On this episode, Bishop and Kyle continue talking about “caring for the sick”...one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Last week, the focus was on Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick. This week, it’s about Jesus’s encounters with the sick and our invitation to do the same. Plus two saints who are well-known for their work with lepers in 19th century Hawaii. 

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How Can We Care for the Sick?

Next up in our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy: “Caring for the Sick.” On this episode, Bishop and Kyle talk about how February 11th is connected to this work of mercy. The date has special meaning for a couple of different reasons. First, it’s the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Hear more about the story of St. Bernadette, what happened at a grotto in Lourdes, France more than 150 years ago, and the healings that continue to happen there today. It’s also the World Day of the Sick…established by St. Pope John Paul II 30 years ago. Link to Pope Francis’s message for the 30th World Day of the Sick: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/sick/documents/20211210_30-giornata-malato.html (https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/sick/documents/20211210_30-giornata-malato.html)

Healing and Our Lady of Lourdes

We’re continuing our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy this week by focusing on “visiting those in prison.” Hear about the years Bishop spent ministering to those in jail and the call to show compassion to prisoners. The show wraps up by broadening the focus a bit to include other forms of imprisonment including addiction and sin.

How Can We Visit the Imprisoned?

As we continue our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy, we shift our attention to “clothing the naked.” There’s the literal interpretation and there’s also a deeper way to look at it...including other forms of nakedness like: human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and multiple ways human dignity suffers. 

How Can We Clothe the Naked?

On this episode, we continue our series on the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing on "sheltering the homeless." Hear about all the different ways this can apply to our lives...from sheltering the stranger to the migrant.

How Can We Give Shelter to the Homeless?

Bishop continues our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing on "Giving Drink to the Thirsty." Hear more about the universal right to access clean water and how we can help those who experience water poverty.

How Can We Give Drink to the Thirsty?

On this episode, Bishop starts our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing in on "feed the hungry." Hear about its Biblical roots and the ways we can respond to the hungry in our communities, our country, and our world.

How Can We Feed the Hungry?

﻿Christmas blessings from Bishop Rhoades! We’ll be back with a new episode on January 4th, 2022! 

Merry Christmas from Bishop Rhoades!

On this episode, Bishop continues looking at the special Masses leading up to Christmas. Hear about the Gospel readings for the 22nd through the 24th which includes Mary’s Magnificat as well as Zechariah getting his voice back and praising the Lord for fulfilling his promises.  The episode ends with Bishop’s prediction on who will win the Cupertino Classic next week!  

Countdown To Christmas, Part 2 (it’s almost here!)

As the end of Advent approaches and Christmas is in sight, the readings and prayers shift focusing on the imminent coming of Christ.   On this episode, Bishop walks through the Gospel readings for the 17th through the 21st. Hear about the genealogy of Jesus as well as the appearance of angels and Mary’s visit to Elizabeth.  Link to episode about the “O Antiphons:” https://spokestreet.com/truth-in-charity?ppplayer=fa87d1bcbd59ef9e29c0d09475680ff7&ppepisode=df6cf1fd67fac71331cf2f1a60c06d0a 

Countdown to Christmas, Part 1

The Year of St. Joseph has ended and, on this episode, Bishop Rhoades breaks down what we did as a diocese to celebrate and what we can learn from St. Joseph moving forward. Link to Pope Francis's Apostolic Letter about St. Joseph called "Patris Corde" or "With a Father's Heart:" https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html (https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html)

Year of St. Joseph Ends: What Did We Learn?

Bishop Rhoades has returned from Baltimore and the Fall meeting of U.S. Bishops. On this episode, he gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the Eucharistic Document's overwhelming passage and other meeting highlights, including the possible canonization of three Americans and changes to the priestly formation program. Link to Eucharist Document: https://www.usccb.org/resources/The%20Mystery%20of%20the%20Eucharist%20in%20the%20Life%20of%20the%20Church.pdf Link to Socially Responsible Investment Document: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Socially%20Responsible%20Investment%20Guidelines%202021%20(003).pdf

Fall USCCB Meeting: What Happened and What It All Means

Hear Bishop's special Advent message on this bonus episode! Read the text here: https://todayscatholic.org/bishops-advice-for-a-holy-advent-pray-and-love/

Bishop-How We Can Have a Fruitful Advent

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, how can we be more grateful? And what's the connection between being grateful and our spiritual, mental, and physical health? Hear Bishop talk more about the discipline of gratitude on this episode.

Thanksgiving- How Gratitude and Wellness are Connected

As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, the focus this week is...Kings! Hear about Kingly Prophecies from the Old Testament, the kingly mission of baptized Christians, and this listener-submitted question: First, Christ was born under the earthly reign of Augustus, who was the first emperor of a newly created Roman Empire. The previous structure, the Roman Republic, stood for 500 years, ending about 40 BC, when Julius Caesar was killed. So Christ came to the earth during the reign of the first emperor of the new Roman Empire, which lasted another 500 years. Second, as we know, Jesus’ public life, death, and resurrection, the most important years of His life, occurred between 30-33AD. During these years, if my history is correct, Tiberius was emperor of Rome. In one of the chapters of the constant political & power struggles in Ancient Rome, Tiberius was in fear of being killed and fled to the Island of Capri, exiling himself there in 27AD. He died on Capri in 37AD, never to return to Rome. So during Christ’s life on earth, the ruler of the worlds most powerful empire was in self-exile, hiding in fear of his life on an island. I’m curious if there is any significance to either of these. Of course, the Roman Empire was only of this world, so it’s certainly apples & oranges as we think about Christ & the heavenly kingdom. However, Rome was the dominant power on earth at the time of Christ’s earthly life. I’ve been through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, and I don’t recall anything that the Church teaches in regards to this, but I was curious if there have been any theologians who have noticed & commented on this…or if you could possibly share your thoughts. Thanks, Bishop, for all you do for our diocese.

Kingly Prophecies and Christ the King of the Universe

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