In his weekly Catholic Bible study podcast, Jeff shares faith tips and scripture truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ.
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My Catholic Life! presents the beauty and splendor of our Catholic faith in a down to earth and practical way. These daily audio reflections come from the "Catholic Daily Reflections Series" which is available in online format from our website. They are also available in e eBook or paperback format. May these reflections assist you on your journey of personal conversion!
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Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episo ...
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Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring you a podcast series that teaches you how to confidently share your Catholic faith with your family members, friends, co-workers, and the strangers you meet on airplanes. Every episode, Mike and Dave give you five steps you can take each week to become an instrument God uses to spread the Gospel, heal hearts, and renew his Church. Be inspired by stories of miraculous conversions and be reminded that God still powerfully interv ...
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In Ascension’s The Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension’s Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approach that reveals the structure of the Catechism, making it easier to read and understand. With th ...
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The Catholic Cafe radio show is a 30 minute program designed to convey the Truth of Catholic Doctrine and Teaching in an informal, conversational format. Deacon Jeff, Tom and their guests sit around a table at the cafe and chat about the Church! Archived episodes are avalable at the thecatholiccafe.com (click listen)
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The long-running program "What Catholics Believe" is now in podcast format! Listen to the priests of the Traditional Roman Catholic Society and Congregation of St. Pius V teach and discuss the disasters of Vatican Council II, the errors of the Novus Ordo, and the traditional teachings of the Catholic faith. Fortify your Catholic faith with the truth. You can also find these episodes on our YouTube Channel. Check out our account on SoundCloud, where we have our episodes grouped into playlists ...
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Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relat ...
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Welcome to Catholic Education Matters the podcast that celebrates the beauty of Catholic education, highlighting excellence in academics, athletics, and the transformative power of faith. Join us as we share the stories of those making a lasting impact on Catholic education.
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On Mission is a podcast from the Catholic Apostolate Center. Join members of the Catholic Apostolate Center team as they discuss contemporary topics related to the Catholic Church, faith formation, evangelization, Church history, and more!
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Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy: 365 Days with Saint Faustina. Reflections and prayers inspired by the Diary of Divine Mercy. The Diary of Saint Faustina is a spiritual treasure given to the Church by Jesus Himself through the humble instrumentality of a cloistered nun. It consists of Saint Faustina’s six handwritten notebooks revealing her faith and her daily encounters with our Lord. These short reflections were written to help you discover the spiritual wisdom revealed by Saint Faustina ...
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Join us as we explore topics that invite us to live deeper our Catholic, Christian faith. Hosts Janet Jones (Director of Faith Formation) and Bridgett Passauer (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Community Life), from Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach, have incredible conversations over coffee. We invite you to grab a mug of your favorite brew and share in their stories, laughs, and connection with Jesus and each other.
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Learning the Catholic Faith is a lifelong process. For many of us, it may have had a rocky start from a lack-luster classroom experience, being a disinterested student, or a lack of exposure to the teachings of the Faith. Catholicism 101 is here to fill in the gaps from your Religious Education experience as well as serve as an aid in your lifelong learning of the Faith. Not only will we talk about WHAT the Church teaches, but WHY she teaches it. Hopefully along the way we will find ourselve ...
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Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church Welcome to the Illuminating Catholics - podcast of the Diocese of Sioux City. Your hosts are Dawn Prosser, director of Communications for the diocese and Karmen Bower of the Faith Formation Office. We will shed light upon topics of faith in the modern church. Our guests include Catholic clergy, religious sisters and other experts in their fields to help us understand what’s happening in the church today. We will explore ...
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"By means of the homily the mysteries of the faith and the guiding principles of the Christian life are expounded from the sacred text..." (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 52). In this podcast Fr. Chris Masla, Catholic priest of the diocese of Richmond, VA, shares his Sunday homily week after week.
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Radio Maria was born in 1983 in a parish in the province of Como in Italy. Its mission is to spread the Gospel in harmony with the doctrine and pastoral indications provided by the Catholic Church, in fidelity to the Holy Father, and using all the possibilities that a means of radio broadcasting can offer. Today Radio Maria is present in more than 60 countries. It speaks to millions of listeners every day and in 13 different languages.
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In a tradition that dates back to the first centuries of Christianity, many newly initiated Christians were prepared for lives of faith through a formation with spiritual, liturgical, and communitarian dimensions. This period of formation was called mystagogy, a word which, in Greek, means "leading through the mysteries." Our program of mystagogy will have four primary goals: 1) To break open Magisterial teaching on the lay state (selections from Vatican II as well as letters/encyclicals fro ...
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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno, PhD
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Jackie and Bobby Angel are authors, speakers, musicians, and evangelists for the Catholic faith. We are launching this channel to bring you into our conversations with people we think will provide you with insightful perspectives on human & spiritual formation. Join us for the episodes ahead! Please visit our website at: https://jackieandbobby.com/ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: https://www.patreo ...
