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SAINTS Replay

SAINTS Replay

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 SAINTS Replay offers a convenient way to revisit and catch up on various presentations and events from the Light of Christ Catholic Schools system. This podcast houses a collection of audio recordings, including thought-provoking homilies and valuable addresses delivered at special school gatherings. This offers proof that our community offers opportunity for our SAINTS to encounter Christ through living, learning, and serving.

Being a SAINT Changes lives, and when you support our students, you change your life too.

Choose YOUR Impact at lightofchristfoundation.org.2025
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  • Homily - The Battle Within - Nov 2025 - Fr Paul Gardner (Academy)

    Homily - The Battle Within - Nov 2025 - Fr Paul Gardner (Academy)
    Nov 19 2025
    This episode features a powerful homily by Father Paul that delves into the internal battle between faith and temptation, using two biblical stories to define the necessary Christian virtue of integrity.

    Heroic Integrity in the Face of Death

    Father Paul recounts the tragic, yet heroic, biblical story from the Book of Maccabees. A Greek king attempts to force a Jewish mother and her seven sons to abandon their God by compelling them to eat forbidden food (pork).
    • The seven sons, and eventually the youngest, who was a teenager, are brutally tortured and killed in front of their mother for their faith.
    • The youngest son, in a final moment of confidence, chooses to feed his mind ("what I know to be good and true") rather than his fear, knowing his body would be replaced by a "new and better one in the eternal life to come".
    • This act of remaining faithful to God's commandments, even when faced with terrifying death, is held up as the supreme example of the virtue of integrity.
    The Battle of the Two Wolves

    To understand the daily nature of integrity, Father Paul shares the famous Cherokee legend about the two wolves:
    • An elder tells his grandson there is a war inside him between two wolves: one representing what he knows to be true and good (his mind) and the other representing his emotions and feelings (the things he wants to do).
    • The grandson asks which wolf will win.
    • The elder replies: "Whichever wolf I feed."
    Living with Integrity

    Father Paul connects this image to the daily reality of the Christian life:
    • Integrity is the choice to "choose what's good regardless of the circumstances".
    • The constant fight within us is between what we know to be right (prayer, study, virtue) and the impulsive emotions that urge us toward immediate comfort or sin.
    • We can choose to feed our minds by doing "repeated actions" of what we know to be true, making it easier to be strong each day.
    • Our minds are strong enough to make the right choice every single day, so we must not become slaves to our emotions.


    Being a SAINT Changes Lives, and when you give a gift to support our SAINTS, it changes your life too.

    Choose YOUR impact at lightofchristfoundation.org.
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    12 min
  • Presentation - Band Concert Nov 2025 - Gerald Vetter (Academy & SMCHS)

    Presentation - Band Concert Nov 2025 - Gerald Vetter (Academy & SMCHS)
    Nov 16 2025
    This episode captures the opening remarks and presentation for the St. Mary's Central High School (SMCHS) Band Concert, featuring a significant announcement and a reflection on the school's musical history.

    Governor's Band Recognition

    The evening begins with the proud announcement that the SMCHS Band has been named and selected as the North Dakota Governor's Official State Band for the 2025-2026 school year. The school welcomes North Dakota First Lady Kjersti Armstrong and her assistant, Madeline Kirchoffner (an SMCHS alumna, Class of 2016).

    The band's official honors will include:
    • Playing at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2nd at 6:00 PM.
    • Selection by audition to play at the 2026 NDMEA Music Educators Conference in March.
    The Legacy of William "Bill" J. Schmidt

    The presentation shifts to celebrating the history of the Fine Arts at SMCHS and the dedication of the newly built auditorium, which is named after William J. Schmidt.

    Impact and Pride: The speaker notes that Bill's legacy continues through his former students, including the current SMCHS Band Director, Anne Chambers (Class of 2007), and band directors at other local high schools like Mandan (Jon Baumann, '91), Legacy (Mark Herold, '97), and Century (Chris Dasovick, '98).

    The episode concludes by welcoming the SMCHS Band to the stage for their performance, under the direction of Ann Chambers.

    Being a SAINT Changes Lives, and when you give a gift to support our SAINTS, it changes your life too.

    Choose YOUR impact at lightofchristfoundation.org.
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    10 min
  • Homily - Veterans Day - Nov 2025 - Fr Paul Gardner (Academy)

    Homily - Veterans Day - Nov 2025 - Fr Paul Gardner (Academy)
    Nov 14 2025
    This special episode of Saints Replay features a homily delivered at Light of Christ Catholic Schools on Veterans Day, a day which also celebrates the feast of St. Martin of Tours, himself a veteran.

    The message centers on gratitude and meaningful living in light of the sacrifices made by veterans.

    Episode Highlights:
    • Gratitude for Veterans: A special welcome and expression of thanks to all veterans and their families for their inspiring presence and service.
    • The Price of Freedom: A reflection on the immense, often unpayable, cost of service, noting that those who fight in war put their whole lives on the line and are never paid adequately. The speaker contrasts this with a store offering a "30% discount" for those who gave "100".
    • Worship and Liberty: The homily highlights that many wars in the Old Testament were fought for the freedom to worship God, which remains the most important freedom, alongside the many rights and privileges Americans enjoy.
    • The Gift of Life: The talk draws parallels between the Israelites receiving unearned gifts upon entering the Promised Land—homes they didn't build and fruit from trees they didn't plant—and the unearned gifts and opportunities Christians receive. The very fact of existence is presented as proof of being loved.
    • Living Ardently: Drawing inspiration from St. Martin of Tours, the episode challenges listeners, especially young people, to avoid slacking off or finding life meaningless. St. Martin was described as a man who was "neither afraid to die, nor did he refuse to live".
    • A Call to Action: The most sincere way to thank a veteran is not just with words, but by living a meaningful life and ardently using the freedoms and opportunities they have won.
    Tune in to revisit this powerful message on sacrifice, duty, and living a life full of purpose and gratitude.

    Being a SAINT Changes Lives, and when you give a gift to support our SAINTS, it changes your life too.

    Choose YOUR impact at lightofchristfoundation.org.
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    12 min
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