Religious Life, Helping the Poor, and St Francis w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames

[@pintswithaquinas]

Would you please like, comment and share to help this interview go further?

[@erinduvic8579]

Seriously, I want to go to a Assisi. I’ve been trying to get there. What would you recommend? I know some of the CFRs. It would be great to have a group go.

[@maggieconser]

​@erinduvic8579 I love this idea! I'm sorry I missed Matt and Cameron's France Pilgrimage. I second the request for an Assisi trip. How about the Holy Land? Maybe a US pilgrimage? Mother Angelica pray for us! 🙏🙏

[@ryanl5817]

Yes I like, will.

[@kathyzacherl3055]

@@pintswithaquinas I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this interview with Fr Mark, I’ve had to stop the interview several times to go back and re-hear the conversation over and over, thank you Matt and thank you Fr Mark. God bless you both 🙏

[@jessicaflaherty1952]

As a mother with 7 children, 3 medically fragile and one with autism and Down syndrome, hearing that being out of control of your life - not in disorder, but actually not being able to be in charge of everything that happens, and that being a form of living poverty, gave me great encouragement to keep doing what I am doing for the Glory of God. It’s not wasted

[@ABB14-11]

I really admire the kind of sacrifice you make.

[@elempoimen]

2:43:27 Thank you for your humility, Matt, but for me at least you’re mistaken. Matt, I’ve mentioned before in these comments that you and Pints have been instrumental in my conversion. Certainly you have wonderful guests who bring new insights to the faith-and yes, they’ve all contributed as well. But Matt, who you are is a huge part of bringing me into Catholicism. Your gut-level authenticity, your willingness to be raw and real with both guests and your audience-these are things that drew me close to the faith. I have an appreciation for the fact that you, as a devout Catholic, sometimes cuss, that you have a drink and smoke cigars, that you’re a jerk as a husband from time to time-but most of all, you’re always seeking to be better, to draw closer to our Saviour. (I’m from the US…but see what I did there? 🤣) Romans 5:20-21 talks about how our sin can ultimately bring glory to God by allowing us to experience God’s grace. So your authenticity shows how God can use us, as damaged “goods” (you and me, my friend) as an effective witness for the Gospel (Isaiah 42:3). Matt, I consider you a friend on the journey. Thanks for being there, being available, being honest, and allowing God to use you. His strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Cor 12:8-9). Much love to you, Matt! Fr. Mark-Mary: I love you, man! Your videos are some of my favorites. When I saw you and Matt paired up, I couldn’t tap on my phone fast enough!

[@pulseaimed]

Saw that 2 Cor verse on Hallow today and I was wondering what it meant. You just explained it. Thank you, brother. Funny how that works

[@lidiaadams9570]

“I’m the worker in the vineyard, not the savior” my goodness my heart felt that and my brain absorbed it. Thank you Jesus, messaged received. What a fantastic conversation! The Lord bless you! ❤❤

[@marycooney4097]

Sometimes we're scandalized by God's patience 🤯🔥that one hit deep

[@Living-in-DFW]

Spent a summer with the CFRs a few years ago. They changed my life. Spent some time with Fr. Mark Mary, Father Isaiah (Brother Isaiah at the time), Father Seraphim, just to name a few. Praise be to God for these priests.

[@sleeplesshead602]

Among the chaotic world situations going on and struggle to find a job, your channel really helps me to navigate my struggle. Be the light is the core of what we believe as a Christian. I am happy to be your subscriber. Thank you, Matt. Keep doing what you are doing. God bless you and everyone in the team.

[@mastereon895]

"or that he loves me in an obligatory way, but doesn't like me" An arrow to the heart. Literally had to pause for a moment because fo how true this rings to me. God bless you Matt

[@shelwhite3411]

You talking about Rayne, Louisiana made my day! I'm from an even smaller town about 30-40 minutes south of Rayne. And yes, it is the Frog Capitol! God bless Matt! Thanks for everything you do!

[@dawnflasch608]

Loved the vulnerability you both showed as you dove into the Franciscan spiritual practices. Really enjoyed this. Please don't underestimate how many lives are changed by what you do. All glory to God.

[@vng121]

I love Fr Mark Mary! Just got through his The Father book. So healing.

[@angelasmith861]

Fr. Mark-Mary, I loved your answer to the question about Fr. Mike. I learn so much from your wisdom. And I’m so grateful that both you and Fr. Mike exist. You open up a completely different dimension in my spiritual life. I kept writing down quotations of things you said during this discussion. Thank you so much for sharing your authentic self with us. ❤️🙏

[@mark-be9mq]

Healthy, Loving, Godly Fraternity in this day and age is rare. The CFRs gift of it to each other, to the world, to God is especially unique & valuable.

