Welcome Archbishop Schnurr

// December 23rd, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Evangelization

Radio Maria would like to welcome and congratulate Archbishop Dennis Schnurr in his recent installation as bishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, OH.

On the event of his installation; Archbishop Schnurr recorded a video for the Catholics in the diocese. You can view the video by clicking here .

Stress

// September 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // Did You Know

The difference between people who succeed or fail is their ability to handle pressure. Pressure usually magnifies and distorts. However stress is common in everyone’s life. Stress is necessary to fine-tuning life just as tension is necessary to fine-tuning a guitar string. Despite stress, we must try to be free to choose what we know that we know is the next right thing to do. Freedom of choice is the only true freedom we have.

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

Gentle Strength

// September 21st, 2009 // No Comments » // Did You Know

The stronger a person is, the gentler they can afford to be. Jesus says, “Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart.” (Matt. 11:29) Jesus was not a wimp. He had the strength of steel. Strength is tested by resistance to pressure. This is true of marriage, friendships, and character. The stronger we are in our innermost being and heart, the less need we have of proving who we are and controlling others. Gentleness is a venture of the strong, not one of the weak.

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

Words of Encouragement

// September 14th, 2009 // No Comments » // Did You Know

The task ahead of me is never as great as the power behind me.

When the devil reminds you of your past, remind him of his future.

When you get to your wits end, you will find God lives there.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

-Fr. Duane Stenzel

The Example Of Parents

// September 7th, 2009 // No Comments » // Did You Know

What a challenge it is to be a parent today. The responsibility of a parent is not to make a child’s decisions, but to let the child watch them make theirs. Parents who punish their children for doing wrong, when they haven’t first taught them to do right, are themselves wrong. Children will not always listen to their parents, but they will always imitate them.

-Fr. Duane Stenzel