Roadmap To Heaven with Adam Wright

Once again Adam has been playing reflections on the Stations of the Cross with Msgr. Morris this lent. Today's special podcast is all 14 reflections put together seamlessly for those who would like to pray the Stations of the Cross complete with Monsignor's reflections.

Adam welcomes Steven Hemler to the show to discuss how parents can answer those wonderful (and sometimes difficult) questions children ask about the faith. Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading to wrap up the episode. When is the last time you went to confession? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam continues the conversation with Fr. David Skillman about St. Pope John Paul II's encyclical "Dominum et Vivificantem" ("The Lord and Giver of Life").  Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading to wrap up the episode. What are we asking for in prayer? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

It's a full episode today with ValLimar Jansen and Maria Vargo joining Adam to share about an upcoming musical on the life of Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman. Joe Scherrer continues to discussion on Levels of Prayer with insights into the 5th Mansion from St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading to wrap up the episode. Why are we so hesitant to trust our Lord? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Last week Adam referenced an interview with Msgr. Eugene Morris about the hymn "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" ("At the Cross Her Station Keeping"). Today he replays the interview to help us journey with Mary through Lent. Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading to wrap up the episode. Jesus tells us not to "babble like the pagans" when praying. What does that mean for us? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam welcomes Teresa Tomeo to the program to discuss how we can build community in our parishes in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading to wrap up the episode. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Fr. Michael Rennier joins Adam for an in-depth conversation about the Stations of the Cross. The two discuss how to pray the stations, where to pray them, when to pray them and more! Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading to wrap up the episode. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Fr. David Skillman returns to Roadmap to Heaven to break open another encyclical from St. John Paul II. Adam and Fr. Skillman prepare to dive into the encyclical "Dominum et Vivificantem" ("The Lord and Giver of Life"). Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading. What do the temptations of this world profit you if they keep you out of Heaven? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Today we begin the Season of Lent! Adam talks with Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, of the Fathers of Mercy about how we can best fight temptations throughout all of life. Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading. Why do we keep our almsgiving, prayer, and fasting secret? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Dr. Ray Guarendi joins us to help us get ready for Lent in these final days before Lent begins! Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading. What are we asking Jesus to do for us? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam shares part two of his conversation on the road to visit with Msgr. Eugene Morris. They continue their discussion loving Jesus for no other reason than the fact He is deserving of all our love. Adam reflects on the call to evangelize and today's Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam speaks with Msgr. Jason Gray from the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation about the next steps in the path to beatification. Joe Scherrer returns to take us to the next level of prayer in our series on the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. Adam and Joe venture into "The Fourth Mansion." Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading and what is filling our hearts. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

We interrupt our planned programming on Roadmap to Heaven for this special episode focusing on Venerable Servant of God Fulton J. Sheen. Dr. Matthew Bunson, Vice-President and Editorial Director of EWTN News, joins Adam to discuss the importance and impact of yesterday's announcement from the Diocese of Peoria that the Beatification of Archbishop Sheen will proceed.  Adam revisits two interviews about Fulton Sheen's legacy. In the first, Bonnie Engstrom shares the story of the miraculous healing of her son James Fulton attributed to Archbishop Sheen. In the second, we hear from Bishop Louis Tylka who reflected on Archbishop Sheen's impact as we celebrated his birthday anniversary on May 8, 2023. Adam reflects on the daily Gospel reading and what it means to love Jesus with our hearts. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Emma Johnson joins Adam to share about an upcoming opportunity for young adults ages 18-25 at the Missouri Catholic Summit in late February.  Adam goes on the road to visit with Msgr. Eugene Morris where the two discuss loving Jesus for no other reason than the fact He is deserving of all our love. Adam reflects on the call to evangelize and today's Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

It's the First Friday of February and that means it's a Roadmap Roundup on-air! Cory Grizzle and Gabe Jones join Adam in studio and Dan VonderHaar joins from Chicago. The panel discusses how to get ready for Lent, how to celebrate the vocation of marriage beyond Valentine's Day, and how both Lent and marriage train us to lay down our lives for Jesus. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

