Kresta in the Afternoon – October 19, 2022 – Hour 1
Fr. Roger Landry shares how he brought the Eucharist to the streets of New York. Also, Christopher Shannon tells the story of St Isaac Jogues and the North American Martyrs, and composer Paul Jernberg previews his Mass for Persecuted Christians.
Viewing Vatican II Through a Eucharistic Lens
In the opening address for Vatican II, Pope St. John XXIII announced that his goal for the council was to strengthen the faith and transmit it more effectively. Fr. Roger Landry points out that the entire work of the Council can be looked at through a Eucharistic key. He joins us, and also shares his experience leading a Eucharistic procession on the anniversary of the Council.
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Eucharistic procession takes Christ through Manhattan
Viewing Vatican II Through a Eucharistic Lens
The Eucharistic Harrowing of Hell’s Kitchen, Votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist, October 11, 2022

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The North American Martyrs and our Post-Christian Culture
Today we celebrate the Feast of the North American Martyrs – Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf, and their companions. The enduring witness of these martyrs reaches far beyond the political conflicts of their day and provides a great lesson for Catholics today confronting their own evangelical challenges. Dr. Christopher Shannon is our guest.
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The North American Martyrs and our post-Christian secular culture

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Mass for Persecuted Christians: Honoring the Oppressed through Music
Paul Jernberg is a composer and conductor who has worked in the fields of ballet, theater and opera. More recently, though, he has worked to compose sacred music, including music for Mass. He has composed a new fully-sung Mass for Persecuted Christians, which raises awareness and encourages prayer for Christians facing persecution around the globe. It will premiere this Friday in Massachusetts. He joins us to share what it is like to compose music like this.
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What is it like to compose sacred music?
Clips from the Mass for Persecuted Christians

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