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Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role as part of the inner circle of Jesus. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts on how to address compulsive eating, and Courtney Brown with more reflections on Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Thomas Aquinas prayer

“Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,
which no unworthy affection may drag
downwards; give us an unconquered
heart, which no tribulation can wear
out; give us an upright heart, which
no unworthy purpose may tempt
aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord
our God, understanding to know
you, diligence to seek you, wisdom
to find you, and a faithfulness that
may finally embrace you; through
Jesus Christ our Lord.”

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RECIPES FROM RITA: Crack Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

About 2 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes

1/4 cup olive oil

1 heaping tablespoon or more ranch seasoning dry powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Handful chopped chives, garlic or onion 

Good handful chopped basil

Feta or goat or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cut tomatoes in half.

Combine oil, ranch seasoning powder, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Taste for seasonings – it should taste pretty strong.
Toss tomatoes in mixture.
Spread onto large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast in 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Move tomatoes to a bowl. Toss with chopped basil, crumbled feta cheese, and chives

More recipes at abouteating.com.

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Happy feast of Bl. Stefan Wyzynski! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Raymond de Souza to discuss this cardinal who resisted the efforts of both the Communists and the Nazis in Poland. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Fr. Patrick Briscoe live from the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton route of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer for God’s Protection

O God, You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to Your perfect care on the journey that awaits us. We pray for a safe and auspicious journey. Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain of what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding. Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under Your ever watchful care. Amen

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Fr. Raymond De Souza is online at ncregister.com.

Dr. James Prothro, author of The Bible and Reconciliation

Andrew Swafford is online at ascensionpress.com/oldtestament.

Jason Gale and TAN Books have published the Manual of Prayers from the Council of Baltimore.

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Happy feast of St. Peter Claver! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as a witness to human dignity. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Bill Schmitt from OnWord about how to avoid thinking solely in memes, and Stephanie Mann with more insights as to how St. John Henry Newman was converted by the Church Fathers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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A Prayer for God’s Protection

O God, You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to Your perfect care on the journey that awaits us. We pray for a safe and auspicious journey. Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain of what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding. Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under Your ever watchful care. Amen.

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Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net.

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Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the dramatic story of one of the most historically important Doctors of the Church. We’ll also talk Bible Foods with Rita Heikenfeld, and get more thoughts on spiritual and emotional health with pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Athanasius

Almighty ever-living God, who raised up the Bishop Saint Athanasius as an outstanding champion of your Son’s divinity, mercifully grant, that, rejoicing in his teaching and his protection, we may never cease to grow in knowledge and love of you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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RECIPE FROM RITA:

Fresh Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese

Easy and delicious for entertaining.

12 fresh figs, cut in half

4 ounces herbed goat cheese (if you can’t find herbed goat cheese, use regular) 24 whole almonds

Honey and Balsamic vinegar

Preheat broiler on high. Put fig halves, cut side up, on sprayed baking sheet. Divide goat cheese among them and push one almond into the cheese on each half. Broil just until cheese is soft, about 2 minutes or so. Let cool a few minutes, and drizzle with a tiny bit of honey and balsamic vinegar. Serve.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her appearance to shepherd children in Portugal. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Brendan Hodge from the Pillar, and Stephanie Mann with more wisdom from St. John Henry Newman. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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A Fatima Prayer to the Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, and I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference with which He Himself is offended. And, through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners.

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Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, author of Hannah’s Tears

Tom Nash, author of To Whom Shall We Go?

Dr. Andrew Swafford is online at ascensionpress.com/oldtestament.

Tim Glemkowski is online at eucharisticrevival.org.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to reflect on increasing legalization of marijuana from a Catholic perspective. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to talk Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta to look at more ways to understand the context of the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer for Enlightenment

Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, grant us in our misery [the grace] to do for You alone what we know You want us to do, and always to desire what pleases You.

Thus, inwardly cleansed, interiorly enlightened, and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit, may we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

And, by Your grace alone, may we make our way to You, Most High, Who live and rule in perfect Trinity and simple Unity, and are glorified God all-powerful forever and ever. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA

Slow Cooker Whole “Roasted” Chicken 

Thanks to a loyal listener for this recipe!

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, giblets removed
2-3 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons paprika – regular sweet would work well but Spanish smoked would be nice too

Instructions

Mix the seasonings together and rub all over the chicken inside and out.

Using Heavy Duty Foil, cut two 18 inch pieces.

Roll each piece the long way, loosely, so the tube of foil was as long as possible, then curve it like an oven heating coil, like a flattened S.

Place the chicken on top of the foil, sprinkle with a bit more paprika.

Cook on low 6-8 hours or until chicken registers 165 temperature.

If not using garlic salt, use 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.

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Jello Poke Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix plus any ingredients listed on box
• 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry Jell-O (or raspberry or cherry)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (or 2 cups whipped cream)

Instructions

• Prepare cake as directed on the box and bake in a 9-x-13-inch baking dish. Let cool for 15 minutes.
• Poke cake with a fork at ½–1-inch intervals.
• Use hot and cold water to make Jell-O as directed on the package.
• Spoon Jell-O liquid over the cake gradually until it is all absorbed.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 3–4 hours. Top with whipped topping right before serving.

Notes

Storage: Because of the Jell-O, this poke cake must be kept chilled. Tightly cover the cake and keep in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.

Cupcake Version: Instead of making a 9-x-13-inch cake, make cupcakes according to the directions on the cake mix box. Once cupcakes have cooled, poke them with a fork or skewer, drizzle Jell-O into the holes and chill as directed above before adding whipped topping.

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Happy feast of St. Rose of Lima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her legacy as one of the first saints from the Americas. Guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for the Sick

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.

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Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs is online at gwyneththompsonbriggs.com

Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net.

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Happy feast of St. John Eudes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and teachings. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom in the Church Fathers as quoted in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. John Eudes

O Lord, You have created me for Yourself, to love You and to enjoy You, infinite Good, ineffable Beauty; do not permit me to lose sight of this sublime end toward which I must tend; do not permit me to wander among the wretched satisfactions that vain, feeble creatures can offer me.

O my Lord, what poor use I have made of creatures! Pardon me, O Lord! Henceforth I do not want to use anything unless it is for Your glory and according to Your holy will, as Your Son Jesus did. O my God, if in the past I have turned aside from You who are my Beginning, my End, and my supreme good; if I have turned toward myself and creatures, preferring their will and mine to Yours, I here and now promise to renounce, entirely and forever the world and myself, and to give myself wholly and forever to You. O my God, I give myself to You as my Beginning; take complete possession of me. May I always abide in You! Be the beginning and end of all my actions. O my God, I give myself to You as my End, my Center, my supreme Good. Draw me to You! Make me tend continually toward You. Be my delight, my glory, my treasure, my all!

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Happy feast of St. Boniface! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be the patron saint of Germany. Guests include Gary Zimak on the faith of Abraham in the midst of uncertainty, and Andrew Seeley on a teacher formation program from the Augustine Institute. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Boniface Collect Prayer

May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord, that we may firmly hold the faith he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood and confidently profess it by our deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Happy feast of the Assumption! On today’s Holy Day of Obligation, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about what it means that Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more background on the things you need to know to better understand the Bible.

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A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,
I pray to you on behalf of those who are suffering
and for my own healing needs.
Mary, your love strengthens me
and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return to
good health under your tender care. And please intercede for my very
special needs. (mention your needs here).

Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA

CHUNKY GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS 

Oats are naturally gluten free but if you’re concerned, buy oats with a “gluten free” label. 

