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Strange CatholicsSep 09, 2020

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Saint Martin de Porres Saint Spotlight for today
Nov 03, 202314:13
Strange Catholics Special Interview with Dr. Jared Staudt & How The Eucharist Can Save Civilization
Aug 03, 202345:34
Saint Spotlight Saint Ephraem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
Jun 09, 202308:44
Quick Pod Saint Spotlight | Saint Catherine of Sienna

Quick Pod Saint Spotlight | Saint Catherine of Sienna

Enjoy this quick pod on today's Saint!

Saint Spotlight: Saint Catherine of Sienna Doctor of the Church
⁠https://aleteia.org/2021/04/22/7-inspiring-ideas-from-the-great-st-catherine-of-siena/⁠
Word on Fire's sample lesson on Saint Catherine of Siena ⁠https://www.wordonfire.org/wp-content/media/pp-stcatherine-samplelessonpdf.pdf⁠
⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Siena⁠
⁠https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=9⁠
⁠https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-catherine-of-siena⁠
⁠https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Catherine-of-Siena⁠
⁠https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/blog/woman-for-the-church-st-catherine-of-siena⁠
⁠https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-things-to-know-and-share-about-st-catherine-of-siena⁠
⁠https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03447a.htm⁠
⁠https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-catherine-of-siena-451⁠
Send Show feedback, prayer intentions, suggestions and comments to ⁠strangecatholicspod@gmail.com⁠
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Apr 29, 202309:06
Quick Pod Saint Spotlight | Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Apr 24, 202312:55
Special Guest Dr. John Bergsma

Special Guest Dr. John Bergsma

We are joined by Dr. John Bergsma, links for him are below.  https://www.johnbergsma.com/biography

A Catholic Introduction to the Bible

https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-introduction-to-the-bible-ioth/

Psalm basics for Catholics - This was mentioned on the show

https://www.avemariapress.com/products/Psalm-Basics-for-Catholics

The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year A

https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-word-of-the-lord-reflections-on-the-sunday-mass-readings-for-year-a/

Emmaus Academy - New resource to go deeper in our faith

https://stpaulcenter.com/emmaus-academy/

Letters From Home -

Your guide through the scripture readings of Daily Mass from Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. John Bergsma, and our other theologians from the St. Paul Center. Insight on memorials and feasts of our God's saints and personal insight from sacred scripture.

https://stpaulcenter.com/podcasts/

https://saintpaulcenter.libsyn.com/


Love Basics for Catholics - https://www.avemariapress.com/products/love-basics-for-catholics

Go with Dr Bergsma to the Holy Land! https://www.johnbergsma.com/pilgrimage


YouTube video Link -> SCS with Dr. John Bergsma


Mar 17, 202340:33
Purgatory | Special Guest Dcn Andy joins the show
Nov 14, 202238:42
We're back...well most of us! Special Guest Deacon Andy
Jun 21, 202244:01
Continuing our Lenten series of interviews with Mike Aquilina
Apr 13, 202236:07
Special Guest Eddie Trask on the Amen App
Apr 11, 202238:25
Special Guest Jeff Cavins Part 2

Special Guest Jeff Cavins Part 2

This is part 2 of a two part amazing interview that we had with Jeff Cavins

https://www.jeffcavins.com/

Creator of the Great Adventure Series

Creator and Host of the Jeff Cavins Show

https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/the-jeff-cavins-show/

Daily on the Hallow App with Jonathan Roumie

Download Hallow and listen to Daily Gospel Reflections from Jeff Cavins. Each reflection is paired with the Daily Gospel reading from Jonathan Roumie.

https://hallow.com/partner-jeffcavins/

Pilgrimage leader with his wife Emily, and he is on his 59th to the Holy Land

https://www.jeffcavins.com/pilgrimage/

Jeff and Emily Cavins have over 32 years of pilgrimage experience and want to invite you to travel with us! Hear Jeff explain the reasons that make Cavins Tours the winning formula for travel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AaPkatSGhw

