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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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This is a collection of Sacred Music.

Sacred Music

In this episode, we reflect on how Pentecost is more than just an event of the past, but can be an ongoing outpouring of God's love and grace in our lives today. We discuss how the Holy Spirit helps heal our wounds, restores communion with God, and teaches us how to live with power and boldness, even in the places where we feel unable to love the Lord. As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost, we talk practically about cultivating a posture of receptivity, learning to invite the Holy Spirit more deeply into our hearts, and how to allow His fire to illuminate our identity and transform us from within. The Holy Spirit is alive within us, able to enter even the locked places of our hearts, and desires to help us bear much fruit in our lives. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4umKMQxxwCvocRdgCP64mY?si=55bd50fd88834e91"> Pentecost | Holy Spirit Rest on Us</a> Playlist Heather's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://wildgoose.tv/programs/collection-wlknyrzsacq">Wild Goose Series</a> with Fr. Dave Pivonka Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/discerning-hearts-for-android-iphone-and-ipad-devices/"> The Discerning Hearts Podcast App</a> Michelle's One Thing - College Graduations Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/be-transformed">Be Transformed</a> Book Study</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I make myself more open to encounter the Holy Spirit pirit this Pentecost?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life do I feel powerless?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to make me more like Jesus?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I rationing the boldness of the Holy Spirit?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do I need to unlock the doors of my heart?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you welcome the Holy Spirit into your life in a deeper way? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does it look like to experience the Holy Spirit in community?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What gifts of the Holy Spirit do you desire to empower your work of building the Kingdom of God?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How will you celebrate Pentecost?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "If there be among the gifts of God none greater than love, and there is no greater gift of God than the Holy Spirit, what follows more naturally than that He is Himself love…." (Saint Augustine) "This great mystical tradition . . . shows how prayer can progress, as a genuine dialogue of love, to the point of rendering the person wholly possessed by the divine Beloved, vibrating at the Spirit's touch, resting filially within the Father's heart." (Pope Saint John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineunte, Paragraph 33) "A noble and delicate soul ... follows faithfully the faintest breath of the Holy Spirit; it rejoices in this Spiritual Guest and holds onto Him like a child to its mother." (The Diary of St. Faustina, Entry 148) Scripture for Lectio: "On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." (Acts 1:4-9) Sponsor - Mary's Meals: Every mother knows what it's like to want to protect their child and provide for them, to make sure there's food on the table, to make sure her child is safe, cared for, and able to grow into who God created them to be. But for millions of mothers around the world, hunger stands in the way of that hope. Their children walk to school carrying empty bowls, wondering if today they'll have anything to eat. And that's where Mary's Meals steps in. Mary's Meals provides one daily meal in a place of education for children living in some of the world's poorest communities. And that simple meal becomes the reason a child comes to school. Once they're there, everything can begin to change. Education can become a pathway out of poverty. So a child who is hungry can focus. A child who is vulnerable can dream. And a mother who felt helpless can begin to hope again. What we love most about Mary's Meals is how ordinary people get to become a part of that story. We don't have to solve global hunger. We simply have to feed one child. And here's the beautiful thing. It only costs $25.20 to feed a child for an entire school year. That's one child sitting in a classroom instead of sitting at home hungry. One mother experiencing relief instead of worry. One life changed through a simple act of love. So if your hearts are moved to help, we invite you to join us in supporting Mary's Meals. You can head over to their website <a href= "https://www.marysmealsusa.org/what-we-do/campaigns/2520?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23335095793&gbraid=0AAAAAoyxFZNJ-UgymdCAAvqRJ0JISWhSK&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo5gkKpG_zVTXl0Z6DdAyYIpIPYuY6tH4Msi6ZViAhrwu4XttZ1l6shoCYqQQAvD_BwE"> marysmealsusa.org</a> (or <a href= "https://www.marysmeals.ca/">marysmeals.ca</a> for Canada) and together we can offer hope, dignity and a daily meal to a child who needs it most. Timestamps: 00:00 Mary's Meals 01:39 Introduction 02:26 Welcome 03:24 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 04:39 Preparing Our Hearts 07:34 Healing the Wound of Powerlessness 09:26 The Holy Spirit Enables Us to Love 11:04 Inviting the Holy Spirit into Our Hearts 12:50 Our Advocate and the Forgiveness of Sins 15:10 "It is Better that I Go" 17:14 Baptized with Fire 19:15 Bearing Fruit in Our Lives 20:57 When We Restrict the Holy Spirit 22:50 Receiving the Holy Spirit within Community 28:08 Being Inspired by the Holy Spirit 31:04 One Things

