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Why We Love to Read about Food

On the show today… still no King Cake in the Young household. Well… I haven’t made a King Cake, but I have eaten 3 slices from 3 different King Cakes so far. And, no, I did not get the baby. We are talking about why we love to read about food today as I share with you a wonderful article by Christie Purifoy at GraceTable.org. Listener feedback, married couples who are chefs and restaurant owners, Nero Wolfe, and more on The Catholic Foodie Show… where food meets faith!

Full show notes available at CatholicFoodie.com. 

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Ordinary Time Ain’t so Ordinary

On the show today… Why Ordinary Time might be a misnomer, Dr. Brant Pitre clues us in on what to expect in Ordinary Time, and Pope Francis and Eric Neubauer remind us of the importance of our Baptisms and why we might want to know the dates and celebrate it each year… kinda like a birthday. Also on the show, I talk about the movie Julie & Julia and dig into the first have of Chef Alon Shaya’s top 15 “must-try” restaurants in New Orleans. All this and more on The Catholic Foodie Show… where food meets faith!

Full show notes available at CatholicFoodie.com.

Confession and the Year of Mercy

On the show today: a new special bakery doing good work in Bethlehem, Ordinary Time, confession and the Year of Mercy. I also share with you my secret weapon that makes every Monday a happy Monday for me. All this and more on The Catholic Foodie Show… where food meets faith.

Full show notes available at CatholicFoodie.com.

Christmas, Carnival & King Cake

On the show today…

1. It’s still Christmas! The Christmas Season… post by Danielle Bean and video by Fr. Josh Johnson
2. King Cake Making Redoux… with King Cake fun facts, and a cooking lesson from Chef Emeril Lagasse

Full show notes available at CatholicFoodie.com.

King Cakes, Mardi Gras and the Epiphany

On the show today… King Cakes, Mardi Gras and the Epiphany… including the history of the King Cake, King Cake traditions, the Epiphany and how God meets us in the ordinariness of daily life AND does something extraordinary in us… AND my recipe to make a King Cake right in your very own kitchen. All this and more on The Catholic Foodie Show! Listen now! 

Full show notes are available at CatholicFoodie.com!

Connecting the Dots w/ Mark Shea and Rod Bennett

Join Mark and co-host Rod Bennett as they connect the dots on this fine Wednesday evening.

Chalk blessing for your house on the Epiphany.

Resolve to Give Up… But You Gotta Try Shaya!

More resolutions, why I’m resolving to “give up” this year, and talk about Alon Shaya and his award-winning Israeli restaurant on Magazine Street: Shaya. All this and more on The Catholic Foodie Show today! Full show notes at CatholicFoodie.com. Listen below!

Happy New Year 2016!

Happy New Year! 

I put together an exciting show for you today. It’s a new year and we talked New Year Resolutions and the feast of the Epiphany… AND, for all you perhaps newly health-conscious folks, I even shared a healthy recipe with you today: my Lebanese Lentil and Spinach Soup. 

But first… I tackled the elephant in the room. You see it, right? You know the one I’m talking about, right? The big Epiphany elephant? No? Well, let me explain… 

The Church in the United States celebrated the feast of the Epiphany yesterday, January 3rd. But traditionally the feast is celebrated on January 6. You know, the 12 Days of Christmas and all. [This might be the topic of tomorrow’s show, by the way. I’m thinking of calling it Moveable Feasts.] But for now, I’ll just point out the fact that the Church allows national bishop conferences to move certain feast days from their traditional dates to the closest Sunday so that more of the faithful can participate in the celebrations. Personally, I’m not a big fan of this. Truth be told, I’m really more of a liturgical purist… and a historical purist. I like keeping the how and the why of things intact. 

But you can hear more about that by listening to the show.

Episode 24: Former Seeker Kristen Rabideau

    What a privilege to interview Kristen Rabideau. Somehow in her childhood she learned and came to believe that Christ died on a cross to save her and others from sin. I say "somehow" because she was reared in a family that failed to emphasize the importance of faith, however they didn't discourage her from seeking God, either.
    Over time, Kristen would discover that her life was missing something and knew it was to be found through the worship of God, but with all of the options available... where?