We're less than two weeks away from Lent and we're going back in time! Adam revisits an interview with Fr. John Schneier as we enter the Lenten "Pre-Season." Adam concludes the show with a reflection on the Gospel of the day. Are we prideful in our evangelization?  Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Joe Scherrer is back in studio to walk with us into the 3rd Mansion in our levels of prayer series. Adam concludes the show with a reflection on the Gospel of the day. Are we really unrecognizable after a conversion experience?  Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Nick Lee and Sr. Maureen Martin, ASCJ, join Adam for a conversation about screentime in today's episode. Sr. Maureen invites our listeners to attend an upcoming presentation by Dr. Johann D'Souza on screen time, mental health, and healthy family culture. Attendees can learn how screens impact brain development and receive practical, hopeful strategies to help families find balance and strengthen relationships in today's digital world. More information can be found at archstl.org/events   Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Msgr. Timothy Cronin joins Adam to explain today's feast. Is it the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus? The Purification of Mary? Candlemas? It's all of the above and Monsignor shares why. Adam reflects on what it means to "reflect the light of Christ!"   Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Carol Campbell joins Adam in studio to share about Rose Philippine Duchesne and the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Carol shares about Mother Duchesne's role in bringing Catholic Education west of the Mississippi River and how you can make a pilgrimage to the place where she lived and even slept under the stairs to be close to Jesus. Adam revisits an interview with Fr. Lawrence Carney about St. Francis de Sales, one of the patron saints for media and communication.  Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Dr. Alexander Schimpf from the Chesterton Academy of St. Louis shares the school's classical approach to Catholic Education and offers some lessons we can put into practice in our homes. Joe Scherrer is back in studio to walk with us into the 2nd Mansion in our levels of prayer series. Adam concludes the show with a reflection on the Gospel of the day. "Am I really as good of a disciple as I think?" Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam welcomes Teresa Tomeo, host of EWTN's "Catholic Connection", to the show. Teresa shares about a special jubilee commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Teresa and Adam discuss what happened when St. Francis heard the words "rebuild the church." Dr. Kent Lasnoski also joins the show to share about the good work happening at the San Damiano College for the Trades in Springfield, Illinois, where students learn to rebuild the church, literally, as they also receive formation to provide a solid foundation for life. Adam shares a reflection on the Gospel of the day. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Vinny Flynn joins Adam on today's episode to share the message of Divine Mercy. Vinny and Adam explore how the words of the devotion can lead us into a deeper living of Divine Mercy. Adam concludes the show with a reflection on the Gospel of the day. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Gabe Jones, Cory Grizzle, and Shawna DuBois join Adam in studio for a special Pro-Life Edition of the Roadmap Roundup.  Fr. Charlie Archer concludes his time with us to share daily Gospel reflections. Pray the 9 Days for Life Novena Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Dr. Jared Bryson, President of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, joins Adam in studio for a conversation to dispel the myth "Catholics only care about the baby in the womb." Jared shares how the Church has been and continues to minister to the needs of families from pregnancy into adulthood. Adam and Jared challenge us to get involved at the parish level. Fr. Charlie Archer is back with us for a look at Thursday's Gospel Reading before Adam continues the 9 Days for Life Novena. Pray the 9 Days for Life Novena Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Our pro-life focus continues in Wednesday's episode of Roadmap to Heaven. Shawna DuBois and Tim Lucchesi from Gabriel's Retreat Ministry & Michael's Retreat Ministry share how we can "hold mommas so they can better hold their babies."  Joe Scherrer is back with us to walk us through levels of prayer with St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. Today Joe walks with us into "the first mansion." Fr. Charlie Archer offers a reflection on today's Gospel reading and Adam leads us through today's 9 Days for Life novena prayers. Pray the 9 Days for Life Novena Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Sometimes the most difficult place to give witness is when we are with family, friends, and peers who disagree with us. How do we approach giving pro-life witness in those conversations? Teresa Tomeo joins Adam with encouragement on how we can give witness in these situations. Fr. Charlie Archer joins us for another reflection on the Gospel of the Day. Adam concludes the show with the 9 Days for Life Novena and more encouragement as we witness to the dignity of the unborn, their mothers, and the culture of life! Pray the 9 Days for Life Novena Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

We're focusing on Pro-Life conversations all week long on Roadmap to Heaven. Today Adam is joined in studio by Mary Varni and Katrina Becker of the Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Mary and Katrina share about the many prayerful activities taking place this week. Later in the show, Adam shares an interview with the Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Bishop Paprocki shares clear teaching on end of life issues and how we can respond prayerfully to the question of legalized assisted suicide. Fr. Charlie Archer also joins Adam to offer a reflection on today's Gospel reading. Pray the 9 Days for Life Novena Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Fr. Michael Rennier joins Adam in studio to talk about the season of Ordinary Time in the life of the Church. Seasons like Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter give us a particular focus, but what about the rest of the year? Grow in Devotion to the Holy Face! Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam welcomes Fr. Lawrence Carney to the show to discuss devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Fr. Carney shares his insights on the origins and purpose of the devotion and how it can help us grow in the spiritual life. Later in the show, Adam reflects on the words of the leper in today's gospel who says to Jesus, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Grow in Devotion to the Holy Face! Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam welcomes Joe Scherrer back to the show to begin a series on Levels of Prayer. Joe sets the stage for how St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross will lead us through various mansions over the coming weeks on Roadmap to Heaven. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Dr. Marcus Peter joins Adam to talk about the mystery of Christ's suffering. Why would the second divine person of the Most Holy Trinity need to endure suffering for our sake? Why is it fitting and what's the lesson for us as we endure sufferings? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam is back in studio following his most recent cancer surgery and he has some good news to share! Greg Robeson joins Adam to discuss the limits of what we have seen and whether that's enough for us. Are we ready to say yes to Jesus even when we cannot fully see the plan? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

