The Morning Quest

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Morning Quest 8/22/25
🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20

🎙️Guest: Glencora Wagnon, parishioner at St. Jude's, will be talking to us about reviving awareness of the importance of veterans in our Catholic community.  For more information go to: https://www.cwvatl.org/

📖Gospel: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, Matthew 23:1-12

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin

🎙️Guest: Kathleen Lindemann, parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock will be talking about keeping the family engaged in prayer now that school is back in session!
Morning Quest 8/21/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20

🎙️Guest:Knight Time - David P. Scofield, Life Director at St. Michael’s in Gainesville, GA. discusses the Knights’ mission to defend life at every stage and how we can all make a difference. 

📖 Gospel:  Fr Revak pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan GA, Matthew 22:1-14 

🙏 Saint Segment: Chuck- :  Saint Pope Pius X

🎙️Guest:  Dr. Crete Founder of Transfiguration Counseling concludes his three-part series on processing grief and helping others through it.

🔥Triumph of the Heart- Tonight- Springs Cinema & Taphouse- for more information go to: https://www.springscinema.com/movie/the-triumph-of-the-heart/

Morning Quest 8/20/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20 

🎙️Guest: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA begins a 3-part series on Spiritual Warfare—the devil’s fall, the angels who followed him, his tactics against us, and how Christ’s power equips us to resist.

📖Gospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro GA, Matthew 20:1-16 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor 

🎙️Guest:  Shannon Zieg parishioner at St. Mary Mother of God Church in Jackson, Adoration: what, how and why?  looks at approaches to spending time in Adoration. For her entire article go to: https://georgiabulletin.org/commentary/2023/11/adoration-what-how-and-why/ 

The Morning Quest 8/19/25
🙏 Fr. Silloway (Pastor, All Saints in Dunwoody) — More than Manners: Reverence at Mass

📖 Fr. Scott Reilly (Pastor, St. Brendan the Navigator) — Reflection on today’s Gospel Matthew 19:23–30

✝️ Saint of the Day with Chuck PurznerSt. John Eudes, Priest

📜 Memory Verse — “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)

🌹 Linda Rose (Parishioner, St. Brigid’s / Founder of Strength for Your Journey Ministries) — Upcoming retreats:

  • 🕊️ A Walk with Jesus Mini Retreat — Friday, Sept. 5 at St. Brendan the Navigator

  • 🔑 Keys to Freedom Women’s Retreat — Oct. 10–12 at Heritage Retreat Center

  • More info: lindarose.net/events

Morning Quest 8/18/25
 ✝️ Scripture Verse of the Week: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20

🎙️ Guest: Building God’s Kingdom, One Good Deed (and One Good Drive) at a Time with St. Michael the Archangel's Knights of Columbus Council in Woodstock GA- Jon Marcum and Pete Klovanish Knight's from the Council are talking about their mission.  For more information about Golf Scramble go to: https://golf.kofc11768.org/

📖 Gospel: Fr. Eric Hill Pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, Matthew 19:16-22

🙏 Saint Segment: Chuck- St. Lawrence

🎙️ Guest: Bill Garrity and Peter Kanzler, parishioners at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta will be sharing the journey in OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. 
Morning Quest 8/14/25
Scripture Verse of the Week: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." Psalm 4:7
 
Guest: Josh chats with Jim Clifford Knights of Columbus state Historian for the Georgia Knights of Columbus

Gospel: Fr. Revak pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan GA  Matthew 16:13-23

Saint Segment: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr. Check out the NEW movie Triumph of the Heart.  Witness the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his companions’ triumph over death.  For more information, to purchase tickets or to bring this movie to your city... go to: https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/militia 

Guest: Dr. Crete Founder of Transfiguration Counseling is back and talks about how we process grief.  

Ending: For this Saturday's Retreat For Widows- Reflecting On The Mother of God- August 16th 2025- St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church, 1428 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta.  Father Elias Dorham will offer a series of spiritual reflections for widows on the Mother of God.  The goal of the retreat is to provide spiritual encouragement for widows, as well as an opportunity for fellowship and conversation. Divine Liturgy (Mass) is at 10am with a light brunch following.  The reflections will begin after brunch.  For more information, call 404-373-9522.



Morning Quest 8/13/25
 📖 Scripture Verse of the Week: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." Psalm 4:7
 
 🎙️ Guest: Jim Clifford Knights of Columbus Historian discusses Blessed Father McGivney
 
 🔥 Gospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro GA, Matthew 8:28-34

 🙏 Saint Segment:  Jim Clifford Knights of Columbus Historian discusses Blessed Father McGivney
 
 🎙️ Guest: Sandra Dutton and husband Wayne Sheridan, parishioners of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Sacred Heart in Savannah, GA will be sharing the inspiration behind Sandra's new book - "A Wheelchair that Flies."   For more information: https://sandradutton.com/index.html
Morning Quest 8/12/25
🍎📚 Back to School… with Jesus – Father Silloway shares reflections on starting a new school year grounded in faith and walking with Christ.

