Episodes

Thursday May 14, 2020
Reflexión de las Buenas Nuevas del Jueves 21 de Mayo, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Sólo viendo a Jesús como la verdadera fuente de alegría es que podremos encontrar esperanza, sanación y felicidad duradera.
El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en http://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2020-05-21.
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Thursday May 14, 2020
Reflexión de las Buenas Nuevas del Miércoles 20 de Mayo, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Cuanto más viva es nuestra relación con el Espíritu, más detestamos la idea de ofender al Señor.
El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en http://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2020-05-20.
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Thursday May 14, 2020
Reflexión de las Buenas Nuevas del Martes 19 de Mayo, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Debemos dejar de lado lo familiar para experimentar los dones más grandes que Dios tiene en mente para nosotros.
El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en http://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2020-05-19.
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Thursday May 14, 2020
Reflexión de las Buenas Nuevas del Lunes 18 de Mayo, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Somos capaces de hacer lo que el Padre nos pide si confiamos en el Espíritu Santo.
El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en http://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2020-05-18.
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Thursday May 14, 2020
Reflexión de las Buenas Nuevas del Domingo 17 de Mayo, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
El Espíritu Santo siempre estará con nosotros cuando necesitemos ser defendidos, diciéndonos la verdad sobre nuestra bondad.
El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en http://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2020-05-16.
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Thursday May 14, 2020
Love ... It Makes Such A Difference! 😇
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
When you do things for people because you love them, it's different, right? That is how we should be with God, with love in our actions, words and thoughts. His grace will flow into us allowing us to love others even more. God is love....and is so good!

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Manage Your Money God's Way - Retiring During a Recession
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Planning retirement while there is a recession can be tricky. Start by looking at your current monthly expenses. Exclude expenses related to work and include new expenses related to retirement. Subtract the monthly expenses from your monthly retirement income.
If your expenses are more than your income, how much do you need to withdraw from savings each month and how long will your savings last?
Doing these calculations before you retire will either bring you peace of mind or the realization that retirement needs to be delayed.
The Compass Blog has more on details to consider if you are retiring during a down market.

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Money Stories - Faith and Finances
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Allison Gingras shares the story about her financial journey. Allison realized the extent of her debt when the bank refused to extend her any more credit. Around the same time, she met the co-founders of Compass Catholic Ministries, Jon and Evelyn Bean. They presented her with the opportunity to participate in a Compass Catholic Bible study, which she now credits for her much of her family's financial wellness. It hasn't always been easy but now Allison can use her family's financial journey to glorify God.

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Catholic Answers Live - Open Forum
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.
Questions Covered:
- 01:56 - Is it true that if people get an abortion, are they automatically excommunicated from the Catholic Church? Also, does that mean people who commit murder would also be excommunicated?
- 07:50 - Do Catholics and Protestants worship the same God?
- 11:28 - Pope Francis said that the mind of God willed the multitude of religions. Is this true?
- 15:15 - Does baptism of desire give the same graces as baptism and remove the stain of sin?
- 18:09 - Are the three days of darkness really going to happen?
- 21:50 - What is the mark of the beast? Has it already come?
- 31:55 - Why does God allow abuse or torture?
- 41:05 - Are Catholics bound to believe in a certain form of purgatory?
- 43:53 - In Mt. 12:31-32, Jesus says sins can be forgiven in the age to come. Does this mean that sins can be forgiven in purgatory?
- 47:50 - Why is our Church called the Roman Catholic Church and not the Church of Christ?
- 51:11 - My husband is Church of Christ. He wants to know if there really is an unbroken line between Jesus and Pope Francis. Can you help me?
Resources Mentioned:
- https://sqpn.com/category/podcasts/akin/
- Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World: The Third Secret of Fatima ep. 64, The Third Secret of Fatima, Part II ep. 65
- NewAdvent.org
- The Problem of Evil by Jimmy Akin

