Mission Revive

Join Mission Revive's host Anne Costa for an edifying podcast with our guest Fr. Cajetan Cuddy O.P., Ph.D., S.T.D. Fr. Cuddy, is a Dominican priest of the Province of St. Joseph and a prominent scholar in the Thomist tradition. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., where he teaches systematic and moral theology.  He is recognized for his expertise in integrating philosophy, theology, and spirituality, particularly in addressing contemporary cultural and intellectual challenges through the lens of Thomistic thought.

Join Mission Revive's host Anne Costa for an edifying podcast with our guest Sonja Corbitt.  Sonja is the “Catholic Evangelista” and creator of “The Best Modernization of Lectio Divina: The LOVE the Word®" Bible study method and journal. Drawing on decades of experience and training at the Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Catholic Psychotherapy Association, NICABM, Compassionate Inquiry, Encounter School of Ministry, JPII Healing Center Ministry Training and Unbound®.  Sonja’s work appears on CatholicTV, Catholic radio, and podcasts. She is a best-selling author of eight books and a Telly Award winning broadcaster, Sonja’s weekly podcast Sacred Healing 12:30 and CatholicTV show Evangelista Bible Study and other high-impact, multi-media Bible study resources create space for busy Christians to hear, heal, and experience God through the Scriptures.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa for a an informative podcast with our guest Keaton Douglas. Keaton spearheads CEPS' iThirst Spiritual Companionship Certification Training program and is a consultant, educator, counselor and frequent guest speaker in the field of addiction and recovery, particularly as it pertains to the interface of Catholic spirituality and recovery. She is the creator and executive director of the I THIRST Initiative – (The Healing Initiative – Recovery, Spirituality, Twelve step), a Mission of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity and a comprehensive program which focuses on spirituality in the prevention, treatment and aftercare of those suffering from substance use disorders and their families. The I THIRST curriculum has been taught in the Archdiocese of Boston at the behest of Cardinal O’Malley’s Opioid Task Force, to seminarians in Heredia, Costa Rica, and at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling. Keaton is a founding member of NJ-DART, the New Jersey Diocesan Addiction and Recovery Taskforce. Having served as the Program Coordinator for the Recovery Ministry at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling, New Jersey since December 2016, part of her work has involved teaching Sacred Scripture and 12 Step programs, overseeing the Retreat Program, and the working with and training of volunteers.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa for a an informative podcast with our guest Paul Sofranko. Paul is a sober alcoholic and revert to the Church who found continued sobriety in the Sacraments, devotions and prayer life of the Church.   He started Sober Catholic (www.sobercatholic.com) back in 2007 after he had unsuccessfully searched all over for a blog or discussion site that focused on alcoholism and sobriety/recovery from a Catholic perspective. He created what he was looking for: a site that discusses how the Catholic Church, with Her rich traditions of Saints and miracles, and especially with Her Sacraments such as the Holy Eucharist and Confession, can help you maintain your sobriety.   He has also written several devotional books for sober (or sobering) Catholics. “The Recovery Rosary: Reflections for Alcoholics and Addicts,” and "Stations of the Cross for Alcoholics" and more recently "The Sober Catholic Way."

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a lively interview with Dr. Randall Smith. He is a Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and a research fellow in the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. He completed a B.A. in Chemistry at Cornell College in Iowa; a Masters degree in Theology at the University of Dallas; and a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of several books including How to Read a Sermon by Thomas Aquinas: A Beginner's Guide (Emmaus Academic, 2106); Aquinas, Bonaventure and the Scholastic Culture of Medieval Paris (Cambridge University Press, 2021); From Here to Eternity: Reflections on Death, Immortality, and the Resurrection of the Body (Emmaus, 2021). His book Mapping Bonaventure's Journey into God, a book-length commentary on St. Bonaventure's Journey of the Mind Into God is in process with Cambridge University Press. His articles also appear regularly in the Catholic media, including The New Oxford Review, Catholic World Report, and The Catholic Thing. He is married to a brilliant poet, and his favorite vehicle to drive is a school bus.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a informative interview with Carol Puschaver on all things St. Michael and on an upcoming St. Michael mission in the spring of 2024 . Carol earned her Master’s degree in English at Kent State University, Ohio, and lives in Upstate New York. A life-long scholar with an irrepressible curiosity, amateur historian specializing in Medieval and Renaissance Europe, and world traveler, she has a deep devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Michael the Archangel. She is also the coordinator for REVIVE Hope and Healing's St. Michael Ministry. You can find out more about St. Michael here: www.revivehopeandhealing.com/st-michaels-ministry Carol's new book -The Saint Michael Chaplet: A Divine Catechesis on the Angels and Gifts of Heaven here:  www.amazon.com/Saint-Michael-Chaplet-Divine-Catechesis-ebook/dp/B0BS1MGSL5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=carol+puschaver&s=books&sr=1-1

