Fr Robert Nixon

Brendan Hodge

Dr John Cuddeback

Kevin Prendergast

Dr John Bergsma

Rita Heikenfeld

Gary Michuta

Courtney Brown

Danielle Bean

Fr John Gavin

Karlo Broussard

Mike Aquilina

Happy feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his simple and profound witness of faith. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with reflections on the Theology of the Body.

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Prayer for God’s Mercy by Padre Pio

O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church. Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory. May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us as You desire for your greater glory. O Jesus, most adorable Heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: GRILLED CARNE ASADA

Ingredients

2 pounds skirt steak – can use flank or flat iron if necessary

Carne Asada Marinade

1 jalapeño seeded and minced – or more to taste 

4 cloves garlic minced – nice large ones

1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped – Matt would use way more….

Juice from 1 of each: orange, lime and lemon 

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil or bit more 

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat – if using flank or flat iron steak it can stay up to 12 hour or so).

Grill steaks on medium high  for 7 to 10 minutes per side (if they are each about 1 pound; if they are thinner they will take only a few minutes per side so take this into account), turning once for medium-rare. 

Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

Great go withs:

Blistered tortillas, guacamole, pico de Gallo, sour cream, salsa, Cotija cheese, lime wedges, etc. 

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Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

Full list of guests

Happy feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his simple and profound witness of faith. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with reflections on the Theology of the Body.
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Prayer for God&rsquo;s Mercy by Padre Pio
O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church. Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory. May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us as You desire for your greater glory. O Jesus, most adorable Heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father.
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RECIPES FROM RITA: GRILLED CARNE ASADA
Ingredients
2 pounds skirt steak &ndash; can use flank or flat iron if necessary
Carne Asada Marinade
1 jalape&ntilde;o seeded and minced &ndash; or more to taste&nbsp;
4 cloves garlic minced &ndash; nice large ones
1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped &ndash; Matt would use way more&hellip;.
Juice from 1 of each: orange, lime and lemon&nbsp;
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil or bit more&nbsp;
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalape&ntilde;o through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat &ndash; if using flank or flat iron steak it can stay up to 12 hour or so).
Grill steaks on medium high&nbsp; for 7 to 10 minutes per side (if they are each about 1 pound; if they are thinner they will take only a few minutes per side so take this into account), turning once for medium-rare.&nbsp;
Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Slice thinly across the grain and serve.
Great go withs:
Blistered tortillas, guacamole, pico de Gallo, sour cream, salsa, Cotija cheese, lime wedges, etc.&nbsp;
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Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/High-Hallow-Tolkiens-Liturgical-Imagination/dp/164585440X">The High Hallow: Tolkien&rsquo;s Liturgical Imagination</a>
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