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“Today I’d like to talk about the boldness of the heart — holy boldness, if you will.” Fr. Tom Sparacino: Don’t Live with a Divided Heart The sun was coming up over the water during Mass — “it’s been a long time since I had a sunrise Mass” — and two days before St. Valentine’s Day, Fr. Tom Sparacino wanted to talk about the heart. All through the cru...

Have you ever thought of the Holy Family as your family? Sponsored by Eden’s Table;  A three-tier, faith-rooted curriculum for Christian families, from the biblical foundations of plant medicine through terrain-based clinical herbalism. In a culture that so often dismisses, redefines, or even mocks the family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph still stand as the model God Himself chose. The Son of God...

Show notes: In this episode of Some Women, Angela, Pat, and Jackie are joined by Donna Ross and Michelle Seghers to discuss the CHARIS Conference in Rome, Italy and a visit to the home of St. Elena Guerra, Apostle of the Holy Spirit. Who were the women that followed Jesus and his disciples?  Why and how do we follow and serve Him today?  In this SOME WOMEN  podcast series, based on the Luke 8:1-3...

“If you’re going to follow the Lord, then follow the Lord. Don’t put any stipulations on Him.” Fr. Tom Sparacino: Give Up Fear and Follow Him All the Way Fr. Tom Sparacino starts with a scream. He was napping on the top deck, minding his own “little plot of land,” when a friend from Canada shrieked — another passenger had snuck up and scared her again. Her husba...

Does your soul hunger for God? Do you feel that something is missing in your life? Are you unsettled? In this episode of A Few Minutes with God Podcast, we discover what it means to hunger for God and how you can feel your soul! Hunger For God Episode 44 Thanks to the sponsor, Eden’s Table. The choices we make each day are something we don’t think much about, we just do them. We are cr...

For Ultimate Christian Podcast Network Magnificat® Ministry Presents Magnificat® Proclaims, Episode 21, Bishop Emeritus Sam Jacobs — A Call to Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement Magnificat® Ministry presents Magnificat® Proclaims. In this episode, Bishop Emeritus Sam Jacobs shares his testimony of being called to the priesthood at a young age. He enjoyed this calling and his priestly duties, ye...

“Commit to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will act.” Fr. Tom Sparacino: When Wickedness Seems to Be Winning It was a rough day at sea, and Fr. Tom Sparacino doesn’t pretend otherwise. “That’s a heavy load when you’re rocking on the seas — literally.” He’d spent the morning watching the seabirds dive-bomb into the waves and wondering where they ever f...

Have you wondered if the Shroud of Turin is real? And why “Turin”? What does this have to do with the burial cloth reported to have covered our beloved Savior? In this podcast, your host, Felice Gerwitz, shares a personal experience. Shroud of Turin: What the Cloth Still Says About Jesus ~ Episode 378 The Shroud of Turin continues to speak powerfully about Jesus. Recently I visited the...

Show notes: In this episode of Some Women, Angela, Pat, and Jackie are joined by Donna Ross of the Magnificat Central Service Team to discuss the dynamics of Community Discernment. Who were the women that followed Jesus and his disciples?  Why and how do we follow and serve Him today?  In this SOME WOMEN  podcast series, based on the Luke 8:1-3 reference to women who accompanied Jesus and His disc...

A Pastor’s Heart: Bishop Mark Eckman’s Journey of Faith and Service In this warm and wide-ranging talk, Bishop Mark Eckman shares the story of his vocation, his path to the episcopacy, and his hopes for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Speaking with humor, humility, and a clear pastor’s heart, Bishop Eckman reflects on his upbringing in St. Valentine Parish in Bethel Park, the people and experienc...

The Kingdom of God can seem far away, and when we hear “The first shall be last,” this can be discouraging. In this episode of A Few Minutes with God , host Felice Gerwitz shares hopeful news: “The first shall be last” is a call to a joyful heart, not a threat hanging over those who already love the Lord. The First Shall Be Last And How To Avoid This Happening To You ~ Episode 377 A landowner hire...

“If yesterday’s word was pride, I think today’s word is power.” Fr. Tom Sparacino: There’s Power — But Only in the Name of Jesus Fr. Tom Sparacino opens with the question the whole homily turns on: to whom do you give power? Do you let the Lord have power in your heart, your soul, your life — or do you hand it to someone else? He knows how quickly power gets misassign...

