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Fr. Pio Idowu of the Marian Franciscans helps us understand purgatory and how we can help the souls get to heaven.
Contents:
00:00 Introduction and a quote from Fulton Sheen 01:21 Guest introduction 03:33 Prayer 04:18 CCC 997 04:57 What happens immediately after death? 06:16 Heaven 07:07 Purgatory in the Old Testament (2 Maccabees 12:39-46) 08:51 Souls in purgatory are saved 09:32 Purgatory in the New Testament 11:03 Purgatory fire vs. hell fire 11:56 St. Catherine of Genoa 12:36 Matthew 5:25-26 12:48 Should we be afraid of purgatory? 13:26 Daniel 3:16-28 13:56 Confession 16:16 Indulgences 17:23 Examples of indulgences 18:19 Common conditions of indulgences 18:33 Purgatory mentioned on Fatima apparition 19:03 Holy Mass helps the souls in purgatory 19:47 Praying for souls is a spiritual work of mercy 19:55 All Souls Day for the souls of those long forgotten 20:08 Other ways of helping the souls in purgatory 20:25 Passing the merits of our own indulgences to the souls 20:42 How many Masses does the Church recommend? 22:35 Mass whilst we are still alive is better! 23:19 Can the souls in purgatory pray for the living? 25:18 Is it our responsibility to pray for the souls of the dead? 26:20 Souls we prayed for will welcome us - Fulton Sheen 26:29 St. Louis de Montfort and Marian Consecration 26:53 Suicide 30:44 Ted's experience with a soul 31:36 God may allow souls to visit the living to seek for prayers 33:03 God's mercy - St. Faustina Kowalska diary1486 33:41 God's mercy - St. Faustina Kowalska diary 1698 34:50 There is no sin that cannot be forgiven. 35:59 Failure to seek God's mercy is the only unforgivable sin 36:26 Mary Refuge of Sinners and Consoler of Souls 37:40 Mary Mediatrix of Grace, reaching purgatory is grace itself 38:25 St. Faustina Kowalska's vision of Mary 39:00 CCC 1000 - 1001 39:12 St. Faustina Kowalska diary 36 39:43 glorified bodies 41:08 Jesus and His Glorified Body 41:27 Mary is in heaven, body and soul 41:49 Fr. Pio's final words - praying for souls is a great devotion 42:34 Marian Franciscan podcast 43:41 Mary would be generous to the soul consecrated to her 44:02 St. Alphonsus Liguori 44:59 Prayer
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For my friend, Adrian, and all the souls in Purgatory. 

Mr. John Galten, former president of the Militia Immaculata USA, talked about the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, his Marian Consecration, and the Militia Immaculata.
This episode is better viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XdzziCTBApY
Contents: 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Guest introduction - Mr. John Galten 02:46 Prayer 03:30 www.militiaoftheimmaculata.com 04:07 John's journey to the MI 08:27 John's similarities with St. Maximilian Kolbe 08:44 Why we need to learn about St. Maximilian Kolbe 10:34 St. Maximilian's influence on St. John Paul II 11:02 abortion 12:15 Poland loves Mary 12:48 young Raymond Kolbe 14:45 Mary offered Raymond Kolbe two crowns 15:31 heroism even before priesthood 16:26 St. Maximilian's parents were Third Order Franciscans 17:21 St. Maximilian's humility and simplicity 18:14 instantaneous love for everyone 18:37 St. Maximilian's holiness 19:05 Mother Teresa of Calcutta 19:57 St. Maximilian's joyous personality 20:12 suffering from tuberculosis 21:31 cities for Mary 22:03 St. Francis of Assissi's devotion to Mary 22:29 The Franciscans, the Immaculate Conception, Lourdes apparition 24:40 Who are you, Immaculata? 25:19 Holy Spirit, the Uncreated Immaculate Conception 25:49 Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit 27:25 The Key of Heaven 28:02 the MI publication in Poland 28:37 the MI publication in Japan 29:09 plans for other cities of Mary 29:39 St. Maximilian in Auschwitz and the red crown 35:46 redemptive suffering 39:23 the Militia Immaculata, heaven's 2nd response in 1917 43:12 Marian consecration according to St. Maximilian 44:19 S. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe and being properties of Mary 46:53 we may consecrate ourselves to Mary using any method 47:27 don't be a mediocre Catholic 48:38 theology of the body 49:33 John 17:20-21 49:44 Is this method better done as an individual or within a group? 51:02 Is a priest needed on consecration day? 51:31 miraculous medal 52:22 levels of MI membership 53:19 relevance of Marian consecration and MI in our present time 55:11 message to the members of the MI 55:42 an invitation to join the MI 56:17 final words 56:43 Immaculata, we are yours! 57:39 Hail Mary
This episode is part of our Marian Consecration series. Watch the other episodes: St. Louis de Montfort and True Devotion to Mary - https://youtu.be/z6e4hNeiqI0 True and False Devotion to Mary - https://youtu.be/uDD6jPGZqus Marian Consecration and the Marian Vow - https://youtu.be/uAe5-oj4M6M Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Brown Scapular - https://youtu.be/4n7UP-WgL58
For more information about the Militia Immaculata and/or to subscribe to the Daily Kolbe messages, go to https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com/
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This episode is better viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z6e4hNeiqI0
To continue our Marian consecration series, we now discuss a method which I personally practice. I am very pleased to have once again Br. Oliver Abasolo SMM from the Company of Mary, more commonly known as the Montfort Missionaries. He went through the life of St. Louis de Montfort and his method of Marian consecration. And what's more, this episode was recorded with the relic of St. Louis de Montfort. He was physically present!
