Happy feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his simple and profound witness of faith. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with reflections on the Theology of the Body.

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Prayer for God’s Mercy by Padre Pio

O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church. Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory. May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us as You desire for your greater glory. O Jesus, most adorable Heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: GRILLED CARNE ASADA

Ingredients

2 pounds skirt steak – can use flank or flat iron if necessary

Carne Asada Marinade

1 jalapeño seeded and minced – or more to taste

4 cloves garlic minced – nice large ones

1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped – Matt would use way more….

Juice from 1 of each: orange, lime and lemon

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil or bit more

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat – if using flank or flat iron steak it can stay up to 12 hour or so).

Grill steaks on medium high for 7 to 10 minutes per side (if they are each about 1 pound; if they are thinner they will take only a few minutes per side so take this into account), turning once for medium-rare.

Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

Great go withs:

Blistered tortillas, guacamole, pico de Gallo, sour cream, salsa, Cotija cheese, lime wedges, etc.

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Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to unpack the busy first days of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture on overcoming worry, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer of St. Charles Borromeo

Almighty God, you have generously made known to man the mysteries of your life through Jesus Christ your Son in the Holy Spirit. Enlighten my mind to know these mysteries which your Church treasures and teaches.

Move my heart to love them and my will to live in accord with them. Give me the ability to teach this Faith to others without pride, without ostentation, and without personal gain.

Let me realize that I am simply your instrument for bringing others to the knowledge of the wonderful things you have done for all your creatures. Help me to be faithful to this task that you have entrusted to me. Amen.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the history behind this Portuguese apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

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Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com.

Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

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