The recipe calls for coconut oil since it solidifies a bit after cooling. I used butter as a substitute. You can use regular oil, but the granola may break up a little more.

Ingredients

Granola

1 1⁄2 cups gluten-free rolled oats – I use old fashioned
1/2 cup coconut flakes, large or small, unsweetened if you have it; if not sweetened is OK

1/2 cup slivered raw almonds (or raw almonds, chopped) 

1/2 cup raw pecan halves chopped a bit
1/4 tsp salt
Coating

3 Tbsp coconut oil or butter – I used butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
Add while cooling

1/4 cup dried fruit – optional – I used cranberries chopped up a bit

1/4 cup chocolate chips – optional – I used mini

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325.

Stir together oats, coconut, nuts and salt.

Over low heat, whisk oil or butter and syrup until combined. Don’t let boil. Stir in vanilla.

Pour over oat mixture.

Line small baking tray (I used small sheet pan) with parchment.

Spread mixture evenly on top. Pat down with spatula.

Bake 15 minutes, then turn pan around to bake evenly. Bake another 10 minutes, just until granola is golden. Don’t overbake.

Cool a minute or two, then sprinkle fruit on top. Pat down.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top but leave alone. They’ll melt a bit as granola cools.

Cool completely before breaking up. It stays in larger pieces if you gently lift  the granola up with your hands, then break apart. It’s still yummy if some doesn’t stick together!

Store airtight room temperature for 2 weeks or freeze for a couple of months.

Adapted slightly from Minimalist Baker. 

GRAIN FREE GLUTEN FREE DAIRY FREE GRANOLA BARS, NO BAKE!

Daughter-in-law Jessie shared this recipe from Joyful Abode site a while back. I followed the recipe – no changes needed. Really yummy!

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups assorted nuts and seeds
• 1 cup dried fruit
• 2 cups shredded coconut 
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• splash of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• generous sprinkle of cinnamon
• some more cinnamon

Roughly chop 1 cup of the nuts and seeds. Place in a bowl.

Use your food processor to pulse the other 1.5 cups of nuts and seeds into a finer “chop.” Add to the bowl.

Add your fruit.

Stir in the dried coconut.

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine oil, honey, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Cook until the mixture bubbles, then pour over the fruit/nut mixture.

Stir to combine completely.

Press your mixture into a parchment-lined pan of some sort. Press HARD.

Cool 2-3 hours, then remove from the pan and cut into bars. Cut straight down, don’t saw the bars. The bars cut best when completely cool.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast about Bishop Conley’s recent letter on mental health. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma with more insights into salvation history, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta about more context clues that can help us better understand the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer to Blessed Carlo Acutis

Blessed Carlo, You knew the power of technology and used it to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. 

You also knew the dangers of technology and were intentional in your efforts to guard your heart against them. 

You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology. 

In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions.

Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at some of the practical everyday wisdom of the founder of Opus Dei. Guests include Fr. Rob Jack to unpack more titles from the litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Gary Zimak with more scriptural principles to help us overcome anxiety and worry. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer for the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva

O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother,
you granted your priest Saint Josemaria countless graces,
choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei,
a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment
of the Christian’s ordinary duties.

Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances
and events of my life into occasions of loving you
and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls
with joy and simplicity, lighting up the pathways
of this earth with faith and love.

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Dr. Edward Sri is online at augustineinstitute.org.

Msgr Charles Pope is online at blog.adw.org.

Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.

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Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss what it means for Mary’s assumption to culminate in her coronation. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics with more context to help us understand the Scriptures. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Salve Regina

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: GRAB & GO HIGH PROTEIN EGG MUFFINS

Prep time is about 5 minutes once you have everything measured out.
These are from a listener who says these make great “grab & go” breakfast muffins for the kids. (OR YOU!)
Makes about 6 egg muffins. Recipe doubles easily.
Now except for the eggs, feel free to do your own thing with add-ins. I like to add a few chopped green onions.
If you do add fresh spinach, cook it a bit, then drain to remove excess water.
If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain very well.

Ingredients
6 eggs
Salt and pepper
Crumbled cooked bacon, ham, chorizo, sausage – whatever you like — about 1/2 cup or so
Shredded cheese – a good 1/2 cup or so
Handful spinach, chopped (see note above) – optional
Parsley – optional but gives nice color

Instructions
First, spray nonstick muffin cups (yes, even nonstick cups tend to have egg stick in them after baking) or line muffin cups with paper liners and spray those, too.
Preheat oven to 375.
Whisk eggs and seasonings together.
Add meat, cheese and spinach. Whisk well.
Pour evenly into muffin cups.
Bake 15-18 minutes until eggs are set.

Note: after they cool, the egg muffins will deflate. That’s normal.
Refrigerate, covered, up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave.
Freeze and reheat in microwave.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Ken Craycraft to talk more about how Catholic Social Doctrine should inform the way we live as citizens. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer for Those Who Will Die Today

Most Merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray You, by the agony of Your most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Your Immaculate Mother, to wash in Your Most Precious Blood, the sinners of the world who are now in their agony, and who will die today.

Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying. Amen.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Debbie Capen of MiraVia to talk about the creative work they’re doing to support women in unplanned pregnancies. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with thoughts on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more..

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Prayer to St. Jude for the sick

St. Jude, you witnessed the healing power of our Lord Jesus.  You saw His compassion for the sick and dying.  You yourself touched the sick, shared the sorrows of the mournful, and encouraged the despairing.  You received this authority and healing power to work wonders, to cure the incurable, to make people whole.  We ask you to intercede with our brother, Jesus, to send His saving grace to heal the sickness and suffering of all who are ill, to uplift their despondent spirits, and to instill hope in their hearts. Amen.

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Happy feast of Sts. Philip and James! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell observe the First Friday of May by talking about the Sacred Heart Devotion with Emily Jaminet from Welcome His Heart. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings, plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Collect for the Feast of Sts. Philip and James

O God, who gladden us each year with the feast day of the Apostles Philip and James, grant us, through their prayers, a share in the Passion and Resurrection of your Only Begotten Son, so that we may merit to behold you for eternity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Happy feast of St. Bridget of Sweden! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her extraordinary life and legacy. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss his experience of leading Adoration at the Eucharistic Congress, Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts with thoughts from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. Clement of Alexandria

May we all live in the peace that comes from You. May we journey towards Your city, sailing through the waters of sin untouched by the waves, borne tranquilly along by the Holy Spirit, Your Wisdom beyond all telling. Night and day until the last day of all, may our praises give You thanks, our thanksgiving praise You: You who alone are both Father and Son, Son and Father, the Son who is our Tutor and our Teacher, together with the Holy Spirit.”

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The Litany of Healing and Repentance that Fr. Boniface Hicks led on Friday of the Eucharistic Congress can be found here.

Dr. John Oertle is online at solidarityhealthshare.org.

The new Brother Isaiah album, “Mysteries and Medicines,” is available through your favorite streaming service. Check him out on YouTube as well: youtube.com/@cfrs

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta to share more decision making advice from the Desert Fathers. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak from Following the Truth. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer for Grace and Guidance

O Lord God almighty, who has brought to us to the beginning of this day, defend us in the same by Your power; that we may not this day fall into any sin, but that all our thoughts, words, and works may be directed to the fulfillment of Your will. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

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Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.

Thomas Nash, author of To Whom Shall We Go? The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church

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Happy feast of St. Mark the Evangelist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to look at an ancient hymn that unpacks Mark’s life. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss St. Benedict Joseph Labre as a patron saint of mental health. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Mark

O God, who raised up Saint Mark, your Evangelist, and endowed him with the grace to preach the Gospel, grant, we pray, that we may so profit from his teaching as to follow faithfully in the footsteps of Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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RITA HEIKENFELD’S TIPS FOR A COLANDER SALAD GARDEN

Find inexpensive colanders at thrift or dollar stores.