Join your Mission Revive hosts Bob Newberry and Anne Costa for Theology of the Body Thursday- part 3. Bob, Anne and Sharon Flanagan will continue to unpack the foundation of TOB and give us a glimpse into what God intended for our bodies. Sharon Flanagan has worked for the Diocese of Syracuse as a Chastity and Theology of the Body Educator. She has presented these topics many times to youth and adults in parishes and schools. Sharon received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Syracuse University. She is a graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute and has received certification through the Institute. Sharon has been married to her husband, Jack, for 22 years and has three stepchildren. For more information on how to invite Sharon to speak at your parish or group, you can reach her here: [email protected]

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a joy-filled conversation with Sr. Teresa Grace Baillargeon, C.R.  Sr. Teresa Grace is the Vocation Directress of the Sisters of the Resurrection (New York Province) and lives at the Sisters’ Provincial House in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York. She entered the Congregation in 1992 and professed perpetual vows in 2000. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and an MBA from the State University of New York at Albany. Her current ministry is within the Finance Office of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. She holds the title of Parish Bookkeeping Support Specialist where she helps parish bookkeepers with their accounting and computer needs. Sr. Teresa Grace is the fifth of six children and a native of New Hampshire. She is very passionate about the following four things: Everything related to Boston sports (go Red Sox) Her beautiful family The Resurrection spirit (which she shares with everyone) The privilege to journey with women as they discern God’s call for them in their life    You can find out more about the Sisters of the Resurrection here:  https://resurrectionsisters.org/

Join your Mission Revive host Bob Newberry (he is at the helm today) for our 2nd in an eight part series - Theology of the Body Thursday. Sharon and Bob will continue to unpack the foundation of TOB and give us a glimpse into what God intended for our bodies. Sharon Flanagan has worked for the Diocese of Syracuse as a Chastity and Theology of the Body Educator. She has presented these topics many times to youth and adults in parishes and schools. Sharon received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Syracuse University. She is a graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute and has received certification through the Institute. Sharon has been married to her husband, Jack, for 22 years and has three stepchildren. For more information on how to invite Sharon to speak at your parish or group, you can reach her here: [email protected]   Apologies for our technical difficulties (they have since been fixed)this episode was recorded at an earlier time. :)

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a light-filled interview with Deby Sansone-Schlapprizzi. Deby is a nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, television contributor, radio host and life activist. She has been blessed with many prestigious awards and has received recognition from renowned publications including The Wall Street Journal.   You can find her website here: http://www.splendorofyou.com/ You can find her radio show here: https://ourcatholicradio.org/programs/splendor-you  

Join your Mission Revive host Bob Newberry (he is at the helm today) for our first in an eight part series - Theology of the Body Thursday. Sharon and Bob will start to unpack the foundation of TOB and give us a glimpse into what God intended for our bodies. Sharon Flanagan has worked for the Diocese of Syracuse as a Chastity and Theology of the Body Educator. She has presented these topics many times to youth and adults in parishes and schools. Sharon received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Syracuse University. She is a graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute and has received certification through the Institute. Sharon has been married to her husband, Jack, for 22 years and has three stepchildren. For more information on how to invite Sharon to speak at your parish or with your group, you can reach her here: [email protected] Resources Pontifical Council for the Family. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality. Guidelines for Education Within the Family. Washington, DC: United States Catholic Conference, 1996. You can find the document here: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/family/documents/rc_pc_family_doc_08121995_human-sexuality_en.html Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (CCC) Washington, DC: Libreria Editrice Vaticana- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), 2019. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. The New American Bible, Saint Joseph Edition. New York, NY: Catholic Book Publishing Corp, 1992. Lectio Divina: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Lectio Divina of the Gospels, For the Liturgical Year 2022-2023, Washington, DC. https://catholic.bible (Lectio Divina in English-Catholic Bible) Theology of the Body book for adults: John Paul II. Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body. Translation by Michael Waldstein. Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 2006 Theology of the Body K-12 curriculum for Catholic Schools, Parishes and Families Ruah Woods: https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org The Body Matters. A Pre-School through 8th Grade Theology of the Body program for Families Faith Formation, and Catholic Schools Theology of the Body Evangelization Team (TOBET). https://tobet.org Book for young children: Henning, Heather. What Did God Make? Boston, MA: Pauline Books & Media, 2020.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a an interesting podcast with Fr. Chris Ballard. Father was born in Syracuse, NY and was ordained a priest in 2010. He has been an associate pastor at St. James in Johnson City and Immaculate Conception in Fayetteville. He has served as pastor at Our Lady of Hope in Syracuse and is currently the pastor of the Spirit of Hope Catholic Community in and around Oneida, NY. Fr. Chris’ favorite part of his ministry is preaching and teaching and he enjoys the opportunity to dialogue and defend the Faith. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, hanging out at the lake and spending time with his cats Francis and Clare.

Anne and Bob will be talking with Nick Longo and Fr. Jason Hage about The Cyrenian Way Apostolate and an offering they have for all of us this Lent. Nick J. Longo is a Catholic Evangelizer, Husband and Father. He is currently serving as Director of Youth Ministry and Evangelization at Holy Family Church in Syracuse. He is the founder of This Catholic Life -a Catholic media company that is creating engaging, online content and is former writer/ blogger for Life Teen International. Fr. Hage is a priest in the Diocese of Syracuse and is the pastor of St. Mary's Church in Hamilton, St. Joan of Arc Mission, St. Joseph's Church and St. Bernard Church. He is also the Director of Vocation Promotion. You can find Fr. Hage's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Cyrenian-Way-Spiritual-Accompaniment-Apostolate/dp/B09W5FBVW7

Shannon Guy is a dedicated wife, mother and RN. She has been a co-coordinator for 40 Days for Life since 2009 and has conducted many successful prayer campaigns in Syracuse that have saved over 80 precious lives. She is here today to talk about the upcoming 40 Days for Life campaign running February 22 - April 2. You can find their website here: www.40daysforlife.com/en/syracuse

Join your Mission Revive hosts Bob Newberry and Anne Costa for an engaging interview with Dr. Leonard J. DeLorenzo.  His new book, Our Faithful Departed: Where They Are and Why It Matters, is part of the Engaging Catholicism Series offered by Ave Maria Press.  Leonard serves in the McGrath Institute for Church Life and teaches theology at the University of Notre Dame. He is the award-winning author of eight books, including Our Faithful Departed: Where They Are and Why It Matters (Ave Maria, 2022), Into the Heart of the Father (Word Among Us, 2021), and What Matters Most: Empowering Young Catholics for Life’s Big Decisions (Ave Maria, 2018). He has also edited three books, with the most recent being The Chronicles of Transformation: A Spiritual Journey with C.S. Lewis (Ignatius, 2022). In addition to teaching and writing, Leonard travels the country and the world to give talks on a variety of topics like the spirituality of the saints, character formation, the biblical imagination, and parish renewal. He is also the host of the popular radio show and podcast Church Life Today. He and his wife Lisa live in South Bend, Indiana with their six children. You can find Leonard online at www.leonardjdelorenzo.com and subscribe to his weekly newsletter, “Life, Sweetness, Hope”, at bit.ly/lifesweetnesshope.  You can find his new book here: www.avemariapress.com/products/our-faithful-departed  

