Happy feast of St. Martin de Porres! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as one of the first saints from the Americas. Guests include Chris Altieri to discuss his new book on Pope Leo and Church reform, Brendan Hodge on the upcoming USCCB meeting in Baltimore, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Martin de Porres

O God, who led Saint Martin de Porres by the path of humility to heavenly glory, grant that we may so follow his radiant example in this life as to merit to be exalted with him in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Chris Altieri, author of Leo XIV: The New Pope and Catholic Reform

Neena Gaynor’s Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy can be found at ascensionpress.com.

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Happy All Hallow’s Eve! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what you need to know about Catholicism in order to understand vampire mythology. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin with more thoughts on why we should’t treat the Church as an escape from the “real world,” and Mike Aquilina on the history behind All Saints Day. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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From a Prayer by St. Aelred of Rievaulx

Lord, may Thy good, sweet Spirit
descend into my heart,
and fashion there a dwelling for Himself,
cleansing it from all defilement both of flesh and spirit,
impouring into it the increment of faith, and hope, and love,
disposing it to penitence, and love, and gentleness.
May He quench with the dew of His blessing
the heat of my desires,
and with His power put to death
my carnal impulses and fleshly lusts.
In labours, and in watchings, and in fastings,
may He afford my fervor and discretion,
to love and praise Thee, to pray and think of Thee;
and may He give me power and devotion
to order every act and thought according to Thy will,
and also perseverance in these virtues
unto my life’s end.

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Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com.

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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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