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The Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThe Harvest Awaits: Responding to Christ’s Missionary CallIn this week’s reflection, we turn to the missionary call of every baptized Christian. Taking a look at the Gospel according to St. Luke 10:2-3, we turn our gaze to the missionary work that we have been called to do in this world today. All of us have a mission as children and soldiers of God among the wolves of this world to boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith. Let us not live as causal Catholics, but as heroic Catholics, bringing the entire world to Jesus Christ and Hi...2025-07-1313 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFourth Sunday after Pentecost (2025) - Jesus is Calling YouHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost for the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 5:1-11. The reading this Sunday is about the miraculous catch of fish and the calling of St. Peter. In this lesson, it is discussed of how Jesus is calling each of us to be fishers of men in our daily lives as Christians. If you'd like to hear more, then give this episode a listen! 2025-07-0607 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallAre You in the Boat or On the Sea (First Sermon - November 24, AD 2019)Last week, I shared with you my conversion story. This week I’m sharing with you my first sermon after announcing my call to preach as a young Protestant before becoming Catholic. The Sermon comes from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 14:22-33.I do not process the second sermon that I preached, for it would also be my last before converting to Catholicism. Nevertheless, I hope you find this edifying for your soul and that it will encourage you to step out of the boat, begin walking on th...2025-06-2921 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallA Soul on Fire: From Protestantism to CatholicismHappy Lord’s Day! This podcast episode is a special edition. This isn’t the typical Sunday reflection, but rather my conversion to Catholicism from Protestantism. I hope this might be of benefit to your faith and soul. Please forgive my errors in speech during this podcast episode, none of which is on purpose. This has come from the heart to share with you. God Love You! 2025-06-2234 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFifth Sunday after Easter (TLM - 2025) - Religion and RelationshipHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday after Easter for the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of St. James 1:22-27.The reading this Sunday speaks of how we must not just be hearers of the Word, but also doers of the Word. Also, it speaks of how religion is a vital part of being a Christian. Being a Christian, having faith in Christ, is belonging to a religion. That religion is Christianity. In this lesson...2025-05-2511 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFifth Sunday of Easter (2025) - Heaven is Our HomeHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the second reading from the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation) 21:1-5. The reading this Sunday speaks about the new Heaven and new Earth where we will shall spend eternity with our God and God shall spend eternity with us. In this lesson, it is discussed of the home prepared for us where death, sadness, and sickness are no more. A...2025-05-1805 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFourth Sunday of Easter (2025) - From Tribulation to TriumphHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the second reading from the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation) 7:9, 14-17. The reading this Sunday speaks the great multitude that will be found in Heaven, the tribulation period, and the triumph to follow the tribulation period when it’s all over. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must of the great multitude to be found in Heaven, the pre-tribulation rapture heresy, and th...2025-05-1111 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThird Sunday of Easter (2025) - Lovest Thou Me?Happy Lord's Day! Today is the Third Sunday of Easter for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 21:1-19. The reading this Sunday speaks about the appearances of Jesus after His resurrection and the reconciliation plus restoration of St. Peter. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must like St. Peter strive to love Christ with our entire hearts and lives. If you'd like to hear more, then give this...2025-05-0411 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallLow Sunday (2025) - My Lord and My GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is Low Sunday in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 20:19-31. However, this is the same reading in the Novus Ordo Mass for this Second Sunday of Easter. I have chosen to use the biblical translation from the Tridentine Missal and therefore have opted to use name for this Sunday from the 1962 Mass. The title of this message comes from the phrase St. Thomas used after seeing and touching our Lord. “Dóminus Meus et Deus Meus” in Lati...2025-04-2710 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallEaster (Resurrection) Sunday (2025) - Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen!Happy Lord’s Day! Happy Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! Today is Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday as I like to call it for all three branches of Christianity this year! The reading comes from the Tridentine Mass for this Resurrection Sunday and is the Gospel according to St. Mark 16:1-7. The reading this Sunday is focused on the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In this Resurrection Message, the focus is on the resurrection of Christ. Christ paid th...2025-04-2013 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallSixth (Palm) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments of GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is Sixth (Palm) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Gospel reading is that which is the Last Gospel for Palm Sunday according to St. Matthew 21:1-9. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbishop John Joseph...2025-04-1332 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFifth (Passion) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Commandments of GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is Fifth (Passion) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from Hebrews 9:11-15 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. John 8:46-59. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...2025-04-0645 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFourth (Laetare) Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Fourth Commandment of GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is the Fourth (Laetare) Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. For those wondering, “Laetare” is a Latin word meaning “Rejoice” in English! Today the Epistle reading is from Galatians 4:22-31 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. John 6:1-15. The following lay reflections will be co...2025-03-3027 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThird Sunday of Lent (Extra), (2025) - Let Saturday be Saturday and Let Sunday be the Lord’s DayIn addition to the reflection given today on the Third Sunday of Lent (2025), I have added a little extension onto the reflection. This addition is not to cause controversy or to upset fellow members of the faithful, but rather to encourage them to sanctify their Sundays instead of doing it on Saturdays. For us Christians, Sunday is the Lord’s Day. No other day of the week can claim this. Saturday was once a day of rest, it is still the seventh day of the week. However, since Christianity be...2025-03-2308 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThird Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Third Commandment of GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is the Third Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from Ephesians 5:1-9 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Luke 11:14-28.The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...2025-03-2320 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallSecond Sunday of Lent (2025) - The Second Commandment of GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is the Second Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Matthew 17:1-9.The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...2025-03-1618 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFirst Sunday of Lent (2025) - The First Commandment of GodHappy Lord’s Day! Today is the First Sunday of Lent for the entire Church, but the readings of the Epistles and Gospels for this Sunday and the next five Sundays (six in total) will be coming from the Tridentine Mass. Today the Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and the Gospel reading is that which is according to St. Matthew 4:1-11. The following lay reflections will be coming from the “The Moral Law - Six Lenten Sermons On The Commandments Of God” by Archbi...2025-03-0920 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallEighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - From Corruptibility to IncorruptibilityHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of 1 Corinthians 15:54-58. The reading this Sunday speaks about the victory we have in Christ. In this lesson, it is discussed how we labor not in vain, but for a just cause, that cause being Jesus Christ! Because of Christ, death has been conquered and sin has been defeated. If we believe this, we will inherit, and go from that which is...2025-03-0209 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallSexagesima Sunday (2025) - From Suffering to GloryHappy Lord's Day! Today is Sexagesima Sunday in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Epistle of 2 Corinthians 11:19-33; 12:1-9. The reading this Sunday speaks about the infirmities of St. Paul and how he gloried in Jesus Christ through his sufferings and what he saw. In this lesson, it is discussed how we should be like St. Paul and rejoice in our infirmities, not in ourselves, but in Christ. “And he said to me: my grace is sufficient for thee: for power is ma...2025-02-2309 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2025) - Place Your Trust in ChristHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Book of Jeremiah 17:5-8. The reading this Sunday speaks about those place their trust in humans versus those who put their trust in God. In this lesson, it is discussed of how me must not trust in fallible men, but rather place our trust in Almighty God. If you'd like to hear more, then give this episode a...2025-02-1606 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFifth Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - The Cockle and the WheatHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 13:24-30. The reading this Sunday speaks about the evil sower who is Satan who comes to sow cockle, that which represents evil, among the wheat, which represents the good.In this lesson, judgement, the modernist agenda, and keeping our eyes on Christ is the main three topics. If you'd like to hear more, then...2025-02-0908 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFourth Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - Jesus Calms the StormHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 8:23-27. The reading this Sunday speaks about when Jesus calms the storm after being asking by the Apostles who lacked faith in the Master of the Sea. In this lesson, the attitude of Christ and His Apostles during this event is examined plus that of how we must place our entire faith and trust in Jesus Christ when the...2025-02-0209 min
