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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s Advent reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent! We’re diving into St. Alphonsus’ daily sermons and reflecting on the profound truths they reveal, especially about the beauty and mystery of the Incarnation.  Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail In today’s Advent reflection, I want to share a deeply personal story about my godfather, Uncle Eddie, whose life was a testament to sacrifice, love, and service. As we prepare our hearts during this sacred season of Advent, his story reminds us of the true meaning of this time: giving of ourselves and living a life with no regrets. Support the show Support this show and get all f...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! We are now in the second week of Advent, and today, we dive into St. Alphonsus’ daily reflections. As we prepare for Christ’s coming, we reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the eternal consequences of our choices. St. Alphonsus challenges us to remember our last end, reminding us that life is like a shadow or a dream—impermanent but with eternal significance....

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Advent Reflection: Discover the True Path to Fulfillment ✨Join us this Advent as we dive deep into the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori. In this powerful reflection, Fr. Cristino unpacks the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus on why earthly pleasures can never satisfy the soul. Learn how to redirect your desires toward God and find true peace during this holy season of prepara...

Send us Fan Mail Are you settling for mediocrity in your spiritual life? In today’s Advent reflection, we dive into the powerful teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori on the call to sainthood.  Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Advent Daily! 🌟 Today, on Wednesday of the First Week of Advent, we dive into an Advent reflection inspired by St. Alphonsus on the goals of mental prayer. 🙏✨ Watch video podcast here Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Advent Daily! 🌟 In today’s Advent reflection, we delve into the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori as he teaches us the necessity of mental prayer for our journey toward salvation. Discover his three compelling reasons for embracing this transformative practice. Get future Advent episodes by email: Join Here Support the show Support this show and get all future e...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Advent Daily! Today is Monday of the First Week of Advent, and we continue exploring St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflections on sin, grace, and Divine friendship. How seriously do we take sin? Is it a minor infraction, or does it cost us infinitely more than we realize? Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandj...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of Advent Daily! 🌟 Today, we dive into St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflection on the Last Judgment, a profound meditation grounded in Scripture, teachings of the Saints, and private revelations. St. Alphonsus doesn’t speculate—he lays out a sobering sequence of events that will impact every soul: past, present, and...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s video, we’re diving into two exciting topics: preparing for Baby #8 and the start of our Advent Reflection Series. 🎄👶 Join advent daily here: https://catholicspeaker.lpages.co/advent2024/ Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail In this video, Janelle shares a touching memory from 2007 when she served as a missionary with the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India Also, join us this Advent as we prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Monday to Friday during Advent, we are offering short video reflections on St. Alphonsus' daily sermons. We love his messages so much and look forward to revisitin...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know there's a simple yet profound type of prayer that is most pleasing to God? In this episode, we delve into the wisdom of two Doctors of the Church, St. Augustine and St. Alphonsus Liguori, to uncover this prayer and understand its significance. Whatch video podcast here **What You'll Learn:** 1. **The Simple Prayer That Delights God**: Discover what St. Augus...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dive deep into the concerning decline in belief in the Eucharist among Catholics today. Studies reveal that 66% of Catholics no longer believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist—a foundational teaching of our faith. In this video, we explore the reasons behind this crisis, the importance of the Eucharist in Catholic life, and what we can do to revive fai...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re sharing how we host our monthly Rosary potluck suppers, with 60 to 100 people gathering in our home for prayer, community, and a shared meal. From choosing a date to planning the guest list and preparing food, we’ll walk you through the process step by step. We’ll also talk about the spiritual significance of these gatherings, how we incorporate the liturgic...

Send us Fan Mail On May 27, 2021, the Kamloops Indian Band announced that ground-penetrating radar had detected the remains of 215 "missing children" at the site of a former residential school. The media quickly picked up the story, with headlines proclaiming the discovery of "mass graves." I sat down with Fr. Cristino Bouvette, a Canadian Catholic priest with Indigenous herita...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard an increasing amount of Catholic chat about prophecies of coming Chastisements? Today we delve into our response as a Catholic family. Watch video podcast here Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail "Are Young Priests More Traditional? Surprising Survey Reveals the Future of the Priesthood. Join Fr. Cristino and me as we dive into what this means!" Watch video podcast here Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail In this video, we dive deep into the meaning of excommunication and its impact within the Catholic Church. With guest Father Cristino, we explore what it means to be excommunicated, the reasons behind such decisions, and the processes involved. Using Archbishop Viganò's case as a backdrop, we also touch on his controversial role in calling for Pope Francis’ resignation. Watch...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! Janelle is back, and today we’re diving into an important lesson from our family’s morning prayer time—addressing the vice of gluttony and its opposing virtue, moderation. As Catholic parents, we strive to teach our kids these spiritual truths using great resources like The Virtues for Catholic Youth from Catholic Sprouts. We explore how gluttony isn't just abou...

Send us Fan Mail Pope Francis says, “All religions are paths to God” at an inter faith gather in Singapore upon Sept 14. In this video Fr Stefano Penna explaining the Catholic position on other religions and we also discus what is problematic with the Pope’s statement. Watch Video Podcast Here Relevant quotes: On Sept 13, in Singapore, Pope Francis to an assembly of youth: “One of the things that...

Send us Fan Mail On October 2 the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Guardian Angles. But are they real? In this powerful episode, Father Penna shares his personal encounters with his Guardian Angel, revealing miraculous moments that changed his life forever. From a near-death experience while working a roofing job to a life-saving prayer in a Montreal church, Father Penna reminds us of the e...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, we explore the depths of the Catholic spiritual life, focusing on the powerful phrase *"Little man, grow up,"* as taught by St. Augustine and St. Alphonsus Liguori. Though it may seem tough at first, this message carries profound spiritual significance for living out the Catholic faith. These saints encourage us to embrace God's will, especi...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s video, we explore the essence of authentic Catholic spiritual life. While many commentators offer perspectives on living out the faith, we focus on how St. Alphonsus defines true Catholic spirituality and what it means for our daily lives. Watch video podcast #catholiclife #catholicpodcast #StAlphonsus Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by em...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our podcast! We're thrilled to bring you some exciting updates about our lives and the future of our ministry. In this episode, we dive into everything from our summer adventures and home projects to Janelle's pregnancy and the new direction we're taking with our mission. Watch video podcast here Join us as we reflect on a summer filled with God&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we delve into a vital conversation about Catholic parenting and what it means to raise a truly rich Catholic family. A recent question from my daughter—"Dad, do people who have no faith have a harder life?"—prompted us to deeply reflect on the wisdom of St. John Chrysostom and its relevance to our roles as Catholic parents. W...