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Called (with Father Mike Schmitz) brings you powerful stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives of service. Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz and brought to you by The Catholic Initiative in partnership with Ascension, each episode features conversations with individuals who have answered God’s call to serve others—from highly successful entrepreneurs to industry executives and community leaders. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your own journey or looking for practical ways to ...
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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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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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Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry.
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A weblog where Catholic teaching and current trends in American culture come together.
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Father Casey is the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and chaplain for Central Connecticut State University.
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Sunday homilies by Fr. Mike Walker from St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.
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Fr. Mike O’Connor; Homilies - Catholic Teaching - Reflection
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Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith. Join our Locals community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support
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Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: ...
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A Bible Study from a mainstream Catholic Perspective. The whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The purpose is to give a working knowledge of the Bible and a basis for further study and prayer.
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A weekly question of faith answered by Cleveland Catholics. Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar of Evangelization and Deacon Mike Hayes Director of Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland co-host with frequent guests from the Diocesan Office who join in the conversation. Sponsored by Briefcase Marketing--check them out at https://www.Briefcase.marketing
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The Busted Halo Show with Catholic priest Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, is an informative and entertaining take on the Catholic faith. Father Dave and team answer your questions of faith and tackle current issues in our world while having some laughs along the way! This podcast features excerpts from the show on The Catholic Channel -- SiriusXM, channel 129.
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SOUNDS LIKE SUNDAY with Deacon Tom Simms ~ is a compilation sort of podcast of spiritual thoughts , prayers and worship for Sundays. I have no original ideas or new thoughts to tell. I simply act as a 'Good News Salvage Hunter'. I scour old books and the world wide web for items to restore, refurbish and retell. They are not certificated by the Catholic Church or backed by any official Vatican credentials, and there is no claim to originality my part. It started with inspiration from Fr Dan ...
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Mike Creavey explores faith and culture through theology, history, books, movies, music, travel, and much more. Don’t forget to wonder!
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The live and recorded podcast of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
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Deacon Jim Armstrong interviews the guest speaker at the upcoming Cleveland First Friday Club luncheon. Learn about the speaker’s background and the speaker’s perspective. Signup for the Luncheon at https://www.firstfridayclubcleveland.org/ or call Susan at 330-800-1493.
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Welcome to Immerse: Beginnings! An Immerse Bible Reading (and listening!) Experience Featuring the full New Living Translation (NLT) Bible, Beginnings is the second installment of the six volumes of Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience program. Beginnings takes the reader on a new and unique journey through the first five books of the Bible, the Pentateuch. From Genesis through Deuteronomy, Beginnings provides the reader with enjoyable and impactful readings. The end result is a Bible devel ...
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Welcome to Immerse: Beginnings! An Immerse Bible Reading (and listening!) Experience Featuring the full New Living Translation (NLT) Bible, Beginnings is the second installment of the six volumes of Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience program. Beginnings takes the reader on a new and unique journey through the first five books of the Bible, the Pentateuch. From Genesis through Deuteronomy, Beginnings provides the reader with enjoyable and impactful readings. The end result is a Bible devel ...
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Hosted by Fr. PJ McManus and Fr. Fabian Moncada Are you ready to be joyful? Be Not Afraid brings the good news that Jesus is on the way to encounter you.
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Sermons from The Mission Cincinnati. An Anglican church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more at www.missioncincinnati.org
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A show dedicated to helping men live out their call to authentic masculinity
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LIVE from the studio of Archangel Radio this is LA Catholic Morning, with Ellen Taylor and Todd Sylvester. Monday-Friday from 7am-8am we talk with local and national guests that share their own unique perspectives of the Catholic Faith. Todd Sylvester is your host along with co-host, Ellen Taylor, and producer, Mike Romano
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Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Elise Kerr, and Ayden Pugh.
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The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw launched the United in Mission: One Heart and Mind podcast in October of 2024, led by Communications Director John Gonzalez and Media Manager Tim Spear. The show highlights inspiring stories and initiatives, embodying the diocese’s call to be “A Diocese on Mission.” The spirit of the podcast is inspired Bishop Robert Gruss, who says "we must live with an unshakeable confidence in the Lordship of Jesus. He has a plan – a great plan – for us. ...We must become a ...
