What do you do when life (or your faith) feels like it’s been written off?

Tonight at the table, we’re joined by Luis Llerena — a brother from the Men’s Emmaus community at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami. Born in Arequipa, Peru, Luis shares how God met him in unexpected places—from a 2003 military deployment to a powerful Emmaus “Lazarus moment” that woke something up in him. We talk humility, the slow work of growth, finding peace through the Rosary, and why revival isn’t a one-time moment…it’s a process.

Because being called out of the tomb doesn’t mean everything is fixed—sometimes it just means you’re alive enough to start walking again.

🎙️ Recorded at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Miami, FL)
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What happens when a life lived at full speed finally slows down in the presence of God?

In this episode of Breaking Bread, we’re joined by our brother Carlos Ribero from St. Timothy, who shares a powerful story of forgiveness, mercy, and transformation — moving from burning through life to discovering a deeper, steadier fire for Christ.

From growing up a cradle Catholic, to encountering Christ in a personal way through Emmaus, to walking through serious trials with unshakable trust, Carlos reminds us that no one is ever disqualified from God’s grace — and that it’s never too late to come home.

Along the way, we reflect on the Gospel of Luke 4:14–22, talk about slowing down in a world that rushes everything, and share some laughs around the table — because faith is lived in real life.

Pull up a chair. This conversation might feel familiar.

Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida.

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In this New Year’s special episode of Breaking Bread, we take the show on the road and bring you the first-ever Emmaus Games, recorded live from Piruw Grill, a Peruvian restaurant in Southwest Miami known for its amazing food, great atmosphere, live music, and karaoke nights.

Emmaus brothers from Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Timothy, St. Brendan, and Good Shepherd Catholic Churches come together for a night of friendly competition, faith-based games, inside jokes, and unforgettable moments. From trivia to teamwork, laughter to reflection, this episode reminds us that Emmaus isn’t just a retreat — it’s a shared road we walk together.

It’s lighthearted, it’s joyful, and it’s everything a New Year episode should be — same faith, same road, very different answers.

📍 Recorded live at Piruw Grill
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Wherever you’re listening from, pull up a chair — the table is set.

For this Christmas episode, Breaking Bread left the studio and gathered family around a real table for a night of food, laughter, faith, and honest conversation. We talk about Christmas then vs. now, family traditions, what shows up at the table every year, and the moments that remind us God meets us right in the middle of real life.

It’s not polished — it’s family. Just good food, good stories, and plenty of bread being broken.

📍 Recorded live from Strange Beasts Brewpub & Pizzeria, Miami, Florida
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From our family to yours — Merry Christmas 🎄

In this episode of Breaking Bread, we sit at the table with Raul G, a devoted servant of the Church whose journey of faith has been shaped by service, song, and learning how to come back when the road felt long.

Born in Boston and raised in Miami, Raul shares how anxiety, silence, and time before the Blessed Sacrament became part of God’s quiet work in his life. Through Emmaus, ministry, and a deep love for the sacraments, he discovered that faith isn’t about having everything figured out — it’s about trusting that God never stops calling us home.

This is a conversation about patience, mercy, and the courage it takes to return — even when it feels awkward, delayed, or uncertain.

Pull up a chair. The table is open.

Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida.
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We took Breaking Bread out of the studio and onto the fairway for a special episode recorded live at the 8th Annual ManUp Golf Tournament. Join Brian and Gil as they ride through the course interviewing players from the golf cart, sit down with organizers and priests at the table, and capture the laughs, brotherhood, and faith that make this event so powerful.

Every shot, every story, and every moment today helps support the 14th Annual ManUp Conference, coming February 20–21 at St. John Vianney Seminary — a weekend that transforms the lives of men across South Florida.

Enjoy interviews, fun behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt reflections from the course, and the kind of joy and authenticity that define the ManUp mission.

Swing hard. Pray hard. And come ride with us.

Conference info: www.Ready2ManUP.com

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What happens when the grind no longer satisfies the soul?
In this powerful Advent episode of Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion, we sit down with Ernie Velasquez to hear how God transformed his life from hustle to holy.

As we enter the first week of Advent — the week of Hope, Ernie shares how losing control, surrendering to God, and rediscovering prayer, the Rosary, Adoration, and service rebuilt his life from the inside out. This is a real story of waiting, surrender, redemption, and the quiet power of Hope.

Recorded live from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, FL, this episode is a reminder that God does His best work when we finally let go.

📍 Live Thursdays on Radio Maria
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It’s Thanksgiving night at the table! In this special episode of Breaking Bread, we kick things off with the first-ever Breaking Bread Thanksgiving Draft — where Brian, Gil, Yinett, and Alexis battle it out to build the ultimate Thanksgiving plate. From fried turkey and pernil to mac & cheese, croquetas, and pumpkin pie, the competition is real, the trash talk is friendly, and poor Petunia the pig does not make it out untouched.

Then we shift from laughter to life as we welcome our guest, Jerry Blanco from Good Shepherd. Jerry shares his journey of faith, family, Colombian roots, and how a quiet, steady walk with God — plus a grandfather who never missed Mass — shaped his heart. He opens up about the power of community, marriage rooted in God, and his simple but powerful message: open your heart and let God guide your life.

If this episode blesses you, share it with someone who might need a little light, laughter, and belonging today.

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📍 Recorded at: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — Miami, Florida
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In this powerful episode, Brian and Gil sit down with Angel Figueroa and JC Collar from Consecrati to unpack what consecration truly means — not as a mystical concept reserved for priests or saints, but as a daily, practical, life-changing surrender for every believer.

From stories of faith, heartbreak, and redemption, to the humor of decorative plates and Miami life, this conversation blends laughter with depth. Angel and JC walk us through their journeys, how consecration transformed their marriages, families, and spiritual lives, and why setting your heart apart for God changes everything.

Whether you’re new to consecration or deep in your spiritual walk, this episode is packed with wisdom, testimony, and encouragement.

Recorded LIVE at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, FL on Radio Maria USA.Follow us on Instagram: @breakingbreadradio
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In this special live music episode, we welcome the Bolivar Family — Luis, Ada, Kevin, and Alan — from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, FL.
They’re not just a family who sings together… they’re a family who worships together. From serving the poor alongside the Missionaries of Charity to leading music and prayer at retreats and Mass, their story is a beautiful reminder that worship begins at home.

Join us as we laugh, reflect, and enter into heartfelt moments of live worship right from the studio. This episode will lift your spirit and stir your heart.

🎶 Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida.
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