Kresta in the Afternoon – August 9, 2023 – Hour 2
Why did Jesus seem to be reluctant to heal the girl possessed by demons? Al discusses, then we talk with Donald Wallenfang about the life and thought of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
Kresta Comments: Was Jesus Reluctant to Heal the Girl Possessed by Demons?
Today’s Gospel comes from Matthew 15, when a woman asks Jesus to heal her daughter possessed by a demon. At first, Jesus seems almost reluctant to heal her. What’s going on? Al takes a look.
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Edith Stein’s Vocation of Becoming
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. She deeply understood that vocation is comprised of a call and a response – the call comes from God, and with his help we are able to respond. We talk more about it with Donald Wallenfang.
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Edith Stein: Eucharistic Champion, Witness of Surrender, Vessel for Grace — and Saint
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