S18 E16 - Preparing for Pentecost

Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that?

Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering?

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Don’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Homily from Holy Thursday. Jesus knew. And He still gave everything. At the end of Lent, we realize that we have been called to give. To give our time and attention to God in prayer. To give up things in fasting. To give help to those in need. Jesus gives at the Last Supper. He gives everything...fully knowing the truth of the people for whom He gives everything. Mass Readings from April 2, 2026: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

04/02/26 Holy Thursday: Everything is Given

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ". Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ's resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. 

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2026)

Homily from Good Friday. A king without His armor. At the end of our lives, there are no defenses. At the end of Christ's life, He clings to no defenses. He has poured it all out, and all is taken from Him. All that is left is the Man Himself. At the end of our lives, we will only be left with our heart...everything else is taken. Mass Readings from April 3, 2026: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

04/03/26 Good Friday: Everything is Taken

Blessed Triduum, friends. To ring in Holy Week and soon the Easter season philosopher and theologian Dr. Trent Dougherty is here to make the case that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a matter of faith it's historically defensible. Using the "Three E's" framework (Empty Tomb, Eyewitnesses, and Early Creeds), he walks through why secular scholars and believers alike have strong rational grounds for concluding that the Resurrection actually happened.
 
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Gary Habermas — The Resurrection of Jesus (shorter, recommended first) https://www.amazon.com/Case-Resurrection-Jesus-Gary-Habermas/dp/0825427886
 
Gary Habermas — On the Resurrection, Vol. 1: Evidences (the magnum opus) https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-1-Evidences/dp/1087778603
 
N.T. Wright — The Resurrection of the Son of God https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Son-Christian-Origins-Question/dp/0800626796
 
Richard Swinburne — The Resurrection of God Incarnate (Dr. Dougherty's top pick) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-God-Incarnate-Richard-Swinburne/dp/0199257450">https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-God-Incarnate-Richard-Swinburne/dp/0199257450</a>
 
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Yes, the Resurrection IS a Historical Fact | Ft. Dr. Trent Dougherty | Last Call Ep. 8

Prof. Gaven Kerr argues that Aquinas is central to Catholic theology because Thomas provides the systematic, deductive, and scripturally grounded framework needed to articulate doctrine about God, Trinity, and salvation. This lecture was given on March 26th, 2026, at Maynooth University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Gaven Kerr is a married father of three and a third order Dominican. He has degrees in scholastic philosophy and philosophy from Queen’s University Belfast: BA, MPhil, and PhD. His doctoral research was on the thought of Thomas Aquinas and Immanuel Kant. Gaven’s research focuses on the thought of St Thomas Aquinas and his connection with other important thinkers in the history of philosophy and theology. He has published articles in the Thomist, the American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, International Philosophical Quarterly, Journal of Philosophical Research, Yearbook of the Irish Philosophical Society. Gaven has two books with Oxford University Press. The first was published in 2015, Aquinas’s Way to God, and it dealt with Aquinas’s proof of God in the De Ente et Essentia. His second book which is due out later this year is on Aquinas and the metaphysics of creation. Gaven has taught philosophy at Queen’s University Belfast, St. Malachy’s Seminary Belfast, and Maynooth University. He has taught at Mary Immaculate College Limerick. He currently teaches philosophy at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. Keywords: Aquinas, Catholic Theology, Divine Simplicity, Dogmatic Theology, Fides et Ratio, Scriptural Interpretation, Sacramental Causality, Trinity, Theology as Science, Thomism

Aquinas and Catholic Theology – Prof. Gaven Kerr

Malcolm Guite joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering Arthurian legend, the friendship of Tolkien and Lewis, and the deep human longing for mystery and enchantment.
 