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Holy Name Catholic Parish is a vibrant and welcoming community founded on reverent liturgy, solid spiritual and intellectual formation and a proactive effort for evangelization.
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Plugged In is a monthly podcast offering personal and professional insights from guests with hands-on involvement in the life of adolescents and expertise in education and related fields. Our goal is to partner with parents and adults involved in the formation of young men and women by inviting them to tune into ongoing and engaging conversations that offer insight into the lives, habits, culture, gifts, and challenges of the current generation of adolescents. We hope these insights will ena ...
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At Christendom College, we believe education is more than gaining knowledge—it’s about pursuing true wisdom. As a Catholic liberal arts college, our mission is to guide students on the path to Christian wisdom, grounded in the love and contemplation of both natural and divinely revealed truth. This journey doesn’t happen in the classroom alone. Through vibrant campus life, community events, and spiritual opportunities, students are encouraged to cultivate the moral virtues and habits of Chri ...
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In Latin Renovo means to renew, restore or revive…this is the show where we explore the miraculous nature of the mundane as we look at one part of the Catholic tradition to help you engage more fully in the practice of faith.
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A podcast from Renovaré where three very different friends—James Catford, Nathan Foster, and Richella Parham—take listener questions about life and faith, with the goal of listening, learning, and helping one another go deeper with God. New episodes monthly.
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Love Will End Abortion is a pro-life radio show hosted by Jim Havens. The show features compelling interviews, current events, and ongoing formation to help equip us for increased effectiveness in building a culture of life.
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Why do Catholics genuflect, or make the sign of the cross? What's the relationship between the Catholic Church and Judaism? Why were Catholics like Mother Theresa, St. John Paul the Great, or Vincent Capodanno so full of Joy? Join us monthly to find out more about living the Gospel through the Catholic Church, and discover the joy in YOUR life!
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In this podcast, I will be uploading reader versions of services in the Byzantine Rite, on the Gregorian Calendar, mostly according to the usage of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. These are meant as guides to accompany and even direct life in the domestic church. We all live much busier lives than our ancestors, whose rural living in tight-knit villages around their parish churches allowed them to live their lives to the rhythm of the Church Year. We, however, often find ourselves commu ...
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Welcome to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, an active faith community in Alexandria Virginia! It is our mission to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves, and we seek to do this through worship, building community, spiritual formation throughout the life cycle, a strong ministry of social justice, and a culture of active stewardship of our time, talent, and treasure. Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves. We invite you to worship with us this Sunday! Visit our homepage at http: ...
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Aquinas College is a private, Catholic, four-year liberal arts college founded in 1961, owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and the arts and sciences, Aquinas College is a leader in the formation of educators who are sent forth to teach, preach, and witness to Truth and Charity for the salvation of souls and the transformation of culture. This podcast includes audio from vari ...
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Join Pastor Ken Nelson and Director of Faith Formation Kyle Jones from Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookfield, WI as they take a look at Bible studies, theological topics, and lectionary texts to see how they relate to our life in Christ.
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The Catholic Teacher Podcast is a daily dose of encouragement and motivation for Catholic teachers around the world. Jonathan Doyle has spoken around the world to hundreds of thousands of Catholic teachers and brings you daily insights, guests, inspiration, motivation and more. If you care about Catholic Education then this is the podcast for you.
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Priest Pulse takes a playful and prayerful look at ministry, news, culture, and politics through the lens of the Episcopal Church. Hosts Fr. Benjamin Gildas and Colin Chapman sit down with guests from around the Episcopal Church and mainline Protestantism for heart warming stories of faith, deep theological discussion, poking fun at culture and politics, and sometimes a silly game or two. Segments include Priest Pulse Roundtable, interviews with authors, theologians, and spiritual writers, g ...
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The Father Bernard Youth Center is a retreat center dedicated to creating a safe, sacred space for youth and their mentors since 2006. Our Mission is to provide a sacred place for prayer and spiritual grouth for youth, their families and their mentors; rooted in the Sacraments and the Catholic faith; fostering lifelong discipleship through retreats and other formation programs.
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In this podcast, I will be uploading reader versions of services in the Byzantine Rite, on the Revised Julian Calendar, mostly according to the usage of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. These are meant as guides to accompany and even direct life in the domestic church. We all live much busier lives than our ancestors, whose rural living in tight-knit villages around their parish churches allowed them to live their lives to the rhythm of the Church Year. We, however, often find ourselves ...
