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A podcast with Father Isaac Mary Relyea on topics of the Catholic Faith with the goal of helping each and every listener to become a Saint. It is not enough to know the Faith: we must live our Faith as active members of the Church Militant, we must be Soldiers of the Immaculate! Please visit Father’s website at https://soti.blog/ for more information as well as information on how to donate to his ministry.
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![[Lenten Mission] How to Have a Holy Death](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19180694/cover_feed_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
To prepare well for death, meditate on it daily, as Scripture and the Saints advise. The thought of death restrains sin while ignoring it leads to presumption and spiritual ruin. Always remain in a state of Grace because death is certain but its timing is unknown. Avoid the illusion that you can repent later: many die suddenly, without warning. Detach now from worldly possessions and pleasures, as death separates you from all earthly things. Live as if today were your last day, focusing on prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and devotion to God. The road to heaven is found in the Church, the Sacraments, and obedience to God’s will. Do not delay repentance: God’s Mercy is great, but His Justice is both great and real as well.
Citations mentioned in this Mission Sermon:
- St. Alphonsus Liguori – On meditating on death to avoid sin
- St. Gregory – God conceals the hour of death so we remain vigilant
- St. Bernard – Always live in expectation of death to avoid sin
- St. Robert Bellarmine – The art of dying well requires living well
- St. Augustine – God hides the day of death to keep us prepared
- St. Vincent Ferrer – Few habitual sinners receive the grace of a good death
- St. Jerome – Most who persist in sin until death are lost
- Book of Tobias, Ch. 12 – Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving deliver the soul from death
- Gospel of Matthew, Ch. 24 – Be ready, for you do not know the hour
- Isaiah 29:13 – True prayer comes from the heart, not just the lips
- James 4:3 – Prayers must be rightly ordered to be effective
Books recommended in this Mission Sermon:
- St. Alphonsus Liguori – Preparation for Death
- St. Alphonsus Liguori – Counsels for Confessors
- St. Robert Bellarmine – The Art of Dying Well
- St. Leonard of Port Maurice – The Little Number of Those Who Are Saved
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following: 
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
In this episode Father answers a listener questions and continues with Saint Alphonsus’ suggestions about the Last Sacraments and Confession.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Guide For Confessors From The Praxis Confessorii Of St Alphonsus Liguori
- Christ the Life of the Soul by Bl. Columba Marmion
- Uniformity with God’s Will
- Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness
- Saint Alphonsus’ Daily Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year
- CatholicLiturgicals.com — vestments and Mass needs
- (PDF) The True Story of Fatima by John DeMarchi
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
In this episode Father cites a couple recent aviation tragedies to remind us that death can come for us at any time, and the worst death possible is a sudden and unprepared death. Father also continues with Saint Alphonsus on spiritually caring for the dying with a particular emphasis on fostering an intense desire for heaven.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Guide For Confessors From The Praxis Confessorii Of St Alphonsus Liguori
- Christ the Life of the Soul by Bl. Columba Marmion
- Uniformity with God’s Will
- Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness
- Saint Alphonsus’ Daily Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year
- Fr. Isaac’s video on Our Lady of Good Success
- Our Lady of Good Success: Prophecies for Our Times
- The History of Our Lady of Good Success
- The beautiful devotion of the three Hail Marys
- Our Lady’s Promise of the Holy Scapular
- An Overview of Lent
- The Four Properties of a Glorified Resurrected Human Body
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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In this episode Father discusses the role of Catholic Charities in human trafficking, answers some listener questions, and continues with Saint Alphonsus’ advice on spiritually caring for the dying.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Guide For Confessors From The Praxis Confessorii Of St Alphonsus Liguori
- Christ the Life of the Soul by Bl. Columba Marmion
- Uniformity with God’s Will
- Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness
- Saint Alphonsus’ Daily Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year
- 2.9 Billion Reasons US Bishops Love Biden But Hate Trump
- Canon 915: Catholics in manifest sin are to be banned from Communion
- The Holy Office on worship with non-Catholics by Craig Allen
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
In this episode Father discusses the return of Trump to the Presidency, Trump’s meeting with Bill Gates, and Trump’s announcement of investment in AI for mRNA vaccines with an eclectic cast of tech characters. After talking about recent event Father picks up again on Saint Alphonsus’ counsels to priests — and all Faithful — when at someone’s death bed.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Tracking Trump’s executive orders: What he’s signed so far
- The Inventor Of mRNA Technology, Dr. Robert Malone, Issues a Dire Warning to President Trump Concerning Proposals Made By The Stargate Project
- Bill Gates on Trump meeting: ‘Frankly I was impressed’
- What is Stargate? President Trump announces $500 billion investment in AI Infrastructure project
- Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this episode Father addresses the terrorism of New Year’s Day, the burning of Los Angeles, the new Cardinal appointed to Washington D.C., and point number five from Saint Alphonsus about spiritually attending to someone on their death bed.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Guide For Confessors From The Praxis Confessorii Of St Alphonsus Liguori
- Saint Alphonsus’ Daily Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year
- Thomas Massie Tells Tucker Carlson That Every Republican Congressman ‘Has An AIPAC Person’
- Prophecies and Visions of Ven. Fr. Holzhauser
- The Seven Ages of the Church: Revelations from the Apocalypse by Venerable Bartholomew Holzhauser
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In this episode Father answers some listener questions and goes over Saint Alphonsus’ advice on the topic of temptations on one’s death bed.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Saint Martha’s Guild (vestments, linens, etc)
- Discerning the spirits (Father Gallager)
- Letter to the Friends of the Cross by St. Louis de Montfort (free online)
- Letter to the Friends of the Cross by St. Louis de Montfort (Amazon book)
- The Hidden Treasure: The Holy Mass by St. Leonard of Port Maurice
- Guide For Confessors From The Praxis Confessorii Of St Alphonsus Liguori
- Saint Alphonsus’ Daily Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year
- Counsels to Confessors by Saint Leonard of Port Maruice:
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
In this episode Father discusses the care confessors should have for the dying and how the lay people has an important prayerful role as well. Additionally some listener questions are answered.
Links, Reading Material, and Books:
- Book: Wood of the Cradle, Wood of the Cross (Used and EXPENSIVE — email books@soti.blog if you find a less expensive source online, please!)
- Guide For Confessors From The Praxis Confessorii Of St Alphonsus Liguori
- Saint Alphonsus’ Daily Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year
- Counsels to Confessors by Saint Leonard of Port Maruice:
"Video" versions of the podcasts are posted to Odysee, Rumble and sometimes on YouTube (The censors at YouTube don't like Father's preaching so we're not posting everything because we don't want his channel nuked).
To financially support the work of Fr. Isaac you can donate to him via the following:
Mailing address
If you would like to mail a card, letter, or donation to Father Isaac you can do so at the following address:
Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success
974 E Stuart Ave STE D
Box 203
Galax, VA 24333
Checks should be made out to "Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Good Success" which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
To submit questions for future episodes send email to podcast@soti.blog -- for emails SPECIFICALLY for Father and ONLY for Father, send emails to father@soti.blog
This podcast is produced by Supernerd Media.