[@BeingArtful]

This was a delightful, organically flowing conversation. It's so interesting hearing about the life of the order, the growth of faith within it (rocket ship analogy was perfect) and random off-topics that actually reveal the personalities of interviewer and interviewee. I cannot describe the level of respect I have for the brothers who serve the poor. So wonderfully counter-cultural. St John the Baptist comes to mind- a man not fully understood by his time, to the extent that his demise was radical.

[@aoifemartin989]

LOVE the CFR’s!!!!! They are so solid in the faith, so balanced, and sooo full of joy!!!!

[@Ahnjay_2k]

Left pop behind and went back to classical and baroque. Christians found value in them for years now so will I👍

[@blueanina1975]

same. 😊

[@LOVE-4-EVERYONE]

Or you could just listen to actual Christian music

[@bernadettesolomons1870]

@@LOVE-4-EVERYONEnah!

[@ChristianTheChicken]

@LOVE-4-EVERYONE What are you even talking about? Lmao

[@kateguilfoyle5155]

@@blueanina1975 classical music is primarily Catholic or at least, Christian. Mozart was Catholic, Beethoven -Catholic (devout, despite what Wikipedia would tell you - he wrote prayers and dedicated his work to God); Vivaldi was a priest, Hayden, Corelli etc etc - all practising Catholics (although they try to diminish their Catholicism). Handel and Bach were Lutheran - Bach was the Kappelmeister of four churches. Their creativity was the result of the transcendence of the Catholic faith. They expressed the beauty of God’s creation. And you cannot listen to Mozart’s Requiem without recognising his musical depth of understanding.

[@thedoctor7223]

I love the CFRs!!! They inspire me all the time. God bless all of you!

[@Xanaseb]

Been with the Bradford Friars of the Renewal on several occasions - they are so good to the local people especially the homeless and marginalised. They did an excellent men's retreat once too which blew me away with the Holy Spirit. There were several Irish Travellers there who made it a unique experience

[@heatherkortenkaemper319]

Father Mark Mary introduced me to living life liturgically during pandemic. He is a wonderful invaluable soul!

[@psalm6273]

Father Mark Mary is a great inspiration! We say The Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Servite 7 Sorrows Rosary every day with him. 🙏 The Grand Tetons in Wyoming and Yellowstone in both Wyoming and Montana is worth seeing.....beautiful!

[@juliekeyes9410]

I’ve been listening to Fr Mark Mary since before Covid, and I’ve been very inspired by his holiness, humility and sincerity. He’s a personal fave! Fr Mike Schmitz is cool too, but very different (in a good way). Not better, just different ❤

[@jesusismysavior2004]

My two favorite podcasters in one place! Can you have Matt on the poco a poco podcast one day? Matt I appreciate ur realness!

[@matthewblanchard3211]

Look at Matt Fradd and Fr Mark-Mary representing South Louisiana. I never thought that would happen. 😂 From 20 minutes south of Rayne, LA!!!!! ❤

[@Theklay1354]

Love the CFRs! Their holiness is so inspiring.

[@medelicityliu7934]

The Holy Spirit and his timing really blessed me with this episode. 🙏

[@Conks9824]

Always love a Matt Fradd interview, really brings the faith alive! Keep it up, as a Catholic across the pond this is an essential lifeline

[@OG-SuperHero]

I love this priest! He's always been great to listen too

[@kristinwannemuehler9757]

My little kids listen to memory work put to music. This is what plays in my head in the middle of the night, haha. I may never forget it. It works on children and adults!

[@erinduvic8579]

Love the CFRs. Love, love, love them.

[@bobandkelly]

Amen!

[@TheCLou111]

Poco a poco vamos a llegar❤

[@cn4492]

I’m with you Matt! All instrumentals. Happens brother. All good

[@SmellsMonochrome]

Watching from Lafayette Louisiana! Lol. Love you guys too

[@acaydia2982]

I’m from Lake Charles. I was scrolling through the comments for this reason.❤😂

[@sarahschnapf7859]

Thank you, Matt & Josiah, for this interview w Fr Mark Mary. I've enjoyed this,friar throughout the yrs w/Ascension Presents and beforehand. I Assisi (ā see see), this will be a stellar discussion. We're blessed to have him as a spiritual Father.✡️✝️🛐🕊📿 JMJ & St Francis of Assisi, pray for us

[@mapinoita279]

Yay! I love Fr. Mark-Mary!

[@Ladyoffidelity14]

I totally understand what you meant about the poor Matt. I've had a lot of experiences like you have where I have to fight with myself internally. I keep having to remind myself of St. Cathrine and St Faustina, who said we should force ourselves to Handel what disturbs us most. I had a history of helping the poor as a cradle catholic and it continued after I left the church. I don't want to go into detail because God asks us not too. But I've housed homeless in my home before, I've given a jacket off my back, I've donated food. I've taken them out for food. I've given car rides. I don't know how safe those things were exactly. My husband got very mad at me for housing them at home that I've stopped doing that now. But even with all of that I still have a hard time touching them sometimes expecially after I became a care aid and started takeing care of people in hospice. Because they trained us on the danger of germs which just gave me my brain more hurdles to jump through to help the poor. I just had to go to confession a few weeks ago for helping a blind man find his way to a restaurant. He stunk badly and I could tell his clothes were dirty too. I helped him get where he was going but I didn't do it by grabbing his hand because I was worried about germs. Instead I pinched the jacket on his shoulder like I was pinching dirty laundry to move it to the trash or something, and I felt like crap about it for a week and went to confession. Next time, I am going to force myself to hold his hand even if it is gross or covered in something. He deserved that from me. I'm ashamed I didn't give it to him.

[@Ladyoffidelity14]

Oh and I made my way back to the church 3 years ago. Sorry left that off and should of said it 😅

[@windsongshf]

As a teen a lot of friends knew all the words to popular songs, but I was always focused on the music. The melodies, harmonies, instruments. As an adult I appreciated classical music, but then fell in love with film music. No words, but lots of beauty, drama and story telling in the music. ❤

[@blackcrayon8]

Josiah’s laugh in the background is just the best

[@brianb1284]

Dude! I stopped listening to music with lyrics recently too for the same reason! lol that’s awesome- I thought it was just me

[@anaclararodas4833]

For me it's by seasons. Some months or weeks I just listen instrumental/non-lyric then I return to the lyrics.

[@Sancti-Fi]

Me too!

[@finishtherace.24]

1:39:36 “I think you guys are my favorite religious order.” “I appreciate that.” *The sight of relief he gave here it felt great to hear, hope he felt a moment of relief when he heard that praise.

[@vincentcorso1688]

About time Fr Mark made it to PWA!!! I feel the exact same way in relation to music Matt. I usurd to listen to any and everything but now I am much more inclined to lyric less songs for the very reason you stated. It very hard for me to get songs out of my head

[@GrantJBratcher]

He just said a town 30 minutes from my house is one of his favorites! Shout out to my Louisiana crew!!!

[@blancagoytisoloagustina5190]

Incredible!! so interesting especially when talking about Saint Francis. I would love an episode with Fr Mark-Mary and Fr Gregory Pine together

[@allhatnocattle]

I Believe in Love is a wonderful book! I give it to all my friends.

[@lauradehart1397]

Go Louisiana!! I’m from New Orleans :)

[@lauradehart1397]

And my grandma is from Rayne!

[@patdonohue2195]

Nice! I’ve been listening to his Chaplet of Divine Mercy from 2020 on KZbin on the way to the gym in the morning.

[@franceshnni7380]

amazing podcast today I hope many people can get to listen..

[@lorna86]

When the desire to judge creeps up: "There go I but for the grace of God"

[@cfrs]

Great discussion guys!

[@mariamaria2751]

Not really the host is a poser

[@OPiguy35]

1:05:00 I’m not crying…you’re crying…Ok I’m crying a bit Thank you, Lord Jesus

[@rockabllyrebl]

This was a terrific episode

[@OPiguy35]

Listening a second time - need another round to help further digest things

[@cathybreaux1684]

Greetings from Rayne, La! So shocked when I heard you mention us. 😂 Love your show!

[@acaydia2982]

Me too! 😂 I’m in Lake Charles. Scrolling through the comments to see who’s representing. ❤

[@MipplesTheLlama]

On the topic of technology, I recently started using grey scale. I heard a talk from a priest about our passions being stirred up by the many bright and flashing colors in our face all day. So far, I can say it definitely makes my phone less enticing as a distraction.

[@ralfbettker-cuza7432]

A very cool idea - thank you!

[@sandywilliams5898]

I love ya matt but it just sounds funny hearing u say "Yall". But as a southerner, I really appreciate u adopting our lingo.

[@twopintsofmilk]

I wasn't aware of the poco a poco podcast. Cheers lads. God bless

[@reneemaldonado4394]

Love SlipKnot love when theses bands come up in conversations. Love you pod cast ❤

[@AMDGBananaBen]

I can somewhat relate, there's something especially beautiful about instrumental pieces (especially as a musician). Also not getting lyrics stuck in your head is kind of nice too haha Edit: Oh Assisi is the best! I went in the mid 2010s, such a relaxed, beautiful and holy place.

[@navebear2965]

I’m from Rayne LA whooo!

[@acaydia2982]

❤

[@Mikeantonacci]

I like that he brought up specific charisms. Sherry Weddell would be a great person to have on Pints, she could go very in-depth about charisms and I think it would be a great topic.

[@nolancoulombe3686]

Such an amazing collab! Very excited for this episode!!

[@TaylorRose91]

Thank you- this was really good ☺️

[@The_table_242]

I relate to not listening to music with lyrics!!! Been that way for a while now. And I’m a musician 😂

[@doodlebug547]

I love Father Mark-Mary

[@brendonhall602]

I can definitely relate to not liking music with words as much as i get older. In my case, it's mainly because in a household with a wife and kids, there is already so much noise that the words just overload my brain. Compared to just nice classical or jazz or lofi in the background.

[@bethanybicewilcox]

I have to sing Jesus Loves Me a few times and then the annoying song leaves my head :). It works!

[@bobandkelly]

My third order fraternity went through Fr Mark-Mary's book, Habits for Holiness together. Most of the point they went through were in there

[@maddywadsworth4312]

I also feel like I’ve gotten to an age where I prefer music without lyrics. I’ve had the same song with words (from Monday) stuck in my head all week.

[@IS-kf4nr]

Awesome interview, thank you!!

[@sporttestimony]

great interview

[@GonzaloAPH]

Best crossover since the Flintstones met the Jetsons.

[@sryxafraidofmonstersx]

as u judge people so do they judge you, thankfully we have Jesus to look uo to to overcome these things

[@nathananthony7385]

Great discussion!

[@mark-be9mq]

Excellent explanation of why there are a number of Franciscan reforms/orders.

[@mariamitchell3879]

Aww gee, thank you for that very kind word, Matt! @pintswithaquinas Someone told me to take a look at this episode. If my memory serves me correctly, actually neither of you were first after Fr. Mike -- I believe we added Jackie and Bobby Angel next, then Matt and then the CFRs but in both your defense was all about the same time and just a matter of who was available to have a camera set up first or in Matt's case... camera(s) due to moving around! ;) I kid. Love to you both!

[@BlueEightySixx]

Matt, I'm a huge metalhead. But I've been going through the most difficult period in my life and marriage. As I have, I have almost completely stopped listening to metal, and I have turned to gregorian chant and classical music. Two genres which I think any Metalhead would be drawn towards with a true appreciation for the music. All thrash has a deep root in classical music by virtue of virtuosity. Mastery of the instrument. No surprise to me that Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield have both taken a turn towards the virtuous.

[@BlueEightySixx]

This has been a period where I have engaged in more prayer and serious prayer than ever before in my life. I have to believe that if my appetites have changed its because they were poor appetites

[@tyler7629]

56:50 Start of a good talking point that I wish would be emphasized more. I'm over 30 now, but I remember my community taking in a bunch of refugees when I was 12-13 (trying to do the Christian thing). The result was higher violent crime rates, drugs, and overall bad influence to the point that, as an adult beginning his family, my wife and I had to leave. Boundaries need to be set and enforced. Unrestricted giving, even when done with good intention, can 100% lead to evil consequences....I'm still not certain how to rectify my experiences growing up with the reality that a larger chunk of people who recieve aid take advantage of said aid and then proceed to cause harm to the broader community. It's a hard pill to swallow if the ask is to sacrifice your kids safety and well-being for the benefit of people who will end up being direct adversaries (spiritually and otherwise) to you and yours

[@pothecary]

If you try to remove coffee from the Friary, you will be met with "compassionate walls" - 😂😂😂 01:55:15

[@JoshuaJohnMusic]

Commenting for the algorithm. And to invite Matt & his family to our wedding in Ohio on January 10th. Cmoooonnn mate😉

[@courtneypollard2770]