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On Pipes, Poetry, and the Christian Life (Malcolm Guite) | Ep. 579

Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman shows how the Cross is a marriage feast by reading the Paschal Mystery through Old Testament nuptial imagery and the Gospel of John’s depiction of Christ as the divine Bridegroom uniting Himself to His people. This lecture was given on March 5th, 2026, at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Dr. Heereman was born and raised in Germany. Originally trained to become a lawyer and after completing her bar exam, she experienced a deep encounter with the Lord which led her to consecrate her life to the study and teaching of the Word of God. She subsequently attended the ICPE school of Evangelization in India, Banglore, and studied theology in Frankfurt and Rome.&nbsp; She received an STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University, an SSL from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the SSD from the École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem and the Université de Fribourg. She has taught as a visiting professor at the Collège des Bernhardins in Paris, the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, the DSPT in Berkley, and is currently Associate Professor for Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick’s Seminary &amp; University. Her scholarly interests include a reintegration of Exegesis with Systematic and Spiritual Theology. She is the author of Behold King Solomon on the Day of His Wedding (Leuven: Peeters, 2021), and Athirst for the Spirit (Steubenville: Emmaus Press, 2023). Keywords: Ancient Near East, Bridegroom, Covenant, Divine Human Marriage, Eucharist As Nuptial Banquet, Gospel Of John, Marriage Feast, Nuptial Mysticism, Paschal Mystery, Song Of Songs

The Cross is a Marriage Feast – Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman

In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant professor of apologetics Sean McDowell to discuss his family's apologetic legacy and Sean's work on the martyrdom of the apostles.

#1162 OG Apologetics and Apostolic Martyrdom (with Sean McDowell) - Trent Horn

In this episode, Trent Horn responds to Ryan from NeedGod.net, who argues that the Catholic view of salvation contradicts Paul’s teaching that we are saved “by grace through faith” and “not of works.”
See episode on confession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5UG90KTs-U&amp;t=1s&amp;pp=ygUWZGViYXRpbmcgb24gY29uZmVzc2lvbg%3D%3D 
See Taco Talks interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JffE2lkBkSs&amp;t=61s&amp;pp=ygUVdGFjbyB0YWxrcyB0cmVudCBob3Ju 
See episode on Ephesians 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMWbvTy-43k&amp;pp=ygUocHJvdGVzdGFudGlzbXMgbW9zdCBtaXNtdXNlZCBiaWJsZSB2ZXJzZQ%3D%3D 
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#1163 Answering NeedGod.Net’s Criticism of Me - Trent Horn

Prof. Rik Van Nieuwenhove argues that Thomas Aquinas’s theology of hope offers a needed response to quiet despair by reorienting human life toward God, eternal beatitude, and the Paschal Mystery. This lecture was given on March 12th, 2026, at University of Edinburgh. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Rik Van Nieuwenhove is Professor of Medieval Theology at Durham University, UK. He has published scholarly articles on medieval theology (especially Aquinas) and spirituality, theology of the Trinity, and soteriology. His books include: Providence, Evil and Salvation. A Thomist Perspective (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2026); Thomas Aquinas on Contemplation (Oxford: OUP, 2021); Introduction to Medieval Theology (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed., 2022); Jan van Ruusbroec. Mystical Theologian of the Trinity (IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2003); Introduction to the Trinity (with D. Marmion) (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011); and he is co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Apophatic Theology (with John Betz) (Oxford: OUP, 2026); The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (with J. Wawrykow) (IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2005); and Late Medieval Mysticism of the Low Countries (with R. Faesen &amp; H. Rolfson) (NJ: Paulist Press, 2008). Keywords: Aquinas, Assisted Dying, Despair, Divine Beatitude, Hope, Paschal Mystery, Presumption, Quiet Despair, Suffering, Theological Virtues

