A Newsletter for Radio Maria USA -- National Volume 8 Number 5 Radio Maria USA May, 2015 Radio Maria USA Board of Directors Carlo DiMaggio.................... President Fr. John Tino........................Director Alicia del Cid................World Family Rep Dr. Florinda Iannace................ Secretary Mary Pyper........................Treasurer 601 Washington Street Alexandria, LA 71301 e-mail: info.eng@radiomaria.us Local: 318-561-6145 Fax: 318-449-9954 Toll Free: 888-408-0201 Radia Maria Frequencies 580 AM - Alexandria, LA 1360 AM - New Iberia, LA 89.7 FM - Natchitoches, LA 91.1FM - Lake Charles, LA 1600 AM - Springfield, OH 88.7 FM - Anna, OH 88.1 FM - D Iberville, MS 1250 AM - Port Arthur, TX 88.1 FM - Hollidaysburg, PA 91.3 FM - Peshtigo, WI Listen Online at radiomaria.us Radio Maria App available on website Radio Maria was born as a parish radio in 1983 in the diocese of Milan, Italy. Its purpose was to keep parishioners informed and to help them through prayer, the daily Mass and the Rosary. Radio Maria began broadcasting from its first English-speaking station on May 25, 2000 in Alexandria, LA Welcome to Father John Tino new national priest director Radio Maria welcomes Father John Tino, the new national priest director for Radio Maria USA. Father Tino will be stepping in to the fill the shoes of Father Robert Young, OFM, who served as national priest director from 2011-2015. Father John is a native of White Plains, New York. He earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Pace University. After a work experience he studied philosophy and theology at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, Italy. He later received a Master in Sacred Theology from Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH and a Master of Divinity at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY on June The Month of May with Our Lady Father John Tino 2, 2001. For the past two years, he served as pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church in Brooklyn, NY. He has conducted programs on Radio Maria NY Italian and he has been the spiritual director to many It is with great enthusiasm and joy that I begin at Radio Maria USA, as national director, under the patronage of Our Lady. Allow me to express, on your behalf, my heart felt thanks to for his dedication and commitment to Radio Maria for the past three years. I thank him for giving me his warm welcome and encouragement. I also wish to thank Mr. Carlo DiMaggio, and the World Family of Radio Maria for their trust. As we begin the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, we then begin a transition in the life of Radio Maria USA, which includes also a change of location for the national director from Alexandria, LA to our See MONTH OF MAY WITH OUR LADY, pg. 2
The Month of May with Our Lady Continued from pg. 1 studio in New York City. In this Marian month, we are reminded of our Blessed Mother s love. Appropriately, we celebrate our earthly mothers on May 10. I take this opportunity to wish all the mothers a happy and blessed Mother s Day. We also want to celebrate the blessed one among women, Mary, who is our heavenly mother. Thankfully, as a mother, she continues to lead us to her Son, Jesus through our beautiful Radio. With God s help through Our Lady s intercession we move forward to bring more people to Christ with the help of our dedicated staff and volunteers in the different regions of our beautiful country. There is a lot more to be done. We need your prayers and sacrifices. Therefore, from May 11 to May 15, we will have our Spring Mariathon along with all the worldwide family of Radio Maria. As you have previously been generous, I know you will continue to do so in the upcoming Mariathon. It goes without saying that Radio Maria is brought by you. Your prayers and generosity are very important and vital for this mission. Please pray for me and be assured of my prayers for all of you. Thank you and let us invoke the Blessings of Almighty God on our family of Radio Maria. --In Christ, Fr. John Tino April 2, 2015 Message to Mirjana Dear children, I have chosen you, my apostles, because all of you carry something beautiful within you. You can help me to have the love, for the sake of which my Son died and then resurrected, win anew. Therefore, I am calling you, my apostles, to try to see something good in every creature of God, in all of my children, and to try to understand them. My children, you are all brothers through the same Holy Spirit. You, filled with love for my Son, can speak of what you know to all those who have not come to know that love. You have come to know the love of my Son, you have comprehended His Resurrection, with joy you cast your gaze towards Him. My motherly desire is for all of my children to be united in love for Jesus. Therefore, I am calling you, my