Cause of Our Joy Podcast

Fr. Pio Idowu of the Marian Franciscans helps us understand purgatory and how we can help the souls get to heaven. Contents: 00:00 Introduction and a quote from Fulton Sheen 01:21 Guest introduction 03:33 Prayer 04:18 CCC 997 04:57 What happens immediately after death? 06:16 Heaven 07:07 Purgatory in the Old Testament (2 Maccabees 12:39-46) 08:51 Souls in purgatory are saved 09:32 Purgatory in the New Testament 11:03 Purgatory fire vs. hell fire 11:56 St. Catherine of Genoa 12:36 Matthew 5:25-26 12:48 Should we be afraid of purgatory? 13:26 Daniel 3:16-28 13:56 Confession 16:16 Indulgences 17:23 Examples of indulgences 18:19 Common conditions of indulgences 18:33 Purgatory mentioned on Fatima apparition 19:03 Holy Mass helps the souls in purgatory 19:47 Praying for souls is a spiritual work of mercy 19:55 All Souls Day for the souls of those long forgotten 20:08 Other ways of helping the souls in purgatory 20:25 Passing the merits of our own indulgences to the souls 20:42 How many Masses does the Church recommend? 22:35 Mass whilst we are still alive is better! 23:19 Can the souls in purgatory pray for the living? 25:18 Is it our responsibility to pray for the souls of the dead? 26:20 Souls we prayed for will welcome us - Fulton Sheen 26:29 St. Louis de Montfort and Marian Consecration 26:53 Suicide 30:44 Ted's experience with a soul 31:36 God may allow souls to visit the living to seek for prayers 33:03 God's mercy - St. Faustina Kowalska diary1486 33:41 God's mercy - St. Faustina Kowalska diary 1698 34:50 There is no sin that cannot be forgiven. 35:59 Failure to seek God's mercy is the only unforgivable sin 36:26 Mary Refuge of Sinners and Consoler of Souls 37:40 Mary Mediatrix of Grace, reaching purgatory is grace itself 38:25 St. Faustina Kowalska's vision of Mary 39:00 CCC 1000 - 1001 39:12 St. Faustina Kowalska diary 36 39:43 glorified bodies 41:08 Jesus and His Glorified Body 41:27 Mary is in heaven, body and soul 41:49 Fr. Pio's final words - praying for souls is a great devotion 42:34 Marian Franciscan podcast 43:41 Mary would be generous to the soul consecrated to her 44:02 St. Alphonsus Liguori 44:59 Prayer For information on the Radio Station and weekly podcast of the Marian Franciscans, go to: https://www.themarianfranciscans.org/media Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo "That an ever increasing number of souls may know the Blessed Virgin Mary as soon as possible." If you wish to be part of this mission by donating to this cause, please email causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com. For my friend, Adrian, and all the souls in Purgatory. 

