Happy feast of St. Monica! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss her intercession for loved ones who may be on a wayward path. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on St. John the Baptist, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
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St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics
“Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist.
You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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RECIPES FROM RITA: SLOW COOKER MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
For the Dip
- 5-6 Cups Corn 7-8 Ears or 30 Ounces Frozen (Thawed and Drained)
- 12 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- ½ Cup Sour Cream Full Fat
- ½ Red Onion Diced
- 1 Jalapeno Diced
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Hot Sauce To Taste
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheese – can use Mexican blend or a block of Monterrey Jack or really your favorite
For Topping
- 1 Lime Juiced
- ¾ Cup Cotija Cheese
- Cilantro – optional but good
Instructions
- Spray crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Optional but highly recommended: Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Add corn and cook until slightly charred on all sides.
- Add all ingredients except lime juice, cotija cheese, and cilantro to the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring once about halfway through. Cook until cheese is fully melted.
- Stir in half of the cotija cheese. Then top with remaining cotija, cilantro, and lime juice.
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