Readings for October 27, 2024 Complimentary Jeremiah 31:7-9 Revelation 14:6-7 Psalm 46 Psalm 126 Semi-Continuous Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22 ****************************** Romans 3:19-28 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 John 8:31-36Steve Fogle által

The story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who met Jesus on the road to Jericho, is a dramatic event from the Gospel of Mark that illustrates something very important about the true nature of Christian faith. For the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle B.

Readings for October 20, 2024 Complimentary Series Isaiah 53:4-12 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-22 (Catholic Mass) Psalm 91:9-16 Psalm 119:9-16 Semi-Continuous Series Job 38:1-41 Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35 ****************************** Hebrews 4:1-16 Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:23-31 Mark 10:35-45Steve Fogle által

Brothers John and James, the sons of Zebedee, had ambition. When they make their famous request for places of honor & privilege in Mark's gospel, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach them that leadership & true greatness consists in loving and serving, even to the point of sharing with Christ the cup of suffering.…

Ignatius of Antioch, whom the Church remembers on October 17, is one of the most important of the apostolic fathers, the Fathers of the Church who lives overlapped the lives of the last of the apostles. Ignatius was, in fact, only the second successor of Peter, Paul, and Barnabas in the important city of Antioch, where the followers of Jesus were c…

In this podcast Dr. Italy describes the great Carmelite mystic, Teresa of Avila, pointing out how she combined practical wisdom, mysticism and a sense of humor in an extraordinary way.

Readings for October 13, 2024 Complimentary Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Wisdom of Solomon 7:7-11 (Catholic Mass) Psalm 90:12-17 Semi-Continuous Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22:1-15 (1) ******************************* Hebrews 3:12-19 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31Steve Fogle által

Both the Rich Young Man in Mark's Gospel and King Solomon had a very difficult choice to make. In a similar moment of decision, what would be the desire of your heart? Wisdom and adventure, or comfort and convenience? Where do true riches...and security...lie? For the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle B.…

Angelo Roncalli, better known as Pope St. John XXIII, was a simple peasant boy who never quite lost his country simplicity even as he moved up through the Church’s hierarchy to occupy the chair of St. Peter. His election to the Papacy in 1958 surprised everyone, as did his announcement that he had decided to convene an ecumenical council to meet at…

A 16 minute podcast in which Sonrise Morning show host Matt Swaim asks Dr. Italy some insightful questions about the rosary, Mary, the misteries, and the power of praying the rosary. The Rosary has been the most honored and best known devotional prayer in the Roman Catholic tradition for the last five hundred years. Yet few, even those very devoted…

Readings for October 6, 2024 Complimentary Genesis 2:18-25 Psalm 8 Psalm 128 Semi-Continuous Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 26 (3) ******************************* Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:1-18 Mark 10:2-16Steve Fogle által

Is annulment just a Catholic Divorce? This article explains the controversial Roman Catholic position on love, marriage, marital intimacy, divorce, remarriage and celibacy.

St. Francis of Assisi happens to be one of the most popular of all saints, honored by non-Catholics as well as Catholics, Buddhists and Hindus as well as Christians. But are the words popularly attributed to him true? "Preach the Gospel always; when necessary, use words? How about that saying? Is it his? What can Francis's famous encounter with the…

7 minute podcast by Dr. Italy discussing the two churches rebuilt by St. Francis that still stand in Assisi, his home town. To be visited on his upcoming pilgrimage to Italy.

14 minute podcast in which Sonrise Morning show guest host Ryan Lopez quizzes Dr. Italy about the life and impact of Jerome, bible scholar, father and Doctor of the Church and warrior for Christ. On the occasion of his feast day, September 30.

Fr. Bill has been arrested for theft of the funds in the church treasury, while the secrets hidden in a set of clues intertwined with the meaning behind the church's very building hang in the balance. Who actually stole the money? Where do the clues lead? Find out in the conclusion of this special episode of The Golden Key. Featuring the voice tale…

Podcast in which Dr. Italy identifies spiritual warfare as underlying the current malaise in the world and America. A spiritual battle can only be fought effectively with spiritual weapons, first and foremost being the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.

