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Are you tired of being treated poorly by the people in your life? Let’s help you reclaim your God given dignity. 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 800-274-4658.

Guest: Rachel Isaac

MSW, LSW, is a counseling associate of the Pastoral Solutions Institute. Rachael completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and obtained her Masters in Social Work (Clinical Specialization) from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Licensed Social Worker and has received additional advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Gottman Relational Therapy, and the neurobiology of attachment and trauma. Rachael holds certificates in Direct Practice Mental Health (University of Pittsburgh), Evidence Based Suicide Prevention and Intervention (VYNE Education) and TeleMental Health (Zur Institute). Before joining the Pastoral Solutions Institute, Rachael worked in a variety of outpatient mental health and counseling settings. She serves as the editor and contributing writer for the Pastoral Solutions Institute blog, Faith On The Couch, on Patheos.com. Rachael’s clinical approach is rooted in a strengths-based perspective, helping individuals discover and develop their innate resources and apply them in creative ways to life and relationship challenges.

Resource: Pastoral Solutions Institute

Website:

https://catholiccounselors.com/

Happy Ascension Thursday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the relationship between this feast and the upcoming feast of Pentecost. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with gardening tips from the Bible, Gary Michuta with more Messianic prophecies from the Old Testament, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting mental health treatment. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Ascension Prayer

Jesus, I honor You on the feast of Your Ascension into heaven. I rejoice with all my heart at the glory into which You entered to reign as King of heaven and earth. When the struggle of this life is over, give me the grace to share Your joy and triumph in heaven for all eternity.

I believe that You entered into Your glorious Kingdom to prepare a place for me, for You promised to come again to take me to Yourself. Grant that I may seek only the joys of Your friendship and love, so that I may deserve to be united with You in heaven.

In the hour of my own homecoming, when I appear before Your Father to give an account of my life on earth, have mercy on me.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: Tomato Basil Bruschetta 

• 3 cups cherry tomatoes diced or quartered
• ⅓ cup basil leaves finely chopped – a handful
• ¼ cup olive oil divided
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 French baguette
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups diced cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup finely chopped basil leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix everything and set aside.
2. Slice the baguette. Brush both sides with the remaining olive oil.
3. Broil for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until your get a golden/brown crust. 
4. Top the baguette slices with tomato/basil mixture and balsamic drizzle.

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Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org.

Clare Ann Ath’s article on the benefits of playing outside can be found here.

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The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987.

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 talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15.

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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