Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role as part of the inner circle of Jesus. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts on how to address compulsive eating, and Courtney Brown with more reflections on Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Thomas Aquinas prayer

“Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,
which no unworthy affection may drag
downwards; give us an unconquered
heart, which no tribulation can wear
out; give us an upright heart, which
no unworthy purpose may tempt
aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord
our God, understanding to know
you, diligence to seek you, wisdom
to find you, and a faithfulness that
may finally embrace you; through
Jesus Christ our Lord.”

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RECIPES FROM RITA: Crack Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

About 2 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes

1/4 cup olive oil

1 heaping tablespoon or more ranch seasoning dry powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Handful chopped chives, garlic or onion 

Good handful chopped basil

Feta or goat or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cut tomatoes in half.

Combine oil, ranch seasoning powder, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Taste for seasonings – it should taste pretty strong.
Toss tomatoes in mixture.
Spread onto large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast in 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Move tomatoes to a bowl. Toss with chopped basil, crumbled feta cheese, and chives

More recipes at abouteating.com.

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The new Brother Isaiah album, “Mysteries and Medicines,” is available through your favorite streaming service. Check him out on YouTube as well: youtube.com/@cfrs

Montse Alvarado is online at ewtnnews.com.

Jennifer Abdrabbo is online at covingtoncharities.org.

Full list of guests