I am so excited about a new voice that has emerged on Christian radio. If you have not heard Audrey Assad, get ready to hear purity and light. Not only is she singing about God and offering Him glory and praise, she is not playing the typical games that so many pop stars play. She is being honest about her faith life and the journey that has led her to this point. Raised a Protestant from birth, she became a Catholic about three years ago. I encourage you to read her story in her own words here. You should also get a copy of her latest album, For Love of You. What I love about Audrey is her strong show of support for Pope Benedict. How mature and insightful is this young woman? She is able to understand, unlike many who are twice her age, that Pope Benedict is not a place holder in the Seat of Peter. He is there to lead and guide the church that Jesus established. Pope Benedict stands for the righteousness that is the Catholic Church and has served her well over these last 2000 years. Welcome to the flock Audrey.
Finding St Anthony Among the Lost Items
Saint Anthony of Padua, though often associated with finding lost articles, was primarily known in his lifetime as a powerful and eloquent preacher. Originally a Canon Regular of St. Augustine, he was inspired to join the newly formed Franciscan order after witnessing the martyrdom of the first Franciscan missionaries in Morocco. His conversion to the mendicant life under St. Francis of Assisi transformed him, deepening his commitment to poverty, humility, and evangelical preaching. Gifted with profound theological knowledge and a captivating speaking style, he traveled across Italy and France, drawing immense crowds with his clear and passionate sermons, converting many and combating heresy with his unwavering faith and intellectual rigor. Beyond his public ministry, St. Anthony was a mystic who enjoyed profound spiritual experiences, most notably a vision of the Infant Jesus. This intimate connection with the Christ Child is a hallmark of his iconography, often depicting him c...
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