Winds of Change Show

Fr. Anthony leads with much needed prayer and then quizzes Christina and Tony on the history of the holiday that is the Fourth of July in America.  Father shares interesting facts about the history of this holiday and key point of its history making connection of the original colonies to our faith and how the establishment of America and the declaration of freedom from England include the establishment of religious freedoms.  Tune in to hear if Christina and Tony make the grade. Have a most blessed and safe 4th of July.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys returns to WOC Live Podcast.  He was traveling on pilgrimage to Medjugorje and Rome.  He focuses on speaking about these events and the thoughts and insights that were encouraged by his experiences.  He also chats and makes connections to a book he is currently reading on Sister Mary Grata as we get back to his brain wrinkling Wednesdays. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina return live today to talk about the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony leads us in prayer and then reads a letter entitled “The Trip is Too Short”.  The letter draws attention to ignore insignificant things and forgive as life is just too short.   The group chats about changing times and generational impacts to society and the church. They look to Pope Leo’s words as he draws attention to the mysticism of the Eastern church and calls for the Western church to seek this wonderful mysticism and recommit to the wonders of the church. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Lauretta hosts the program and is joined by her guest, Joyce Duriga, Editor of the Chicago Catholic, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.  They discuss the Celebration of Pope Leo’s ascent to the Chair of Peter that took place in Chicago at Rate Field (formerly Comiskey Park) on June 14, 2025.  The event came together fairly quickly and was just a nice day bringing people of the faith together.  The celebration was varied and was a special time for Chicago residents.  For more on that days’ happenings please check out at the Chicago Catholic, Issue 12, Volume 133 at www.chicagocatholic.com [http://www.chicagocatholic.com]   St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]

Lauretta host today on a Friday in Father Anthony’s absence.  Lauretta welcomes as her guest, Katie Newsham, friend of the founder of Misericordia: Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM with the Sisters of Mercy.  Katie tells us about Sister Rosemary’s work and dedication to children with disabilities.  She highlights how she started the organization and how it has grown since then-it is an amazing organization.  They have an annual Candy Day sale around the last week of April (adding online sales until July). Note that the Christmas Holiday offers them the greatest opportunity for fundraising from handmade gifts for purchase at their giftshop to their well-known famous Christmas Brunches (tickets sell out by September).  The Misericordia residents create and work and serve all aspects of these brunches.  Misericordia has a gift shop and a bakery with amazing treats which just added a drive through option (open 7 days a week) Check it out NOW!! And make a plan to get a ticket for their Christmas Brunches and shop here for your Christmas gifts. If you’re interested in getting involved, please visit Misericordia.com for more information and hours of operation or call 773-973-6300. Let us honor Sister Rosemary Connelly and her legacy by supporting Misericordia. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish [https://ststanschurch.org/]