As far as what to grow, choices are endless! You can plant a single variety of greens or a mix. Let the little ones help you choose. 

STEPS:

1.  Line a colander with coffee filters to keep soil in and allow good drainage. 
2. Tape coffee filters if necessary to adhere to colander. Moisten evenly.
3. Pour soil in 3/4 of the way up. Tamp down to smooth.
4. Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface. You can sprinkle on a good amount of seeds.
5. Pour a tiny bit of soil on top of seeds, just enough to cover.
6. Tamp down gently.
7. Water very lightly and gently. This is where a spritz bottle comes in handy.
8. Add label and date. You can simply tape the seed packet on a popsicle stick.
9. Place in sunny spot.
10. Water as needed. Keep evenly moist but not soggy.
11. Watch closely — in a week or so you’ll see all those tiny seeds sprouting.
12. Some varieties are ready to eat in 3 weeks.
13. As the greens grow, cut at soil level. New growth appears in a few days.

More kitchen tips at abouteating.com.

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Jason Gale and Pentecost with the Church Fathers are online at tanbooks.com.

Dr. Michael Pakaluk, author of The Memoirs of St. Peter: A New Translation of the Gospel According to Mark

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Happy feast of Bl. Michael McGivney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. John Paul Walker about how Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more wisdom from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with a reflection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X

Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about St. Joseph as a model for all of us in our daily work. Guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, Fr. Augustine Wetta with more wisdom from the Desert Fathers, and Dr. Jacob Imam, founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

Joseph, by the work of your hands and the sweat of your brow, you supported Jesus and Mary, and had the Son of God as your fellow worker.

Teach me to work as you did, with patience and perseverance, for God and for those whom God has given me to support. Teach me to see in my fellow workers the Christ who desires to be in them, that I may always be charitable and forbearing towards all.

Grant me to look upon work with the eyes of faith, so that I shall recognize in it my share in God’s own creative activity and in Christ’s work of our redemption, and so take pride in it.

When it is pleasant and productive, remind me to give thanks to God for it. And when it is burdensome, teach me to offer it to God, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, on the heels of Pentecost Sunday. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Come, Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. 

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her life and legacy, and her special patronages through the years. Guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Marcel Lejeune to recap last week’s Eucharistic Congress, and Ken Craycraft on what happens next now that Biden is no longer running for president. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Thomas More Prayer

Give me Your grace, good Lord, to set the world at nought, to set my mind fast upon You. And not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths.

To be content to be solitary. Not to long for worldly company, little and little utterly to cast off the world, and rid my mind of all the business thereof. 

Gladly to be thinking of God, piteously to call for His help, to lean unto the comfort of God, busily to labor to love Him.

To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me; for His benefits incessantly to give Him thanks.

To think my most enemies my best friends, for the brethren of Joseph could never have done him so much good with their love and favor as they did him with their malice and hatred.

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Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss the life and legacy of one of the most well known figures in all of Church history. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture to address anxiety and worry, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. Augustine

Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would have not been at all. You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for your peace.

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Happy feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to talk more about Marian movements around the world, Gary Zimak to reflect on Bible verses to ease anxiety and worry, and Tim Glemkowski on the kickoff of Eucharistic pilgrimages around the United States ahead of the Eucharistic Congress this Summer. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…|

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Collect for St. Isidore the Farmer

Lord God, to whom belongs all creation, and who call us to serve you by caring for the gifts that surround us, inspire us by the example of Saint Isidore to share our food with the hungry and to work for the salvation of all people. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Happy feast of St. Rita of Cascia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Jonathan Jerome, Executive director of the National Shrine of St. Rita in Philadelphia. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta with more wisdom from the Desert Fathers, Gary Zimak on what St. Paul says about the Holy Spirit, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Rita Prayer

Heavenly Father! In Your infinite love and mercy, You heed the prayer of Your beloved servant, Rita. You graciously grant favors through her intercession, which are considered impossible to human skill and effort. Relying on her compassionate love, we ask You to assist us in our trials and difficulties. Let unbelievers know that you are the helper of the humble, the defender of the weak, and the strength of those who trust in You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer courtesy of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia; full prayer and other prayers at saintritashrine.org.

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Tom Nash, author of To Whom Shall We Go?

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to continue her series on St. John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucald

Father, I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you:
I am ready for all, I accept all.

Let only your will be done in me,
and in all your creatures –
I wish no more than this, O Lord.

Into your hands I commend my soul:
I offer it to you with all the love of my heart,
for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands without reserve,
and with boundless confidence,
for you are my Father. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss of the legacy of this Franciscan Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to unpack stats related to Catholic belief in the Real Presence, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect Prayer for the Feast of St. Bonaventure

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, just as we celebrate the heavenly birthday of the Bishop Saint Bonaventure, we may benefit from his great learning and constantly imitate the ardor of his charity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss more wisdom on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Marlon De La Torre on catechesis and evangelization, and Steve Ray on slavery and servitude in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer for Those Who Will Die Today

Most Merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray You, by the agony of Your most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Your Immaculate Mother, to wash in Your Most Precious Blood, the sinners of the world who are now in their agony, and who will die today.

Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to remember the late Al Kresta by talking to Steve Ray about his memories of Al’s life and legacy. Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of Pope St. John Paul II

O God, You are our Creator . You are good and Your mercy knows no bounds . To You arises the praise of every creature.

O God, You have given us an inner law by which we must live. To do Your will is our task . To follow Your ways is to know peace of heart. To You we offer our homage .

Guide us on all the paths we travel upon this earth. Free us from all the evil tendencies which lead our hearts away from Your will . Never allow us to stray from You.

O God, judge of all humanity, help us to be included among Your chosen ones on the last day.

O God, Author of peace and justice, give us true joy and authentic love, and a lasting solidarity among peoples. Give us Your everlasting gifts. Amen.

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Happy feast of Blessed Herman the Crippled! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his extraordinary life, and how he came to write the Salve Regina. Guests include Gary Zimak with more scriptural reflections on turning our worries over to God, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Salve Regina

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to reflect on the surgeon general’s recommendations regarding kids and social media. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Benedict Prayer

Gracious and holy Father,
grant us the intellect to understand you,
reason to discern you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, a spirit to know you,
a heart to meditate upon you.
May our ears hear you, may our eyes behold you, and may our tongues proclaim you.
Give us grace that our way of life may be pleasing to you, that we may have the patience to wait for you
and the perseverance to look for you.
Grant us a perfect end-your holy presence,
a blessed resurrection and life everlasting.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak from Following the Truth to share more thoughts from Scripture to help us get perspective in the midst of a chaotic world. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Fr. Rob Jack from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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St. Thomas Aquinas prayer

Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,
which no unworthy affection may drag
downwards; give us an unconquered
heart, which no tribulation can wear
out; give us an upright heart, which
no unworthy purpose may tempt
aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord
our God, understanding to know
you, diligence to seek you, wisdom
to find you, and a faithfulness that
may finally embrace you; through
Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection to look at how a remote tribe in the Amazon got addicted to social media almost overnight. Other guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe on vocations and faith at the parish and family level, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Suscipe Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will,
All I have and call my own.
You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what you will.
Give me only your love and your grace,
that is enough for me.