Please send some feedback our way on your thoughts, stay tuned next week for part 2!

strangecatholicspod@gmail.com

Apr 04, 202241:59
Special Guest Jeff Cavins Part 1

Special Guest Jeff Cavins Part 1

This is part 1 of a two part amazing interview that we had with Jeff Cavins

https://www.jeffcavins.com/

Creator of the Great Adventure Series

Creator and Host of the Jeff Cavins Show 

https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/the-jeff-cavins-show/

Daily reflections on the Hallow App with Jonathan Roumie

Download Hallow and listen to Daily Gospel Reflections from Jeff Cavins. Each reflection is paired with the Daily Gospel reading from Jonathan Roumie.

https://hallow.com/partner-jeffcavins/

Pilgrimage leader with his wife Emily, and he is on his 59th to the Holy Land

https://www.jeffcavins.com/pilgrimage/

Jeff and Emily Cavins have over 32 years of pilgrimage experience and want to invite you to travel with us! Hear Jeff explain the reasons that make Cavins Tours the winning formula for travel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AaPkatSGhw

Please send some feedback our way on your thoughts, stay tuned next week for part 2! 

strangecatholicspod@gmail.com 

Mar 28, 202248:16
Happening this week Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mar 24, 202202:18
How are you growing closer to Christ this Lent with Clement Harrold
Mar 16, 202236:55
Journey Through Lent with Clement Harrold

Journey Through Lent with Clement Harrold

We discuss the great new work from Clem Harrold from the St Paul Center and learn about his past and what brought about this great project! It's not too late to pick up the booklet here -> https://stpaulcenter.com/product/journey-through-lent-reflections-on-the-daily-mass-readings/ How is your Lent going?  This discussion will help boost your Lent! Scott Hahn Interviews Journey Through Lent Author Clement Harrold An article that we discussed: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/03/tradismatic-trentecostalism Send feedback strangecatholicspodcast@gmail.com
Mar 14, 202239:21
CotC St Andrew | Discussion on traditional Catholics and trends | Saint Katharine Drexel
Mar 03, 202249:15
Check out St Michael's Church & other random thoughts | Faith and the Sacraments | Saint Josephine Bahkita
Feb 16, 202251:01
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | Focus on your personal holiness | Saint Ansgar

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | Focus on your personal holiness | Saint Ansgar

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg Check out this Church https://cathedralic.com/ We discuss the importance of focusing on our own personal holiness Saint Spotlight | Saint Ansgar https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ansgar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansgar https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ansgar https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/february-3-saint-ansgar-bishop/ https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=257 https://catholicsaints.info/saint-ansgar/ https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ansgar https://catholicreadings.org/saint-ansgar/ Email us at strangecatholicspod@gmail.com
Jan 26, 202238:04
What are we focusing on | Being grateful, keeping our eyes on Christ | Saint Cecilia

What are we focusing on | Being grateful, keeping our eyes on Christ | Saint Cecilia

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg

We discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, and Rep. Paul Gosar, how that reflects on our own sphere of influence and what we should be focusing on...hint it isn't these stories:-)


We discuss gratefulness and how we can lift ourselves up with the recognition of what we are or can be grateful for, seeking that grateful attitude and general disposition and not get caught up in negative things of the day.  


Terry gives a great story on this -> tune in to hear what happened!


