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St. Gertrude Parish PodcastFrom Ashes to Love: A Positive Vision of LentIn this powerful Ash Wednesday homily, Father Vincent reframes Lent not as a gloomy tally of sins, but as a joyful response to God's unconditional love. Discover how prayer, almsgiving, and sacrifice help us turn inward to better love outward—transforming our hearts and relationships. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2026-02-2107 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastJesus Raises the Bar: Thoughts, Motives, and True ReconciliationFather John Paul reflects on Matthew 5, where Jesus deepens the commandments: anger equates to murder, lust to adultery. He shares the joy of second graders receiving First Reconciliation and encourages adults to approach Confession with full ownership of sins, deeper examination of thoughts and motives, and true excitement for this sacrament—especially during Lent.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2026-02-2112 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastHoly Hour for PeaceIn this poignant 2026 Holy Hour homily for peace—called nationwide by USCCB President Archbishop Paul S. Coakley—Fr. John Paul confronts pervasive violence: urban bloodshed, gang wars, and the war in Ukraine.Christ’s gift—“My peace I leave with you; not as the world gives”—offers inner tranquility amid chaos and empowers our prayers to advance healing in our nation and world. Join in praying the litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/litany-most-precious-bloodThis podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cinc...
2026-02-0610 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastICE and Immigration: A Catholic ResponseFr. John Paul, the Pastor of St. Gertrude, applies Church teaching and the U.S. bishops' guidance to the immigration crisis, emphasizing justice, mercy, human dignity, ICE's role, and the need for prayer amid heated debates. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2026-01-2319 min
Radio Maria IrelandSent From Nigeria to Ireland – Fr. Enobong Paulinus Udoidiong and Sr. Gertrude from the Céilí CommunityMary`Hooton speaks with Fr. Enobong Paulinus Udoidiong, director of the Céilí Catholic Community, and Sr. Gertrude, about the community’s mission of evangelisation across Ireland. The interview explores Céilí’s origins, its collaborative life of priests, religious, and lay people, and its work through parish missions, school outreach, retreats, and healing services. Fr. Enobong reflects on his journey from Nigeria to Ireland and the richness of community-based missionary life, while Sr. Gertrude shares practical insights into faith-filled school assemblies and parish engagement. The episode offers a warm and hopeful picture of faith in action, highlighting how the Gosp...
2025-12-1018 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastSt. Gertrude the GreatFr. John Paul Walker delivers a homily about the life of St. Gertrude the Great. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-11-1712 min
Saints 365November 16th - St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. GertrudeNovember 16th - St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Gertrude
Saints 365 is a passion project to glorify God and honor His saints. This project is based upon the book The Lives of the Saints (1756-1759) by Fr. Alban Butler. Saints 365 is narrated by Rob Roller, edited by Josh Bach, and produced by Our Local Parish Productions. Funding for this project is made possible by Catholic businesses. Please go to the business directory at OurLocalParish.com to support these generous businesses. Thank you for listening, God bless!
2025-11-1603 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastA Call to HolinessFr. Reginald addresses St. Gertrude on All Hallows' Eve about the way we become saints. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-11-0813 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastAll Souls' Day Sunday HomilyToday, we hear from Fr. Luke about the gift of purgatory, but why is purgatory a gift? This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-11-0812 min
SJBExcelsior PodcastPraying for the Souls in PurgatorySouls in purgatory cannot pray for themselves. That duty falls to us. Deacon Michael gives us four simple things we can do to assist the souls in purgatory:
During the 7 days following All Souls' Day there is a plenary indulgence applicable to the souls in purgatory when you visit a cemetery and fulfill the necessary requirements for a plenary indulgence: https://seton-parish.org/plenary-indulgences-for-all-souls-week-and-the-month-of-november#:~:text=Visiting%20a%20Cemetery%3A%20Visiting%20a,only%20mentally%2C%20for%20the%20departed.
Pray the Rosary for them.
Have Masses said for those who have passed away.
Pray St. Gertrude's prayer: https://prayforsouls.org...
2025-11-0311 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastMemorial Mass for Pregnancy and LossFr. John Paul Walker gives a homily at a Mass offered for those who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy, those who are grieving the mistake of abortion, and those who desire children but cannot have them. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-10-2913 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastOur Lady of the RosaryA beautiful exhortation on the mysteries of the Rosary, and how it is a tool used by God to prune us and grow us in our spiritual life. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-10-1215 min
My First DungeonYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 2 - The Night MarketThe dream merchant Monday invites Gertrude to see the wonders of the fairy market, and schemes to buy her heart…Featuring:Abby Hepworth as “Gertrude” J Strautman as “Monday”Elliot Davis as “Parish”Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your ConciergeHead to our Patreon to hear the cast talkback for this episode as well as two Patreon-exclusive bonus chapters of Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast. Music:stay, won’t you (Main Theme) by Matt DecaroMath Rock Riff by BE/H...
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My First Dungeon[RE-BROADCAST] Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 1 - A Birthday for GertrudeIt’s September 15th! You know what that means. It’s Gertrude’s Birthday! But shhhh! Don’t tell her where the party is…Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.Featuring:Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your ConciergeAbby Hepworth as “Gertrude” Shenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”Elliot Davis as “Parish”Carolyn Page as “Rag-And-Bones” J Strautman as “Monday”Dr. Emily Friedman as “Amelie”M...
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My First Dungeon[RE-BROADCAST] Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 9 - The Pancake WarA battle for the ages: Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast vs. The Hey Kid Hotel. To win, they’ll need to win the hearts of guests and residents alike. Pancakes are thrown and feelings are hurt.Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.Featuring:Brian Flaherty as “The Gaggle of Guests” & Your ConciergeShenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”Michelle Chan Bennett as “Yazeba”Connie Chang as “Sherry Du Sang...
2025-09-231h 32St. Gertrude Parish PodcastHoly Hour for Peace - The Gates of HellFr. John Paul delivers a special Holy Hour message addressing the most recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, as well as other horrendous evils that are too many to count: the Catholic school shooting in Minnesota, the assassination of Democrat state representatives, the humanitarian crises of Ukraine, Russia, and Gaza. And yet, more still could be listed. If you are discouraged or uncertain about our times, this message is for you. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.
2025-09-1912 min
My First Dungeon[RE-BROADCAST] Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 18 - Who Knows How A Garden GrowsAmelie and Sal go head-to-head in a battle over what seeds are sewn in the garden. Is this a fierce competition or a friendly game of Tic-Tac-Toe? A handful of tricksy rabbits—who, of course, wear little outfits—join the fray along with Monday and Parish to decide whose vision for the garden will come out on top.Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.Featuring:Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Conci...
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My First Dungeon[REBROADCAST] Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 7 - The Witch’s Missing ShadowYazeba’s shadow causes chaos throughout the Bed & Breakfast as Amelie, Sal, Rag-And-Bones, Parish, and Yazeba hunt it down. Can they reattach the old witch’s shadow before it scares off the guests?Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.Featuring:Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your ConciergeMichelle Chan Bennett as “Yazeba”Dr. Emily Friedman as “Amelie”Carolyn Page as “Rag-And-Bones” Elliot Davis as “Parish”
2025-09-1147 min
My First Dungeon[REBROADCAST] Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast | Chapter 5 - Another Rainy DayHey Kid is bored and on the verge of a meltdown. It’s up to Parish, Gertrude, and Sal to keep them entertained as rain pelts the outside of the Bed & Breakfast.Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.Featuring:Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your ConciergeShenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”Abby Hepworth as “Gertrude” Elliot Davis as “Parish”Music by:stay...
2025-09-091h 04St. Gertrude Parish PodcastThe Surrender InitiativeThe Surrender Initiative is a special Mass offered for those who have wandered away from the faith, or those who have yet to embrace it. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-08-3112 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastSetting the Earth on FireWhat did Jesus mean when he said, "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing"?This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-08-2914 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Simple Profession of Religious VowsToday, we hear from the Very Reverend Allen Moran, O.P. He is the Prior Provincial for the Dominican Order of the Province of St. Joseph. Fr. Allen delivers a final word of encouragement before the brothers make their temporary vows to the Dominican Order and receive their first assignment. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-08-1613 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastTogether, Alone: Building True Communion in a World of IsolationMore and more people are feeling lonely, isolated, and depressed. Whether these feelings are due to changing family structures, urbanization, technology, work culture, or other factors, loneliness and isolation can have negative impacts on mental and physical health. Human beings are social creatures, and we need community. In this talk, Father Reginald shares how to form the strongest of communities and why true communion is found in the Church.Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies...
