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July 22, 2024: "Go and Tell!" with Kelly Meraw for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene 7:28

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Kelly Meraw Preaches for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, offering encouragement and inspiration to women responding to Christ's call in their own lives: "We are reminded year after year on this feast day of Mary’s profound courage. We must apply her courage to our own lives and continue to respond to Christ’s calls of our very own names. We need M…

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July 21, 2024: "Balancing Service and Rest" with Yolanda Chavez 8:47

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Preaching for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yolanda Chavez offers a reflection on making space for rest and spiritual renewal: "Reflecting on the message of Psalm 23 with the example of Jesus in the Gospel, we find a refreshing and luminous call to be compassionate shepherds and caregivers, always seeking the balance between serving others…

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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination attempt 38:06

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“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.’ And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.’” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to tha…

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July 14, 2024: "What We Really Need" with Katie Laskey 7:20

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Preaching for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Katie Laskey offers a reflection on what we need and have been given for our lives of discipleship:"So today, I hope we can hear Jesus’s summons and missioning as directed to each of us - so we can find our companions, let go of what we think we need, and root ourselves in the confidence the Holy…

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Summer Stories with Bishop Caggiano 57:35

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Bishop Caggiano and Steve take it easy this week, reminiscing on past summer activities, why summer is a necessary time for rest, and how to make the most of your summer spiritually!بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the National Eucharistic Congress 22:45

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“We’re like the apostles,” says Shayla Elm. “We’re getting to walk with Jesus, like the apostles did; getting to learn from him, getting to see the ways that He brings people to Him that maybe you didn't think twice about, the people on the fringes.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Shayla Elm, one of 24 young ad…

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July 7, 2024: "Knowing Too Well?" with Bonnie LeMelle Abadie 7:13

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Preaching for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bonnie LeMelle Abadie, M.Div, offers a reflection on opening ourselves to the Divine and the other: "To be in conversation is to be open to conversion. We can be changed by understanding the other person’s point of view. We can grow in compassion and empathy when we listen to the reality of anot…

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Can We Really Rejoice in Our Sufferings? - Steve Lee's Testimony 9:59

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You may know that Steve's wife, Roula, battled leukemia just days after Veritas Catholic Network launched. The faith-filled way she suffered was inspiring… and just how the Lord asks all of us to suffer. “We are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may …

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Details on the One, the Guilds, and Catechesis in the Diocese 57:22

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It's finally summer, so Bishop Caggiano takes the time to update his listeners about the big events and plans for the upcoming year. Topics include the Guilds, the Jubilee Year, Catechesis throughout the Diocese, the implementation of the One, dates and speakers for the Bishop's Lecture Series and more!…

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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love God more deeply 25:37

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“The Eucharist is the food that makes us hungry,” says Joe Laramie, S.J., so when he preaches, he hopes to stir his congregation “to deeper hunger for the Lord, to grow in deeper devotion to him.” Joe, the National Director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and a preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, preaches for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordina…

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"Talitha Kum - Little girl, rise up" with Sr. Abby Avelino, MM 10:44

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Preaching for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Abby Avelino, MM, offers a reflection on working together to end human trafficking: "The Spirit of God which calls us together in the work to end human trafficking is the same Spirit that has been present since the beginning of time working to bring forth life and free God’s people."Sister A…

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Women in The New Evangelization, with Kelly Wahlquist 57:27

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Kelly Wahlquist joins Bishop Caggiano to discuss her own faith journey, the amazing testimonies of women in Scripture, her time advocating a unique role for women in the Church and evangelization and much more!بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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June 23, 2024: "Stella Maris - Star of the Sea" with Teresa Thompson 8:58

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Preaching for the Twelfth Sunday, Teresa Thompson offers a reflection on entering into chaos - particularly the chaos of combating climate change - confident in God's presence: "Chaos gets a bad rap, and oftentimes when these large-scale proposals for climate changes solutions are made, they are dismissed as too messy, too disruptive, too difficult…

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Deacon Patrick Toole on the Diaconate, Preaching, and Accompaniment 58:31

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Deacon Patrick Toole is the Chancellor and Secretary of the Curia in the Diocese of Bridgeport. He joins Bishop Caggiano today to discuss the many evangelical programs and ministries he has participated in and helped design.بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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June 16, 2024: "Basking in God's Abundance" with Kathleen O'Brien 7:09

