Ora - the podcast of Madonna House Publications

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  A Woman of Hope 15.08.2026 12min

  By Mark Olszewski, published in Restoration, August 2025FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New recordings released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  I Was an Ideological Catholic 08.08.2026 6min

  By Nicholas Da Silva, published in Restoration, July 2018Read by Matthew GosselinFREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New recordings released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  I Can Serve As I Am 01.08.2026 7min

  By Ryan Graves, published in Restoration, July 2021FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New recordings released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  The Blue Jay in the Greenhouse 25.07.2026 6min

  By Mirjana Villeneuve, published in Restoration, July 2023Read by Hope MercuglianoFREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  My Surreal Film Festival 18.07.2026 10min

  By Tom Kluger, published in Restoration, September 2004Read by Augustine MercuglianoFREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  But It’s Just a Potato! 11.07.2026 7min

  By Denis Lemieux, published in Restoration, September 2004Read by Matthew GosselinFREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners. Most importantly, share the episode with someone who may need encouragement on the journey. New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  Thoughts in Summertime 04.07.2026 9min

  By Fr. David May, published in Restoration, July 2023FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners.New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen.Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  Stake Your Lives on It 27.06.2026 6min

  By St. Pope John Paul II, published in Restoration July 2021FREE! Our gift to you: receive "Restoration" each month in your POSTAL mailbox:https://madonnahouse.org/resources/restoration/#orderfreeIf you find Ora meaningful, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This will help get the show in front of more new listeners.New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen.Restoration is the newspaper of Madonna House. Its goal, in Catherine Doherty’s (founder) words, is to “foster the love of God, love for his Church, and the realization that man, if he continues to live without God in this mad and tragic world, will perish.”We strive to achieve this goal with a colorful, down-to-earth array of reflections on the Gospel challenges of today, stories, Church teachings, spiritual reflections, personal witness and community news. Restoration is drawn from the day-to-day life of our Christian community. We don’t preach at you. We simply share with you our joys and struggles in trying to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise in today’s world.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/
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  Why Do They Come? 20.06.2026 7min

  by Catherine DohertyPublished in Restoration, July 2021New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Subscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Entering into Gospel Foolishness 13.06.2026 6min

  By Meaghan Boyd & Alex Do, published in Restoration, July 2021Read by Hope MercuglianoNew articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. Subscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Feast of Our Lady of Combermere 06.06.2026 12min

  By Fr. George Ryan Holly Published in Restoration, September 2024This article appears in Restoration in September, 2024. In the absence of a bishop in the Diocese of Pembroke at the time, Fr. George Ryan Holly, Diocesan Administrator, was the main celebrant for the Madonna House community Mass on June 8, 2024 at which our members made or renewed their promises of poverty, chastity, and obedience. This is his homily.A few days after June 8, Fr. Holly announced the appointment of the new Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke, Fr. Michael Brehl C.S.s.R.New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  God’s Will Was Scary 30.05.2026 6min

  By Hope MercuglianoRead by Catherine MercuglianoPublished in Restoration, February 2020New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  The Other 2% 23.05.2026 5min

  By Fr. Stéphane PouliotPublished in Restoration, May 2004New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Do You Want God? 16.05.2026 7min

  By Fr. Bob WildPublished in Restoration, February 2012New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Riveted on Jesus 09.05.2026 6min

  by Cheryl Ann SmithPublished in Restoration, November 2006Read by Hope MercuglianoNew articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen.YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends!Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Present to Us at Every Moment 02.05.2026 10min

  By Fr. Robert WildPublished in Restoration, April 2026New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Why Don’t We Have Joy? 25.04.2026 6min

  By Catherine DohertyPublished in Restoration, April 2019Read by Hope MercuglianoNew articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen.YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj2sAACSoGq6Oi0rwb3cSob-CYp4TddoO&si=NoMQpWWg7E1WYY3USubscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends!Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel:https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Whatever Happened to Adam and Eve 18.04.2026 10min

  By Veronica Ferri, published in Restoration - April 2024Read by Hope MercuglianoClick here to see the "Harrowing of Hell" icon mentioned in this recording: https://madonnahouse.org/whatever-happened-to-adam-and-eve-by-veronica-ferri/New articles released weekly. Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen, and on YouTube. Subscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  How an Old Man Got New Eyes: An Easter Story 11.04.2026 9min

  by Jude FischerPublished in Restoration - April 2007 (This story can also be found in Jude's book, Be Always Little, available here: https://publications.madonnahouse.org/collections/books/products/be-always-little)"Story Time" is brought to you by Madonna House Publications.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen, and on YouTube. Subscribe, comment, and share with your friends.Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/
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  Drink Deeply in the Days Ahead 05.04.2026 7min

  by Fr. Paul Burchat, published in Restoration - April 2025New articles released weekly (with occasional bonus episodes!). Search "ORA Madonna House" wherever you listen, and on YouTube. Subscribe, comment, and - if you find the article meaningful, share with your friends! Learn more about our way of life, programs, and free resources to live the gospel: https://madonnahouse.org/For a free subscription to Restoration, books, and more:https://publications.madonnahouse.org/