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Dec. 3, 2023

[30] Relying on Mary in the Seven Sorrows

In this episode we look to the Seven Sorrows as a way to handle the specific daily stress of life. We can rely on Mary's example and intercession to deal with what Job calls the "drudgery" of life. (Job 7:1)

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Dec. 2, 2023

[29] Looking Back on Sorrow in our Life

The Seven Sorrows of Mary can be a framework for us to use in seeing suffering as blessings in hindsight.

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Dec. 1, 2023

[Episode 28] Overcoming addictions through the Seven Sorrows

This is NOT clinical advice. This is NOT a replacement for counseling or any form of treatment. This episode just shares a focus of prayer intentions in the Seven Sorrows of Mary in order to ask God for strength to overcome a...

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Nov. 30, 2023

[Episode 27] Why pray to Mary?

In this episode we look at some new answers to the old question, "Why pray to Mary?"

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Nov. 29, 2023

[Episode 26] a Shortcut to Forgiveness

In this episode I share a simple way to practice forgiveness. I'm not saying it's easy... I'm just saying it's simple.

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Nov. 28, 2023

[Episode 25] Mary’s example of humility

In this episode we look at Mary's example of humility in the Seven Sorrows.

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Nov. 27, 2023

[Episdode 24]- What word describes you?

In this episode we consider the 7 scenes from Mary's life and what lesson we can draw from that about the legacy we will leave behind.

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Nov. 26, 2023

[Episode-23] the Feast of Christ the King

Today is the Feast of Christ the King, so I share some of the ways Regnum Christi has been a blessing to me and my family.

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Nov. 25, 2023

[Episode-22] probably the most important episode

This is probably the episode that I wish I could get everyone in Ohio, or America, or the world, to listen to. It is about the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16.

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Nov. 24, 2023

[Episode-21] Pius VII prayer

In this episode I share a prayer written by Pope Pius VII. He also established the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in the liturgical calendar. He also shares an interesting connection with me! This prayer is what led to me writi...

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Nov. 23, 2023

[Episode-20] Happy Thanksgiving!

More than just a Holiday message. What is the Greek word for "Thanksgiving"?

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Nov. 22, 2023

[Episode-19] Thoughts from Many hearts

In this episode I share some thoughts about the human condition. I’m no psychologist, but through the Seven Sorrows, we see “thoughts from many hearts” revealed as Simeon prophesied.

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Nov. 21, 2023

[Episode-18] Testimonials

In today's episode I share some testimonials from people who have attended our conferences. Every month, sometimes every week, I get a message from someone who attended the conference months ago sharing how it impacted them. ...

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Nov. 20, 2023

[Episode-17] An amazing story!

In this episode I share an amazing true story that sheds insight into the role of our Blessed Mother.

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Nov. 19, 2023

[Episode-16] the 7 Sorrows in the Old Testament

In this episode we look at how the Seven Sorrows can shed light on some Old Testament scenes.

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Nov. 18, 2023

[Episode-15] 3 keys to praying the rosary

In this episode I share three things which I think are key to praying the rosary well- whether that’s the Seven Sorrows Rosary or the Dominican Rosary.

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Nov. 17, 2023

[Episode-14] How the Seven Promises of Our Lady of Sorrows “work”

In this episode I try to explain how it can be that the promises Mary gives for those who pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary can come about.

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Nov. 16, 2023

[Episode-13] Seven Responses to Suffering and the Seven Sorrows of Rosary

How can a Christian make sense of suffering? Here are seven Christian responses to suffering.

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Nov. 15, 2023

[Episode-12] Diagnosis and Prescription (of the Seven Sorrows of Rosary)

Let’s take a look at the state of the world and see what the Seven Sorrows Rosary has to offer a hurting world.

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Nov. 14, 2023

[Episode-11] the Promises of the Seven Sorrows of Rosary

What are the Seven Promises Mary makes for those who pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary?

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Nov. 13, 2023

[Episode-10] comparing rosaries

How is the traditional, five-decade, Dominican rosary different from the Seven Sorrows Rosary of the Servite Order?

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Nov. 12, 2023

[Episode-09] putting suffering in perspective through the Seven Sorrows of Mary

Through the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, we can put our own suffering into perspective by considering Mary’s Sorrows.

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Nov. 11, 2023

[Episode-08] experiencing Mary’s consolation in the Seven Sorrows Rosary

Through the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, we experience her consolation… as we contemplate her Seven Sorrows.

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Nov. 10, 2023

[Episode-07] living the Beatitudes in the Seven Sorrows Rosary

Through the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, we can live the Beatitudes… as we contemplate Mary’s Sorrows.

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