Readings for September 29, 2024 Complimentary Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 Psalm 19:7-14 Psalm 104:27-35 Semi-Continuous Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 124 ******************************* James 5:(1-12) 13-20 Mark 9:38-50Steve Fogle által

Dr. Italy discusses the Capuchin friar Padre Pio who in his lifetime was first famous in Italy and then the whole world for his stigmata and miracles worked through his intercession.

Readings for September 22, 2024 Complementary Jeremiah 11:18-20 Wisdom of Solomon 1:16—2:1, 12-22 (Catholic) Psalm 54 Semicontinuous Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 ******************************* James 3:13—4:10 Mark 9:30-37Steve Fogle által

Envy, one of the seven deadly sins, is different from mere jealousy - it is darker and much more dangerous. Yet its cunning can be - and has been - defeated. For the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle B.

In this 5 minute interview on the Sonrise Morning show, Dr. Italy discusses the amazing life and talents of St. Hildegard of Bingen, the medieval Benedictine abbess renowned for her visions, compositions, and prolific body of written work. Pilgrims on Dr. Italy’s 2023 Rhine Cruise will be visiting her relics and some of her monasteries.…

Readings for September 8, 2024 Complementary Series Isaiah 50:4-10 Psalm 116:1-9 Semi-continuous Series Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 Wisdom 7:26 — 8:1 ************************* James 2:14-18 (Catholic Mass) James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 Mark 9:14-29Steve Fogle által

The word amen is familiar to all. But few know its origins and its true meaning, which actually strikes at the very essence of what it means to believe and have rock-solid faith.

Many contemporary bishops have been criticized for taking half-measures instead of speaking and acting boldly and decisively. The same could never be said of the ancient bishop who was a Father of the Church, St. John Chrysostom. His preaching was so eloquent and powerful that he acquired the nickname of "Chrysostom" or "golden-tongue." Gold as it …

September 11 is the anniversary of one of most brutal acts of terrorism of all time. Three days later, on September 14, the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation and triumph of the cross of Jesus Christ. This podcast brings out the link between 9/11 and the victory of the cross and helps us understand why the …

Readings for September 8, 2024 Complementary Series Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalm 146 Semi-continuous Series Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125 ************************************ James 2:1-18 Mark 7:24-37Steve Fogle által

"Ephphatha!" The miracles of Jesus, particularly the story of Jesus' healing of the deaf - mute in the Gospel of Mark, raise a big questions -- did Jesus Christ truly work miracles and if so, was his motivation compassion or glory? For the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B.

As the civilization in the West was dissolving into the Dark Ages, a man named Gregory was elected to fill the chair of St. Peter. First prefect or mayor of Rome, then monk, then the Pope's ambassador to Constantinople, then finally bishop of Rome, Gregory rocked the church and the civilized world. He was a man who could walk with kings and yet wit…

What does the term Tradition really mean? Is it opposed to the Bible? The sola scriptura principle of the Protestant Reformation assumed it was -- here we examine this assumption in the light of a few key scriptures. For the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle B.

Readings for September 1, 2024 Complementary Series Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 Psalm 119:129-136 Semi-continuous Series Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 ************************************ Ephesians 6:10-20 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-23Steve Fogle által

John the Baptist has two feast days -- his earthly birthday on June 24, sixth months before the birthday of his cousin, and August 29th, his birthday into eternal life, the day he was executed by Herod at the request of Salome to who he'd promised anything she asked for. Apparently, Herod was fascinated by John, even though John condemned his adult…

Readings for August 25, 2024 Complementary Series Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Isaiah 29:11-19 Psalm 14 Psalm 34 Semi-continuous Series 1 Kings 8: 1-11, 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 ************************************ Ephesians 5:2, 21-33 Ephesians 6:10-20 Mark 7:1-13 John 6:56-69Steve Fogle által

Belief that God exists is not quite what Scripture means by faith. The faith spoken of by Jesus, Paul, and John is a gift that is like a spiritual muscle - to be strong, it must be exercised.