Mr. John Galten, former president of the Militia Immaculata USA, talked about the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, his Marian Consecration, and the Militia Immaculata. This episode is better viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XdzziCTBApY Contents: 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Guest introduction - Mr. John Galten 02:46 Prayer 03:30 www.militiaoftheimmaculata.com 04:07 John's journey to the MI 08:27 John's similarities with St. Maximilian Kolbe 08:44 Why we need to learn about St. Maximilian Kolbe 10:34 St. Maximilian's influence on St. John Paul II 11:02 abortion 12:15 Poland loves Mary 12:48 young Raymond Kolbe 14:45 Mary offered Raymond Kolbe two crowns 15:31 heroism even before priesthood 16:26 St. Maximilian's parents were Third Order Franciscans 17:21 St. Maximilian's humility and simplicity 18:14 instantaneous love for everyone 18:37 St. Maximilian's holiness 19:05 Mother Teresa of Calcutta 19:57 St. Maximilian's joyous personality 20:12 suffering from tuberculosis 21:31 cities for Mary 22:03 St. Francis of Assissi's devotion to Mary 22:29 The Franciscans, the Immaculate Conception, Lourdes apparition 24:40 Who are you, Immaculata? 25:19 Holy Spirit, the Uncreated Immaculate Conception 25:49 Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit 27:25 The Key of Heaven 28:02 the MI publication in Poland 28:37 the MI publication in Japan 29:09 plans for other cities of Mary 29:39 St. Maximilian in Auschwitz and the red crown 35:46 redemptive suffering 39:23 the Militia Immaculata, heaven's 2nd response in 1917 43:12 Marian consecration according to St. Maximilian 44:19 S. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe and being properties of Mary 46:53 we may consecrate ourselves to Mary using any method 47:27 don't be a mediocre Catholic 48:38 theology of the body 49:33 John 17:20-21 49:44 Is this method better done as an individual or within a group? 51:02 Is a priest needed on consecration day? 51:31 miraculous medal 52:22 levels of MI membership 53:19 relevance of Marian consecration and MI in our present time 55:11 message to the members of the MI 55:42 an invitation to join the MI 56:17 final words 56:43 Immaculata, we are yours! 57:39 Hail Mary This episode is part of our Marian Consecration series. Watch the other episodes: St. Louis de Montfort and True Devotion to Mary - https://youtu.be/z6e4hNeiqI0 True and False Devotion to Mary - https://youtu.be/uDD6jPGZqus Marian Consecration and the Marian Vow - https://youtu.be/uAe5-oj4M6M Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Brown Scapular - https://youtu.be/4n7UP-WgL58 For more information about the Militia Immaculata and/or to subscribe to the Daily Kolbe messages, go to https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com/ Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo "That an ever increasing number of souls may know the Blessed Virgin Mary as soon as possible." If you wish to be part of this mission by donating to this cause, please email causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com.  

This episode is better viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z6e4hNeiqI0 To continue our Marian consecration series, we now discuss a method which I personally practice. I am very pleased to have once again Br. Oliver Abasolo SMM from the Company of Mary, more commonly known as the Montfort Missionaries. He went through the life of St. Louis de Montfort and his method of Marian consecration. And what's more, this episode was recorded with the relic of St. Louis de Montfort. He was physically present! Contents 00:00 Pope Pius XII 00:51 guest introduction 03:09 prayer 04:08 I got the inspiration to do a Marian consecration from Br. Oliver 04:53 Br. Oliver's younger years of Marian devotion 06:27 Br. Oliver's journey to Marian consecration 08:58 St. Louis de Montfort before priesthood 09:48 St. Louis de Montfort's life as a priest 10:50 The Missionary Apostle of the Cross and the Rosary 12:00 The Passion of Christ Monument at Pontchâteau; Seat of Wisdom 12:45 75th anniversary of St. Louis' canonization 13:05 Montfort Missionaries 14:06 consecration definition 16:06 total consecration to Mary according to St. Louis de Montfort 17:30 true devotion to Mary 18:33 slaves of Mary 19:44 It is by Mary that Jesus has to reign the world. 20:19 total offering of self to Mary 20:47 in order to belong entirely to Jesus, we need true devotion to Mary 21:08 The Holy Spirit will form Jesus in a person consecrated to Mary 21:42 Consecration needs openness to the action of the Holy Spirit 22:42 the Visitation 23:03 We were unworthy to directly receive the Son from the Father 23:41 We give Mary the merits of our prayers and virtues 26:23 Mary makes our offerings acceptable to her Son 26:40 Charity is sacrificial love 27:25 Is the consecration method of St Louis difficult? 28:43 the spiritual battle 29:21 the prediction of St. Louis de Montfort about his book happened 29:35 Seek protection from our Holy Mother 30:03 Ted's experience in doing St Louis' method 31:43 the children of Mary are not spared from crosses 31:59 Mary makes the cross we carry easier to bear 32:20 St Louis De Montfort's process of consecration 33:37different parts of this method 35:12 true devotion to Mary is Christocentric 36:09 the original title of St Louis' book is "The Preparation in Order to Bring the Reign of Christ" 37:10 why choose a Marian feast day 39:04 is this method better done as individual or as a group? 40:36 do we need a priest on consecration day? 42:15 interior practice: through Mary 44:14 interior practice: with Mary 44:53 interior practice: in Mary 45:45 interior practice: for Mary 46:43 benefits of Marian Consecration according to St. Louis 49:51 message to those who have done a Marian consecration 50:30 message to those who want to do a Marian consecration following St. Louis' method 52:20 ultimate goal: Christ must reign in the world 53:09 Mary's fiat 53:36 St Pope John Paul II 54:46 relic of St Louis de Montfort 55:32 final message and recap of benefits If you are thinking of consecrating your life to Jesus through Mary, or if you have any questions to Br. Oliver Abasolo SMM, email him at abasolo35@gmail.com. Watch the previous episodes on Marian Consecration: True and False Devotion to Mary - https://youtu.be/uDD6jPGZqus Marian Consecration and the Marian Vow - https://youtu.be/uAe5-oj4M6M Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Brown Scapular - https://youtu.be/4n7UP-WgL58 Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo "That an ever increasing number of souls may know the Blessed Virgin Mary as soon as possible." If you wish to be part of this mission by donating to this cause, please email causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com.  

