Fr. James Guarascio of Our Lady of Mercy in Aurora IL, joins us to talk about confession.  What is it?  How do I examine my conscience?  Is it painful?  If it's been a while, if you are seeking forgiveness, but are unsure, please listen to Fr. James powerful message.

Join us for another story of forgiveness that is nothing short of a miracle.  Hear a story filled with courage, hope, and God's miraculous love.

Resources mentioned in the Podcast:

Unbound - https://www.heartofthefather.com/events/schedule/
[email protected]
(815) 714-8317
www.Heartthefather.com

Be Healed, by Bob Schuchts  - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Healed-Guide-Encountering-Powerful/dp/1594714762/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+healed&qid=1615594691&sr=8-1

Chaplet for the Mercy to Forgive Another:
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/chaplet-of-mercy-forgiving-another/

Join us and hear our guest tell her story of tragedy, forgiveness and a beautiful Friendship that could only happen through healing and God's grace.  You don't want to miss this powerful message.

Questions, Comments, podcast ideas?  You can always reach us at [email protected]

Start your Lenten Journey NOW.  In this episode we talk about what Lent is, what Ash Wednesday is, and how you can be successful in your Lenten Journey.

Join the Mercy Boys to talk about the feast of the Holy Spouses and to gain insight with Mary and Joseph and their Holy Marriage.

Join OLM for the Marriage course:
https://olmercy.com/mc/

References: 

• Holy Spouses Devotion: https://www.holyspouses.org/shop/family-starts-with-marriage-holy-spouses-devotions-and-rites/
• Rosary to the Holy Family: https://www.holyspouses.org/shop/the-holy-spouses-rosary-book-english/
• https://www.guadalupebakersfield.org/holy-spouses-devotion/
• https://youtu.be/EmaO5q1ODhU
• http://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html

https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/imitating-marys-10-amazing-virtues-6169

We break down the nativity.  Share items of symbols and salvation.

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In this episode, we talk about Christmas symbols that you may not know have Christian meaning - Like a Candy Cane!

Christmas Tree Blessings
Pray a blessing over your tree:
www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/objects/blessing-of-a-christmas-tree.cfm

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/prayers/circumstantial-prayers-and-blessings/blessing-of-a-christmas-tree

Reach out any time with question, comments, or podcast ideas at:

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What is Advent and How do you prepare for it?  It may be different than you think.  Join the Mercy Boys to prepare yourself for Christmas.

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Join us with 2 special guests to discuss the most important topic - The Eucharist.

Here are some resources mentioned during the podcast and to help you understand Christ and the Eucharist more:

Fr. Mike Schmitz @ Notre Dame Feb/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyiEJB8-Yzg&t=3622s

Joy of Faith - 

Scientific Evidence of Jesus in the Eucharist  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soCkftBBsBo

Early Church Fathers (people that knew the apostles or lived shortly after them)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr5i5MGe_ZM

A Big Change to the Mercy Boys?  They are back with spiritual snacks.