Contents 00:00 Pope Pius XII 00:51 guest introduction 03:09 prayer 04:08 I got the inspiration to do a Marian consecration from Br. Oliver 04:53 Br. Oliver's younger years of Marian devotion 06:27 Br. Oliver's journey to Marian consecration 08:58 St. Louis de Montfort before priesthood 09:48 St. Louis de Montfort's life as a priest 10:50 The Missionary Apostle of the Cross and the Rosary 12:00 The Passion of Christ Monument at Pontchâteau; Seat of Wisdom 12:45 75th anniversary of St. Louis' canonization 13:05 Montfort Missionaries 14:06 consecration definition 16:06 total consecration to Mary according to St. Louis de Montfort 17:30 true devotion to Mary 18:33 slaves of Mary 19:44 It is by Mary that Jesus has to reign the world. 20:19 total offering of self to Mary 20:47 in order to belong entirely to Jesus, we need true devotion to Mary 21:08 The Holy Spirit will form Jesus in a person consecrated to Mary 21:42 Consecration needs openness to the action of the Holy Spirit 22:42 the Visitation 23:03 We were unworthy to directly receive the Son from the Father 23:41 We give Mary the merits of our prayers and virtues 26:23 Mary makes our offerings acceptable to her Son 26:40 Charity is sacrificial love 27:25 Is the consecration method of St Louis difficult? 28:43 the spiritual battle 29:21 the prediction of St. Louis de Montfort about his book happened 29:35 Seek protection from our Holy Mother 30:03 Ted's experience in doing St Louis' method 31:43 the children of Mary are not spared from crosses 31:59 Mary makes the cross we carry easier to bear 32:20 St Louis De Montfort's process of consecration 33:37different parts of this method 35:12 true devotion to Mary is Christocentric 36:09 the original title of St Louis' book is "The Preparation in Order to Bring the Reign of Christ" 37:10 why choose a Marian feast day 39:04 is this method better done as individual or as a group? 40:36 do we need a priest on consecration day? 42:15 interior practice: through Mary 44:14 interior practice: with Mary 44:53 interior practice: in Mary 45:45 interior practice: for Mary 46:43 benefits of Marian Consecration according to St. Louis 49:51 message to those who have done a Marian consecration 50:30 message to those who want to do a Marian consecration following St. Louis' method 52:20 ultimate goal: Christ must reign in the world 53:09 Mary's fiat 53:36 St Pope John Paul II 54:46 relic of St Louis de Montfort 55:32 final message and recap of benefits
If you are thinking of consecrating your life to Jesus through Mary, or if you have any questions to Br. Oliver Abasolo SMM, email him at abasolo35@gmail.com.
Watch the previous episodes on Marian Consecration: True and False Devotion to Mary - https://youtu.be/uDD6jPGZqus Marian Consecration and the Marian Vow - https://youtu.be/uAe5-oj4M6M Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Brown Scapular - https://youtu.be/4n7UP-WgL58
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To learn more about my mission, please visit the pilot episode: https://youtu.be/bBYcJ6VlYpo
"That an ever increasing number of souls may know the Blessed Virgin Mary as soon as possible." If you wish to be part of this mission by donating to this cause, please email causeofourjoypodcast@gmail.com.
 

As we continue our mini series about Marian Consecration, we now talk about the Brown Scapular, a sacramental which has been popularly regarded by many saints as an external sign of devotion to Mary.
In this episode, Fr. Arnel Panique of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites walks us through its history and message.
