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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys focuses on sharing reflections on the New Pope, Pope Leo XIV. He considers Pope Leo’s time in Peru and wonders about his view on Liberation Theology and whether Pope Leo was accepting of this theology during his service in South America. He discusses several analogies to help deliver his thoughts on the new papacy and what it may render going forward.
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Lauretta hosts the program and Mary Fiorito joins her as they chat about the amazing experience the conclave is for everyone. Mary shares her experience in Rome at the conclave and together they chat about the New Pope from Chicago and the many connections that are popping up everywhere. Both Ladies hope that this experience brings more people to the joy that is the Catholic church; inviting people who have left to return, asking curious people to take a closer look hoping for greater believe and peace in the world.
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Today we continue to celebrate Habemus Papum: Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope to rise to the chair of Peter. After watching the news unfold yesterday, today, Father Anthony turns to LISTENING to Pope Leo’s words, searching for some key messages. Father happily acknowledges that he has heard those key messages in Pope Leo’s words and is feeling hopeful and inspired.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Today we celebrate Habemus Papum: Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope to rise to the chair of Peter.
We watched and streamed the news unfold, listen here.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys acknowledges the first day of the conclave, a historic moment. While he does not guess who will be the next Pope nor does he explain how the conclave works, he chooses to focus on talking about what is needed in the office of the Papacy. He also encourages prayer for the Cardinals and that we seek the Holy Spirits guidance for them as they select the next Pope.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Father Anthony leads us in daily prayer as well as offering prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as well as for the College of Cardinals and the Conclave. The Conclave to select the 267Th Successor to the Chair of Peter is set to begin tomorrow, May 7th. Today, Father Anthony addresses a question posed to him “Why do we pray if God already selected the next Pope?” He begins by discussing the importance and the inner workings of prayer and the Holy Spirit. Father references the Sunday readings and unpacks just how applicable they are for the upcoming conclave.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Lauretta wishes everyone a happy Cinco de Mayo sharing a bit about the history behind this day then turning her focus to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She informs us regarding the apparition that lead to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and unpacks the story, its impact and the symbolism of the Tilma. She also reminds us that we are still in the mourning period for the passing of Pope Francis and that we continue to pray for the repose of his soul. She briefly discusses the conclave and its details along with reminding everyone to pray for the Holy Spirit to be present with the Cardinals and guide their voting, until such times as we see the white smoke and hear the announcement “Habemus Papam”.
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
TGIF with Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina. Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Cristina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer. Father Anthony leads us in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as well as for the College of Cardinals and the Conclave. On the show today, Father Anthony welcomes Ms. Barbara Labotka, Principal of Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy (Pre-School to 8th Grade). Ms. Labotka shares with us the Summer Programming that is available at Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy. If your interested or know someone with school-aged children interested in a fun, enriching and safe summer go to the school’s website at ststanschicago.org to apply/register for either the summer program or the 2025-2026 Academic school year.
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Fr. Anthony, Tony, and Christina talk about the goings on, people in the Parish, and prayer. Fr. Anthony leads us in much needed daily prayer and in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as well as for the College of Cardinals and the Conclave. On the show today, Father Anthony focuses on letters of the past that were written to Cardinals in regards to the upcoming Conclave of their times. Interestingly enough, the letters could have been written to our Cardinals today, just in a different vernacular, for they definitely apply. Fr. Anthony along with Christina and Tony chat about this and share their thoughts. Father reminds us that Ms. Barbara Labotka, Principal of Saint Stanislaus Kotska Academy (Pre-School to 8th Grade) will join us on the show tomorrow to discuss the school and its programming. Join us and invite others who have school aged children to join us to learn about the programming.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Welcome to a Brain Wrinkling Wednesday with Fr. Tom Koys. Today Father Koys continues his dive into the book, Charity for Sale by Christopher Manion as he takes us takes us a short track back to the 1800’s and unpacks the book as he discusses Liberation Theology. Father Koys invites you to join the St. James At Sag Bridge Church this Sunday for a talk with Dr. Michael Foley from Baylor University. The event is free but please go to their website at historicstjames.org and register