Welcome to this first episode of our weekly Wednesday World Concerns show, as part of this seasonal Soil and Soul daily podcast offering from Catholic Passage. During this particular show, we look to pull ourselves out of our little farming world hole, seeing a larger picture, a larger world, and recognizing the concerns of others and how they might affect us, directly or indirectly. Prayer intentions are called for those closest to us, as well as those far away. Different cultures and situations discussed might be global, or they might be an hour away from home. We hope that this offering might bless you in some way and allow you time to reflect on your own personal faith and relationships. Stay tuned for our other Soil and Soul shows throughout the week, during this planting season. If you'd like to find out more about what we offer at Catholic Passage, check us out at CatholicPassage.com.