Saint Spotlight: Saint Cecilia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=34

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Cecilia

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-cecilia

http://saintsresource.com/cecilia

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/november-22-saint-cecilia-memorial/

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Saint_Cecilia

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03471b.htm

Email us at strangecatholicspod@gmail.com

Nov 23, 202136:28
Catholic Current Events | All Hallows Eve (halloween) | Saints Simon and Jude
Nov 03, 202139:06
Check out this Church | Total Consecration | Saint John of Capistrano
Oct 20, 202135:54
Saint Spotlight Saint Therese of Lisieux

Saint Spotlight Saint Therese of Lisieux

For comments, to answer our trivia question, feedback or show topics please email us at strangecatholicspod@gmail.com 

Saint Spotlight: Saint Therese of Lisieux

http://www.thereseoflisieux.org/the-holy-face-of-jesus

https://aleteia.org/2020/10/01/john-paul-ii-declared-only-one-doctor-of-the-church/

https://www.littleflower.org/therese/

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=105

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-theresa-of-the-child-jesus/

https://saint-therese.org/about-therese/

http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_19101997_stherese_en.html

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Therese-of-Lisieux

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/17721a.htm

https://www.ewtn.com/therese/therese7.htm

We hope that you enjoy this episode and that this draws you into a deeper union with our Lord Jesus Christ, we are not infallible but we hope that you are able to take the good that we say and bring that to prayer to grow in deeper relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church.

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Sep 30, 202119:37
Saint Spotlight: Saint Robert Bellarmine
Sep 17, 202116:15
Hospitality | Sphere of Influence versus Sphere of Interest| Saint John Chrysostom
Sep 11, 202138:26
Password managers, how is that Catholic? | Distractions | Saint Mother Teresa
Sep 03, 202151:56
How to still have Hope | The Eucharist teaching can't be watered down | Saint Rose of Lima
Aug 27, 202139:20
Are we listening? | Feast of the Assumption of Mary | Saint Stephen of Hungary
Aug 10, 202137:18
Fear? | Don't lead a double life | Saint John Vianney

Fear? | Don't lead a double life | Saint John Vianney

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First cup

Fear, and how we can fall into that, what can we do to spread love amidst fear in our world and country

Lean into God He alone can dispel all fears!


Main Topic - What do we hide, and why we shouldn't be living a double life

We need to pray for all priests!  Saint John Vianney please pray for them!

https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/mccarrick-criminally-charged-for

https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/pillar-investigates-usccb-gen-sec


Saint Spotlight: Saint John Vianney

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Vianney

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-vianney

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=399

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Marie-Vianney

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/john-vianney-653

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/08/04/st--john--m--vianney-the-cur-of-ars--patron-of--parish-priests.html

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-john-vianney/

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-john-mary-vianney/

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Aug 04, 202138:01
We all have inherent dignity | What are others saying to you, and do you listen? | Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

We all have inherent dignity | What are others saying to you, and do you listen? | Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

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First cup,

Talking about the dignity of all humans, made in the image and likeness of God

Main Topic,

How are we open to hear from others how God is speaking through them

How do we use this in our discernment

Saint Spotlight: Saint Eusebius of Vercelli

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=46

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-eusebius-of-vercelli/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusebius_of_Vercelli

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05614b.htm

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-eusebius-of-vercelli

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eusebius-of-Vercelli

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Jul 28, 202136:44
St Padre Pio gives a great example of how to be humble | Knowing where God is leading you | Saint Bonaventure

St Padre Pio gives a great example of how to be humble | Knowing where God is leading you | Saint Bonaventure

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We discuss some recent news, from MN and Father Altman
aleteia.org/2021/07/13/how-st-padre-pio-responded-when-the-vatican-silenced-him/

Main Topic
“Is the soul the tool of the body, or the body the tool of the soul?”
-Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen
“Now just as no one comes to wisdom save through grace, justice, and knowledge, so none comes to contemplation save through penetrating meditation, holy conversation, and devout prayer.”
-Saint Bonanventure, The Mind’s Road to God www.ecatholic2000.com/bonaventure/road.shtml

Father Mike Discernment / Making a decision What’s a Sign from God (and What Isn’t)
www.Bishopsheentoday.com

Saint Spotlight: Saint Bonaventure
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonaventure
www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bonaventure
www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Bonaventure
www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=169
www.newadvent.org/cathen/02648c.htm
biography.yourdictionary.com/st-bonaventure
www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-bonaventure-522
catholicsaints.info/saint-bonaventure-of-bagnoregio/
www.ecatholic2000.com/bonaventure/road.shtml

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Jul 20, 202145:25
Father Doug Liebsch joins the podcast | Saint Maria Goretti
Jul 11, 202149:01
Special Guest Deacon Andy | Saint Junipero Serra

Special Guest Deacon Andy | Saint Junipero Serra

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We have a great discussion with Deacon Andy, we discuss, his calling to the diaconate, his background, his work with the Shroud museum in NM, and why we can blame him if he does something wrong!  Tune in to hear why!


