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Deacon Phil provides a draft of his homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We discuss the Why's and wherefores on The Assumption and why this is important to all Catholics and why it matters in our own faith life!

We know that we were gone for a bit, we hope to get back to more regular recording, we recorded this on July 2nd 2024. Check out this church St. John the Baptist - Folsom Saint Spotlight Saint Bridget of Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_of_Sweden ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_of_Sweden ) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bridget-of-sweden/ ( https://www.f...

Special Saint Spotlight: St Martin de Porres ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_de_Porres⁠ ⁠https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-martin-de-porres⁠ ⁠https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=306⁠ ⁠https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Martin-de-Porres⁠ ⁠http://saintsresource.com/martin-de-porres⁠ ⁠https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-martin-de-porres-644⁠ ⁠...

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Bonus - Saint for today! Saint Spotlight: Saint Ephraem Deacon and Doctor ⁠https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ephrem⁠ ⁠https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/june-9-saint-ephrem-deacon-and-doctor/⁠ ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephrem_the_Syrian⁠ ⁠https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-ephrem-494⁠ ⁠https://catholiccurrent.org/saints/saint-ephrem-deac...

Enjoy this quick pod on today's Saint! Saint Spotlight: Saint Catherine of Sienna Doctor of the Church ⁠https://aleteia.org/2021/04/22/7-inspiring-ideas-from-the-great-st-catherine-of-siena/⁠ Word on Fire's sample lesson on Saint Catherine of Siena ⁠https://www.wordonfire.org/wp-content/media/pp-stcatherine-samplelessonpdf.pdf⁠ ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Siena⁠ ⁠https://www.cathol...

A brief episode to highlight the Saint for today Watch this episode here https://youtu.be/Ucyq_0YOm18 Send Show feedback, prayer intentions, suggestions and comments to ⁠strangecatholicspod@gmail.com Saint Spotlight:   https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-fidelis-of-sigmaringen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidelis_of_Sigmaringen https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id...

We are joined by Dr. John Bergsma, links for him are below.   https://www.johnbergsma.com/biography A Catholic Introduction to the Bible https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-introduction-to-the-bible-ioth/ Psalm basics for Catholics - This was mentioned on the show https://www.avemariapress.com/products/Psalm-Basics-for-Catholics The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Ye...

You asked and we are delivering on a requested topic with Dcn Andy.   We discuss Purgatory and the basics about this often misunderstood teaching.   Please send future topics or questions / prayer requests to strangecatholicspod@gmail.com  

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This is part 2 of a two part amazing interview that we had with Jeff Cavins https://www.jeffcavins.com/ Creator of the Great Adventure Series Creator and Host of the Jeff Cavins Show https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/the-jeff-cavins-show/ Daily on the Hallow App with Jonathan Roumie Download Hallow and listen to Daily Gospel Reflections from Jeff Cavins. Each reflection...

This is part 1 of a two part amazing interview that we had with Jeff Cavins https://www.jeffcavins.com/ Creator of the Great Adventure Series Creator and Host of the Jeff Cavins Show  https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/the-jeff-cavins-show/ Daily reflections on the Hallow App with Jonathan Roumie Download Hallow and listen to Daily Gospel Reflections from Jeff Cavins...

This is a HUGE deal , all of us should assemble at our parishes if possible and join in prayer with the Holy Father tomorrow March 25th at 6:30 Rome time or 12:30 CDT The pope released a letter March 23 asking all Catholics to assemble in their parishes on Friday to pray the act of consecration. So, there’s a good chance your parish may be organizing something. You can always contact your parish t...

Republished to clean up the video for Spotify We discuss the great new work from Clem Harrold from the St Paul Center and learn about his past and what brought about this great project! It's not too late to pick up the booklet here -> https://stpaulcenter.com/product/journey-through-lent-reflections-on-the-daily-mass-readings/ How is your Lent going?  This discussion will help boost your L...

We discuss the great new work from Clem Harrold from the St Paul Center and learn about his past and what brought about this great project! It's not too late to pick up the booklet here -> https://stpaulcenter.com/product/journey-through-lent-reflections-on-the-daily-mass-readings/ How is your Lent going?  This discussion will help boost your Lent! Scott Hahn Interviews Journey Through Lent Author...

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg Check out this Church:  St Andrew Church in Myrtle Beach https://www.standrewcatholicchurch.org/ Main Topic: https://www.startribune.com/generational-shift-over-worship-roils-some-twin-cities-catholic-congregations/600148634/?refresh=true Saint Spotlight: Saint Katharine Drexel https://www.f...

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg Watch this episode here --> https://youtu.be/0lxwOOYUXAM   We discuss the St Michaels in SC and we also delve into some other conversation on other fads of the day www. Saintmichaelsc.net We talk about the relationship between Faith and the Sacraments https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/co...

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg Check out this Church https://cathedralic.com/ We discuss the importance of focusing on our own personal holiness Saint Spotlight | Saint Ansgar https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ansgar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansgar https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ansgar https:...

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg We discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, and Rep. Paul Gosar, how that reflects on our own sphere of influence and what we should be focusing on...hint it isn't these stories:-) We discuss gratefulness and how we can lift ourselves up with the recognition of what we are or can be grateful for, seek...

Please describe to our YouTube channel here —> https://youtube.com/channel/UCBEecJVdFlhAsFLgSG8J3xg   We discuss current events in the Catholic sphere and how we take in that news All Hallows Eve what is it and why do we as Catholics celebrate this day?  https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/what-bidens-account-hath-wrought https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/parsing-potuss-papal-precis Saint...

Send Show feedback, prayer intentions, suggestions and comments to strangecatholicspod@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel ! Bob visits a church in Conway, SC https://stjamesconway.org/ We discuss Total Consecration, what it is, and why you might really like it! https://totalconsecration.newevangelizers.com/daily-prayers/ Following St. Louis Marie de Montfort Spirit of the world Knowledge o...

For comments, to answer our trivia question, feedback or show topics please email us at strangecatholicspod@gmail.com   Saint Spotlight: Saint Therese of Lisieux http://www.thereseoflisieux.org/the-holy-face-of-jesus https://aleteia.org/2020/10/01/john-paul-ii-declared-only-one-doctor-of-the-church/ https://www.littleflower.org/therese/ https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=105 h...