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Eucharistic processions have been a tradition in the Catholic Church for countless years. Recently, the Church in the United States celebrated the National Eucharistic Congress, which culminated four national Eucharistic processions and pilgrimage routes. This blogcast explores “ Pilgrimage and the Eucharist as Food for the Journey " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written and read by Fatima Monterru...

Discernment is a prayerful process by which we come to understand God’s will in our lives for a particular decision. This blogcast explores “ Discernment: Day to Day and Lifelong " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Meg Ferguson. The popularity of the word discernment seems to have skyrocketed in Catholic circles in recent years. Discernment has always bee...

Youth and young adults are beacons of hope and signs of hope in our world, according to Pope Leo XIV in his video message to young people gathered at Rate Field, Chicago. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , about how young people hope in Christ and can inspire others to hope in Christ as well as we celebrate the Jubilee o...

Suffering is present in our days manifesting itself in small, daily sufferings or in larger more profound experiences such as chronic illness. With the grace Christ offers us through his passion, death, and resurrection, suffering takes on a new, sanctifying meaning whereby we . This blogcast explores “ The Guarantee of Suffering " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written and read by Brian Rhude. Ther...

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel procession through the streets of Hammonton, New Jersey, celebrates the 150th anniversary with a Canonical Coronation from the Pope will be bestowed upon the statue a Our Lady of Mt. Carmel . Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , about how the procession impacted his family and the people who atte...

This blogcast explores “ Saints Louis and Zelie: Helping Your Spouse Get to Heaven ” written by Annie Harton and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. In this blog post, Annie shares how one of marriage’s goals is to get the other spouse to Heaven and how Louis and Zelie Martin , the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux , embodied that.   Neither Zelie nor Louis felt called to marriage before they met....

A Canonical Coronation from the Pope is being bestowed upon the statue a Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of a procession in her honor that goes through the streets of Hammonton, New Jersey. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , about how the procession impacted his family and the people who a...

The Catholic Feast Days App provides daily notifications for the proper feast day. These holy men and women provide us examples of how we can live our life for Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from Driving Home the Faith on Sacred Heart Radio , about what people can learn while in the Catholic Feast Days App. Download the app on the App Store or on the Google Pla...

This blogcast explores “ Everything Is Yours " written and read by Brian Rhude. In this blog post, reflects on the Suscipe prayer that reminds us that all that we possess is a gift from God and we have the ability to return it so he can do with it as he wills.   Among the many great things that St. Ignatius gave the Church including the Society itself, which has produced many great Saints, and the...

Priesthood is a Vocation in the Catholic Church that men are united to Christ the Head and make present his healing work through the Sacraments. Priests are connected to the people they serve and particularly connected through Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , in his reflection on his Vocation story and practi...

This blogcast explores “ Prepare Yourself for Temptation " written by Fr. Yaroslav Drahan, SAC and read by Tom Carani. In this blog post, Fr. Yaroslav offers advice for us to prepare to encounter temptation in our lives. If we are prepared, we can better overcome temptation.   The first purpose of trials we will find further in the Book of Sirach. The author of this book writes: “Accept whatever b...

Pentecost celebrates the moment the Holy Spirit descended upon the Blessed Mother Mary and the disciples in the Upper Room, giving them the courage to proclaim the Gospel to all they encountered. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and Mary’s is known as the Mother of the Church . Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio ,...

This blogcast explores “ Summertime is a Time for Processions ” written by ​Pat Fricchione and read by Amy Cardin. In this blog post, Pat share the joy he received when he attends a processions. He enjoys the history and faith that has existed in communities for over 100 years, celebrating St. Ubaldo, St. George , and St. Anthony .   Each of the celebrations has a few core elements that all proces...

Mary stood at the foot of the cross as her son , Jesus Christ, died in front of her. Despite this great anguish she experienced, she offers us an example of hope that God provides and will always prevail. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , in his reflection on Pope Francis ’ Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes...

This blogcast explores “ St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of JOY! " written by Annie Harton and read by Brian Rhude. In this blog post, Annie reminds us of our call to exude joy in our daily lives following the example of St. Philip Neri .   In the last days leading up to His passion, Jesus said, “So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will...

The Annunciation , where the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ was incarnated, is a prime example of how Mary knew to trust God and place her hope in him. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , in his reflection on Pope Francis ’ Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit ....

This blogcast explores “ Celebrating the Easter Season ” written and read by Monica Thom Konschnik. In this blog post, Monica shares some of the ways she celebrates the 50 day long Easter Season.   During these celebrations, which I now carry on with my own family, there was always food. My grandma was an excellent cook, a talent which she passed on to her children. We shared dishes from our Polis...

The Resurrection is a reality that we experience today in the here and now. It is not just something that happened in the past. We can have hope in Jesus Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , in his reflection on Pope Francis’ homily from the Easter Vigil, 2024 . The Resurrection gives us great hope, this is what...

In this blog post, Sarah shares some insights into the last week of Jesus’ life, Holy Week, and looks forward to the celebration of Easter.   Jesus knew what he was about to face on the Cross; he knew about his eventual Death and Resurrection. Yet, he knew his work before those events was not done; he had to continue to preach to the apostles. In hindsight, probably no one would’ve expected him to...

 "One image remained fixed in the minds of the disciples: the cross. That is where everything ended. That is where the end of everything was centered. But in a little while, they would discover a new beginning right there, in the cross. Dear brothers and sisters, this is how God’s hope germinates. It is born and reborn in the black holes of our disappointed expectations — and hope, true hope, inst...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Judgement as a Setting for Learning and Practicing Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 41. At the conclusion of the central section of the Church's great Credo—the part that recounts the mystery of Christ, from his eternal birth of the Father and his temporal birth of the Vi...

This blogcast explores “ Pressing in While in the Desert: Getting Over the Mid-Lent Slump " written by Danielle Schmitz and read by Meghan Abando. In this blog post, Danielle shares some advice to rekindle our Lenten fervor as the long penitential season continues.   When we find ourselves in “the mid-Lent slump,” we need to remind ourselves of why we committed to Lent in the first place. When we...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Action and Suffering as Settings for Learning Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 35. All serious and upright human conduct is hope in action. This is so first of all in the sense that we thereby strive to realize our lesser and greater hopes, to complete this or that task w...

This blogcast explores “ Make Time and Be Open ” written and read by Krissy Pierno.v In this blog post, Krissy shares her practices for Lent and how she can make the most of it to draw closer to Christ.   Thinking back to my first questions, I still am going to find it difficult to be in quiet with God and not just find time but MAKE time for Christ. I really think that’s the difference: when we o...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on the “Prayer as a School of Hope” section of Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI. 32. A first essential setting for learning hope is prayer. When no one listens to me any more, God still listens to me. When I can no longer talk to anyone or call upon anyone, I can always talk to God. When there is...