2025-08-091h 02St. Gertrude Parish PodcastWhy Jubilees?This talk was given at the Maria Stein Shrine in Maria Stein, OH. St. Gertrude took a group of pilgrims to the shrine, and it was here that Deacon Raphael gave his talk, Why Jubilees?Have you ever wondered, “What is the point of a jubilee?” This is precisely the question that Deacon Raphael intends to answer with his talk, “Why Jubilees?” This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-07-2723 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastHope and PatienceThis talk was given at the Maria Stein Shrine in Maria Stein, OH. St. Gertrude took a group of pilgrims to the shrine, and it was here that the pastor of St. Gertrude, Fr. John Paul, gave his talk titled “Hope and Patience”. What is the relationship between “Hope” and “Patience”? Today, we listen to Fr. John Paul talk about the relationship between hope and patience and how we can truly appreciate the Jubilee year.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and...
2025-07-2730 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastI'll Sleep When I'm Dead: Finding Rest in a Fast-Paced WorldDo you—consciously or subconsciously—fill every moment of your day with activities? Are you a workaholic, an over-scheduler, or always on the go? Do you make time for rest and leisure? For prayer? As Brother Raphael reveals, it's in the silence that we hear the voice of God in our lives. So how do we slow down and make time for real, restorative recreation with God?Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Fri...
2025-07-2752 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastYou Do You: Seeking Truth in a Relative WorldWe live in a culture of self-invention, autonomy, and relativism—there's no objective truth, so I'm going to do what's right for me and makes me happy. Two thousand years ago, Pontius Pilot asked Jesus, "What is truth?" In this talk, Father Titus explains what (or who) Truth is and how to find freedom in obedience to the Truth.Missed Father Titus' talk—or loved it so much that you want to review the content? Click the button below to download and view the slides from his presentation. Drinking With Dominican Talks with SLIDES!T...
2025-07-191h 00St. Gertrude Parish PodcastDoomsday and Doomscrolling: Finding Hope in a Chaotic WorldAmid ongoing wars, political tensions, and more, many people have an impending sense of doom about the future of the world. Doomscrolling--spending excessive time online scrolling through news or other content that makes one feel sad, anxious, angry, etc.—compounds and feeds the issue. Father John Paul shares the solution to this doom and gloom and provides a sense of hope.Missed Father John Paul's talk—or loved it so much that you want to review the content? Click the link below to download/view the slides from his presentation. Drinking With Dominican Talks with S...
2025-07-1646 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastCorpus ChristiToday, we hear from Fr. John Paul as he delivers a homily on the importance of Corpus Christi and the miraculous nature of the Eucharist. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-06-2712 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastPentecost & Fr. Gregory's OrdinationFr. John Paul delivers a homily about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their relevance to the priesthood. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-06-1422 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastHabemus PapamWe have a Pope! Today, we hear Fr. John Paul Walker’s reflection on the election of Pope Leo XIV. This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-05-1319 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastPalm Sunday - The Tale of Two CrowdsThis podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-04-1514 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastLazarus and the ResurrectionThis podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-04-1006 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastParish Mission 3 - The Eucharist, Heaven, and Blessed Carlo AcutisThe overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer O Sacred Banquet, composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and doctor of the Church. In this third talk, Father Patrick invites us to look forward to the glory we were made for, Heaven. Father Patrick also introduces us to Blessed Carlo Acutis and his devotion to the Eucharist. Blessed Carlo will be the first Millennial canonized as a saint. Today's episode is the second installment in a three-part series of talks that were given at our recent Parish mission. Begin lent, right...
2025-04-0141 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastParish Mission 2 - The Effects of the EucharistToday's episode is the second installment in a three-part series of talks that were given at our recent Parish mission. Begin lent, right? A Parish mission is a special opportunity to renew our faith and deepen our relationship with the Lord. This year, we were blessed to have as our mission preacher, Father Patrick Mary Briscoe. Father Patrick is a Dominican friar of the province of Saint Joseph and the editor of Our Sunday Visitor magazine. He is also a co-host of the popular podcast Godsplaning. Fr. Patrick completed his initial studies in theology at the Dominican...