Matt, I totally relate to the music thing! And I’m replying because I thought I was alone in that too. I respond very emotionally to music, and when I was young, I loved that rush. I was a punker/metalhead. Now those songs evoke memories because they’re seared into my gray matter :) But overall, the only music I find myself listening to is instrumental or Gregorian chant because I notice how much music yanks my emotions around, and thus my thoughts. I just figured I was getting old! Haha

[@Ladyoffidelity14]

I dont know I think spiritual bypassing looks different for everyone. Like in meditation Mama Mary connecting my miscarriage experiences with her loss of Jesus acctually really helped me heal from that. Granted, I know I had to be in the right headspace to hear that, though. My miscarriage stuff combined with other things that had been going on in my life years ago is what caused me to lose my faith. So when I came back into the faith it was something I tried to stuff down and forget. And its still raw, but Im at a point where it doesnt make me question Gods love anymore so thats good. And I dont think I would of got there without that meditation experience with Mama Mary. I still cant make it through meditation on the sorrowful mysteries without bawling, and if you do see me doing them without bawling its because Im only saying them and not in meditation. Ive learned that people get mad if you cry so that kinda adds a bit of difficulty to prayer. But I dont know how Mama Mary lived through all of that with only Mary Mag and John to help her. She didnt even have Papa Joseph anymore. A lot of her life would of been my worst nightmare. And the only comfort she had was knowing her son was God and in heaven. I dont think that would of been spirtual bypassing for her. And thats what I mean by it looks different. Some people take comfort in the thought of heaven.

[@finishtherace.24]

1:44:43 “When you’re in war, you don’t get caught up in trivialities.” I’ll write that down.

[@Chr1st_has_risen]

Heaven is just another earth really just more real ;)

[@iamhistorygeek]

Matt, I would've never guessed the M.A.C. would've had great steaks. I used to live in STL, MO.

[@nickk4851]

"I don't like sand..." - Anakin Skywalker (aka Darth Vader)

[@youngrupee]

When did thrsdy reveal his name was Josiah?

[@dannydramatic16]

Early July

[@Louisianabayou]

I just assumed he changed his name

[@patrickgraham6306]

Last Thursday, of course

[@Rome_77]

I assume when he felt he had already been doxxed OR passed the period of being cancelled. I assume he wanted to keep a low-profile considering he used to be in Alt-Right White Nationalist circles.

[@benconnolly9883]

What happened to Neil though

[@mylifeasjen8732]

So humble and kind

[@patrickparris8]

1:35:04, "Sorry I'm not supposed to spin." - Fr. Mark-Mary ... 1:35:15 - Matt Fradd spins

[@angrypotato_fz]

2:22:10 Please, could you arrange for Josiah to have a mic again? It's very hard to hear him. And it's quite annoying to listen to one part of a conversation (unless you love listening to people talking through a phone near you)

[@nickbufalinoacoustic]

Great interview! Matt, I love when you bring up heavy metal.!I feel like you need to check out the band Demon Hunter. They are an incredible ministry. Cheers.

[@LoveeeeelyM]

I do relate to you in regards to the music! I hardly listen to music too

[@andrewhartigan5342]

FIRST COMMENT! Hi Matt love your content :)

[@cvn65almaraz]

So Cal in the house!!

[@johannarodriguez3901]

1st: I LOVE Fr. Mark Mary👏🏼 and 2nd: when you said songs get obesessly stuck in your head I find this happening to me now! I actually said yyyeeessssss out loud when you said it. So odd.

[@agentblonde82]

My first car ('78 Gemini Coupe) came with a huge Slipknot stick or the rear window. I knew who they were but wasn't into them. Guys would pull up to me at the lights revving their engines to race, look over an see my little fem, blonde, 4'9 self, and their jaws would drop so far open. It was pretty entertaining.

[@JesusChristEmmanuel]

