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Bishop James Ruggieri introduces Part Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Celebration of the Christian Mystery. Exploring the vital link between belief and worship, he explains how the liturgy makes present the saving work of Christ through the sacraments. From the central role of the Paschal Mystery to the action of the Trinity in every liturgical celebration, this episode highlights how the Church’s worship forms, nourishes, and sends believers into mission. Bishop Ruggieri also unpacks key concepts like mystagogy, anamnesis, and epiclesis, offering a deeper understanding of how Catholics encounter divine grace through the sacramental life.A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-50

Every week at Mass, we proclaim that we believe in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. We must not forget the depth of those claims. Even the word "amen" carries a deep profession of faith.In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri closely examines the "last things" in the first section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Listen to hear how Christ's resurrection transforms death into a path to eternal life. You can read a full transcript on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-49

We do not simply stop existing when our bodies die. The saints live on in heaven and remain in communion with the Church on Earth and in purgatory. In this weeks episode, Bishop Ruggieri explains how we know this and what that means for the Church as a whole. This episode focuses on paragraphs 976 through 981 of the Catechism. A full transcript can be found on our website: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-48Please forgive the sounds of the lawn mower that start about halfway through.

How do bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and lay people all fit together in the Catholic Church? Bishop Ruggieri answers that question in this week's episode. He explains the Catechism's teachings on each role in detail. "Each vocation is distinct, but none, importantly, is isolated. Each is necessary. Each is ordered toward holiness and mission." - Bishop Ruggieri.You can read the full transcript on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-47

All Catholics are very familiar with the phrase "the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church." Yet, it is easy to forget that each of those four words has a distinct meaning in the life of the Church. In this week's episode, Bishop Ruggieri explains the deeper meanings behind the four "marks" of the Church as they are described in the Catechism. It's a longer episode, but well worth listening to.A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-46

In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri explains what we mean when we say, “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church.” The Church is not a building or a group of priests, the Church is a whole people, the people of God. Bishop Ruggieri focuses on three important images of the Church: The Church as the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. Each of these images help illuminate how Christ guides us and calls us to Him. A full transcript can be found on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-45

What do we really mean when we say, “I believe in the Holy Spirit?” This week, Bishop Ruggieri discusses the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. This episode draws from the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 683–747. "The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force, not merely an influence, not merely a symbol of divine energy, the Holy Spirit is God." A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-44

What really happened when Jesus “descended into hell,” and what does His resurrection mean for our lives today? In this episode, Bishop James Ruggieri unpacks the Catechism’s teaching on Christ’s descent to the dead, His glorious rising, His ascension into heaven, and His promise to come again in judgment. With Scripture, tradition, and prayerful reflection, he shows how these mysteries reveal not only the victory of Christ over sin and death, but also the hope offered to every believer.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-43

In this episode of the Auspice Maria podcast, Bishop James Ruggieri continues his thematic walk through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, focusing on paragraphs 571–630 and the heart of the Paschal Mystery. The center of the Christian faith, he reminds us, is not first a moral code or a philosophy, but a proclamation: God loves you.Bishop Ruggieri reflects on how Christ reveals the Father’s love through personal encounter. His love leads intentionally to the cross as the culmination of God’s saving plan. Christ freely gives himself “to the end,” revealing that love is stronger than sin and death.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-42

In this episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop James Ruggieri continues the Catechism series by reflecting on the heart of the Christian faith: the Paschal Mystery. He begins with a simple but profound question many carry in silence, "Does God really love me?"Drawing from the Catechism, Bishop Ruggieri walks through key moments in Christ’s public ministry, including His baptism, temptation in the desert, preaching of the Kingdom of God, and steadfast journey toward Jerusalem. These moments reveal a God who enters fully into the human condition and remains faithful within it.A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/paschal-mystery-part-1-catechism-series-part-11-auspice-maria-ep-41

