A Personal Journey with MartinTubridy

A very interesting account of how these two brothers were almost fashioned by the way their parents treated them. One was favored-and one was not.  It all worked out that the lesser in many ways became the greater of the two but after a long period of subservience. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

A member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother Andre Bessette was a Doorkeeper, Sacristan and in lowly positions in his order. Yet, he had an intense devotion to St. Joseph, the stepfather of Jesus. People flocked to him for advise and help and his concerns were with the poor and sick always. Doctors criticized him, his superiors were skeptical but Andre gave full credit to Saint Joseph. In t...

Edward Bern's-a name not immediately recognized had a major impact on marketing and advertising in the 20th century. Whether it be product placement, now so common in movies or tv shows, pop-up mobs with a message, suggestive advertising, planned obsolesce or other categories, Bern's was a key to making this all a reality in today's culture. His clients were major firms such as Proc...

One of the most compelling stories in the Bible is the Book of Ruth. She is a Moabite woman married to her husband, who passes away. She is left with her mother -in-law, Naomi and decides to go to Bethlehem wiHope you totally enjoy the reading th her, not knowing any of the people, customs or religion. A truly self-sacrificing person. She gleans inbthe fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi's hu...

A wide range of early discussions of food in the First Chapters of the Bible-Genesis and Exodus and then followed by Food Norms that were gathered from the Encyclopedia of the Bible and Bible Gateway sites. The discussions cover the early events involving Adam and Eve, Abraham and his visitors, Joseph in Egypt with harvesting the grains in abundant times to storehouse for a period of family. Josep...

These are two psalms than give praise to God. There are about 150 psalms and they cover a multitude of subjects from asking for God's assistance against our enemies, having mercy on us, forgive us for our transgressions as well as thanksgiving for gifts. These psalms -145 & 146 simply praise God for all of his goodness. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

A short discussion about going about living in a way that is expanding beyond our usual paths. In essence, to move into realms that are less familiar, perhaps less comfortable and not always with people who are "just like us". Richard Rohr uses the example of Jesus leaving his comfortable surroundings in Nazareth where He was with his kindred Jewish neighbors and moving on to the territo...

A short discussion on how Bishop Sheen became such a strong communicator both in radio and in television during the 20th century. He had a religious program on television that, defied the odds in its immense popularity. He was delivering audiences that, to some degree, challenged the likes of the star comedian, Milton Berle and others.  His radio show lasted over 20+years but, he was a natural for...

This recounts the early years of Peter Maurin, his development as a spiritual individual and, later, his profound impact on Dorothy Day and how they together started the Catholic Worker newspaper and hospitality houses. An unusual but rather profound person who never strived to be someone other than a spiritual but poor gentleman. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

Some thoughts on unusual items for the home or traveling. The Cybertruck is a very advanced, almost space-aged looking vehicle that has just been introduced by Tesla. The Pocket Hose is a unique hose that differs from all others in that it has the appearance of a snake when water first goes into it, moving constantly and it works! Also a Pasta Cutter that takes all of the work out of forming fettu...

Description of service, care for others, caring, checking out, restaurants, importance of others in your life. I inadvertently referred to a service member at Stew Leonard's as Diane. Her actual name is Debbie and she is terrific! Hope you enjoy! Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

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The Book Barn, located in Niantic, CT is a totally different kind of book store. They have three locations in this small coastal town and sell used books, dvd's and cd's at a fraction of the original prices. The selections are vast, the sales associates are very friendly and knowledgable and the overall experience is fun. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

Just a six minute meditation on the search for the proper way to pray by Richard Rohr's Center for Contemplation and Action that is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest who has tried not to set boundaries on religion but accepting what is positive wherever it can be found. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

Dr. Hicks writes a very spiritual article in the Fairfield(CT0County Catholic about the ramifications of being charitable and what that means for each one of us. His writings include many perspectives from different authors. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

The episode covers the transfer of St. Januarius's blood from a  solid state to a liquid state three times a year in Naples, Italy. It is a miracle that no scientific studies can refute at this point.  Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

A description of Mother Teresa as she left Albania, joined her first Missionary Society-the Lotero Sisters in Ireland, her desire to start the Missionaries of Charity and desire to go to Calcutta, India to serve the very poor that would need her assistance. There are quotes from a book entitled " Mother Teresa- Come Be My Light" edited by Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C. Send us Fan Mail Thanks...

Eucharistic Miracles that occurred in Bolsena and Cascia, Italy in the 1200's and 1300's. One involves a priest not totally convinced of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the other about a priest visiting a sick peasant but irreverently placed the Eucharistic host in his breviary pages haphazardly. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

A Richard Rohr Daily Meditation. This concentrates on humans not  fully taking for granted all of the beautiful experiences we can have by being attuned to nature. It consists of commentaries by Barbara Mahany(The Preaching of the Trees) and the impact that a singular monk, a Christian mystic Brother Lawrence, had on her in his descriptions of nature but also mundane items such as pots and pans. A...

Bullyingoccurs not only in school aged children but also in family and business environments but also in the world at large where one set of principles or belief systems is directed upon another group.  It is a form of a belief in dominating or control of others deemed to be below them. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

A story of Bree Solstad's beautiful conversion from a life in the pornography field to a true believer in Jesus Christ. It describes how the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist transformed her life. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

Story about Solanus Casey who was having difficulty with his schooling but wanted to be a priest. He was relegated to being a doorkeeper at the entrance to the church. However, he was very gifted in other ways and people would flock to him. He cared for the poor and the sick in Detroit, Michigan. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

Scripture Reading from Matthew, Luke, Romans and John 17-Love of the Father and the Final Prayer of Jesus. With narrator, Dr. Thomas Hicks Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

Beautiful Scripture Readings on seeking Wisdom-a large section is from the Book of Proverbs. All designed for the choosing of the better way, the way that we will be enriched in our lives. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT

A short but insightful discussion by Richard Rohr of the constant existence of duality. The inner group versus the outer group. We always seem to need some people or groups of people to lord over or complain about. How Jesus and Saint Francis favored the less powerful. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening. MartinT