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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
December 1941, Albany, New York. Following his miraculous recovery from tuberculosis, the newly ordained Father Patrick Payton is looking for a way to thank Our Lady. That opportunity comes when the United States enters a world war, and Father Payton begins the work that will make him a household name in America.
The Saints, Adventures of Faith and Courage. Patrick Payton.
Chapter 2: What significant event occurred on December 7th, 1941?
Episode 4, The Rosary Crusade. Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at thesaintspodcast.com.
Yesterday, December 7th, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack killed 2,403 Americans and damaged or destroyed 19 U.S. Navy ships. Today, President Roosevelt formally declared war on Japan.
Father Francis, I'm glad you're my neighbor here in Albany. Me too. It's nice and quiet up here.
Chapter 3: How did Father Patrick Peyton plan to thank Our Lady after his recovery?
Did you hear the radio broadcast this morning? Yes.
Pearl Harbour bombed. We're in this war now. Mother Mary protect us. Some of the senior boys at the boarding school here are old enough to be drafted. I wish there was something we could do. Maybe there is. Oh? What do you have in mind? Did your family pray a nightly rosary together growing up? No. Too long. And too many kids. I'm one of nine.
But my father made us get on our knees every night and pray together. They even did a nightly rosary at my job in Bunnyconlon. It's the tradition in Ireland. Devotion to Our Lady is in the water there. That's beautiful. I'm going to dedicate my life to bringing the family rosary into homes in America, to repay Our Lady for giving me another chance at life, and to pray for peace.
Do you remember the story of the Battle of Lepanto?
Hmm. The Holy League, all the Catholic kings and princes, defeated the Ottoman Empire, the Muslim Turks threatening Christendom.
After praying the rosary. We need a crusade for an end to this war. A rosary crusade. We could start it. Father Steiner won't hear of it. He assigned me to this boarding school in Albany because it's quiet and tame. He thinks my health isn't strong enough for my mission work.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our regular programming to bring you encouraging news from the Pacific Theater. In a remarkable turn of events, the United States has achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Midway.
Father Payton.
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Chapter 4: What was Father Peyton's vision for the Rosary Crusade?
I haven't been to St. Peter's Cathedral in years. Last time I was here in Scranton, I was working as the janitor in this cathedral. Now I've returned, but as a priest. Monsignor Kelly would be delighted to see me here preaching to you all. I'm sure he's laughing in heaven. You see, I wouldn't be a priest without him. Him and my sister, Nelly, and my dad in Ireland.
My dad would lead the family in the rosary every evening, no matter how tired we were. Family devotion gave me a faith that I carried to America. And when I was at death's door, that faith saved my life.
Chapter 5: What historical event does Father Peyton reference to inspire his mission?
I intend to use the health and strength our Blessed Mother gave me so that men will go down on their knees in their homes and recite the family rosary night after night for a lifetime.
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We pause for station identification. You're listening to National Catholic Community Media. This is Father Fulton Sheen's show, Life is Worth Living.
We should realize the necessity of prayer in our national life. And when we pray, we pray not that God may be on our side. We pray rather that we may be on his. Think of the great spiritual transformation that there would be in America if every Jew, Protestant, and Catholic prayed one continuous hour a day for the president, for Congress, and for victory.
As Hitler himself has put it, this is the fight of the cross against the sword. We will take him literally.
And we're off air. How are our numbers? Consistent, Father Sheen. That'll do. That'll do. Ah, hello there.
Father Sheen.
You must be Father Payton.
That's right. I came to show you the pamphlets I'm making about the family rosary.
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Chapter 6: How did Father Peyton gain support for the Rosary Crusade?
Thank you for listening, Mr. Nelson.
Ah, call me George. You make a good pitch, Father Pat. It hits home. I just heard a radio broadcast before you came into my office talking about the Sullivan family. Sweet, normal people in Iowa. They lost all five of their sons in the war.
God rest their souls. Mother Mary, comfort them.
Amen. WSNY can't help you get airtime, but I know someone who can.
Thank you, George. I'd greatly appreciate that.
Call Edgar Kobach with Mutual Broadcasting and tell him George sent you. I will. And if you do get that airtime, come by the office. I'd be happy to help you with production and advertising.
I certainly will.
1440 Broadway. This is it. Mary, guide me. It's more important than real estate this time.
Welcome to the Mutual Broadcasting Office.
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Chapter 7: What challenges did Father Peyton face in promoting the Rosary?
Do you have an appointment?
I spoke with George Nelson, who introduced me to Edgar Kobach, who told me to see Miss Elsie Dick, the head of your religious programming. Ah, third door on the left.
Thank you, ma'am. Miss Elsie Dick? Come in. You're here asking for free time?
Yes. I want to invite families across America to come together and pray the Rosary for peace.
Well, we certainly need that. The American family is falling apart before our eyes. Fatherless children, veterans who can't get up in the morning, let alone make use of the GI Bill. Even the federal government has things to say about the family crisis. The way things look, whether we win or lose this war, the country is going to fall apart with her families.
I completely agree.
Which organization are you with?
I don't have an organization. What? It's for the Family Rosary Crusade.
Is that a real organization? With secretaries and a president and a board?
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