Kresta in the Afternoon – December 5, 2019 – Hour 1
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+ The Seed who was Afraid to be Planted
- Description: From best-loved children’s storyteller Anthony DeStefano comes The Seed Who Was Afraid to Be Planted, which introduces children to a tiny seed who is content to remain in his safe, cozy drawer with the other seeds. But one day the gardener who lives in the mansion comes and takes the seed outside and plants him in the ground. Faced with his biggest fear, the seed experiences a miraculous adventure that changes his life forever. Anthony joins us.
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Anthony DeStefano
Anthony DeStefano is the bestselling author of the adult Christian books A Travel Guide to Heaven, Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To, Angels All Around Us, as well as the gift book I Just Can't Take It Anymore! and the children’s books This Little Prayer of Mine and Little Star. He has received prestigious awards from religious organizations worldwide for his efforts to advance Christian beliefs in modern culture
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The Seed Who Was Afraid to Be Planted
This children's rhyming book tells the story of a seed who lives in fear of being removed from the drawer where he lives happily with other seeds. One fateful day his worst fears come true and he is buried in the ground outside. To his amazement he soon realizes that he is destined to grow into a magnificent tree overlooking a beautiful sunlit shore. This inspiring story is one that any child can relate to, since it deals with being afraid of new experiences and change. This book will help young readers to cultivate the courage to face all their fears and to understand that good can come of any frightening situation " as long as they have faith. Most importantly, these pages also contain a profoundly biblical message about the transformative power of God's grace. Christ told several famous parables involving seeds and grains that have to "fall to the ground and die" in order to "bear fruit." (learn more)
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+ Fulton Sheen Beatification Delayed: What We Know
- Description: Catholics who love the work of Fulton Sheen were overjoyed when his beatification date was announced a few weeks ago. But much to our shock, the beatification was suddenly postponed on Tuesday afternoon, reportedly at the request of Rochester Bishop Salvatore Matano. What do we know about the situation? We take a look at the story and Sheen’s work with Dr. Matthew Bunson.
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Matthew Bunson
Matthew Bunson is Executive Editor of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 11 am
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+ New Buffalo apostolic administrator pledges 'openness' with victims
- Description: Albany Bishop Edward Scharfenberger has been appointed to serve as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Buffalo following the resignation of Bishop Richard Malone. In an introductory conference today he said he is not sure how he will divide his time between the dioceses but trusts the Pope’s decision, adding “I’m not here as a knight in shining armor. I’m not here as the fix-it man. I’m just here as a spiritual father.” Bishop Malone has faced heavy criticism for his handling of clerical sexual abuse in the diocese and Pope Francis accepted his resignation this morning after he requested an early retirement during last month’s ad limina visit in Rome. Peter Jesserer Smith has more.
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Peter Jesserer Smith
Peter Jesserer Smith is a reporter for the National Catholic Register. Follow him on twitter @jesserersmith
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