Encountering Jesus Christ and His True Presence in the Eucharist requires us to come to know the many ways He reveals Himself to us. Learn more about the Eucharistic Miracles of the World International Exhibit taking place within the Diocese of Syracuse-come and see the proof that His presence can not be denied! For more information on this exhibition, please visit: https://www.holycrossdewitt.org/emotw If you live in the Diocese of Syracuse and wish to bring this exhibit to your parish/area, please visit: https://www.holycrossdewitt.org/emotw  and fill out a visit request form.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a testimony to the beauty of the Catholic family with Nina and Mark Ranieri. Mark and Nina were married in 2009. They have six living children and three children in heaven, and their family currently resides in Marcy, NY. Mark currently works as youth minister for Spirit of Hope Catholic Community, based in Oneida, NY. Previously, he served as a school building administrator for the New Hartford and Oriskany Central School Districts, as well as a teacher for the Rome City School District. Mark has a BA from SUNY Geneseo, a Masters Degree from LeMoyne College, and a Masters Degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Nina has a BS from SUNY Geneseo and a Masters Degree from SUNY Cortland. She previously taught in the Sauquoit Valley Central School District and also worked for the Syracuse Diocese's Family/Respect Life Office.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for an edifying interview with Bishop Douglas Lucia. We are honored to welcome the 11th Bishop of the Dioceses of Syracuse in Central New York  He served as a priest in the Diocese of Ogdensburg until his installation by Pope Francis in August of 2019.  Since then, he has lead us through the Covid pandemic, a reorganization of our Diocese and is now spearheading a promising diocesan-wide initiative focusing on the importance of catechesis for the faithful and also a National Eucharistic Revival.  While doing all of this, Bishop Lucia remains active in parish life, serving as pastor of St. Margaret's Church in Mattydale , NY.

Join Mission Revive's host Anne Costa for a beautiful interview with Regina Harty about Our Holy Mother and the Five First Saturdays Devotion of Reparation to her Immaculate Heart.  Regina was born into an Irish Catholic Family in a small town in Northern NY and remembers her dad praying the rosary during Mass, her mom directing the choir and their lives and activities formed around many church events often related to the Blessed Virgin Mary.   In December, 1995 her sister Jo asked for prayer because she was diagnosed with cancer.  This request changed Regina’s life.   In 1998 Regina and Jo traveled to Medjugorje and through the inspiration she received during that pilgrimage, she became animated in her faith.   She became the head of Faith Formation at Christ the King Church, Liverpool in 2000 and worked there for 13 years.   Now retired, she attends Holy Cross Church, Dewitt and is a member of their Rosary Prayer Group.  She also helps with rosary making and distribution through the Nelson and Alice Kirkpatrick Rosary Makers at the CNY Marian Center.    Get more rosary information here: Email:  [email protected]            ​Phone:  315-452-4698    To learn more on how to answer Our Lady's call, visit the World Apostolate of Fatima here: https://www.bluearmy.com/      

Join Mission Revive's host Anne Costa (she is flying solo today) for an informative interview with Martha Winn. She is a Registered Nurse and Certified Teacher of the Billings Ovulation Method ® of Natural Family Planning. As a senior teacher with close to 20 years of experience, she is presently the Education Chair for BOMA-USA. BOMA is the US affiliate of WOOMB International and is charged with the task to communicate the science and application of the method to couples and individuals in the United States. Martha is on the faculty for BOMA -USA Teacher Training. This training provides certification for individuals and health care professionals who wish to also teach the method. She lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband, Earl. They have 4 grown children and 9 grandchildren. Find out more about the Billings Ovulation Method here: https://www.boma-usa.org/ If you are in the Diocese of Syracuse, get more information here: https://syracusenfp.org/

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for an enjoyable interview with Ellen Gable Hrkach.  She is an award-winning author of twelve books, which have been translated into multiple languages and some are available as audio books. She and her husband James are the founders of Full Quiver Publishing. It was founded in 2004 in an effort to make fiction available that celebrated the Church’s teachings on sexuality and marriage. They have been married for 40 years and are the parents of five adult sons and the grandparents of two precious grandchildren. They live in Pakenham, Ontario Canada. For more about Ellen and her work visit here: www.ellengable.com www.Fullquiverpublishing.com   *Where Angels Pass recently won first place in the 2022 Catholic Media Association Book Awards (Catholic Educational Novels.)

