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Private Prayer Changed World History

This week, Peter and Leslie explored Acts chapter 10. Here, Cornelius and his household come into the Church to the surprise of the Jewish believers. Both Cornelius and the messenger, St. Peter, were practicing private prayer. This served as the "launching point" for this historical event- the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles. We, too, can experience life-changing events through the practice of private and communal prayer.

St. Paul's Conversion-What Do We Learn?

This week, Peter and Leslie discuss St. Paul's conversion. His conversion demonstrates what true transformation in the life of a Catholic Christian consists of. In our series, " A Return to Biblical Christianity," the journey of Saul of Tarsus, who became St. Paul, the great theologian, and martyr, serves as a model for us as we discover what biblical conversion consists of.

The Acts of the Apostles-Our Blueprint for Rebuilding the Church

This week, Peter and Leslie continue their series, " A Return to Biblical Christianity," discussing how the Acts of the Apostles give us the blueprint. After the martyrdom of St. Stephen, a great persecution broke out, with Saul of Tarsus at the forefront. The new believers, the laity, left Jerusalem, and were scattered, Instead of going into hiding, the laity went about preaching the word and evangelizing. This calls us to do the same

How Catholic Christians Prepare for Persecution

This week Peter and Leslie discuss how the martyrdom of St. Stephen brought on vast persecution in the Church. Saul of Tarsus was said to "ravage the Church." Throughout the New Testament, starting with Jesus, we are told that all true followers of the Lord will suffer persecution. Peter and Leslie share how we as Catholic Christians can prepare for these realities

Why St. Stephen is Given Two Whole Chapters in the Acts of the Apostles

This week Peter and Leslie discuss the amazing account of St. Stephen in the Acts of the Apostles. Stephen became an example of a true disciple and demonstrated the characteristics that make up a follower of Jesus. We can learn much from this saint as we discover how the Holy Spirit through St. Luke devotes two entire chapters to him

Angels Play a Major Role in Sacred Scripture-They Still Do Today

This week Peter and Leslie discuss the angelic activity that takes place throughout Sacred Scripture. Our guardian angels are there with us and are important to our life in the Kingdom. This broadcast will inspire the listener to become more aware of angelic realities!

How We Can Cultivate the Fear of the Lord

This week Peter and Leslie take us into the Acts of the Apostles to discover how the fear of the Lord rested upon the early believers. The Fear of the Lord is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit we receive at Confirmation. This gift must be cultivated if we are to experience its benefits.  The fear of the Lord will direct us on the Lord's pathway and allow us to keep a clear conscience in our daily life

Peter and Leslie Share Their Conversion Stories and Discovery of the Ancient Faith

This week, Gordon Smith, Station Manager, interviews Peter and Leslie as they share the journey that brought them back to the Catholic Faith. Throughout the broadcast, they share how the Lord worked continuously behind the scenes of their lives, and how the ancient faith was revived in their hearts and minds. They now are making up for "lost time" and serving Jesus Christ and His Church through a lay apostolate.

God Will Help Us Grow in Boldness for His Name and the Gospel

This week Peter and Leslie continue the journey in the Acts of the Apostles. St. Peter and St. John are commanded by the Jewish Council to stop preaching in the Name of Jesus. When they return to their friends, they all cry out to the Lord for boldness. Their place of prayer was shaken by the Holy Spirit, they were refilled by the Holy Spirit. and they went out and spoke the word with boldness. The Lord calls each of us to follow their pattern and receive boldness in the Holy Spirit

Using the Name of Jesus Changes Everything

This week Peter and Leslie discuss the powerful miracle performed through St. Peter in Acts chapter three. When we incorporate the name of Jesus in praying for others, resisting temptation, rebuking Satan, and praying for blessings, we see amazing results