Some Links discussed:

http://shroudnm.com/Index.html

https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=8Mnl0Z8gRtafyUBPXyJHS-Sy9YqfqthMgVa5L2Eh_8f9da_Fw5q_B9Zls-E-Jhjg8sauknkE214ofYN-

Saint Spotlight: Saint Junipero Serra

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun%C3%ADpero_Serra

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-junipero-serra

https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/faith-and-justice/junipero-serra-saint-or-not

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Junipero-Serra

https://www.usccb.org/offices/general-secretariat/saint-junipero-serra

https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/junipero-serra

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=401

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13730b.htm

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Jun 29, 202150:03
Supreme court ruling on Foster care and Eucharistic Coherence | Purgatory | Saint Thomas Moore
Jun 22, 202139:51
Listener feedback | What is the permanent Diaconate? | Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Listener feedback | What is the permanent Diaconate? | Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

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We discuss some listener feedback from Episode 15

https://www.pewforum.org/fact-sheet/public-opinion-on-abortion/


Main Topic: The Permanent Diaconate

What is a permanent Deacon in the Latin Church?

From Pope saint John Paul II address on the Jubilee year - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/speeches/2000/jan-mar/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_20000219_jubilee-deacons.html

Dear deacons, perhaps some of you are tired because of the burden of your duties, because of frustration due to unsuccessful apostolic projects, because many misunderstand you. Do not lose heart! Throw yourselves into Christ's arms:  he will refresh you. May this be your Jubilee:  a pilgrimage of conversion to Jesus.

4. Faithful to Christ in all things, dear deacons, you will also be faithful to the various ministries the Church entrusts to you. How valuable is your service to the Word and to catechesis! And what can we say of the diakonia of the Eucharist, which brings you into direct contact with the altar of sacrifice in your liturgical service?

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=789

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19940522_ordinatio-sacerdotalis.html


Saint Spotlight: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloysius_Gonzaga

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-aloysius-gonzaga

https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-voices/16th-and-17th-century-ignatian-voices/st-aloysius-gonzaga-sj/

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=15

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01331c.htm

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-aloysius-gonzaga-512

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-aloysius-gonzaga/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Aloysius-Gonzaga

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Jun 15, 202138:42
What we all need in this world is God | Eucharistic Coherence, what is it? | Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor

What we all need in this world is God | Eucharistic Coherence, what is it? | Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor

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Main Topic: Eucharistic Coherence

https://denvercatholic.org/archbishop-eucharistic-coherence-is-a-question-of-love/

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/04/14/aquila-denver-eucharist-politicians-teaching-240396

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/eucharistic-coherence

https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/05/a-most-unfortunate-roman-intervention

https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20021124_politica_en.html

A Pastoral Letter on the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and Catholics in Public Life
By the Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco


Full letter here -> https://sfarch.org/documents/2021/5/Pastoral_Letter_LetterSize_0501.1.pdf

The Veil Removed - Film - Terry mentioned this, it is a must watch!


