Dr Matthew Bunson

Brendan Hodge

Fr Robert Nixon

Kevin Prendergast

Dr John Bergsma

Rita Heikenfeld

Bobby Schindler

Courtney Brown

Danielle Bean

Fr Sebastian Walshe

Brady Stiller

Happy feast of St. Marianne Cope! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss her extraordinary work with the lepers of Hawaii. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more winter comfort food recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Marianne Cope Prayer

Lord Jesus, you who gave us your commandment of love of God and neighbor, and identified yourself in a special way with the most needy of your people, hear our prayer.

Faithful to your teaching, St. Marianne Cope loved and served her neighbor, especially the most desolate outcast, giving herself generously and heroically for those afflicted by leprosy. She alleviated their physical and spiritual sufferings, thus helping them to accept their afflictions with patience.

Her care and concern for others manifested the great love you have for us. Through her merits and intercession, grant us the favor which we confidently ask of you so that the people of God, following the inspiration of her life and apostolate, may practice charity towards all according to your word and example. Amen.

Source: St. Marianne Cope Shrine and Museum, Syracuse, NY

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RECIPES FROM RITA: GARLIC PARM CHICKEN BITES

INGREDIENTS
1 generous tablespoon minced garlic (3 large cloves) or more to taste
Parmesan cheese, grated fine OR  (about 1/3 cup OR 1/3 cup store-bought grated fine – my preference for this recipe), plus more for serving
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided – if using salted reduce salt to 3/4 teaspoon 
Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut boneless chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl, add salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden-brown and the chicken easily releases from the bottom of the pan, about 4 minutes. Toss and cook until golden-brown on the second side and cooked through, about 2 minutes more.

Transfer the chicken to a plate. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet and repeat cooking the remaining chicken. Transfer to the same plate.

Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, chicken, and any accumulated juices on the plate to the skillet. Cook until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant, only about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the Parmesan cheese, and  toss to coat. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired. 

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Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story

Full list of guests

Happy feast of St. Marianne Cope! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss her extraordinary work with the lepers of Hawaii. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more winter comfort food recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more&hellip;
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St. Marianne Cope Prayer
Lord Jesus, you who gave us your commandment of love of God and neighbor, and identified yourself in a special way with the most needy of your people, hear our prayer.
Faithful to your teaching, St. Marianne Cope loved and served her neighbor, especially the most desolate outcast, giving herself generously and heroically for those afflicted by leprosy. She alleviated their physical and spiritual sufferings, thus helping them to accept their afflictions with patience.
Her care and concern for others manifested the great love you have for us. Through her merits and intercession, grant us the favor which we confidently ask of you so that the people of God, following the inspiration of her life and apostolate, may practice charity towards all according to your word and example. Amen.
<a href="https://www.saintmarianne.org/prayer---novena2.html">Source: St. Marianne Cope Shrine and Museum, Syracuse, NY</a>
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RECIPES FROM RITA:&nbsp;GARLIC PARM CHICKEN BITES
INGREDIENTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">1 generous tablespoon minced garlic (3 large cloves) or more to taste</li>
<li aria-level="1">Parmesan cheese, grated fine OR&nbsp; (about 1/3 cup OR 1/3 cup store-bought grated fine &ndash; my preference for this recipe), plus more for serving</li>
<li aria-level="1">1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination</li>
<li aria-level="1">1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li aria-level="1">1/2 teaspoon pepper</li>
<li aria-level="1">4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided &ndash; if using salted reduce salt to 3/4 teaspoon&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)</li>
</ul>
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut boneless chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl, add salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden-brown and the chicken easily releases from the bottom of the pan, about 4 minutes. Toss and cook until golden-brown on the second side and cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet and repeat cooking the remaining chicken. Transfer to the same plate.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, chicken, and any accumulated juices on the plate to the skillet. Cook until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant, only about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the Parmesan cheese, and&nbsp;&nbsp;toss to coat. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.&nbsp;
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Brady Stiller, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Life-Story-Chesterton-Paradox/dp/1685780911">Your Life is a Story</a>
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