apostles, to live the Eucharist with joy, because in the Eucharist my Son gives Himself to you anew and with His example shows the love and sacrifice towards the neighbor. Thank you. April 25, 2015 Message to Marija Dear children! I am with you also today to lead you to salvation. Your soul is restless because your spirit is weak and tired from all worldly things. You, little children, pray to the Holy Spirit that He may transform you and fill you with His strength of faith and hope, so that you may be firm in this battle against evil. I am with you and intercede for you before my Son Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call. Note: We await the final judgement of the Catholic Church to which we humbly submit. Prayer for Nonbelievers Come Mary, Come tomorrow again and again. We will pray with you. Bring back our loved ones Who have left the Church, Those who have left God. We will join you on the second of each month. We will pray for greater graces To be attached to your intention. We will pray that the dam of love, Of God s mercy, will break forth, That your new prayer be released soon. We will pray that it will flow out As a river to all the nations, That as the rivers fill the oceans, Your love of God will fill the earth. We wait. We anticipate that great day, And we call you as you have called us, to add our prayers, fasting, and sacrifices To Mirjana s in order that you may Obtain all your wishes for the world. O loving Mother, Thank you for the gift That the world is on the brink of receiving! Amen. -- A Friend of Medjugorje
FEEDBACK... from our listeners Thank you for Radio Maria. I enjoy all the wonderful programs. They help me to learn more about my Catholic faith, uplift me, and help me to stay on the path I need to be on. God bless all who work so hard to bring these programs into my home. Donna S., Hollidaysburg, PA I heard your appeal and felt the need to respond. May God bless Radio Maria with many donations. Anonymous I listen to Radio Maria to and from work every day and I learn something new every day! D. R., Westlake, LA I do appreciate your well done job to proclaim the strength of faith and prayers worldwide, I am always listening to Radio Maria in different countries and I happened to listen to Forming Faithful Families, (hosted by James and Kathleen Littleton) and I was so touched. Indeed, it is through prayers and faith and we will be free from our sins. -- Laurent G., Andhra Pradesh, India. I am writing to you today to thank you for your station because of where I am, I am unable to attend the Catholic Mass here on my unit. With the finding of your radio station, I can now follow along with the Mass that airs from the churches that your station uses. I am very grateful for that. A. P., Stiles Unit, Beaumont, TX Catholic Faith and Culture 2015 Spring Mariathon Hosted by Dr. Rick Spinello 4 p.m. (CDT); 5 p.m. (EDT) To begin on Sunday, May 17 Welcome to Dr. Rick Spinello, our newest presenter on Radio Maria and host of Catholic Faith and Culture premiering Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. CDT/ 5 p.m. EDT. Dr. Spinello is an adjunct faculty member of St. John s Seminary in Boston and a clinical associate professor at Boston College, where he teaches courses on ethics, social issues in management, and corporate strategy. May 11-15 Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Celebrating 15 years of Radio Maria USA! That s right! On May 25, 2000, Radio Maria (English) went on the air for the first time in the United States, broadcasting from the main studio, located in Alexandria, Louisiana. Father Theophilus Herlong, from the Diocese of Lake Charles, La. was the first priest director for Radio Maria, and may have been the first to say Welcome listeners to the first broadcast of Radio Maria -- a Christian Voice in Your Home! The 2015 Spring Mariathon will focus on the past 15 years of Radio Maria. When did you become part of Radio Maria? How has Radio Maria impacted your life? What are your favorite programs? Who are your favorite presenters? Call us and tell us about YOUR experiences with Radio Maria during the 2015 Spring Mariathon. We want to hear from YOU! Call us: 1-888-401-0201 New Programs Prior to joining the faculty of Boston College, Dr. Spinello worked as a consultant and product manager in the software industry. He has written and edited nine books on applied ethics and related areas, and authored numerous articles and scholarly papers on ethics and management. He is also the author of Understanding Love and Responsibility; The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary; and, The Genius of John Paul II: The Great Pope s Moral Wisdom. Tune in every Sunday at 4 p.m. CDT/ 5 p.m. EDT for Catholic Faith and Culture and let Dr. Spinello skillfully explore and enlighten you on a myriad of spiritual topics.
