John B. Manos

A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Seventh Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ – BFD008

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/y2tib4/BFD008_Tre_Ore_The_Seventh_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, this is…

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A religious painting depicting Jesus being betrayed by Judas with a kiss, surrounded by soldiers in red and orange robes. Text reads: "A Kiss for Graf and a Kick for Phillips: Judas in Chicago?"

A Kiss for Graf and a Kick for Phillips: Judas in Chicago?

Nobody will convince me that the events whereby Fr. Graf was reinstated were not orchestrated without care and attention to how this series of events would insult the Canons Regular.

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Sixth Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ – BFD007

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/y8xbcy/BFD007_Tre_Ore_The_Sixth_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Fifth Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ – BFD006

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/gbmf2u/BFD006_Tre_Ore_The_Fifth_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Fourth Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ BFD005

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/734bqb/BFD005_Tre_Ore_The_Fourth_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Third Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ. BFD004

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/b6t6cw/BFD004_Tre_Ore_The_Third_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Second Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ. BFD003

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/9m6r2t/BFD003_Tre_Ore_The_Second_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The First Word – Fr. James McCumminskey BFD002

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/ihp39v/BFD002_Tre_Ore_The_First_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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Statue of Mary, Mother of Mercy, in a white robe and crown, hands clasped in prayer. Blue background with text: "Mary, Mother of Mercy, Pray for Us!"

Our Model of Penance, Saint Mary of Egypt BFD001

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/yrja3d/BFD001_Life_of_Saint_Mary_of_Egypt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadConfession requires that we make satisfaction for our sins.  This is done by penance.  Penance is a required action of the worthy reception of the Sacrament of Confession.     Says St. Augustine:  “Accuse thyself, and God will excuse thee; excuse thyself and God will accuse thee.” He also says, “Chastise thyself, if thou…

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Statue of an elderly bearded man in classical robes, holding a book and rosary against a blue sky. The statue appears to be of Saint Robert Bellarmine, a prominent Catholic figure.

On St. Joseph, Updates, and Another Podcast Feed for Shorts or keep it all together? BFP012

A short update episode with a great passage on St. Joseph, for his feast day today. What to do if you are in an area with no good option for Mass and the Sacraments.

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