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Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the FatherStories of Freedom: Fr. Boniface Hicks' 2017 Interview of Bishop David O'Connell on WAOB RadioDuring the next few weeks, we're going to be reflecting on the Lenten gospel passages and having some special guests as well, so that we can really prepare ourselves for this season.Today though, we want to do something a little different. Recently, all of us at Heart of the Father Ministries were shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Bishop David O'Connell, an Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Bishop Dave was a servant of the poor, the immigrant, and the marginalized. He spent most of his priesthood lo...2023-03-0234 min
Ambient AudioRestful Stream | Delta Waves: Binaural BeatsTake some time to rest, sleep and heal with this original Delta Waves Binaural Beats by WAOB® Audio Theatre. Listen in the background for the gentle sounds of rushing water.2022-04-2500 min
The Table of ContentA Review of A Christmas CarolIn this episode Michael Steele and Albert Saenz look back at WAOB® Audio Theatre's recording of the Charles Dicken's Classic, A Christmas Carol. They'll talk production and why this classic is still relevant today.2021-12-2527 min
The Table of ContentA Review of MisSpelled Episode 1Albert and Michael review the fantasy series by WAOB® Audio Theatre. They take a look at Episode 1: Forget While the Getting is Good.2021-10-0228 min
Ambient AudioBinaural Beats: Delta Waves 3Sit back and chill with this original Delta Waves ambience designed by WAOB® Audio Theatre. These calm, binaural beats are perfect to relax and pray to.2021-08-251h 00
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Matthew Wojtechko, ReaderIn this episode, Albert interviews Matthew Wojtechko, a reader for WAOB® Audio Theatre. They talk about his involvement with the audio theatre and what he hopes to do down the road.2021-05-2923 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Michael Steele, ReaderIn this episode Albert talks with Michael Steele about his contributions to WAOB® Audio Theatre, why he loves literature and the importance of the audio theatre as a good medium for stories.2021-03-2022 min
The Poetry PatchJonahMichael Thimons reads Jonah, by John Henry Newman.2021-03-0401 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Kevin O'Brien, Writer and ActorIn this episode, Albert talks with Kevin O'Brien, a Catholic writer and actor who has a love for the writings of Flannery O'Connor. They'll talk more about Flannery and the importance of her writings.2021-03-0434 min
The Poetry PatchConfessionDana Rizzo reads Confession by George Herbert2021-03-0102 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Christopher Reibold, AuthorIn this episode Albert interviews Christopher Reibold, a Catholic author with a particular love for the Saints. Tune in to hear more from The Saint Story Guy!2021-02-2026 min
The Poetry PatchA ThunderstormTony Chiappetta reads A Thunderstorm by Emily Dickinson.2021-02-1301 min
The Poetry PatchSt. Gregory NazienzenMichael Thimons reads St. Gregory Nazienzen by John Henry Newman.2021-02-0201 min
The Poetry PatchCandlemasDennis Jerz reads Candlemas by John Henry Newman.2021-02-0200 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Joseph Pearce, AuthorIn this episode, Albert talks with Joseph Pearce, an author who has focused much of his attention on gathering the evidence that Shakespeare had a Catholic upbringing and reflected that in his writings.2021-01-0927 min
The Poetry PatchJosephAlbert Saenz reads Joseph, by Gilbert Keith Chesterton2020-12-2901 min
The Poetry PatchA Child's Song of ChristmasDana Rizzo reads A Child's Song of Christmas, by Marjorie L.C. Pickthall.2020-12-2901 min
The Poetry PatchIsaacMichael Steele reads Isaac, by John Henry Newman.2020-12-2901 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Dale Ahlquist, President of the Society of GK ChestertonAlbert interviews Dale Ahlquist, the President of the Society of GK Chesterton. They take time to expand on the life of GK Chesterton and why he is still important.2020-12-2628 min
The Poetry PatchRosa MysticaCate Stuart reads Rosa Mystica, by Gerard Manley Hopkins2020-12-1503 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With David Belczyk, AuthorAlbert interviews David Belczyk, a Catholic author and writer.2020-12-1227 min
The Poetry PatchLittle TreeMariah Betz reads Little Tree, by E.E. Cummings.2020-12-0301 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Nancy Brown, AuthorAlbert interviews Nancy Brown, an author and expert on Frances Chesterton. They speak about Frances' love of Advent and Christmas.2020-11-2830 min