Thomas Aquinas and the Theological Virtue of Hope in Times of Quiet Despair – Prof. Rik Van Nieuwenhove

The Counsel of Trent is going back to it's roots and becoming The Council of Trent podcast!Happy April 1st!

#1147 The Counsel of Trent Is Rebranding - Trent Horn

Opening Credits

Introduction

The Excellence of This Virtue

Uniformity in All Things

Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity

God Wills Our Good

Special Practices of Uniformity

Spiritual Desolation

Conclusion

What's Next?

The End

Dan Burke delves into St. Alphonsus Liguori's classic, "Uniformity with God's Will," providing contemporary reflections and practical applications. He offers insights on embracing divine providence, recognizing the pitfalls of resisting God's will, and adopting spiritual disciplines to foster inner peace. Through real-life examples and reflection questions, readers are guided to trust in God's plan, even amid life's adversities, leading to a deeper union with Him.

Finding Peace in the Storm

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There's something so moving about David's gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42.

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Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2026)

Foreword

Preface (and a Promise)

Introduction - Out of the Darkness

Counterfeit Remedies

An Invitation to Healing

Foundations for Discernment and Navigating the Path of Peace

The Voice of the Devil - The Voice of God

Rule 1 - For Those Moving from Mortal Sin to Mortal Sin

Rule 2 - For Those Moving from Good to Better

Rule 3 - What Is Consolation Exactly

Rule 4 - What Exactly Is Desolation

Rule 5 - What Is the Most Important Decision I Can Make When in Desolation

Rule 6 - What Changes Should I Make When in Desolation

Rule 7 - How Can I Adjust My Thinking While in Desolation in Order to Better Overcome It

Rule 8 - How Can I Better Persevere When I Am in Desolation

Rule 9 - What Are the Causes of Desolation

Rule 10 - How Should I Act or Prepare When I Am in Consolation

Rule 11 - How Can Humility Help Me Deal with the Ebb and Flow of Consolation and Desolation

Rule 12 - Understanding and Dealing with the Aggression and Threats of the Enemy

Rule 13 - The Power of Exposing the Enemy's Efforts

Rule 14 - How to Strengthen Yourself against Spiritual Attack

Recommended Resources for Continued Spiritual Growth

End Credits

Drawing on the wisdom of Catholic mystics and the insights of St. Ignatius, this guide equips readers to recognize and resist the tactics of the Enemy. With practical tools for discerning spiritual movements, confronting desolation, and overcoming habitual sin, it reframes the spiritual life as a daily battle — one that is winnable through grace, vigilance, and faithful perseverance.

Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 92: The Man of Heaven (2026)

In today's reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon's story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today's readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135.

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Day 91: Gideon's Story (2026)

Dedication

How to Use This Book

Part I - Glimpses of Resurrection in the First Covenant

Part II - The Son's Work of Resurrection

Part III - Symbols and Parables of Resurrection

Part IV - He Is Risen

Part V - Becoming a Witness to His Resurrection

Part VI - Theology of the Resurrection

Part VII - First Fruits of the Resurrection

Conclusion - Lord, Send Forth Your Spirit

Closing Credits

In a world clouded by fear and discouragement, Arise rekindles the Christian’s living hope by leading readers deep into the mystery of the Resurrection. Through fifty powerful meditations rooted in Scripture, this book traces the unfolding of resurrection faith from the Old Testament through Christ’s victory over death, revealing how the same power that raised Jesus is at work in your life today. Each short chapter includes Scripture references, reflection questions, and a reading plan, making it ideal for daily prayer, retreats, or group study. More than a doctrine to be believed, the Resurrection is presented here as a living reality that calls every soul to stand up, begin again, and live in the light of the Risen Christ.

