Magnificat Ministry Podcast

Episode 18 – Celibacy and Purgatory In this 18th episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, discusses the spiritual aspects of celibacy and how it is connected with the sacrament of matrimony and the Church’s teaching on Purgatory. Celibacy is the voluntary vow to remain unmarried and to practice sexual abstinence. The […] The post Celibacy and Purgatory a...

Testimony of Fr. Gary Copping Fr. Gary was born and raised in New Orleans, in a family of four boys. Fr. Gary knew from an early age he wanted to become a priest and began researching different orders in middle school. Fr Gary attended HC Schaumburg, St James Major Elementary, and Brother Martin HS.  He […] The post Testimony of Fr. Gary Copping appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast R...

Episode 17 – The Mass Part II In this episode (Part two of two episodes) of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, discusses The Mass. The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, when viewed as a whole, evokes a profound sense of reverence and awe. The liturgy of the […] The post The Mass Part II appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Ne...

Testimony of Angela Rizzo Angela Rizzo’s journey began in the Bronx, NY where she lived until the age of 28.  Born into an Italian – American family she lost her mother to cancer when she was 12 1/2.  With a loving father, younger brother and lots of extended family Angela grew up feeling loved.  But […] The post Testimony of Angela Rizzo appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Ra...

Episode 16 – The Mass Part I In this episode (Part one of two episodes) of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, discusses The Mass. James tells us that the Mass is not about fellowship, although that is a remarkable aspect. The Mass is also not about beautiful music, although that is desirable. […] The post The Mass appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast...

Testimony of Mary Wilson You will be intrigued by Mary Wilson’s raw sense of humor as she shares her conversion story. Mary is from Central Louisiana. She has been married for over 50 years and is a mother of three grown children and 10 grandchildren. She considers herself very shy but comes across very relatable. […] The post Testimony of Mary Wilson appeared first on Ultimate Christian Pod...

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Our presenter, James Seghers, explains the priesthood and The Sacrament of Holy Orders in this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series. In the Old Testament, God created the covenant of marriage beginning with Adam and Eve. This union is also a metaphor that depicts God in a marital relationship with […] The post Episode 15: The Sacrament of Holy Matri...

Testimony of Judy Zelden Judy will share her life-changing experience of receiving the ‘Baptism of the Holy Spirit.’ the tragic death of her father, the conversion of her husband, Michael, and the great privilege of seeing her youngest son enter the seminary. Judy Zelden was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. She attended Catholic […] The post Testimony of Judy Zelden appeared first on Ulti...

Episode 14 – The Sacrament of Holy Orders Our presenter, James Seghers, explains the priesthood and The Sacrament of Holy Orders in this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series. Sacraments of Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony are two sacraments of service ordered to the salvation of others—matrimony to one’s spouse and children with the self-donating […] The post The Sacrament of Holy O...

Testimony of Kitty Cleveland Kitty Cleveland raise in a devout Catholic family in New Orleans, LA. She was the middle child of six girls. Her father was a lawyer and wished for all his daughters to follow in his footsteps. Kitty had a dream of her own, to become a singer on Broadway and see […] The post Testimony of Kitty Cleveland appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Episode 13 – Anointing of the Sick In this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, explains the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. To receive the church’s Sacrament of Anointing the Sick through the ministry of a priest, there is no need to wait until a person is at the point […] The post Anointing of the Sick appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podca...

Testimony of Julia Monnin Julia Monnin grew up in a good Catholic family in Ohio. She was one of 5 children. Like most kids growing up she was swooped in the ways of the culture and made some bad choices in her high school and college years. She was ashamed of the sinful nature she […] The post Testimony of Julia Monnin appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Episode 12 – The Sacrament of Reconciliation Confession Our presenter, James Seghers, explains the origins of the Sacrament of Reconciliation Confession in this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series. In John 20:21-23, Jesus, having risen from the dead, bestows the miraculous power to forgive sins. “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, […] The post The Sacrament of Reconcil...

Testimony of Mary Lou McCall Mary Lou was a ‘military brat.’ Her family moved every three to four years. Her father was in the air force. Her mother was German, and her family spent much of her growing up years visiting her mother’s relatives in Germany. Mary Lou was raised Catholic, and her mother showed […] The post Testimony of Mary Lou McCall appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast...

Episode 11 – The Eucharist Part II On the second part of a two-part episode on the Eucharist in the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, delves into the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel. The prologue of St. John’s chapter six recalls two miracles that prepare Jesus’ audience for the following Bread of […] The post The Eucharist Part II appeared...

Testimony of Fr. Tony Mugavero Fr. Tony Mugavero is pastor of Holy Apostles parish in Rochester, NY. He has been devoted to the vocation of the priesthood for 44 years. He loves his vocation and he has many God stories. He shares a fond memory of his sister Rosalie and the 25th wedding anniversary he […] The post Testimony of Fr. Tony Mugavero appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Rad...

Episode 10 – The Eucharist Part I On this two-part episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, discusses the Eucharist, the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. On Holy Thursday, Jesus knew he would depart from this world to the Father, and not wishing to […] The post The Eucharist appeared first on Ultimate Christ...

Testimony of Denny Charbonnet Denny grew up as an only child in a devout Catholic home. She attended Catholic schools. Her mother had breast cancer while Denny was in high school but recovered. Shortly after, she lost her father to an unexpected heart attack.  Denny’s plans to attend Theatre Arts in NY were dashed. She […] The post Testimony of Denny Charbonnet appeared first on Ultimate Chr...

Episode 9 – The Sacrament of Confirmation On this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, delves into how Christ, through the Sacrament of Confirmation, sends us an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the second of the three sacraments of initiation. This Sacrament completes the Sacrament of […] The post The Sacrament of Conf...

Testimony of Deacon Kevin Helfers Deacon Kevin Helfers was ordained in the Diocese of San Diego in June of 2018 as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church. He has been married to his wife Yvette for 31 years and together they have six children and four grandchildren. Kevin and Yvette have been active in […] The post Testimony of Deacon Kevin Helfers appeared first on Ultimate Christian Pod...

Episode 8 – The Sacrament of Baptism On this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, explains the Sacrament of Baptism in four parts. First, James explains what it meant when Jesus declared himself “the living water.” “Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” (John 7:38). […] The post The Sacram...

Testimony of Fr. Kyle Gorenski Fr. Kyle Gorenski was raised in a Catholic home in Rhode Island. His mother was devout, and she was involved in many ministries in the Church, his father was a Sunday Catholic. He was the 2nd sibling of four brothers. High School was a struggle for Kyle as he had […] The post Testimony of Fr. Kyle Gorenski appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Netw...

Episode 7 – God’s Grace On this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, explains how grace heals us, how Martin Luther was in error in explaining grace, how Jesus established His church as the instrument in which his grace comes to us, the importance of good works and how the sacraments […] The post God’s Grace appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podca...

Testimony of Mildred Moy Mildred Moy was born in Hong Kong. She was the youngest of four girls. She was a very shy child. She was born and raised Catholic and received a Catholic education through High School. Her mother fostered in her a close relationship with the Virgin Mary. Her mother told her that […] The post Testimony of Mildred Moy appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio...

Episode 6 – Jesus Comes to Save Us The name ‘Jesus’ means ‘God saves,’ and ‘Christ’ means the ‘Messiah’ or ‘Anointed Savior’ who fulfills all the prophecies of the Old Testament. In this episode, James explains how, in each Gospel, Jesus is introduced as the Divine Word became flesh to bring about a new creation […] The post Jesus C...