Join Bishop James Ruggieri as he unpacks the hidden parts of Christ's early life. In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses Mary's Immaculate Conception, The role of Jesus' parents, and His 30 silent years in Nazareth. The quiet simplicity of our Lord's early life sanctifies daily life for all of us. As CCC 521 declares, "Christ enables us to live in Him all that He Himself lived."How can you sanctify your ordinary days?A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/entering-life-christ-catechism-series-part-10-auspice-maria-ep-40

Why would God enter the world in a barn? Was Jesus human, God, or both? These are the questions at the heart of this week's episode.Bishop James Ruggeri explores the mystery of the Incarnation, the Word made flesh. He unpacks its wonders via Nativity scenes, the nuances of the liturgy, and Catechism teachings on salvation and divine love. A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/word-made-flesh-catechism-series-part-9-auspice-maria-ep-39

In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri addresses the perennial question: Why is there sin? Drawing on Catechism paragraphs 385–412, he explains the goodness of creation, the misuse of human freedom, the reality of temptation, and the wound of concupiscence that affects every person.Yet despite our wounded state, there is hope. Listen to hear why God's grace and mercy will always prevail.A full transcript can be found on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/why-there-sin-why-there-hope-catechism-series-part-8-auspice-maria-ep-38

Bishop Ruggieri uses a recent trip through Northern Maine to frame how we humans interact with God's other creations. He discusses how everything that exists, both seen and unseen, shares a common creator. "When I looked at Katahdin that day, I was not just looking at geology. I was looking at something sustained in existence by love." A full transcription of this episode is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/creation-angels-and-humanity-catechism-series-part-7-auspice-maria-ep-37

Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on creation in a “state of journeying." Our world is not a finished product, but a story still unfolding under God’s providence. Drawing from the Catechism, he explores the Trinity as Creator, the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit, and the deeper questions every human heart asks: Where do we come from? Where are we going?He also takes on a timely topic: artificial intelligence. Where does AI fit within God’s plan? What’s the difference between information and wisdom, processing and discernment? And why can technology never replace the human vocation?A full transcript of this episode can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/our-role-creation-catechism-series-part-6-auspice-maria-ep-36

Bishop Ruggieri begins this episode with difficult questions that every believer must face at some point. Pulling directly from the Catechism, he asks, "Where do we come from? Where are we going? What is our origin? What is our end? Where does everything that exists come from and where is it going?" (CCC 282) After examining the catechism's answers to these questions, he addresses a question that all of us struggle with: “If God the Father almighty, the Creator of the ordered and good world, cares for all his creatures, why does evil exist?” (CCC 309)The answers to these questions are not simple. Fortunately, God does not leave us to contemplate them alone. A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/wonder-communion-catechism-series-part-5-auspice-maria-episode-35

In this fourth installment of his series on the Catechism, Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on the Catechism’s teaching on faith as a gift from God."The Catechism reminds us that God continues to draw near through revelation, which is both mysterious and tangible. God reveals Himself gradually, patiently, through covenants, prophets, and ultimately in His Son. Revelation reaches its fullness not in an idea, but in a Person. In Jesus Christ, God does not merely speak about Himself. He gives Himself." - Bishop RuggieriA full transcript can be found on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/faith-gods-gift-our-response-and-creed-we-profess-auspice-maria-ep-34

Bishop Ruggieri discusses paragraphs 101 to 184 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He explains how the Sacred Scriptures are essential to our faith and the life of the whole Church. The Bible is not a "dead letter" but the truly living Word of God. "The Church does not merely place a Bible in our hands. She proclaims it at mass, she explains it in preaching, she interprets it within tradition, she guards it so that it guards us." - Bishop RuggieriA full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/when-god-speaks-church-listens-catechism-series-part-3-auspice-maria-episode-33

