Bethlehem means “House of Bread” in Hebrew, and “House of Flesh” in Arabic. And of course, “mangia” in Italian means “to eat.” And so, Chris Sparks notes, the Child in the manger, Jesus Christ, was born to become food.
A big issue today is whether to receive Holy Communion on the tongue or in the hand. Father Chris Alar, MIC reveals there is much more to add to the discussion. Then hear about iCare, a ministry that assists children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC as he discusses the source and summit of the Catholic faith - the Holy Eucharist, part of his brand-new book, Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed!
Episode 173 with Denise Mercado
Denise Mercado is an award-winning author, blogger, widow, mother, and grandmother. Born and raised in New York, she has traveled extensively as the wife of a U.S. military serviceman. Now residing in Palm Harbor, Florida, she is known as the founder of the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy.
It's essential to reflect on the profound connection between Divine Mercy and the Eucharist, the greatest expression of God's mercy. Father Mark Baron, MIC explains. Then meet Mother of Mercy Messengers, a Marian apostolate dedicated to spreading the message of Divine Mercy across the country, touching hearts and transforming lives.
“I’ve been to a lot of these big events,” said one National Eucharistic Congress pilgrim, “but this one feels different. Something is happening here.” Peggy Stanton agrees.
Episode 152 with Terry Modica
Today, we will discuss Terry Modica's latest book, a study guide on "Ecclesia de Eucharistia," the encyclical on the Church of the Eucharist written by Pope John Paul II. This book is particularly timely during this period of Eucharistic renewal.
When you’re at Mass and you receive Jesus in Holy Communion, guess what? You may also hope to be in holy communion with your departed loved ones, a closer communion and a deeper love than you ever had on earth.
The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Catholic faith. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you” (Jn 6:53). Father Donald Calloway, MIC, reminds us that the Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion – the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord – is transformative, and so we must receive Him worthily, free from mortal sin. Then hear firsthand from individuals on the power of Eucharist in their lives, for it is in the Lord that we find our strength.
Episode 141 with Bishop Athanasius Schneider
A Catholic prelate, Bishop Schneider serves as the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana in Kazakhstan. He is a member of the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra, founded in 1131 in Portugal.
