There's No Place Like Home: Street Theology w/ Teresa Tomeo. Fr. Nuno Rocha's animated book: "The Secret of Joy" in English now available!
From where should the Domestic Church take its image of parenting? Dr. Lombardi and Teresa Tomeo help Dr. Tina Bailey explore the language of Mothers to transmit the Faith
ETERNAL WISDOM:
“Our identity is based on our relationship with God: and so, however we understand God, and we understand ourselves in relation to God, gives us our true identity.” ~ Dr. Bob Schuchts, Founder of the JPIIHEALINGCENTER.ORG, cited from Season 2 of the RHP Video “Bookshelf” Library.
THE ROSARY HOUR PODCAST NEWSLETTER: 2nd Edition, 29 JULY 2024
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SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL: MAKE PRAYERS OF REPARATION FOR THE WHOLE WORLD
Dear friends:
To those who are called to this conversation, those who are dear to God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: we wish you all mercy and peace and love!
For those readers who have been following the National Eucharistic Congress (A Eucharistic Revival conference in the USA: see footnotes for a link, with over 50,000 in attendance)1, have you come across Bishop Barron’s presentation video?2 One highlight at the end of his speech emerges when he asks this important question:
“Whom do you listen to?”
Then he presses it further…
“which voice the laity are called to be obedient in this radical spiritual sense … is “how you find your holiness.”
Bishop Barron’s Essential Question: How do we find our holiness?
“Just a last thought go to the very last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation — the heavenly Jerusalem comes down representing the culmination of revelation the world being now what God wants it to be: the shining city.
Curiously, in that heavenly Jerusalem, there's no temple.
Think how strange that is.
The temple was why people came to Jerusalem.
There's no temple in the heavenly Jerusalem because, listen, the whole city has become a temple.
Think of a city with educational institutions and businesses and sports arenas like this and symphony theatres and all the activity of a city.
then, Bishop Barron continues:
What if every bit of it was turned to the praise of God?
What if every bit of it found its fulfillment in God?
He then adds and answers:
Well, then the whole city would be a temple.
There's the job of the laity, everybody.
And I'll close with this.
Your job: bring the lumen to the gentes.
Bring the light of Christ out into the secular world.
This great revival will have been a failure if we don't change our society.
If we don't stream forth from this place with the light of Christ.
Become the people you're meant to be.
And Catherine of Siena said it.
Become the people God wants you to be.
And you will set the word on fire.
The world on fire.
DIGITAL LIBRARY: THE ROSARY HOUR PODCASTHOW DO WE FIND OUR HOLINESS? FR. NUNO ROCHA BEGINS THIS JOURNEY WITH A CALL TO UNLOCK “THE SECRET OF JOY”:
Part II of this RHP video presentation (link here 29:30) provides a quick sneak preview for our podcast readers in this Season 3 response to the great challenges of our times as summarized so effortlessly by Bishop Barron with his important questions:
“How to find our Holiness?”3 & “How to bring the Lumen to the Gentes?”
UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY WITH THE SECRET OF JOY
Today’s post invites our readers to be the first to experience this special DIGITAL LIBRARY, e-book, now released as a “SNEAK PREVIEW” of a segment of our first official Rosary publication entitled: "THE SECRET OF JOY: A NEW INTRODUCTION TO THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES”
(Published digitally on 26 July 2024 by Travessa da Senra House Press in Porto, Portugal)
This SEASON 3 summer reading option, we hope, will be printed in very limited quantities prior to the Oct. 11 launch of that will be narrated by Fr. Chris Alar who will provide from his desk at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy a brand new introduction to our podcast featuring Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of the soon-to-be-canonized Bl. Carlo Acutis and content creator for the Eucharistic Miracles exhibit:
http://www.carloacutis.com/en/association/mostra-miracoli-eucaristici
SEASON 3: "SANCTITY & THE SECRET OF JOY"“The Secret of Joy” was authored by: FR. NUNO ROCHA, pastor of 26 years in Northern Portugal and he is the lead content Spiritual Director to the Rosary Hour Podcast’s Season 3. (Readers may view his full presentation in multiple languages on the newsletter so-named by Fr. Nuno in Portuguese which in English translates as, “The Diary of Prayer”.
This collaboration includes Artistic Direction from research scholar and sacred art expert, Dra. Deolinda Carneiro who has assisted Fr. Nuno in picking images which represent the ambience of the Poveiran landscape against which this book is written, with a focus upon the oil on Canvas: “Praia de Banhos” painted by Gomes Amorim (Portugal). See her article in the original Portuguese below).
WHAT IS “THE SECRET OF JOY?
The Rosary Hour Podcast team invites our subscribers to keep watching to the end of this video to experience the newly pressed animation Fr. Nuno’s "THE SECRET OF JOY" in English.
