Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 – St. Laurence Justinian 1. St. Laurence Justinian, born into the Venetian family of the Justinians (Giustiniani), was noted for his seriousness even as a child. 2. At the age of 19, he had a vision of Eternal Wisdom inviting him to unite himself with it, which led him to enter the religious life. 3. St. Laurence Justinian joined the Augustinian Order of the Canons of St. George on Alga Island, near Venice, known for his austerities and humility. 4. After his ordination, he was elected General of his Order and initiated profound reforms, essentially serving as its second founder. 5. In 1433, he was named Bishop of Venice, a position he initially tried to refuse but was obliged by Pope Eugene IV to accept. 6. As Bishop of Venice, St. Laurence Justinian played a pivotal role in resolving state quarrels, founding new monasteries, and improving divine worship in the parishes. 7. In 1450, he was elected Patriarch of Venice, and his ecclesiastical reform in the city is considered a precursor to what St. Charles Borromeo would later do in Milan after the Council of Trent. 8. His books and sermons reflected a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lord, emphasizing the importance of the Faith. 9. St. Laurence Justinian passed away on January 8, 1455, leaving a lasting legacy of sanctity. He was beatified in 1524 by Pope Clement VII and canonized in 1690 by Pope Alexander VIII. 10. His feast day was established on September 5, the day of his episcopal consecration. St. Laurence Justinian's life and reforms were emblematic of a period marked by both piety and the growing challenges of the revolutionary spirit within the Church. His commitment to reform and spiritual depth continue to inspire Catholics today. St. Laurence Justinian, pray for us! INTRO – Happy Tuesday Howdy to Catholic Spirit Radio https://blessedbehisholyface.com/ When someone uses the OH MY GOD statement. I say Praise be His Holy Name. I dare you to say it. And – at 15 past the hour, Texas News, some good news and bad news Also – at 30 past the hour, Dr. Fauci Comments about Masks Studies Oh Yeah – at 45 past the hour, Pope Francis comments on Synod on Synodality book Plus – in the next hour, Mary Queen of Martyrs As always – we have the fear and trembling game show with a prize from Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Tuesday, October 31st 2023 – St. Alfonso Rodriguez 1. **Birth and Early Life:** St. Alfonso Rodriguez was born in 1531 in Segovia, Spain, to a pious wool merchant. He was influenced by the early Jesuits in Spain, including Blessed Peter Faber and St. Francisco de Villanueva. 2. **Personal Tragedies:** After his father's death, Alfonso took over the family business, which eventually went bankrupt. He also suffered the loss of his wife, three children, and his mother. 3. **Spiritual Awakening:** In the face of these failures and personal tragedies, Alfonso experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He recognized the wickedness of his life and saw the majesty of God in his own misery. 4. **Entrance into the Society of Jesus:** At the age of 40, Alfonso entered the Society of Jesus as a lay brother. After a six-month novitiate, he became the doorkeeper at the Jesuit College of Mount Zion on the Island of Palma de Majorca. 5. **Humble Service:** Alfonso served as the doorkeeper for 45 years. Despite his humble position, his saintly behavior and wisdom attracted numerous people seeking his spiritual advice. 6. **Gift for Spiritual Conversation:** He possessed a special gift for spiritual conversation, and his superior affirmed that no spiritual treatise produced as much spiritual good as contact with him. He became known as the Doctor of Majorca. 7. **Contemplation of God's Grandeur:** Alfonso contemplated the grandeur of God, recognizing the insignificance of human existence without God. His deep sense of God's greatness led to his repentance and desire to know more about God. 8. **Ecstatic Experience:** In the last three days of his life, after his final Communion, St. Alfonso remained in ecstasy, experiencing overwhelming happiness and joy. 9. **Death and Canonization:** He died on October 31, 1617. Witnesses decided to have a faithful picture of him drawn due to the profound joy evident on his face during his last days. Let us ask St. Alfonso Rodriguez to help us follow his example of humility, his sense of the grandeur of God, and his fruitful conversations. St. Alfonso Rodriguez, pray for us! INTRO – Happy Tuesday When someone uses the OH MY GOD statement. I say Praise be His Holy Name. I dare you to say it. And – at 15 past the hour, Also – at 30 past the hour, Situational Awarness and prepare for the worst hope for the best Doug Barry https://brcoalition.com Oh Yeah – at 45 past the hour, Plus – in the next hour, Adam Blai is on from The Spirit World As always – we have the fear and trembling game show with a prize from My grandfather’s cancer. Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/