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Mercy Moments: Episode Seven

March 30, 2023

*The following episode contains anecdotes from an old friend.  Due to the nature of his status in the United States, all identifying information has been redacted. Mercy Moments: Our lives…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Six

March 23, 2023

…I don’t know exactly what a prayer is.I do know how to pay attention, how to fall downinto the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,how to be idle…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Five

March 16, 2023

We were on time.  Being on time is not a part of our genetic make-up.  But today was special.  I sat in a far back pew with my brother and…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Four

March 9, 2023

“Y por eso los grandes amores de muchos colores me gustan a mí.” – DE COLORES, TRADITIONAL SPANISH FOLK SONG It was “De Colores” day.  I heard the movie playing…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Three

March 2, 2023

LISTENER ADVISORY: Before we begin, you should know that this episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call or text 988. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Two

February 23, 2023

Or Listen on:  BuzzSprout | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Apple Podcasts There’s a great story of St. Francis of Assisi – a story that I remember from childhood – that involves the saint speaking with a…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode One

February 21, 2023

Join Catholic Charities Family Immigration staffer and DOJ Accredited Representative, Marissa Flores Madden, for Season Two of Mercy Moments, our Lenten reflection podcast series.

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Mercy Moments: Episode Eight

April 22, 2022

Mercy Moments: Our lives are dripping with mercy.  Indeed, our world is drenched in it. “We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song.” -St. Augustine Throughout the year…

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Mercy Moments: Episode Seven

April 14, 2022

Mercy Moments: Our lives are dripping with mercy.  Indeed, our world is drenched in it. “My family is starving while hiding from the Taliban.  You’re telling me there’s no way…

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Mercy Moments: Episode Six

April 7, 2022

Mercy Moments: Our lives are dripping with mercy.  Indeed, our world is drenched in it. “They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the…

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