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Catholic with a Meditative Mind

by A.J.M.

This podcast began in error, and now I aim to fix that. I take older episodes I’ve uploaded and point out the errors, while highlighting any of the good that existed within them, in an effort to help mend any confusion I’ve created in the past. Many times I may just be chronicling my thoughts. Either way, it should be an interesting adventure.-Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5embZUuNGNY6jkDqFg6IZg-facebook.com/AJMartinCatholicMind/[email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Merry Christmas! (Fulton J Sheen on the True meaning of Christmas) [Re-release]

    Merry Christmas from me to you! In honor of this most holy celebration I wanted to remind you all of the reason for the season, to help me do that I will enlist the help of one of my favorites, Fulton Sheen. Enjoy! And again Merry Christmas!!! 🙏🏻 Email: [email protected]

  2. Critique of Self; A Synopsis Examined

    I do my first critique of one of my old episodes, a “synopsis” of sorts of the way I once thought on the ideas of melding zen and Catholic thought. Original episode description:—- I had an “Aha!” moment on my way home from work one day, and decided to play with it. It became a bonus episode. —…

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  3. Bonus Episode. Fr. Chad Ripperger: the Rosary; greatest of spiritual weapons, and its promises.

    📿🗡✝️🙏🏻. ——————-Epic Stories of the Rosary :https://www.google.com/amp/s/epicpew.com/epic-stories-of-the-rosary/amp/ —- Exorcist warns faithful against ‘demonic’ rosaries:...

  4. Re-release: Archbishop Fulton J Sheen; on the Holy Rosary.

    Today as a special bonus episode, I figured I would present you all with a speech given by one of our Warriors for today; Archbishop Fulton J Sheen. Enjoy! ——— Twitter: @Catholic_Mind @KoC_Crusader YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5embZUuNGNY6jkDqFg6IZg look into Catholic Mindfulness by...

  5. Re-release: The Spiritual Sword: Tales and Testimonials about the power of the Most Holy Rosary.

    In this episode I read you personal testimonies and other stories told to us by St. Louis de Montfort, Fr Donald Callaway, and others about the strength of the Rosary as a spiritual weapon. We also discuss battles, physical, and spiritual against the demonic. Hope you all enjoy! I’ll be uploading...

  6. Re-release: Origins: The Most Holy Rosary (Paternoster beads, The Marian Psalter & crowns of roses)

    In this episode; We kick off our October in honor and celebration of the Holy Rosary. I’ve been waiting to do this episode for a while, and after this month I hope you’ll see why. History and the origins, the spiritual warfare side, the meditative side, the champions who made this Holy weapon…

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  7. Re-release: October 7, 1571; The Epic Tale of the Battle of Lepanto, feast Our Lady of Victory

    In this episode we continue our month long celebration of the rosary by recounting the telling of the Battle of Lepanto as retold by Michael Greaney, in his book “Ten Battles Every Catholic Should Know”, with a little help from the champions of the rosary by Fr. Calloway. We’ll go over the brief...

  8. Re-release comeback, Seven Sorrows of Our Lady; (September 15th, Feast-day of Our Lady of Sorrows)

    I present the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, it’s history, it’s rosary, and the graces obtained by those who practice devotion to the sorrows of Our Lady. Enjoy!!! ——- https://www.americaneedsfatima.org/Our-Blessed-Mother/novena-to-our-lady-of-sorrows.html ————————Devotion To Our Lady of…

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  9. Know Thyself meditations: On Humility #10

    In this episode we continue with our "Know Thyself, meditations on humility" series, with the aid of various writings taken from the works of Fr. Cajetan Mary Da Bergamo. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe! (Especially to the YouTube channel!) God bless! Links to reach me: Youtube Channel:...

  10. Looking Back: Holy Saturday; Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, Our Lord descends into Hell

    I know Holy Saturday was almost a week ago now, however, I felt this video would be a beneficial meditation while we are still within the Octave of Easter. It will also give us a nice transition into one of the next episodes, where I'll be reading more visions from Anne Catherine Emmerich, on the...