As we continue our mini series about Marian Consecration, we now talk about the Brown Scapular, a sacramental which has been popularly regarded by many saints as an external sign of devotion to Mary. In this episode, Fr. Arnel Panique of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites walks us through its history and message. Contents 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Guest introduction: Fr. Arnel Panique, OCD 02:16 Opening prayer 03:07 Definition of "sacramental" according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church 04:30 "Sacramentals" as discussed by Fr. Arnel 05:18 Tracing the roots of the Carmelites to the Old Testament 09:43 Mary and the early Carmelites 11:29 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Simon Stock 12:15 Our Lady's message to St. Simon Stock 12:48 Scapular without action is dead 13:57 Prayer and the Rosary 14:32 The Scapular and our Christian actions 14:59 Mary gave not a piece of cloth, but the full garment. 16:20 From the full garment to the scapular we know today 17:29 Elijah leaves a garment for Elisha 17:46 St. Thomas the Apostle and the girdle of Mary 18:35 Sacra Cintola 18:48 Being clothed in a holy garment 20:17 Baptism and the white garment 22:35 Mary's promise to those who wear the brown scapular 25:20 Pope Paul V on the brown scapular 26:25 Pope Pius XII on the brown scapular 26:39 Presumptuous devotees according to St. Louis de Montfort 27:52 Wearing the brown scapular requires conversion 28:42 Devotion to Mary requires love of God and neighbour 29:58 Humility 30:42 The Brown Scapular is not an amulet! 31:17 The Brown Scapular is an external sign of Marian Consecration 31:39 Enrolment in the Brown Scapular 33:00 Enrolled once, enrolled forever 33:50 Brown Scapular investiture is a must! 34:04 Can the scapular protect us from diabolical attacks? 36:59 Scapular on its own will not protect us 37:42 Confession and conversion 38:20 We wear the scapular because we love Mary our Mother 39:03 St. Dominic's prophesy 40:05 The Rosary and the Brown Scapular go together 40:40 Conversion is the inward sign of Marian consecration 41:16 Fr. Arnel's final message: Mary will always be here for us 42:22 Mary's request -- wear the brown scapular 42:45 Closing message If you have questions to Fr. Arnel, please e-mail causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com. Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo 

