. So just go, just jump in and go do it.Brad Crowell 15:00 Yeah. And one thing I found like a through line, and she didn't explicitly say this, but she did explicitly say, when you're trying to understand your goals, don't listen to what other people tell you that your goals should be. You need to find your goals yourself. And she kind of said it and then brought it back up again later on in the conversation. And so, you know, she encouraged honesty about our own desires, saying, when we look at ourselves, we've got to be honest about what we want, right? And then you asked, hey, what if you don't know what you want? Because you were talking about the retreat in Cambodia where you're like, hey, what does a year from now look like? And then people got they found that as a roadblock. They couldn't do the exercise because, like, I don't know what I want to be in a year, right? And so you asked her, What happens if you hit that hurdle yourself? And she said, You need to start journaling and paying attention to the desires that you have during your journaling. But ultimately, that still lends itself directly back to knowing your goals, your desires, not letting other people define your goals for you. I thought that was really important. I also think it's hard. I think it's really hard, especially when we feel boxed in by the life that we have today. Maybe your goal was something that is just literally not even possible because you have a job that keeps you in one place all the time, and you can't travel, you can't leave, or, I don't know, you have young kids that demand a lot of time, and now you have to wait to accomplish your goal. So I think that it's hard to decide what our goals can be, that we're willing to let ourselves pursue without knowing that it will fail because of the boxes that we live in, right?Lesley Logan 16:38 Yeah. I also think that we if we fail, then it wasn't worth doing, or we weren't deserving of it, or whatever and it's like.Brad Crowell 16:43 Then we feel guilty because we let ourselves down or something. Lesley Logan 16:46 I mean, how many times did someone fill the light bulb? A lot. And now if we fucking stop, we wouldn't have had light as soon as we did. So.Brad Crowell 16:55 Yeah and she did talk about failure, too. She said it's not failure. It's just, you know, it's the next step. It's the next baby step. She pointed out that many women feel stuck. They're either waiting for an answer to appear from the universe, or they're scared to fail, right? And her advice was, don't sit there frozen. Take action. Don't wait. It's okay to fail because we never actually do. It's something. We try something, we might not like it and then it's okay to change and shift your goal and reclaim control of your life. So she said, take action, and that's going to be the thing that moves you forward. And you know how much we're all about messy action. So, yeah. I think she's just also very kind. Lesley Logan 17:34 Yeah, she's got spunk to her. I really like it. Brad Crowell 17:37 Yeah, I think as a coach, she's just very warm, you know, all around as good vibes. All right, well stick around, because we do have some,Be It Action Items from Heike. We're going to find out about those in just a second. Brad Crowell 17:49 All right, so finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Heike Yates? To find what lights you up, start journaling. I did briefly mention this before. She said write down your thoughts. Start thinking about the things that maybe you're envying your friends for which I thought that's interesting. Normally, I was raised where, like, don't be jealous, don't feel envy. And she's actually saying not that you should tap into that and lean into that, but understand what's happening. Notice that. What is it that you're feeling that about? Write it down and then say, I want what she has, whatever that is, and give yourself the permission to say, to be honest, I want that. Look around for inspiration. Ask yourself, what are my friends doing? What do they do? Try activities that they enjoy or explore something new for yourself. She said, even if you don't know what you want, trying anything helps you discover what lights you up and what you don't like, which helps you narrow down what you do. Yeah.Lesley Logan 18:47 Yeah. I love she had so many great Be It Action Items, and so I also want to highlight that she said stop dimming your light and move on and enjoy life. And I love this, because often, as women, we were raised, you're too loud, you're too bossy, you're too this. We talked about this with Tracy Peterson, like you're too bossy, you're too this, you're too, like, all these things that actually people telling you that it's like a little thing where they're saying, turn your light down. It's too much. And actually, Heike is saying it's bold to keep your light on, move on and enjoy your life. And I think that that is the best thing we can do, because we're not going to keep everyone with us all the time. We're just not. And so dimming your light to stay in the box that other people want you in, it'd be a real shame, and that is not what you're trying to do when you're trying to be it till you see it. I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 19:32 And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 19:33 Please make sure you share your takeaways with Heike, the Be It Pod. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Share this with one of your midlife friends who needs to hear someone kind telling them things that might feel very familiar to them, and helping them enjoy their life more and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 19:46 Bye for now. Lesley Logan 19:48 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 20:30 It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 20:35 It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 20:40 Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 20:47 Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 20:50 Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Take a deep dive into the journey of becoming a priest. Join Angela Sealana as she explores "the way" with Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, who also serves as Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians, along with seminarians Moses Castro and Luis de La Cruz. In this episode, you will learn: Why do men enter seminary, and what is it like? What it's like for a man who is on the journey toward the Catholic priesthood? What impact does their journey have on them, their family and friends? Click here for the episode's official webpage and resources. Jewel for the Journey: “We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous ‘yes', nor be fearful of our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord.” - Pope Francis, World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2018 Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope, click here to get started. Featured image and logo courtesy of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. All rights reserved.
