Winds of Change Show

Episode #4667 – Generational Group Characteristics & their Implications

TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  After leading us in prayer, Fr. Anthony reviews the characteristic descriptions of each of the generational groups.  The group then discusses the generational labels and their characteristics.  They discuss how they play out in our society, in the family structure and upbringing.  They shed light on how being raised in a family of faith impacts those generational groups tendencies. 

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Episode #4666 – Hebrews, Jews, Israelites: what’s the difference?

Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today Father opens the show sharing his experiences that lead him to think about current times in our society and the impact of the generations.  This leads to a chat regarding generational labels and characteristics of the generational groups.  After leading us in prayer, Fr. Anthony tests Tony and Cristina: What’s the difference between Hebrews, Jews and Israelites? Tune in to learn the response.

 St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

 

Episode #4665 – Father Koys: Rules and Being Christian

Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys briefly chats about his ideas upon his return from his trip to Medjugorje and Rome.  He contemplates his feelings around being in St. Peters Square, thinking back to a time he had a meeting in Rome many years ago, his visit during the service of Pope John Paul II and now with his most recent visit as he waited to see Pope Leo go by in the Pope mobile recognizing the difference in his level of enthusiasm during each of those times.  He then turns his focus to the need for Rules and ends with his conversation, if he had the ear of the Pope and the President.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Episode #4664 – Relationship with and A Reliance on God

Fr. Anthony and Tony talk about the goings on, and people in the Parish. They reminisce on easier times-simpler times.  Father reminds us of what Jesus asked of the disciples and us. We are to live simple lives focused on God. We are to build and maintain a relationship with God and build reliance on Him and Him alone.  When we succeed in doing this, when we are able to rely on God and on God alone, we have peace and inner joy.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

 

Episode #4663 – Life Issues & Pope Leo Jerseys

Lauretta hosts the program today and welcomes two guests: Mary FioRito to discuss life issues and JP Kaplan to promote Pope Leo jerseys to benefit the Catholic Charities.  Mary shares a horrible case on an abortion mishap (GRAPHIC DETAILS-not appropriate for young audiences).  The case is an example of just how horrible these situations can be and how the need for respect for life is critical. JP Kaplan has created a jersey that honors Pope Leo with the sales benefiting the Catholic Charities directly.  If you’re interested in getting a jersey and supporting the Catholic Charities go to www.popejersey.com The jerseys are also available to individual parishes for fundraising purposes. Go to their website for more information.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Episode #4662 – Just talking about Life and Its Many Challenges

TGIF! Father Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today Father opens the show sharing sadness over the priest who took his life, which leads the group to chat about priestly life and the many demands and challenges, especially with the changing times where there are much less priests available.  Father shares about his challenges day to day and transitions to how every person has challenges, there is no escaping and we need to figure out how to face it.  We need to remove focus on self and help others; it is in helping others that we offer healing to them and heal ourselves in the process. In praying and serving others we find healing!

 St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

 

Episode #4661 – Synod with Father Anthony

Fr. Anthony leads with much needed prayer and mentions how we need to focus on starting with prayer.  The group chats briefly about the many tragedies and known needs for prayer, the challenge being how do you decide where to place your prayer focus with so many needs.  Tony arrives and Father turns his attention to the meeting from yesterday “Synod with Father Anthony”. The group focused on sharing the experience of that synod and summarizing the evenings events.

 St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

 

Episode #4660 – Father Koys on Fr. Knox’s Meditation (Reair 04/02/25)

Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys.  Today Father Koys reads a meditation by Fr. Ronald Knox: “A Retreat for Lay People”.  The meditation focuses on facing death-facing fears about death.  Is it ok for people of faith to fear death? He also shares a clip from Guy Gruder, Viet Nam Veteran at the Catholics for Catholics event in Florida about his experiences as a prisoner.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Episode #4659 – Tragedy: Lean on God

Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father Anthony focuses on the tragedy that is currently taking place in Texas. The group is struck with sadness over this unfortunate tragedy.  This leads the group to recall other tragedies and how humanity faces the darkness during these times, cherishing the courage and the compassion that is summoned by those living through these situations and certainly recognizing the Holy Spirit, the Faith and the Lord at the center of it all. Father offers prayers for all impacted by this horrible tragedy that the darkness may be conquered by the light.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Episode #4658 – Getting to Know the Pope through Fr. Tom McCarthy (Reair 06/02/25)

Lauretta hosts the program and has her guest Father Tom McCarthy join her to chat about Our New Pope, Pope Leo the XIV.  Father McCarthy is a personal friend of Pope Leo.  Lauretta guides their chat to highlight things everyday people may want to know about the Pope.  Father McCarthy emphasizes that Pope Leo is a great guy and sees that many want to know if he is one of us….Father McCarthy says, He is! He encourages us to “watch what he does” so we can get to know him better.  Lauretta promotes the Chicago Celebration of Pope Leo that will take place on June 14^th at Guaranteed Rate Field (better known as Comiskey Park). She also reminds us about Worldwide/Nationwide Pentecost Vigil on Saturday June 7^th at St. Luke Church in River Forest, Illinois.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish