Episode #4837 Joyful Eastertide Part III

Episode #4851 Ambiguity: Good & Bad?

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he tackles his take on ambiguity-the good and the bad. Father Koys states that ambiguity can have a good or bad impact. He uses the example of Pope Gregory X to illustrate his point, referencing that Pope Gregory was ambiguous in regards to requiring the Eastern church to add the filioque clause to their version of the Creed.  Today he illustrates ambiguity in the words of Pope Leo as he references words spoken by him in either speeches or in responses to questions posed where he deems Pope Leo being ambiguous around the importance of matters of sexuality and sexual immorality in the Church. He surmises that ambiguity can have a positive impact when it allows for unity, tolerance and coexistence but can have a negative impact when it allows for confusion, anger, betrayal, or other negative responses. For his preference he would like to see clarity rather than ambiguity especially in matters of great importance to the Catholic Church.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4850 Heed the Words of the Saints

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  This continues to be an emotionally filled time for the Parish and its families as the school closes this month after 150 years of offering excellent Catholic education. Father Anthony offers daily prayer with the Litany to the Sacred Heart.  After prayer Father chats about Corpus Christi and the differences in how we celebrate it today.  He then reads from the Letter of St. Ephrem, todays saint of the day, unpacking his words applicability to current times.  Father concludes the show with the words of St. Boniface of the seventh century who was a reformer in his time founding and restoring dioceses.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Episode #4849 Holy Spirit & the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

It’s Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Johnny Bertucci as they discuss the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement. Johnny Bertucci is the Chairman of the Board of Ark & Dove which is a global center for the information, promotion and missions in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Johnny chats briefly about his background in the faith and how he came to be involved with Ark & the Dove and all he is doing.  They discuss the Charismatic Renewal and their mission. They draw attention to Charis, the initiative of Pope Francis to unite the “family” focused on the Holy Spirit and the Renewal.  Then Lauretta discusses the letter writing campaign regarding the Holy Spirit, to get letters to Pope Leo XIV as Saint Elena Guerra did so many years ago to then Pope Leo XIII.  They relate the story of Johhny actually making contact with Pope Leo XIV and delivering the letters and Pixies to one of his Cardinals in Rome, it was a truly exciting moment.  They chat about others devoted in the cause as well as events both historical and current on the importance of Pentecost.  Lauretta and Johnny encourage everyone to get fired up with the Holy Spirit.  For greater information on The Ark and the Dove please visit their website.  If you’re interested in donating to the cause or to help maintain the property of The Ark & the Dove please call 708-209-1199.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]  www.thearkandthedoveworldwide.org/daysofglory.org [http://www.thearkandthedoveworldwide.org/daysofglory.org] https://chicagorenewal.org/ [https://chicagorenewal.org/]

Episode #4848 Sacred Heart

Father Anthony joined by Tony and Alice today, gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father greets everyone and discusses the last school mass.  This is an especially emotional time and event for all, especially Father Anthony as he readily admits it and shares touching emotions.  Father Anthony moves from this emotion into prayer to find strength as he usually does in prayer. After a break, Father welcomes back Alice Babij (Bobby). Alice introduces the book “Spiritual Meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cor Jesu, by Rev Scott Haynes.  The book focuses on short meditations intended for those of us who have become weak in our faith, encouraging us to place our trust in his pierced heart.  The book is available at priestlypress.com St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/] priestlypress.com

Episode #4847 The Trinity

Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father opens with discussion about issues or topics that impact our society causing chaos yet we are not addressing or rather not properly addressing it and as such it is not being fixed and the reorder is not possible so we remain in chaos. After a break Father, leads us in prayer then moves on to talk about The Trinity. He references and reads form an article, “This Sunday, The Trinity Means We are not the Children of Divorce, by Tom Hoops.  Father elaborates on the significance of the trinity and discusses the article and its reference to divorce, highlighting that God must be the center of all relationships.  Father reminds us that our faith is a commitment and we bear responsibility to carry our crosses and hold firm to the Truth, and we should not allow our religion to be watered down.   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]