Produced from the grounds of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Sparks of Mercy is a conversation about books, words, and God's Word given to us through the Bible, Catholic Tradition, and the created order. Senior Writer/Editor Christopher Sparks interviews Marian Press authors, readers, and just plain faithful folks in order to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to us today.
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Divine Mercy University Podcasts
Explore the fascinating history of Christian mysticism from the early days of the Church until today, featuring Dr. Carlos Eire, T. Lawrason Riggs Professor of History and Religious Studies at Yale University. New episodes are published twice a month, on the first and third Thursday of every month. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us via email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Called to Flourish Podcast covers mental health topics through a Catholic Christian perspective to highlight human dignity and help achieve an integrated healing process of the heart, mind, and soul. It is hosted by Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University (DMU), and Thomas Cronquist, Director of Institutional Advancement at DMU. Divine Mercy University is a graduate school of mental health and spiritual development that integrates Catholic Christian anthro ...
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Father Casey is the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, chaplain for Central Connecticut State University and vocations director of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
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What do two Catholic men who believe in God and love the Church sound like when they have a conversation? Listen to ‘”A New York Catholic Conversation” to hear for yourself. For several years every Thursday morning, Frank Alagia and Deacon John Catalano would have breakfast after the 7am Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and they would talk about things they cared about; the daily Gospel message, the Sacraments, Holy Days, forgiveness, and any number of topics of interest to Catholic people. ...
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The Most Reverend Joseph Naumann of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas,talks and teaches on the Catholic Faith as it pertains to modern life by interviewing Catholics who live out their Faith by servingothers in Northeast Kansas.
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St. Gertrude of Helfta: Constant contact with the Divine
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49:32St. Gertrude of Helfta (1256–1302) was a 13th century German nun who enjoyed constant contact with the divine through her mystical experiences. Known also as Gertrude the Great, her writings were very influential and inspired St. Teresa of Avila and many other mystics throughout the centuries. If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's …
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Part 3: Interior Life/Summer, 52 Weeks with Saint Faustina: A Year of Grace and Mercy with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
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44:56Every Christian needs to be developing their “interior life”--but what is the interior life? Why is it so important? And how do we tend to it, like a garden in midsummer? Best-selling author and EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle offers us answers, insights, and more as she discusses the third section of her classic work of Faustinian spiritualit…
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TAKING GUILT TOO FAR. A guilty conscience can warn us that we've done something wrong, and prompt us to admit our fault and ask for forgiveness. But if guilt becomes a persistent feeling of doubt and uncertainty, a fear that you can never be saved, then it becomes an unhealthy obsession and blocks our relationship with God. That is taking guilt too…
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IS GEN Z DISCOVERING THE CATHOLIC FAITH? After years of secularization and indifference to God and religion, there are real signs that Gen Z is discovering the beauty of Catholicism as a better way of living. Let's invite and welcome young people today to join us on this "noble path to happiness." Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmai…
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Healing Encounters with Mary: A Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary by Maria V. Gallagher
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40:42Meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary can offer us healing and hope – how? Maria V. Gallagher speaks from experience, having borne some heavy crosses in her life and found great hope, healing, and strength in our Lord’s Passion and Our Lady’s Sorrows. Here she speaks making our suffering redemptive, a means of grace for ourselves, our…
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Mystics can experience mystical visions that give them insight into the spiritual realm and that can bring messages from God. Whether they are visions of Christ Himself, the Virgin Mary, Angels, or even other saints, this mystical phenomenon plays a vital role in the life of mystics. In this episode, we go over the three types of visions mystics ex…
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Silencing Habits That Separate Us From God
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13:30SILENCING HABITS THAT SEPARATE US FROM GOD. We know that "God speaks in silence," so there is a need for us to quiet those internal disturbances within us that prevent intimacy with God. The scholars and saints tell us we must cultivate a "holy silence" that penetrates all the faculties of our bodies and souls, and thus hasten our return to God. Jo…
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WHAT THE PROPHETS TELL US. The great Jewish prophets of the Old Testament were understood to be messengers from God, intermediaries between God and the community. They exhorted and encouraged people to change their ways, to live better lives, and to prepare for the light that was coming into the world. Even today, the prophets provide a roadmap to …
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SACRAMENTALS. Holy Water, Rosary Beads, the Angelus, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy; these are the objects and prayer-rituals that the Church provides to elevate our minds and direct our thoughts to God. They express the beauty of our faith and "dispose us to holiness." Join the conversation: [email protected]…
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For many Christian mystics who live holy lives of prayer and dedication, visions of heavenly beings are not out of the ordinary. However, heavenly visions are not always exclusive to mystics. Throughout church history, apparitions of heavenly beings have appeared countless times to regular people, often children, sometimes creating confusion and ma…
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Virtues of the Saints: 15 Heavenly Habits for Children with Patrick O’Hearn
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44:11“Virtue” sounds like such an old-fashioned term, and yet it’s more relevant and necessary than ever. In a hopeful, inspiring conversation, Marian Press author Patrick O'Hearn explains how virtue remains in the core of the Christian life, and demonstrates that the saints want to help us develop the virtues of a Christian, even in this incredibly cha…
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What Happens When the Soul Leaves the Body?