2025-03-2535 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastParish Mission 1 - Memory and the EucharistFather Patrick is a national Eucharistic preacher, a role he has undertaken to support the USCCB-led Eucharistic Revival. The overall theme for these three talks is based on the prayer "O Sacred Banquet," composed by Saint Thomas Aquinas, the great Dominican saint and Doctor of the Church. In this first talk, Father Patrick introduces us to this beautiful prayer and reminds us of the importance of memory in recalling the passion of Jesus Christ. How can recalling the passion of Jesus help us in our everyday lives? How can we find healing and consolation in the cross? Let’s li...
2025-03-1633 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastGetting Ready for LentWhat are you giving up for Lent? Fr. John Paul Walker, Pastor of St. Gertrude, gives you three practical steps to discern what God wants you to sacrifice this year during Lent. You don't want to miss it! This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Visit stgertrude.org for more information.
2025-03-0412 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastPreparing for DeathHow should one prepare for a Holy Death? Today Fr. John Paul Walker brings us to some of the most important teachings in the Church, the teachings on the end of life. With Pope Francis’ declining health, it can be easy to get distracted by the speculation of social media influencers and various news organizations. But how should faithful Catholics behave during this time? How should we prepare for our own death? As you listen to today’s homily, don’t forget to say a prayer for the Holy Father and the Church.
2025-02-2512 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastOn Blessings and WoesFr. John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, explores the paradoxes of Christ's Sermon on the Plain. What does Christ mean when he says, "Blessed are you who are poor," or "Woe to you who have plenty?" Today, Fr. John Paul unpacks these difficulties and provides his parishioners with a way to understand and live them in both the good times and the bad.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. V...
2025-02-1714 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastDo Not Be Afraid!Today we are bringing you a special homily from the Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Joseph, Fr. Allen Moran. Fr. Moran begins his homily reflecting on St. John Paul II’s pontificate, and his famous exhortation “Do not be afraid!”. Fr. Moran reminds us of the significance of these words and why we do not have to be afraid when we are following Christ.This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph...
2025-02-1010 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastCandlemasCandlemas marks the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary, forty days after the birth of Christ. It is also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where candles are blessed, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world, and are often carried in procession to commemorate this event.
This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.
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2025-02-0511 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastSpecial - Praying Corpus Christi with St. Thomas AquinasFr. Luke VanBerkum travels to the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville to give their annual Aquinas Lecture. Join him and the sisters in learning about St. Thomas Aquinas's role in forming the Eucharistic devotion of the Church. You will even hear some singing!
Here are links to the two books referenced during the talk:
"A Gift of Presence: The Theology and Poetry of the Eucharist In Thomas Aquinas" by Jan-Heiner Tuck
"Aquinas at Prayer: The Bible, Mysticism and Poetry" by Fr. Paul Murray, O.P.
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2025-02-0441 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastThe Jubilee Year!!!
The Pope has declared this year a Jubilee Year, but what does that mean for you and your loved ones? Join us as Fr. Luke Van Berkum explores the sacred significance of Jubilee from the Old Testament to the present, revealing how this holy time can transform your spiritual life. Don't miss out on understanding how to make this Jubilee Year truly impactful for your family's faith journey!
This podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of...
2025-01-2811 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastThe Wedding at CanaThis podcast is brought to you by St. Gertrude Parish in Cincinnati, OH, featuring preaching and homilies by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.
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2025-01-2214 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastLight of The NationsHow do the Magi, the Three Kings, foreshadow the oneness that we all have in Christ? Also, how do their gifts point to Christ’s Kingship and His priesthood? Fr. John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, explains.
2025-01-1410 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastHappy Epiphany!Happy Epiphany! The Wisemen have found the Christ Child. Today, we will hear from our parochial vicar, Fr. Luke Van Berkum, as he discusses the nature of gift-giving and how giving and receiving are major parts of what it means to be human.
