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Category: Fatima Today
March 05, 2016
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February 20, 2016
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February 06, 2016
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January 23, 2016
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January 09, 2016
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December 19, 2015
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December 12, 2015
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December 05, 2015
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November 28, 2015
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November 21, 2015
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October 31, 2015
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October 24, 2015
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October 17, 2015
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October 03, 2015
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September 26, 2015
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September 5, 2015
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August 29, 2015
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August 22, 2015
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August 08, 2015
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July 25, 2015
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July 18, 2015
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July 11, 2015
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July 04, 2015
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June 27, 2015
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June 13, 2015
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June 06, 2015
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May 23, 2015
The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Scapular Promise, the Sabbatine Privilege and the Rosary are Deacon Bob’s topics during this program.
The promotion of a proper understanding of the promise and privilege associated with the scapular which is consistent with the teaching of the Church is the aim of the scapular portion of the program.
That the first half of the Hail Mary is a direct quotation of scripture is verified; and an analogy between the petition which constitutes the second half and the practice of praying for one another is drawn as a means of helping those of our Christian brothers and sisters who have a problem with it understand why we pray it.
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May 16, 2015
During this program Deacon Bob takes a hard and realistic look at the difficult trials, tribulations and persecutions we face in the world today, and presents a case based on scripture and the message of Fatima for celebrating them as opportunities to defeat the Devil and transform the world.
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May 09, 2015
An overview of the movie “Little Boy” is presented by Deacon Bob during this program. He draws a comparison between the faith, hope, love and perseverance of the little 8-year-old star of the movie to that of the three shepherd children of Fatima with an eye toward encouraging everyone to “become like little children” as we must if we are to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. In addition, the practice of the Corporal Works of Mercy which are the object of the little 8-year-old in the movie are an excellent example of ways in which we can embrace the trials and inconvenience of their performance as reparation for sin in the context of Our Lady’s Fatima requests.
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May 02, 2015
During this program Deacon Bob tells the story of the death of a close friend’s nephew which illustrates the importance of Godmothers, Godfathers and Confirmation Sponsors in the lives of those they sponsor, and reminds us of the seriousness of the obligations we take upon ourselves when we serve in these capacities. He points out that, in addition to praying for those we sponsor, we are frequently obligated to “admonish the sinner.” The story is a profound reminder for all of us.
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April 25, 2015
During this program Deacon Bob reviews the relevance and importance of Fatima during the 21st century; explains how our failure to respond to its message is the reason for the condition of our nation and the world today; and presents convincing evidence that Holy Mother Church is placing tremendous emphasis on it.
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April 11, 2015
This program featured Professor Americo Pablo Lopez-Ortiz [The International President of the apostolate] and Hana Franchacova [the board’s representative from the Czech Republic] sharing their thoughts and insights with Deaco Bob and was aired from the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima where the World Apostolate of Fatima’s International Board of Trustees was gathered for its annual meeting.
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March 28, 2015
Jesus’ explanation of why there are five first Saturdays in each cycle of the First Saturday Devotion is presented at the beginning of this program. Then Deacon Bob examines the five blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary which we are to make reparation for, sharing insights drawn from Father Apostoli’s book, “Fatima For Today.”
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March 21, 2015
In this program Deacon Bob begins with an explanation of why the conversion of Russia, which began shortly after the collegial consecration Our Lady had asked for was accomplished in 1984, is progressing so slowly these days; and then focuses on beautiful insights into the elements or requirements of the practice of the First Saturday Devotion gleaned from Father Andrew Apostoli’s book “Fatima For Today.”
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March 07, 2015
During this program Deacon Bob, explains how the 1st Saturday Devotion is actually a unique and tremendously effective “spiritual formation program” provided to each of us by Our Heavenly Mother.
He also touches on God’s desire for devotion to The Immaculate Heart of Mary to be spread throughout the world and placed alongside the devotion to The Sacred Heart of Jesus and a petition presented to Pope Francis asking for a formal statement of approval and recommendation of the devotion to the Universal Church.
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February 28, 2015
During this program Deacon Bob describes the deplorable condition of the world as a direct consequence of the failure of sufficient numbers of her children to embrace and live Our Lady’s Fatima requests in their own lives and to spread her message to others.
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February 21, 2015
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February 07, 2015
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January 31, 2015
The tremendous power and value in the lives of the aged and infirm in assisted living facilities and nursing homes all across the country and around the world is the focus of this week’s program. Deacon Bob calls to attention the tragic dispositions of so many elderly and infirm that their lives are no longer of any value, that they are nothing but a burden and that there is really no point in living any more. He suggests that such dispositions need to be eliminated and that these people can be convinced of the enormous value of their lives through Our Lady’s Message of Fatima. He suggests that even a mere handful of these people has more power to affect change in the world than all the rest of us physically healthy and vibrant people put together through a program of The World Apostolate of Fatima, USA called “Goldmines of Reparation.” He explains how it might be used by anyone to bring about this change and unlock an enormous potential which is so desperately needed in the world today.