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Jesuits and friends come together to look at the world through Ignatian eyes, always striving to live Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam -- For the Greater Glory of God. Hosted by Mike Jordan Laskey and Eric Clayton. Learn more at jesuits.org. A production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.
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Fr. Paul Houlis is, in no way, His Holiness, but he sure is, “His HoliMess.” He knows from personal experience that one’s life can truly be a beautiful, holy, mess. Are we not all, in some way, “A Holy Mess?” After all, holiness is messy! We live in a messy world, and God entered the depths of its “messiness” and made it “holy”. He can do the same for one’s life! So tune in, and bring your mess with you. You’ll find out that God doesn’t just clean the mess of one’s life but uses it! He turns ...
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In The Pews is a collection of interviews with people of the Catholic Church, both clergy and lay people.
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Sunday To Sunday Productions presents, Attentive Heart, a podcast founded by Father Mike Russo, and now hosted by CALLED founder Father John Gribowich. Join Fr. John and his guests for inspiring conversations about how we can find space in hectic daily lives for God, contemplative prayer, preaching, everyday spirituality that can inspire your own personal ministry journey. True to Father Russo's vision, we hope to make the Gospel come alive by sharing those whose creative discipleship inspir ...
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Seminarian Casual brings the message of the Gospel, encouragement for vocations to the priesthood, and family friendly listening to Catholic broadcast media through a seminarian produced podcast.
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Everyone loves a good story. Join Catholic priest Fr. James Yamauchi every Wednesday for wholesome tales for the whole family. Each short story is about someone you know, but we don’t tell you who until the end. If these stories sound a lot like Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story or Mike Rowe’s The Way I Heard It, that’s because both these shows have inspired That’s the Word. Our true stories tend to reflect our interests, which include Christianity, history (especially American history), m ...
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Every episode of the Marquette High podcast explores a different aspect of a Jesuit high school education, through interviews with the people who know them best.
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NET Ministries challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Every August, 150 young Catholics aged 18-28 leave behind their jobs, school, family, and friends to devote nine months to serving with the National Evangelization Teams (NET). Divided into 14 teams, they travel across the U.S. for nine months to share the Gospel with young people and their families. Since 1981, NET teams have led over 29,000 retreats and ministered to more than 1.7 million young Cat ...
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Conservative/Christian Talk Radio! About RULES for RETROGRADES PODCAST : After almost three generations of radical popular culture, the fallow ground is now fertile for the cultivation—the re-flowering—of Christian culture. The West is now ready for the RETROGRADE programme of recovery. 💪🏻 FOLLOW Tim:Gab: @TimotheeologyParler: @TimotheeologyTwitter: @TimotheoologyWebsite: https://www.timothyjgordon.com/🔥WATCH/LISTEN to Rules for Retrogrades:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas ...
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Welcome to Code for Thought, the podcast about software for research and the people who make it. Languages: English, German, French
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Christina Cox , author of "Catholics in Washington, DC." "Catholics in the Capital" radio host, writer & podcaster. Currently with Guadalupe Radio Network on WMET 1160 AM every Friday at 1:00 PM. Breaking news on Pope Francis and "What to do in Washington, DC" for the latest on religious news, spiritually & faith. Weekly guests and co-hosts Father Jack Hurley, Dan, Dan the Radio Man & Michael Washabaugh (Mike at the Mike)radio producer.
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Catholic Forum began as a radio program in Wilmington, Delaware USA in 1939 making it the longest running Catholic discussion (non-liturgical) program in the United States. It is still on the air in the Diocese of Wilmington, but it is now available as a podcast. A new podcast debuts each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and includes an update of local, national and international Catholic news and a 20-22 minute interview on a topic of interest to the Catholic community of Delaware, Mary ...
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The A Reason for Hope Podcast is to help decipher the truths of our faith in these challenging times. We address topics of interest and confusion in our culture through interviews with prominent Catholic speakers, candid conversations from the Array of Hope team, and catechetical discussions with our Director of Theology, Dr. David Hajduk.
