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She has been a swimmer for probably more of her life than not, starting from a young age to club teams to high school to college and even participating today in US Masters Swimming. Plus, she also coached high school swimming, AND she is going to be a judge at CYO swim meets. Along the way, as a student-athlete, she also competed in cycling. She has also come to see the connection between swimming and her faith, which she talks about here. As a wife and a mother, she also has a side business that serves those same roles and is influenced by her Catholic faith.

 

 

Have you ever wondered what the origin of Trick or Treat was? Or why we use the colors black and orange for Halloween? Can Catholics even participate in a holiday so closely associated with the occult? Father John Szada, our Diocesan Exorcist, joins us to unravel the history and traditions of Halloween and how it actually began as a Catholic holiday.

• 08:30 - I can’t find a distinction in seeing the Catholic Church as being practiced as a religion vs it being a cult. 
• 20:07 - I don’t accept the Church’s practice and use of indulgences. 
• 33:12 - I’m Catholic but I’m struggling with the Church stepping up and filling in the gaps when it comes to being pro-life. Why doesn’t the Church step up and help take care of the children financially? 
• 36:26 - I’m still discerning through converting but I struggle with the historicity of scripture and tradition. 
• 45:37 - I don’t believe the bible is God’s. What’s the argument that the bible is God’s word? 

• 12:44 - What is the Catholic Church doing to stop the Chinese government from undermining the Church in China?
• 18:38 - I’m Methodist but looking into the Catholic Church. How should I approach the Church with the synodal talks that I find concerning?
• 24:07 - Do you have any advice on how to approach the sex abuse scandal? I’m going to be entering seminary after college.
• 32:09 - Are you familiar with the bishops in the Netherlands and their plans bless same sex unions? Can you talk more about that?
• 37:06 - Can you talk about Pope Francis and his appointment of pro-abortion Mazzucato?
• 44:42 - Are you familiar with the process of the merger of the Steubenville diocese? Can you talk more about it?

We go into the many ways these evil spirits impact our physical bodies. Time to add some spiritual weapons to the quiver! If you want help with spiritual direction go to https://www.kendravonesh.com/faith-coaching

Join Gary as he discusses the Mass Readings from the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The message is all about humility, especially when it comes to prayer. How do you know if you're praying humbly? Tune in and let's discuss! 

• 05:46 - I’m non-Catholic and am inquiring more about Catholicism. What do I make of the pope and other cardinals and their interactions with leaders of other faiths? 
• 16:41 - Do the souls in purgatory pray for us on earth before they get to heaven? 
• 21:06 - Where in the bible and in the early Church writings does it say that we receive Jesus’ glorified body in the eucharist? 
• 23:25 - Should I remain in the Church if we are all just Christians? 
• 28:38 - If a bishop gets “fired” would he still have the authority to ordain others and administer the sacraments? 
• 31:08 - Why don’t Catholics believe in predestination? 
• 35:28 - An Episcopalian friend asked that if she believes that the Catholic priest consecrates the host, why can’t she receive communion? 
• 40:33 - Why do we need Godparents to receive certain sacraments? 
• 42:22 - How can someone know if they have been relieved from moral culpability due to addiction? 
• 46:20 - What does the Church teach about agnostics who are seeking the truth but haven’t been convinced? Would they lose salvation? 
• 48:55 - Were the people who lied to the Nazi’s about hiding Jews commit a mortal sin? 
• 51:23 - An atheist friend claimed that there are 28 other figures that fit the exact mold of Christ. How do I respond to this? RESOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep-AN7U4OLg 

• 05:46 - What do I make of the pope and other cardinals and their interactions with leaders of other faiths? 
• 11:35 - What’s the response to the accusation that the pope is the figure mentioned in the book of Revelation that will usher in the anti-Christ? 
• 15:38 - Can I safely assume that my devout mother skipped purgatory and went directly to heaven? 
• 17:18 - How authentic is the teaching that Mary will deliver you from purgatory if you wear the brown scapular? 
• 20:31 - Is it reasonable for Catholics to say that governments shouldn’t be involved in marriages and civil unions? 
• 28:48 - Can you point to the biblical evidence for the Eucharist as a sacrifice? 
• 35:54 - Who gave the Latin Church the authority to define the canon of scripture? 
• 44:22 - My son asked me, why do we still talk about purgatory if it’s not in the bible? How do I respond? 
• 50:41 - Are the early church fathers as authoritative as scripture?   

