Episode #4838 On Celebrating the Ascension

Episode #4863 Father Koys on the Founding of the USA

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as his mind turns to the Fourth of July.  He sees necessary the need to talk about the United States of America, to talk about what the Catholic faith means to America, to talk about what Christians coming together can accomplish. He recognizes the true need for Christians to actually come together to save our country, pointing out that Christians coming together itself is a catholic thought-it’s what Catholicism is all about. Father Koys being the history buff that he is, revels on the fascinating details from the past as he takes us on the journey back in time to discuss and shed light on some of the Catholic contributions of figures in the revolutionary war, with a particular focus on Charles Carrol of Carrollton who was elected on of the four delegates from Maryland to attend the 2nd Continental Congress and the only catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence.  Join him on this deep dive into history as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Nation. Enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4862 Celebrating 250 Years of America

It’s Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Deacon Rich Holevoet, Director of the Encounter School of Ministry in Chicago.  Lauretta kicks of the show with a shout out to the prayer warriors, calling them up to prayer! She recalls our founding fathers praying for guidance from God in the initiating of the constitution.  This leads her to revel in what a great nation America is mentioning all the gifts America is truly blessed with and calling us to celebrate all of that on this 4th of July as we celebrate our 250th Anniversary.  She then brings on Deacon Rich to discuss the Encounter School of Ministry.  He describes the school, its mission and its programs, encouraging you to join them for the Encounter Summer Intensive at St. James Catholic Church in Arlington Heights this August 6th-8th. After the final break Deacon Rich Holevoet discusses the Encounter School 2-year Program. For more information on the Encounter School of Ministry and the programs they offer, visit their website, see the link below.  Remember to Pray and go celebrate America!!!   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]  encounterschool.org/chicago/ [https://encounterschool.org/chicago/]

Episode #4861 Five-Fold Scapular Part II

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony joined today by Alice Babij (Bobby) gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father Anthony greets everyone, mentioning he’s transitioning from just completing a funeral, he offers prayers for the rest of the soul of the deceased and their family.  Father leads us in prayer adding the Litany to the Sacred Heart.  After prayer, Father mentions the 4th of July celebrating our nation yet there’s so much polarization in our country and in the church. This leads him to wonder if there is a tipping point where God decides to step in to bring us down in order to build us back up?  They discuss this idea as they look to biblical events to help support their ideas.  After a break, Father asks Alice to continue her discussion over the book “Clothed in Grace, A Devotional Guide to the Five-Fold Scapular, by Rev Scott Haynes, which they began discussing last week Friday.  The book is a devotional guide for the use of the five-fold scapular. The book offers the history along with the meaning of each of the scapular folds.  It also shares the saints who wore them, miracles tied to them and the spiritual promises that draw millions to it.  Today Alice focuses on sharing the many miracles credited to the various scapular folds.  The book is available at priestlypress.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/] priestlypress.com

Episode #4860 I’m Not Worthy

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and the group chats regarding the joys of reuniting with former parishioners and alumni Hector (wife Magdalena) and Lizbeth, on Tuesday’s show.  They chat around the changes they see in their visitors from Texas, but more importantly the growth and maturity witnessed and their strong identity in their faith as fostered by their Dad (who was present in the sidelines).  After prayer, Father focuses on the readings for this upcoming Sunday in Matthew’s gospel.  Father unpacks the readings and point out how it clearly points out that we are not worthy of Him.  He discusses the importance of placing God above all. He discusses moments in the church history where this is evident and how it affects the timeline of the church establishment from Jesus’ days with his disciples, the participation of his mother Mary, to his crucifixion and the resurrection.  He chats about living a sacrificial life as God calls us to do and a move towards personal metanoia.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4859 Father Koys Returns from Sabbatical

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he returns to St. James Parish in Lemont from sabbatical in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.  Today after sharing with us some of his experiences while away at sabbatical, from shows watched to art projects worked on, Father Koys dives into the Voter ID requirements for voting being discussed and his amazement as to why anyone would be against it.  Afterwards he discusses the idea that the “US does not have a strong sense of identity” wondering if this is strictly tied to ethnic identity.  He also discusses the war with Iran, the possible implications of its aftermath, expressing hope for the Christians in Iran to have a better outcome and that any US govt. funding be controlled by the Christians in Iran, in efforts to keep that money from possibly funding the nuclear program.  He ends the program discussing an interesting article he read on the Catholic population in Iran.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]