February 4th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Praying for the Spirit of Prayer

Today I am sharing with you some thoughts on this month’s intention for those who are in the Missionaries of Prayer, a small group who promise to pray the Morning Offering each day…The thoughts in this talk on prayer is for everyone, not just those who are in the Missionaries of Prayer. You can watch […]

February 1st, 2026 by Servant Maria

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The Beatitudes and Perfect Joy

Today Servant Maria shares some thoughts on the Beatitudes and a story from the life of St. Francis’s life through which he teaches how to put them into practice. Watch here the talk on the Beatitudes and Perfect Joy… Or listen to the talk here Or download the talk here: Thanks for listening. You can […]

January 30th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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The Native Children and the Prairie Fire: The Power of Prayer

In today’s short message I share with you a true story from an old magazine. I’m sure you will find the story uplifting. It can be shared with children you know to teach them the power of their prayers. Watch the talk here: Listen to the story here: You can download the talk here: I […]

January 28th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Saint Thomas Aquinas: Saint for Confused Times!

Today, on this feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, Servant Maria shares thoughts on his sublime and clear teaching to bring us to the truths that guide us to live our faith well. Watch the talk here: Listen to the talk here: Or download the talk here:

January 18th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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A Light to the Nations: Our Lord and All of Us

Servant Maria shares some thoughts about our call in and with Our Lord to be a Light to the Nations through our lives. You can watch, listen to the audio or download the talk here: Or listen to the audio here: Or download the talk here:

January 9th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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The Commandments are Not Burdensome…

Listen to a talk about how the Commandments are a great blessing and not burdensome at all when we love God. A few thoughts about the meaning of Epiphany are also included… Here is the talk as just an audio, if you prefer that… or download the talk here: Thanks for listening! God bless you! […]

January 7th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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A New Life Is Worth Pondering Series

Today we present to you the first in a new series of talks, continuing the “Life is Worth Pondering” Series. Following is an introduction and a small instruction on the morning offering. I hope you will find the talk a blessing. Please pray for me as I work on future episodes. God bless you! Servant […]

May 25th, 2025 by Servant Maria

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Peace and Joy in Suffering: The Power of Christian Suffering

This is a talk that I made during Holy Week, 2024, and am only now putting it on the website for you. I hope you will listen to the talks which share our beautiful Catholic teaching about the power of suffering in our lives. Part Two of this topic completes the thoughts begun in part […]

May 25th, 2025 by Servant Maria

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Learning About Human Liberty

This is a talk about Pope Leo XIII’s document on Human Liberty. It is a very important lesson since on the way we use our liberty great good or great evil can occur. Let us learn to use our liberty well so that we will use this precious gift as God intends. (Sorry I was […]

September 24th, 2024 by Servant Maria

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Bishop Baraga Shrine Welcome and Hours

Here is the little video I made as we began our season at the Baraga Shrine last year. It is a little choppy toward the end. You can tell I made it before the leaves were out on the trees. I will have to make another now as the leaves begin to turn! During these […]