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Sparks of Mercy

Sparks of Mercy

By: The Marian Fathers
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Produced from the grounds of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Sparks of Mercy is a conversation about books, words, and God's Word given to us through the Bible, Catholic Tradition, and the created order. Senior Writer/Editor Christopher Sparks interviews Marian Press authors, readers, and just plain faithful folks in order to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to us today.2024 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. All rights reserved. Art Christianity Literary History & Criticism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Virtues of the Saints: 15 Heavenly Habits for Children with Patrick O’Hearn
    Jun 18 2025

    “Virtue” sounds like such an old-fashioned term, and yet it’s more relevant and necessary than ever. In a hopeful, inspiring conversation, Marian Press author Patrick O'Hearn explains how virtue remains in the core of the Christian life, and demonstrates that the saints want to help us develop the virtues of a Christian, even in this incredibly challenging modern world.


    Are you enjoying this podcast? I invite you to listen to more shows brought to you by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Join us daily for enriching, spiritual content which will help you on your journey with Jesus Christ. Simply visit DivineMercyPlus.org for a complete list of our shows. That's DivineMercyPlus.org.

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    44 mins
  • Part 2: Merciful Life/Spring, 52 Weeks with Saint Faustina: A Year of Grace and Mercy with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
    May 23 2025

    Pope Benedict XVI famously taught, “Mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message; it is the very name of God, the Face with which he revealed himself in the Old Covenant and fully in Jesus Christ, the incarnation of creative and redemptive Love.” Marian Press author and international speaker Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle helps us understand how to live a merciful life, guided by the mystical and practical wisdom of St. Faustina Kowalska, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope Leo XIV.


    Are you enjoying this podcast? I invite you to listen to more shows brought to you by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Join us daily for enriching, spiritual content which will help you on your journey with Jesus Christ. Simply visit DivineMercyPlus.org for a complete list of our shows. That's DivineMercyPlus.org.

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    42 mins
  • “Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace” with Caitrin Bennett
    Apr 17 2025

    Sometimes, it seems like lifelong Catholic marriage is impossible in this crazy modern world we live in. But the Church and the saints prove that, by the grace of God, there’s another way, that faithful, fruitful, loving marriages are just as possible as they’ve ever been, says Caitrin Bennett, Catholic wife, mother, and author of Holier Matrimony.


    Are you enjoying this podcast? I invite you to listen to more shows brought to you by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Join us daily for enriching, spiritual content which will help you on your journey with Jesus Christ. Simply visit DivineMercyPlus.org for a complete list of our shows. That's DivineMercyPlus.org.

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    41 mins

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