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Preaching for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kathleen O'Brien offers a reflection on basking in God's abundance:"Whether you are in the beginning stage, budding stage, or at the end, Jesus reminds us that God is always present along the journey and abundance is always before us– let us be surprised by abundance! It’s natural for us to want t…

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A Mass of Thanksgiving for the Eucharist 59:50

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Bishop Caggiano shares some of the impactful moments from the Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for the Eucharist as well as the next steps for incorporating the One in the Diocese.بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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"A Love that Never Gives Up on Us" with Terresa M. Ford 5:09

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Preaching for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Terresa M. Ford offers a reflection on God's unconditional love: "God is love and only love. God loves us with a faithful love and desires that we remain close to him. This is a love that defies reason and never gives up on us. God never changes God’s mind about loving us."Terresa M. Ford, M.Div., MF…

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Listener Questions: Bishop Augustine from Nigeria, Just War vs. Nuclear War, Choosing the Pope... and More! 1:00:42

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Bishop Caggiano answers YOUR listener questions. He makes the distinction between murder and killing, explains why nuclear war can NEVER be just, discusses meeting Bishop Augustine from Nigeria (who has lent two of his priests to our diocese), sports, the Eucharist and more! OTHER VERITAS SHOWS The Tangent Restless The Frontline with Joe & Joe Dail…

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Bishop Caggiano's Experience Leading the Eucharistic Procession! 59:14

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Bishop Caggiano discusses the MANY Grace filled moments that occurred during the Eucharistic Procession throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport. He also shares news about how the Diocese will be building off the Eucharistic Renewal in the coming months!بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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Try writing your next homily in a coffee shop 37:56

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A homily is a public speech, so it only makes sense to write it in public, says Scott VanDerveer, who mostly writes his homilies sitting at a long shared table in a coffee shop. “I love looking up at whoever’s in line at the cash register at that moment and thinking, ‘Would this guy, or would this woman care about what I’m saying at all; would this…

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"Holiness as ordinary as cups and blood" with Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA 7:04

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Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA preaches for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ:"In our culture and time, we honor the body and blood of Jesus Christ—we become united as Christ’s body—as we honor the sacrifice of Christ upon the altar. We are nourished and strengthened, and sent to share feasts with our friends and boost one another up. We celebra…

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May 26, 2024: "God is bigger than we can imagine" with Julia Erdlen 5:27

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Preaching for Trinity Sunday, Julia Erdlen offers a reflection on the many ways of relating to God: "God is always bigger than we can imagine, and the Trinity is a constant reminder of that. If I try too hard to nail down one metaphor, one perfect image to describe this mystery, I’ll hit up against the limit of my own human understanding. I can’t s…

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Never start a homily with these 4 words 37:32

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A surefire way to lose your congregation’s attention is to start a homily with “In today’s Gospel reading,” says Thomas Groome. “The purpose of good preaching,” he says, “is to bring our lives to God and God to our lives.” A preacher’s job, then, is to facilitate a meaningful conversation between the two. This week on “Preach,” Tom, a professor of …

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May 19, 2024: "Becoming a people" with Maureen O'Connell 7:11

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Preaching for Pentecost Sunday, Maureen O'Connell offers a reflection on becoming a people:"A people are those who share a vision and a desire to work together toward it. A people decide to go through hard things together, confident they will be different on the other side."Maureen O'Connell is professor of Christian ethics at La Salle University i…

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The POWERFUL Purpose of the Eucharistic Renewal 59:10

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After discussing the past weekend at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Bishop Caggiano shares the powerful lessons of proper Eucharistic participation. He talks about why the Eucharist is vital for the Catholic, what differentiates it from Baptism sacramentally, what it means to be in full communion with the Church, why one shouldn't receive t…

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Preachers: Tell a story that will stay with your listeners long after the homily is over. 34:55

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Though Jesus preached in parables that still captivate us, not every story told in a homily has a similarly lasting impact. The Rev. Christopher Clohessy shares how preachers can craft stories that linger long after Mass is over. This week on “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is joined by another South African priest. Chris is a priest of the …

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May 12, 2024: "The Call to Become" with Martha Ligas 5:59