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The whole world watches with anticipation as the cardinals of Roman Catholic Church solemnly enter the Sistene Chapel at the Vatican after praying to be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit promising to keep the whole process secret. We are taken with mystery, intrigue, and holy anticipation as we await the results.…
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In this episode of “The Irish Countryside” Thomas looks at all things Mary for the Month of May. L'articolo Irish Countryside – the Month of Mary proviene da Radio Maria.By Radio Maria Ireland
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Carmela from the Belfast office is joined by John Carlin, President of Radio Maria Ireland. John begins by giving his background and faith journey and his thoughts on the work of Radio Maria. L'articolo Chatechesis – Carmela and John Carlin proviene da Radio Maria.By Radio Maria Ireland
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RM Breakfast Show – Deacon Thady – Healing and Renewal Retreat (Encounter, Formation and Mission)
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41:05Deacon Thady talks with Deacon Don about a Healing and Renewal Retreat in Bundoran. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Deacon Thady – Healing and Renewal Retreat (Encounter, Formation and Mission) proviene da Radio Maria.By Radio Maria Ireland
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Reflection 123- The Blessing of Humiliations
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3:39Who, in their right mind, would want to be humiliated? What would you do if you were humiliated? Most people would be tempted to seek ways to avoid humiliation. Some would become deeply hurt as a result. Others would become angry and defensive. And though the source of one’s humiliation may not be fair, it’s important to understand that humiliation…
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Friday of the Second Week of Easter - Superabundance
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5:38Read Online “Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” So they collected them, and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves that had been more than they could eat.” John 6:12–13 John’s Gospel is filled with much symbolic meaning. The passage above concludes the story of the miracle of the multip…
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The Holy Spirit: What Does Encounter Look Like part 2
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34:52Bridgett is again joined by Paul Flanagan for a continuing discussion of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, they explore how encountering the Holy Spirit and trusting the Holy Spirit's presence in your own life can be transforming. Paul shares his personal understanding of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and how the Holy Spirit has t…
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For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, …
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Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn't end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note…
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Retreat! Conclave? Francis' Repents. Comments & Commentary. Mass: 70% Gone? SSPV & the Church
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1:16:59Summer Retreats. Comments: Conclave: Most cardinals homosexual? Horrible time for faith? Did Francis repent? 70% of Mass prayers discarded. Easter Season: 40 days? Praying for dead heretics? Not "Roman" Catholic? Simple faith? Leaving "Church" for SSPV, sedevacantism? Leaving church with hosts? Jubilee? I Peter 2,2: "rational milk"? Rejoice in Chri…
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E57 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – Social Media – the need to be educated on it
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26:26In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks at Social Media with regards to its dangers and how to talk to children about responsible use. We need to understand that all media is constructed, they use different tools and have values and are not value free. They are used to generate money or power. Pornography rewires…
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined by cannon lawyer, Fr. Brian Austin. Together they discuss the origins of canon law, the difference between church and secular legal law, papal primacy, and discuss the role of the Catholic Church through the chaos of history. Snippet from the Show If you believe that God wants you to be happy then how does…
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RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Mystery and Celebration of Easter – St. Catherine of Sienna
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35:10Father Billy reflects on the gift of Divine Mercy and how Jesus invited his apostles to touch his wounds. He then goes on to talk about the great Doctor of the Church, St. Catherine of Sienna. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Fr Billy Swan – the Mystery and Celebration of Easter – St. Catherine of Sienna proviene da Radio Maria.…
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If you could choose between all the wealth in the world or an intimate and loving relationship with Jesus, which would you choose? Do not answer that too quickly. We may know that choosing Jesus is the right answer, but would you choose Him? Imagine the power and worldly “freedom” you would enjoy if you had unlimited earthly wealth. And yet, the tr…
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Thursday of the Second Week of Easter - The Meaning of Love
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6:24Read Online The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him. John 3:35 It’s interesting to note that the words of today’s Gospel appear to be from Saint John the Baptist, since they come within the context of his testimony to Jesus. Some commentators, however, suggest that they are words that were actually spoken by Jesus and that the…
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Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God's grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes …
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The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her "apostolic" nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles' succes…
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E103 | God’s Healing Grace Power Hour – A Healing Service from St. Matthew’s Church
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53:24A powerful healing service from St. Matthew’s Church led by Fr. Pat Collins. God is greater than all the walls of evil. L'articolo E103 | God’s Healing Grace Power Hour – A Healing Service from St. Matthew’s Church proviene da Radio Maria.By Radio Maria Ireland
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Reflection 121- The Secret Inner Garden of Your Heart
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3:26Imagine that your home had an inner, hidden courtyard in which you had a garden. No one knew about this secret garden. It was a place where you planted, tilled, labored, weeded and harvested. The produce from this garden was then secretly distributed to many to nourish and delight them. This is an image of the depths of your soul. The home symboliz…
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Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter - A Summary of Clarity