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2025-01-0713 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastThe Mother of GodIf you have ever been asked questions about the Church’s devotion to Mary or just had questions yourself, you won't want to miss this homily. Fr. John Paul Walker, the pastor of St. Gertrude Parish, delivers a homily to help us understand the history, doctrine, and spiritual application of Mary and her role in salvation history as the Mother of God, Jesus Christ.
2025-01-0511 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastChristmas & The Good SamaritanMerry Christmas! Today we’re bringing you another one of our Christmas homilies. Fr. John A. Langlois is the Prior of St. Gertrude Priory, and his homily is about the Good Samaritan and Christmas. Have you ever wondered how the parable of the Good Samaritan is related to the Christmas story? Listen and find out!
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2025-01-0512 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastMidnight Mass - Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas! Advent is over, and we have celebrated Christmas Day all around the world. Tonight's homily happens at midnight, and Fr. John Paul Walker delivers the Christmas message and explains the divine wisdom of Christ’s entrance into our darkness. How does the wisdom of Christmas encounter us in our difficulties today?
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2024-12-3114 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastAnd He Shall Be...It is the fourth Sunday of Advent and today’s homily is from Fr. John Paul Walker, the Pastor at St. Gertrude Parish. His homily today finds its inspiration from the prophet Micah. Christ is revealed in Holy Scripture to have many titles. Some Christians may even be able to rattle off a few without thinking: the Word, Emmanuel, the Messiah, the Truth, the Way, the Life, and so on. But whether you’re a Christian of many years or you’ve just come into the Church, there is a title that many Christians forget, regardless of their state in life...
2024-12-2311 minSt. Gertrude Parish PodcastFour Ways to Prepare the Way of the LordToday’s homily is titled Four Ways to Prepare the Way for the Lord, and our preacher is Fr. John Paul Walker, the Pastor at St. Gertrude Parish.
At Advent, we often hear the famous words of St. John the Baptist echoing the Prophet Isaiah saying,
“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.”
But what does this mean for you and me?
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2024-12-1711 min
Driving Home the Faith 2024Driving Home the Faith 2024.10.29Today, Karlo Broussard joins Fr. Rob to talk about what it means to ask a saint to pray for you; Aaron Seng from Tradivox introduces a new app that will answer all your Catholic questions, and much more. St. Gertrude Parish is at stgertrude.org Get “The Saints Pray for You” at shop.catholic.com Try out the Master Catechism app at mastercatechism.com Adventure Catholic Leadership Training is at adventurcatholic.com Get “Failing Forward” at sophiainstitute.com The American Life League’s Charity Watchlist is at all.orgSe...
2024-10-292h 00Driving Home the Faith 2024Driving Home the Faith 2024.10.22Today, Professor Ken Craycraft finishes his series on Catholicism and politics; Dr. Christopher Holman and Fr. Luke VanBurkem, OP, join us from St. Gertrude to explain the parish’s monthly Dominican-rite Masses, and much more. Find articles by Ken Craycraft at thecatholictelegraph.com, catholicherald.co.uk, and oursundayvisitor.com Get “Citizens Yet Strangers” at osvcatholicbookstore.com SVDP-Cincinnati is at svpcincinnati.org St. Gertrude Parish is at stgertrude.org Adventure Catholic Leadership Training is at adventurcatholic.com Get “Failing Forward” at sophiainstitute.com The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2025 is...
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Purposely CatholicThe Hillbilly Thomists | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 39In this episode, Bobby and Khalil are joined by special guest, Fr. Simon Teller, from the rising bluegrass band, The Hillbilly Thomists. The Hillbilly Thomists are a group of Dominican Friars that formed together to spread the word of God and connect with others through string band music that's characterized by its use of un-amplified acoustic instruments, free improvisation, and close, high-pitched harmonies. The guys dive into the band's origin, how it's received, and why these men have chosen to use music as a conduit for faith!
Background on Fr. Simon Teller:
Fr. Simon Teller grew up in Cincinnati...
2024-08-2357 min
Ask A Priest Live8/12/24 - Fr. Anthony AmatoFr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. In Today's Show Can the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and St. Gertrude be said on Rosary beads?
Can a Missionary of Mercy priest dispense private vows?
What exactly is a first-class relic?
Is it wrong to ask God for a sign that I'm in a state of grace?
Why do you focus on the matter of the Eucharist and Abortion so much as Catholics?
Why...
2024-08-1350 min
The Thomistic Institute "The Time is Near" and Realized Eschatology | Fr. John Corbett, O.P.This lecture was given on December 1st, 2023, at St. Albert’s Priory.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-eventsAbout the Speaker:Fr. John Corbett, O.P. (St Gertrude’s Priory) is a native of Columbus Ohio. He graduated from Providence College in 1973 and was ordained a Dominican priest in 1980. He received the Doctorate in Sacred Theology from Fribourg University in Switzerland. He has taught moral theology at Providence College, The Josephinum in Columbus and the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. He is c...
2024-05-1049 minThe Thomistic InstitutePatient Endurance in the Face of the Coming of our Lord | Fr. John Corbett, O.P.This lecture was given on December 2nd, 2023, at St. Albert’s Priory.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-eventsAbout the Speaker:Fr. John Corbett, O.P. (St Gertrude’s Priory) is a native of Columbus Ohio. He graduated from Providence College in 1973 and was ordained a Dominican priest in 1980. He received the Doctorate in Sacred Theology from Fribourg University in Switzerland. He has taught moral theology at Providence College, The Josephinum in Columbus and the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. He is c...
2024-05-0849 min
Party of One PodcastFEED DROP: My First Dungeon: Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast: Chapter 1 - A Birthday for GertrudeParty people, this week we've got something extra special for you: a Feed Drop from our friends at My First Dungeon! This is one of my favorite AP podcasts, so I hope you dig it as much as I do. Enjoy!It’s September 15th! You know what that means. It’s Gertrude’s Birthday! But shhhh! Don’t tell her where the party is…Featuring:Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your ConciergeAbby Hepworth as “Gertrude” Shenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”Elliot Davis as “Parish”Carolyn Page as “Rag-And-Bones”...
2023-11-301h 36
Catholic ChicagoCATHOLIC CHICAGO -- Running for the Money, part 1Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Fr. Mike Bradley recently ran his 50th marathon. When Fr. Mike runs, he raises money for the Heart to Heart Ministry at St. Gertrude parish on Chicago's north side. Fr. Mike and Sr. Susan Quaintance are the guests.
2023-10-2431 minCatholic ChicagoCHICAGO CATHOLIC: BEYOND THE HEADLINES -- Running 50 Marathons for CharityHost Joyce Duriga talks with Fr. Mike Bradley, who raises money for the Heart to Heart Ministry at St. Gertrude's parish by running. Fr. Mike just ran in his 50th marathon.
2023-10-2329 min
My First DungeonYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast - A Birthday for GertrudeIt’s September 15th! You know what that means. It’s Gertrude’s Birthday! But shhhh! Don’t tell her where the party is…
Featuring:
Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Concierge
Abby Hepworth as “Gertrude”
Shenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”
Elliot Davis as “Parish”
Carolyn Page as “Rag-And-Bones”
J Strautman as “Monday”
Dr. Emily Friedman as “Amelie”
Michelle Chan Bennett as “Yazeba”
Music:
stay, won’t you (Main Theme) by Matt Decaro
Hey Kid Rap by Austin Antoine
2023-09-151h 37
My First DungeonYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast - The Pancake WarA battle for the ages: Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast vs. The Hey Kid Hotel. To win, they’ll need to win the hearts of guests and residents alike. Pancakes are thrown and feelings are hurt.
Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.
Featuring:
Brian Flaherty as “The Gaggle of Guests” & Your Concierge
Shenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”
Michelle Chan Bennett as “Yazeba”
Connie Chang as “Sherry Du Sang...
2023-09-151h 33
My First DungeonYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast - Who Knows How A Garden GrowsAmelie and Sal go head-to-head in a battle over what seeds are sewn in the garden. Is this a fierce competition or a friendly game of Tic-Tac-Toe? A handful of tricksy rabbits—who, of course, wear little outfits—join the fray along with Monday and Parish to decide whose vision for the garden will come out on top.
Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.
Featuring:
Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Conci...