Yesterday was the World Day of the Sick, instituted by Pope Saint John Paul II. Father shares a letter from this saint about the need to care for the sick both physically and spiritually. How do you unite your suffering to God?
Fr. Mattingly explains some of the biblical background to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, as well as the reasons why Pope St. John Paul II established this feast day in 1997 as the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life.
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Friends of the Rosary, Today, February 2, forty days after the Nativity of Jesus, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles are included in the liturgy. Jesus' presentation signifies God's entrance to His temple. The Son of God entered His temple, presenting Himself to those searching for Him. Simeon and Anna, two venerable elderly people dedicated to prayer and fasting, were rendered by the Spirit to recognize the Messiah. In the same way, on the feast of the Presentation of Mary (21 November), we saw the Church's gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves to prayer and have a vocation to the contemplative life. And that's why today is the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 1997. He attached it to "Candlemas Day" because the consecrated men and women are to be the light in the world, imitating Jesus, the Light of the World. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play • February 2, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Shares his prayers following the tragic air collision that claimed 67 lives over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport; read his statement Summarizes his pastoral statement on American immigration law, emphasizing the Catholic imperative to uphold both human dignity and the common good; read his statement Recaps Life Fest and the National March for Life — watch this new recap video Discusses the purpose and key messages of his pastoral letter, “The Christian Family: In Vitro Fertilization and Heroic Witness to True Love” Highlights the recent Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and previews the upcoming World Day for Consecrated Life *** Share your message of hope with Bishop Burbidge by leaving a voicemail: 703-778-9100
Marty Karpiel from the Order of Malta joins Morning Light to talk more about the Order along with an event they are sponsoring - the World Day of the Sick Mass for Annointing - coming to St. John's Cathedral on Saturday, February 8th at 10:00am.
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It's just Bishop Caggiano and me this week on Let Me Be Frank, and we're talking about… well, stuff. There are a few feast days on Bishop's mind this month: the Presentation of the Lord & Candlemas, Our Lady of Lourdes, and the Chair of St Peter. Our Lady of Lourdes relates to World Day of the Sick, and Bishop Caggiano points out that both days remind us that this life is not going to be easy. On the topic of suffering, may I humbly present to you this short video on suffering we (Veritas) released last year? I'll also mention that, on Feb 11th, the Order of Malta is hosting a Mass and blessing at St Aloysius for Our Lady of Fatima & World Day of the Sick. We wrap up this week's discussion with thoughts on Catholic schools and how to make them even more effective for students & families. And then Bishop Caggiano's tip for evangelization.
Ken Ogorek talks about the new edition of “Breaking the Bread: A Biblical Devotional for Catholics Year C” that he wrote with Dr. Scott Hahn. Teresa shares the Pope's message for the World Day of Social Communications.
Ken Ogorek talks about the new edition of “Breaking the Bread: A Biblical Devotional for Catholics Year C” that he wrote with Dr. Scott Hahn. Teresa shares the Pope's message for the World Day of Social Communications.
