A Newsletter for Radio Maria USA -- National Volume 6, Number 6 Radio Maria USA August, 2013 Blessed is She who believed (Luke 1:45) Dear Family of Radio Maria, This month we celebrate the great Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother into Heaven. In his encyclical Lumen Fidei, given for the Year of Faith, Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, says: The Mother of The Lord is the perfect Icon of Faith; as Saint Elizabeth would say, Blessed is She who believed (Lk 1:45). Mary is not only an example of a person who has Faith; She is our greatest advocate with Her Son, Jesus, to help us grow in Faith. The doctrine of her glorious Assumption into heaven is the crowning glory of a life lived in the greatest faith possible even in the face of terrible trials and suffering. Radio Maria carries her holy name: Maria. And she carries us on our journey of faith to keep us moving towards her Son, lifting us up when we fall, encouraging, inspiring, and sometimes correcting us, as every Mother does. The Solemnity of the Assumtion celebrates the end of Mary s earthly journey and the beginning of her heavenly reign. As we pray in the Liturgy: Where she has gone we hope to follow. We rejoice not only to follow but to have her as our companion and guide along the way. That is our mission here at Radio Maria to bring the companionship of Mary and her Son to all who are on the way to the same heavenly home. Can you please help us continue our Mission for Our Lady by making a special donation at this time? We have had several unexpected and emergency expenses to keep our broadcast system on the air. Please help us with whatever donation you can afford. We know that Our Lord and His Holy Mother will reward you!, O.F.M. Father Robert Young, O.F.M. Program Director, Radio Maria US Monthly Messages from Our Lady July 2, 2013 Message to Mirjana Dear children, with a motherly love I am imploring you to give me the gift of your hearts, so I can present them to my Son and free you free you from all the evil enslaving and distancing you all the more from the only Good my Son from everything which is leading you on the wrong way and is taking peace away from you. I desire to lead you to the freedom of the promise of my Son, because I desire for God s will to be fullfilled completely here; and that through reconcilliation with the Heavenly Father, through fasting and prayer, apostles of God s love may be born apostles who will freely, and with love, spread the love of God to all my children apostles who will spread the love of the trust in the Heavenly Father and who will keep opening the gates of Heaven. Dear children, extend the joy of love and support to your shepherds, just as my Son has asked them to extend it to you. Thank you. July 25, 2013 Message to Marija Dear children! With joy in my heart I call all of you to live your faith and to witness it with your heart and by your example in every way. Decide, little children, to be far from sin and temptation and may there be joy and love for holiness in your hearts. I love you, little children, and accompany you with my intercession before the Most High. Thank you for having responded to my call. Board of Directors Mr. Carlo DiMaggio.............................................. President, O.F.M........................................... 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
The Spirituality given to a contemporary mystic, Luisa Piccarreta (d.1947), is spreading throughout the world. It is all about living IN the Will of God, as the perfect fulfillment of the one prayer Jesus taught us: The Our Father. These programs can also be found on our Radio Maria website-- radiomaria.us under programs and then Will of God. Program of the Month: The Divine Will By Father Robert Young, O.F.M. Airs every Saturday at 10 a.m. (EST), 9 a.m. (CST) The Holy Land You could win a free trip to the Holy Land or to Medjugorje! You could be the big winner of Radio Maria s Immaculate Conception Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a free pilgrimage of choice (for two) to either a 10-day trip to the Holy Land or an 8-day trip to Medjugorje. Second prize is $1,000 cash and third prize is $500. The pilgrimage includes round-trip airfare, meals (Holy Land: breakfast, lunch, and dinner; or Medjugorje: breakfast and dinner), transportation, first-class hotel accommodations (a hotel in the Holy Land, 1st prize: Free trip of your choice: 10-day trip to the Holy Land 8-day trip to Medjugorje 2nd prize: $1,000 cash 3rd prize: $500 cash a pansion in Medjugorje), a guide, spiritual director and much more. The trip is coordinated by 206 Tours. To enter, you must fill out an official sweepstakes ticket available through most Radio Maria locations. The official sweepstakes ticket and your donation must be mailed to Radio Maria, 601 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. All tickets must be received by Thursday, October 31, 2013. Tickets may also be purchased online at radiomaria.us. A tax deductible offering of $10 per Medjugorje ticket or $50 for 6 tickets is suggested; however no donation is required to enter. The Radio Maria Sweepstakes prizes will be drawn Dec. 9, 2013. Winners will be notified by telephone or certified mail approximately three weeks after the drawing dates. The pilgrimage offer expires on December 15, 2014. To purchase a ticket, you must be 18 years or older and legal citizens of the U. S. or its possessions. For more information, please call 318-561-6145 or 1-888-408-0201. Comments from Listeners Dear Father and Radio Maria staff, My sister (who is bedridden) and I love to listen to Radio Maria, especially the Mass, Rosaries, chaplets, etc. May God bless you and may Radio Maria continue to grow! Thank you. Dorothy in Crowley Dear Friends, I am an inmate at Stiles Unit in Beaumont. I listen to Radio Maria from Port Arthur, and I really enjoy it, especially, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Divine Mercy chaplet, and the Holy Rosary. Radio Maria offers so much that it is difficult for me to keep track of the programs, days and times they are broadcast! Thank you for your time. God bless you! Ted in Beaumont I listen to Radio Maria almost every day and find the programs inspiring and down to earth. You help me to pray and also give practical help to my ministry. I especially enjoy Theology of the Body with Fr. Howard and his co-hosts. God bless and prosper your work! A priest in Lafayette Love your new program, Fr. Robert-- Intro. to the Divine Will. So many blessings...along with your on-going Divine Will program on Saturday. God bless your work!
Fall Maria-thon (Sept. 17-21) to honor the Holy Name of Mary Radio Maria will honor the Holy Name of Mary during the four-day semi-annual Fall Maria-thon, to be held Sept. 17-21. After the most sacred name of Jesus, the name of Mary is so rich in every good thing, that on earth and in heaven, there is no other from which devout souls receive so much grace, hope, and sweetness. The Blessed Raymond Jordano said, However hardened and diffident a heart may be, the name of this most Blessed Virgin has such efficacy, that if it is only pronounced, that heart will be wonderfully softened. With that in mind, and in prayerful preparation for the success of the Maria-thon, Radio Maria will recite the Novena of the Most Holy Name of Mary, several times throughout the day, beginning Sunday, Sept 8 through Monday, Sept. 16. Please join us on the air, as we pray this devotion. O Immaculate Mary, Virgin Most Powerful, I beseech thee, through that immense power which thou has received from the Eternal Father, obtain for me purity of heart, strength to overcome the enemies of my soul and the special favor which I implore in my present necessity: (Here mention your request) Mother most pure, forsake me not, despise not my prayer, and graciously hear me for God s glory, thy honor and the welfare of my soul. Hail Mary... O Virgin Mary, my Mother, through that ineffable wisdom bestowed upon thee by the Incarnate Word of God, I humbly beseech thee, obtain for me meekness and humility of heart, a perfect knowledge of the Divine Will, and strength to accomplish it always. O Mary, Seat of Wisdom, as a tender Mother lead me on the path of Christian virtue and perfection. Enlighten and enable me to do what is most pleasing to thy Beloved Son and to obtain my petition. Hail Mary... O Mother of Mercy, Mother of penitent sinners, I stand before thee sinful and sorrowful, beseeching thee through the immense love given thee by the Holy Ghost for us poor sinners, obtain for me true and perfect contrition for my sins, which I hate and detest with all my heart because I love God. Mother most merciful, help me in my present necessity. Turn then thy eyes of mercy towards us, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Hail Mary... +Amen Novena to the Most Holy Name of Mary To be recited several times daily on Radio Maria September 8 - September 16 The Maria-thon will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 17 (the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis) and end on Saturday, Sept. 21 (The Feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist). The Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary is celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 12. Radio Maria hosts two Maria-thons each year -- one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Since we do not receive funding from any church, organization, or diocese, we are 100 percent dependent on the generosity of our listeners. So we host these Maria-thons twice a year, in an effort to generate funds to keep us in operation. You have always come through for us, and we are so truly grateful for your generosity. Stay tuned to Radio Maria during our Fall Maria-thon and call us any time at 1-888-408-0201. Feel free to call in too, with any testimonies or comments about what Radio Maria means to you. May our Holy Mother Mary and all the Angels and Saints help us to make it a great success! Thursday, Aug. 15 Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. -- Pope Pius XII, Nov. 1, 1950
