Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2022 – Hour 1
Benedict Rogers reports on Hong Kong, Matthew Bunson tells us what happened at today’s Consecration, and Ed Sri has tips for praying the Stations of the Cross.
Facing the Threat of Arrest, Benedict Rogers Won’t be Silenced
Last week, Catholic activist Benedict Rogers received a formal warning from the Hong Kong Police Force’s National Security Department, threatening him with fines and even arrest for his work with Hong Kong Watch. They also demanded he shut down his website. But he isn’t letting that stop him. He joins us today.
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‘We Will Not Be Silenced,’ Says UK Catholic Activist After Hong Kong Jail Threat

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What happened at the Consecration?
This afternoon Pope Francis officially consecrated Russia and Ukraine. We talk with Matthew Bunson, who also has an update on the German Bishops’ response to criticisms of the Synod.
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German Catholic bishops’ leader responds to Polish archbishop’s ‘Synodal Way’ criticisms
Pope Francis consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Russian consecration will ice ecumenism. Could that mean a thaw for Eastern Catholic requests?
Vatican explains ‘Tierra del Cielo’ (‘Earth of Heaven’) in consecration prayer

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Five Ways to Pray the Stations of the Cross
As we approach Holy Week, many of us will be praying the Stations of the Cross. You don’t need to attend a service at Church to do so – there are lots of ways to benefit from this spiritual practice. We talk with Dr. Ed Sri

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Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross$27.00
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A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (Book): Understanding What We Say and Do In The Liturgy$14.99
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No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion$14.99
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Rethinking Mary in the New Testament: What the Bible Tells Us about the Mother of the Messiah$17.95
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Into His Likeness: Be Transformed As a Disciple of Christ$16.95
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Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Encounter the Wonder of Heaven and Earth$16.99
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Who Am I To Judge?: Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love$16.95
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