Fr. Pio Idowu of the Marian Franciscans is back to share his wisdom on Marian Consecration, Marian Vow, and Unlimited Consecration to Mary. This video was uploaded on this beautiful Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as an offering to our Lord. This will be the first of a series of episodes on Marian Consecration, hoping and praying that it will encourage more people to offer their lives to Jesus through Mary. Contents 00:00 Introduction with a quote from St. Louis de Montfort 02:00 Guest introduction: Fr Pio Idowu, Marian Franciscan 03:23 Opening prayer 04:41 How Fr. Pio became a Marian Franciscan 08:46 Marian Consecration as defined by St. Louis de Montfort 09:38 Conditions required for Total Consecration to Mary -- Totality and Perpetuity 10:00 Marian Consecration as a gift of oneself to Mary 10:59 Consecration is setting someone or something apart for a holy purpose 12:35 Why consecrate ourselves to Mary? - Fatima message 13:45 Why consecrate ourselves to Mary? - Son, behold your mother. 15:52 We need to bring Mary into our homes 16:23 Benefits of Marian Consecration in general 18:08 Marian Consecration is Christification 18:24 St. Maximilian Kolbe and Marian Consecration 19:28 How Marian Consecration is done 20:32 Marian Consecration needs preparation 21:04 Consecration day 21:25 We need to allot time not only to read but to pray 22:18 Is Marian Consecration better done alone or as part of a group? 22:46 Individual consecration is the first step to Marian Consecration. 23:16 Group consecration is the second step. 24:09 Is a priest required in Marian consecration? 24:36 Consecration day should ideally be on a Marian feast day. 25:47 The Marian Vow 28:20 Three Essential Elements of a Vow 29:05 The Marian Vow according to St. Maximilian Kolbe 29:41 1st Constitutive Element of the Marian Vow 30:00 Slaves of Mary by St. Louis de Montfort 30:30 Mary's Absolute Property according to St. Maximilian Kolbe 31:10 St. Bernadette Subirous 31:54 2nd Constitutive Element of the Marian Vow 32:51 More on The Marian Vow 33:03 Is there a template to do a Marian Vow? 33:40 Comparing the various Marian Consecration methods 35:59 The Unlimited Consecration to Mary 39:06 Marian Consecration not bearing fruits in your life? 40:09 Mary is secretly working in your life! 41.45 Marian Consecration should lead us to conversion. 43:33 Marian Consecration should make us imitate Mary. 44:54 Fr. Pio's advice to those who want to consecrate their lives to Jesus through Mary. 45:31 Marian Consecration groups, formation classes, and future Marian Franciscan Lay Community 47:38 Fr. Pio's final words 48:53 Closing message Watch the episode on True and False Devotion to Mary: https://youtu.be/uDD6jPGZqus If you are considering to give a Marian Vow, or if you want to learn more about the Marian Franciscans and their future events, go to: https://www.themarianfranciscans.org/ If you have questions to Fr. Pio, please e-mail causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com. Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo  

It is my personal mission to encourage you to consecrate your lives to Jesus through Mary. Consecration involves devotion to our Blessed Mother. Thus, season two begins with a quick discussion on St. Louis de Monfort's true and false devotion to Mary, hoping it would help enhance our love for our Mother. Contents 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Thanks for a wonderful year! 01:30 St. Maximillian Kolbe's message to me 03:13 May is a month of devotion to Mary 03:32 St. Louis de Monfort's book: True Devotion to Mary 03:55 False devotion: Critical devotees 04:50 False devotion: Scrupulous devotees 05:48 Quote from St. Louis de Monfort 06:10 False devotion: External devotees 07:12 False devotion: Presumptuous devotees 08:28 False devotion: Inconstant devotees 09:23 False devotion: Hypocritical devotees 09:59 False devotion: Self-interested devotees 10:43 Recap of false devotions to Mary 10:57 True devotion to Mary is interior. 11:24 True devotion to Mary is tender. 13:00 True devotion to Mary is holy. 13:40 True devotion to Mary is constant. 14:39 True devotion to Mary is disinterested. 15:27 Closing message Thank you very much for supporting the Cause of Our Joy Podcast. May I decrease, and our Lord Jesus Christ increase. Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo

In this episode, Marian Franciscan Fr. Pio Idowu gave a very clear discussion on redemptive suffering and the victim soul. He also explained why Mary is Co-redemptrix. Fr. Pio is the parish priest of St. Mary's church in Gosport. He has given a number of talks about Marian devotion. Contents 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Opening Prayer 02:28 The Cause of Our Joy Podcast 03:10 Guest Introduction - Fr. Pio Idowu 03:34 The Fatima message about suffering for others 04:54 Why we need to suffer for others - God's invitation to the work of redemption 06:35 Victim soul 08:12 Sr. Josefa Menendez 09:13 We can offer small struggles of our daily lives to God 10:53 St. Bernadette Subirous of Lourdes 11:21 The Dark Night of the Soul 13:50 St. Paul learned what it means to be part of the mystical body of Christ first-hand 14:51 What Colossians 1:24 means for us 16:02 Two stages of redemption 18:55 Was Christ's suffering and death not enough? St. Alphonsus Liguori 20:38 Mary Co-redemptrix 25:15 Biblical background of Mary as Co-redemptrix 25:50 Mary at the Cross 28:04 We need to imitate Mary. We are called to participate in the work of redemption. 29:59 Suffering is an important part of God's plan 31:53 Mary can help us embrace our sufferings 33:11 St. Louis-Marie de Monfort 33:38 St. Pio of Pietrelcina and Fr. Pio's final words 34:29 St. John Paul II on Mary as Co-redemptrix 35:31 Jesus did not come to remove suffering but to perfect it through love. 36:00 Closing If you have questions to Fr. Pio, please e-mail causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com. Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo

This episode gives us an overview of the biblical background of the chapel veil. Miss Andrea (Anne) Cabañas shares her experiences and gives some practical tips to those who would want to start veiling. This is also a tribute to St. Joseph as the veil of Mary. Anne is facilitator of the St. Philomena Women's Guild in Oratory of St. Mary Magdalen, Wandsworth, London. St. Philomena Women's Guild is a lay association of women ages 18-40 heeding the universal call to holiness. Contents 00:00 Introduction 01:32 Guest introduction 02:50 Prayer 03:52 The St. Philomena Women's Guild 06:31 Tradition of veiling in the Catholic church 08:03 Objects used during Mass which are veiled 09:51 Smoke from the incense is a form of veiling 10:25 The Bridal Veil 11:35 Biblical foundations: Exodus 34 12:19 Biblical foundations: 1 Corinthians 11:1-15 15:30 What a chapel veil symbolises 16:43 The bridal veil as a symbol of a woman freely offering her life to her husband 16:59 The chapel veil as a symbol of a woman offering her life to Christ 17:43 Proper way of wearing a veil 20:08 Anne's story of how she started wearing a chapel veil 25:00 Anne's hindrances in wearing a veil 26:13 Wearing a chapel veil in church is not required but highly encouraged 26:30 Practical tips for women who want to start wearing a chapel veil 27:05 Tips on how to buy your first veil 28:04 Advice to men who want to encourage a woman to wear a veil 29:37 The Old Testament Ark of the Covenant had a veil. 30:30 St. Joseph veiled the New Ark of the Covenant 32:23 Mary as the Mother of the Church keeps her children within her veil 33:12 How to get in touch with Anne 34:23 Veiling elevates beauty and upholds dignity 34:33 Closing If you have questions to Anne about wearing a chapel veil or about the St. Philomena Women's Guild, please e-mail causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com. To learn more about the St. Philomena Women's Guild, visit: https://www.cordematris.com/ Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ Cause of our Joy Podcast is also available on Google and Apple Podcasts. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo

With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, we wish to spread the message of Our Lady of Fatima, particularly about reparation of sinners and the First Saturday Devotion. Br. Oliver Abasolo, SMM was former President of the World Apostolate of Fatima England & Wales and current World Apostolate of Fatima International Trustee. Contents 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Prayer 03:26 Overview of the Fatima Apparition 04:54 Our Lady of Fatima and Russia 06:22 Mary's Peace Plan 07:45 Fatima and the sacrifice request 09:01 Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 10:02 1916 Angel Apparition and the message of sacrifice 10:45 Our Sacrifice 13:26 Find Joy in Suffering 13:43 Sacrifice of our Free Will 14:24 Fatima and Fighting the Spiritual Battle 17:01 The Rosary - Our Daily Duty 19:26 Sacrifice for the Sanctification of Others 22:24 Devotion to Mary Leads Us to Jesus 23:08 Russia has been consecrated by St. Pope John Paul II 25:04 Sister Lucia confirmed St. Pope John Paul II's consecration of Russia 26:26 What we can do to obtain peace -- The First Saturday Devotion 27:11 Mary re-appears to Sister Lucia in 1925 to request again the First Saturday Devotion 29:39 Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto 30:23 The Five First Saturday Devotion 32:06 We need to console our Mother 32:30 Importance of the Five First Saturday Devotion 37:03 Final message of Br. Oliver 39:16 Do the Five First Saturday Devotion 40:50 Fatima Closing Prayer WAF E&W website: https://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/ To join WAF E&W, visit: https://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/waf-england-and-wales-membership/ For more information about the First Saturday Devotion, visit: https://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/the-five-first-saturdays-devotion-explained/ WAF E&W Twitter: https://twitter.com/waf_eng_wales?lang=en WAF E&W Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waf_england_wales/ Join the First Saturday Devotion Online: WAF E&W Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fatima.apparitions1917 WAF E&W YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnySyKpPuNROPIikbZq1q1g To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo  

