Winds of Change Show

Lauretta has as her special guest, former Winds of Change co-host, Mary Fiorito.  Mary talks about attending the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast which was held on March 18^th and 19^th, 2026 in Washington D.C. contributing to America’s celebration of its 250^th Anniversary. Mary and Lauretta highlight the many and varied speakers and their contributions.

Margaret Brennan of CBS News mockery of Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth’s request for prayer for our troops was discussed by Lauretta and Mary.

Mary and Lauretta talk about the tragic murder of Loya student, Sheridan Gorman who was allegedly shot and killed by illegal alien, Jose Medina, Thursday at Tobey Prinz Beach.

ICE lodges arrest detainer against the suspect who has one felony count of attempted 1^st degree murder, three counts of aggravated assault by discharge of a firearm and one felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. ICE has requested this Venezuelan migrant not be released so that he may be taken into custody.

Mary comments on Clair Lei’s update about her father, Jimmie Lei at the prayer breakfast. We ask for prayer for entrepreneur and journalist, Jimmie Lei imprisoned by the Communist Chinese for reporting actual events in Hong Kong.

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Father Anthony with Tony and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father just stepped away from a funeral and he speaks of the grief and the “desire for baptism” in the absence of baptism and the light of God’s world.  Father talks of various saints and their approach to relaxing-letting go. The group spend the time reminiscing about their experiences over the years as the conversation leads them in different tangents, leading the group to feel like today, they are just all over the place. 

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Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby).  Father welcomes us, today is the Feast of St. Joseph.  Father leads us in prayer and afterwards reads and unpacks the gospel reading for today.  He then defers to his guest, Alice who today shares from the book “Love Written in Flesh and Blood” by Fr. Scott Haynes.  In the book, Fr. Haynes leads us in mediation of the Passion of Christ via the medical insight of French Surgeon Pierre Barbet. The book leads us to confront the physical reality of what Jesus suffered through the scourging, crucifixion and the piercing of his side. In the reflections, were meant to be led to an awakening in realization of the cost of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.  Jesus’ sacrificial love for us was truly written in flesh and blood.  The book is available at priestleypress.com.

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Lauretta hosts the program today and shares that today is the Feast of Our Mother of Sorrow and that Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70^th Birthday yesterday.  After speaking to the happenings over the last week, she welcomes her guest host Joyce Duriga, Editor of the Chicago Catholic, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.  In this episode as cohosts, they discuss events happening around the Archdiocese. Joyce chats about a writers retreat that she attended and then shares details/connections to the Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati which were canonized this month.  There’s hope that these young saints can inspire the youth. Lauretta renews her invitation to seek out Encounter Ministry to renew, revive and grow in your relationship with Jesus. You can go to the website at encounterschool.org/Chicago for more information and to register.

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Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby).  Father welcomes us and mentions the positive feedback he’s received regarding the student’s reverent behavior when they attend Church events at other Churches, the effect of the school’s core teachings in Catholicism. After Prayer, Alice returns today to share the book, “The Three Marys at the Foot of the Cross” by Fr. Scott Haynes.  In the book, Fr. Haynes invites women to walk spiritually to Calgary alongside these women.  In the reflections we come to see that feminine love, when tested by suffering, is one of the strongest loves found. We see through scripture, that these women demonstrated fidelity, sacrifice and hope.  Their example shows that when Love remains-God is nearby. The book is available at priestleypress.com.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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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

www.SophiaInstitute.com

Barbara’s Ministry

FromHisHeart.com

Also you are invited to 2 days of Encounter

Friday, March 13^th Transformation Night

St. Mary of Celle, 1428 Wesley Ave., Berwyn

Doors open at 6:30pm.

All day Saturday, March 14^th 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 19^th we celebrate St. Joseph’s Table.

The Novena to St. Joseph is March 10^th-18^th .

Here is the link to the Novena to St. Joseph https://springsoflove.org/novena-prayer-to-saint-joseph/

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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

 

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