The Easter prayer Regina Coeli ( Queen of Heaven in Latin) is a wonderful tribute to our Lord s resurrection and to the Blessed Virgin Mary (pictured in her Coronation at right). Although its origins are unknown, it dates back to the 13th century. The Regina Coeli is one of four antiphons (short liturgical texts sung or chanted, often as seen below, in a responsorial pattern) dedicated to Our Lady. It is often sung as a hymn and has had numerous musical settings in its original Latin text, including several by Mozart. Traditionally, it is prayed standing, often at noon, in place of another well-known prayer, the Angelus, during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday until Pentecost. According to The Golden Legend, a famous 13th century work about the saints, Pope St. Gregory the Great heard angels singing the first three verses from the Regina Coeli during a procession in the 6th century and was inspired to add the fourth line Pray to God for us ( Ora pro nobis deum in Latin). Although this story is itself considered to be a legend, it is, as Father What is Regina Coeli? Herbert Thurston once put it in his book Familiar Prayers, inseparably associated with the Regina Coeli. This prayer reminds us at Easter, and throughout the year for that matter, of how much we have to be thankful for, even in the midst of our daily trials. When our Lord conquered death in His resurrection he opened the gates of Heaven for us to be able to share Eternal Life with Him there, along with his Mother, the saints, and our loved ones! Antiphon #1 Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia. For He, whom thou wast worthy to bear. Alleluia. Antiphon #2 Has risen as He said. Alleluia. Pray to God for us. Alleluia. Antiphon #3 V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia. R. Because the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia. Antiphon #4 Let us pray O God, Who by the Resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, hast been pleased to give joy to the whole world, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may attain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. - Source: ourcatholicprayers.com Novena to Our Lady of Fatima: May 5-13 For 9 consecutive days, (May 5-13) say the prayer below once each day, followed the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor that I so earnestly seek, (mention your request) which I ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of all people. -- Amen. Recite: the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be May 13: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
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Spring 2015 Schedule Listen LIVE 24/7 at: radiomaria.us Call-in Studio Line: 866-333-MARY (6279) CENTRAL SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EASTERN 6:00AM Angelus, Holy Rosary with Various Bishops 7:00AM Full Rosary 6:30AM Food for the Journey, Sr. Ann Shields / Sharing the Word, Archbishop Pilarczyk American Catholic Radio 7:30AM Pope John Paul II 7:00AM Morning Prayer & Holy Rosary Morning Prayers 8:00AM 7:30AM Mary's Touch Cheri Lemonte & Sally Robb Morning Office of the Liturgy of the Hours (Lauds) and Preparation for Holy Mass The Holy Rosary 8:30AM 8:00AM Morning Prayers Sacrifice of the Holy Mass God's Word Alive & Active Tom Webb 9:00AM 8:30AM God's Word Alive & Active Tom Webb Living the Lectionary Fr. Rick Nieberding Healing Through the Mass - Fr. Duane Stenzel The Abundant Life Fr. Mark Goring God's Word Alive & Active Tom Webb Mary's Touch Cheri Lemonte & Sally Robb 9:30AM 9:00AM Fr. Walter Tonelotto Fr. Dan Hoehn Fr. Richard Bretone Fr. Blake Deshautelle 10:00AM 10:00AM Sacrifice of the Holy Mass time varies by week Embracing Your Greatness Christina King Beyond the Veil Fr. Tom Loya From The Rooftops Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers An Intro to Bioethics Fr. Joseph Howard Aim High Fr. Jason Kulczynski Crossing the Threshold of Hope Fr. Howard 11:00AM 11:00AM Renewing Faith Dcn. Bill Brennan The Bible Lady Gail Buckley Catholic Moments Lisa Hendey Quest for a Culture of Life in America Steve Koob Francesca & Friends Francesca Franchina The Flame of Love (1st, 3rd, 5th) Chuck Webster The Good News Hour (2nd, 4th) Mary Bond Armed for Battle Jim Sedlak Passion: The Word