On todayâs show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to di

What Is the difference between sacraments and 

Nick - How important it is to have a crucifix.

Pat - Sacramentals...wedding rings are sacrame

Break 1

What is the Miraculous Medal?

Janice - A few things I would consider a sacra

On today's show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are.
What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals?

 
Nick - How important is it to carry a Crucifix?

 
Pat - Wedding rings are sacramentals too!

 
Break 1

 
What is the Miraculous Medal?

 
Pat - Janice: A few things I would consider a sacramental. Angel coin, a couple of images of Jesus I would consider a sacramental. 

 

On today's show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are.
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<li>What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals?</li>
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<li>Nick - How important is it to carry a Crucifix?</li>
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<li>Pat - Wedding rings are sacramentals too!</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>What is the Miraculous Medal?</li>
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<li>Pat - Janice: A few things I would consider a sacramental. Angel coin, a couple of images of Jesus I would consider a sacramental.&nbsp;</li>
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What Are Sacramentals? - August 17, 2026

Msgr. Robert Dempsey on St. Joseph

Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every

Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter I am pra

On today’s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph

 
Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every night. We had an incident where our son had pneumonia when he was 16 and had to take him to the hospital. I found my "Memorare to St Joseph" card and prayed it. I truly believe that he interceded for my son.

 
Break 1

 
Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter. I pray always that my son will be a St. Joseph and that my daughter will be sent to St. Joseph.

On today&rsquo;s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph
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<li>Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every night. We had an incident where our son had pneumonia when he was 16 and had to take him to the hospital. I found my "Memorare to St Joseph" card and prayed it. I truly believe that he interceded for my son.</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter. I pray always that my son will be a St. Joseph and that my daughter will be sent to St. Joseph.</li>
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St. Joseph - August 19, 2026

Fr. Peter Armenio comes on to discuss Poverty 

Wade - What does poor in spirit mean?

Detachment from wealth and possessions

On today’s show, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us in understanding poverty in spirit.

 
Wade - What does poor in spirit mean? Does it mean that I am lacking in faith?

 
Fr. Peter discusses detachment from wealth and possessions.

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<li>On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us in understanding poverty in spirit.</li>
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<li>Wade - What does poor in spirit mean? Does it mean that I am lacking in faith?</li>
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<li>Fr. Peter discusses detachment from wealth and possessions.</li>
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What Are Sacramentals? - August 18, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to sha

Jim - My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. 

Carol - I went to the shrine a little over a y

Matt - I'm part of a group called the Kolbe pr

Break 2

You canât talk about St. Maximillian Kolbe w

On today’s show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to share about St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Martyr of Charity

 

Jim - My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. I didn't know a lot about the complete history, but being in Auschwitz where that took place moved us so much. When you come out, you're in tears. Touched us a lot. We prayed for his intercession.

 

Break 1

Carol - I went to the shrine a little over a year ago. Had an experience with him to give my all to Mary.

 

Matt - I'm part of a group called the Kolbe prison ministry. One of my Kolbe brothers' dad was in Auschwitz and saw the whole thing. The details are pretty incredible. We're doing a fundraiser for our ministry and we're going to display some pictures of Kolbe.

 

Notes:

https://marytown.com/

https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com/

 

 

Break 2

You can’t talk about St. Maximillian Kolbe without talking about Mary and her Immaculate Heart.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to share about St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Martyr of Charity
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Jim - My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. I didn't know a lot about the complete history, but being in Auschwitz where that took place moved us so much. When you come out, you're in tears. Touched us a lot. We prayed for his intercession.
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Break 1
Carol - I went to the shrine a little over a year ago. Had an experience with him to give my all to Mary.
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Matt - I'm part of a group called the Kolbe prison ministry. One of my Kolbe brothers' dad was in Auschwitz and saw the whole thing. The details are pretty incredible. We're doing a fundraiser for our ministry and we're going to display some pictures of Kolbe.
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Notes:
<a href="https://marytown.com/">https://marytown.com/</a>
<a href="https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com/">https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com/</a>
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You can&rsquo;t talk about St. Maximillian Kolbe without talking about Mary and her Immaculate Heart.

What Are Sacramentals? - August 17, 2026

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