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Preaching for the Solemnity of the Ascension, Martha Ligas offers a reflection on proclaiming the Gospel by following the example of creation:"Our invitation, then, is not to tell others how they are to live. Instead, we are called to lean into our own becoming. The more we can learn to live boldly as ourselves, with integrity, with confidence, and…

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Ron Hansen on bringing fiction-writing techniques to homily writing 23:42

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Ron Hansen has written award-winning novels that have been turned into Hollywood hits. As an ordained deacon, he crafts equally compelling homilies. This week on “Preach,” Deacon Ron Hansen, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Washington and a prolific author, preaches for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year B. His homily reflects…

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May 5, 2024: "God's Expansive Love" with Meghan Larsen-Reidy 4:35

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Preaching for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Meghan Larsen-Reidy, offers a reflection sharing the expansiveness of God's love:"When we open our eyes to see the expansiveness of God’s love in the people that surround us, we draw into a deeper relationship with the Divine. We cannot always anticipate the impact that each new relationship will have on ou…

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John Paul II's Rule of Life for Married Couples! 1:00:34

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Theresa and Peter Martin join Bishop Caggiano to discuss their recent (and first time!) english translation of Pope St. John Paul II's Rule of Life for Married Couples! The Rule can be purchased Hereبقلم bridgeportdiocese

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What young adults most need to hear in a homily 32:43

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While most parishes struggle to attract young members, Saint Clement Parish in Chicago stands out with a mostly young adult congregation. This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Peter Wojcik, the pastor of Saint Clement Parish in Chicago, Ill., preaches for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. In his homily, he reflects on the depth of Jesus’ committed love…

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April 28, 2024: Remaining In God's Love with Lisa Mersereau 3:45

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Preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Lisa Mersereau offers a reflection on remaining in God's love from her perspective as a hospice chaplain:"The stories I hear about how a dying person has maintained a prayer life are as amazing as God is. Many reflect upon how God is with them and how they know God is with them in their final illness. There…

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HUGE NEWS about the One, Bishop Caggiano's Three Year Plan 59:02

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Bishop Caggiano announces and explains the DETAILS of The One - diving into the details of his three year plan!بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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A preacher should offer the congregation a challenge—not cheap grace 36:13

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Gemma Simmonds, C.J., a theologian and sister at the Cambridge Theological Federation in Cambridge, England, preaches for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, Year B: In her homily, she reflects on her experience of poverty in Brazil, giving significance to Christ’s words: “Make your home in me as I make mine in you.” Then, in the conversation with host Ric…

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April 21, 2024: "Why Care?" with Sharon M.K. Kugler 8:43

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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Sharon M.K. Kugler offers a reflection on what believing in a Good Shepherd God means for us:"If we believe in a Good Shepherd God then we are, each one of us, held as we navigate through the shadows of life, as we encounter illness of body or mind in ourselves or others, as we see despair and try to ease …

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Caiaphas & Pontius Pilate, Abraham's Faith, and the Mass. 59:12

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Has Bishop Frank ever had to kick someone out of Mass? …that’s one of the questions he answers on this mailbag episode of Let Me Be Frank. He also answers questions about the Old Testament, New Testament, the Mass, and more.بقلم bridgeportdiocese

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Bishop Stowe preaches on the climate crisis for Good Shepherd Sunday 27:08

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“I think there's a major concern for living more in harmony with creation, which is a result of conversion,” says Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., “But I think Pope Francis is also, as our good shepherd, calling us to greater urgency to act because time is slipping away and we haven't done much.” Bishop John Stowe is a Conventual Franciscan, the third…

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"Bringing our Doubt and Questions to Faith" with Mary Erika Bolaños 10:54

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Preaching for the Third Sunday of Easter, Mary Erika Bolaños offers a reflection on bringing our doubts and questions to faith: "Like the disciples, we often find ourselves troubled by doubts and questions. We may struggle to reconcile the complexities of life with our beliefs, or we may feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. In these moments,…

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Dignitas Infinita AND The Diocese's Pastoral Response to Gender Discordance 1:03:48

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Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses the most recent document released by the DDF, Dignitas Infinita, and the Diocese's newest Instruction, Wonderfully Made in God's Image and Likeness: A Pastoral Response to Gender Discordance. SHOWNOTES - the Bishop's Instruction will be published next week. Dignitas Infinita…