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Happy feast of Sts. Hildegard of Bingen and Robert Bellarmine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss these two powerhouse Doctors of the Church who share a feast day. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Marlon De La Torre with more connections between the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Hildegard of Bingen’s Holy Spirit Prayer

Holy Spirit,
Comforting fire,
Life of all creation.
Anointing the sick,
cleansing body and soul,
Fill this body!

Holy Spirit,
Sacred breath, Fire of love,
Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma,
Fill this heart!

Holy Spirit,
Filling the world,
from the heights to the deep,
Raining from clouds, filling rivers and sea,
Fill this mind!

Holy Spirit,
Bringing light into dark places,
igniting praise,
Greatest gift, our Hope and Encourager,
Holy Spirit of Christ,
I praise you!

Amen.

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Happy Birthday, John the Baptist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell mark the Nativity of the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Andrew Petiprin with Summer rainy day movie picks, Fr. John Gavin on what St. Justin Martyr had to say about the liturgy of the Eucharist, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Canticle of Zechariah

Blessed be the Lord,
The God of Israel;
He has come to His people and set them free.

He has raised up for us a mighty Saviour,
Born of the house of His servant David.

Through His holy prophets He promised of old
That He would save us from our enemies,
From the hands of all who hate us.

He promised to show mercy to our fathers
And to remember His holy Covenant.

This was the oath He swore to our father Abraham:
To set us free from the hands of our enemies,
Free to worship Him without fear,
Holy and righteous in His sight
All the days of our life.

You, My child shall be called
The prophet of the Most High,
For you will go before the Lord to prepare His way,
To give his people knowledge of salvation
By the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our Lord
The dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness
And the shadow of death,
And to guide our feet into the way of peace.

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Happy feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share his incredible story of missionary zeal and sacrificial witness to the Gospel. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Maximillian Kolbe Prayer Against Addiction

Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe, your life of love and labor for souls was sacrificed amid the horrors of a concentration camp and hastened to its end by an injection of a deadly drug.
Look with compassion upon those who are now entrapped in addiction to drugs and whom we now recommend to your powerful intercession.
Having offered your own life to preserve that of a family man, we turn to you with trust, confident that you will understand and help.
Obtain for us the grace never to withhold our love and understanding, nor to fail in persevering prayer that the enslaving bonds of addiction may be broken and that full health and freedom may be restored to him / her whom we love.
We will never cease to be grateful to God who has helped us and heard your prayer for us. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Son Rise Morning Show, which first hit the airwaves on September 4th, 2007. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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A Prayer for Priests

Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.

Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.

Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.

Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.

Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Matthias the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to replace Judas among the Twelve.  Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on selections from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Matthias

O God, who assigned Saint Matthias a place in the college of Apostles, grant us, through his intercession, that, rejoicing at how your love has been allotted to us, we may merit to be numbered among the elect. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day.

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Prayer for Help from Jesus

Lord, in every need let me come to You with humble trust saying, “Jesus, help me.”
In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations, Jesus, help me.
In hours of loneliness, weariness, and trials, Jesus, help me.
In the failure of my plans and hopes; in disappointments, troubles, and sorrows, Jesus, help me.
When others fail me and Your grace alone can assist me, help me.
When I throw myself on Your tender love as a father and savior, Jesus, help me.
When my heart is cast down by failure at seeing no good come from my efforts, Jesus, help me.
When I feel impatient and my cross irritates me, Jesus, help me.
When I am ill and my head and hands cannot work and I am lonely, Jesus, help me.
Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls, and shortcomings of every kind, Jesus, help me and never forsake me.
Amen.

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Happy feast of the Ugandan Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the heroic witness of these young men who died for their faith despite pressure to renounce it. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Ugandan Martyrs Prayer

O God, by whose providence
the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church:
Grant that we who remember before you
the blessed martyrs of Uganda,
may, like them, be steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ,
to whom they gave obedience even unto death,
and by their sacrifice brought forth a plentiful harvest;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end, Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dale Ahlquist from the American Chesterton Society to share details on their upcoming conference. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Steve Ray on grandparents in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed

Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family. Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they all may use their strength and talents to make visible God’s new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. With confidence and trust we make this prayer thru Jesus. Amen.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of Walsingham! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about her patronage of England. Guests include Steve Ray on dinners and meals in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to share reflections on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer to Our Lady of Walsingham

O Mary, recall the solemn moment when Jesus, your divine son, dying on the cross, confided us to your maternal care. You are our mother, we desire ever to remain your devout children. let us therefore feel the effects of your powerful intercession with Jesus Christ. make your name again glorious in the shrine once renowned throughout England by your visits, favours, and many miracles.

Pray, O holy mother of God, for the conversion of England, restoration of the sick, consolation for the afflicted, repentance of sinners, peace to the departed.

O blessed Mary, mother of God, our Lady of Walsingham, intercede for us.
Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss his new book on silence in the Mass. Other guests include Kris McGregor with more reflections from the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray on lakes and seas in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer Against Anxiety

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more excerpts from the Church Fathers that are quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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St. Albert the Great Prayer

We pray to You, O Lord,
who are the supreme Truth,
and all truth is from you.
We beseech You, O Lord,
who are the highest Wisdom,
and all the wise depend on You for their wisdom.
You are the supreme Joy,
and all who are happy owe it to You.
You are the Light of minds,
and all receive their understanding from You.
We love, we love You above all.
We seek You, we follow You,
and we are ready to serve You.
We desire to dwell under Your power
for You are the King of all. Amen.

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Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony, author of Peaceful Hearts, Zealous Hearts: How the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy Devotions’ Complementary Message Make Us New

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network with more thoughts on recognizing the dignity of medically vulnerable people. Other guests include Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. Francis before the Crucifix

Most High, glorious God,
Enlighten the darkness of my heart, And give me right faith,
Certain hope,
And perfect charity,
Wisdom and understanding,
Lord, that I may carry out
Your holy and true command. Amen. 

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Michael Kurek, author of The Sound of Beauty, to talk about the role of music in the spiritual life. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Deacon Joe Grote with practical wisdom for fathers ahead of Father’s Day. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

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Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as founder of the Order of Preachers. Guests include Gary Michuta with more interesting context to help us better understand the Bible, and Rita Heikenfeld with more foods and herbs from the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Dominic

May Saint Dominic come to the help of your Church by his merits and teaching, O Lord, and may he, who was an outstanding preacher of your truth, be a devoted intercessor on our behalf. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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RECIPES FROM RITA

Freezer Pesto

Go to taste. This is a nice one for the freezer. I make mine in the food processor. A blender or by hand with a mortar and pestle works, also. 

Now if you don’t want butter in your pesto, swap it out with more olive oil. 

Ingredients

1-2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 cups basil leaves, packed
Palmful fresh parsley (optional)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Romano cheese (or use all Parmesan)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Add everything to a food processor but oil, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth. Add oil to your liking, starting with 1 tablespoon, then add salt and pepper.

Thicker is better for the tenderloins. You can always add more oil later for regular pesto.

Pesto stuffed pork tenderloin two ways

My friend, Mary Lee Olinger, an Anderson Township reader, shared the first recipe a while back. It has a delicious culinary history, starting with Mary Lee’s friend, Mary Ann Myers. 

Ingredients for each recipe

1 pork tenderloin, about 2 pounds, trimmed

Pesto

Garnish for each recipe

Romano & or Parmesan cheese – grated 

Pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 for both methods.

Method #1: filling the tenderloin 

Lay tenderloin on cutting board. Starting from the top, cut meat vertically not quite all the way through. What you want is a nice “trough” to fill.

Spread tenderloin open a bit, then spoon pesto until it fills (and overflows a bit) cavity. 

Place, cut side up, in sprayed baking pan. 

