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This podcast features the works of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen who for over 50 years captivated audiences on both radio and television. ”The Holy Rosary Program” is an award winning podcast that Al Smith has hosted for over 15 years and is considered by many as a spiritual oasis for Catholics and Protestants alike.
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Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
59 min
Please enjoy this hour of prayer and meditation.
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
The Little Chaplet of the Holy Face.

Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
59 min
Come enjoy this hour of prayer and reflection as Al Smith share a rosary led by Fr. Kevin Scallon which meditates on the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Al will also share a Chaplet of Divine Mercy and make a few comments regarding the readings at Holy Mass. Happy Easter Everyone. He is Risen. Enjoy and God Love You.

Apr 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025
59 min
Come and enjoy this hour of prayer, music and reflection from the rich storehouse of Roman Catholic tradition.
Pray along with us the Sorrowful mysteries of the Holy Rosary, the chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Chaplet of the Holy Face.
Let us get ready for Holy Week as the great season of Easter approaches.
God Love You.
Allan Smith
Host and Producer

Apr 6, 2025
Apr 6, 2025
59 min
Holy Rosary Program - FM 98.5 (CKWR) - Sunday, March 31, 2019 Come and spend an hour in prayer with thousands of other souls making their way on this earthly pilgrimage. Be refreshed, get connected and leave your troubles at the Lord's feet. Enjoy this rosary, chaplet of divine mercy, prayers, and music for the next 60 minutes. God Love You.

Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
1hr 11 sec
Popular radio host and presenter, Al Smith gives a talk at the opening of a parish mission where he introduces the writings of the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen as they pertain to seven last words Our Lord spoke from the cross. He shares a few exerpts from the book he compiled and edited which is "The Cries of Jesus from the Cross - An Anthology". It is a colleciton of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's writings and is available through Sophia Institute Press. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/cries-of-jesus-from-the-cross It is also available wherever fine books are sold.

Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025
56 min
https://carmelitesholyface.com
Al Smith from Radio Maria interviews two Carmelites of the Holy Face from Ireland about their book titled Arma Christi - The Weapons of Our Warfare. Daily Meditations for Lent on the Instruments of the Passion.
'Arma Christi: The Weapons of Our Warfare' is a book of meditations on the various instruments of the Passion arranged for each day in Lent, compiled by the Carmelites of the Holy Face. Meditation on the Passion has an important place in the spiritual life of any devout Christian. By focussing on each instrument separately, one is drawn to consider all the circumstances in which it was used and this is of great help in meditating on the sufferings of Our Lord in His Passion. For added emphasis and as an aid to memorise the intention for the day, each meditation begins with a visual image (original painting) and a short concise poem of eight lines which summarises the actual meditation. These meditations offer an excellent way of deepening one’s spiritual life by deeper reflection on the Passion. They focus on the work of reparation, which Our Lord said to Sr. Mary of St. Peter is “the most excellent of all devotions.” The meditations are written in the light of the current Crisis in the Church and hence are extremely relevant for the present time. Without getting involved in politics or theological debates, they present the reader with a concrete solution and positive encouragement to do whatever he or she can to hasten the Triumph of Our Lady. They emphasise the importance and value of prayer and sacrifice, especially when united to the sufferings of Our Lord in His Passion.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the only book of meditations on the instruments of the Passion. These “weapons” are precisely what is needed to combat the malice of revolutionary men. In 1847, after warning of the approaching threat of Communism, Our Lord said to Sr. Mary of St. Peter: “To arm you for the battle ahead, I give you the weapons of My Passion, that is My Cross which these enemies dread, and also the other instruments of My tortures.” By these words He clearly indicated the remedy for Communism is not only the Holy Face Devotion, but also the instruments of His Passion. Both ecclesial and civil society are suffering at the hands of revolutionary men, hence the need for such a remedy is evident. This book provides a definite plan for using these weapons. It has been written especially with the laity in view, but without excluding priests and religious who may profitably make use of it also. "The Arma Christi (Instruments of the Passion or Weapons of Christ) are the objects associated with the Passion of Our Lord, His suffering, death, and burial. In medieval times there was a great devotion to the Arma Christi. Illustrated manuscripts from as early as the ninth century make reference to the different instruments of the Passion, often in the form of a poem accompanied by appropriate drawings. In the ages of chivalry, various instruments of the Passion featured on the coat of arms belonging to certain devout families. They were not infrequently incorporated in stone engravings on tombs and high crosses throughout Ireland and England... "We are in the midst of the greatest battle in history. It is a battle all the greater in that it is a spiritual one. Communism adopts many different names and disguises, but it gives itself away by its erroneous philosophy which is in stark contrast to Christianity. It is not merely a battle for land or for temporal power. It is not merely a struggle to unite the nations in a new world order where each one is at liberty to believe what they choose and to act as they please. Essentially it is a battle for the souls of mankind. The communists are but instruments in the hands of Satan who is using them to make war on the Church and to drag souls to Hell. To effectively combat them, we must arm ourselves with divine weapons." The book 'Arma Christ'i can be purchased on the Amazon platform all over the world. https://www.amazon.com/Arma-Christi-W... The book 'The Cries of Jesus from the Cross" can be purchased on Amazon platform or through Sophia Institute Press. https://www.bishopsheentoday.com/book... The Lenten Reading Guide that Allan mentioned can be downloaded and printed at https://www.bishopsheentoday.com/lent... Please support the work of the Carmelites of the Holy Face by visiting their website at https://carmelitesholyface.com #spiritualwarfare #holyface #carmelites #armachristi

Feb 23, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
59 min
Come enjoy this hour of prayer and reflection as Al Smith shares a rosary led by Fr. Kevin Scallon which meditates on the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Al will also share a Chaplet of Divine Mercy and make a few comments regarding the readings at Holy Mass.
Enjoy and God Love You.
#HolyRosary

Feb 23, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
59 min
Please join us for this hour of prayer and reflection.
The Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries) prayed by Fr. Kevin Scallon.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayed by Marilla Ness.
The Chaplet of the Holy Face.
Hosted by Al Smith and heard every Sunday morning on FM 98.5 CKWR at 9:00 a.m.

Feb 2, 2025
Feb 2, 2025
59 min
Please join us for an hour of prayer and meditation from the rich storehouse of Roman Catholic tradition. Father Keven Scallon will lead us in praying the Lumunous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. We will sing along with the St. Clement's Choir - 'Alleluia, Praise the Lamb'. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung and we will finish by singing the 'Salve Regina' with the Boys Choir from St. Gregory's Academy. God Love You.

Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
10 min
Please join the morning show crew of Johnny and Gaby on the Wake Up Morning Show on Catholic Community Radio.
Their guest Al Smith from Bishop Sheen Today discusses his fourth book published by Sophia Institute Press titled "The Greatest Commandment".
It is a book containing two of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's writings from his his 1944 book titled "Love One Another" and his 1955 book titled "The Best of Fulton J. Sheen - God Love You."
The book can be purchased at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-greatest-commandment
For more information about the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, please visit https://www.bishopsheentoday.com