Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Paul Schrimption, author of “The Most Dangerous Man in England,” to discuss St. John Henry Newman ahead of him being declared a Doctor of the Church and a Patron Saint of Catholic Education this weekend. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss a report on the mental health of priests, and Gary Michuta on how St. Paul evangelized. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Prayer to St. Joseph for the Unemployed

Silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family. Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they all may use their strength and talents to make visible God’s new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. With confidence and trust we make this prayer thru Jesus. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: STUFFED POPPERS

Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

1 pound jalapenos, halved and seeded (wear gloves!)

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled

Bread crumb coating:

Mix together:

1/2 teaspoon each salt and garlic powder

1 cup or so bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325.

Mix cheeses and bacon together. Stuff into jalapeno halves. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 20-35 minutes.

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Sausage Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 pound large fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Cook sausage.
Mix sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sausage mixture into each jalapeño half; arrange stuffed halves in baking dishes.
Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.

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Paul Schrimpton, author of The Most Dangerous Man in England

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