Continuing through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Bishop Ruggieri explores the deep restlessness of the human heart, our desire for God, and how God reveals Himself to us. This episode invites listeners to reflect on human dignity, God’s faithful pursuit of humanity, and the full deposit of faith found in Scripture, Tradition, and the teachings of the Church.A full transcript can be found on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/god-satisfies-our-longing-catechism-series-part-2-auspice-maria-ep-32

This episode marks the beginning of a series of episodes focused on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Bishop Ruggieri explains the historical context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and gives an introduction to what it contains. Bishop Ruggieri emphasizes a key message from the catechism, that God draws close to us at every time and place. "I think that's really important because sometimes we may feel we're forgotten or we may feel alone. But please, we're not alone, especially in our questions. And God never abandons us in our struggles. God is closer to us than we can possibly even imagine." - Bishop James RuggieriA full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/origin-catechism-catechism-series-part-1-auspice-maria-ep-31

The genealogy of Jesus is more than a list of names at the beginning of Mathew's Gospel. It's a brief summary of a deep story of salvation. Some of Jesus's ancestors were holy people, but most were imperfect at best. Bishop Ruggieri explains how the genealogy of Jesus shows God’s faithfulness through imperfect people, and invites us to trust in His plan even in times of waiting and uncertainty.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/our-lords-imperfect-ancestors-auspice-maria-episode-30

In this episode, Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on the quiet strength and faithful obedience of St. Joseph. Through a close reading of Matthew’s Gospel, he explores Joseph’s righteousness, reverential fear, and trust in God amid mystery. This meditation invites listeners to consider how God often works through hidden lives, humble faith, and courageous yeses offered without full understanding.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/st-josephs-example-trust-auspice-maria-ep-29

What would it mean to truly love without fear? One woman, through her Immaculate Conception, shows us exactly this. This episode focuses on Mary, the Mother of God, and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Bishop Ruggieri explains how Mary was able to love God truly and without fear. He also discusses the apparitions of Guadalupe, which show how Mary guides her children in miraculous ways.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/how-mary-teaches-us-love-without-fear-auspice-maria-ep-28

Where is the Lord asking you to trust him more deeply? In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri examines the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, a book with many readings in Advent. Bishop Ruggieri highlights the importance of trusting God over anything else. "When worship is strong, justice is strong. When worship is hollow, injustice follows."A full transcript can be found on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/trusting-god-and-answering-his-call-auspice-maria-ep-27

Is holiness possible for regular people? Yes. Servant of God Ruth Pakaluk proved this by doing ordinary things with extraordinary love and faithfulness. Ruth was a wife and mother who converted to Catholicism in 1980. In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri examines Ruth's life and explains how her witness provides a practical example of how to strive for holiness in the present day. The article Bishop Ruggieri mentioned can be read here: Vatican says sainthood cause for American mother Ruth Pakaluk can move forward | Catholic News AgencyMore information about Ruth's life and legacy, as well as her cause for canonization, can be found at https://ruthpakaluk.com/You can read the full transcript of this episode at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/american-moms-faithful-witness-and-cause-sainthood-auspice-maria-ep-26-bishop-james-ruggieri

Bishop Ruggieri offers a reflection on immigration issues in the United States. He speaks as a shepherd of souls to explain the recent Special Message released by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about immigration. He uses the story of an ICE raid in Ohio and it's ripple effect on the community to frame the two sides of the debate, and he explains how each perspective does not contradict the other. Bishop Ruggieri urges us to pray, listen, and anchor our hearts in the Gospel. "Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together."The US Bishop's Special Message on Immigration can be found here: https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/us-bishops-issue-special-message-immigration-plenary-assembly-baltimoreThe WSJ article Bishop Ruggieri referenced can be found here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/a-taco-shop-raid-splits-an-ohio-town-in-red-america-0057a8deA full transcript of this episode can found on our website at:https://portlanddiocese.org/news/reflection-immigration-auspice-maria-ep-25