2023-09-151h 20
My First DungeonYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast - The Witch’s Missing ShadowYazeba’s shadow causes chaos throughout the Bed & Breakfast as Amelie, Sal, Rag-And-Bones, Parish, and Yazeba hunt it down. Can they reattach the old witch’s shadow before it scares off the guests?
Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.
Featuring:
Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Concierge
Michelle Chan Bennett as “Yazeba”
Dr. Emily Friedman as “Amelie”
Carolyn Page as “Rag-And-Bones”
Elliot Davis as “Parish”
2023-09-1548 min
My First DungeonYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast - Another Rainy DayHey Kid is bored and on the verge of a meltdown. It’s up to Parish, Gertrude, and Sal to keep them entertained as rain pelts the outside of the Bed & Breakfast.
Head to our Patreon to hear a cast discussion of this episode and additional episodes of My First Dungeon presents: Gertrude’s Birthday Surprise.
Featuring:
Brian Flaherty as “Sal” & Your Concierge
Shenuque Tissera as “Hey Kid”
Abby Hepworth as “Gertrude”
Elliot Davis as “Parish”
Music by:
stay...
2023-09-151h 05
Advancing Our Church37. Msgr. John J. BrackenPublished: November 03, 2019
Today we finish our coverage of the 2019 International Catholic Stewardship Conference with an interview with Msgr. John J. Bracken. Msgr. Bracken stopped by our booth at ICSC this year, and we had a terrific impromptu interview about his life as a priest and his career not only as the Vicar General for the Diocese of Brooklyn but also as the very first Director of Development. He has been a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn for over 52 years. Msgr. Bracken is a bit of a legend because he literally created the job of a Development...
2023-07-3030 min
Saint Dymphna’s Playbook104: Did Adam and Eve Have Anxiety?Tommy talks about the why God would allow us to suffer from mental illness, introduces listeners to Saint Gertrude the Great, and answers listener questions about how to cope with anxiety-caused nightmares, how to help a daughter experiencing symptoms related to PTSD, and how to engage in our faith when we feel like our local parish isn't doing enough to keep us safe.
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2021-11-1314 min
CCI Radio Hour | Catholic Conference of IllinoisCCI Radio Hour: Oct. 19, 2020Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, gives an overview of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, which the Illinois Legislature is expected to consider in the spring session. Then Chris Ross, an attorney with Catholic Charities USA, discusses the historically-low refugee cap of 15,000 proposed by the federal government for the new fiscal year. Next, Pat Winn of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford reminisces about his nine years at the helm of the agency as he prepares to retire. Wrapping up the show, Fr. Mike Bradley of Chicago shares the "neighborhood version" of the cancelled Chicago Marathon...
2020-10-1900 min
Nerdy Bitches PodcastBooks That Made Us
In this episode (117), Liz and Heather discuss “Books That Made Us.” This includes books from when Tiny Baby Liz and Tiny Baby Heather were young girls who loved reading! See what differences there are, even though they are the same age(ish).
Note: iTunes/Apple has changed their structure so we are no longer able to put the episode numbers in the show titles. Sorry about that…we know it’s a pain in the ass.
Books That Made Us
Long before we began th...
2019-03-011h 04
Member Supported Restoration RadioS3, Clerical Conversations, Ep16: College and CareersClerical Conversations finishes Season 3 by discussing college and careers: what are young people to do in their high school years as they prepare for life on their own.
Bishop Daniel Dolan and Father Anthony Cekada share their many decades of pastoral experience and discuss the importance (or non-importance) of college, the folly of making money your primary object in choosing a career, the importance of being close to your parish and contributing, and perhaps most importantly, the fact that these paths are different for men than for women.
We also discuss how relocation for the sacraments, finding a spouse, and...
2018-07-141h 08
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Loney by Andrew Michael HurleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262962 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Loney Author: Andrew Michael Hurley Narrator: Richard Burnip Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 10, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: The eerie, suspenseful debut novel hailed by Stephen King as “an amazing piece of fiction” and taking the world by storm When the remains of a young child are discovered during a winter storm on a stretch of the bleak Lancashire coastline known as the Loney, a man named Smith is forced to confront the terr...
2016-05-1003 min