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EASTERN SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CENTRAL Pope John Paul II Thoughts on Jesus Food for the Journey, Sr. Ann Shields / Thoughts on Jesus, Diane Whaley / Sharing the Word, Archbishop Pilarczyk American Catholic Radio 6:30AM Diane Whaley (7:20 AM) Morning Prayers Morning Prayer & Holy Rosary Thoughts on Jesus Morning Office of the Liturgy of the Hours (Lauds) and Preparation for Holy Mass The Holy Rosary Full Rosary Morning Prayers Living the Lectionary Fr. Rick Nieberding Angelus, Holy Rosary with Various Bishops Healing Through the Mass - Fr. Duane Stenzel Tap Dancing In The Rain Pam Bettner Spring 2013 Schedule Central Time Listen LIVE 24/7 at: radiomaria.us Call-in Studio Line: 866-333-MARY (6279) 6:00AM 8:00AM 8:30AM 10:00AM Fr. Dan Hoehn Fr. David Zink 9:00AM 11:00AM time varies by week Embracing Your Greatness Christina King Beyond the Veil Fr. Tom Loya An Intro to Bioethics Fr. Joseph Howard Outside the Box Vicki Thorn Aim High Fr. Jason Kulczynski Theology of the Body Fr. Howard 10:00AM Noon Renewing Faith Dcn. Bill Brennan The Bible Lady Gail Buckley Quest for a Culture of Life in America Steve Koob Francesca & Friends Francesca Franchina Home Schooling Lifeline Catherine Moran & Terry Lynn Arnold 11:00AM 1:00PM Angelus, Saint of the Day, Midday Office of the Liturgy of the Hours Noon 1:30PM 2:00PM American Catholic Radio Cantate Domingo: Sacred Liturgy/Sacred Music Dr. Susan Treacy The Battle For Purity Wendy Gerstner Food for the Journey - Sr. Ann Shields / Vatican News A Caring Place Family Spirit Alive Warren Hebert Marsha Morthland Spirit and Truth Live or Star of the Sea Know, Love & Serve Our Lord Regis Flaherty Jump Start Your Health Dr. Anthony Cichoke 12:30PM 1:00PM 3:00PM Life is Christ Fr. Reuben Nwankwo Kathie Duggan Be Your Best John Wright The Family Honor Hour Brenda Cerkez Meet the Author Ken Huck Catholic Classics 2:00PM 4:00PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Holy Rosary, Music & Inspiration 3:00PM 5:00PM Give God Permission Janis Clarke & Fr. Peter Ryan House Calls Mary Bond Don't Give Up Anne & Anna House Calls Fr. Harold Imamsha Catholic Grab Bag 4:00PM 6:00PM Catholic Country Randy Albright Kathlene Beckman Consecration To Our Lady Fr. Charles Becker Discovering Intelligent Design Tim Murnane 5:00PM 7:00PM Holy Rosary and Prayers Shield of Faith Mathew Arnold The Joy of Discovery Hal Fletcher Why Mary Fr. Dwight Campbell 6:00PM 8:00PM 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 Consecration To Our Lady Fr. Charles Becker 7:00PM 9:00PM The News That Doesn't Make the News Gaudium et Spes Fr. Joseph Barbone On Catholic Education Fr. Vincent Euk Holy Rosary Lumen Gentium Your Health Fr. Gerald Murray Dr. Dominico Mignone Night Prayers 8:00PM 10:00PM Catechism of the Catholic Church Reasons to Believe Fr. Terry Donahue 9:00PM 11:00PM Fr. Dan Hoehn Fr. David Zink 10:00PM Midnight 12:30AM 1:00AM Take Your Limits Off God - Fr. Duane Stenzel Living the Lectionary Fr. Rick Nieberding Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Give God Permission Janis Clarke & Fr. Peter Ryan Meet the Author Ken Huck Kathy Duggan 11:00PM 11:30PM Midnight 2:00AM Quest for a Culture of Life in America Steve Koob Keys to Spiritual Growth Fr. Scott McCaig Brokenhearted Dan Jurek Kathleen Beckman 1:00AM 3:00AM Francesca & Friends Francesca Franchina The Battle For Purity Wendy Gerstner Be Your Best John Wright The Bible Lady Gail Buckley A Caring Place Warren Hebert 2:00AM 4:00AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy (3am) / Holy Rosary (3:20am) 3:00AM 5:00AM Brokenhearted Dan Jurek An Intro to Bioethics Dr. David Hargroder Home Schooling Lifeline Catherine Moran & Terry Lynn Arnold Beyond the Veil Fr. Tom Loya Kathy Duggan Reasons to Believe Fr. Terry Donahue 4:00AM 6:00AM Catholic Classics Kathleen Beckman Theology of the Body Fr. Howard Discovering Intelligent Design Tim Murnane EASTERN White = Live Programing Blue = Prerecorded Programing August, 2013 CENTRAL 5:00AM