What should a person do after hearing God's call? And is sainthood really achievable for people like us? Bishop Ruggieri answers these questions by detailing the discernment process and unpacking the universal call to a vocation to holiness."The call to holiness is not an abstraction. It's not something for the past or the saints in stained glass windows in our churches. It's about you and me right where we are."For more information about vocations in the Diocese of Portland, visit https://portlanddiocese.org/vocations or contact [email protected] full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/vocation-holiness-auspice-maria-ep-24

To close out Respect Life Month, Suzanne Lafreniere, Director of Public Affairs and Pro-Life Liaison for the Diocese of Portland, discussed the work she does to support pro-life efforts in Maine. Suzanne offers practical, actionable advice for Catholic Mainers who want to help build a culture of life. Resources mentioned in this episode:- Respect Life Month: https://portlanddiocese.org/respect-life-month - Life House Maine: https://lifehousemaine.org/- Maine Pregnancy Support Centers: https://mainerighttolife.org/pregnancy-support/- Start "Walking With Moms in Need" at your parish: https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/parish-resources- Three Beliefs (end of life decision guide): https://portlanddiocese.org/threebeliefsA full transcript is available on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/building-culture-life-suzanne-lafreniere-maine-catholic-podcast

Bishop Ruggieri encourages listeners to get involved with the March for Life and the Maine Catholic Education Initiative. He discusses how both serve the mission of the Church, building a culture of life and building the kingdom of God here on earth. Resources mentioned in this episode: Info about our trip to the March for Life: https://portlanddiocese.org/event/march-life-2026Register for the March for Life (registration deadline 11/14/25): https://portlanddiocese.net/march-for-life-2026Mother Cabrini Maine Catholic Education initiative: https://mainecatholiceducation.org/Info for Homeschoolers: https://mainecatholiceducation.org/homeschool-collaborativeAbout the Cabrini Schools: https://mainecatholiceducation.org/cabrini-schoolsSupport the Backpack Program: https://mainecatholiceducation.org/backpack-programA full transcript can be found on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/march-life-and-mother-cabrini-maine-catholic-education-initiative-auspice-maria-ep-23

In this episode of the Auspice Maria podcast, Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on why the right to be born must be foundational in building a culture of life. It is the vulnerable thread in the seamless garment of our morality. If that thread is pulled, the rest begins to unravel. A full transcript, with sources, can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/thread-unravels-auspice-maria-ep-22

In this episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop James Ruggieri addresses the often silent pain of infertility with honesty and compassion. He recognizes the pain that many couples feel as he explores the beauty of marital love, the Church’s moral teaching on reproductive technology, and the hope found in faith and perseverance. Through scripture, Church documents, and pastoral reflection, Bishop Ruggieri offers a message of dignity, healing, and trust in God’s creative love.A Full transcript can be found on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/pain-infertility-auspice-maria-ep-21

Many people believe that the mind and body are somehow separate, that our bodies are not integral to our identity. In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri explains the truth that our bodies, minds and souls are all integral aspects of human nature.Bishop Ruggieri also explains how to respond to people who struggle with gender dysphoria. We must accompany them with love, though we must not be complicit in encouraging false ideas.A full transcription with sources cited can be found at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/gender-identity-and-truth-body-auspice-maria-ep-20

How should Catholics respond to the hookup culture? Bishop Ruggieri explains how with an approach rooted in faith and scientific research.Bishop Ruggieri explores how hookups and "situationships" can reduce people to objects and erode dignity, while chastity opens the path to genuine love and communion. "How is God calling you, in your daily life, to live love as a gift, freely, faithfully, and authentically, in a world that so often settles for less?"A full transcription, now with a full list of sources, can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/hookup-culture-vs-authentic-love-auspice-maria-ep-19

In this episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop Ruggieri confronts the cultural wound of pornography and its impact on human dignity and authentic friendship. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of Plato, Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. John Paul II, he shows how lust reduces people to objects. God calls us to reject lust and pursue communion and virtuous friendship. With honesty and compassion, Bishop Ruggieri warns of early exposure among youth, urges families to guide and protect, and points all listeners toward the freedom and joy found in virtuous love.As always, a full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/pornography-and-erosion-human-dignity-auspice-maria-episode-18-bishop-james-ruggieri