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Catholic Answers Live - Open Forum
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.
Questions Covered:
- 02:31 - I received absolution over the phone. Was this valid and acceptable?
- 13:17 - What are the Scripture verses that support Catholic faith and works ideology?
- 21:30 - If the company that you work for promotes abortion, what can you do? Is it wrong to work there?
- 33:01 - Does the phrase “our hearts are restless until they rest in you” mean that we can only have the peace of God when we are in heaven?
- 35:36 - I am an atheist and I can’t believe in Genesis. Does the Catholic Church believe in quantum creation or other similar scientific theories?
- 45:40 - I have a younger brother who hates religion. He said the Catholic Church is a farce because they don’t believe in astrology, but they celebrate the resurrection based on astrology. How can I respond?
- 51:55 - Did Mary have other children than Jesus? If not, why is the word “brothers” used and not “cousins”?
Resources Mentioned:
- The Drama of Salvation by Jimmy Akin
- Justification by Faith and Works: https://amzn.to/2WOYV1B
- NCBCenter.org
- Steven Hawking’s Cosmic Slot Machine by Jimmy Akin

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Simply Holy 021: Joy is a Decision: How to Decide to be Joyful
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Being joyful doesn’t just happen. It’s a decision we make regardless of how tough things might be right now. Here’s how to change your attitude, refocus, and become a joyful person with God’s grace.

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Catholic Answers Focus - Love Your Enemies
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
The commandment to love our enemies seems impossible sometimes, especially for those who have been badly hurt. So what does Jesus mean by this commandment? Are we all obligated to follow it? And if we do follow it, what does it mean to love those we don’t feel any love for?

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Catholic Answers Focus - The Early Church Was Apostolic
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
What is apostolic succession? Did the early Church believe in and practice apostolic succession? Find out here, with Tim Staples.

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Holy Smokes Catholic Review: Episode 117: Afraid of Nothing
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Join Fr. Scott Mansfield, Pastor of St. John Vianney, Tony Wilimitis, Director of Formation, and Will Tapia, Director of Development as they give an in depth review of the Gospel from Fifth Sunday of Easter: Afraid of Nothing.
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Wednesday May 13, 2020
Coronavirus: The important shift is what happens within - 5/13/20
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
The anxiety that has bubbled just below the surface capsizing my frightened heart through all the experiences I’ve had during the lockdown has brought me in touch with anxiety issues that are nothing new. They have been woven through my life and have affected me spiritually and emotionally. This may be happening to you. Perhaps you are touching more keenly the wounds of PTSD, OCD, scrupulosity, midlife losses as sands are shifting. Emotional struggles. Grief. Depression. Fear.
I’m reminded of what I was once told by a wise mentor: What is important is not the situation itself, but how we are with these situations that are calling us to doubt, question, and fear ourselves and sometimes life itself.
The realities that we live through can bring on headaches, sleeplessness, dissociation, emotional distress. Sometimes these can last for weeks, months, years. At times we are aware of how all this is wearing on us physically, psychologically, and spiritually. At other times it remains a secret even from ourselves.
Mindful practices, awareness exercises, contemplative presence can help us come home to who we are, as we are, in whatever space we are in....

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Blessed, I'm Blessed!
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
In this podcast, Tony remembers an old friend who when asked, “Ace, how are you?” Would always answer,” Blessed, I’m Blessed!” Let’s look at our blessings.
Scripture:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3-10
Reflection:
If someone asked, “How are you?” Would you answer blessed? Do you feel blessed? What do you think of my friend Ace’s answer?
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Wednesday May 13, 2020
The Frank Friar - Episode 260: Saint Simon Stock Pray for Us
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
May 16th is the feast day of St. Simon Stock. I speak about this saint and his importance in the Land of Carmel. Our parish in the Bronx and is under his patronage. We will have a Mass in honor of him at 9 am est on the Parish Facebook page St. Simon Stock-St. Joseph parish.
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Wednesday May 13, 2020
Do You Have A Schedule🤔
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
I don't have a daily schedule planned out and God told me this morning that I need one! Do you have one?
We all need some guidance each day... Listen in to see what I am talking about! 🥰

Wednesday May 13, 2020

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Catholic Answers Live - Why Are You Pro-Choice?
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Calls:
- 01:03 - I am pro-choice because I think that people should have the legal choice.
- 20:09 - In the Bible, if a man suspects that his wife committed adultery and is with child, then they would perform an abortion with the bitter water. How do you explain that?
- 34:43 - I am pro-choice because the Catholic Church doesn’t support healthcare for all. If you can’t afford a child, you shouldn’t have a child.
- 46:06 - I am pro-choice because it is wrong to legislate a woman’s body.