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for an important interview with Sharon Flanagan. She has worked for the Syracuse Catholic Diocese for many years as a Chastity and Theology of the Body Educator and has given talks to youth and adults in Catholic schools and parishes. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stony Brook University, a master’s degree in education from Syracuse University and is a graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute. She is completing the certification program through the institute and this summer will be hosting an online course for parents of young children. Sharon has been married to her husband Jack for 21 years and they live in Central New York. Find out more about the free "Strengthening the Family" course here: https://www.revivehopeandhealing.com/bulletin-board

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a timely interview with Kathy Mauer, BSN, RN. She is the VP of Patient Services at CompassCare Pregnancy Services. She has over 30 years of Prenatal and Perinatal nursing care and has served CompassCare patients since 2009. Her desire is to demonstrate the love of Christ to all who He brings in her path.  She will talk about the compassionate work of CompassCare and also the recent fire bombing incident at their Buffalo, New York office.

Tina Corbin is the coordinator of the new Come to Jesus-Confession Coaching Ministry at REVIVE Hope and Healing Ministries. She is also developing a prayer ministry that focuses on different areas of need such as prayer support for priests.      * We apologize for the internet difficulties we experienced during this interview.

Patrick and Shannon Guy have been married for 31 years and have eight beautiful children. Patrick, a financial advisor for over 30 years, is the founder of a pro-life advocacy foundation called Bravehearts United. Shannon is a dedicated wife, mother, RN, a newly appointed board member of REVIVE Hope and Healing Ministries and also a member of REVIVE's Sacred Heart Enthronement Team. They have been active members of the Sacred Heart Apostolate for 15 years and facilitate the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in homes and the community. Also, Shannon has been a co-coordinator for 40 Days for Life for 14 years and has conducted 27 successful prayer campaigns in Syracuse that have saved over 80 precious lives. The couple desires to spread the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to everyone, especially to those that are hurting and need healing and peace in their hearts and homes.

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a important interview with Deacon Ed Shoener.  Deacon Ed is the President of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers and a founding member of the Catholic Institute for Mental Health Ministry at the University of San Diego. He is coauthor of the book, "Responding to Suicide: A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders". His daughter, Katie, died by suicide in 2016. Katie’s obituary went viral because it spoke to the needs and concerns of people who live with mental illness. You can find his organization here:  https://catholicmhm.org/ You can find his book here:  https://www.avemariapress.com/products/responding-to-suicide

Join your hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a interview with Carol Puschaver.  She earned her Master’s degree in English at Kent State University, she is a scholar, historian and traveler.  She also coordinates REVIVE's  Saint Michael's Ministry.  ***PLEASE NOTE***** Carol notes that she misspoke at the 4:51 mark in the video. She states that "St. Michael, by the power of hell, cast out the rebel spirits..." . It should be "by the power of God..."  

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for a lively interview with Vince Larkin.  Vince proudly served our country in Vietnam, he is a retired Law Enforcement Officer, Polygraph Examiner, Youth Athletics Coach and now serves as an Unbound Team Member for REVIVE Hope and Healing Ministries.  

Join Mission Revive's hosts Anne Costa and Bob Newberry for an edifying interview with Fr. Jason Hage.  They will be talking about Fr. Hage's new book The Cyrenian Way: Spiritual Poverty & The Art of Accompaniment.  He is a priest in the Diocese of Syracuse and is the pastor of  St. Mary's Church in Hamilton, St. Joan of Arc Mission, St. Joseph's Church and St. Bernard Church.  He is also the Director of Vocation Promotion.