The Word of God with Lawrence WestfallAnswering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot - New Podcast (Separate Series)In addition to this podcast, I am launching a catechetical and apologetic branch called “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot.” Soon this podcast and the new one in the making will launch on other podcast networks to further advance the Catholic faith. God Love You! 2025-02-0201 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThird Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - Lord, I Am Not WorthyHappy Lord's Day! Today is the Third Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Matthew 8:1-13. The reading this Sunday speaks about the miracles of the cleansing of the leper and the healing of the Roman centurion’s servant. In this lesson, the cleansing of the leper and the ending of this reading are talked about to a smaller degree in comparison to the healing of the Roman centurion’s servant. The miracle of the...2025-01-2617 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallSecond Sunday after Epiphany (2025) - At Mary’s RequestHappy Lord’s Day! Today is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany in the Tridentine Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. John 2:1-11. The reading this Sunday speaks about the Wedding Feast at Cana. Many know that this is the first miracle performed in John’s Gospel and the first miracle Christ performed. This began the Lord Jesus Christ’s ministry on earth. You may ask: Did anyone prompt Christ to begin His ministry? ...2025-01-1906 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThe Baptism of the Lord (2025) - The Humility of St. John the BaptistHappy Lord’s Day! Holy Mother Church commemorates today the Baptism of the Lord. This episode is focused on the Gospel reading of Year C in the Novus Ordo Missal. The Gospel reading comes from St. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. This episode isn’t focused so much on the baptism of the Lord itself, but rather another important aspect of the reading, that being the humility of St. John the Baptist. May we all learn to imitate the humility of St. John the Baptist when going before the Lord. 2025-01-1203 minThe Word of God with Lawrence WestfallFeast of the Holy Name of Jesus (2025) - Every Knee Shall BowHappy Lord’s Day! It is January 5th, AD 2025 and that means it is time for the beginning of “The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall!” Today officially kicks off this new ministry and this ministry is dedicated to the advancement of the Word of God for the glory of Holy Mother Church and the glory of Almighty God throughout the world. This first addition is from a reading from the Introit of the Tridentine Mass which is Philippians 2:10-11. In this episode I have encouraged kneeling for Holy Commun...2025-01-0503 min
Advent Calendar HouseMama’s Family: Santa Mama🎄It’s 1986, and Santa looks different after arriving late to the mall due to a flat reindeer. Unfold that TV Guide you crafted into an angel centerpiece and join us for a semi-festive Christmas episode of “Mama’s Family” that will have you believing in either Santa or ghosts at the end of it. **** 🎙 Guest:Joe Fulton (Christmas Aficionado) **** 💬 Topics & Tangents:1. “Santa Mama” on the Internet Archive. 2. A Mama’s Family reunion on “Vicki!” 3. Vicki Lawrence sings “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.” 4. Mama’...2024-12-161h 13The Word of God with Lawrence WestfallThe Word of God with Lawrence Westfall - Introduction & TrailerThis is the introductory trailer of “The Word of God with Lawrence Westfall.” This podcast will begin on Sunday, January 5th, AD 2025. God Love You!2024-12-1308 min
Totally Rad Christmas!1983 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Mike and Charlie)What’s up, dudes? 40 years ago, the Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade was broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down!Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas host this 1983 Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. The production was directed by Chico Fernandez. Tinkerbell opened the show, and Cinderella and her entourage processed down Main Street USA. Pinocchio and the Jungle Book crews followed right behind her.The Alice in Wo...2023-09-181h 19
The MATTER Health PodcastHealthcare 2040: The Future of Chronic Pulmonary CareWhat will healthcare look like in 20 years? What should we invest in today to help us get there?MATTER and Baxter present Healthcare 2040, an event series that invites industry leaders working in significantly transformative areas of healthcare to help us explore these questions.Leading up to National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, join us for a critical discussion on the future of chronic pulmonary care. Chronic pulmonary conditions include COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma and more. The prevalence of these conditions is increasing — for instance, in 2019, COPD was the third leading cause of death wo...2022-10-2647 min
The PulpMX.com ShowShow #487 - Hunter Lawrence, Phil Nicoletti, Steve Westfall, Tod Hammock with Michael Lindsay In-StudioA1 is upon us and it's an exciting time. Tonight we prime our selves with a tandem visit with Filthy Phil and Scott Huddleston of Motosport.com. Hunter Lawrence joins us to discuss a cool "mall ride" that he Mirts and Redbull have cooked up. Tod Hammock of the Kicker Arenacross series is on to talk about that series kickoff and Scuba Steve recently retired from Rockstar Husky and he comes on to talk about that choice. Michael Lindsey is in studio!2022-01-045h 11
Startup Geometry PodcastEP 014 Renaissance Mathematicus Thony ChristieThony Christie, historian of science and proprietor of the Renaissance Mathematicus and Whewell’s Ghost stops by to talk about Galileo, Newton, the Copernican controversy, and why it was smart to believe that the Earth didn’t move.
The story of how we came to understand that the Earth was not the center of the Universe is one of the most fascinating stories in the whole of the history of science. The debate over Copernicus’ heliocentric model lasted for centuries, and was carried out by mathematicians, theologians, philosophers and scientists. Observational evidence initially favored a geocentric model, and de...2015-11-101h 23Startup Geometry PodcastEP 014 Renaissance Mathematicus Thony ChristieThony Christie, historian of science and proprietor of the Renaissance Mathematicus and Whewell’s Ghost stops by to talk about Galileo, Newton, the Copernican controversy, and why it was smart to believe that the Earth didn’t move.
The story of how we came to understand that the Earth was not the center of the Universe is one of the most fascinating stories in the whole of the history of science. The debate over Copernicus’ heliocentric model lasted for centuries, and was carried out by mathematicians, theologians, philosophers and scientists. Observational evidence initially favored a geocentric model, and de...2015-11-101h 23