Tie roast in three places to keep it together.  Sprinkle cheese and nuts over roast. 

Method #2: filling the tenderloin

Lay tenderloin on cutting board. Starting on thinner end, take a sharp knife and slice horizontally almost all the way through. It will open up like a book. Pound out evenly. 

Spread pesto to within an inch of edges. Fold over the 2 short edges a little bit. This helps seal the roulade. Roll up, starting at long end. Place, seam side down, on sprayed baking pan. Smear some pesto on top.

Roasting for both 

Bake until done (145 degrees) – in my oven it took 20-30 minutes. Don’t over cook this lean cut of meat, or it will be dry.

Rest about 10 minutes, tented. Temperature will rise several degrees.

Slice thickly, then sprinkle with cheese and nuts if you like.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell mark the Juneteenth federal holiday by talking to Fr. David Endres about slavery and the history of the Catholic Church. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Fr. Rob Jack with more reflections on the litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. John Chrysostom

O Lord Jesus Christ, open the eyes of my heart that I may hear your Word,and understand and do your will, for I am a sojourner upon the Earth.Hide not your commandments from me, but open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of your Law.Speak unto me the hidden and secret things of your wisdom.On you do I set my hope, O my God, that you shall enlighten my mind and understanding with the light of your knowledge; not only to cherish those things which are written, but to do them;For you are the enlightenment of those who lie in darkness, and from you comes every good deed and every gift. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to look ahead to this weekend’s Mass readings. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Ken Craycraft with more thoughts on reclaiming a Catholic vocabulary for talking about politics. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers

Father, keep us from vain strife of words.
Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!
Preserve us in a true and undefiled faith
so that we may hold fast to that
which we professed when we were baptized
in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
that we may have Thee for our Father,
that we may abide in Thy Son
and in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

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Happy feast of St. Edith Stein! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about her story of conversion and entry into religious life, as well as her impact as a philosopher and witness of martyrdom. Guests include Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings from John 6, plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross)

O my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage and strength to serve You.  Enkindle Your love in me and then walk with me along the next stretch of road before me.  I do not see very far ahead, but when I have arrived where the horizon now closes down, a new prospect will open before me and I shall met with peace.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell remember the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and how they shaped the world we live in today. Guests include Ken Craycraft to unpack the presidential debates from last night, canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer for the Dead

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

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Happy feast of St. Barnabas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss a hymn that is used on the feasts of Sts. Barnabas, Mark, and Luke. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more insights on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with wisdom from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. John Eudes

O Lord, You have created me for Yourself, to love You and to enjoy You, infinite Good, ineffable Beauty; do not permit me to lose sight of this sublime end toward which I must tend; do not permit me to wander among the wretched satisfactions that vain, feeble creatures can offer me.

O my Lord, what poor use I have made of creatures! Pardon me, O Lord! Henceforth I do not want to use anything unless it is for Your glory and according to Your holy will, as Your Son Jesus did. O my God, if in the past I have turned aside from You who are my Beginning, my End, and my supreme good; if I have turned toward myself and creatures, preferring their will and mine to Yours, I here and now promise to renounce, entirely and forever the world and myself, and to give myself wholly and forever to You. O my God, I give myself to You as my Beginning; take complete possession of me. May I always abide in You! Be the beginning and end of all my actions. O my God, I give myself to You as my End, my Center, my supreme Good. Draw me to You! Make me tend continually toward You. Be my delight, my glory, my treasure, my all!

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Happy feast of St. Damien of Molokai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the legacy of this Belgian missionary to the lepers of Hawaii. Guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to reflect on the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Collect for the Feast of St. Damien of Molokai

Father of mercy, who gave us in Saint Damien a shining witness of love for the poorest and most abandoned, grant that, by his intercession, as faithful witnesses of the heart of your Son Jesus, we too may be servants of the most needy and rejected. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Happy feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the life and witness of this early African Christian theologian. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on overcoming resentment, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. Cyril of Alexandria

Hail, Mother and virgin, eternal temple of the Godhead, venerable treasure of creation, crown of virginity, support of the true faith, on which the Church is founded throughout the world.

Mother of God, who contained the infinite God under your heart, whom no space can contain: through you the most Holy Trinity is revealed, adored, and glorified, demons are vanquished, Satan cast down from heaven into hell and our fallen nature again assumed into heaven.

Through you the human race, held captive in the bonds of idolatry, arrives at the knowledge of Truth. What more shall I say of you? Hail, through whom kings rule, through whom the Only-Begotten Son of God has become the Star of Light to those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death. Amen.

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RITA HEIKENFELD’S FRESH PEACH AND BLUEBERRY (OR ALL PEACH) CROSTADA

Easy Butter Crust
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
3-4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
You can do this by hand, or in the processor.
Mix flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter.
Pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Pulse in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until moist clumps form. Gather in ball and flatten into disk.
Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Filling
Ingredients
First, you can either peel the peaches or leave the peel on.
3 cups sliced peaches or combo of peaches and blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
Shake or 2 of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions
Just toss everything together. Then put in colander or strainer over a bowl and let excess juice drip out. Otherwise, it may spill out of the pastry when crostada is baking.

Now let’s bake
Preheat oven to 400. Roll dough out on floured surface to 12” round. Then just roll out on floured surface about 12” diameter. No worries if edges look shaggy – they’re supposed to.
Place on parchment lined sheet. Pour filling on top of dough, leaving a 2” border. Fold dough border over filling to form an 8” circle, folding over to seal. If you like sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until golden, 30-35 minutes.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to discuss more stats regarding faith among youth and young adults. Other guests include Stephanie Mann to discuss an Easter homily from St. John Henry Newman, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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St. Thomas More’s Prayer for Good Humor

Grant me, O Lord, good digestion, and also something to digest.
Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humor to maintain it.
Grant me a simple soul that knows to treasure all that is good
and that doesn’t frighten easily at the sight of evil,
but rather finds the means to put things back in their place.
Give me a soul that knows not boredom, grumblings, sighs and laments,
nor excess of stress, because of that obstructing thing called “I.”
Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humor.
Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke, to discover in life a bit of joy,
and to be able to share it with others. Amen.

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Happy feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the legacy of one of the most significant popes in Church history. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more wisdom from the saints on personal prayer, and Steve Ray on thorns and thistles in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Pope St. Gregory the Great’s Acclaim To The Suffering Christ

O Lord, You received affronts
without number from Your blasphemers,
yet each day You free captive souls
from the grip of the ancient enemy.

You did not avert Your face
from the spittle of perfidy,
yet You wash souls in saving waters.

You accepted Your scourging without murmur,
yet through your meditation
You deliver us from endless chastisements.

You endured ill-treatment of all kinds,
yet You want to give us a share
in the choirs of angels in glory everlasting.

You did not refuse to be crowned with thorns,
yet You save us from the wounds of sin.

In your thirst You accepted the bitterness of gall,
yet You prepare Yourself to fill us with eternal delights.

You kept silence under the derisive homage
rendered You by Your executioners,
yet You petition the Father for us
although You are his equal in Divinity.

You came to taste death,
yet You were the Life
and had come to bring it to the dead.

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Happy feast of St. Stephen of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about St. Stephen’s heroic leadership, and Dr. Bunson’s own personal connection to his story. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Thomas More’s Prayer for Good Humor

Grant me, O Lord, good digestion, and also something to digest.
Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humor to maintain it.
Grant me a simple soul that knows to treasure all that is good
and that doesn’t frighten easily at the sight of evil,
but rather finds the means to put things back in their place.
Give me a soul that knows not boredom, grumblings, sighs and laments,
nor excess of stress, because of that obstructing thing called “I.”
Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humor.
Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke, to discover in life a bit of joy,
and to be able to share it with others. Amen.