The Holy King, LORD God, Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord God is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Lord God Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of the Lord God Jesus, the Holy King pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Holy Angel of the Lord God, my guardian dear, To whom the Lord God's holy love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, Rule and guide. Amen. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May the Lord God, the King rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of the Lord God, the King thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. . O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve the Lord God, the Holy King Jesus Christ more and more faithfully every day. Amen. Salve Regina/Hail Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Lord God Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Holy Virgin Mary. Versicle & Response V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of the King Lord God, the Father. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of the Lord God Jesus Christ. O my Lord God Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven especially those who are in most need of Your mercy. Amen. Holy Angel of the Lord God, the King my guardian dear, To whom the Lord God's holy love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, Rule and guide. Amen. The Holy Angel of the Lord God, the Holy King declared to Holy Mary: And she conceived of the Lord God, the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord God, the Holy King is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Lord God Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of the Lord God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Behold the handmaid of the Lord God, the King :Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord God, the Holy King is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Lord God Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of the Lord God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. And the Holy Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord God, the King is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, the Lord God Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of the Lord God Jesus, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of the Lord Jesus God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, the King Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Holy Passion and Holy Cross be brought to the glory of His Holy Resurrection, through the same God Jesus Christ Our Lord and God. Amen. 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord God, the Holy King is with you' (Lk 1: 28) 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb' (Lk 1: 42). Act of Holy Faith O my Lord God, I firmly believe that Thou art one Lord God, in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man and died for our sins and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths that the holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Act of Holy Hope O My Lord God, relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace and life everlasting, through the merits of God Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Act of Holy Love O my Lord God, I holy love Thee above all things with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all good and worthy of all holy love. I Holy love my neighbor as myself for holy love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon for all whom I have injured. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Good Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi The Lord God, make me an instrument of your holy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow holy love. Where there is injury, holy pardon. Where there is doubt, holy faith. Where there is despair, holy hope. Where there is darkness, holy light. Where there is sadness, holy joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be holy loved, as to holy love. For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal life. The Holy King God Lord, make me a channel of thy holy peace, that where there is hatred, I may bring holy love; that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness; that where there is discord, I may bring Holy harmony; that where there is error, I may bring truth; that where there is doubt, I may bring holy faith; that where there is despair, I may bring Holy Hope; that where there are darkness, I may bring holy light; that where there is sadness, I may bring holy joy. The Holy King, God Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted; to understand, than to be understood; to love, than to be loved. It is by forgiving that one is forgiven. It is by dying that one awakens to Eternal Life. The Holy King, LORD God, Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord God is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Lord God Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of the Lord God Jesus, the King pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Holy Angel of the Lord God, my guardian dear, To whom the Lord God's holy love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, Rule and guide. Amen. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May the Lord God, the King rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of the Lord God, the King thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. . O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve the Lord God, the Holy King Jesus Christ more and more faithfully every day. Amen. Salve Regina/Hail Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Lord God Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Holy Virgin Mary. Versicle & Response V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of the King Lord God, the Father. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of the Lord God Jesus Christ. Holy Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in God Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Lord God, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.

[@HB-iq6bl]

Mat Im listening to concert and chant. I'll check out a Playlist of a new music sensation- once.

[@MartinaStC]

Interior Feedom is a life altering book

[@CateplaRazor]

Did not expect the great shoutout to South LA😂

[@michaelbirmingham4111]

😢listening to Father recite Companion to Saint Francis.

[@Ladyoffidelity14]

I really wish there was a podcast on the charisms because I know almost nothing about them.

[@johne2815]

The Catholic Talk Show has an episode about the different religious orders

[@Ladyoffidelity14]

@@johne2815 I'm not talking just about the charisms of the orders that's easy to find. I'm talking about all individual charisms that laity can be blessed with.

[@ralfbettker-cuza7432]

@@Ladyoffidelity14 The let's say "classical" charisms of the Catholic latin west which arose in history are Benedictine (and with it Cistercian and Trappist), Augustinian, Franciscan, Dominican, Carmelite and Ignatian/Jesuit, maybe also Carthusian. Look them up and see what fits your heart and soul. The newer charisms that historically are linked to lay faithful are the charismatic renewal and certain ministries based upon family life.

[@Ladyoffidelity14]

@ralfbettker-cuza7432 And I am interested in learning about the charisms of the lay people / family life since I am not part of any of the orders and given the orders are meant for people who never have kids or family their charisms and mine would be naturally different. Like for example I can't commit to extreme poverty like my patron saint St Francis and safely raise a family (I could live like the third order. But I think you get my point. )

[@ralfbettker-cuza7432]

@@Ladyoffidelity14 I completely unterstand that. As a family father I don’t want to raise my family in poverty, as a physician I don’t have to - and hopefully I can still be a faithful Secular Franciscan. Our rule, for example, doesn’t call for poverty at all and it’s approved by the Pope. Lay spirituality mostly is a form of spirituality of a particular charism of an order adapted to the secular life. The Franciscans, for example, were called Lesser Brothers (Fratres Menores) - still their official title - and their main charism in my opinion is not being poor, it’s seeing everybody as equal, everybody as brother and sister, even creation itself. Thus the Franciscan charism is not “working with the poor” as if they were an object of pastoral care but being on the same level with them, no hierarchical understanding of “us” and “them”. We are all brothers and sisters. It’s by far more an attitude than action.