These pensive questions and contemplative approaches represent a new introduction to the Joyful Mysteries — translated from the original Portuguese by Rembrandt.
With them, Fr. Nuno invites pilgrims around the world to pray the Holy Rosary in Portugal as he enters all of us into the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary with these essential questions he has put forth on “Joy”.
We invite you to follow this journey in multiple languages here, culminating in a presentation of our first guest who will help Fr. Nuno Rocha investigate the theme he chose for our LIVE RECORD LIVE ENCONTROS: “Sanctity and the Secret of Joy”.
Our podcast plans to feature aspects of “The Secret of Joy” in other languages (French, Italian, Korean, German, etc) via odiario.substack.com with footnotes on joy that will be explored by each of our Season 3 guests. It is the hope that this free e-book will assist any pilgrimage on the Portuguese Camino, or to Fatima, Balasar, Porto, Braga, etc. this summer.
"STREET THEOLOGY" explained by TERESA TOMEOSecurity, stability, love, nurture are mentioned in last Friday’s video library addition to our YouTube channel and they are put forth as important outcomes provided to those who teach children the foundations of the Faith as modelled by the Saints, and as guided by Our Lady.
In all our recent observations on how we might evolve as a Church — the Mystical Body of Christ — we cannot find a better programme, St. John Paul II aruges, in his Apostolic Letter, on the Rosary — ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE — than the Rosary!
For when we pray the Rosary with our children and teach them how to pray it with love and devotion at our parishes, either within their classes or before the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, or at home as a family, we immediately invite into their young lives the great miracle of the presence of the Blessed Mother who promises to guide them and teach them about the heroic virtue and life of Jesus.
FINAL CUT: TERESA TOMEO, "THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME."Likewise, in Part I of this video rendering, we present the “Final Cut” of Teresa Tomeo’s visit to the Rosary Hour Podcast. In this talk, she explores "Street Theology" and the practical wisdom of her mother as articulated in her lighthearted and touching book entitled "Everything's Coming Up Rosie" (teresatomeo.com) — a great summer read.
Our podcast invited Theological Professor at St. Augustine's Seminary in Canada, well-known and loved Dr. Josie Lombardi, to join our podcast team in this important conversation. For this session, she and Dr. Tina Bailey co-lead for the first time this Bookshelf "READING TALK" to tackle the powerful dialect of mothers, and attempt to translate the urgent return for families to model the lives of the Saints, Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Joseph -- the Holy Family. Their insightful conversation weighs-in on the influence of the media, and the importance of understanding the foundational role of parents as first educators in the faith: the Domestic Church.
We hope you enjoy this summer special edition of this broadcast as we remember the familial love and nurture of St. Joachim and Saint Anne, parents of Our Lady and grandparents to Jesus!
Pray the Rosary every Day!
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, pray for us!
Izzy and Christine
© COPYRIGHT TRAVESSA DA SENRA HOUSE PRESS - THE ROSARY HOUR PODCAST. Executive Producers: Dr. Tina Bailey, Izzy Nunziato, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Gail Congolio, and Karen Rocha. Short with Fr. David Michael Moses links back to video on the theology of Humor.
THE ROSARY HOUR PODCAST BOOKSHELF SPOTLIGHT:
"EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSIE"
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press (April 18, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1644133172
ISBN-13 : 978-1644133170
“Bookshelf” Notes from Dr. Tina BaileyMothers are our first teachers, not just of ABCs and tying shoes, but in all the ways of being in the world. They are often our faith guides, helping us to understand big ideas with simple words. We watch them to learn to navigate life with grace, trust, humility, piety – and the strength they find in faith – even as we grow to recognize their struggles, failings and frailties. As Teresa Tomeo explains in Everything’s Coming up Rosie, a reflection on her relationship with her mother through the lens of their Catholic faith, this focal relationship can also be fraught. Yet, the wisdom imparted will often resonate as years pass – so listen to your “mutha”!Tomeo’s book captures her mother’s Italian-American mother’s feisty attitude and Rosie-isms – the catch-phrases that can seem like nagging, but hold a deeper wisdom. This no-nonsense approach to life and faith will be familiar to many, in particular children of immigrant families from many cultures. When times were tough, faith and resilience got them through, and they passed on both their faith and work ethic. Along with the impulse to ‘Awfa it up to God’ and ‘Put it at the foot of the Crawse,’ we also need to help ourselves along. Perhaps the most effective of cautions from Mother to (rebellious) children or teens is the reminder that ‘the Blessed Mutha is watching you’! Both a warning and a promise, these words remind us that we are not alone in our earthly or spiritual struggles.