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Happy Ascension Thursday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell unpack the glorious mystery of Christ’s ascent to the right hand of the Father 40 days after his resurrection. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld from abouteating.com, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Dr. John Bergsma with more insights into salvation history. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students

Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen.

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GARDENING IDEAS FROM RITA HEIKENFELD

Tea Garden

Hydrating and healing. A tablespoon of fresh or a teaspoon of dried, steeped in 8 oz boiling water for several minutes, then strained, will produce a cup of love.

Suggestions:

Mint. Peppermint is good for digestion.
Chamomile and Lavender: Trouble sleeping? Both make lovely, calming teas.
Fennel. Licorice flavored, warms and soothes.
Thyme and sage. Together these are good for upper respiratory health.
Stevia. Natural sugar substitute. Non caloric and diabetic safe.

Spa/Bath Garden

Place herbs in cheesecloth pouch, tied. Let hot water stream over herbs as the tub is filling.

Suggestions:

Eucalyptus. Opens up sinuses. Combine it with thyme and sage for a powerful healing trio.
Lemon balm. Clean, lemon aroma with hint of mint.
Lavender. A popular aromatherapy plant. Calming, especially when combined with chamomile.
Rose petals. Fragrant and lovely.

Essential Kitchen Herbs Garden

Suggestions:

Basil. You can’t go wrong with Sweet basil for pestos and everyday cooking. For smaller containers, Globe or Minet grow in a 12” rounded shape. Make a basil paste with basil and olive oil, then freeze to make winter pesto.
Parsley. Pretty and useful. Italian or curly — you choose.
Chives. Both onion and garlic chives are cut & come again herbs.
Rosemary. The piney flavor is excellent in soups, stews and root vegetables. Choose from upright and smaller, trailing varieties.
Oregano. Greek is chef’s choice. Italian oregano has a more mild flavor.
Sage. Variegated sages stay fairly small and are striking. Bergarten sage is a slower bolting sage with large leaves.
Mint. Peppermint is strong flavored. Spearmint is sweeter. Mints are invasive. Even stems are known to root if they reach soil. Lots of varieties.
Thyme. French is the gold standard. Earthy and peppery. Cooks love the aromatic and tender leaved lemon thyme.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of the Snows! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the history of St. Mary Major in Rome and how it came to be built. Other guests include Bear Woznick on having the courage to speak truth even in uncomfortable situations, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,
I pray to you on behalf of those who are suffering
and for my own healing needs.
Mary, your love strengthens me
and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return to
good health under your tender care. And please intercede for my very
special needs. (mention your needs here).

Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen. 

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Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers

Father, keep us from vain strife of words.
Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!
Preserve us in a true and undefiled faith
so that we may hold fast to that
which we professed when we were baptized
in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
that we may have Thee for our Father,
that we may abide in Thy Son
and in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Gerard Marie Anthony to discuss his new book, “Peaceful Hearts, Zealous Hearts.” Other guests include Ken Craycraft with more thoughts on how Catholic should live as citizens yet strangers, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer for God’s Mercy by Padre Pio

O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church. Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory. May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us as You desire for your greater glory. O Jesus, most adorable Heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta to discuss the difference between good sorrow and bad sorrow. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. John Vianney

I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life.
I love You, O my infinitely lovable God,
and I would rather die loving You, than live without loving You.
I love You, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally
My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You,
I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln to discuss an upcoming talk he’s giving on reclaiming a Christian vision of reality. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Stephanie Mann on John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and times of this prolific Doctor of the Church. Guests include Gary Michuta with more insights into the context of the Bible, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on more ways to manage compulsive eating. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. John of the Cross

O Blessed Jesus,
give me stillness of soul in You.
Let Your mighty calmness reign in me.
Rule me, O King of Gentleness,
King of Peace.

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RECIPES FROM RITA

HELEN SARKY’S GREEN BEAN SALAD (Loubieh)

Go to taste on this – I used about 1 pound beans
1 1/2 POUNDS FRESH OR FROZEN GREEN BEANS
1 CLOVE GARLIC
SALT TO TASTE
1/2 CUP LEMON JUICE
SMALL ONION CHOPPED
2-3 TWIGS PARSLEY CHOPPED
1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL

Snip ends of green beans if fresh in to 2″ lengths (I left mine whole but snipped the ends)
Cook in salted water until tender
Drain and cool (I left mine a bit warm)
Mash garlic and salt
Add lemon juice and all remaining ingredients and toss gently to coat.
This recipe can be served hot or cold and serves between 4-6.

St. Louis church in Owensville serves a country style dinner – fried chicken and beef briskets with all the sides. The parishioners bring desserts. I’m making key lime pie.

The parishioners bring desserts. Here’s mine:

KEY LIME PIE

Shell:
Either purchase one (and you won’t have to prebake it) or make your own by combining 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 4 tablespoons sugar and 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted. Pat into pan and bake in 350 degree oven for 6-12 minutes, depending upon how crisp you want your crust.

Filling:
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
12 oz sweetened condensed milk
½ cup Key lime juice
Instructions
Whisk everything together. Pour into shell and bake in 350 degree oven about 20-25 minutes, until center looks set but is still wobbly. Cool and refrigerate. Serve with whipped cream flavored with coconut if you like.

More recipes and tips at abouteating.com.

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Happy feast of the Visitation! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth is one of the most theologically rich passages in the Gospels. Guests include Deacon Kevin Stephenson from the Diocese of Tulsa to talk about the anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, as well as Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for Corpus Christi Sunday this weekend. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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The Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. They also welcome Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and cover all the latest news weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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John Paul II’s prayer for peace

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are Yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you” – please grant us peace . 

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love . Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace . Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace . 

May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters . 

May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all .  Amen.

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Happy feast of Pope St. Pius X! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and legacy, including lowering the age for First Communion. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Bill Schmitt on the real meaning of the word “joy.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X

Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen.

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Happy feast of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss these three close friends of Jesus. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Brendan Hodge from The Pillar, and Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on how the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of Pope Clement XI

Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith.
I trust in you: strengthen my trust.
I love you: let me love you more and more.
I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow.

I worship you as my first beginning,
I long for you as my last end,
I praise you as my constant helper,
And call on you as my loving protector.

Guide me by your wisdom,
Correct me with your justice,
Comfort me with your mercy,
Protect me with your power.

I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you;
My words: to have you for their theme;
My actions: to reflect my love for you;
My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory.

I want to do what you ask of me:
In the way you ask,
For as long as you ask,
Because you ask it.

Lord, enlighten my understanding,
Strengthen my will,
Purify my heart,
and make me holy.

Help me to repent of my past sins
And to resist temptation in the future.
Help me to rise above my human weaknesses
And to grow stronger as a Christian.

Let me love you, my Lord and my God,
And see myself as I really am:
A pilgrim in this world,
A Christian called to respect and love
All whose lives I touch,
Those under my authority,
My friends and my enemies.

Help me to conquer anger with gentleness,
Greed by generosity,
Apathy by fervor.
Help me to forget myself
And reach out toward others.

Make me prudent in planning,
Courageous in taking risks.
Make me patient in suffering, unassuming in prosperity.

Keep me, Lord, attentive at prayer,
Temperate in food and drink,
Diligent in my work,
Firm in my good intentions.

Let my conscience be clear,
My conduct without fault,
My speech blameless,
My life well-ordered.
Put me on guard against my human weaknesses.
Let me cherish your love for me,
Keep your law,
And come at last to your salvation.