  11. Who Shoots at Nuns?! and The Stations of The Cross from the "My Prayer" book by Fr. Lasance.

    Stations of The Cross from the "My Prayer" book by Fr. Lasance. I ended up having to upload this one later than I would of liked too, I tried recording last night and was way too tired and kept making too many mistakes. Then today of course I had to wait until I left work and attended mass before…

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  12. Scriptural St. Joseph Rosary (In honor of March 19th The Solemnity of St. Joseph)

    [HEY!!! This episode is up on YouTube where THE ST. JOSEPH SON OF DAVID PRAYER IS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN!!! So you can pray along. ;) Don't forget to subscribe!] Today is March 19th, The Solemnity of St Joseph!!!! In honor of this great and powerful Saint, my middle namesake, and Terror of…

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  13. Fasting and Lenten History Continued (Pillars in show description)

    (Hey! This episode can be watched on YouTube!!! Go check it out!!! And while you're there hit that subscribe button!) In this episode we pick up where we left off talking about Lent, and the development of our tradition. Mainly focusing this episode on the development of fasting and how we got to...

  14. Quadragesima vs. Khao Phansa, Lenten Differences

    [Hey! This episode is also a video on youtube! Go check it out! Link below.] In this episode, I explain the Buddhist tradition of "Khao Phansa", or also known as the Buddhist Lenten season, and figured I would take the opportunity to show the differences between it, and the history of the...

  15. The Year and Month of the Terror of Demons (the importance of contemplating St. Joseph)

    (Hey! This podcast is in video format on youtube as well! Click the link in the bottom of the description, head on over to youtube and check it out!) In this podcast episode we talk about St. Joseph, the Terror of Demons. With this year being declared by the Holy See as the year of St. Joseph…

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  16. Know Thyself meditations: On Humility #9 (also, Wallet Rosaries and the Litany of Humility)

    In this, we start our "Know Thyself" episodes back up, Starting off with a quote from St. Therese of Lisieux. We discuss and read about the difference of being humiliated and taking it in bad stride, versus being humiliated and using it to further one's own humility and personal growth towards...

  17. Season 2 kick off! (Thoughts on Lent and the direction of the show, including a name change)

    (Hey! this episode is also a video on youtube! Go check it out now! Link below) In the first episode recorded and uploaded in quite a while, I ruminate some on the season of Lent. Also why it’s been a while since I’ve brought an episode to all of you, and I lay out my plans for the show moving...

  18. A continuation on talks of suffering. (Mother Angelica)

    In this episode I present you all with one of my personal favorite talks from Mother Angelica. ENJOY! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @Catholic_Mind @KoC_Crusader Parler: @Koccrusader YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5embZUuNGNY6jkDqFg6IZg Email:...

  19. Scriptures and Parables: John chapter 8 verse 34 (Sin, Suffering, and Fulton J Sheen)

    https://anchor.fm/Catholic_zen/episodes/Advertising--Modern-Society-and-Consumerist-Karma--A-short-reflection-on-a-quote-of-Fulton-Sheen-ejtrsr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @Catholic_Mind @KoC_Crusader Parler: @Koccrusader YouTube:...

  20. Know Thyself meditations: On Humility #8 (and a refresher of mindfulness practices)

    In this episode we do our 8th episode of “Know Thyself”, meditations on humility of heart. In this one we discuss examining the self, but not overdoing it. Also the importance of searching for humility, especially when lacking it. We also briefly go over the various mindfulness practices I’ve...

  21. Works and Wonders of St Martin de Porres of Lima Peru, Apostle of Charity (Saints as Sages part 2)

    [THIS IS PART 2 OF 2!!!!! go check out part One; “St Martin de Porres, Apostle of Charity” before listening to this one.] In this episode we go over the life of St Martin de Porres, of Lima Peru. For these episodes of “Saints as Sages” we’ll focus on Saints that led a highly contemplative life…

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  22. Warriors of the Rosary: the Promoter, and the Theologian.

    In this last episode of our Warriors of the rosary, we present two of the most well known warriors in today’s modern world. This will conclude our warriors series. Next episode will finish out the month of the Rosary, and then we’ll be back to our usual content. I hope you have enjoyed these...

  23. Warriors of the Rosary: Champions of Family prayer, the Priest, the Bishop, and the Missionary

    In today’s episode I present three of the most well known warriors of the rosary in today’s times. As well as let these warriors speak for themselves a few times. All three emphasized not only the rosary, but the power of family prayer. Hope you enjoy today’s episode, please share subscribe and…

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  24. Warriors of The Rosary: The Pastor, the Pilgrim, the White Martyr & the Mystic.

    In this episode I present today’s ALL-STAR lineup of Warriors for you all, as we inch closer to the close of October, the month of the Rosary, and closer back to our usual mundanity. Enjoy, please share, subscribe, leave a good review, and God Bless 🙏🏻 ——————- Facebook:...

