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Father Anthony seeks to bring the true Catholic faith into hearts through his words and experiences. The Show points to the negative trends of today’s culture in our world and takes notice.
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Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
58 min
Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish, chatting briefly about the weather. Father focuses today on speaking about the Church (Big C) explaining that Catholic is not a denomination, it is the Church. They chat about the differences within our society and how it impacts parishioners, church attendance, church tradition, and society overall. They discuss the need to remain true to Catholicism despite all the challenges faced with today and keep the Church as a reverent and holy place.
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
59 min
Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk through the various types of “Zionism” with one of the corollaries discussing Israel’s right to their homeland. Father Koys plays a segment of Christian comedian, Nate Bargatze who offers insight as to whether Israel has a right to the land they occupy.
Father Koys discloses an art project that he’s working on and discusses St. Boniface’s demonstration of faith in the face of persecution: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/st-boniface-and-the-christmas-tree
Father also plays excepts from Mike Huckabee speaking about Zionism.
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
57 min
Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend, chatting and catching up as we lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time and we dread Monday. Father offers daily prayer and afterwards turns to the readings of this past Sunday. They chat about the Book of Exodus as the people grumble about their situation. The group recognizes how we, the people of today do that also. Father gently reminding us that we take one day at a time and that we focus on God to get through the struggles of each day.
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
1hr 47 sec
Winds of Change for Monday 030926
It must be Monday as Lauretta has two guests for this episode of Winds of Change: Barbara Heil, Catholic convert and Catholic Evangelist. and Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic.
Barbara came home to the Roman Catholic Church in April of 2013. She formed From His Heart Ministries with a desire to see this generation experience the deep love of our heavenly Father.
She has appeared on EWTN’s the Coming Home Network, spoken at the International Eucharistic Conference in Budapest and has appeared on numerous tv and radio programs. Barbara conducts parish missions, revivals, retreats and conferences as well as being a regular Encounter speaker. She is the author “Journey into His Heart and her goal is to live out her “yes” bringing into an encounter with Jesus that changes everything.
Barbara’s Book – Journey into His Heart can be found a
Barbara’s Ministry
Also you are invited to 2 days of Encounter
Friday, March 13th Transformation Night
St. Mary of Celle, 1428 Wesley Ave., Berwyn
Doors open at 6:30pm.
All day Saturday, March 14th be a part of a Transformation Retreat “The Fire of the Holy Spirit” at St Frances of Rome School 1401 Austin Blvd., Cicero.
Doors Open at 8:30am
Dr. Mark Nemo will lead worship.
Register at https://encounterschool.org/Chicago/
Cost is $20.00
Lauretta’s other guest is Joyce Duriga, Editor Chicago Catholic
Lauretta and Joyce Pray 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 as they discuss Epic Fury and remember the sacrifice of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale Kentucky.
Lauretta and Joyce discuss the possibility of President Trump asking President Xi to release Jimmy Lai at their upcoming meeting.
On Thursday, March 19th we celebrate St. Joseph’s Table.
The Novena to St. Joseph is March 10th-18th .
Here is the link to the Novena to St. Joseph https://springsoflove.org/novena-prayer-to-saint-joseph/
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
1hr 2 min
Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby). Father welcomes us and opens with prayer. Alice returns today to continue the fascinating look into the lives of the Saints and their journey through Lent. The book “The Saint’s Journey through Lent” by Rev. Scott Haynes, provide insight into how the saints journeyed through lent with the hope of motivating us into a journey of deeper meaning as we focus on making God the focus, the treasure. These stories show us how the Saints journeyed through Lent and encourage us to do the same. The group hopes to be inspired and to inspire you, the listener, to adopt a Saint and walk the journey of Lent as they would, bringing you closer to God. The book is available at priestleypress.com.
Note: Part I to this feature is Episode #4795 from 02/26/2026
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
55 min
Father Koys takes us on another brain wrinkling journey discussing the conflict in Iran. Father Koys explains dispensationalism. He discusses 4 types of Zionism based on a reading of Jeremiah 49. Father Koys posits that all wars are in some sense religious in nature. Father Koys reads letters from Iranians who have suffered and witnessed persecution in Iran.
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
59 min
It’s Monday and Lauretta talks about 1 Timothy 2:1-2 as we offer prayers, intercessions and thanks to God with respect for Him and all people, specifically kings and those in authority so that we may lead quietist peaceful lives full of devotion as the World is on fire. We recall those 4 Members of our military killed and those injured.
On this Pulaski Day, Lauretta recalls a great friend of the American Revolution and Father of the U.S. Cavalry, Casmir Pulaski, this is a special day in Chicago because of the city’s large Polish population.
Lauretta also references the Jewish holiday of Purim that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people by Queen Esther from annihilation at the hands of Haman as it is recorded in the Book of Esther read in synagogue. Believers are urged to send food parcels and give charity as well as partake in a festive meal and drink some alcoholic beverages from sunset tonight to nightfall tomorrow.
God has purpose for you. You are called, chosen and redeemed for such a time as this. Modern Persia is Iran.
Lauretta invites us to TRANSFORMATION NIGHT, Friday Night, March 13 at St. Mary of Celle, 1428 Wesley Ave., Berwyn. Door open at 6:30.
Then continuing all day Saturday, March 14th, the Transformation Retreat “The Fire of the Holy Spirit.
For information and registration visit https://www.fromhisheart.com/
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
59 min
Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby). Father welcomes us and opens with prayer. After prayer they chat about lent and our ideas around lent before Alice begins to speak about the book she is highlighting today, “The Saint's Journey through Lent” by Rev. Scott Haynes. The book is meant to provide insight into how the saints journeyed through lent with the hope of motivating us into a journey of deeper meaning as we focus on making God the focus, the treasure. These stories show us how the Saints journeyed through Lent and encourage us to do the same. The book is available at priestleypress.com.
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
59 min
Father Anthony regroups today with both Cristina and Tony bringing the show to you live streamed at 10am, with full day streaming available at Podbean Podcast. The group takes the time to catch up after a month of being off. Father leads us in prayer after the first break and then focuses on the season of Lent, the 40 days of preparation leading up to Easter. He tells us this is a penitential season and reminds us that we have a responsibility to be humble and live as God calls us to live, telling us to choose correctly.
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
59 min
It’s Monday and Lauretta has as her guest, Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic. There was a lot to talk about today as Lauretta and Joyce beamed with pride at the grit and talent of USA Hockey taking Olympic gold. Meanwhile, the discussion shifted to cartel violence in Mexico where Americans are asked to shelter in place. It is also the Jubilee Year in honor of St. Francis. As we are in Lent Joyce talks about the First Recorded Practice of Lent and how Pope Leo’s American roots influence his Papacy.