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Listen on Apple PodcastsHappy feast of Bl. Solanus Casey! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to share the story of one of the most unique American saints. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more prophecies about the Messiah in the Old Testament, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more thoughts on Christian anthropology in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for Priests Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: PESTO PORK TENDERLOIN Ingredients 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts 2 tablespoons softened butter 2 cups basil leaves, packed Palmful fresh parsley (optional) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Romano cheese (or use all Parmesan) Olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions Just process everything but oil and seasonings until smooth. Add oil to your liking, starting with 1 tablespoon, then add salt and pepper. Thicker is better for the tenderloins. You can always add more oil later for regular pesto. Pesto stuffed pork tenderloin two ways My friend, Mary Lee Olinger, an Anderson Township reader, shared the first recipe a while back. It has a delicious culinary history, starting with Mary Lee’s friend, Mary Ann Myers. Ingredients for each recipe 1 pork tenderloin, about 2 pounds, trimmed Pesto Garnish for each recipe Romano & or Parmesan cheese – grated Pine nuts (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 for both methods. Method #1: filling the tenderloin Lay tenderloin on cutting board. Starting from the top, cut meat vertically not quite all the way through. What you want is a nice “trough” to fill. Spread tenderloin open a bit, then spoon pesto until it fills (and overflows a bit) cavity. Place, cut side up, in sprayed baking pan. Tie roast in three places to keep it together. Sprinkle cheese and nuts over roast. Method #2: filling the tenderloin Lay tenderloin on cutting board. Starting on thinner end, take a sharp knife and slice horizontally almost all the way through. It will open up like a book. Pound out evenly. Spread pesto to within an inch of edges. Fold over the 2 short edges a little bit. This helps seal the roulade. Roll up, starting at long end. Place, seam side down, on sprayed baking pan. Smear some pesto on top. Roasting for both Bake until done (145 degrees) – in my oven it took 20-30 minutes. Don’t over cook this lean cut of meat, or it will be dry. Rest about 10 minutes, tented. Temperature will rise several degrees. Slice thickly, then sprinkle with cheese and nuts if you like. ***** Information on the new Stanley Rother documentary, American Martyr , can be found at rotherdoc.com. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the importance of these three close friends of Jesus in the Gospel narratives. Guests include Gary Zimak on God’s faithfulness to Elijah, Mike Aquilina on the Marcionite heresy in modern scholarship, and Matthew Becklo on fasting and feasting in the Christian life. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect prayer for the feast of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus O God, whose Son called Lazarus back to life from the grave and was pleased to be a guest in the home of Martha, grant us, we pray, that, faithfully serving him in our brothers and sisters, we, with Mary, may be found worthy to be nourished by the contemplation of his word. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Roxanne Salonen, co-author of Finding Flannery Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of Bl. Stanley Rother! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Msgr. Donald Wolf from the Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma to share his story. Other guests include Steve Ray on Grandparents in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for the Intercession of Bl. Stanley Rother Blessed Stanley our brother, you poured out your life in service and spilled your blood as a witness to the faithfulness of God’s love. Those you loved so deeply and served so completely knew you to be their pastor and their priest, interceding for them as their open door to the presence of Christ. Pray for us now and intercede on our behalf, as we ask you to walk with us on our journey through life, that the redeeming presence of Jesus, might touch us now and restore us to wholeness and peace. I ask in time of need [ state your need ] that your prayer accompany us; may the mercy of Christ, echoed in your ministry and your martyrdom, renew us and bring us the graces necessary to heal our brokenness, illumine our darkness, and restore the losses in our lives, that we may be, finally, one with you in praising God forever in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer from archokc.org. ***** Info on Dr. Benjamin Reinhard’s presentation for the Institute of Catholic Culture can be found at instituteofcatholicculture.org. Msgr. Donald Wolf and the Stanley Rother Shrine are online at rothershrine.org. Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more thoughts on what the Church Fathers had to say about Christian service. Other guests include Dr. John Bishop from FORGE to discuss his program for forming Catholic men, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Albert the Great “Govern my heart O Lord, lest it drift into useless and disordered thoughts. Do not permit me to become excessively preoccupied with anything at all, even matters and concerns that are useful and good in themselves. Temper the affections of my soul so that I may neither love nor hate anything in a way that exceeds due proportions. Let me neither rejoice nor be saddened beyond the measure that is fitting and rational.” ***** Dr. John Bishop is online at myforge.org . Info on Dr. Benjamin Reinhard’s presentation for the Institute of Catholic Culture can be found at instituteofcatholicculture.org. Melissa Overmyer is online at ascensionpress.com/blessed. Fr. John Abubakar, OSA shared about the new Pope Leo Sustainability medal; find out more at villanova.edu. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Charbel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on his legacy as a hermit who’s associated with many miracles. Guests include Andrew Petiprin on why Christians should read myths, Fr. Philip Larrey to continue our conversation on A.I. and Christian anthropology, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for the Sick Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen. ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast pf St. Bridget of Sweden! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her life and legacy. Guests include Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts on solitude and silence from Thomas a Kempis, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how much you should talk about your feelings in counseling, and Rita Heikenfeld with a lettuce-free Summer Bible salad recipe. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Bridget of Sweden O God, who guided Saint Bridget of Sweden along different paths of life and wondrously taught her the wisdom of the Cross as she contemplated the Passion of your Son, grant us, we pray, that, walking worthily in our vocation, we may seek you in all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: LETTUCE-FREE SUMMER BIBLE SALAD Ingredients: Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 nice clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste – we go a bit heavy on the pepper Salad: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 English Cucumber, halved and sliced – we used 2 pickling cucumbers from our garden 15 oz chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 nice avocado, diced Cilantro, chopped to taste 4-6 oz feta cheese, diced Instructions: Whisk dressing ingredients together. Mix salad ingredients together. Pour dressing over salad and very gently mix. ***** Emily Hudepohl is online at covingtoncharities.org. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her legacy as the “apostle to the apostles.” Guests include Amy Fahey on the opening of the sainthood cause of novelist and Nobel Prize winner Sigrid Unset, Gary Zimak on the witness of St. Simon of Cyrene, and Matt McDonald from the National Catholic Register to discuss his article about how various bishops like their coffee. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene O God, whose Only Begotten Son entrusted Mary Magdalene before all others with announcing the great joy of the Resurrection, grant, we pray, that through her intercession and example we may proclaim the living Christ and come to see him reigning in your glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Dr. Chris Hackett, author of Pascal’s Prayers Matt McDonald’s article on how the bishops like their coffee is online at ncregister.com. Amy Fahey’s article about Sigrid Unset is online at firstthings.com. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. Lawrence as the Apostolic Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Deacon Steven Greydanus with a review of the Odyssey, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi O God, who for the glory of your name and the salvation of souls bestowed on the Priest Saint Lawrence of Brindisi a spirit of counsel and fortitude, grant, we pray, that in the same spirit, we may know what must be done and, through his intercession, bring it to completion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Elijah the Prophet! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to discuss why Elijah is one of the most important figures in all of salvation history. Other guests include Msgr. Jason Gray on the miracle leading to Fulton Sheen’s beatification, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen. ***** Dr. Chris Hackett, author of Paschal’s Prayers JD Flynn wrote the foreword for Cardinal Pizzaballa’s new book, The Heart of All Nations Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Shaun McAfee to discuss his new resource on Eucharistic Miracles. Other guests include Laura Strietmann from Miraculous Mom to discuss her fabric designs inspired by the Blessed Mother, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Jerome’s Prayer for God’s Mercy O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You for ever and ever with those who are there. Amen. ***** Laura Strietmann is online at miraculousmom.co. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to discuss his experience of leading pilgrimage groups to Mount Carmel. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on Elijah’s connection to Mount Carmel, and Gary Michuta to explore more Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Morning Offering of St. Therese of Lisieux O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its Merciful Love. O my God! I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: ANY FRUIT COBBLER Double ingredients for a 9×13 pan. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup or so sugar plus a bit extra for sprinkling on top Dash salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup or so milk (enough to make a smoother batter) 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups fresh fruit – your choice Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 and place rack on top (this helps brown the top) Pour melted butter in 8×8 pan or 2 quart casserole. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt. Pour in milk and vanilla and whisk to a smooth batter. Pour batter over butter. Don’t stir. Add fruit, then sprinkle with extra sugar. Bake until top is golden and cobbler bubbles, about 40 to 50 minutes or so. As cobbler bakes, fruit falls to the bottom and batter rises to the top, making a cobbler crust. Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor and Dr. Benjamin Lewis to share more reflections on the Seraphic Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Gary Zimak on wisdom from the letter of St. James on regulating our passions, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the latest regarding the SSPX. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer of St. Bonaventure Grant that my soul may hunger after Thee, the Bread of Angels, the refreshment of holy souls, our daily and super substantial bread, having all sweetness and savor and every delightful taste. May my heart ever hunger after and feed upon Thee, Whom the angels desire to look upon, and may my inmost soul be filled with the sweetness of Thy savor; may it ever thirst for Thee, the fountain of life, the fountain of wisdom and knowledge, the fountain of eternal light, the torrent of pleasure, the fullness of the house of God; may it ever compass Thee, seek Thee, find Thee, run to Thee, come up to Thee, meditate on Thee, speak of Thee, and do all for the praise and glory of Thy name, with humility and discretion, with love and delight, with ease and affection, with perseverance to the end; and be Thou alone ever my hope, my entire confidence, my riches, my delight, my pleasure, my joy, my rest and tranquility, my peace, my sweetness, my food, my refreshment, my refuge, my help, my wisdom, my portion, my possession, my treasure; in Whom may my mind and my heart be ever fixed and firm and rooted immovably. Amen. ***** More information on the High School Club Chaplaincy Conference can be found here. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha! On today’s show, Matt Swaim discusses her courageous conversion and ongoing legacy. Guests include Steve Ray on the witness of Sts. Priscilla and Aquila, Marlon De La Torre on the importance of staying connected to the sacraments, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me thy grace, good Lord, Not to long to hear of any worldly things, But that the hearing of worldly fantasies may be to me displeasant. Gladly to be thinking of God, Piteously to call for his help. To lean unto the comfort of God, Busily to labour to love him. To know my own vility and wretchedness, To humble and meeken myself under the mighty hand of God, To bewail my sins passed. For the purging of them, patiently to suffer adversity. ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to discuss how Christian service is a necessary part of spiritual maturity. Other guests include Stephanie Mann on the idea of the monarch of England being “Defender of the Faith,” and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Chrysostom O Lord Jesus Christ, open the eyes of my heart that I may hear your Word,and understand and do your will, for I am a sojourner upon the Earth. Hide not your commandments from me, but open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of your Law. Speak unto me the hidden and secret things of your wisdom. On you do I set my hope, O my God, that you shall enlighten my mind and understanding with the light of your knowledge; not only to cherish those things which are written, but to do them; For you are the enlightenment of those who lie in darkness, and from you comes every good deed and every gift. Amen. ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss ideas for strengthening your marriage. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Junipero Serra! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share the story of the man behind many of the California missions. Other guests include Ken Craycraft with analysis of what’s been happening at the Supreme Court this week, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the latest involving the Society of St. Pius X. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning! On today’s show, we welcome Jeff Cavins to talk more about adapting the Great Adventure Bible concept for children. Other guests include Steve Ray on the idea of cornerstones in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of Sts. Peter and Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact each of these great saints had on the formation of the early Church. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers, and from Legatus on his experience of working with the Mexican national soccer team leading up to the World Cup. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Carlos Dias is online at legatus.org. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more about the founder of Opus Dei. Guests include Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview Sunday’s Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss the connection between self-knowledge and the virtue of humility. Other guests include Courtney Brown on what Pope John Paul II and Pope Leo have had to say about the dignity of labor, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Thomas More Prayer Give me Your grace, good Lord, to set the world at nought, to set my mind fast upon You. And not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths. To be content to be solitary. Not to long for worldly company, little and little utterly to cast off the world, and rid my mind of all the business thereof. Gladly to be thinking of God, piteously to call for His help, to lean unto the comfort of God, busily to labor to love Him. To have continually in mind the passion that Christ suffered for me; for His benefits incessantly to give Him thanks. To think my most enemies my best friends, for the brethren of Joseph could never have done him so much good with their love and favor as they did him with their malice and hatred. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: EASY REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES For pickles, choose cucumbers with thinner skins, crisper flesh and smaller seed cavities. I would stay away from the big straight 8 type slicing cucumbers. They contain a lot of water and seeds, and may go soft in the brine. Ingredients: 2 quart jars 1-1/4 cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity) 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1- 2 tablespoons sugar or substitute – I used 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups cold water 2 pounds or so unpeeled pickling, Persian, English or your favorite smallish cucumbers, cut into halves or spears or thick slices – enough to fill 2 quart jars 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved 1 teaspoon mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes – optional 16 dill sprigs dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed (not seed) per jar Optional: a few slices colored bell pepper Instructions: Over low heat, combine vinegar, salt and sugar in saucepan. Whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved. Don’t let it boil, just warm enough to dissolve the salt and sugar. Whisk in cold water. Let cool to room temperature or refrigerate brine until ready to use. Put cucumbers and peppers, if using, into 2 quart jars. Dividing evenly, add coriander, garlic, mustard, red pepper flakes, dill, and brine into jars. If necessary, add a bit of cold water to the jars until brine covers cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours, then serve. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month. ***** Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.