Winds of Change Show

Episode #4802 Church: Reverent and Holy or Vibrant and Engaging?

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish, chatting briefly about the weather.  Father focuses today on speaking about the Church (Big C) explaining that Catholic is not a denomination, it is the Church.  They chat about the differences within our society and how it impacts parishioners, church attendance, church tradition, and society overall.  They discuss the need to remain true to Catholicism despite all the challenges faced with today and keep the Church as a reverent and holy place.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4101 Zionism: Israel-Iran and the U.S.

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk through the various types of “Zionism” with one of the corollaries discussing Israel’s right to their homeland. Father Koys plays a segment of Christian comedian, Nate Bargatze who offers insight as to whether Israel has a right to the land they occupy. Father Koys discloses an art project that he’s working on and discusses St. Boniface’s demonstration of faith in the face of persecution: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/st-boniface-and-the-christmas-tree [https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/st-boniface-and-the-christmas-tree] Father also plays excepts from Mike Huckabee speaking about Zionism. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4800 Like in the Book of Exodus, We Grumble

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend, chatting and catching up as we lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time and we dread Monday.  Father offers daily prayer and afterwards turns to the readings of this past Sunday. They chat about the Book of Exodus as the people grumble about their situation. The group recognizes how we, the people of today do that also.  Father gently reminding us that we take one day at a time and that we focus on God to get through the struggles of each day.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4799 Tales from Two Guests

Winds of Change for Monday 030926 It must be Monday as Lauretta has two guests for this episode of Winds of Change: Barbara Heil, Catholic convert and Catholic Evangelist. and Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic. Barbara came home to the Roman Catholic Church in April of 2013. She formed From His Heart Ministries with a desire to see this generation experience the deep love of our heavenly Father. She has appeared on EWTN’s the Coming Home Network, spoken at the International Eucharistic Conference in Budapest and has appeared on numerous tv and radio programs. Barbara conducts parish missions, revivals, retreats and conferences as well as being a regular Encounter speaker. She is the author “Journey into His Heart and her goal is to live out her “yes” bringing into an encounter with Jesus that changes everything. Barbara’s Book – Journey into His Heart can be found a www.SophiaInstitute.com [http://www.SophiaInstitute.com] Barbara’s Ministry FromHisHeart.com [https://www.fromhisheart.com/] Also you are invited to 2 days of Encounter Friday, March 13th Transformation Night St. Mary of Celle, 1428 Wesley Ave., Berwyn Doors open at 6:30pm. All day Saturday, March 14th be a part of a Transformation Retreat “The Fire of the Holy Spirit” at St Frances of Rome School 1401 Austin Blvd., Cicero. Doors Open at 8:30am Dr. Mark Nemo will lead worship. Register at https://encounterschool.org/Chicago/ [https://encounterschool.org/Chicago/] Cost is $20.00   Lauretta’s other guest is Joyce Duriga, Editor Chicago Catholic Lauretta and Joyce Pray 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 as they discuss Epic Fury and remember the sacrifice of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale Kentucky. Lauretta and Joyce discuss the possibility of President Trump asking President Xi to release Jimmy Lai at their upcoming meeting. On Thursday, March 19th we celebrate St. Joseph’s Table. The Novena to St. Joseph is March 10th-18th . Here is the link to the Novena to St. Joseph https://springsoflove.org/novena-prayer-to-saint-joseph/ [https://springsoflove.org/novena-prayer-to-saint-joseph/] St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4798 Lent: Walking with the Saints-Part II

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby).  Father welcomes us and opens with prayer.  Alice returns today to continue the fascinating look into the lives of the Saints and their journey through Lent.  The book “The Saint’s Journey through Lent” by Rev. Scott Haynes, provide insight into how the saints journeyed through lent with the hope of motivating us into a journey of deeper meaning as we focus on making God the focus, the treasure. These stories show us how the Saints journeyed through Lent and encourage us to do the same. The group hopes to be inspired and to inspire you, the listener, to adopt a Saint and walk the journey of Lent as they would, bringing you closer to God. The book is available at priestleypress.com.  Note: Part I to this feature is Episode #4795 from 02/26/2026   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]