The Poetry PatchFather We Thank TheeJason Leikam reads Father We Thank Thee, by Ralph Waldo Emerson.2020-11-2701 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview With Jason Leikam, Professional Voice Over ArtistAlbert interviews Jason Leikam, a reader at We Are One Body® Audio Theatre as well as a professional voice over artist.2020-11-2719 min
The Poetry PatchTreesTony Chiappetta reads Trees, by Alfred Joyce Kilmer.2020-11-2401 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Sean Reilly, ReaderAlbert interviews Sean Reilly, a reader with WAOB Audio Theatre.2020-11-1412 min
The Poetry PatchSoldier From the Wars ReturningAsher Yautz reads Soldier From the Wars Returning, by A.E. Housman2020-11-1301 min
The Poetry PatchFor the DeadShana M. Buck reads For the Dead, by John Henry Newman2020-11-1301 min
The Poetry PatchThe Lantern Out of DoorsElizabeth Saenz reads The Lantern Out of Doors by Gerard Manley Hopkins2020-10-3101 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Jessica McNulty, WriterAlbert interviews Jessica McNulty, a writer at We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-10-3119 min
The Poetry PatchIntercession of the SaintsTony Chiappetta reads Intercession of the Saints by John Henry Newman.2020-10-3001 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Shana Buck, ActorAlbert interviews Shana Buck, an actor at We Are One Body® Audio Theatre and audiobook reader.2020-10-1719 min
The Poetry PatchLepanto (With Music)Michael Thimons reads Lepanto by G.K. Chesterton2020-10-1210 min
The Poetry PatchGuardian AngelJason Leikam reads Guardian Angel by John Henry Newman2020-10-1202 min
The Poetry PatchSummer ShowerChris Paluzzi reads Summer Shower by Emily Dickinson.2020-10-1200 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Chris Paluzzi, Character ActorAlbert interviews Chris Paluzzi, an actor at We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-09-1813 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Tony ChiappettaJoin Albert as he interviews Tony Chiappetta, a public speaker and audiobook reader.2020-09-0215 min
The Poetry PatchThe Dying Christian to His SoulChristopher Ouellete reads The Dying Christian to His Soul by Alexander Pope2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchShe Who SleepsAlbert and Elizabeth Saenz read She Who Sleeps by Grettelyn Darkey2020-08-1803 min
The Poetry PatchI Wondered Lonely as a CloudJason Leikam reads I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchHere is The Little DoorShana Buck reads Here is The Little Door by Frances Chesterton2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchCarolChris Paluzzi reads Carol by Kenneth Grahame2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchCrossing the Brooklyn FerrySean Reilly reads Crossing the Brooklyn Ferry by Watl Whitman2020-08-1812 min
The Poetry PatchI Hear America SingingTony Chiappetta reads I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchOnly a DadPeter and Carolyn Jerz read Only a Dad by Edgar Guest2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchGrandmother's Battle of Bunker Hill as She Saw it from the BelfryJean Pistentis reads Grandmothers Battle of Bunker Hill as She Saw it from the Belfry by Oliver Wendell Holmes2020-08-1812 min
The Poetry PatchA Bird Came Down the WalkMariah Betz reads A Bird Came Down the Walk by Emily Dickinson2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchA Thing of Beauty is a Joy ForeverMargie Barish reads A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever by John Keats2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchA Dream Within a DreamMariah Betz reads A Dream Within a Dream by Edgar Allan Poe2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchThe Great FigurePeter Wojtechko reads The Great Figure by William Carlos Williams2020-08-1800 min
The Poetry PatchResurrectionDana Rizzo reads Resurrection by Sidney Lanier2020-08-1802 min
The Poetry PatchThe CalvaryGrettelyn Darkey reads The Calvary by Gilbert Keith Chesterton2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchOde On the Mammoth Cheese Weighing Over 7000 PoundsJohn Wojtechko reads Ode On the Mammoth Cheese Weighing Over 7000 Pounds2020-08-1802 min
The Poetry PatchSt. Patrick's DayPaul Fox reads St. Patrick's Day by Jean Blewett2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchIfMichael Steele reads If by Rudyard Kipling2020-08-1802 min
The Poetry PatchThe Cremation of Sam McGeePaul Fox reads The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert W. Service2020-08-1806 min
