A Personal Journey with MartinTubridy
Religion og åndelighetLife's journey with podcaster Martin Tubridy. Short narrated discussions on a wide range of topics such as people, events, places of interest, books, experiences
Siste episoder av A Personal Journey with MartinTubridy podcast
- Frank Sinatra & an Unusual Thanksgiving Dinner (00:04:37)
There was a time when Frank Sinatra was going through a very difficult time in his life but in his career and personal life. He was Lon longer seen as important and cast as a has-been. This is the story of Frank and his association with the restaurant Patsy's in NYC and how it turned out to be a beautiful acceptance of Sinatra even though the restaurnant was designated as "Closed for Thanksgiving" Hope you enjoy! Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Carlo Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati- Canonized on September 7th, 2025 (00:06:25)
A combination of two very young men that will be canonized on Sunday, September 7th, 2025. They are Carlo Acutis, born in 1991 and died in, I believe, 2006 and Pier Giorgio Frassati born in 1901 and died in 1924. They were both full of life and joy but accomplished ao much in their short lives. Carlo has documented all of the Eucharistic Miracles over the ages on his website while Pier Giorgio constantly gave to the poor and cared deeply for the people of Turin, Italy where he lived. Hope you...
- Frank Sinatra & American Express Card Problems at Patsy's Restaurant in nyc (00:05:26)
Frank Sinatra at Patsy's Restaurant always requested the check when he dined there. On this one occasion, he called ahead of time to make a reservation for a party of four but, importantly, his guests were to be offered the check at the end of the meal. That's when the fun begins with his guest's credit card. Only about five minutes long but hope you enjoy. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Frank Sinatra, The Yankees Celebration & Patsy's Restaurant (00:05:15)
This is a wonderful story about the time when the New York Yankees were celebrating their 1977 World Series victory and an encounter with Frank Sinatra at Patsy's Restaurant in New York City. It is an excerpt form a book written by Sal Scognamillo, the grandson of the founder of Patsy's. The title of the book is Patsy's Cookbook.Just a fun experience for all who were involved that night at the restaurant. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- A Highlight in my Advertising Career (00:06:00)
This episode is about my personal years in the area of advertising, both in advertising agencies and magazine sales.. It covers the reason I moved over to magazine sales and the different publications that were represented. One of the most interesting publications was Palm Springs Life-a glossy large magazine that serves the affluent towns of Palm Springs, Indian Wells and the Coachella Valley area. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Salt-A Vibrant History (00:05:07)
Salt, while just a commodity in our society has a very rich history for all of mankind. This episode covers the first recognition of the importance of salt in China and the subsequent recognition that it was provided in Europe when Marco Polo brought it to Venice in the late 13th Century. Salt was esteemed by royalty and many wars have been fought over its dominance. In fact, it was a major factor in the colonies succeeding from England. There are many kinds of salt including refined an...
- Joyce Meyer-A Different Televangelist (00:03:50)
A short description of Joyce Meyer. Joyce Meyer is a television personality who has succeeded in what is generally considered a man's world. She is known as a charismatic Christian who has a regular show on cable stations but also has written many books and schedules live presentations in a number of cities each year. But she is so different from other tv preachers in that she is very down to earth in her approach to the show and her mannerisms. Audiences love her. Hope you have a chanc...
- Raccoons Supermarket Adventure (00:06:18)
A short story about three raccoon buddies going to Ralph's Supermarket to purchase different kinds of foods then the usually have. It tells how they played around in the nice cars that they travelled in, how one decided he would get a danish and coffee before shopping and then the actual shopping experience. Hope you enjoy! Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Harry Chapin-A Tribute (00:05:48)
Essentially, this is a five minute or so tribute to a very special human being and a great performer. Harry Chapin lived a comparatively short life-only 38 years but he packed so much life into those years. As a performer and story teller, he was loved so much by his audiences that, to this day, they know exactly when and where they attended a concert. Audiences would attend every time he was in close proximity because it was virtually a love affair. Harry just gave and gave. He was also know...
- Use of Language (00:04:47)
This episode is essentially an appreciation of language in our lives. it is based on our day to day experiences. It discusses the development of language and its usage and how language is constantly changing over the centuries. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- The Pleasure of Birds (00:04:40)
A short description of the pleasures that birds can provide to our daily lives. We are blessed to have quite a variety around our home and enjoy taking the time to watch their many moves and listen to their many calls. Hope you enjoy the episode. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Online Purchases & Service (00:05:20)
A 5+ minute description of what we go through when we take the chance of ordering items online. Many, many times the instructions on larger items is just lacking and the assumption is that you will proceed to YouTube to get the answers. This episode provides some of the recent experiences that we have had. Hope you enjoy. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Intercession with a Spanish Nurse (00:04:39)
A description of an intercession with Blessed Carlo Acutis in the town of Assisi, Italy at St. Mary Major Cathedral and also with a local priest by the name of Father Leandro by a Spanish nurse and pediatrician. Lola realizes that she may have cancer and visits the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis and feels like a heavy burden has been lifted from our body. She prays to God and Carlo to help her raise her children and that her family will not be negatively impacted by her illness. A further incid...
