Winds of Change Show

Episode # 5560 - Father Koys Looking At Catholic Traditions

Due to Father Koys being away, this is a re-air of last Wednesday's show.  Thank you.

Father Koys is back on this first Wednesday in February 2021, and he is once again ready to wrinkle our brains with the topics of the day.  His focus this time is once again on the works of G.K. Chesterton and his book: Catholics And Converts and it looks at traditions and more to the point, Catholic Traditions, those who appreciate tradition and those who yearn for changeless truth.  Chesterton’s book examines these more closely by raising many insightful thoughts along the lines of truth and true faith.  Father Koys also relates this to politicians and what is going on within the government today.      

Episode # 5559 - The Two Tony’s On Recent Events

Due to Father Anthony being in Rochester, this is a re-air from January 12th and one of our most popular shows.  Thank you.

Today on the show, the Two Tony’s talk about all the things that have happened in the past year and weeks that have affected our lives.  These include many things, such as, the Covid-19 Pandemic, the recent elections, and the chaos at the Capital last week.  This raises many points on several things, such as defending the faith, turning to God in these troubled times, how the government is viewed, and as they have talked about before on the show, where is the world going.  The Two Tony’s share their feelings, but Father Anthony expresses not to give up or lose your faith in God and that the need for prayer is very high. 

Episode # 5558 – Celebrating Black History Month: Father Augustus Tolton

Monday with Mary FioRito and Lauretta Froelich and after a quick adventure getting to the show, but okay.  It’s their first show in February and remind everyone that this month is Black History Month and joining the ladies today is Joyce Duriga, editor of Chicago Catholic, the official newspaper for the Archdiocese since 2007 and author of the book: Augustus Tolton: The Church is the True Liberator.  Today, she discusses Father Augustus Tolton, the first identified black American ordained to the priesthood in the United States and how many steps are being taken have Father Tolton become a saint.  Joyce Duriga shares many historical facts about Father Tolton and how important and influential he was in his service in the Church.  For more information on Mary, Lauretta, and Joyce Duriga, visit online at:

Mary FioRito: https://eppc.org

Joyce Duriga: https://www.amazon.com/Augustus-Tolton-Church-Liberator-People/dp/0814644740

Tolton.archchicago.org

Episode # 5557 – Another Visit From The Saint Stanislaus Kostka Students

TGIF and a very cute change of pace today, for joining Father Anthony this time, is 5 students from Saint Stanislaus Kostka Academy here with their teacher Mrs. O'Riley.  Today, the kids discuss with Father Anthony their families and also what grades they are in at Saint Stanislaus Kostka School.  They also talk about experiences and the experience of being students at the school.  They also share their feelings on what they feel grateful for and what it means to be grateful.  They also express their feelings on wearing the mask in school and in their lives.  Father Anthony also talks to them about the many things and people in their lives, in particular, vocations.  The kids also ask Father Anthony some very intriguing questions regarding elements of the church and being Catholic. 

Episode 5556 – The Two Tony’s On The Reality Of Life

TGIAF with the Two Tony’s and they are preparing for the next wave of snow and cold that is coming into the Chicago area.  After the beginning prayer, it’s a sad start with hearing that the grandfather of one of the students at Saint Stanislaus Kostka School passed, raising the reality of what occurs in the Parish and how there is joy and sadness in the world and that people need to grieve for things and people. This also continues on the discussion of life and death and how we are here for a short time on Earth, but that everything is all natural and remind us of the faith.  This also brings up how many are tired of all the virtual and zoom meetings with the Pandemic and want person to person interaction again, which relates to how   

Episode # 5555 – Father Koys Looking At Catholic Traditions

Father Koys is back on this first Wednesday in February 2021, and he is once again ready to wrinkle our brains with the topics of the day.  His focus this time is once again on the works of G.K. Chesterton and his book: Catholics And Converts and it looks at traditions and more to the point, Catholic Traditions, those who appreciate tradition and those who yearn for changeless truth.  Chesterton’s book examines these more closely by raising many insightful thoughts along the lines of truth and true faith.  Father Koys also relates this to politicians and what is going on within the government today.      

Episode # 5554 - The Two Tony’s On Returning To Civility

Due to Producer Nick having a dental procedure, this is a re-air from December 1st and 8th, 2020 and will officially air tomorrow Tuesday February 2nd.  Thank you.

Tuesday with the Two Tony’s on the first day of December and Tony is in better spirits this week than he was last week.  After the opening prayer, the Two Tony’s discuss how the Season of Advent has started, besides Christmas coming up.  But on a different subject, Father Anthony talks about a message from Saturday that he got on his voicemail and that it affected him.  This also raises the discussion to talk about the way things are going and becoming a little disoriented in society, especially with what has happened to Police Officers in New York.  They also talk about the post-election and how so much is being investigated with it, in terms of suspicion of fraud and other things.  To help reflect on this and provide some hope of returning to civility, Father Anthony brings up the writings and works from Abraham Lincoln.          

 

Episode # 5553 - Monday With Two Mary’s

Due to the massive snow storm that hit the Chicagoland area this past weekend, this is a re-air from November 30th, 2020.  Thank you.

Monday with Mary again loyal listeners, for after being away for two weeks, Mary returns to us.  Starting off the show, she is joined by Mary Rice Hasson from The Ethics and Public Policy Center where Mary works as well.  The ladies discuss their Thanksgiving and how it changed this year due to the Pandemic (as well as hoping you all had a good Thanksgiving) and talk about what we as concerned Catholics can foresee coming in terms of some of the political elements that may or may not affect us.  They also discuss some of the potential threats to Religious Liberty that the Church will face under the Biden Administration.  Mary then discusses today’s Feast Day: the Feast Day of Saint Andrew and shares the history behind this Feast Day.  She also talks about how during these tough months, confessions will be allowed for whoever wants to do them.  For more information on Mary FioRito and Mary Rice Hasson, visit online at:

Mary FioRito: https://eppc.org

Mary Rice Hasson: https://eppc.org, www.personandidenity.com and catholicwomensforum.org

Episode # 5552 – The Two Tony’s On Several Issues Again

TGIF with the Two Tony’s once again and they are doing okay, trying to wake up, but doing good.  This leads Father Anthony to discuss some of his very busy schedules and how at times, he has dozed off from exhaustion, as Tony has too.  With this, Jasmin from the administration brings his expresso that he needs.  After the prayer, the Two Tony’s dive right into the discussion on the Union of Christ, which is all connected to God the Father.  They also share several articles on several issues, such as with politics and media.  This again brings to mind the need for prayer. 

Episode # 5551 – The Two Tony’s On Turning And Acknowledging God

Thursday with the Two Tony’s again loyal listeners.  Today, their focus is on how students and teachers have been eLearning since the Pandemic occurred, but also how some are doing In person learning, in particular at Saint Stanislaus Kostka School, with Father Anthony talking about being over at the school this morning.  After the prayer, the Two Tony’s once again discuss all the confusion that is going on and the idea of trust is brought up, as well as trusting God and how the importance of prayer can help with that and feel the presence of God.  This brings to mind how things have changed all over the world due to the Pandemic and Father Anthony stresses everyone, especially parents, to turn and thank God for all that He has provided and that He is with us and acknowledge God.