The Poetry PatchThe Snow ManTony Chiappetta reads The Snow Man by Wallace Stevens2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchValentine's DayDana Rizzo reads Valentine's Day by Emily Dickinson2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchSt. Valentine's Day 1881Dana Rizzo reads Saint Valentine's Day 1881 by Christina Rossetti2020-08-1800 min
The Poetry PatchThe YearTony Chiappetta reads The Year by Ella Wheeler Wilcox2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchThe New Year's MorningMichael Thimons reads The New Year's Morning by Helen Hunt Jackson2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchMistletoeTony Chiappetta reads Mistletoe by Walter de La Mare2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchLittle WomenRhiannon Owen reads Little Women by Louisa May Alcott2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchThe Road Not TakenPeter Wojtechko reads The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchThe Spirits of the DeadJohn Wojtechko reads The Spirits of the Dead by Edgar Allan Poe2020-08-1802 min
The Poetry PatchSaint Crispin's Day Speech from "Henry V"Dennis Jerz reads the Saint Crispin's Day Speech from "Henry V" by William Shakespeare2020-08-1803 min
The Poetry PatchAutumnNancy McKinnon reads Autumn by Rainer Maria Rilke2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchMerry AutumnMichael Thimons reads Merry Autumn by Paul Laurence Dunbar2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchIf You Were Coming in the FallMariah Betz reads If You Were Coming in the Fall by Emily Dickinson2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchA Collection of Poems by Matsuo BashoGrettelyn Darkey and John Wojtechko read A Collection of Poems by Matsuo Basho2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchShe Was a PruneShe Was a Prune, written and read by Eva Rainforth2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchTo PhoebeJohn Wojtechko reads To Phoebe by W.S. Gilbert2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchSonnet 14Grettelyn Darkey reads Sonnet 14 by William Shakespeare2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchWhere They LivedPaul Fox reads Where They Lived by Thomas Hardy2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchWhat Father KnowsEva Rainforth reads What Father Knows by Edgar Guest2020-08-1801 min
The Poetry PatchSuccess is Counted SweetestMariah Betz reads Success is Counted Sweetest by Emily Dickinson2020-08-1800 min
The Poetry PatchPain in LovingMichael Thimons reads Pain in Loving by Robert Mangan2020-08-1803 min
The Poetry PatchHope is a Thing With FeathersMariah Betz reads Hope is a Thing With Feathers by Emily Dickinson2020-08-1800 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Dennis Jerz, Actor and ProfessorAlbert interviews actor and English professor, Dennis Jerz.2020-08-1819 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Elizabeth Saenz, WriterJoin Albert Saenz as he interviews his wife, Elizabeth, a writer and reader for We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-08-0821 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with John Walker, ActorAlbert Saenz interviews professional actor and university professor, John Walker.2020-07-2424 min
The Table of ContentAn interview with Joseph Adams and Jacob Gorsich, professional SFX artistsAlbert Saenz interviews Joseph Adams and Jacob Gorsich, two professional SFX artists for We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-07-0923 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Asher Yautz and Micaela KreuzwieserAlbert Saenz interviews Asher Yautz and Michaela Kreuzwieser about their experience acting in We Are One Body® Audio Theatre's livestream productions.2020-06-1721 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Scott Walton, ActorAlbert interviews Scott, an actor for We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-06-1123 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Joe Potts, Writer and Voice ActorAlbert Saenz interviews Joe Potts about his experiences as a volunteer writer and actor for WAOB® Audio Theatre.2020-06-0519 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Kelsey McIntyre, WriterAlbert Saenz talk to Kelsey McIntyre about what it's like to write for We Are One Body® Audio Theatre2020-05-3017 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Dana Rizzo, Professional Voice Over ArtistThis week, on the Table of Content, Albert Saenz interviews professional voice over artist, Dana Rizzo.2020-05-2219 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Grettelyn DarkeyJoin Albert Saenz as he interviews the staff and volunteers of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-05-1522 min
The Table of ContentAn Interview with Paul Fox; Writer, ActorJoin Albert Saenz as he talks to Dr. Paul Fox about what it's like to write and read for We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.2020-05-0818 min
We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop David Zubik: Giving Thanks Every DayBishop Zubik implores us to have an attitude of gratitude. He reflects on praying the Office prayers throughout the day, specifically the Night Prayer in which he thinks back about what went right and wrong in the day. He says that Thanksgiving shouldn't be a one day national holiday, but an everyday occurance.2020-01-0707 min
We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop Zubik: A 2nd Grader's QuestionBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, reflects on a conversation he had with a 2nd grader who asked him if he missed kissing. Bishop Zubik answered the boy by saying that he kisses every day because when he extends his hands and kisses the altar before the Mass, the action is to represent the humility and love of Christ.
(Recorded on September 13, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop David A. Zubik: The PA Grand Jury Report- One Year LaterBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, talks about the recent clergy abuse in the Church. He also talks about his 5-point action plan that explains what the Church has done and continues to do to repent for the abuse that some people experienced in the Church. Let us remember that when we see Jesus in every broken heart, then we will be a renewed Church.
(Recorded on August 23, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop David A. Zubik: True Heroes of ServiceBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, talks about the recent attacks of violence and expressions of hate and derision towards Pittsburgh police, and how the police who stood against these attacks are true heroes of service. Let us pray in thanksgiving for those who run towards danger in order to protect us from harm.
(Recorded on July 26, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop David Zubik: Easter Came EarlyBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, reflects on victory over death. As a child, Bishop Zubik contracted measles, slipped into a coma, and almost died. Bishop Zubik challenges us to fast from the restless "why" questions during Lent and to trust that God has a plan for all of our confusion and hardships.
(Recorded on March 8, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop David A. Zubik: The Consistent Ethic of LifeBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, highlights the importance of upholding the dignity of every human life. He shares two stories focusing on the tragic practices of slavery and the death penalty. In both stories, the outspokenness of one individual led the Church to look at “the right to life” with a broad eye.
(Recorded on January 16, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop David A. Zubik: Reaching Out to the Poor and Those in NeedBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, challenges us to take up Pope Francis' call to look beyond ourselves and help those in need. He cites examples of our Holy Father. He also points out how the Diocese of Pittsburgh has been helping the desolate of Peru since the 1950's and 60's.
(Recorded on October 4, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop Zubik: "Easter Us, O Lord"Bishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, encourages us to view Easter as a way of life beyond a liturgical season. We should view it as more a "verb" than a "noun" and make our own the exclamatory prayer, "Easter us, O Lord!" as did many of those who first encountered the Risen Lord!
(Recorded on May 21, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop Zubik: Taking a Stand Against Late-Term AbortionsBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, exhorts us to take a stand against abortion. He focuses particularly on the new law in the state of New York and the proposal in Virginia which would legalize late-term abortions and infanticide. May we defend with renewed vigor the weak, handicapped, and most defenseless among us.
(Recorded on February 8, 2019)
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We Are One Body® Radio - A Kiss of Peace®Bishop Zubik: An Angel of MercyBishop David A. Zubik, as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, highlights the importance of apologizing and making amends. He shares how a stranger approached him and apologized for saying mean-spirited things about him to others. Bishop Zubik was inspired by her humility and forgave her. Let us consider the people who may need an apology from us.
(Recorded on April 8, 2019)
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