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Program #777 Friendship
Series: Relationships
Description: Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life’s greatest questions
Are you grieving a loss — of a person, a dream, or a season of life — and not sure how to move forward? We'll help you find hope and healing. Dr. Greg and Lisa will help you solve your problems with relevant, relatable and achievable tools and solutions straight from the genius of the Theology of the Body. It is the life you were meant to live! To make a telecounseling appoint with Dr. Greg or one of his associates, call 740-266-6461.
Guest: Anastasia Northrup
Anastasia Northrup. Is a nationally-recognized TOB Expert and the director of NationalCatholicSingles.com, an organization dedicated to helping singles of all ages discover how to have healthy, holy relationships.
Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss an ancient hymn about John that is referenced in the Sound of Music. Other guests include Gary Zimak on John the Baptist as a model of humility, and Fr. Sean Davidson to discuss his book, “Prophet of Fire: the Witness of St. John the Baptist.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more..
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LITANY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Saint John the Baptist, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Precursor of Christ, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Glorious forerunner of the Sun of Justice, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Minister of baptism to Jesus, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Burning and shining lamp of the world, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Filled with the Holy Spirit before thy birth, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Heavenly contemplative, whose element was prayer, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Intrepid preacher of the truth, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Voice crying in the wilderness, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Miracle of mortification and penance, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Example of profound humility, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Who called all to repentance, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Who came in the spirit and power of Elijah, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Glorious martyr of zeal for God’s holy law, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Who turns the hearts of parents to their children, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Who turns the hearts of children to their parents, pray for us.
John the Baptist, Gloriously fulfilling thy mission, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
V. Pray for us, O glorious John the Baptist,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray:
O Lord, you have honored this world by the birth of Saint John the Baptist:
grant that Your faithful people may be called to repentance and may recognize and work toward the coming of the kingdom, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God's plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today's readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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