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Happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer of Sacred Heart Mercy Health Clinic to discuss the connection between today’s Marian feast and the World Day of the Sick. Other guests include Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe to discuss the Lenten meditations he’s sharing for EWTN, and Beth Knobbe on this year’s CRS Rice Bowl campaign for Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick Our Lady, Health of the Sick,I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,I pray to you on behalf of those who are sufferingand for my own healing needs.Mary, your love strengthens meand brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick,embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return togood health under your tender care. And please intercede for my veryspecial needs. (mention your needs here). Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen. ***** Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer is online at sacredheartmercy.org. Beth Knobbe is online at crsricebowl.org. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Scholastica! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., to share the story of how St. Benedict’s twin sister found the upper hand with him through prayer. Other guests include Allan Smith and Alexis Walkenstein to discuss news related to the sainthood cause of Fulton Sheen, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Scholastica As we celebrate anew the Memorial of the Virgin Saint Scholastica, we pray, O Lord, that, following her example, we may serve you with pure love and happily receive what comes from loving you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Allan Smith, author of The Holy Face and the Little Way Alexis Walkenstein is online at beinawepr.com. Her book on Fulton Sheen can be found here. Fr. Columba Jordan is online at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl LX and the commercials and messages that came out during the course of it. Guests include Stephanie Mann with more on Robert Hugh Benson and friendship with God, Fr. Phillip Larrey on the Pope and artificial intelligence, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Pope Clement XI Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith.I trust in you: strengthen my trust.I love you: let me love you more and more.I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow. I worship you as my first beginning,I long for you as my last end,I praise you as my constant helper,And call on you as my loving protector. Guide me by your wisdom,Correct me with your justice,Comfort me with your mercy,Protect me with your power. I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you;My words: to have you for their theme;My actions: to reflect my love for you;My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory. I want to do what you ask of me:In the way you ask,For as long as you ask,Because you ask it. Lord, enlighten my understanding,Strengthen my will,Purify my heart,and make me holy. Help me to repent of my past sinsAnd to resist temptation in the future.Help me to rise above my human weaknessesAnd to grow stronger as a Christian. Let me love you, my Lord and my God,And see myself as I really am:A pilgrim in this world,A Christian called to respect and loveAll whose lives I touch,Those under my authority,My friends and my enemies. Help me to conquer anger with gentleness,Greed by generosity,Apathy by fervor.Help me to forget myselfAnd reach out toward others. Make me prudent in planning,Courageous in taking risks.Make me patient in suffering, unassuming in prosperity. Keep me, Lord, attentive at prayer,Temperate in food and drink,Diligent in my work,Firm in my good intentions. Let my conscience be clear,My conduct without fault,My speech blameless,My life well-ordered.Put me on guard against my human weaknesses.Let me cherish your love for me,Keep your law,And come at last to your salvation. Teach me to realize that this world is passing,That my true future is the happiness of heaven,That life on earth is short,And the life to come eternal. Help me to prepare for deathWith a proper fear of judgment,But a greater trust in your goodness.Lead me safely through deathTo the endless joy of heaven. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of the Martyrs of Nagasaki! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the missionaries, converts, and others whose incredible faith built the Church in Japan. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin on Pope Leo’s commends regarding how to interpret Scripture, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Martyrs of Nagasaki O God our Father, source of strength to all your saints, you brought the holy martyrs of Japan through the suffering of the cross to the joys of eternal life; Grant that we, encouraged by their example, may hold fast the faith we profess, even to death itself; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Agatha of Sicily! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Courtney Brown to discuss the heroic witness of this early Christian virgin and martyr. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma on preparing for Lent with Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Clement of Alexandria May we all live in the peace that comes from You. May we journey towards Your city, sailing through the waters of sin untouched by the waves, borne tranquilly along by the Holy Spirit, Your Wisdom beyond all telling. Night and day until the last day of all, may our praises give You thanks, our thanksgiving praise You: You who alone are both Father and Son, Son and Father, the Son who is our Tutor and our Teacher, together with the Holy Spirit. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: GRAIN-FREE POTATO CRUST QUICHE Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs baby “creamer” or Yukon gold potatoes (if using larger potatoes, peel and cut up)1-1/2 tablespoons salt for boiling potatoes, plus ¼ tsp for sprinkling8 slices bacon, chopped1/2 cup onion, diced1-1/2 cups cheese, shredded1-1/2 cups half and half, or equal parts whole milk and heavy cream5 eggs3/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/4 tsp smoked or regular paprika (optional but good)Handful fresh greens, shredded (optional)Chives, to garnish, optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 400.Add potatoes and enough water to cover. Add 1-1/2 tablespoons salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook until tender, about 20-30 minutes, depending on size. Drain and set aside.While potatoes cook, set a 10-inch cast iron pan (or a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe pan) over medium heat and add bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp and leave fat in pan.Remove bacon and set aside.Add onions to fat and cook, stirring often, until golden. Remove onions to plate with bacon.Add potatoes to skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt.Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press firmly into bottom and about 1 inch up the sides, closing gaps to form a complete crust.Whisk eggs. Add half and half, ½ tsp salt, pepper and paprika. Whisk to incorporate air into mixture.Stir in cheese, onion, greens, and most of the chopped bacon (set some aside for garnish). Pour into crust.Bake 25-30 minutes, or until filling is set and cooked.Let cool on rack 15 minutes. Garnish with bacon and parsley or chives, if desired. ***** Keith and Tami Kiser are online at readnarnia.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Blase! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage against all ailments of the throat. Guests include Bear Woznick on the importance of true Catholic friendship, Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray on false gods in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John of the Cross O Blessed Jesus,give me stillness of soul in You.Let Your mighty calmness reign in me.Rule me, O King of Gentleness,King of Peace. ***** Info on the Lenten retreat with Fr. Boniface Hicks can be found at instituteofcatholicculture.org. Fr. Patrick Briscoe’s guided Lenten journal can be found here. Fr. Tony Stephens is online at adelebrice.org. Tanner Kalina and the Pillars of Faith project can be found at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of the Presentation of the Lord! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the many theological and devotional layers of this significant event in the life of the Holy Family. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. Tony Stephens from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion to discuss the recent opening of the sainthood cause of Servant of God Adele Brise. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your majesty that, just as your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in the substance of our flesh, so, by your grace, we may be presented to you with minds made pure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP, author of The Light They Left Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to conclude their series on his book “The Faith Unboxed.” Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas Aquinas prayer Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Tanner Kalina and the Pillars of Faith project can be found at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss chicken and fowl in the Bible, and share a recipe for game day buffalo wings. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Gary Michuta on the authorship of the book of Hebrews. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer to St. Joseph for Providence

 Joseph, with Jesus and Mary, you knew hunger, uncertainty, and illness.You turned your heart to God to lift up your needs and those of your family.In faith you accepted the Father’s response as events unfolded.Be with me today as I offer my requests to the Father.Joseph, let me recognize God’s will as I open my hands to accept what God bestows in loving kindness.With tenderness, God fills creation with life and love.Open my eyes to the wonders that God works without ceasing.Let me learn the true intention behind my request so that I may discoverwithin myself the lowly one that God commends. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: BUFFALO WINGS Ingredients: Chicken8-10 or so chicken wings, drumettes and wingettes1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder3/4 teaspoon saltOil for frying – 2 cups or so, enough to cover wings Homemade hot sauceThe hot sauce is a “taste as you go” recipe, so do just that, adding more of any ingredient.2/3 cup hot pepper sauce8 tablespoons butterUp to 2 tablespoons clear vinegar – start with 11/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powderSalt BONUS RECIPE: Homemade Blue cheese dip 1 cup real mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup buttermilk3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (6 oz)1 generous tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons minced green onionPepper to tastePalmful fresh minced parsley (opt)Few drops hot sauce (opt)GarnishCelery and carrot sticks Instructions: Chicken:Whisk together flour, paprika, cayenne and salt.Sprinkle over chicken wings in big bowl and toss to coat evenly. Coating won’t be real thick. Place on tray in single layer.Cover and refrigerate from 1 hour to several.Now fry the wings. Add a good inch of oil in a deep, heavy skillet. Heat to 375 degrees. (A cube of bread will fry in about 30 seconds, but a thermometer is more accurate).Fry wings in single layer 10 minutes or so, until they turn golden brown and crisp. Let drain on rack or paper towels. Hot sauce:Put hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire, cayenne, and garlic powder in saucepan. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and whisk until smooth. Taste for salt. Can be done ahead and reheated. Blue cheese dip:Just whisk everything together, then refrigerate an hour or up to a couple of days to let flavors meld. Extra blue cheese dip can be used on salads. Assembly:Put wings in big bowl and pour about half the sauce over. Toss to coat and add more hot sauce if you like. Pour extra sauce into small bowl for dipping. Remove with tongs and place on platter with celery, carrots, hot sauce and blue cheese dip. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on the legacy of the Angelic Doctor. Other guests include Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, and Gary Zimak on Paul’s advice to Timothy about detachment from goods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Information on this Saturday’s men’s conference at St. Mary in Bethel with Fr. Ricardo Pineda of the Fathers of Mercy can be found at stellamarisfamily.org. The full text of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales can be found online here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss his new book on C.S. Lewis and Catholic apologetics. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts from the saints on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Despair Prayer of St. Claude de la Colombiere Lord, I am in this world to show Your mercy to others. Other people will glorify You by making visible the power of Your grace by their fidelity and constancy to You. For my part I will glorify You by making known how good You are to sinners, that Your mercy is boundless and that no sinner no matter how great his offenses should have reason to despair of pardon. If I have grievously offended You, My Redeemer, let me not offend You even more by thinking that You are not kind enough to pardon Me. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell kick off EWTN’s coverage of the March for Life by talking to some of the people on the ground preparing to converge on the National Mall. Guests include Bishop James Conley, celebrant and homilist of last night’s Mass at the National Shrine in Washington, Sr. Mary Gabriel on the scene at LifeFest where the doors will be opening this morning to thousands of pro-life students, and Teresa Tomeo, who will be reporting live from the Mall during today’s March. ***** A Prayer for Life Heavenly Father, thank youfor the precious gift of life. Help us to cherish and protectthis gift, even in the midst of fear,pain, and suffering. Give us love for all people,especially the most vulnerable,and help us bear witness to thetruth that every life is worth living. Grant us the humility to accepthelp when we are in need,and teach us to be merciful to all. Through our words and actions,may others encounter theoutstretched handsof Your mercy. We ask this throughChrist, our Lord.Amen. From usccb.org. ***** The Life Fest Rally is online at lifefestrally.com. Bishop James Conley’s homily from last night’s Prayer Vigil for Life can be found here. Mark Irons is online at ewtnnews.com. Jennie Bradley Lichter is online at marchforlife.org. Fr. Dave Pivonka is online at Franciscan.edu. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss developing virtuous habits in the new year. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma from the St. Paul Center, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer for Christian Unity God of all, we pray as one, that we may be one, just as the Lord Jesus prayed we may be one in Him. Your son Jesus compels us to be reconciled to one another. May our spirits be joined to Your Holy Spirit, that we may witness to the visible unity of your Church. May we all recognize that we are truly one with You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and grow together in peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen. More resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found at the Catholic Apostolate Center. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Agnes of Rome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact her martyrdom had in changing the perception of Rome towards Christians. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on why Catholics venerate relics, and Clare Ath from Vita et Terra on how what Pope Francis called the “throwaway culture” affects the unborn. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Agnes of Rome Almighty ever-living God, who choose what is weak in the world to confound the strong, mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the heavenly birthday of your Martyr Saint Agnes, may follow her constancy in the faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Clare Ath’s article on abortion and the throwaway culture is in the Washington Times. The full text of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales can be found online here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Sebastian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his patronage of athletes and soldiers. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Steve Ray on hair and beards in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Sebastian Lord, fill us with that spirit of courage which gave your martyr Sebastian strength to offer his life in faithful witness. Help us to learn from him to cherish your law and to obey you rather than men. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. ***** Dr. Marcus Peter is online at avemariaradio.net. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Teresa Tomeo to preview the EWTN coverage of this week’s March for Life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for Christian Unity God of all, we pray as one, that we may be one, just as the Lord Jesus prayed we may be one in Him. Your son Jesus compels us to be reconciled to one another. May our spirits be joined to Your Holy Spirit, that we may witness to the visible unity of your Church. May we all recognize that we are truly one with You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and grow together in peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen. More resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity can be found at the Catholic Apostolate Center. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to talk about the problem of tribalism among Catholics. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Francis before the Crucifix Most High, glorious God,Enlighten the darkness of my heart, And give me right faith,Certain hope,And perfect charity,Wisdom and understanding,Lord, that I may carry outYour holy and true command. Amen.  ***** The Sisters of Life are online at sistersoflife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share more reflections on Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Theology of the Body. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me Your grace, good Lord, to set the world at nought, to set my mind fast upon You. And not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths. To be content to be solitary. Not to long for worldly company, little and little utterly to cast off the world, and rid my mind of all the business thereof.  Gladly to be thinking of God, piteously to call for His help, to lean unto the comfort of God, busily to labor to love Him. To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me; for His benefits incessantly to give Him thanks. To think my most enemies my best friends, for the brethren of Joseph could never have done him so much good with their love and favor as they did him with their malice and hatred. ***** The Sisters of Life are online at sistersoflife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Devasahayam Pillai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life of this Christian martyr from India. Guests include Gary Zimak on what St. Peter teaches us about trusting Jesus, and Karlo Broussard to discuss his new book on Baptism. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Augustine Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would have not been at all. You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for your peace. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Bishop David Ricken to share updates on the sainthood cause of Adele Brice, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers Father, keep us from vain strife of words.Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!Preserve us in a true and undefiled faithso that we may hold fast to thatwhich we professed when we were baptizedin the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,that we may have Thee for our Father,that we may abide in Thy Sonand in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.