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Segment 1: “Let’s not be Holy Week Bystanders”

Do we fully embrace the mysteries of Holy Week? Or are we like the people waving palms, mere bystanders along the Via Dolorosa? We talk more about the meaning of Holy Week with Bishop Daniel Thomas.

Segment 2: Pope Leo Addresses the Latin Mass (3 segments)

Pope Leo XIV has called for renewed unity in the Church’s liturgical life, urging French bishops to seek “concrete solutions” to include Catholics attached to the Traditional Latin Mass while preserving communion. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news.

“Can a bishop ordain married men to the priesthood without the pope’s approval?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on whether Catholics and Muslims worship the same God, the appropriateness of performing marriages outside of church buildings, and the implications of changes in Mass prayers.

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Questions Covered:

“Is Catholicism a works-based salvation?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of salvation in Catholicism, addressing concerns about the apostolic Church’s teachings. Other topics include the journey of someone in OCIA seeking clarity on salvation and guidance for those raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses looking to convert to Catholicism.

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Program #789 - You Have Been Purchased, and For a Great Price

Series: Theology of the Body

Description: Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life’s greatest questions

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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.

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the theology of baseball Opening Day. pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss scrupulosity and OCD. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with a recipe for Hot Cross Buns. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: HOT CROSS BUNS

Legend has it that if you make yeasted hot cross buns for Good Friday and hang one up in the kitchen, you’ll have success with anything you make with yeast all year ‘round.  

Let the kids help – they love making the cross while you explain the significance of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins.

Buns

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, either regular or rapid rise

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided

1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)

1/4 cup salted butter, softened (or use unsalted and add 1/4 teaspoon salt to recipe)

1 cup raisins – I sometimes use golden raisins

1 large egg

3-1/2 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour (I wound up using 3-1/2 cups)

In mixer bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. It will foam up.  Add the butter, raisins, egg, salt  if you are using it, and remaining sugar; beat until smooth on medium.

Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough on low speed. Turn onto a very lightly floured surface (not too much flour or your buns will be tough); knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. I used the dough hook so avoided the hand kneading and extra flour needed.

 Place in a sprayed or buttered bowl, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Stick a finger in the dough gently, if the indentation remains, you’re good to go; if it springs back, let it raise a bit more.

Punch dough down. Turn again onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 portions. Shape each into a ball.

 Place in a sprayed or buttered 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Mine were done at 25 minutes. Makes 12 buns.

Frosting – after buns have cooled!

Whisk together:

2 cups confectioner’s sugar

1  tablespoon vanilla

4 tablespoons water or more if needed.

Make a cross shape on each bun.

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