This week's episode of “Jesuitical” features a conversation with James T. Keane, senior editor at America and columnist for the Catholic Book Club, a weekly newsletter on literature and the arts. Jim's new book, Reading Culture Through Catholic Eyes, explores 50 Catholic writers, thinkers, and “firebrands” who have influenced Catholic culture—and yes, as Jim's colleagues, we may sound a little biased when we say it's well worth the read. Just take our word for it. Even better, grab a copy and see for yourselves. Zac, Ashley and Jim discuss: - What makes someone a “Catholic writer” - Why so many of us get stuck on the same Catholic writers - The works of three lesser-known Catholic authors: Myles Connolly, Andre Dubus and Mary Karr In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss inauguration prayers for the 47th U.S. president Donald J. Trump offered by Pope Francis, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Father Frank Mann and Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde; the Cuban government's plan to release 553 prisoners in response to Pope Francis' Jubilee request to set the captives free; and increased family benefits for Vatican City-State employees. Links for further reading: Reading Culture through Catholic Eyes: 50 Writers, Thinkers, and Firebrands Who Challenge and Change Us Pope Francis assures Donald Trump of his prayers, but says mass deportations would be a ‘disgrace' If the Catholic Church is pro-life, why is its maternity leave so bad? After the election, people may know your political party—but will they know you're a Christian? God lifts up the underdogs Lean into love, not fear, this World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Beirut Jesuit pastor tells preachers You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical. Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On “Jesuitical” this week, Zac and Ashley chat with Kelly Ryan, the president of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, about her 30 years of experience working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in light of a second Trump administration. A two-time U.S. presidential political appointee, Kelly has also worked extensively with faith-based organizations, including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Holy See. Zac, Ashley and Kelly discuss: - The origins of Jesuit Refugee Service, from its founding in 1980 by Pedro Arrupe, S.J., to assist refugees, especially those fleeing the Vietnam War - Challenges at the U.S. southern border, including the dangerous journeys many migrants make and the difficulties in processing their asylum claims - Concern about potential changes to refugee admissions and deportation policies under the incoming Trump administration In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss Pope Francis' autobiography Hope, which features critical reflections about his rowdy youth and staunch defenses of his most controversial moves; plus they chat about the 2025 College Football National Championship between the University of Notre Dame and Ohio State University, including some words on Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's current coach, a Catholic convert—and a former Buckeye. Links for further reading: Opening doors at Advent and all year long: How J.R.S. responds to the plight of refugees Pope Francis acknowledges mistakes and defends most controversial decisions in new autobiography Notre Dame story Father Pedro Arrupe: a controversial Jesuit's bumpy path to sainthood A Jesuit border priest on Trump and the plight of migrants 109th World Day of Refugees and Migrants Message from Pope Francis Jesuit Refugee Service JRS is on Instagram: @jrs_usa You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical. Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy and blessed New Year! Today we celebrate the feast of Mary the mother of God. Today is also the annual World Day of Peace. We must forgive in order to bring about true reconciliation and peace.
On this World Day of Peace, Jack Gilroy (guest Ep. 6) and Mark Scibilia-Carver (guest Ep. 34) return to the podcast to give us an update on the project to get Ben Salmon recognized a saint, and Mark's new initiative to start a nationwide Catholic Conscience Objector registry. Featured song/video by Martin Kerr (used with permission!)www.bensalmon.orgwww.thecatholiccostofwar.orgFeatured song/video: "Away in Bomb Shelters" by Martin Kerrwww.martinkerrmusic.comFind CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcastFind CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast
Preaching for The World Day of Peace (also the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), Marie Dennis offers a reflection on resetting and reimagining in this year of Jubilee: "Sabbath, Sabbatical and Jubilee are rooted in right relationships. Neither people nor the earth were to be exhausted or exploited. The Jubilee year offers a time for the land and the people to rest, for forgiveness of debts, the return of land to its original owners, and the release of slaves. It is an economic, cultural, environmental, and communal reset that occurs every 50 years, signifying a time to renew nonviolent ways and to re-establish proper relationships with God, with one another, and with creation." Marie Dennis is the senior program director of Pax Christi International's Catholic Nonviolence Initiative. She was a member of the Pax Christi International board from 1999 to 2019 and co-president from 2007 to 2019. She is a Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace and was named a Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace in 2022. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01012025 to learn more about Marie, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
In this week's episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O'Connell discuss Hope Never Disappoints: Pilgrims Toward a Better World, a new book being released this week in which Pope Francis calls for the investigation of allegations of genocide in Gaza. They also unpack the Pope's celebration of the eighth World Day of the Poor on Sunday, Nov. 17 with a lunch shared by 1300 poor and homeless people in St. Peter's Square and a moving homily at Sunday Mass. Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Find the links for further reading here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Unpacks the recent U.S. elections as well as the annual fall meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Expands on how the Church serves the poor following the 7th annual World Day of the Poor, observed on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time To serve, contact Catholic Charities, the Arlington Council of St. Vincent de Paul, or your local parish Elaborates on the recent letter he and Bishop Knestout issued responding to a Virginia House of Delegates committee action on proposed constitutional amendments on abortion, marriage, and restoration of voting rights Sign up to receive alerts and news from the Virginia Catholic Conference Clarifies the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception as a holy day of obligation – and an opportunity - for the faithful in the Diocese of Arlington Shares his Thanksgiving plans—including the tradition of starting the day with Mass He also answers the following question from the faithful: “The holidays, Thanksgiving in particular, can be a contentious time for some families. I've even heard stories of families not wanting to talk to each other because of their political affiliations. What is your pastoral guidance for families as we approach the upcoming holidays?”
With Republicans taking control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, GOP leaders are making big plans for January. A 2023 report says that Vietnam has the 2nd highest abortion rate in the world. And Pope Francis presided over Mass on World Day of the Poor.
This week we're joined by Leah Shahum, Executive Director of the Vision Zero Network. We chat about why it's so hard to make change, the implicit biases around designing for automobiles and the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims coming up on November 17th. +++ Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com