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12:30WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE SOUL LEAVES THE BODY? At the moment we stand before God, all of the decisions and choices we have made during our lives are made clear to us. Yes, He is the God of Divine Mercy, but we must turn to Him, now, before it is too late. Join the conversation: [email protected]…
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Homily: 7th Sunday of Easter 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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After 21 years of service to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Archbishop Naumann says farewell to all our listeners. This conversation with Deacon Bill Scholl was recorded 2 weeks before the Archdiocese welcomed its 5th Archbishop, Shawn McKnight. Naumann reflects upon our new pope, how he became a bishop, and some of the highlight ministr…
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Homily 6th Sunday of Easter 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 5th Sunday of Easter 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 4th Sunday of Easter 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Part 2: Merciful Life/Spring, 52 Weeks with Saint Faustina: A Year of Grace and Mercy with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
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42:00Pope Benedict XVI famously taught, “Mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message; it is the very name of God, the Face with which he revealed himself in the Old Covenant and fully in Jesus Christ, the incarnation of creative and redemptive Love.” Marian Press author and international speaker Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle helps us understand how …
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INGRATITUDE. Jesus said, “Ten were cleansed, were there not? Where are the other nine?” If we do not stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist and in prayer, we can fall prey to ego, pride, and a lack of humility. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux said, "Jesus does not demand great action from us, but simply surrender, and gratitude." Join the conversation: any…
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Madame Guyon: A mystic for Catholics and Protestants
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50:43Born at the end of the 30-Year’s War, the worst bloodbath ever in Christian history, with Protestants and Catholics killing each other, involving most western European nations, Catholic mystic Madame Guyon (Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de La Motte Guyon 1648 -1717) devoted herself to a life of prayer amidst intense suffering. Ironic for her era, her mystic…
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Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Andy Tylicki, president of St. James Academy. They discuss the benefits of a Catholic School formation when done in the context of growing as a disciple and a friend of Jesus Christ.
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Archbishop Naumann interviews Fr. Dan Morris, Director of Vocations about how men discern God's calling in their lives and how we all can contribute to a culture of vocations.
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Homily: 3rd Sunday of Easter 2025: The Role of Peter
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17:37Homily Preached on 5.4.25 at St. Francis Catholic in new Britain CT. Learn more at stfranciscatholic.orgBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Deacon Dana Nearmyer, Director of Evangelization about all the local opportunities to participate in the Jubilee Year. The Archdiocese along with the whole Church is celebrating 2025 as a Jubilee Year with the theme Pilgrims of Hope! This Year of Jubilee offers many opportunities for spiritual growth and sharing of…
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Homily: Divine Mercy Sunday 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily: Easter Sunday 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 5th Sunday of Lent 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 4th Sunday of Lent 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 3rd Sunday of Lent 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 1st Sunday of Lent 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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Homily 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025 by Fr. Mike CaseyBy Fr. Mike Casey
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MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE, AND JOHN. These four Evangelists all had the same goal — to proclaim that Jesus Christ was the Son of God who came into the world, suffered, died, and rose from the dead, so that all mankind would be saved from sin. But they each came to the story from a different point of view and wrote to different audiences. Knowing more abo…
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Thomas Aquinas High School, Inspiring Students to be Saints
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28:16Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Brian Schenk, president of Thomas Aquinas High School about how this community forms teens to grow in their friendship with Jesus, all while striving for excellence in the arts, sports, and academics.