From Fear to Freedom: Maria Arsenault’s Journey to Becoming a Consecrated Virgin In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Maria Arsenault shares the remarkable story of how God transformed a shy, insecure young woman into a joyful missionary, spiritual director, and Consecrated Virgin living in the world. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Maria struggled with loneliness, insecurity, and the fear of...

What does it mean to dream big when the dream isn’t about money, status, or followers — but about God? In this episode, Felice Gerwitz takes a phrase she’s heard in a hundred marketing seminars and author workshops and holds it up to Scripture. Dreaming big in faith, she explains, isn’t chasing a bigger house or a million-dollar book deal. It’s giving God permission to work...

Discerning the Will of God with Susan Potvin Show notes: In this episode of Some Women, Angela, Pat, and Jackie are joined by Susan Potvin to discuss the processes of Discerning the Will of God. Susan Potvin, worship leader and inspirational speaker, has been involved in Catholic and ecumenical renewal work for more than forty years. She and her husband, Urby, who have been married for 45 years, r...

Overcome Daily Struggles Episode 52 Is it time to overcome daily struggles? Does it seem that there is always a new daily struggle to overcome? Sometimes the pile gets overwhelming and then we fall under the strain. In this episode of A Few Minutes With God Podcast, we’ll discuss scripture verses that will help as well as the hope that is in store for those who believe. When I think about wa...

From Walls of Anxiety to Waves of Praise Guest: Gail O’Brien Location: Albany, NY Date: March 2026   In this deeply moving testimonial, Gail O’Brien takes listeners on a chronological journey through her life, illustrating how God repeatedly went before her—even during a year-long period of self-proclaimed atheism. Gail opens up about her childhood battle with severe shyness and a...

Magnificat® Ministry Presents Magnificat® Proclaims, Episode 20, Deacon David Hockwalt — Surviving Change with Faith in God’s Plan Magnificat® Ministry presents Magnificat® Proclaims. In this episode, Deacon David Hockwalt shares how even the best-laid plans can lead to unexpected outcomes and how trusting God’s plan through change can lead to a more fulfilling life. Growing up in a Catholic famil...

Fr. Tom Sparacino: Let the Hot Coals Touch Your Heart Preached on the memorial of St. Agatha, as the group prepares to go ashore for a day of mission, this homily asks a plain question: what are we actually equipped with? Fr. Tom Sparacino starts with the gifts. Those in the Charismatic Renewal have them, he says — the trouble isn’t receiving, it’s using. Each of us has been given some...

Fr. Jon Miskin — Emptying Yourself to Find Fulfillment In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Fr. Jon Miskin shares the remarkable story of his vocation to the priesthood and the lessons he has learned about sacrifice, obedience, trust, and authentic love. Ordained in 2019 for the Diocese of Little Rock, Fr. Jon reflects on his upbringing in a faithful Catholic family, where he first learne...

You have a secret weapon toward greater faith and that is humility. It is often misunderstood. It’s not something that comes naturally—we’ve got to put in some serious effort, even push our own ego aside sometimes, to really follow God’s lead. The Gift of Humility ~ 344 Replay sponsored by CTCMath.com Humility is a profound gift—one I’ve come to cherish more deeply through the years and my prayer...

Magnificat Presents Some Women Understanding Praise and Worship Shownotes: In this Episode of Some Women, Angela, Jackie, and Pat are joined by Susan Potvin as they explore the value and purposes of praise and worship in various settings. Susan Potvin, worship leader and inspirational speaker, has been involved in Catholic and ecumenical renewal work for more than forty years. She and her husband,...

The final homily of the Magnificat Caribbean cruise, preached at a votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — the theme, Fr. Tom Sparacino says, that has been running underneath everything since the group first stepped aboard. He begins with the Gospel of the deaf man, whom Jesus takes off by himself, away from the crowd. That, he says, is what these two weeks have been: getting out of the noise,...

Trusting God in Every Chapter of Life with Yvette Helfers What does it mean to trust God completely—even through tragedy, uncertainty, suffering, and unexpected blessings? In this deeply moving episode, Yvette Helfers shares her powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness throughout every season of her life. From a miraculous rescue after nearly drowning as a toddler to the heartbreaking loss of mult...

Living God’s Plan on Purpose: Saying Yes to God Every Day A Few Minutes with God Podcast | Episode 375 Have you ever wondered, “Am I really living the purpose God has for me?” We all want our lives to matter. We want to know that the ordinary things we do each day are part of something bigger—and that we are following God’s plan for our lives. But busy schedules, responsibilities, disappointment,...