Teach me to realize that this world is passing,
That my true future is the happiness of heaven,
That life on earth is short,
And the life to come eternal.

Help me to prepare for death
With a proper fear of judgment,
But a greater trust in your goodness.
Lead me safely through death
To the endless joy of heaven.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his incredible conversion story and his path to founding the Society of Jesus. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture on anxiety and worry. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Prayer Against Anxiety

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.

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Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at his life and legacy as a successor of St. Peter. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to unpack a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,
I pray to you on behalf of those who are suffering
and for my own healing needs.
Mary, your love strengthens me
and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return to
good health under your tender care. And please intercede for my very
special needs. (mention your needs here).

Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. John Chrysostom! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the life and legacy of the “Golden-Mouthed” Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston, as well as Dr. Matthew Bunson live from the Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer of St. John Chrysostom

O Lord Jesus Christ, open the eyes of my heart that I may hear your Word,and understand and do your will, for I am a sojourner upon the Earth.Hide not your commandments from me, but open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of your Law.Speak unto me the hidden and secret things of your wisdom.On you do I set my hope, O my God, that you shall enlighten my mind and understanding with the light of your knowledge; not only to cherish those things which are written, but to do them;For you are the enlightenment of those who lie in darkness, and from you comes every good deed and every gift. Amen.

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Happy feast of the Transfiguration! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss a 12th century hymn about the Transfiguration that they’ve recently translated. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with a reflection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Collect for the Transfiguration

O God, who in the glorious Transfiguration of your Only Begotten Son confirmed the mysteries of faith by the witness of the Fathers and wonderfully prefigured our full adoption to sonship, grant, we pray, to your servants, that, listening to the voice of your beloved Son, we may merit to become co-heirs with him. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Good morning and happy feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga! On today’s show, Kris McGregor reflects on a letter he wrote to his mom just before his death, and Fr. Robert Nixon tells us about his devotion to the Holy Angels.  We’ll also talk to Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan of the Diocese of Charleston about the readings for Mass this weekend. Plus Ken Craycraft with more lessons for Catholic political thought from the book of Genesis.

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Happy feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about her life, and her spiritual connection to St. Francis de Sales. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin on how the Church Fathers reflected on the words of consecration at Mass. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Thomas More Prayer

Give me Your grace, good Lord, to set the world at nought, to set my mind fast upon You. And not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths.

To be content to be solitary. Not to long for worldly company, little and little utterly to cast off the world, and rid my mind of all the business thereof. 

Gladly to be thinking of God, piteously to call for His help, to lean unto the comfort of God, busily to labor to love Him.

To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me; for His benefits incessantly to give Him thanks.

To think my most enemies my best friends, for the brethren of Joseph could never have done him so much good with their love and favor as they did him with their malice and hatred.

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Happy feast of St. Dymphna and St. Joan of Arc! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how the former came to be recognized as the patron saint of mental health, and the latter became one of the Church’s most recognizable symbols for courage. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts on ethical decision making, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more clues about how to better understand Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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A Prayer for the Intercession of St. Dymphna

Lord, our God, you graciously chose St. Dymphna as patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders. She is thus an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who ask her intercession.
Please grant, Lord, through the prayers of this pure youthful martyr, relief and consolation to all suffering such trials, and especially those for whom we pray.

We beg you, Lord, to hear the prayers of St. Dymphna on our behalf. Grant all those for whom we pray patience in their sufferings and resignation to your divine will. Please fill them with hope, and grant them the relief and cure they so much desire.
We ask this through Christ our Lord who suffered agony in the garden. Amen

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RECIPES FROM RITA

Caprese Chicken

Ingredients:

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt and pepper
2 pints or so grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, or equivalent regular tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Enough thick slices mozzarella to cover each piece
Good handful fresh basil, chopped – a generous 1/2 cup or so
4 large cloves garlic, minced – a generous tablespoon or so
Balsamic vinegar – optional but good

Instructions:

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper or seasoning salt and pepper.
Film the bottom of a large sauté pan with olive oil, a couple tablespoons.
Turn heat to medium high. Add chicken to pan and cook about 10 minutes on each side, turning once, until cooked through. See tip below.
Keep warm while making Caprese topping.
Add rest of oil, a couple tablespoons, to pan. Add garlic and turn heat down a bit. Cook until fragrant but not brown, a couple of minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, raise heat back to medium high, and cook until they start to wrinkle and skin softens. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper if you like.

Top chicken with tomato mixture. If there’s extra, just spoon it around the chicken.
Lay cheese on top.
Either put lid on pan for cheese to melt (turn heat off) or run under broiler.
Splash each piece with a bit of vinegar.

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Good morning! It’s the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, and on today’s show Anna shares some Catholic angles to this major battle in World War II.  Also, Gary Michuta joins us to talk about what the Bible assumes you already know about blood and why it was forbidden in the Old Covenant. Plus our Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast discusses lessons we can learn from other couples’ mistakes.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this traditional devotion of the Polish people to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, SJ, with more insights into how the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students

Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to look at more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer. Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray to discuss meditation and contemplation in the Bible. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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 St. John Fisher’s prayer for bishops

Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work. The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant, change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones. Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors–watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat–which also shall not fear the threatenings of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will, slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name. By this manner, good Lord, the truth of Thy Gospel shall be preached throughout the world. Therefore, merciful Lord, exercise Thy mercy, show it indeed upon Thy Church. Amen.

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Happy feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at her life and witness as one of the most famous Catholics of the 20th century. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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Fragrance Prayer of St. John Henry Newman

Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being, so utterly, that our lives may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that every soul we come in contact with may feel your presence in our soul. Let them look up and see no longer us but only Jesus! Stay with us, and then we shall begin to shine as you shine; so to shine as to be a light to others. The light, O Jesus will be all from you. None of it will be ours; it will be you shining on others through us. Let us thus praise you in the way that you love best by shining on those around us. Let us preach you with preaching: not by words but by our example, by the catching force, by sympathetic influence of what we do, the evident fullness of the love our hearts bear to you. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Thomas the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share why it’s not exactly fair that he’s gotten the nickname “Doubting Thomas.” Guests include Gary Zimak to reflect on how Jesus went away to a quiet place to pray, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics

Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist.

You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Peter Chrysologus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this brilliant and fascinating Doctor of the Church. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, Steve Ray to unpack more common concepts and items from Scripture, and Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of Saint Boniface

Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children,
we praise you for all you have given us,
for all you have done for us,
for all that you are to us.
In our weakness, you are strength,
in our darkness, you are light,
in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.
We cannot number your blessings,
we cannot declare your love:
For all your blessings we bless you.
May we live as in your presence,
and love the things that you love,
and serve you in our daily lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to discuss how Scripture connects the idea of birds to the concept of the Temple. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to unpack a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for Insomniacs

St. Peter Damian, you were an insomniac for a long period of time. You understand how difficult it is to function after a sleepless night, how hard it is to be kind, understanding and loving when you are exhausted, how frustrating it is to be tired and unable to do your best. Please intercede for us before the throne of God and ask that if it be His will, they may be able to sleep at night and no longer suffer from insomnia. If it is not God’s will at this time, we ask for the grace to use any sleepless hours as a time of prayer, offering that sleeplessness for the souls who most need God’s love and mercy.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to discuss more modern Marian movements. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day a better way…

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Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about elements of the culture of death in Scripture that are still with us today. Other guests include Dr. Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

Joseph, by the work of your hands and the sweat of your brow, you supported Jesus and Mary, and had the Son of God as your fellow worker.

