Today we celebrate the feast of one of the four great Western Doctors of the Church – St. Ambrose. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, as we celebrate the second Sunday in Advent Pope Francis calls on all Catholics to share the hope and comfort we receive from this holy season with all the people of the world. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the first Saturday in December and in Advent. It is a good day to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are three Masses in Advent that honor The Blessed Mother. One for the Annunciation, for the Visitation and the Blessed Virgin Mary, chosen daughter of Israel. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of St. John Damascene. He was a priest, monk and Doctor of the Church who lived in the 8th century. He was born in Damascus in Syria and like so many Christians in that part of the world today, he was forced to leave because some in the Muslim majority […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the feast of St. Francis Xavier. He is perhaps the greatest Jesuit missionary of all time and is know for bringing the gospel to India, Japan and beyond. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Old Testament prophet we hear from most frequently in Advent is the prophet Isaiah. He predicted that one day on God’s holy mountain, God would provide a great feast for His people. Isaiah describes it as a feast of juicy rich foods and pure choice wines. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Charles Lwanga and his companions were martyred for the Faith in the the 19th century. They were killed for opposing the King’s immoral practices and because they were Christians. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. It is commonly thought that it was he who introduced his older brother Peter to Jesus. In the Gospels, he seems to be overshadowed by Peter. As Andrew understood what is was like to be looked over, he was able to be the one to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we begin a new Church year with the first Sunday in Advent. As we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, we are encouraged to build in ourselves a sense of longing for the coming of the Messiah as the Israelites longed for the Messiah. Podcast: Play in new […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

As the liturgical year and the month in which we remember the souls in purgatory comes to an end, the Church gives us readings at both Mass and in the Divine office that point to our en, which is to know, love and serve God and be happy with Him forever in heaven Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure and commissioned the making of the miraculous medal on this very day in the year 1830. Within four years, 10,000,000 medals had been made to meet the demand. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In 1789 George Washington declared a national day of Thanksgiving and prayer. Just a few months after his inauguration as our first president, he issued Presidential Proclamation number one and in it he said that it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God. In 1863, Thanksgiving was made a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more