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Father Anthony with Tony today chat regarding Pope Leo’s Pilgrimage to France.  After prayer Father focuses on the Saints of France. He discusses their history, life, works and legacies.  Father was truly impressed by the beauty of several of his stops.  He draws special attention to the Night of Prayer held at the Stade de France, the national stadium in Saint-Denis France on September 25, 2026, drawing an audience of over 80,000 young people.  He discusses the impressive presentation of the procession of the saints and encourages us to find the event you tube and view it, as it is just amazing.  Father chats about the impact of this event drawing attention to the focus the Catholics in France seems to have on their faith hoping to see similar focus and dedication by Catholics around the world.  Father wraps up the show reviewing the list of the top Saints of France. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he discusses The Bible and how the Word of God is a person which The Bible is an earthy view of. Today Father Koys opens with St Jerome whose feast day is today, before going into the nature of the Bible and how Catholics and Protestants differ in our approach to scripture. He further offers historical insight into this topic discussing a story of a mission of St Isaac Jouges in upstate New York and later compares the new Act of Contrition with the older form some may remember. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father greets everyone and opens with prayer.  After prayer Father focuses on the Feast of the Archangels, the feast day and the Archangels themselves.  Father tells us that they are not only messengers but warriors, protectors and executors of divine justice.  He discusses the concept of invincible power of the Prince and Principality of the Archangels.  Father and the group also make connection to Episode #4897 Chaplet of St. Michael with Alice Babij (Bobby) where they discussed the Nine Angelic Choirs.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

It’s Monday and Lauretta has two guests, first she is joined by Dr. Mary Keen Kirchoff to talk about the recently legalized assisted suicide law in Illinois and why we as Catholics cannot remain silent on this gravely unjust practice. Lauretta and Dr Kirchoff discuss the morality on death in the medical field and why assisted suicide unlike other medical decisions on death is gravely immoral and always a tragedy where it is permitted or incentivized. There will be a speaking event October 15th at St Bernardine in Forest Park, IL. Call 899 if you or someone you know is in crisis. Later Lauretta is joined by Mary FioRito from the Chicago Bible Society to talk about their luncheon Wednesday next week, their work to help jail inmates have access to the Word of God where they otherwise have little access, and discuss the Hallow app and how Catholics can participate. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  https://www.chicagobiblesociety.org/

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Father Anthony with Tony today chat regarding the beatification of Fulton Sheen.  The beatification is taking place today September 24, 2026 at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.  Father shares details regarding the process to sainthood and the virtues necessary for consideration.  Father shares information regarding Fulton Sheen’s life, his evangelization and the miracle qualifying him for sainthood.  After much needed prayer, Father turns to the words of Fulton Sheen reading through several of his quotes.  Father recognizing Fulton Sheen as a gifted orator who spoke provocatively with a truly impactful delivery.  Father reflects on his profound and commonsensical words that could pierce the heart.  Father encourages everyone to search and find his show either on the internet, tv, or CD’s and listen to them to allow his words to transform you.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he discusses Americanism in light of Fulton J Sheen’s beatification tomorrow. Today Father Koys talks about Fulton Sheen’s interpretation of the Americanism heresy from Pope Leo XIII and the shifts in the Church during Sheen’s time in relation to this topic. He further offers historical insight into this topic of Americanism from Fulton Sheen and Pope Leo XIII. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish https://historicstjames.org/

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the start of Fall, and people in the Parish.  Father talks about a rupture across the Church as many have fallen away but some, especially a small faction of the young, are coming back. After prayer, Father mentions the Book of Sirach and it’s teaching of “to know God, to love God, to serve God.” They discuss the importance that God knows our suffering no matter how deep, and that He wants to be found even when we feel like he isn’t there. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Lauretta opens Winds of Change with a request for prayer for Jimmy Lai, listener, Dave and for peace in Israel. Lauretta discusses the tragic murder of Loyola student; Sheridan Gorman killed at the hands of an illegal alien not detained because of “sanctuary” dictates as well as the senseless murder of Katie Abraham. Lauretta unpacks the significance and customs of every day during Holy week. She further discusses the actions of tone-deaf Brandon Johnson and J.B Pritzker and asks for prayer for their conversion. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby) as they gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father greets everyone and reflects on the memory of 9/11 and the grief mothers experience during loss of their own children in reflection of the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows this week. After Prayer, Alice returns today to share the book, “The 7 Dolors of Mary: Entering the Mystery of Mary’s Sorrows.” Alice goes over the 7 Dolors or Sorrows of Mary and how Our Blessed Mother’s sufferings are linked to Christ and are connected to our own salvation as Catholics. After the break Father closes with a prayer. The book is available at priestlypress.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish priestlypress.com

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today, to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Father opens daily prayer and afterwards talks about the decline of faith in our society and how to navigate this as Catholics. Father then talks about two Saints whose feast days are today Saint Robert Bellarmine and Saint Hildegard who guided the faith during their times which were changes of era. They discuss what these Saints mean for us as Catholics. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Father Koys takes us on another “brain wrinkling” walk as he discusses the birth of America from a Catholic perspective. Today Father Koys talks about the Catholic principles of subsidiarity and suzerainty in America’s founding and how while flawed it is a reflection of the Church. He further offers historical insight into the question of America as Catholics. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish https://historicstjames.org/

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father talks about the sufferings of Mary, Mother of God and its connection to the Passion of her Son as today is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Father then talks about Our Lady’s appearance for those in suffering in recent times such as Our Lady of Kibeho in the lead up to the Rwandan genocide. They discuss what Our Lady’s sufferings means for us on this holy day as Catholics. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

It’s Monday and Lauretta’s guest, Joyce Duriga from the Archdiocese newspaper the Chicago Catholic returns to talk about the many events of the past few days from 25 years since the fateful day of September 11th to Pope Leo XIV’s Birthday and the celebration today of the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross. Lauretta talks with Duriga about the recent law now in effect legalizing assisted suicide in the State of Illinois and Cardinal Cupich’s fight for the rights of Catholics to not partake in this sad new development in our State. There will be a conference on Learning About Assisted Suicide on October 15th at St. Luke and St. Bernardine parish in River Forest, IL. Given this topic today and September being Suicide Prevention Month, if you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or going through a needy point in life the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is open and confidential 24/7 by dialing 988. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby) to gather to pay respects and reflect 25 years to the day of the 9/11 terror attacks.  Father greets everyone reflecting on the memories of that fateful day and his experience with funerals. Father then reflects on Christ’s suffering at His Passion on The Cross and how many heroes suffered and survivors have had to live in agony decades after the attacks. The show is closed reflecting on the state of America and the memory of the attacks 25 years later in 2026. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish