Epiphany

Mary Pyle’s life was not loud or dramatic but filled with love. Ordinary in appearance, heroic in self-gift, hers was a holiness shaped by obedience, Eucharistic devotion, and total trust. Today, as her cause for canonization gets underway, her story invites us to listen more closely to God’s quiet call — and to discover where love, when followed fully, might lead us.

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Susan De Bartoli is the author of the award-winning Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio and Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio, as well as Carry the Cross with Padre Pio. She serves as the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Padre Pio Foundation of America and owns Little Flower Pilgrimages. De Bartoli has been a guest on various radio and television shows and podcasts, including Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Seize the Day with Gus Lloyd, EWTN’s Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo, and Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live. She is a lady commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Randy Kass-Shamoun is a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) with a profound commitment to trauma-informed care and mental health advocacy. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University and a Master of Social Work from The University of Kentucky, Randy brings a wealth of academic knowledge and practical expertise to his practice.

With over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine, Randy possesses a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding trauma and its impact on individuals and communities. As a Trauma-Responsive Care Certified (TRCC) professional from the University of Kentucky, Randy is equipped with the tools and insights necessary to provide compassionate and effective support to those navigating through challenging experiences.

Enter into prayer with the disciple whom Jesus loved. The Saint John Prayerbook offers a rare and structured path into the contemplative depths of St. John the Evangelist, whose Gospel stands as the Church’s most profound school of prayer. For centuries, Christians have turned to the "Beloved Disciple" for insight into the mystery of Christ, yet few have learned how to pray specifically with his unique perspective. This prayerbook bridges that gap, guiding you through a thirty-day journey rooted in Sacred Scripture.

Each meditation pairs a passage from the Gospel of John with a focused reflection and an original prayer, helping you move from reading to encounter, and from knowledge to communion. The result is more than a prayerbook; it is a guided retreat that draws you into contemplative stillness and strengthens your intimacy with the Word made Flesh.

Fr. Gabriel Mary Fiore, CSJ is a Catholic priest and professor of theology at the Angelicum University in Rome. He teaches various courses in the history of Christian spirituality, including the spirituality of John's Gospel. He is the author of The Saint John Prayerbook from TAN Books.

Dr. Cassidy Kassab Azzow is Region Representative for The Catholic Psychotherapy Association and a clinical psychologist. She is with Lumen Psychological Services.

Ave Maria Radio is committed to keeping you connected to your faith and your community. With that goal in mind, Ave Maria Radio is excited to announce Michigan Mornings® Saturday, a new program featuring local news and conversation on issues important to Catholics in Michigan. Matthew Handley will share original interviews and content plus the best of the week from Ave Maria Radio. Stay connected with your community by tuning into Michigan Mornings® Saturday! Beginning on Saturday, July 18 at 8 AM. Listen on any of Ave Maria Radio’s stations across Michigan or anywhere in the world with the Ave Maria Radio app.

Matthew Handley has worked in digital, local, and national markets producing and voicing high quality audio content. His career began in 2017 at WIZS Radio in Henderson, North Carolina who continues to contract his work today. He worked on the team for the nationally syndicated program Kresta in the Afternoon, which was heard on more than 300 AM and FM stations around the country and across North America on SiriusXM 130. Currently he runs MH Media Ventures and produces and hosts the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies and hosts Michigan Mornings™ on Ave Maria Radio.

Lieutenant General John E. Wissler, USMC (retired) is the founder and President of JPW Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm serving private sector and government clients through leadership and culture development, team building, logistics operations, and strategic planning. General Wissler founded JPW Solutions in 2017 following over 39 years of service in the United States Marine Corps where he commanded every level from platoon to Marine Corps Component command, and served for 34 months in combat operations in Iraq between 2003 and 2010.

General Wissler has used his experience developing and training some of the highest-skilled teams in the world to benefit his clients. In addition to his service to the Saint John XXIII Foundation, he serves on the Military Advisory Board of the First Command Financial Services, is a Director on the Severn Leadership Group Board of Directors, is the Distinguished Chair of Leadership in the VADM Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy, and serves a member of the Australian Northern Territory Strategic Defence Advisory Group. Among his many prized achievements, General Wissler has been designated as an Honorary Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and as an Honorary Marine in the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

Lisa Mladinich, PCC is a happy wife and mom, a Lay Carmelite, a certified CliftonStrengths® Coach, and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She is also dual-certified in Life and Leadership Coaching with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. It is Lisa’s passion to help Catholic individuals, couples, and families live powerfully in their natural talents, for God’s greater glory and to help Catholic coaches experience a deeper connection to God, to other members of their profession, and to the beautiful and transformational work they are called to do. Lisa is the Founder and President of The Communion of Catholic Coaches, an international community with over 300 members.

Another Way Pregnancy Center is a non-profit women’s care organization.

We exist so no woman or couple feels the need for abortion. Programs offered through our center focus on sexual integrity, fetal development, ultrasounds, parenting, adoption resources, material support, and opportunities for personal growth and restoration.

Amanda Gee is the Assistant Director of Another Way Pregnancy Center in Farmington Hills.