• 02:25 - If you get blessed before you die, do you go straight to heaven? 
• 04:54 - In 1 Cor. 7, St Paul says no one should get married. Can you clarify what he meant?   
• 11:39 - I’m Protestant. Regarding the process of the canonization of saints, and the qualification of bearing good fruit. I see this as flawed because some cultures like Wiccans claim to produce good fruit from worshipping Mary.   How should the process be understood? 
• 20:13 - What are your thoughts on the statement that people have a misunderstanding of Vatican 2 because local churches haven’t properly educated people and implemented the council? 
• 28:58 - What separated the Catholics and the Orthodox? 
• 33:31 - How does one discern when humor is sinful? 
• 40:56 - Can the devil enter souls? 
• 47:17 - At the last supper, did Jesus actually turn the bread and wine to his body and blood? 
• 51:41 - What is the bible verse that Jesus says that his apostles are hearing what he’s saying but not listening? 

• 05:35 - In Genesis it says that there were wild and tame animals but there was no mention of tame and wild animals in the garden of Eden. Could you explain? 
• 08:08 - What’s the best historical evidence that the resurrection happened? 
• 15:42 - How do I correctly explain things to people online? 
• 20:41 - Could you explain the Calvinist idea of total depravity and compare it to the Catholic and Orthodox understanding of original sin? 
• 28:36 - What would you say to someone who says that Catholicism is only one form of Christianity? 
• 35:52 - I’ve come to disagree with a major Catholic teaching. What do I do and should I still be approaching communion? 
• 44:26 - Why do Catholics pray to Mary and not God? 

You will be amazed at how many of the mental illnesses in today's culture are also evil spirits! This is a must listen to episode! If you are still ashamed of something you did in the past, join me and Sonja Corbitt TONIGHT to FINALLY forgive yourself!   It's FREE! Register here   https://amklobe.krtra.com/t/3gw27KRTuFdT?tracking_id1=Kendra 

Tú y yo somos santos inacabados, pero la santidad está en nuestro ADN.

 

El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en https://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2022-10-28

 

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En lugar de permitir que las fuerzas de la oscuridad continúen, deberíamos invadir su territorio con la luz de Cristo.

 

Reflexiona sobre el tema de este audio con la oración de GNM: “La armadura de Dios” gnm-es.org/oraciones/armadura-de-dios/

 

El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en https://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2022-10-27

 

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Se requiere esfuerzo -- fuerza espiritual -- para someterse a la voluntad de Dios, especialmente cuando nuestra voluntad contradice Su voluntad.

 

Reflexiona sobre el tema de este audio con el podcast de GNM: "Ejercicios Espirituales para una Fe Sobrenatural" en https://gnm-es.org/camino39.

 

El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en https://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2022-10-26

 

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Un hombre que ama a su esposa de la forma en que Cristo ama a la Iglesia, es un amante que también es siervo.

 

El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en https://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2022-10-25

 

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La presencia del Espíritu dentro de nosotros no se marchita ni se diluye durante los tiempos difíciles.

 

Reflexiona sobre el tema de este audio con el PalabrasVivas de GNM: "Haz un Examen de Conciencia Usando los Diez Mandamientos" en gnm-es.org/crecimiento-espiritual/10-mandamientos/.

 

El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en https://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2022-10-24

 

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Somos justificados por nuestro amor a los demás.

 

El texto de este audio puedes encontrarlo en nuestra web en: https://gnm-es.org/reflexiones-de-las-buenas-nuevas/?useDrDate=2022-10-22

 

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You and I are unfinished saints, but sainthood is in our DNA.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2022-10-28/

  

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Instead of allowing the forces of darkness to continue, we should be invading its territory with the light of Christ.

 

Reflect more on the topic of this podcast with GNM’s prayer: “Wearing the Armor of God” @ gnm.org/prayers-armor-of-god. For WordBytes on Halloween and other topics of spiritual warfare, see wordbytes.org/occult.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2022-10-27/

     

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It takes effort -- spiritual strength -- to submit to God's will, especially when our will contradicts His.

 

Reflect more on the topic of this podcast with GNM’s audio: "Spiritual Exercises for a Supernatural Faith" @ https://gnm-media.org/spiritual-exercises-for-supernatural-faith/.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2022-10-26/

      

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