The Lourdes and Fatima apparitions tell us that we can help our youth win against diabolical attacks through praying the rosary, frequent confession, Eucharistic adoration, and Holy Mass. Guest is Miss Nirva Delacruz who was a youth missionary to East Timor and Indonesia. She was also part of the Episcopal Commission on Youth of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. Currently, she is with ANCOP (acronym for Answering the Cry of the Poor), a charity organisation of Couples for Christ Global. She is also a leader of Singles for Christ in the Philippines and a member of Militia Immaculata. Contents 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Guest Introduction - Miss Nirva Delacruz 03:30 Prayer 04:44 Nirva and her experience with the youth 13:20 True freedom is found in God 13:57 CCC 1731 on Freedom 14:53 The devil is afraid of St John Paul II according to Vatican chief exorcist Fr. G. Amorth 15:32 Discussion on some of the diabolical attacks on our youth 21:58 Mary appeared to the youth in her recent apparitions, e.g. Lourdes and Fatima 23:10 St. Bernadette Subirous and the Lourdes apparition. 28:56 Ss. Francisco and Jacinta Marto and the Fatima apparition 38:10 The importance of confession for the youth 45:16 The importance of praying the rosary for the youth 52:17 Advice to the youth and youth ministers 58:40 Closing: Pray the rosary. Go to frequent confession. Go to Adoration. And all activities for the church of the lay faithful should lead to the Eucharist and Holy Mass which is the source and centre of our faith. To get in touch with Nirva, email causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com. To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo

This episode is based from the book "A Sky Full of Stars: Know Our Lady Through Her Titles in the Litany" by Mr. Joby Provido. Whilst the book discusses each title of Mary, this podcast gives an overview on how important the litany is in getting to know the Blessed Virgin Mary more. It briefly covers some of the titles of Mary, including the new titles approved by Pope Francis in 2020. Joby Provido who is guest in this episode, is a Catholic speaker based in the Philippines. He is also author of "100 Things Every Catholic Should Know." Both books are in Amazon and also available in Kindle format. Joby is creator and host of "The Catholic Talks" and "Beyond the Veil" videocasts. He also writes Catholic articles and maintains a website called http://thecatholictalks.com/ You could also find him in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecatholictalks/ Contents 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Prayer 04:11 Guest introduction - Mr. Joby Provido 08:44 What is a "litany?" 11:35 How the Litany of Mary is organised 14:08 Mary, Mother of Mercy 18:23 Mary, Virgin Most Powerful 21:01 Mary, Queen of Martyrs 23:40 Mary, Mother of our Saviour - Mary is Co-redemptrix 25:39 Mary, Cause of our Joy and the Joy in Redemptive Suffering 27:59 Mary, Mother of God 34:30 Mary, Mother of Hope 39:24 Mary, Solace of Migrants 42:03 Importance of including the Litany of Mary to our daily prayer life 46:37 Closing - Quick feedback on the book "A Sky Full of Stars" 48:20 Joby's website, Facebook page, podcasts, and upcoming books 50:35 Closing To watch "St. Bridget and the Sorrows of Mary" episode, please go to this link: https://youtu.be/Jkl7gogFVWw Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo

This episode is an overview of what Theology of the Body is and how it relates to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary has been given the same gifts as Adam and Eve. But, unlike our first parents, she surrendered her own gift of free will back to God. Thus, her complete obedience resulted to the reunion of her body and soul with God in heaven. And she is telling all of us that this is also our destiny. Our guest is Mrs. Joy Katigbak, advocate and speaker of Theology of the Body. Contents 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Introduction of Guest -- Mrs. Joy Katigbak 02:28 Prayer 03:16 Overview of Theology of the Body  15:42 Mary and the Theology of the Body 16:57 First Gift of Mary -- Immaculate Conception 25:14 Second Gift of Mary -- The Annunciation 31:15 Third Gift of Mary -- The Visitation 35:43 Fourth Gift of Mary -- Mary's Assumption 39:54 Relevance of the Four Gifts of Mary to Christians 44:41 Go to Mary 46:39 Closing Follow Mrs. Joy Katigbak: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joybkatigbak/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TOBworkshopsPH For information about the Jesus-centered Conference 2021, go to: https://jesus-centeredlife.org/ Follow Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eB--OaqQOXs To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo  

This podcast is a result of Ted's online poll among his friends about who their favourite saints are. It highlights the fact that the Church has a plethora of saints who could inspire us on how to be a disciple of Jesus. It also emphasises that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the best model on how to follow Christ because after hearing God's message, she acted on it.  Guest is Ms. April Anne Garcia, postgraduate Religious Studies student at the Don Bosco School of Theology and creator and host of The Unmasked Life Podcast.    Contents 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Story behind this episode (Ted's online poll) 03:37 Introduction of Guest  06:27 Prayer 07:45 Why do we need to get inspiration from saints in following Christ? 13:27 Ted's Top 5 Saints 14:52 A's Top 5 Saints 22:57 Mother Teresa 31:08 Dark Night of the Soul 32:42 St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus 38:38 St. Francis of Assisi 42:32 St. Thérèse of Lisieux 53:59 St. Pio of Pietrelcina 58:22 St. Pope John Paul II 1:08:06 Catholics do NOT worship Mary (Discussion on Latria, Hyperdulia, Dulia) 1:14:40 The Unmasked Life Podcast  1:16:37 Closing The Unmasked Life Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnmaskedLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunmaskedlife/?utm_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR25Ki03ylC_Sob73IuOrCnSh_WABsZTkWW917C6dOd15O6TLm4NhDnyVwk   To learn more about my mission, please listen to the pilot episode.  Follow the Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bJJNxYCA_VGidW08h6LhA      

In this episode, Mr. Jerry Rivera, National President of the World Apostolate of Fatima England & Wales (WAF E&W), gives an overview of the messages of the Fatima apparition and the mission of the organisation. WAF E&W web pages: https://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fatima.apparitions1917 To learn more about my mission, please listen to the pilot episode.  Follow the Cause of our Joy Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/causeofourjoypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/causeofourjoypodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bJJNxYCA_VGidW08h6LhA

This episode discusses St. Bridget of Sweden and her link to the Seven Sorrows of Mary devotion. Rev. Mother Claudia Kakkaramattahil O.Ss.S. is the Mother Superior of the Holywell community of the Bridgettine Order, North Wales, UK. To learn more about my mission, please listen to the pilot episode. 

"By studying and meditating on the rule interpreting it in the context of our life lived as Benedictines, I gradually discovered in the rule the presence of Mary, the figure of Mary and the Marian devotion as what St. Pope John Paul II says." - Servire Cristo, Sr. Aquinata Böckmann, OSB, PhD To learn more about my mission, please listen to the pilot episode. 

Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP is the Prior and Parish Priest of the Rosary Shrine in London. He is also the Promoter General of the Holy Rosary of the Order of Preachers.   (This was first published on YouTube 23rd June 2021.)   To learn about my mission, please listen to the pilot episode. 

A video reflection initially made for my local parish upon request of my parish priest, originally published on YouTube and Facebook 3rd May 2021.    To learn more about my mission, please listen to the pilot episode. 

This was first uploaded on YouTube 1st May 2021 “O Immaculata… I wish to reveal you to other souls, who you are, that an ever increasing number of souls may know you more perfectly and love you ever more ardently, so that you become the Queen of all the hearts that beat and will beat on earth at any time, and that as soon as possible, as soon as possible.” - St. Maximillian Kolbe (KW 1318)