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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 dramatic painting depicting an angel in armor battling a demon, with vivid red and gold colors. Text reads: "The Cosmic Battle of Fr. Phillips." Catholic-themed artwork with celestial and infernal figures engaged in combat."

The Cosmic Battle of Fr. Phillips (Cantius, Cupich, Graf)

Curious timing and planned events around the reinstatement of Fr. Graf make one wonder if Cupich was sending a message to 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 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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Black and white illustration of people in worship with text: "Gather in for AmChurch and busy bodies... Guitars... handshakes... anything but worship of God." Features silhouettes of people praying, playing guitar, and holding hands."

I Am Done…

I don’t make a practice of leaving the church before the Mass is over. The nuns said we had to stay to the Final Blessing: so it was taught, so it has been done.  I suppose I would leave if the priest preached outright heresy, damned the pro-life movement, or something like that. Al Matt,…

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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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