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To be a good preacher, pray more and read widely 24:51

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Good preaching requires mastery of rhetoric, in particular the tools of repetition and organization. “Otherwise, they’re not gonna remember,” says John Baldovin, S.J. “This is a no-brainer, but beginning, middle and end, and not trying to make too many points” are key to a compelling homily. He also adds with hyperbolic emphasis, “If you want to be…

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April 7, 2024: "Credible Witnesses" with Layla A. Karst 6:26

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Preaching for the Second Sunday of Easter, Layla A. Karst reflects on our call to be credible witnesses to the Resurrection in today's world: "We are an Easter people, a community of missionary disciples, beloved of God and witnesses to the resurrection. Ours is a church that is called to be radically inclusive. Our Easter joy is abundant enough to…

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Academic Freedom and Faith & Reason with Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of Catholic University of America 59:18

4M ago59:18

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Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, the President of Catholic University of America, sits down with Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the tenets of Catholic education at the University, the importance and pillars of academic freedom, his son's experience with astronomy (he discovered the kilonova), and the relationship between faith and reason!…

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Striking a chord: The debate on singing in the homily 34:15

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“Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” This is how Kim Harris starts her homily for the Second Sunday of Easter—in joyous song. “When Thomas first the tidings heard / How they had seen the risen Lord / He doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia!...” Such daring from the ambo has long struck a controversial chord with preachers and liturgists alike, promptin…

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March 31, 2024: "Run, Mary, Run - An Easter Witness" with Dr. C. Vanessa White 8:18

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Preaching for Easter Sunday, Dr. C. Vanessa White offers a reflection on the power of women's voices proclaiming the Good News then and now:"If women doubt their value, this telling and retelling of the resurrection story reaffirms the power of a women’s voice - for it was Mary’s voice that first testified to the Resurrection and whose story contin…

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March 29, 2024: "Disrupting Power and Oppression" with Leslye Colvin 9:06

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Preaching for Good Friday, Leslye Colvin offers a reflection on resisting systems of power and oppression:"History teaches that those who speak from the margins are targeted to suffer cruelties, and, quite often, to suffer death. Jesus was a man with a target on his back. He was born and lived on the margins of a powerful and oppressive system that…

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March 28, 2024: "Jesus' Bold, Fierce Love" with Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns 6:27

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Preaching for Holy Thursday, Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns offers a reflection on living God's bold, fierce love for everyone: "In October, I will return to Rome to participate in the final assembly of this Synod. And although I will NOT be washing feet, I will follow the model of Jesus’ bold, fierce love as he cared for those he encountered. He was a h…

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The Passion through Pilate's, Peter's, Mary's, and Judas's Eyes 59:32

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Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano exercises his pious imagination and meditates on what the passion must have been like for certain people directly present during it. Other Veritas Shows the Tangent Restless Daily Gospel Reflection The Frontline with Joe & Joe the Word made fleshبقلم bridgeportdiocese

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When preparing to preach, treat your homily like music 35:54

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In the Judeo-Christian tradition, God often makes Godself known through sound: be it a voice from a burning bush, a resounding clap of thunder or the blast of a trumpet. “God is revealed through sound,” affirms Ed Foley, O.F.M. Cap. “I think of a homily as sound theology,” he adds, “it’s acoustic engagement.” When preparing to preach, Ed, the Duns …

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March 24, 2023: "A Synodal Palm Sunday" with Sheila Leocádia Pires 5:29

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Preaching for Palm Sunday, Sheila Leocádia Pires offers a reflection on entering into Holy Week as a Synodal Church: "May this Holy Week be a season of deep reflection on the Church we want, a season of more conversations in the Spirit, a season of prayer and listening, and a season of open dialogue with one another." Sheila Leocádia Pires is a Moz…

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Listener Q's: Bishop Caggiano's Prayer Life, Favorite Lenten Memory, and Favorite Food 59:36

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Steve and Bishop Frank take a break from serious topics as we traverse Lent and answer some of your lighter questions today. Next week they get back to the serious topics, Holy Week and Easter! Daily Gospel Reflections on Veritas Catholic Network The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network Restless Catholic Young Adults…

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