  25. Warriors of the Rosary: the Knight, the Man, the Evangelist and the Watchman.

    Today’s warriors of the Rosary. I’ll be back tomorrow with more! Enjoy, and God Bless! ———-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @Catholic_Mind @KoC_Crusader YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5embZUuNGNY6jkDqFg6IZg Email: [email protected] To check…

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  26. Fatima; Our Lady of the Rosary (Marxism, The Errors of Russia, and Marian Messages)

    In this episode we dive into some topics I don’t touch much on this show. Mainly because they aren’t part of our “shtick.” But we go over the Marian Apparitions in Fatima Portugal in 1917. We read an account of the apparitions, it’s emphasis on the daily rosary, the visions and messages given to...

  27. Warriors of the Rosary: the Visionary, the Friend, and the Apostle of the Rosary

    In this episode we lead up to our Fatima episode by introducing three more Warriors. These three will lead us into the 20th century champions and Warriors of the Rosary. One of the Warriors will lead us into our next episode as a matter of fact, on The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Hope you...

  28. Warriors of the Rosary: Pope of the Rosary, and the 19th Century St Dominic. (Return of the munk)

    In this episode we cover to more of our Warriors out of Fr Donald Calloway book, and we inch ever closer to our twentieth century Warriors, and the story of Fatima. Please excuse the return of the chipmunk voice gremlin... if anything enjoy the humorous sound. Here’s some more links and as…

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  29. Warriors of the Rosary: The Doctor, The Servant (and the Miller’s Daughter)

    In this episode of Warriors of the rosary we read about two Warriors, or “Champions” of the rosary, who both have a relatively important hand in the development of the dogma of the Church, of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady. We also have somewhat of a “cameo” appearance by another saint who...

  30. Warriors of the Rosary: The Preacher, The Dominican Pope and the Rosary.

    In this episode we do a Warriors double header! I wanted to bring you all daily episodes of the Warriors but October ended up being a busy month, so we’ll do a few multi warrior episodes along with two more later this month, on the Rosary as a spiritual weapon, and our recitation of the original…

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  31. Luminous Mysteries of The Most Holy Rosary & Warrior of the Rosary; The dog who knew not how to bark

    In this episode instead of our weekly know thyself episodes we instead recite the 5 Luminous mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, and we also do a Rosary Warrior profile, of the Dominican who was tasked with re-establishing the Devotion, and the confraternity. Enjoy! And, God Bless! 🙏🏻...

  32. Warriors of the Rosary; The Founder of the “Dogs of God”.

    In this episode we take a look at the founder of the Dominican order, and the founder of the rosary as we know it today, Saint Dominic. I read the bio Father Donald Callaway wrote in his book the Champions of the Rosary, on Saint Dominic. And then I read some stories told about Saint Dominic, by...

  33. Know Thyself: Catholic Mindfulness Practices (Breath)

    In this episode of know thyself we do a very brief run through Chapter 1 of the book; “The Mindful Catholic” by Dr. Gregory Botarro. Then after that, I present you with our next introductory mindfulness practice, focusing on the breath, along with a new habit disruptor to help you keep your mind...

  34. Know Thyself meditations: On Humility #7

    In this episode of Know Thyself, we discuss pride, and the contradictory nature of exalting ones own humility. Enjoy! God Bless! 🙏🏻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @KoC_Crusader Email: [email protected] To check out the top quality, organic hemp CBD...

  35. Mental Prayer (the Catechism of Mental Prayer by Rev. Joseph Simler)

    In this episode I present the topic of mental prayer as a whole instead of just meditative prayer. Mental Prayer itself is a giant of a topic and one I plan to revisit again in the future. This episode I read and go over the book “the Catechism of Mental Prayer.” In addition I read and discuss a...

  36. Know Thyself Meditations: On Humility #6

    Another installment of Know Thyself! Today we discuss the unrealistic aspect of never doing any wrong, and being hard on oneself for it. Enjoy! ——-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @KoC_Crusader Email: [email protected]

  37. Advertising, Modern Society and Consumerist Karma. (A short reflection on a quote of Fulton Sheen)

    So I took the weekend off so to speak. After uploading quite a few episodes this past week I decided to let a few of you catch up. so, for now, I’ll leave you with my rumination on a quote from Venerable Fulton J Sheen on advertising the business world and how the effect of these two put our...