Saint Spotlight: Saint Ephram Deacon and Doctor

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ephrem

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/june-9-saint-ephrem-deacon-and-doctor/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephrem_the_Syrian

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-ephrem-494

https://catholiccurrent.org/saints/saint-ephrem-deacon-and-doctor-of-the-church/

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-09

https://voiceofthesouthwest.org/saints-for-today-ephrem-deacon-doctor-of-the-church-306-373/

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05498a.htm

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Jun 08, 202147:50
Bob gives a glimpse into Saint Thomas Moore cathedral | Why do we do this podcast | Saint Justin Martyr

Bob gives a glimpse into Saint Thomas Moore cathedral | Why do we do this podcast | Saint Justin Martyr

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We get to visit (Virtually) a Cathedral in Virginia

A view from the inside of Saint Thomas Moore Cathedral in Alexandria, VA

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNtJd2WIE1YdP2KpQhiJg0H_eZe-ih9lJCkxWP0HeLsxU-dMpb_FgWxKnzecndC_w?key=YjBlMmpaZklHcUw4aGFOb2JaaGI2OU9CeVhoMEFn

Some history about the parish

https://www.cathedralstm.org/about/parish-history/

Main website

https://www.cathedralstm.org/


Main Topic:

We discuss why we are podcasting, we also talk about what is in store for Season 2!


Saint Spotlight: Saint Justin Martyr

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0126.htmThe First Apology

Dialogue with Trypho

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/01281.htm Chapters 1-9

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/01286.htmChapters 69-88

Other links for our Saint this week!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Martyr

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2019-06-01

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4144

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/22631/st-justin-martyr-patron-of-philosophers-honored-on-june-1

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Justin-Martyr

https://sharecatholic.com/blog/st-justin-martyr-feast-day-june-1st

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-justin-martyr

https://secondhandsaintsblog.com/2017/06/02/saint-justin-martyr-june-1st/

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Jun 01, 202135:20
Bob visits a new Church | Why do we honor Mary? | Saint Philip Neri

Bob visits a new Church | Why do we honor Mary? | Saint Philip Neri

May 25, 202136:49
May is mental health awareness month and we interview Scott and Reyne to talk about their story | Saint Dymphna
May 19, 202136:21
We all need more Hope! | Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun | Saint Isidore the Farmer

We all need more Hope! | Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun | Saint Isidore the Farmer

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Main Topic: Our Lady of Fatima

Pray daily, go to confession, pray for unrepentant sinners, sacrifice for sinners, Pray the Rosary Daily

Prayers from Our Lady:

“Pray, pray a great deal, and make sacrifices for sinners, for many souls go to Hell because they have no one to pray and make sacrifices for them.”

“My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love Thee. I ask pardon for all those who do not believe in Thee, do not adore Thee, do not hope in Thee, and do not love Thee... “Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I adore Thee profoundly and I offer Thee the most Precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of the same Son Jesus Christ, present in the Tabernacles of the world, in reparation for all the sacrileges, outrages and indifferences by which He Himself is offended. And by the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners.”

“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need.” of thy mercy

https://fatima.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-True-Story-of-Fatima-2018.pdf

https://fatima.org/about/fatima-the-facts/miracle-of-the-sun/

https://fatima.org/news-views/anniversary-miracle-of-the-sun/

https://www.livescience.com/29290-fatima-miracle.html

Fatima Movie - https://www.fatimathemovie.com/watch-at-home/

Saint Spotlight: Saint Isidore the Farmer

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-isidore-the-farmer

http://saintsresource.com/isidore-the-farmer

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-isidore-the-farmer/

https://catholicrurallife.org/resources/spiritual/isidore-and-maria-patron-saints-of-farmers/

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=353

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/isidore-the-farmer-618

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08189a.htm

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/may-15-saint-isidore-usa-optional-memorial/

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May 11, 202138:03
Visiting new Parishes | Why do we pray to the Saints? | Saints Philip and James

Visiting new Parishes | Why do we pray to the Saints? | Saints Philip and James

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First Segment - First Cup - Visiting new parishes
www.catholicsatcarolinaforest.com/

Main Topic: Intercession?
patrickmadrid.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/anyfriendofGod1.pdf
The veil removed as mentioned on the show by Terry
The Veil Removed - Film