It's Adam's last day in studio before heading out on medical leave. The Roadmap Roundup crew joins Adam for an episode devoted to the theme of particular vocations as "Plan A" in our Universal Call to Holiness. Cory Grizzle, Dan VonderHaar, and Gabe Jones bring their insights to approach the topic from multiple angles. We wrap up with a reflection on a key passage from today's Gospel. NOTE: The Roadmap to Heaven Podcast will resume in approximately 6-8 weeks. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

It's a jam packed episode of Roadmap to Heaven. First, Adam is joined by Dan Leonardi to discuss the role Classical Education can play in the formation of our children. Tim Glemkowski shares an invitation to attend the 2026 Leadership Summit from Amazing Parish. Adam offers some reasons to foster devotion to Mary through the Rosary. The episode wraps with some thoughts on the Gospel of the day and how the Rosary can help us live out the message. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

It's Beatitude Wednesday on Roadmap to Heaven. Adam Wright is joined once again by Joe Scherrer. They discuss the fourth beatitude, "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness..." At the conclusion of the episode, Adam shares his thoughts on the daily Gospel reading where Jesus is asked to teach the disciples how to pray. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Today's show is dedicated to the Blessed Mother as we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Adam discusses the importance of praying the Rosary with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby. Adam also shares how the Rosary helps us live the message of today's Gospel. He also reflects on the reassurance the Blessed Mother provides us as we face tough obstacles in life. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Fr. Thomas Keller is back on the program with Adam to discuss the first Luminous Mystery: The Baptism in the Jordan. Adam shares some thoughts on the day's Gospel. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

On today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam is joined by Mary Varni and Kim Specht from the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Mary & Kim invite our listeners on a pilgrimage to Peoria where they will visit the Fulton Sheen Museum and more! Mary shares updates on upcoming events from the Respect Life Apostolate and Kim invites us to join in the mission work of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Visit the Respect Life Apostolate's Website! Visit the Mission Office of the Archdiocese! Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

It's a jam packed episode of Roadmap to Heaven. First, Adam continues the conversation with Joe Scherrer about the Beatitudes. Today they discuss the third beatitude: "Blessed are the meek..." Next, Adam speaks with Fr. Rick Heilmann about this year's Rosary Coast to Coast. Special guest Sr. Colleen Mattingly, ASCJ, calls in to share the fruit of her prayer with today's daily Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Cory Grizzle joins Adam on this Tuesday's episode of Roadmap to Heaven. They discuss why families should not be afraid of accepting God's call to be open to life in their marriages.   Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Fr. Thomas Keller joins Adam on today's program for an overview of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

In today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam Wright is joined once again by Secular Discalced Carmelite Joe Scherrer to continue their series on the Beatitudes. Today they examine the second beatitude, "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Cory Grizzle joins Adam on today's program. Cory and Adam discuss the urgency of turning off "autopilot" when it comes to our children's education. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Today Adam reflects on yesterday's Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross and today's Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. The seeming contradiction of the Cross reminds us that new life awaits us in Jesus. Adam discusses this and more in a replay of an interview with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby. Adam also talks about the beautiful text of the sequence Stabat Mater with Msgr. Eugene Morris. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

We've encountered some technical difficulties, busy schedules, and health challenges this week at Roadmap to Heaven, but that hasn't stopped us from assembling the featured content of the week into one "Mega-Episode!" Today's podcast exclusive combines our radio interviews of the week into one episode. Adam speaks with Cory Grizzle (Silence in Adoration), Joe Scherrer (The First Beatitude), Jim Papandrea (The Early Church as a Model for Today), and Debbie Cowden (10 Times to Pray!).  Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Our First Friday Roadmap Roundup is a special episode today! Adam was on the road to the EWTN Catholic Radio Conference and taped today's episode with special guests Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell, co-hosts of the Son Rise Morning Show, and Cy Kellett, host of Catholic Answers. Fr. Joe Weber wraps up our week of daily Gospel reflections. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam speaks with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby about the importance of First Friday devotions. Fr. David Skillman wraps up our series on St. John Paul II's fourth encyclical. Fr. Joe Weber offers thoughts on today's Gospel. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Adam Wright is joined by Joe Scherrer, a Secular Discalced Carmelite. But what is a Discalced Carmelite and how can they be secular? Joe enlightens us and shares who the Secular Discalced Carmelites are and what they do in the world. He then sets the stage with Adam for a coming series on the Beatitudes that will air on Roadmap to Heaven over the next several weeks. Fr. Joe Weber continues the week reflecting on the Gospel reading of the day! Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Cory Grizzle joins Adam Wright for this Tuesday edition of Roadmap to Heaven. This week, Cory and Adam share thoughts on "Why (and How) to Evangelize." Fr. Zach Samples shares a fruit of his prayer with the day's Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

In this Monday episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Fr. Thomas Keller joins Adam to reflect on the fourth joyful mystery of the Rosary, the Presentation of Our Lord. Fr. Zach Samples begins the week's reflections based on the Daily Gospel readings. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org