Contents
00:00 Introduction 01:16 Guest introduction: Fr. Arnel Panique, OCD 02:16 Opening prayer 03:07 Definition of "sacramental" according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church04:30 "Sacramentals" as discussed by Fr. Arnel 05:18 Tracing the roots of the Carmelites to the Old Testament 09:43 Mary and the early Carmelites 11:29 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Simon Stock 12:15 Our Lady's message to St. Simon Stock 12:48 Scapular without action is dead 13:57 Prayer and the Rosary 14:32 The Scapular and our Christian actions 14:59 Mary gave not a piece of cloth, but the full garment. 16:20 From the full garment to the scapular we know today 17:29 Elijah leaves a garment for Elisha 17:46 St. Thomas the Apostle and the girdle of Mary 18:35 Sacra Cintola 18:48 Being clothed in a holy garment 20:17 Baptism and the white garment 22:35 Mary's promise to those who wear the brown scapular 25:20 Pope Paul V on the brown scapular 26:25 Pope Pius XII on the brown scapular 26:39 Presumptuous devotees according to St. Louis de Montfort 27:52 Wearing the brown scapular requires conversion 28:42 Devotion to Mary requires love of God and neighbour 29:58 Humility 30:42 The Brown Scapular is not an amulet! 31:17 The Brown Scapular is an external sign of Marian Consecration 31:39 Enrolment in the Brown Scapular 33:00 Enrolled once, enrolled forever 33:50 Brown Scapular investiture is a must! 34:04 Can the scapular protect us from diabolical attacks? 36:59 Scapular on its own will not protect us 37:42 Confession and conversion 38:20 We wear the scapular because we love Mary our Mother 39:03 St. Dominic's prophesy 40:05 The Rosary and the Brown Scapular go together 40:40 Conversion is the inward sign of Marian consecration 41:16 Fr. Arnel's final message: Mary will always be here for us 42:22 Mary's request -- wear the brown scapular 42:45 Closing message
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Fr. Pio Idowu of the Marian Franciscans is back to share his wisdom on Marian Consecration, Marian Vow, and Unlimited Consecration to Mary.
This video was uploaded on this beautiful Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as an offering to our Lord. This will be the first of a series of episodes on Marian Consecration, hoping and praying that it will encourage more people to offer their lives to Jesus through Mary.
Contents
00:00 Introduction with a quote from St. Louis de Montfort 02:00 Guest introduction: Fr Pio Idowu, Marian Franciscan 03:23 Opening prayer 04:41 How Fr. Pio became a Marian Franciscan 08:46 Marian Consecration as defined by St. Louis de Montfort 09:38 Conditions required for Total Consecration to Mary -- Totality and Perpetuity 10:00 Marian Consecration as a gift of oneself to Mary 10:59 Consecration is setting someone or something apart for a holy purpose 12:35 Why consecrate ourselves to Mary? - Fatima message 13:45 Why consecrate ourselves to Mary? - Son, behold your mother. 15:52 We need to bring Mary into our homes 16:23 Benefits of Marian Consecration in general 18:08 Marian Consecration is Christification 18:24 St. Maximilian Kolbe and Marian Consecration 19:28 How Marian Consecration is done 20:32 Marian Consecration needs preparation 21:04 Consecration day 21:25 We need to allot time not only to read but to pray 22:18 Is Marian Consecration better done alone or as part of a group? 22:46 Individual consecration is the first step to Marian Consecration. 23:16 Group consecration is the second step. 24:09 Is a priest required in Marian consecration? 24:36 Consecration day should ideally be on a Marian feast day. 25:47 The Marian Vow 28:20 Three Essential Elements of a Vow 29:05 The Marian Vow according to St. Maximilian Kolbe 29:41 1st Constitutive Element of the Marian Vow 30:00 Slaves of Mary by St. Louis de Montfort 30:30 Mary's Absolute Property according to St. Maximilian Kolbe 31:10 St. Bernadette Subirous 31:54 2nd Constitutive Element of the Marian Vow 32:51 More on The Marian Vow 33:03 Is there a template to do a Marian Vow? 33:40 Comparing the various Marian Consecration methods 35:59 The Unlimited Consecration to Mary 39:06 Marian Consecration not bearing fruits in your life? 40:09 Mary is secretly working in your life! 41.45 Marian Consecration should lead us to conversion. 43:33 Marian Consecration should make us imitate Mary. 44:54 Fr. Pio's advice to those who want to consecrate their lives to Jesus through Mary.45:31 Marian Consecration groups, formation classes, and future Marian Franciscan Lay Community 47:38 Fr. Pio's final words 48:53 Closing message
Watch the episode on True and False Devotion to Mary: https://youtu.be/uDD6jPGZqus
If you are considering to give a Marian Vow, or if you want to learn more about the Marian Franciscans and their future events, go to: https://www.themarianfranciscans.org/
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It is my personal mission to encourage you to consecrate your lives to Jesus through Mary. Consecration involves devotion to our Blessed Mother. Thus, season two begins with a quick discussion on St. Louis de Monfort's true and false devotion to Mary, hoping it would help enhance our love for our Mother.
Contents
00:00 Introduction 00:24 Thanks for a wonderful year!01:30 St. Maximillian Kolbe's message to me 03:13 May is a month of devotion to Mary 03:32 St. Louis de Monfort's book: True Devotion to Mary 03:55 False devotion: Critical devotees 04:50 False devotion: Scrupulous devotees 05:48 Quote from St. Louis de Monfort 06:10 False devotion: External devotees 07:12 False devotion: Presumptuous devotees 08:28 False devotion: Inconstant devotees 09:23 False devotion: Hypocritical devotees 09:59 False devotion: Self-interested devotees 10:43 Recap of false devotions to Mary 10:57 True devotion to Mary is interior. 11:24 True devotion to Mary is tender. 13:00 True devotion to Mary is holy. 13:40 True devotion to Mary is constant. 14:39 True devotion to Mary is disinterested. 15:27 Closing message
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