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Hello everyone, I’m Mike Frey, your host, I want to welcome you to my Bereavement Miracles program of recovery. The Bereavement Miracles program is a 12-step systematic approach to unity and hope when dealing with the loss of a loved-one. My intent of this 12-step program is to help our listeners begin their journey towards healing by way of developing fellowship and a relationship with Christ. The word Miracles can be understood by the little changes in one’s life. What I mean by this i ...
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Catholic podcasts dedicated to those on the spiritual journey! Offering the best teachings from the rich Catholic Spiritual/Discernment tradition.
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Kirill Was Here (aka Slut Whisperer), his best friend Kevin, and radio personality Niko join forces for a weekly roundtable conversation. Honest, provocative, and consistently offensive, their bizarre choice of topics and life experiences don't make it the best show, but it sure is Not The Worst Show. New episode every Tuesday. CONTACT: [email protected] Music & Production: Mike Young Studio
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Encounters With Dignity brings you stories, learnings, and actionable wisdom from people putting restorative justice into practice in their everyday lives. Each episode explores the synergies between Gospel values, Catholic Social Teaching, and restorative justice, preparing listeners to bring this reconciling approach to their communities, churches, and broader society. Encounters With Dignity is a project of Catholic Mobilizing Network, the national Catholic organization working to end the ...
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The Vigil Praise podcast is here so that you can listen to the homilies and anything else from Vigil Praise, when you are not able to come or if you want to listen to it again. Please pass it on to your friends as well
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Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthering St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading p…
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Day 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2025)
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What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of …
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Episode 123137: 12/14/25 Waiting Well: Praise While We Wait
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Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent In seasons of waiting, do we complain or praise? While we are waiting, it can feel like nothing is happening. And yet, faith tells us that God is at work even when we can't yet see the fruit. Rather than complaining while we wait, there is another option. Mass Readings from December 14, 2025: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 1…
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Called to Accompany Mothers w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and the Sisters of Life
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In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Sr. Gianna Maria and Sister Zelie Maria Louis of the Sisters of Life—a community of religious sisters whose mission is to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. One of their missions is to serve women who are vulnerable to abortion and give them the support and resources th…
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You’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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You may have heard the phrase, "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: Death is the enemy Death is a natural part of life Death is a new birth (but we're not excited about it) However, Fr. Mike explains that all three fall…
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Fr. Ripperger: What A Woman IS!!! (Jay Dyer, Mike Pantile, Will Knowland, and Megha Join too!)
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Second Sunday of Advent 2025 Homily by Fr. Mike Mayer
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How Detailed Should I Be When Confessing My Sins?
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A listener named Kay asks a question about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. "When going to confession, do you have to detail every instance [of sin]?" She asks. "For example, if you tend to embellish the truth, do you describe every time you lie? Or if you have been promiscuous, do you have to detail every instance?"…
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[EN] Meet the 2025 SSI Fellows - Sangeeta Bathia, Jyoti Boghal and Deborah Udoh
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English Edition: In this last English episode of this season, I'd like to introduce you to the three Software Sustainability Institute fellows for this year: Deborah Udoh, Jyoti Boghal and Sangeeta Bathia. All three have ambitious goals for their fellowship ranging from training, building networks to public health. I'd like to thank the Software Su…
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Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me to discuss the life of Moses in the first of this two part episode. Moses' life is covered four books: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. We needed at least two episodes to explore all of the lessons we can learn from him. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManu…
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DWG8 – Two Modes of Discernment – The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
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Two Modes of Discernment – “What am I to do?” The Discernment of God’s Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Timothy Gallagher continues his teaching on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s three modes of discernment, focusing here on the first and second modes. The first mode is a clarity beyond doubting, in which a person receives an unmi…
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Episode 1333: 12-15-25_LACM_Austin Habbish_Claudia Delmas_Monday
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Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Austin Habbish covers the Summa in a year podcast, and Claudia Delmas on Finding Christ in all we do.
