Cackles Corner

Episodes

1. 10

   Know Thyself [podcast #126]

   This is the last in a series of talks on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s “Rules for discernment of spirits” that I gave. Rule #14 – St. Ignatius gives us an example of what the enemy is like and applies it to the spiritual life: in this case, an astute military captain who studies the walled […]

   May 4, 2020

   17m
2. 9

   Bringing Things to the Light – Talk 9 [podcast #125]

   Rule #13 – St. Ignatius gives us an example of what the enemy is like and applies it to the spiritual life: in this case, a false lover who wants the young girl or married woman to keep his seductions secret. St. Ignatius counsels how important it is to bring our doubts, temptations and struggles...

   Apr 20, 2020

   40m
3. 8

   Guidelines on the Way to Heaven [podcast #115]

   As a good parent, God the Father wants to bless us and keep us safe. He gave us the 10 commandments to follow for that reason. As we obey what God revealed for us to do, we are protected and live a blessed life. It can be boiled down to 2 commandments: 1) love God […]

   Sep 27, 2019

   30m
4. 7

   Praying for the Rocks in Our Lives [podcast #114]

   Rocks = stubborn human beings who are difficult, or hard situations that won’t change. Two important principles: We are not fighting human beings — Ephesians 6:12 says this clearly. God CAN. God can do it. That sounds so simple If we’re going to come against the rocks in our lives, we have to...

   Sep 9, 2019

   32m
5. 6

   The Role of Angels in Our Lives, part 3 [podcast #113]

   Part 3 of Mary Ann’s teachings on the angels. The good angels are sent to serve and help us. The angels are waiting for us to ask them to help us. They are ready and waiting to help, but we need to ask. How do you do this? It’s easy. Say, “Angels of God, I […]

   Aug 27, 2019

   26m
6. 5

   The Role of Angels in Our Lives, part 2 [podcast #112]

   Angels have different jobs to do. God’s holy angels like to be where God is praised. Genesis 3:23-24 Mark 1:13 Matthew 4:11 Hebrews 1:7 Psalm 34:8

   May 2, 2019

   40m
7. 4

   The Role of Angels in Our Lives, part 1 [podcast #111]

   In the beginning, God made everything good, including the angels. But pride got in and Lucifer wanted to be like God, so war broke out in heaven and St. Michael threw out the bad angels. They roam around looking for souls to ruin. God wants us to interact with the good angels and learn to […]

   Apr 25, 2019

   32m
8. 3

   People Are Fickle [podcast #110]

   What happened on Palm Sunday – first the people cheered for Jesus, shouting, “Hosanna in the highest!” There were a lot of disciples present, waving palm branches. But a few days later these folks were yelling, “Crucify him, crucify him. We have no king but Caesar.” What happened? People are…

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   Apr 18, 2019

   31m
9. 2

   God’s School of Holiness [podcast #109]

   Lent is coming to an end. Next week is Holy Week. Have we grown in holiness? Have we gotten closer to God this Lent? Sometimes holiness feels out of reach — like chasing a jackrabbit. We think we’ll never get there. That’s what the devil wants us to believe — that we will never become […]

   Apr 11, 2019

   32m
10. 1

    Sorrow for Sin [podcast #108]

    Father Thomas explains the difference between having regret due to the consequences of our actions and having sincere sorrow for sin because we have offended God. We need to have sorrow for our sins, which is different than regret.

    Apr 4, 2019

    18m