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Join Angela Sealana and Carmelite friar Father Jorge Maria Cabrera de la Eucaristía, OCD, as they explore the life and teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the beloved Little Flower. Discover the inspiring life of this role model of faith and hear how her teachings can guide us on our spiritual journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Who was St. Thérèse ‘the Little Flower’?
• What were her major contributions to Christian spirituality?
• Why is San Antonio home to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower?
• Learn about special opportunities to venerate relics of Thérèse and her holy parents in 2025.

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: “Souls on fire with love cannot remain inactive.” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Have you ever felt a longing for something more in your life? Join us as Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR, shares his personal journey of faith and the life-changing impact of this sacred sacrament.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Hear how visiting a church changed Fr. Jeremiah's life and helped him grow closer to God.
• Discover the Eucharist as the real presence of Jesus.
• Learn how receiving Jesus in the Eucharist brings peace, strength, and new life.

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Jewel for the Journey: "Jesus said to them, 'Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you." (John 6:53)

Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock's Talk recorded at the 2025 Catholic Women's Conference, on July 26, 2025, in San Antonio, TX

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Discover the inspiring story of St. Paul and the significance of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. His transformation from persecutor to apostle reminds us of God’s mercy and the hope we are called to share.

In this episode, you will:

• Explore the powerful story of St. Paul, his dramatic conversion, and lasting impact on Christian theology.
• Take an audio journey to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and uncover its sacred treasures.
• Be inspired by St. Paul's timeless teachings that continue to strengthen faith and offer hope today.

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Jewel for the Journey: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

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Did you know that there is one place in the USA which is the site of a Marian apparition approved by the  Church? Our journey today will be a pilgrimage to the shrine built on this site. Join Angela Sealana and her guest, Fr. Joseph Aytona, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion as they shine a light on this pilgrim destination.

On today’s journey, you will:

• Explore the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin
• Hear the story of the Virgin Mary’s apparition at this location
• Learn about how Mary’s message can teach, encourage & inspire us today

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Jewel for the Journey:
“Go and fear nothing, I will help you.” – Our Lady of Champion

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with St. Vincent de Paul and the Society that is named after this role model of faith. You may know his name, and perhaps have heard of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but how much do you know about what he has contributed to the Church?

On today’s journey, you will:

• Meet St. Vincent de Paul and hear about his life.
• Be introduced to Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and bring to light its impact on communities across the globe.
• Finally, we will learn about all of this can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

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We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Deanna Villarreal, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

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Our journey today is with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Come along with Mary Jane Fox and her guests, members of this organization, Dennis Alvey, KGCHS, and Barbara Alvey, DGCHS. This papal order dates back to the time of the Crusades. It is the only lay institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and of all the activities and initiatives to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

On today’s journey, you will:

• Hear the story of how this Order began during the time of the Crusades.
• Learn what each member is committed to and what they do to help the Church in the Holy Land stay alive.
• Be inspired by what they represent and do in the name of all Catholic Christians.

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Jewel for the Journey:

“Making the Holy Land known means transmitting the ‘Fifth Gospel,’ that is, the historical environment and geographical area in which the Word of God was revealed and then made flesh in Jesus of Nazareth, for us and for our salvation.” - Pope Francis (Apostolic Palace on Jan. 17)

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with a trailblazing woman saint, whom Pope Benedict XVI named a Doctor of the Church. She was a musician and composer, a theologian and mystic, an herbalist and healer, and a preacher and reformer in the High Middle Ages. Joining Angela Sealana is her guest, Jeanne O’Connell with St. Hildegard’s Cathedral of the Woods.

On today’s journey, you will

• Meet St. Hildegard von Bingen and hear about her life
• Discover how her insights can help us find wholeness and healing in our lives as we reclaim our relationship to the rest of Creation

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Official website of St. Hildegard’s Cathedral of the Woods

Jewel for the Journey:

“With nature’s help, humankind can set into creation all that is necessary and life-sustaining.” – St. Hildegard von Bingen

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, under her title Our Lady of Stono River. This Marian title is associated with the Stono Uprising which took place at Stono River, South Carolina in the U.S. on September 9, 1739. We will also discuss how Mary’s titles in many cultures is important for our faith, and advice on passing along our own cultural traditions to keep them alive.

On today’s journey, you will

• Hear the story of this event in American history
• Learn about the Marian and Catholic connections
• Be encouraged by Our Lady of Stono River
• And, be inspired by the relationship between faith and culture

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We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Deanna Villarreal, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Featured Image, Our Lady of Stono River mural created for the National Black Catholic Congress by Enzo Selvaggi, used with permission.

Mary Jane Fox interviews Dr. Mitch & Chrissy Finnie, a hopeful couple. They share their love in holy matrimony, their adoption journey, and their faith in Christ after losing their daughter Veronica. This week’s journey will be unforgettable.

During this episode, you will:

• Meet Dr. Mitch & Chrissy Finnie have been married for 14 years
• Be inspired by their story of the adoption of three children
• Learn how they remained close to each other and steadfast in their faith amidst Veronica’s passing

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Jewel for the Journey:
“Whatever you do for your family, your children, your husband, your wife, you do for God. All we do, our prayers, our work, our suffering, is for Jesus.” – St. Mother Teresa

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Come on a journey as we discuss total Consecration to Mary. Join Co-Founder and Co-Director of Pilgrim Center of Hope, Mary Jane Fox, and her guest, Ana Alcoreza. She is a woman who is consecrated to Mary, the Mother of God, and who has experienced Mary’s maternal mercy.

During this episode, you will:

• Learn about Total Consecration to Mary and its meaning.
• Discover why we can consider consecrating our lives to Mary, the Mother of God.
• Hear an explanation of why consecration to Mary helps us get closer to Jesus.

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Jewel for the Journey:

“Mary is the safest, easiest, shortest, and most perfect way of approaching Jesus.”  St. Louis de Montfort

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