Saint Spotlight: Saint Spotlight: Saints Philip and James Apostles
The Reflection that we mentioned during the Saint Spotlight evangeli.net/gospel/day/V_13
studyprayserve.com/2021/05/03/daily-mass-the-example-of-philip-and-james-catholic-inspiration/
www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saints-philip-and-james
www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saints-philip-and-james/
catholicsaints.info/pictorial-lives-of-the-saints-saints-philip-and-james-apostles/
www.marian.org/news/Feast-of-Sts-Philip-and-James-7717
catholicexchange.com/saints-philip-and-james-apostles
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2019-05-03
www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/sts-philip-and-james-the-less-apostles-473
mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/may-3-saints-philip-and-james-apostles/

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May 05, 202134:14
Special Guest William Hemsworth | Saint Catherine of Sienna Doctor of the Church

Special Guest William Hemsworth | Saint Catherine of Sienna Doctor of the Church

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Our Special Guest William Hemsworth

We discuss what got him started on blogging, podcasting and YouTube.

William also shares his conversion story and how after coming into the Church he needed to own his Faith for himself

To learn more about William and explore and subscribe to his great work see the links below :

Blog and links to all his social media: https://williamhemsworth.com/

Podcast on podbean: Know the Faith. Defend the Faith https://knowthefaithdefendthefaith.podbean.com/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/TheBibleCatholic/

Link to Kimberlee Jones who is a Catholic Convert.  We discussed how she discovered the Trinity through scripture as a Jehovah's Witness and you can watch that interview below 

A Jehovah's Witness Discovers The Trinity In Scripture With Kimberlee Jones


Saint Spotlight: Saint Catherine of Sienna Doctor of the Church

https://aleteia.org/2021/04/22/7-inspiring-ideas-from-the-great-st-catherine-of-siena/

Word on Fire's sample lesson on Saint Catherine of Siena https://www.wordonfire.org/wp-content/media/pp-stcatherine-samplelessonpdf.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Siena

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=9

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-catherine-of-siena

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Catherine-of-Siena

https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/blog/woman-for-the-church-st-catherine-of-siena

https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-things-to-know-and-share-about-st-catherine-of-siena

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03447a.htm

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-catherine-of-siena-451

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Apr 27, 202147:43
Godless? | Come back home! | Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen

Godless? | Come back home! | Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen

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For our first cup, we discuss what is happening in our country and world and how a people not devoted to God can be led to follow anything that leads them away from loving God and Loving others. 

Link to Episode on Idolatry  

Main Topic: Coming back into the church - been away for some time, or someone you know has been away?

- we answer these and more questions on this weeks podcast!


How can you come back? Just do it! Make a good confession and come back to Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist!

https://fathersofmercy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020Examination.pdf


Just starting out, what to learn more about the bible? Follow Father Mike Schmitz Bible in a Year podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321

https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/


Saint Spotlight: Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-fidelis-of-sigmaringen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidelis_of_Sigmaringen

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3355

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/april-24-saint-fidelis-of-sigmaringen-priest-and-martyr/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/fidelis-of-sigmaringen-565

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06069a.htm

https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/st-fidelis-of-sigmaringen.html

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-fidelis-of-sigmaringen/


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Apr 20, 202152:30
What is Truth Catholic Podcast host Deacon Stephen joins the podcast | Saint Martin I Pope and Martyr
Apr 13, 202143:02
Divine Mercy | Why we need it | How to show it to our neighbors and ourselves | Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska

Divine Mercy | Why we need it | How to show it to our neighbors and ourselves | Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska

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Happy Easter! We discuss Divine Mercy the Divine Mercy Image and how we all need to more!

From Saint Faustina's diary:

My daughter, if I demand through you that people revere My mercy, you should be the first to distinguish yourself by this confidence in My mercy. I demand from you deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself from it.