Brief Show Notes:
-- Kristen shared that the books Rome Sweet Home by Dr. Scott Hahn and By What Authority from author Mark Shea reflected her own journey.
-- One of Kristen's favorite teachings of the Catholic Church is on redemptive suffering.
-- Kim mentioned that the Blessed Mother's title of Ark of the New Covenant helped her see Mary's important role in salvation.
-- Visit Kristen's website Drawn 2B Creative for free printables and her Printable 3-D Jesse Tree Ornaments ebook!

    Please visit Our Catholic Way on Facebook and leave a review of the show on iTunes. 
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones!

Christmas Novena Day 8!!

Day 8 Today we pray for Holiness!! 

Advent Expectations and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Today’s show features meditations on the meaning of Advent and how your family can enter more deeply into this holy season. I also share with you some stories about Our Lady of Guadalupe… including a recipe to celebrate the feast day. Full show notes are available at CatholicFoodie.com.

Catholic Music Countdown part 2 top 20!

Leo Brown Radio Almost Hour 12/11/15

Join Leo on today's podcast for insight into culture, Catholicism, and current events.

Episode 23: Former Atheist Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP

    Today no one would question the deep faith of Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP. People are often amazed when they discover that the woman who writes and speaks about her love for Christ and His Church, once denied God's existence. But it's her very journey involving skepticism and disappointment that equipped her to pen the book The Prodigal You Love: Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church. She understands firsthand what approaches are most effective in reaching friends and family members who've left the fold.

    Brief Show Notes:
Sister Theresa belongs to The Daughters of St. Paul.
Patheos hosts Sr. Theresa's blog Pursued by Truth.       Kim learns the difference between a sister and a nun.
Be sure to connect with Sr. Theresa on FB and Twitter!
Connect with Kim via the OCW FB page and Twitter.
Have a blessed Advent!


   

Episode 22: Catholic Revert Cristina Trinidad

    As a child, Cristina Trinidad wanted to know what took place in church that attracted so many people from across her Brooklyn neighborhood. Her own family didn't attend, but she was allowed to investigate on her own, so she did. It wasn't long before any thoughts of God were replaced with distractions that were typical among her peers. But in adulthood following motherhood she would discover that God was there all along.

Brief Show Notes:
Cristina mentions St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Cristina shared that she and her husband lived as brother and sister while awaiting an annulment. Annulment FAQ
Find Cristina Trinidad's embroidery work at Handmaid Embroidery.
Find personalized rosaries from Allison Kinyon
Thank you for listening to another episode of OCW! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!!
Please leave a positive review in iTunes and join me next week when I interview Sr. Theresa Aletheia.

Episode 21: Catholic Revert Allison Gingras

    Allison Gingras grew up Catholic, but other than praying the Rosary during thunderstorms, her family didn't practice the faith. Allison would remain lukewarm until an unexpected invitation to a Bible study ignited a fire in her heart. Now, she shares her passion for Jesus, His word and His Church through various forms of media with all who will listen.

Brief Show Notes:
Allison recommends the book The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis.
Find Allison's radio show A Seeking Heart at Breadbox Media.

Episode 20: Non-Denominational Don Johnson

    Don Johnson has always been firm in his Christian faith and has spent most of his adult life reaching out to atheists to share with them the love of Christ. It was through educating himself on how best to reach atheists, agnostics, and skeptics with the gospel message that he discovered that the Lord had a message for him. He was to join the Catholic Church.
    Listen to Don's story and discover how his quest for truth lead him to produce a documentary showcasing others who have walked a similar path of conversion.

Brief Show Notes:
Learn more about Don Johnson and his film Convinced at www.donjohnsonministries.org.
Upcoming guests include Allison Gingras and Cristina Trinidad.
Please join me on FB or send me an email. You'll find my email link at the Our Catholic Way website.

Adoration Radio's guest tonight is NCYC Top Ten winner Derin!!

Stay in touch with NCYC on Facebook!!

Unpacking the Gospel: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel of Mark 12:38-44

In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,

"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes

and accept greetings in the marketplaces,

seats of honor in synagogues, 

and places of honor at banquets.

They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext

recite lengthy prayers. 

They will receive a very severe condemnation."

He sat down opposite the treasury

and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. 

Many rich people put in large sums.

A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. 

Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,

"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more

than all the other contributors to the treasury. 

For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,

but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,

her whole livelihood."