📖 Gospel Reflection – Fr. Scott Reilly, the new pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA, reflects on today’s Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27 ⛵🌊

🙏 Saint of the Day – Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
✨ “You have filled my heart with greater joy.” – Psalm 4:7

🔙 Lookback Segment – Mother Teresa Maria, Superior at Maryfield Monastery in Snellville, talks about her community and how the Blessed Virgin Mary plays a special role in their lives—and in ours. A timely message as we prepare for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this Friday. 🔗 More at: maryfieldvisitation.org

Morning Quest 8/11/25
📖 Scripture Verse of the Week: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." Psalm 4:7

🎙️ Guest: Juliet Greco, VP of Development and Donor Relations for The
Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
is back and will be talking about August being Make a Will Month.  For more information go to: https://cfnga.org/"

✝️ Gospel: Kathy McCormick parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas, Matthew 17:22-27

🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Clare of Assisi, Virgin

🎙️ Guest: Deacon Jim Gibson from Our Lady of the Mountains talks about the pilgrim door at their church.  For more information: https://www.olmjasper.org/about
Morning Quest 8/08/25
 ✝️ Scripture Verse of the Week: Galatians 1:10 – “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

🎙️ Guest: Tim Shevlin founder of FitCatholics.com will be talking about why some of us struggle to make fitness a priority.  For more information go to: https://greenphysique.com/personal-fitness-training-for-catholics

📖 Gospel: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, Luke 12:32-48

 🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Dominic, Priest

 🎙️ Guest: Brenda Sharman discusses her apostolate True Beauty helping teenage girls embrace their God given identity amidst the pressures of social media. Her event takes place August 17th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. For more information go to: https://www.truebeautymodel.com/
The Morning Quest 8/07/25
🛡️ Knight Time: Thomas Fagbamiye shares the inspiring work of the Knights of Columbus Global Wheelchair Mission—bringing mobility and dignity to those in need around the world.

🙏 Fr. Revak, pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan, GA, reflects on Matthew 16:13–23—Peter’s confession and Jesus’ powerful response.

🕊️ Saint Spotlight: Honoring Saint Sixtus II and Companions, courageous martyrs who gave their lives for the faith.

📖 Scripture Focus: “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”Galatians 1:10 🔥

🧠 Dr. Crete, founder of Transfiguration Counseling, returns with a powerful new series on processing grief and finding healing.  

Morning Quest 8/6/25
 ✝️ Scripture Verse of the Week: Galatians 1:10 – “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

🎙️ Guest: We have a special segment from earlier this year with Brandon Doty parishioner of Mary our Queen and he is talking about the ministry Fraternus which has been recovering the lost art of mentoring, harnessing the power of brotherly men and fathers, and teaching the virtues rooted in Christ as the path to authentic manliness.”  They start back on Wednesday August 27th at Mary our Queen. https://maryourqueen.com/ministry-opportunities/fraternus-group-forming-at-moq/

📖 Gospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro  GA, Luke 9:28b-36

🕊️ Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop

 🎙️ Guest: Father Ben Thompsen, priest at St. Jude the Apostle discusses if the problem of evil disproves the existence of a good God
The Morning Quest 8/05/25
🎙️ Today on The Morning Quest
✨ Fr. Silloway – Pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody shares about The Jubilee of Youth
⛵ Fr. Scott Reilly – Pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming reflects on today’s Gospel.
🙏 Chuck Purzner helps us get acquainted with Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
📖 Scripture of the Week: Galatians 1:10 – “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
⛪ Fr. Mark White brings us a Sunday Gospel Look Back
Morning Quest 8/04/25
 ✝️ Scripture Verse of the Week: "My God will fully supply whatever you need in accord with His glorious riches in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:19

 🎙️ Guest: Angel and Liz Bonet parishioners at Good Shepard Catholic Church in Cumming GA will be talking about the upcoming marriage enrichment opportunity- Grow With Me.  For more information go to: https://sites.google.com/view/wwme-ga-tn-events/events/marriage-enrichment-event

🕊️ Gospel: Kathy McCormick parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas, Matthew 14:13-21 

🔥 Saint Segment: Chuck- St. John Vianney

🎙️ Guest: TJ and Sherry Mc Caustland parishioners from St. Augustine of Hippo in Covington talk about the 2025 Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention
The Morning Quest 8/01/25
🎙️ Guest: Andy Lichtenwalner – Head of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Topic: The Primacy of Grace – Restoring initiative to God

📖 Gospel Reflection: Andy Lichtenwalner breaks open today’s Gospel reading

🕊️ Saint of the Day: Chuck Purzner introduces us to Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

📜 Scripture of the Day: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

🙌 Testimony: Mari Cleveland from The Family Room shares her powerful story of faith

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