I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first — by deed, the second — by word, the third — by prayer. In these three degrees is contained the fullness of mercy, and it is an unquestionable proof of love for Me. By this means a soul glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy. Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy, and I demand the worship of My mercy through the solemn celebration of the Feast and through the veneration of the image which is painted. By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls. It is to be a reminder of the demands of My mercy, because even the strongest (163) faith is of no avail without works. … (Diary, 742).

From https://www.thedivinemercy.org/celebrate/prepareparish/faq/good-counsel

The Divine Mercy Image:

Vilnius image https://mercyimages.com/products/overstock-vilnius-divine-mercy-16x20-on-canvas-frame-8483

Hyla image: https://www.queenofpeacecatholicstore.com/divine-mercy-2

Confession Divine Mercy Image: Confession Image http://catholicprayerrevival.com/confession.html

https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/stfaustina/bio

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faustina_Kowalska

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-maria-faustina-kowalska

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-faustina-kowalska/

https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20000430_faustina_en.html

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-faustina-virgin-737

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/st-faustina-13352

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Apr 06, 202149:50
Special Guest Janey joins us | Homily Conversation and feedback | Holy Week | Triduum | We all need to attend all of the Triduum!

Special Guest Janey joins us | Homily Conversation and feedback | Holy Week | Triduum | We all need to attend all of the Triduum!

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We have a special guest, Jayne joins us for a younger perspective and discusses the importance of the Triduum.

We discuss some feedback we have received on homilies, and what the importance of a cohesive message is!

Keeping this podcast light we enjoy some fun intros and easter eggs (Bob chose to sing some random things) 

We all need to slow down this week to enter more fully into Holy Week

The Passion of Christ: Find them in the Four Gospels (read at least one this week!)

Matthew 26-28 | Mark 14-16 | Luke 22-24 | John 13-19

https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/passion-of-jesus-christ-in-the-four-gospels

Holy Week - Sacred Triduum

Why we all need to go to Holy Thursday Mass, Good Friday Service, and the Easter Vigil

A great video that is free for this week: http://watch.formed.org/videos/triduum

What is the Triduum and why it is important for all of us:

https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/the-easter-triduum-what-is-it-6028

https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2021/03/what-is-holy-week-explanatory-video-and.html?m=1

https://www.catholic.org/lent/story.php?id=36022

https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-easter-triduum-entering-into-the-paschal-mystery.html

https://aleteia.org/cp1/2021/03/27/how-to-prepare-for-holy-week/?utm_campaign=NL_en&utm_content=NL_en&utm_medium=mail&utm_source=daily_newsletter

Holy Tuesday:

https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholicsnacks/feature-on-the-tuesday-of-holy-week/?trk_msg=0OOBAPVNSD1K98PQ6KSBNKCBR8&trk_contact=BKRAF16K5SOGLQF0OU88HPVCPC&trk_sid=O2G91V0F3VQB2C9KVSIK5UOS1O&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.catholiccompany.com%2fcatholicsnacks%2ffeature-on-the-tuesday-of-holy-week%2f&utm_campaign=catholicsnacks

For other great Catholic tidbits visit here -> https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholicsnacks/

Easter Vigil: Haven't been, don't delay read more below but make plans now to go!

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1043

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Mar 30, 202143:54
Importance of good homilies continued | Overcoming darkness with the Light of Christ | Seven Last Words of Christ | Saint Turibius Mogrovejo

Importance of good homilies continued | Overcoming darkness with the Light of Christ | Seven Last Words of Christ | Saint Turibius Mogrovejo

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Readings from Mass Fourth Sunday in Lent - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearA.cfm 

Saint Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Chapter 5:8  - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/5?8

Seven Last Words / Phrases of Christ from the Cross

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)

“Today, you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43)

“Woman, behold, your son…. Behold, your Mother.” (John 19:26-27)

“My God, My God, why have You abandoned (forsaken) Me?” (Matthew 27:46)

“I Thirst.” (John 19:28)

“It is finished (accomplished/consummated).” (John 19:30)

“Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.” (Luke 23:46)

https://www.catholic.com/qa/do-jesus-words-from-the-cross-my-god-my-god-why-have-you-forsaken-me-mean-that-god-the-father

https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/did-the-father-forsake-jesus

https://aleteia.org/2017/04/14/with-his-7-last-words-jesus-speaks-to-us-all/

https://fathersofmercy.com/the-seven-last-words-of-christ/

https://www.stillromancatholicafteralltheseyears.com/seven-last-words-of-jesus-on-the-cross/

https://thecatholicsun.com/reflections-on-the-seven-last-words-of-christ/

Saint of the Day: Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-turibius-of-mogrovejo

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2357

http://saintsresource.com/turibius-of-mogrovejo

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-turibius-de-mogrovejo-186

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-turibius-of-mongrovejo/

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/march-23-saint-turibius-of-mogrovejo-bishop/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/turibius-de-mogrovejo-791

https://catholicsaints.info/saint-turibius-of-mogroveio/


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Mar 23, 202140:45
Homilies Good and Bad | Saint Joseph, the year of Saint Joseph and his importance in our lives | Saint Joseph is our Saint Spotlight too!

Homilies Good and Bad | Saint Joseph, the year of Saint Joseph and his importance in our lives | Saint Joseph is our Saint Spotlight too!

Bob reflects on a not so great homily that he heard and we discuss the importance of good homilies

https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/8-elements-of-a-phenomenal-homily/4905/

Main Topic: St Joseph

“We must be convinced that, in consideration of his great merits, God will not refuse St. Joseph any grace he asks for those who honor him.”

ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI

https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-year-of-st-joseph-what-catholics-need-to-know-44623

https://yearofstjoseph.org/honor/

https://yearofstjoseph.org/celebrate/

O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, so that having experienced here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.

O Saint Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Hold Him close in my name and kiss His fine head from me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.

https://yearofstjoseph.org/devotions/prayers/

https://aleteia.org/2021/03/15/pray-boldly-st-joseph-novena-in-his-jubilee-year-day-6/

https://aleteia.org/2018/02/28/this-ancient-prayer-to-st-joseph-has-never-been-known-to-fail/

Saint Spotlight: Saint Joseph

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Joseph

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joseph-husband-of-mary

https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/saint-joseph

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Joseph_(father_of_Jesus)

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08504a.htm

https://catholicstraightanswers.com/who-was-st-joseph/

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/saint-joseph-foster-father-of-the-lord-5588

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Mar 16, 202138:45
Bonus Episode | We were guests on the Minnesota Catholic Podcasts for the Diocese of St Cloud, MN
Mar 11, 202122:51
Romans 8:31- 34 | Stations of the Cross | Saint Frances of Rome

Romans 8:31- 34 | Stations of the Cross | Saint Frances of Rome

Rom 8:31b-34

Brothers and sisters:
If God is for us, who can be against us?
He who did not spare his own Son 
but handed him over for us all, 
how will he not also give us everything else along with him?

Who will bring a charge against God’s chosen ones?
It is God who acquits us, who will condemn?
Christ Jesus it is who died—or, rather, was raised— 
who also is at the right hand of God, 
who indeed intercedes for us.

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022821.cfm

https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar


Stations of the Cross history and importance:

https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/how-did-the-stations-of-the-cross-begin.html

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/how-did-the-stations-of-the-cross-begin-1155

https://aleteia.org/2019/03/08/who-invented-the-stations-of-the-cross/

https://www.bluearmy.com/origin-significance-stations-cross/

Saint Spotlight: Saint Frances of Rome

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-frances-of-rome

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_of_Rome

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=49

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Frances-of-Rome

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-frances-of-rome-1384-1440/

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-frances-of-rome-415

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06205c.htm

https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/st-frances-of-rome.html

https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/march-9-saint-frances-of-rome-religious/

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Mar 10, 202140:53
Idolatry, what do we worship besides God? | How have things in our lives taken the place of God | St Casimir
Mar 02, 202137:37