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January 24, 2015
Contained in The Boy Scout Promise are 5 words which provide a remedy to the reluctance on the part of many to commit to the practice of the Fatima Devotions Our Lady has ask for. Reminding us that the Triumph of The Immaculate Heart of Mary will not occur until sufficient numbers of us make and fulfill such commitment, and that the proliferation of evil in the world today because of its delay is, in large measure, a consequence of our failure to do so, Deacon Bob urges us to consider these 5 words from The Boy Scout Promise, to ask Our Lady for the grace we need, to make a commitment and carry it out, and finally, to urge others to do the same.
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January 17, 2015
During this week’s program Deacon Bob points out that the Miracle of the Sun which occurred on October 13, 1917 was performed “so that all might believe,” and explores the answers to several important questions.
What are we to believe? Who is responsible for the plethora of evils engulfing the world today? Is it the purveyors of evil, or is it perhaps the good who either do not know of Our Lady’s Fatima message or who, knowing, have failed to adequately honor her Fatima requests?
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January 10, 2015
During this program Deacon Bob discusses the tremendous emphasis Our Lady placed on praying the rosary every day, and our dependence on Our Lady of the Rosary for world peace.
In addition, he explains the “liturgical nature” of the rosary and offers some considerations for those who have abandoned it because they find it monotonous.
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January 03, 2015
The August, 1917 apparition is the focus of today’s program. Deacon Bob suggests the day is near when the practice of our Faith will lead to our persecution and even threaten our very lives. He lauds, as an example for each of us during such times, the courage and heroism of the 3 little shepherd children in the face of kidnapping, imprisonment and even the threat of death. Great emphasizes the importance of their having remained faithful to Our Lady’s fundamental Fatima requests. Finally he discusses the significance of Our Lady’s instructions with regard to the money people had begun to leave at the sight of the apparitions.
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December 27, 2014
In today’s program Deacon Bob suggests a 2015 New Year’s Resolution as he invites all to become “Burning Bushes for the 21st Century” by drawing a correlation between the Old Testament account of Moses encounter with the “Burning Bush” on Mt. Horeb, the “Christ Child” laying in the manger at Bethlehem, and the “Light which shines in the darkness” in the prologue to the Gospel of St. John.
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December 20, 2014
In this episode Deacon Bob tells a heartwarming story of a Christmas some years ago which exemplifies the practical application or the living of the virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Joy, Compassion, Empathy, Generosity, and belief in the power of prayer on the part of its characters. These are all virtues to which the message of Our Lady of Fatima calls each of us to cultivate in the living of our own lives.
A very blessed and merry Christmas to you, your family and everyone at Radio Maria!
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December 13, 2014
Why has the “peace on earth to men of good will” proclaimed by the host of heavenly angels as they announced the birth of the Savior 2000+ years ago not come to pass? Focusing on “to men of good will,” Deacon Bob offers an explanation and a surefire means of finally attaining it.
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November 29, 2014
Citing the official Vatican document on the Secret of Fatima, Deacon Bob presents the entire text of all three parts of the secret, clarifies that there is only one secret – not 3 or 4 or more, and discusses an interpretation of the 3rd part of the secret.
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November 22, 2014
Citing the evidence for the existence of hell and the presence of souls there provided during the July 13, 1917 apparition of Our Lady, Deacon Bob refutes the erroneous notion growing in popularity that there is some basis for a reasonable hope that all souls will be saved in the end.
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November 08, 2014
Citing Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s from 2010, Deacon Bob explains why the Holy Father said that Fatima cannot be just about devotions.
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November 01, 2014
Citing a recent incident in the life of a friend, Deacon Bob explains why bad things happen to good people and the proper disposition we need to acquire when faced with similar situations.
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October 25, 2014
Deacon Bob explains why Fatima is one of the best possible tools for the New Evangelization.
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October 18, 2014
Deacon Bob explains why the story and message of Fatima are such exceptional tools for the New Evangelization.
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October 11, 2014
Deacon Bob describes the 3 apparitions of the Angel of Peace in 1916 which prepared the shepherd children for the apparitions of Our Lady which would follow the next year.
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October 04, 2014
Deacon Bob describes the actions of Pope Benedict XV during the immediate historical prelude to Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima and explains why her Fatima requests are uniquely and specifically directed towad the Catholic population of the world.
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September 27, 2014
Deacon Bob explains the relevance of the message of Fatima today and why it is more important today than it was in 1917, and cites the words of Saint Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and the words and actions of our current Pope Francis as evidence.
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June 05, 2014
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May 22, 2014
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May 08, 2014
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May 01, 2014
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April 24, 2014
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April 17, 2014
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April 10, 2014
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April 03, 2014
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March 20, 2014
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March 06, 2014
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February 27, 2014
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February 20, 2014
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February 13, 2014
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February 06, 2014
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January 30, 2014
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January 23, 2014
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January 16, 2014
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December 02, 2014
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December 19, 2013
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