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Serving the Poor: A Mission Trip to South Africa - Dr. Jim Blessman - 12/15/2025
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Dr. Jim Blessman, President and Founder of Blessman International, joins the show to talk about his recent work in South Africa. He explains how the organization’s mission of education, healthcare, and faith-based outreach continues to change lives through compassion and Christ-centered service. Learn more: www.blessmaninternational.org #BlessmanIn…
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Learning Incarnational Evangelization - Patrick Schmadeke - 12/15/2025
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Patrick Schmadeke, Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Davenport, discusses evangelization rooted in relationship, accompaniment, and lived witness. Drawing from his recent writing, he explains how incarnational evangelization reflects Christ’s own method of entering the world to save it. Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/schmadeke…
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ENCORE - Suffering and Christmas - 3rd Week of Advent - 12/15/2025
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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- Th…
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Today on the Catholic Morning Show: Patrick Schmadeke — Director of Evangelization, Diocese of Davenport Patrick Schmadeke joins the program to discuss the concept of incarnational evangelization—meeting people where they are and witnessing to Christ through lived relationships rather than programs alone. He shares insights from his recent writing …
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—God Brings About Genuine Redemption For All—
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Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass December 15, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a Matthew 21:23-27 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/giveBy Pod Apostle Publishing
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Exorcist Explains Spiritual Warfare and Catholic Mental Health | Fr Chad Ripperger
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How can Catholics discern whether interior suffering is the result of demonic oppression or struggles like anxiety, depression, or emotional trauma? In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile sits down with Catholic priest, exorcist, and Thomistic philosopher Fr. Chad Ripperger, who explains how the Church approaches spiritual wa…
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Day 15: The Sacred Vigil of Love – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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Caryll Houselander image used with permission from TRINITY ICONS Day 15: The Sacred Vigil of Love The fostering of an infant’s life is a thing of terror as well as of beauty. We are face to face with life at its most precious, housed in its frailest. That life depends for its survival upon us, upon the intelligence, the skill, the perseverance, the…
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Day 16 – Weakness – An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart: Prepare your heart for Christ through Scripture, the saints, and the gentle practice of daily listening. Part Three: Listening Through Trials, Weakness, and Silence DAY 16 – Weakness “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12.9 RSV Weakness is one of the m…
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Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent – An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
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Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent – An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you w…
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Matthew 11:2-11. Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Where can we find true and lasting joy and peace? Only in relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the answer to all of our questions, needs, and desires. The joy that Christ gives is not a good mood that sways like a reed in the winds of life circumstances, but a deep and abiding joy that come…
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Advent III | Isaiah 35 | Rev. Kristen Yates | 12.14.25
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!
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Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass December 14, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Is 35:1-6a, 10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/giveBy Pod Apostle Publishing
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Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s …
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Prayer is "grace and grit," as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike's favorites in the Catechism, we hear that "we pray as we live because we live as we pray." This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit's grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on o…
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Day 14: Patience in the Hidden Growth of Sorrow – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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Caryll Houselander image used with permission from TRINITY ICONS Day 14: Patience in the Hidden Growth of Sorrow Sometimes this Advent season of the soul is a recurring rhythm through life, deliberately chosen as such or simply given to us. Sometimes it is the immediate result of conversion or of a new awareness of God or of an increase of Love. So…
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Day 15 – Confusion – An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart: Prepare your heart for Christ through Scripture, the saints, and the gentle practice of daily listening. Part Three: Listening Through Trials, Weakness, and Silence DAY 15 – Confusion “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.” Proverbs 3.5 RSV Interior confusion is one o…
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Sunday of the 3rd Week of Advent – An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
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Sunday of the 3rd Week of Advent – An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you w…
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The 3rd Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast
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The 3rd Sunday of Advent – The Joy of Christ’s Coming – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this Third Sunday of Advent reflection, Msgr. John Esseff proclaims the joy of Christ’s coming and the deep mystery of Jesus dwelling within those who are baptized. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, he reflects on th…
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Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit as…
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In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form …
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CLJ6 – Joyful Penitence – Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. – Discerning Hearts Podcast
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CLJ6 – Joyful Penitence – ‘Come, Lord Jesus’ by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. An excerpt from Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting: Joyful Penitence My dear Sisters, in this third week of Advent f…
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Day 14 – Dryness – An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart: Prepare your heart for Christ through Scripture, the saints, and the gentle practice of daily listening. Week Two: Following the Voice of Christ DAY 14 – Dryness “O God, thou art my God, I seek thee, my soul thirsts for thee; my flesh faints for thee, as in a dry and weary land where no water is.” Psalm 6…
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