

Catholic Minute
Ken Yasinski
A Catholic Podcast from Ken and Janelle Yasinski about intentional Catholic living. Explore topics like marriage, parenting, sacraments, Marian devotions and cultural issues. Enhance your faith with daily reflections during Advent and Lent. Together let’s live the Catholic life. www.kenandjanelle.com
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Dec 8, 2025 • 10min
1,000 Hail Marys… Then Mary Spoke to Her
Send us a textA young Catholic nun prays 1,000 Hail Marys a day for nine straight days, preparing for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Then, during this Advent devotion, the Blessed Mother appears and speaks a message that transforms her soul. Today we explore this remarkable Marian encounter and the exact words Mary gave to her.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 5, 2025 • 9min
Advent’s Hidden Meaning: The Two Comings of Christ Most Catholics Forget (Fr Cristino)
Send us a textMost Catholics think Advent is only about preparing for Christmas, but the Church teaches something far deeper. Advent has a hidden meaning rooted in the two Comings of Christ: His birth in Bethlehem and His return in glory at the end of time.This episode with Fr. Cristino explains the forgotten meaning of Advent and why the Church begins this season with readings about judgment, vigilance, and the end of the world.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 4, 2025 • 8min
When Mary Saved a Soul
Send us a textTHE INCREDIBLE CATHOLIC MIRACLE OF CLAUDE NEWMANThis is one of the most powerful Marian conversion stories in modern Catholic history — a miracle connected to the Miraculous Medal, Our Lady’s intercession, and the grace of Holy Mother Church.In 1944, a young prisoner named Claude Newman — with no Christian upbringing and no understanding of the Catholic faith — encounters a mysterious lady glowing with peace. She speaks one invitation that opens the door to his salvation:"If you would like me to be your mother, and you would like to be my child, send for a Catholic priest."Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 3, 2025 • 11min
The Marian Apparition Catherine Labouré Never Revealed
Send us a textCatherine Labouré received a Marian apparition the Church approved — but she never revealed her identity. This video explores The Marian Apparition Catherine Labouré Never Revealed: the Miraculous Medal, Mary’s message, and the symbols Heaven entrusted to her.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 3, 2025 • 8min
A Nun Ran at Lourdes — My Great Uncle the Priest Saw It Happen
Send us a textA nun paralyzed by multiple sclerosis suddenly ran at Lourdes — and my great-uncle, a Catholic priest, witnessed the entire miracle. This is the forgotten Lourdes healing that every Catholic should know.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 1, 2025 • 10min
Lourdes: Mary’s Warning for This Advent
Discover the timeless message of Mary's apparitions at Lourdes and its relevance today. Explore community skepticism as crowds flock to the grotto and uncover the profound significance of penance. Learn how Bernadette uncovered the healing spring, leading to miraculous transformations. Hear about the church’s rigorous investigation that culminated in official recognition of the events. As Advent approaches, reflect on Mary's call and consider how her message can inspire meaningful practices this season.

Nov 30, 2025 • 10min
Advent Begins With a Miracle: Mary Returned a Man’s Amputated Leg
Send us a textAn amputated leg… restored overnight. On this first day of Advent, we begin with one of the most medically documented miracles in Catholic history—and the Marian apparition tradition connected to it.If you’re starting Advent seeking hope, healing, or renewed faith, this miracle sets the tone for the entire season.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Nov 26, 2025 • 9min
Mary’s Apparitions This Advent: A Daily Message From Heaven (Ken & Janelle)
Send us a textWant to hear Heaven’s message through Mary’s apparitions this Advent?Advent begins this Sunday, and we’re very excited to share what we’ve prepared for this year’s journey.This year’s Advent Daily Series is called Heaven Speaks — and each day we’ll explore a different approved apparition of Mary, her message, and how we can apply it to our own lives as we prepare our hearts for Jesus.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Nov 24, 2025 • 35min
Ad Orientem: The Ancient Posture We’ve Forgotten (Fr Dan: Ep 6)
Send us a textMost Catholics have never experienced the ancient posture of the Mass—ad orientem—where priest and people face the Lord together, and many don’t even know why it mattered for nearly 2,000 years. In this episode of Ad Orientem: The Ancient Posture We’ve Forgotten, we look at what the Church and Vatican II actually teach about Mass orientation, “full and active participation,” and how this posture can help restore belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Nov 19, 2025 • 10min
If God Forgives Everything… Why Still Purgatory? (Ken and Janelle)
Send us a textIf God forgives all our sins, why does Purgatory still exist? Many Catholics struggle with this question, and today we unpack what the Church actually teaches about forgiveness, purification, and God’s perfect love.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com