The Lord sends us forth whether we're ready or not. In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri opens the Great Commission and shows us its heart: faith, accompaniment and mission despite hesitation. He reminds us that the Spirit leads, redirects, and sends."The point is that missionary outreach is our first task, and it advances by witness that invites rather than coerces. So we speak the name of Jesus, we offer reasons for our hope, and we live the gospel in such a way that it rings true." - Bishop RuggieriA full Transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/go-and-make-disciples-sending-forth-auspice-maria-ep-17-bishop-james-ruggieri

"When we think about evangelization, we might first think of arguments, catechism classes, or homilies. These are all important, but none of them bear fruit without joy." In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri emphasizes that joy is the mark of a Christian alive in the Spirit. Not to be confused with happiness or pleasure, true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. In a divided, cynical world, joy outshines fear. Listen to this episode for practical advice on how to live your faith joyfully in daily life.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/witnessing-secular-world-auspice-maria-ep-16-bishop-james-ruggieri

Bishop James Ruggieri explores what it truly means to be a missionary parish in 2025. Moving beyond the walls of buildings, he reflects on the parish as a living community of faith, called to proclaim the Gospel, foster encounters with Christ, and build the kingdom of God. Drawing on the teachings of Vatican II and Canon Law, Bishop Ruggieri challenges us to reclaim a vision of parish life centered on mission, communion, and service.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/parish-center-mission-auspice-maria-ep-15-bishop-james-ruggieriThe Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, all rights reserved.

This week, Bishop Ruggieri speaks about our call to live the Gospel in the everyday moments of life. He explores how ordinary things like work, school, and friendship can become pathways to holiness.His excellency cites the example of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to show us how we can lift others to holiness without succumbing to despair. He also gives practical advice for supporting teen parents and the elderly.What is one simple choice you can make today to let the Gospel shape your daily life more deeply?A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/living-gospel-daily-life-auspice-maria-ep-14-bishop-james-ruggieriAuspice Maria is part of the Maine Catholic Podcast, a production of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. All rights reserved.

Bob McDermott is the Director of the Office of Safe Environment for the Diocese of Portland. He joined our Communications Manager, Jake Buttarazzi, to talk through everything our diocese does to make sure children, and vulnerable adults, are safe in our communities. These efforts have made our churches some of the safest places for children, despite what many people think. A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/protecting-gods-children-bob-mcdermott-maine-catholic-podcastFor more information about our Protecting God's Children program, visit https://portlanddiocese.org/protecting-gods-childrenThe Maine Catholic Podcast is a production the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine. All Rights reserved.

In this week’s episode of the Auspice Maria Podcast, Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on what it means to evangelize culture. He invites us to see how faith meets daily life—in our media, our art, our education, our politics, and even in the small choices we make at home. With the guidance of St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. Francis of Assisi, Bishop Ruggieri reminds us that culture is not something to flee from, but something to enter into and transform with the light of Christ.A full transcript is available on our website here: ⁠https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-13-evangelizing-cultureThe Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine. All rights reserved.

In this week’s episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop Ruggieri invites us into a powerful reflection on how justice and mercy are not extras in the life of the Church—they’re essential to how we evangelize. He explores the heart of Catholic social teaching and shows how real evangelization happens not just in words, but in action: when we serve the poor, visit the sick, comfort the sorrowful, and advocate for the dignity of every human person. Whether you're new to these themes or looking to go deeper, this episode will challenge and encourage you to live your faith more fully—right where you are.A full transcript is available on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-12-justice-mercy-and-evangelizationThe Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine. All rights reserved.