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5:37Read Online “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” John 3:16 We continue, today, to read from the conversation that Jesus had with Nicodemus, the Pharisee who ultimately converted and is venerated as one of the early saints of the Church. Recall…
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In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress…
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Day 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2025)
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17:17Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings…
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The concept of the Papacy has deep historical and biblical roots. Dr. Sri explains these origins, offering key insights into the significance of the papal office. He emphasizes important historical sites in Rome that illustrate the long-standing tradition of the Papacy, as well as scriptural references that affirm the Pope's role within the Church.…
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Youth Vocations trips - Ave and Quest with Father Crotty
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28:59Send us a text Father Travis Crotty, diocesan director of vocations, discusses the June 2 to 5 vocations trips planned for young women and men. Ave will take young women to Nebraska to visit shrines and two convents as well as recreational opportunities. Quest wiill take young men north to Minnesota to visit Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, area …
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E72 | Peace of Mind – John and Eoin – I’m not good enough
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53:56In this episode of Peace of Mind, hosts John and Eoin look at the thought that we are not good enough. When we believe we are no good, then we begin to behave as if we are no good. ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ L'articolo E72 | Peace of Mind – John and Eoin – I’m not good enough proviene da Radio Maria.…
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A Question of Law – Cora Sherlock – accidents on holidays – lost luggage or flight delays
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22:46In this episode of A Question of Law, solicitor Cora Sherlock looks at a listener’s question on what is the legal situation if there is a problem such as an accident on holiday. She goes on to deal with lost luggage and flight delays or cancellation. L'articolo A Question of Law – Cora Sherlock – accidents on holidays – lost luggage or flight delay…
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E272 | Youchat – Eoin and Fr. Chris Garrett – Suffering and Faith
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53:33In this episode of YouChat, Fr Chris and Eoin continue with the YouCat questions from 101 on suffering to 105 on the Resurrection. L'articolo E272 | Youchat – Eoin and Fr. Chris Garrett – Suffering and Faith proviene da Radio Maria.By Radio Maria Ireland
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Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter - A "Holy Push"
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5:37Read Online Nicodemus answered and said to him, ‘How can this happen?” Jesus answered and said to him, “You are the teacher of Israel and you do not understand this? Amen, amen, I say to you, we speak of what we know and we testify to what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony.” John 3:9–11 As we reflected upon yesterday, Nicodem…
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The ultimate purpose of your life is love. And, more specifically, it is first to love God with a pure love. For love to be pure, it must be freed from all selfishness. Pure love looks only at the one being loved. When we love God with a pure love, we will find that we are drawn to God for His sake, because He is glorious and worthy of our love, an…
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Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God's promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For…
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Day 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2025)
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22:46Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvati…
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In this episode, Eileen gives a quiz on the faith. L'articolo E61 | Children’s Show – Quiz proviene da Radio Maria.By Radio Maria Ireland
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Reflection 119- Interior and Exterior Mortifications
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2:59Mortification is a practice of denying your will so as to grow in greater detachment from the passing things of this world. We must seek to detach from everything but God and His holy Will. It’s not that everything we like or desire is bad, but if we want true holiness, our desire for God must transform every other desire and direct them all. Inter…
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Monday of the Second Week of Easter - Coming Into the Light
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5:43Read Online There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you are doing unless God is with him.” John 3:1–2 Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews, is mentioned three times in the Gospel of …
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Day 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)
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12:13Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Ple…
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We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings …
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With the death of Pope Francis, the Universal Church enters a time known as the Interregnum, a time between popes. The process of electing a new leader for the Catholic Church is one steeped in tradition, customs, mystery, and even intrigue, but we believe the Holy Spirit is present for all of it.By Deacon Jeff Drzycimski
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One of the primary ways we stop the Mercy of God from entering into our lives is through obstinacy. Specifically, when we obstinately hold onto our own opinion, as a result of our pride, and therefore fail to be open to the truth, we shut the door to grace. This is a particularly dangerous sin because obstinacy, by its very definition, implies ther…
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Divine Mercy Sunday (Year C) - The Divine Mercy
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7:34Read Online Today is the Feast of all Feasts! It is the Feast of Mercy! This Feast originated from the private revelations given to Sr. Maria Faustina Kowolska, a Polish cloistered nun who died in 1938. In the year 2000, she was canonized by Saint Pope John Paul II, and the Feast of Mercy was instituted as a universal Feast of the Church. To better…
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Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorif…
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Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today's readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult them…
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Jeff discusses Pope Francis's remarkable impact and his place in Church history, especially in light of his recent passing. He explores Pope Francis's legacy and delves into the biblical foundations of the papacy. With deep scriptural references and historical context, Jeff highlights the continuity and significance of the papal office. Snippet fro…
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