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DIVINE MERCY. His Merciful Forgiveness extends to all who are in need, and ask for it. If this is true, and we believe it, why not say the prayer as often as possible – "Jesus, I Trust In You" ? Join the conversation: [email protected] anewyorkcatholicconversation
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“Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace” with Caitrin Bennett
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40:33Sometimes, it seems like lifelong Catholic marriage is impossible in this crazy modern world we live in. But the Church and the saints prove that, by the grace of God, there’s another way, that faithful, fruitful, loving marriages are just as possible as they’ve ever been, says Caitrin Bennett, Catholic wife, mother, and author of Holier Matrimony.…
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Why do so many mystics endure investigations, persecutions, and even imprisonment and execution? Mystics are always a potential challenge to church and civil authorities. If they are close to God – or united with God – they can claim higher authority than anyone else. Nevertheless, there are also any mystics who escaped close scrutiny and persecuti…
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GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER SUNDAY. As we enter into His Passion on Good Friday, we prayerfully follow Him to the Cross, and to His tomb. And when we awaken on Easter Sunday, we recognize once again, that ‘He Is Risen’ today, and every day, for the rest of our lives. Join the conversation: [email protected]…
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THE LORD'S PRAYER. Jesus said to His disciples, "This is how you are to pray; 'Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your Name.'" This prayer is said when we are baptized, and when we are buried, and at every Mass, every day, in every church throughout the world. It is said to be the perfect prayer, because Our Lord Himself connects us to God Our Fathe…
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HOW IS IT GOING THIS LENT? We start on Ash Wednesday with good intentions, but as the days wear on, we may start falling short. It's a good time to readjust and strengthen an abstinence you may have taken on. And remember to check the ego for envy or jealousy, so that you will remain free to love with a joyful and forgiving heart. Join the conversa…
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Divine Mercy University Integrating Psychology and Theology for Mental Health Care
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27:25Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Fr. Charles Sikorsky, L.C. President of Divine Mercy University. They examine the importance for Christians to have therapists who understand and support the Church's understanding of the human person. Divine Mercy University is a Catholic graduate school of psychology and counseling. They are dedicated to the scie…
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St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The anti-mystic mystic
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48:22St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897) was a French Carmelite nun and a Doctor of the Church. She is known for her autobiography, Story of a Soul, which is still a popular spiritual read today. She is one of the most popular saints of the 20th century and still very popular today. St. Thérèse was never known for exhibiting the physical phenomena or ecs…
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The Cross stands for the Christian religion in many minds, but it wasn't always so. Marian Press author Dr. Helen Hoffner explores the history and variety of crosses across the ages in her lavishly illustrated The Cross: A Universal Symbol. In this interview, she shares the fruits of her research, and of her life-long Catholic faith. Are you enjoyi…
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GROWING DURING LENT. We’re in motion during Lent. With a desire to return and draw closer to God, we avoid things that keep us from Him. Through prayer and self-denial, we begin again to align ourselves with the suffering Christ, who we can now more eagerly follow to the Cross, and beyond. Join the conversation: [email protected]…
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STOP WORRYING! When we worry, we are focusing outside of the present moment. We are overthinking the past, and harboring anxiety about the future. But Jesus insists that we place our trust completely in our heavenly Father, and He challenges our lack of faith; "Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your lifespan?" Join the conversation:…
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ASH WEDNESDAY. "Gotta get my ashes!” Ok, but what else do I need to think about, as I prepare for Lent this year? Join the conversation: [email protected] anewyorkcatholicconversation
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Archbishop Naumann interviews Monique and Joseph Gonzalez, authors of Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy, How God Prepared the Americas for Conversion Before the Lady Appeared. They dialogue about Our Lady's relevance today and how the ancient Aztec Flower Song poems are a remarkable sign of God's providence in the Americas in pre-evangelizing…
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Developing Leadership Skills with Psychology
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34:31Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 27: Developing Leadership Skills with Psychology In this episode, Dr. Chris Ewing shares his experience in leadership and how his military and academic background helped him develop the kind of leadership he likes to teach and practice personally. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Chris Ewing, a former active-duty…
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Love is an absolutely essential component of Christian mysticism. It is the driving force as well as the ultimate goal: to know God and to love God. But like all other aspects of Christian mysticism, it is deeply wrapped in paradox. If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's new book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can or…
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