Arise

Dismantling Christianity

Building the New Woman

A New Idol

Three Commandments

The Sacred Rite

The Gospel of Discontent and the Sacrament of Abortion

Christian Feminist Fusion

Pope John Paul II's New Feminism

Ideological Exit

Restoring What Has Been Lost

About the Author

Feminism has gained power by subtly mimicking religious structures—complete with its own commandments, virtues, and even a kind of sacrament—offering women a false gospel of autonomy that promises freedom but leads to spiritual ruin. This provocative and eye-opening book reveals how the feminist movement, rooted in anti-Christian and occult ideas, captured the hearts of generations by exploiting spiritual hunger and distorting womanhood. Rather than targeting only its symptoms, readers are invited to confront the ideology itself, understand its cultural dominance, and rediscover the authentic Christian vision of womanhood that values the feminine genius, heals division between the sexes, and restores God’s rightful place at the center of women’s lives.

Something Wicked

Prayer

Who is Michelle Duppong?

Life on the Farm

A Family History

Siblings and Family Ties

The College Years

Go and Make Disciples

Zeal for Souls in North Dakota

Walking the Valley of the Shadow

I Have Finished the Race

Homegoing

Special Tribute

Redemptive Suffering

Afterword

Michelle Duppong, a missionary and FOCUS alumna whose radiant faith transformed countless lives, lived an ordinary life with extraordinary love that continues to inspire souls today. From her vibrant evangelization on campus to her peaceful embrace of suffering during her final year of life, Michelle bore witness to the joy of trusting Jesus completely. Her Eucharist-centered life and simple, courageous witness have sparked devotion around the world, leading to the opening of her cause for canonization. This book invites readers to discover how holiness is possible in daily life, how redemptive suffering brings souls to Christ, and how one young woman’s quiet fidelity has become a beacon of hope for a generation.

Michelle Duppong

Thomistic - The Joyful Mysteries

Thomistic - The Luminous Mysteries

Thomistic - The Sorrowful Mysteries

Thomistic - The Glorious Mysteries

Augustine - The Joyful Mysteries

Augustine - The Luminous Mysteries

Augustine - The Sorrowful Mysteries

Augustine - The Glorious Mysteries

Franciscan - The Joyful Mysteries

Franciscan - The Luminous Mysteries

Franciscan - The Sorrowful Mysteries

Franciscan - The Glorious Mysteries

Ignatian - The Joyful Mysteries

Ignatian - The Luminous Mysteries

Ignatian - The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ignatian - The Glorious Mysteries

Every soul prays differently, and this inviting guide helps you rediscover the Rosary as a deeply personal encounter with Jesus and Mary. Drawing from four great spiritual traditions—Thomistic, Augustinian, Franciscan, and Ignatian—it offers four distinct reflections for each decade, allowing you to pray in the way that resonates most with your heart. Whether you connect with God through study, imagination, beauty, or intimate conversation, you will find a path suited to your temperament. With biblical insight, vivid meditations, and practical takeaways, the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries come alive, helping you grow in self-knowledge and in love for the Lord who draws every soul to Himself in a unique way.