What does it mean to live a vocational life? How do our unique vocations build the Kingdom of God? In this episode, Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on the power of saying “yes” to God’s invitation, drawing wisdom from Scripture, Church teaching, and the example of the Blessed Mother. Whether married, single, ordained, or consecrated, your life has a mission. Jesus wants you to live it with purpose, joy, and love.A Full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-11-our-lives-are-not-accidentAuspice Maria is part of The Maine Catholic Podcast, a production of the Diocese of Portland in Maine.

What is the Kingdom of God, and where do we find it? In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri reflects on the heart of Jesus’ message—a kingdom already among us, yet still to come in fullness. He invites us to consider how the Church is called to live this kingdom now: by building a culture of love, life, and mercy. This is not just a future hope, but a present call—to live as citizens of heaven while still on earth.A full Transcription can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep-10-where-kingdom-god

We all struggle to fill our lives with meaning. Some search for satisfaction from success, comfort, or independence, though these things often fail to fill our "existential vacuum."Bishop James Ruggieri invites listeners to consider a deeper question: Why do we feel so empty? What are we really living for? This episode explores how the Catholic Church—through its sacraments, community, and tradition—offers not just beliefs, but a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you're devout, doubtful, or somewhere in between, this is a thoughtful reflection on meaning, mercy, and the kind of love that doesn’t leave us where we are.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep9-existential-vacuum

Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on the deeply biblical and profoundly human call to accompany others in faith. Drawing from the lives of Moses, St. Paul, and most fully Jesus, he explores how walking with, listening to, teaching, and breaking bread with others is central to Christian discipleship. Rich in Scripture and practical wisdom, this episode invites listeners to consider how they can be present to others—just as God is present to us. Questions for you to reflect on: Who accompanied me in my journey of faith?What does their presence and example mean to me?How is God inviting me to accompany someone in my life right now—through presence, listening, teaching, or sharing life?A full transcript can be found on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep-8-accompanying-others-faithAuspice Maria is part of the Maine Catholic Podcast, a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in Maine.

In this Episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses how conversion is a continuous process. Jesus tells us to "repent and believe in the Gospel." Repentance is not just about being sorry or regretful, but about continuously changing the way we live. Bishop Ruggieri breaks down several obstacles we all face in our daily conversions and offers practical advice to help us continue.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep-7-continuing-our-conversionThe Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. All rights reserved.

This past April, Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley travelled to the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon to ordain two priests and celebrate the Catholic faith with the people of Kumbo. For over eight years, the Diocese of Kumbo, in Cameroon, has sent many of their priests to help us here in Maine. We currently have twelve priests from Kumbo serving in our parishes and we are very thankful for everything they do for us.Bishop Deeley recently sat down with Molly DiLorenzo, our director of Communications, to discuss the trip and share the history of the wonderful relationship between the Diocese of Portland and the Diocese of Kumbo. A full transcript can be found on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-bishop-deeleys-trip-cameroonThe Maine Catholic podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. All rights reserved.

In this Episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses the power of personal encounter with Jesus. Using examples from the gospel and our daily lives, he explains how Jesus reaches out to us personally."Conversion does not begin with a concept or a rulebook. It begins when someone experiences a relationship with the living Jesus Christ, a relationship that brings healing, fulfilment, and the promise of eternal life."If you enjoy this podcast or find it fruitful in any way, please follow us here and share it with a friend.A full transcript can be found on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep-6-power-personal-encounterThe Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland

In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses the how the Holy Spirit guides us in evangelization. He examines how the Holy Spirit inspired boldness in the Apostles during Pentecost and provides examples of how we can let the Spirit guide us in our lives today.A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep-5-role-holy-spirit-evangelization If this podcast resonates with you, please share it with a friend and follow us for future episodes.The Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

Bishop Ruggieri discusses how Jesus preaches with Truth and Love together, and how we must do the same.A full transcript is available on our website here: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/podcast-auspice-maria-ep-4-proclaiming-gospel-truth-and-love The Maine Catholic Podcast is a production of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. All rights reserved.