Readings for August 18, 2024 Complementary Series Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Proverbs 9:1-10 Psalm 34 Semi-continuous Series 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Psalm 111 (10) ******************************************** Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-69Steve Fogle által

Some do the minimum in order to survive. But we are called to seize every opportunity so we can truly thrive. Proverbs says Wisdom has set a table for us. Christ, Divine Wisdom incarnate, actually feeds us with two abundant tables - the feast of the Word and the Sacrament. For the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle B.…

In this 15 minute podcast, Anna Mitchell, host of the Sonrise Morning show, asks Marcellino D'Ambrosio (aka "Dr. Italy") about the origins and meaning of the dogma and feast of the Assumption of Mary, celebrated on August 15th.

In this podcast, other aspects of Kolbe’s life are also discussed which are little known. Kolbe founded a new monastery near Warsaw that grew into a veritable city, with over 1,000 Franciscan Friars living a live of prayer and apostolic activity. This monastery was so large that, in the early days of World War II, before it was shut down by the Naz…

Readings for August 11, 2024 Complementary Series 1 Kings 19:1-8 Psalm 34:1-9 Semi-continuous Series 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 Psalm 130 *************************************** Ephesians 4:17—5:2 John 6:35-51Steve Fogle által

Somehow, we can all relate to the discouragement and exhaustion of Elijah. So we need to learn from the solution proposed by God to revitalize and energize him for the long journey he needed to make and the important work he was going to do. The bread God provided is a figure of a more wondrous bread that is available to us, the Eucharist. For the …

In this brief excerpt from the Sonrise Morning Show, Dr. Italy introduces listeners to the fascinating story of Edith Stein, born into an observant German Jewish family who abandoned religion as a young girl only to end her life as a Carmelite nun and a Christian martyr at Auschwitz.

In this brief segment which aired on national Catholic radio, Marcellino D'Ambrosio shares his impressions of one of the most dramatic peaks in the Holy Land, Mount Tabor. This mountain is directly across the valley from Nazareth, so would have been a landmark Jesus grew up seeing on the horizon. Anyone traveling from Nazareth to the holy city of J…

Podcast discussing the beauty of Mount Tabor and the glory and meaning of the Transfiguration, a pivotal event in the life of Jesus that Catholics celebrate every August 6. 14 minute interview of Dr. Italy by Sonrise Morning Show radio host Anna Mitchell. The Transfiguration was indeed a pivotal event in the life of Jesus and his three closest disc…

Readings for August 4, 2024 Complementary Series Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm 78: 3-4, 23-29, 54 Psalm 145:10-21 Semi-continuous Series 2 Samuel 11:26—12:13 Psalm 51:1-12 *************************************** Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 (Catholic) John 6:22-35Steve Fogle által

The story of the visit of Jesus to the home of Martha and Mary in Bethany raises questions about hospitality, service, prayer, action and contemplation. First of all, does Jesus love some people, like Mary, Mary, and Lazarus, more than others? If so, how is this fair? Secondly, why would Jesus apparently praise Mary sitting on her behind while Mart…

Complementary Series Genesis 9:8-17 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 136:1-9 Psalm 145:10-18 Semi-continuous Series 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 14 (5) ************************************* Ephesians 3:14-21 Ephesians 4:1-6 (Catholic) Mark 6:45-56 John 6:1-21 (Catholic & Protestant)Steve Fogle által

The multiplication of the loaves and fishes is the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four gospels. John calls it a sign, a symbolic event with many hidden meanings. It points beyond itself back to Old Testament persons and events and forward to the Eucharist. For the 17th Sunday in Ordinary time cycle B.…

On July 26, the Latin rite of the Catholic Church honors the Grandparents of Jesus, parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. Matt Swaim asks Dr. Italy (Marcellino D'Ambrosio) just how we know about them, given that their names are not mentioned in the New Testament. After discussing the second century document, the Protoevangelium of St…

Readings for July 21, 2024 Complementary Series Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 (1) Semi-continuous Series 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 **************************************** Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-44, 53-56Steve Fogle által