A Rosary for Every Heart

Psalm 15

The Lower East Side

The Upper West Side

Maria Montessori

The Journey Begins

Settling Near Padre Pio

Mary's Spiritual Nourishment

In the Footsteps of Her Spiritual Director

A Soul Without Shadow

Daughter of the Soap King

A True Child of Saint Francis

Prayer in Conclusion

Seeing a Divine Spark in Every Soul

Grazio Forgione Goes to America

Mamma Peppa's Last Visit

A Seaport of Souls

Dorothy, Helena, and Carmelita

The Staff

Mary's House of Beatitudes

Padre Pio's Confinement

Behind Enemy Lines

Return to San Giovanni Rotondo

Arrival of the American Soldiers

Padre Pio Opens the Door to Heaven

The Church and Seraphic Monastery

In the Shade of an Old Elm Tree

One Thousand Shareholders Worth One Million Lire

Mary's Diary, 1948

Giovanna's Story

Mary the Peacemaker

A Path Less Followed

Be Perfect as God Is Perfect

A Soul Chosen by Heaven

Brother Mary

Farewell, Mamma

Author Bio

This inspiring biography recounts the remarkable journey of Mary Pyle, a woman born into privilege who surrendered wealth, status, and comfort to follow Christ with extraordinary fidelity. Drawn to the Catholic faith through a profound encounter with God’s presence, she eventually devoted her life to serving alongside Padre Pio, becoming a quiet instrument of charity, consolation, and spiritual formation for countless souls. Marked by humility, Eucharistic devotion, and unwavering trust in God’s providence, her story offers a compelling witness to the transformative power of grace and the holiness found in generous self-giving.

Padre Pio's American Daughter

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. 

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Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2026)

Join Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, as they speak with Fr. William Watson about awakening the awareness of the Divine in your life. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>What is the purpose of the Forty Weeks book and retreat?</li> <li>How will an emphasis on confession and self-examination assist one in his or her journey to God?</li> <li>How was St. Ignaitus awakened to God's presence in his life?</li> <li>What is the idea behind The Whole-Life Confession?</li> <li>How can The Whole-Life Confession help us during Lent?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/FORTY+WEEKS.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ with Sacred Story Prayer</a> by Fr. William Watson, S.J.</li> <li><a href= "http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B06XHJYC2B/cathospiridir-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Whole-Life Confession: Four Weeks of Awakening to Mercy, Healing and Peace</a> by Fr. William Watson, S.J.</li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/5" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> - USCCB Bible link</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

February 2, 2018 - Forty Weeks with Fr. William Watson, S.J.

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96.

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Day 64: Consequences of Sin (2024)

Fr. Gregory Pine discusses how involvement with the Thomistic Institute can help college students integrate faith, virtue, and personal vocation by fostering self-possession, authentic freedom, and meaningful relationships within campus life. This lecture was given on June 27th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. Secular campuses are being transformed, but the students need your help! Your gift before September fifteenth can launch a new TI chapter and change lives. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/bts25podcast" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">thomisticinstitute.org/bts25podcast</a>&nbsp;to give today! For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://dashboard.cohostpodcasting.com/shows/fedb9eb7-b992-446b-be01-01cd62afd823/episodes/thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an adjunct professor of dogmatic theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He is the author of a few books including Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Ascension’s Catholic Classics, Magnificat, and Aleteia. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining. Keywords: Commitment, Community, Eleanor Stump, Freedom, Personal Vocation, Secular Universities, Self-Gift, Self-Possession, Spiritual Growth, Wandering in Darkness

The TI and Your Vocation I Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Nicholas Owen.  If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

3/22 - St. Nicholas Owen

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Timothy.  If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

1/26 - St. Timothy

As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 358: Who Art in Heaven (2024)

Centered on the mystery of the Incarnation, this revered classic offers thirty meditations for Advent and thirty for Christmas to deepen your contemplation of the Word made flesh. In brief yet penetrating reflections, Archbishop Alban Goodier guides you from prophecy to fulfillment, from Mary’s fiat to the hidden life at Nazareth. Each meditation includes a clear summary and draws out the spiritual meaning of Christ’s coming, the role of Our Lady, and the quiet ways God bestows His grace. Rich in reverence and insight, this volume invites you to slow down, adore, and enter more fully into the wonder of God dwelling among us.

The Prince of Peace | eBook

Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid "deserted places"—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8.

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Day 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023)

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Elizabeth of Hungary. If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

11/17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

05/23/21 Kingdom Gifts