Having witnessed the often tumultuous relationship between my strong-willed Russian maternal grandmother and her three daughters, I deeply appreciated the way Tomeo captures the deep love that underpins every sharp word of warning, as well as every joyful moment. Mothers shape our family tree in such important ways, tending to us through many seasons of their life, so that we can thrive in ours. Understanding their struggles and deeply held convictions helps us to experience both maternal and divine love, and heal the hurts we face. As we mature, we see how caregivers, and mothers in large part, have to marry their best intentions with the tools and circumstances at their disposal. Rosie’s common sense spirituality -- linked to moral values -- is recognizable to many of us; mothers teach what they know to be true, and even in the simplest expression, these truths guide us toward a deeper faith, and a more joyful life (despite the overtones of 'Catholic guilt'!). The wisdom of our elders, and honouring our elders, can be neglected in a world full of distraction, leaving us disconnected just when we need their guidance most. Rosie, like so many parents, has some directives to help us stumble less into the dark, coming instead into the light, and knowing how to live good, Godly lives.
In much the same way, our Holy Mother Mary, is always there to guide us, seeking to keep us close to Jesus, yet we may be oblivious to her wisdom and unconditional love, following a wrong path... into those fairy tale 'dark woods' where evil lurks and preys on our weaknesses. A mother knows each of her children so well that she understands how best to teach them. We need the special love of mothers, including some no-nonsense advice sometimes… and Rosie come through! ~ Dr. Tina Bailey, Host of “Bookshelf” for the Rosary Hour Podcast
TODAY'S VIDEO features the book "EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSIE":
TE DEUM -- THANK-YOUS FROM THE MOMS OF THIS PODCAST We wish to thank also our amazing Guest Executive Producers for this podcast presentation:
First, thanks to a great mom and professional,Gail Congolio, co-author of the Study Guide for "Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic".Secondly, thanks also to St. Augustine's Seminary in Scarborough (https://staugustines.on.ca/) and toDr. Josephine Lombardi(author of "Experts in Humanity”) who is known to our podcast followers.Finally, we thankFr. Peter Turronewho helped Amelia read, narrate and explain in today’s the presentation the thread on the dialect of motherhood as presented by Pope Francis:“Sono le mamme a trasmettere la fede. La fede si trasmette in dialetto, cioè col linguaggio delle madri, in quel dialetto che le mamme sanno parlare con i figli”
“Voi mamme, state attente nel trasmettere la fede in quel dialetto materno”.
Up Next on the Rosary Hour Podcast:
Fr. Elias Mary Mills comes back to the Rosary Hour Podcast to discuss the Miracle of the Scapular and the Sabbatine Privilege with his own testimony.
SOURCE OF BOOK OVERVIEW / SUMMARY: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/everythings-coming-up-rosie/
Ever notice that common sense isn’t so common anymore? Each time we check our news feeds or turn on the TV, it seems the world is getting wackier. Right is wrong, wrong is right, up is down, and the only thing that’s unacceptable is refusing to accept that anything and everything under the sun is . . . acceptable.
We desperately need a return to basic common sense, and Rosie Posie, a “street-smart theologian” from Jersey City, is just the person we need to help restore it. In this wise and heartwarming book, Rosie’s daughter, syndicated talk-show host Teresa Tomeo, shares her top-ten list of unforgettable “Rosieisms” to help you and your loved ones live a sensible, well-grounded, godly life. As Tomeo notes, these real-life stories are simple, direct, and yes, sometimes very funny, but oh-so applicable to everyday life.
Refreshingly, Rosie speaks her mind and has precious little “tolerance.” You will find that her practical advice will help you cultivate virtue in your life. You will learn to “nevva [never] get too big for those britches” and to “awfa [offer] it up” and put things “at the foot of the Crawse [Cross].” You’ll come to see how your sacrifices help others in ways you may not have considered. And through Rosie’s life and example, you’ll come to appreciate the value of your sufferings, big or small, and how they benefit you and your loved ones. You will also learn:
How “go ride your bike!” relates to health (and it’s not what you think).
Ways to always see the glass as half full
A bit of wisdom that Tomeo learned from both her mother and the Rolling Stones
How round-trip guilt trips can be a good thing
Why you should listen to your mother and “keep smiling”
Tomeo’s memories provide rollicking humor and Catholic wisdom from the quintessential Italian mother. She also provides spiritual resources for self-reflection from the Catechism, Scripture, and the saints to help you grow in grace-filled living. Best of all, you will see the miracles of God’s love in Tomeo’s family and the maternal intercession of Our Lady in their lives. In the words of Rosie, “Rememba, the Blessed Mutha is watching you!”
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FOOTNOTES / ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
An historic Outpouring of Grace
“The 10th National Eucharistic Congress was a profound moment for the whole Church in the United States as our Catholic family united in prayer. 60,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for this generational event, and countless more across the nation joined us via livestream.” SOURCE: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/streaming
Bishop Barron cites the DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH
LUMEN GENTIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS
POPE PAUL VI: ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964.
We’d like to thank Fr. Peter Turrone for his rich formation with regards to Vatican II. More on his Advent programme with Fr. Boniface Hicks soon.