Teach me to work as you did, with patience and perseverance, for God and for those whom God has given me to support. Teach me to see in my fellow workers the Christ who desires to be in them, that I may always be charitable and forbearing towards all.

Grant me to look upon work with the eyes of faith, so that I shall recognize in it my share in God’s own creative activity and in Christ’s work of our redemption, and so take pride in it.

When it is pleasant and productive, remind me to give thanks to God for it. And when it is burdensome, teach me to offer it to God, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchel discuss her life and legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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St. Catherine of Siena Collect

O God, who set Saint Catherine of Siena on fire with divine love in her contemplation of the Lord’s Passion and her service or your Church, grant, through her intercession, that your people, participating in the mystery of Christ, may ever exult in the revelation of his glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share more connections between spiritual and mental health. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more insights into the Theology of the Body, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Morning Offering of St. Therese of Lisieux

O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its Merciful Love.

O my God! I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity. Amen.

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RECIPE FROM RITA: GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Cincinnati used to be called porkopolis around 1840 since it was the largest  pork processing center in the country. With its large German population, German potato salad with bacon and vinegar became popular and it’s still a beloved salad today.

Clara’s stovetop German potato salad

Clara did not use recipes so it took many tries to get this right. 

Want a sharper tasting sauce? Add more vinegar; more sugar if you like it  sweeter. 

Red or Yukon Gold are less starchy than baking potatoes so they don’t break up much. But go ahead and use whatever you have.

Ingredients

6 cups or so boiled potatoes, peeled or not, sliced 1/4” thick

1/2 pound or so thick bacon, cut into small pieces, then fried and set aside. Save drippings.

1 yellow onion diced (not sweet onion)

3 ribs celery, diced

2 tablespoons flour

2/3 cup cider vinegar or to taste

1/3 cup water or to taste

3-4 tablespoons sugar or to taste

Salt and pepper

Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

While potatoes are cooking, make sauce:

Cook onion and celery in drippings until tender but not brown.

Sprinkle flour over, stir and add vinegar and water. It will look lumpy. Boil until slightly thickened, whisking as you go, then stir in sugar, salt and pepper. 

Put potatoes and bacon in bowl, pour dressing over and blend gently. 

Let sit a bit to absorb flavors and adjust seasonings. 

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Mass readings for Pentecost Sunday. They also talk to Stephanie Mann about a Pentecost homily from St. John Henry Newman. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

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St. Hildegard of Bingen’s Holy Spirit Prayer

Holy Spirit,
Comforting fire,
Life of all creation.
Anointing the sick,
cleansing body and soul,
Fill this body!

Holy Spirit,
Sacred breath, Fire of love,
Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma,
Fill this heart!

Holy Spirit,
Filling the world,
from the heights to the deep,
Raining from clouds, filling rivers and sea,
Fill this mind!

Holy Spirit,
Bringing light into dark places,
igniting praise,
Greatest gift, our Hope and Encourager,
Holy Spirit of Christ,
I praise you!

Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about how he came to be the patron saint of lost items. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, Bible Foods expert Rita Heikenfeld, and Gary Michuta, author of Behind the Bible.

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St. Anthony of Padua prayer

St. Anthony, model of great holiness, help me to live as a worthy son/daughter of God, faithful to the promises of my Baptism. You know how serious are the dangers and difficulties of my life. Grant that I may overcome all temptations to evil and have the courage to witness to my faith.

Obtain for me, from Our Divine Savior, a heart that is capable of loving God above all things, and open my soul to a generous and sincere love of my neighbor.

Help me to be willing to assist and serve anyone who is in need. Encourage me by your holy example, so that I may be most open and receptive to God’s perfect and all powerful love. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more thoughts on September as the month of Our Lady of Sorrows. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on Jesus as the Suffering Servant in Isaiah. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer to St. Jude for the sick

St. Jude, you witnessed the healing power of our Lord Jesus.  You saw His compassion for the sick and dying.  You yourself touched the sick, shared the sorrows of the mournful, and encouraged the despairing.  You received this authority and healing power to work wonders, to cure the incurable, to make people whole.  We ask you to intercede with our brother, Jesus, to send His saving grace to heal the sickness and suffering of all who are ill, to uplift their despondent spirits, and to instill hope in their hearts. Amen.

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Happy feast of the Holy Name of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to continue our discussion of his book, “Behind the Bible.” Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more wisdom from the Theology of the Body.

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A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,
I pray to you on behalf of those who are suffering
and for my own healing needs.
Mary, your love strengthens me
and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick,
embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return to
good health under your tender care. And please intercede for my very
special needs. (mention your needs here).

Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Monica! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her prayerful witness that led to the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. Guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray to ponder what St. Paul might have meant by his “thorn in the flesh.” Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics

Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist.

You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be known as the “Mellifluous Doctor.” Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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The Memorare of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your clemency, hear and answer me. Amen

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On this memorial of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about John’s life and witness and what it meant for him to be the greatest of the prophets. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA

Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

12 large hardboiled eggs peeled
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup cream cheese softened
2-3 Tablespoons pickled jalapenos chopped
1 Tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Up to 1 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped real fine
Fresh jalapenos for garnish (optional but so good)

Instructions:

Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and add the yolks to a medium-sized bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until it forms crumbles.
Add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno juice, dijon mustard, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir and mash until combined and smooth.

Add the bacon and stir it in. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Add the filling back to the egg whites, and fill them with a generous amount of the filling.

Garnish with a fresh jalapeno slice and more crispy bacon, if desired. Serve immediately or chill until serving.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Joanna Gaines’ Pimiento Cheese

This is really good, and even better with a hit of cayenne!

Ingredients:

4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup Velveeta – 4 oz or so
2 cups real mayonnaise
1/2 cup diced pimientos or red pepper, raw or roasted
Minced green onions to taste – I like a good half cup or so, white and green parts both
Shake of cayenne (optional but good)
Handful roasted, chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the Cheddar cheeses, Velveeta, mayonnaise, pimientos, green onion, cayenne and pecans (if using). Stir gently until well mixed. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

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Happy feast of St. Irenaeus of Lyons! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about this early French saint who was only recently declared a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

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A Prayer to St. Joseph for Providence



Joseph, with Jesus and Mary, you knew hunger, uncertainty, and illness.
You turned your heart to God to lift up your needs and those of your family.
In faith you accepted the Father’s response as events unfolded.
Be with me today as I offer my requests to the Father.
Joseph, let me recognize God’s will as I open my hands to accept what God bestows in loving kindness.
With tenderness, God fills creation with life and love.
Open my eyes to the wonders that God works without ceasing.
Let me learn the true intention behind my request so that I may discover
within myself the lowly one that God commends. Amen.

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Happy feast of St. Charbel Makhlouf! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his extraordinary life, and the miracles that have come to be associated with him. Guests include Gary Zimak on the importance of encouragement among believers, Fr. Rob Jack with more reflections on the Litany of the Precious Blood, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Prayer of St. Charles Borromeo

Almighty God, you have generously made known to man the mysteries of your life through Jesus Christ your Son in the Holy Spirit. Enlighten my mind to know these mysteries which your Church treasures and teaches.

Move my heart to love them and my will to live in accord with them. Give me the ability to teach this Faith to others without pride, without ostentation, and without personal gain.

Let me realize that I am simply your instrument for bringing others to the knowledge of the wonderful things you have done for all your creatures. Help me to be faithful to this task that you have entrusted to me. Amen.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo from Ave Maria Radio to remember the life and legacy of Al Kresta, who passed away over the weekend. Other guests include Dr. John Pepino on a free patristics course from the Institute of Catholic Culture, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

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Prayer for the Dead

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

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