Today is the feast of the Vietnamese Martyrs of the 19th century – Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions. One of these companions was a French priest and missionary, Jean Theophane Venard. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church honors Blessed Miguel Pro who was killed in Mexico in 1927 for being a Catholic priest and ministering to the faithful in Secret. His final words were; “Viva Christo Rey,” which translated is “Long live Christ the King.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Cecilia, an early Church martyr. According to tradition, as she lie dying from the effects of torture and a botched execution, she sang God’s praises. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, on the last Sunday of the Church’s calendar, we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King. On this feast, let us ask Jesus into our hearts and let’s enthrone Him there. May He be the King of all of our desires, thoughts, words and deeds. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Thinking about loved ones who have died can for some be very difficult. We don’t like to remember the pain of our loss. We also don’t like to think about death as though thinking about it is just plain morbid. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In some places today, a feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Providence is being celebrated. This devotion has taken place since the 18th century and was inspired by a painting of the Madonna and child. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Pope St. John Paul II canonized St. Rose Philppine Duchesne in 1988. Today, the Church in America honors the memory of this great French woman who came to our country as a missionary to the native Americans. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church honors a princess who became a saint – Elizabeth of Hungary. St. Elizabeth was only 14 when she was married and she had three children before her husband died. She then became a lay Franciscan and devoted the rest of her life to caring for the poor and the sick. Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Gertrude the Great. She lived in the 13th century and was a Benedictine sister who had a deep and passionate love for Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sometimes people think that science and religion are opposed to each other, but the reality is quite different. In fact, some of the greatest scientists in the world were priests. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

This time of the year, the Church gives us readings about the end of the world and the second coming of Jesus Christ. We should not worry but have faith and know that staying close to the heart of Jesus will keep us on the sure path to heaven. Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

As a little girl growing up in Italy, today’s saint, Francis Cabrini dreamed of being a missionary. She dressed her dolls up as nuns and made paper boats using flowers as sailors that she would send across a local pond to China. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more