of God Fr. John Murray Noon Noon Angelus, Saint of the Day, Midday Office of the Liturgy of the Hours 1:00PM 12:30PM American Catholic Radio Food for the Journey - Sr. Ann Shields / Vatican News Fatima Today Dcn. Bob Ellis 1:20PM 1:00PM Catholic Kaleidoscope Alyssa Bormes Faith and Fitness Dr. John Acquaviva Spirit and Truth Live Joe Patch Understanding Scrupulosity Fr. Tom Santa Living with Mary Today Marian Library at UD Forming Faithful Families James Littleton The Mercy Generation Fr. John O'Brien 2:00PM 2:00PM Jesus the Evangelist Allen Wright Sacred Treasures Kathie Duggan Be Your Best John Wright Joyful Desperation Chris Padgett Meet the Author Ken Huck Catholic Classics Fr. Joseph Koterski Salvation is from the Jews Roy Schoeman 3:00PM 3:00PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Holy Rosary, Music & Inspiration 4:00PM 4:00PM The Joyful Mystic Dr. Mary Amore House Calls Mary Bond Miracle Hunter Michael O'Neill Don't Give Up Anne Mcglone & Anna Iatesta House Calls Fr. John O'Brien Catholic Grab Bag Sacrifice of the Holy Mass 5:00PM 5:00PM Catholic Country Randy Albright Living Eucharist Kathlene Beckman The Gospel of Life Priests for Life The Art of Catholic Matthew Leonard Apologetics Jimmy Seghers and Lisa Flood Christian Courtship In An Oversexed World Fr. Thomas Morrow Forming Faithful Families James Littleton 6:00PM 6:00PM Holy Rosary and Prayers Shield of Faith Mathew Arnold The Joy of Discovery Hal Fletcher Putting Faith and Hope in Your Job Search Robin Brun Living on Purpose Dr. Rick Sarkisian and Mike Wick 7:00PM 7:00PM Culture of Life Fr. Peter Pilsner Liturgy of the Hours (Vespers), Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Devotions and Music Food for the Journey - Sr. Ann Shields / Vatican News Living on Purpose Dr. Rick Sarkisian and Mike Wick 8:00PM 8:00PM The News That Doesn't Make the News Fr. Walter Tonelotto Gaudium et Spes Fr. Joseph Barbone On Catholic Education Various Presenters Lumen Gentium Fr. Gerald Murray Holy Rosary Your Health Dr. Dominico Mignone Friday Night with the Capuchin Friars Night Prayers 9:00PM 9:00PM Catechism of the Catholic Church Fr. Joseph Koterski Armed for Battle Jim Sedlak Jesus the Evangelist Allen Wright Salvation is from the Jews Roy Schoeman Miracle Hunter Michael O'Neill Apostleship of Prayer Fr. James Kubicki 10:00PM 10:00PM Fr. Blake Deshautelle Fr. Walter Tonelotto Fr. Dan Hoehn Armed for Battle Jim Sedlak 11:00PM 11:00PM The Gospel of Life Priests for Life Living with Mary Today Marian Library at UD Catholic and Enjoying It! Mark Shae Living on Purpose Dr. Rick Sarkisian and Mike Wick Renewing Faith Dcn. Bill Brennan Understanding Scrupulosity Fr. Tom Santa Catholic Grab Bag Midnight MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Midnight Understanding Scrupulosity Fr. Thomas Santa Miracle Hunter Michael O'Neill The Joyful Mystic Dr. Mary Amore Catholic Kaleidoscope Alyssa Bormes From The Rooftops Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Meet the Author Ken Huck Sacred Treasures Kathy Duggan 1:00AM 1:00AM Quest for a Culture of Life in America Steve Koob The Flame of Love Chuck Webster The Good News Hour Mary Bond The Gospel of Life Priests for Life The Mercy Generation Fr. John O'Brien Putting Faith and Hope in Your Job Search Robin Brun Living Eucharist Kathleen Beckman 2:00AM 2:00AM Francesca & Friends Francesca Franchina Passion: The Word of God Fr. John Murray From The Rooftops Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Be Your Best John Wright The Bible Lady Gail Buckley Catholic Moments Lisa Hendey Jesus the Evangelist Allen Wright Spirit and Truth Live Joe Patch 3:00AM 3:00AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy (3am) / Holy Rosary (3:20am) 4:00AM 4:00AM Joyful Desperation Chris Padgett An Intro to Bioethics Fr. Joseph Howard Renewing Faith Dcn. Bill Brennan Beyond the Veil Fr. Tom Loya Living Eucharist Kathleen Beckman Catholic Country Randy Albright Faith and Fitness Dr. John Acquaviva 5:00AM 5:00AM Catholic Classics Fr. Joseph Koterski Meet the Author Ken Huck Putting Faith and Hope in Your Job Search Robin Brun Theology of the Body Fr. Howard Apologetics Jimmy Seghers and Lisa Flood Salvation is from the Jews Roy Schoeman 6:00AM CENTRAL White = Live Programing Blue = Prerecorded Programing April 1, 2015 EASTERN