  38. Know Thyself Meditations: On Humility #5

    In this episode upside we have a short quote from St. Vincent de Paul, and a reflection of saints and how they dealt with the thoughts of sinfulness. Also I refresh your memory of our last mindfulness practice from our mindfulness episodes. Enjoy!!!! ————Facebook:...

  39. Scriptures and Parables: Was Jesus a Bodhisatva?

    In this episode we briefly explore the concept of the Bodhisatva, and we explore the idea, (and common claim) that Jesus was a Bodhisatva. Using Alan Watts, and the Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, I aim to shed some light on this claim. ——Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/...

  40. The Mindful Catholic (a sub-reading and commentary) part 2; chapters 5-8. Mindfulness practice #1

    In this monster episode we follow up our previous episode on the book by dr Gregory Botarro; “The Mindful Catholic”. Just like the episode before this is another long one so strap in! If you haven’t heard the previous episode on the first four chapters, please listen to that first. After we…

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  41. The Mindful Catholic (a sub-reading and commentary) part 1; chapters 1-4

    In this monster episode we read and discuss various aspects for dr Gregory Botarro’s book; “The Mindful Catholic”. Unfortunately this episode ended up being way longer than I thought it would be. So it’s being split into two. And the next episode will be Wednesday and will be our first Catholic...

  42. Know Thyself Meditations: On Humility #4

    In this episode we hear wisdom from the little flower, St. Therese of Lisieux, and have a reflection on fearing the justice of God and the humility meditation on our sins can bring us. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @KoC_Crusader Email: [email protected]

  43. An overview of various types of Christian meditations and Catholic Devotions

    In this episode, I lay out brief descriptions of various types of Christian meditations, and Catholic devotions, from Rosaries to mindfulness, I discuss each, give some examples, and explain future plans for episodes on almost each type of practice and it’s history. Facebook:...

  44. Know Thyself Meditations: On Humility #3

    In this installment of “Know Thyself” we have a quote from St. Francis de Sales, and a meditations about how our sins put Jesus on the cross. Enjoy! And stay humble! 🙏🏻✝️😌. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMartinCatholicZenMind/ Twitter: @KoC_Crusader Email: [email protected]

  45. Scriptures and Parables: Deny Thyself

    Not to be confused with my “Know Thyself” short series of weekly meditations, this episode of Scriptures and Parables we use Luke chapter 9 23-26 and the parallel idea of denial of self in Buddhism in a quote from Buddhist scripture, and the concept of no mind in a parable from the Gate-less…

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  46. Catholic History lesson #1: early church, Pentecost, to the end of Paul, and the Jewish Christians

    In this episode we go over our very first installment of Catholic History. I read about 20-30 mins worth of Catholic history at a time of my own notes taken from various Catholic history books. In this episode we have the early church. First I give a brief overview of the gospels, very brief...…

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  47. Know Thyself Meditations: On Humility #2

    In this episode of our Know Thyself Meditations, we read a quote from St. Vincent de Paul, and read a short rumination on Augustine, Humility, proper knowledge of God and of oneself, and entering the kingdom of Heaven. Please share subscribe and when thinking on these meditations, think on them...

  48. Beatitudes, 8 Fold Path, Morals, and Relativism...... OH MY!

    In this episode we briefly revisit the four noble truths so that we can discuss the 8 fold path, and how by itself it may pose an issue in regards to relativism, but how paired with something such as the beatitudes (out of Matthew chapter 5) can make the 8 fold path a useful tool on how to live...

  49. Know Thyself Meditations: On Humility #1

    This is our first episode of “Know Thyself” a series of episodes I’m planning to gear around meditating and contemplating various virtues. In this episode I lay out the ideas for the Know Thyself episodes (which makes this episode a little longer than I intend these segments to be) and read...

  50. Scriptures and Parables: To Be Like a Child in Mind and Humility.

    Ever seen a toddler have a moment with a statue? A tender moment with a hug? Or possibly a conversation? Earlier today I saw a video of a toddler hugging a statue of the Virgin Mary, and it made me think of how Zen and Christianity refer to children in some of their stories and in zen how a…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast began in error, and now I aim to fix that. I take older episodes I’ve uploaded and point out the errors, while highlighting any of the good that existed within them, in an effort to help mend any confusion I’ve created in the past. Many times I may just be chronicling my thoughts. Either way, it should be an interesting adventure.-Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5embZUuNGNY6jkDqFg6IZg-facebook.com/AJMartinCatholicMind/[email protected]

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