Catholic Connection – March 19, 2024 – Hr 2
Fr. Mark-Mary Ames is the author of “The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God.” Teresa talks about St. Joseph with the assistance of Bishop Robert Barron.
Segment 1 – Intro & News
Segment 2 & 3 – The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God
In The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You into the Heart of God, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, leads readers through a 30-day journey that unveils the boundless love of God the Father, who has “a plan of sheer goodness” for each of us (Catechism of the Catholic Church). By highlighting stories of heroic earthly fathers, The Father reminds Catholics of the deep love God has for us because of our very identity. The Father presents 30 inspiring stories of exemplary fathers who reflect God’s paternal love.

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames is the Director of Communications and the General Almoner of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR). The primary mission of the CFR community is a wholehearted embracing of Jesus Christ and their Holy Father, St. Francis of Assisi. He is the host of the Ascension Presents video series The CFRs. He is the executive producer of Brother Isaiah’s upcoming music album, Mysteries & Medicines, and was also the executive producer of Brother Isaiah’s previous album, Poco a Poco.
Segment 4 – Teresa’s Two Sense
Today is the Feast of St. Joseph. We listen to thoughts from Bishop Robert Barron on the subject.