- What If One Day. You Are Named Pope? (00:05:08)
A description of what it would be like if you were named pope with many of its ramifications, It would totally change our lives. How and what we do each moment of our lives-how we eat, what we wear, where we travel, how we relate to other people, A pope has so many responsibilities to himself, the church and all other people. Just a crazy thought on what it might be. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Excellent Service (00:05:28)
A story about a retail store that provided excellent service to a customer. Albeit, the purchase was for less than $100 and they indicated free shipping on orders over $75. We were just above the minimum required but the store's approach was first rate in both handling questions by the attendant and the delivery, speed and care for packaging a bird feeder we purchased from a Wild Birds Unlimited. We also mention the care of another online store entitled Sweetwater Recording that has scare fac...
- Saint Josephine Bakhita- A Beautiful Story (00:10:09)
A beautiful story about a Sudanese slave who was tortured in early life became a strong reminder of the strength of change that can happen in our lives. From Sudan and slavery, she was brought to Italy and became familiar with the Christian beliefs, was baptized and loved her new life. Sh was, among others, a doorkeeper for the school where she was and the people loved her because of her caring Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Sister Clare Crockett-A Beautiful Turn Around in Life (00:07:15)
Clare Crockett as a young Irish teenager is totally devoted to her acting, singing and wants to become very famous as soon as possible. All in her immediate family and her friends can see the brightness in her personality and her ability to communicate so well with others. Unexpectantly, she goes on a Pilgrimage to Spain and has a life changing experience on Good Friday. This, ultimately, changes her life. She desires to become a nun with the Servant Sisters in Spain. At first, she assumes th...
- Father Joe-A Tony Hendra Book (00:09:59)
Tony Hendra, the author of Father Joe is best known for his lead position with the National Lampoon and his involvement with the very famous comedy movie entitled "Animal House" in the late 1970's. He moved to the theatre and was fundamental in a very successful play entitled "Lemmings" that brought to fame John Belushi and Chevy Chase. He later co-created a successful tv series in England entitled "Spitting Image". Tony's book centers also around his relationship to a Father Joe-a Catholic m...
- Pier Giorgio Frassati-A Prankster Saint in August, 2025 (00:10:39)
Canonization to Sainthood in August, 2025, Pier Giorgio Frassati represents a different kind of saint from the usual. He was not a priest or member of a religious order. He was a young layman whose prominent desire was to help the poor and needy in his hometown of Turin, Italy. He loved sports, loved to do pranks on his friends, was very creative both in education and his love for Latin and Dante, opera, theater and art museums. He desired to always be close to his group of friends especially...
- God's Love Includes Imperfection (00:04:41)
A beautiful meditation from Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest with the Center of Action and Contemplation that he founded in Albuquerque, NM. He is an author of many books and a speaker at many, many events in his lifetime. His description in this narrative is that God includes the imperfections of the human race and acknowledges them. God is perfect but, we are definitely not. Hope you enjoy. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- Bible Sales are Soaring!!! (00:11:28)
A short summary of what is a major transition in the interest of the Bible. Sales of the Bible are increasing-dramatically up 23% from 2023 to 2024. Overall book sales have only increased by 1% in the similar period. Interestingly, there is a 13% increase in Google searches(amazing that they would report this) in inquiries of Bible -related topics. There may be many factors for this, but experts seem to conclude in America, people are looking for time tested long range values as opposed to th...
- The Food Fix -a book by Dr. Mark Hyman (00:10:39)
A book about the United States involvement in the nation's food programs and how they have ,perhaps, not chosen the best alternatives. There is such a reliance on foods such as carbonated sodas and high fructose corn syrup products that are totally regarded as unhealthy for the population. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- St. Martin of Tours-A Soldier Saint (00:07:10)
A story about Saint Martin of Tours. An unlikely saint whose early life was as a soldier in the Roman military. Even at a very young age, he gave away a good chuck of his salary to the needy in what ever area he was deployed. He is noted for a number of miracles that were performed in his life but the most striking example of his generosity was to share his cloak by cutting it in half with a freezing beggar. He had a vision of Christ that evening wearing the other portion of his cloak.Send us...
- The Kelloggs Brothers-Corn Flakes (00:12:04)
A very interesting account of how these two brothers were almost fashioned by the way their parents treated them. One was favored-and one was not. It all worked out that the lesser in many ways became the greater of the two but after a long period of subservience. Send us a text Thanks for listening. MartinT
- The Doorkeeper-Saint Andre Bessette of Montreal (00:05:09)
A member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Brother Andre Bessette was a Doorkeeper, Sacristan and in lowly positions in his order. Yet, he had an intense devotion to St. Joseph, the stepfather of Jesus. People flocked to him for advise and help and his concerns were with the poor and sick always. Doctors criticized him, his superiors were skeptical but Andre gave full credit to Saint Joseph. In this episode, I refer to a Bishop as referring Andre as "I am sending you a Saint". Actually, it w...