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Catholic Minute
A Catholic Podcast from Ken and Janelle Yasinski about intentional Catholic living. Explore topics like marriage, parenting, sacraments, Marian devotions and cultural issues. Enhance your faith with daily reflections during Advent and Lent. Together let’s live the Catholic life.
www.kenandjanelle.com
Episodes
91 episodes
Welcoming Baby #8: Our Catholic Family’s Birth Story ❤️
Welcome to our official birth announcement for our newest blessing, Louis Joseph Yasinski, born on January 3, 2025, the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus! 🙌 As a Catholic family, we are thrilled to share this joyful moment with you. In thi...
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Episode 2
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COVID Changed Communion Should the Precious Blood Return (Ken & Fr Cristino)
COVID-19 drastically changed how we receive Communion, especially the practice of offering the Precious Blood. With restrictions lifted, many dioceses are taking different approaches—some reintroducing the chalice, while others are not. Should ...
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Christmas Eve Wonder: How a Baby Changes Everything
Welcome to the final episode of our Advent Daily series! On this holy night, we reflect on the beauty and hope of Christmas Eve. Through the lens of saints like St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas of Villanova, we explore the profound humility of God ...
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Episode 87
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Baby #8 on the Way?! Faith, Family & Advent Reflections (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome back to our Advent series! Today, on this Monday of the fourth week of Advent, Ken and Janelle share their reflections inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori's daily sermons. Join us for this heartfelt discussion as we dive deep into the bea...
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Episode 86
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The Pain of Priests Leaving Their Priesthood (Ken & Fr Cristino)
Welcome to our Advent Retreat! In this third Friday of Advent session, Father Cristino guides us through the wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori, reflecting on the call to sainthood and the pain of seeing a priest leave his priesthood.
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Episode 85
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Why 'Desire' Unlocks Your Path to Holiness
Welcome to our daily Advent retreat! Today, we reflect on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, who reminds us of the essential desire to become a saint: "No saint has ever become a saint without having a desire for sanctity."
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Episode 84
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Are You Blocking God's Grace? 3 Things to Consider This Advent! (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome back to our Catholic reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Today’s meditation, inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori, challenges us to surrender completely to God’s will in all areas of life—external circumstances, personal ...
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Episode 83
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St. Isaac Jogues: The Ultimate Example of a Faithful Disciple (Ken)
Drawing on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, we explore the dangers of following Jesus "at a distance," like St. Peter, who denied Christ in the moment of testing. Lukewarmness—choosing comfort over sacrifice—creeps in when self-love takes priority ...
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Episode 82
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The Secret to True Peace This Advent (It's Not What You Think!) (Ken & Janelle)
Today is the third Monday of Advent, and we reflect on the virtue of peace in our Advent journey. Drawing inspiration from St. Alphonsus and St. Augustine, we explore how true peace isn't found in worldly comforts but through the Tranquility of...
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Episode 81
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Are You Rejecting God’s Love Without Realizing It? (Ken & Fr. Cristino)
In this Advent Reflection, we delve into the profound words of St. Alphonsus and their relevance for Advent 2023. Together with Father Cristino, we explore the mystery of God’s extravagant love and sacrifice, as well as the heartbreaking realit...
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Episode 80
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Do Past Sins Haunt You? (Ken)
In today's Advent reflection, we draw inspiration from the story of British jockey Willie Carson and explore the shadows of our spiritual lives. How often do our past sins follow us like shadows, even after confession? What does it mean when ou...
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Episode 79
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St. Alphonsus on the True Beauty of the Incarnation (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome to today’s Advent reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent! We’re diving into St. Alphonsus’ daily sermons and reflecting on the profound truths they reveal, especially about the beauty and mystery of the Incarnation. ...
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Episode 78
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My Godfather’s Remarkable Life: A Story of Love and Sacrifice (Ken)
In today’s Advent reflection, I want to share a deeply personal story about my godfather, Uncle Eddie, whose life was a testament to sacrifice, love, and service. As we prepare our hearts during this sacred season of Advent, his story reminds u...
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Episode 77
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11:34
Don't Waste This Life: St. Alphonsus’ Call To Action (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome back! We are now in the second week of Advent, and today, we dive into St. Alphonsus’ daily reflections. As we prepare for Christ’s coming, we reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the eternal consequences of our choices. St. Alpho...
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Episode 76
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Why Sensual Pleasures Will Never Truly Satisfy You (Ken & Fr Cristino)
✨ Advent Reflection: Discover the True Path to Fulfillment ✨Join us this Advent as we dive deep into the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori. In this powerful reflection, Fr. Cristino unpacks the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus on why earthly p...
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Episode 75
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9:49
Saint or Spectator: The Choice That Shapes Eternity (Ken)
Are you settling for mediocrity in your spiritual life? In today’s Advent reflection, we dive into the powerful teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori on the call to sainthood.
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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8:35
3 Goals of Mental Prayer (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome to Advent Daily! 🌟 Today, on Wednesday of the First Week of Advent, we dive into an Advent reflection inspired by St. Alphonsus on the goals of mental prayer. 🙏✨Watch video podcast here...
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Episode 73
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8:54
3 Reasons You Can’t Skip Mental Prayer by St Alphonsus (Ken)
Welcome to Advent Daily! 🌟 In today’s Advent reflection, we delve into the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori as he teaches us the necessity of mental prayer for our journey toward salvation. Discover his three compelling reasons for embr...
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Episode 72
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10:49
Advent Daily: The Shocking Cost of Sin: Trading Heaven for Nothing? (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome back to Advent Daily! Today is Monday of the First Week of Advent, and we continue exploring St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflections on sin, grace, and Divine friendship. How seriously do we take sin? Is it a minor infraction, or d...
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Episode 71
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Advent Daily: St. Alphonsus on the Last Judgment (Ken & Janelle)
Welcome to the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of Advent Daily! 🌟 Today, we dive into St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflection on the Last Judgment, a profound meditation grounded in Scripture, teachings of the Saints, and private r...
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Episode 70
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11:47
Awaiting Baby #8: Faith, Family, and Advent Reflections (Ken & Janelle)
In today’s video, we’re diving into two exciting topics: preparing for Baby #8 and the start of our Advent Reflection Series. 🎄👶Join advent daily here: https://catholicspeaker.lpages.co/advent2024/
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Episode 69
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11:47
The Day I Translated a Life-Changing Message in Kolkata (Ken & Janelle)
In this video, Janelle shares a touching memory from 2007 when she served as a missionary with the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, IndiaAlso, join us this Advent as we prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Monday to Friday durin...
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Episode 68
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10:54
Why This Simple Prayer Is Most Pleasing To God (Learn How)
Did you know there's a simple yet profound type of prayer that is most pleasing to God? In this episode, we delve into the wisdom of two Doctors of the Church, St. Augustine and St. Alphonsus Liguori, to uncover this prayer and understand its s...
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Episode 67
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6:57
Eucharist Crisis: Why 66% of Catholics No Longer Believe (Guest: Fr Cristino)
Join us as we dive deep into the concerning decline in belief in the Eucharist among Catholics today. Studies reveal that 66% of Catholics no longer believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist—a foundational teaching of our faith. I...
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Episode 66
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54:58
Inside Our Monthly Rosary Potluck (Responding To Our Lady’s Call)
In this episode, we’re sharing how we host our monthly Rosary potluck suppers, with 60 to 100 people gathering in our home for prayer, community, and a shared meal. From choosing a date to planning the guest list and preparing food, we’ll walk ...
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Episode 65
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