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Welcome to the very first episode of Inside Jim's Inbox, a new Q&A series where I open up the real questions you send—about faith, fear, evangelization, ministry, and everything in between—and we walk through them together. In this kickoff episode, I'm sharing the questions I hear most often: What even is evangelization? Do I know enough to share my faith? How do I deal with the fear of rejection? Along the way, I'll offer simple, hopeful ways to see evangelization not as expert level work, but as sharing what God has done in your life one honest, hope-filled conversation at a time. We'll also look at the questions parishes ask all the time: how to invite volunteers in a way that honors their gifts, and how to set healthy boundaries so that ministry strengthens you instead of draining you. My prayer is that this first episode feels like a welcoming doorway into a series where your questions guide the journey. [00:51] What is evangelization? [02:23] Do I know enough to share my faith? [04:00] How do I overcome the fear of rejection? [07:49] How do I get volunteers for our ministry? [09:56] How do I keep healthy boundaries in my ministry? [11:51] Next steps For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Later tonight Irish actress Jessie Buckley will find out if she has won the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in the adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet.It's a film about family, love, grief, and the aftermath of losing a child. Audrey talks to psychotherapist Julia Samuel about how the film forces you sit with the rawness of grief. Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain whose son Benedict was tragically drowned while on honeymoon tells us what has helped him in the aftermath of such incredible loss.“Blessed be the Lord my rock who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle”- the US government quoting scripture to explain the sacrifice of war in Iran. Theologian Professor Laurence Kirkpatrick tells us what the Book of Revelations says and how it has been interpreted by the Church over the centuries to make claims about the end of the World and the Battle of ArmageddonSilence- it's been used for hundreds of years, in books, plays, poetry...the irony of that is profound. Audrey talks to Oxford Professor Kate Mcloughlin about her new book which traces 12 centuries of literature uncovering the power and possibilities of silence.And this week 300 delegates will be meeting in the Archdiocese of Armagh to ask how do we pass on the faith to the next generation? Audrey speaks to Michael Router, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Armagh; and Janet Forbes the diocesan Youth Coordinator.

“If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.”   Psalm 130: 3-4    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study  “To ‘build the house' which morality will inhabit, some mastery of the body is necessary” (Spontaneous Activity in Education, 7: Will, 147  “We must always give the children “the big picture” that informs and sustains immediate behaviors. Bracketing for a moment all we have said up to this point about presenting the kerygma, what foundation would moral exhortation rest upon without kerygma? If moral exhortation were left to stand alone, if good behaviors were taught for their own sake, it would be like preparing robots who know and follow rules instead of persons who participate in God's plan for the fullness of life.” (RPCII, 94)  “We must remember that Christian morality is a morality of “you can.” Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, “we can”; or, in the words of St. Paul, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).” (RPCII, 88)  Carolyn joins the conversation today to walk us through how morality evolves and progresses in a child's life and how we can meet those needs in all levels of the atria.  Carolyn Kohlhaas is a nationally recognized Formation Leader for CGS at all three levels of formation. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and in Religious Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and her AMI Primary (3-6) and Elementary (6-12) Level Certifications from the Montessori Training Center of Minnesota. Carolyn has a Master of Education degree (Loyola College, Maryland) as well as a Master of Arts in Theology (St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity). She has worked with children in Atriums in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis since 2006 and with adults in formation courses across the US since 2009.  wosatrium.weebly.com      Books you might be interested in:  The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Year Olds  History of the Kingdom of God Part 1: Creation to Parouisa  History of the Kingdom of God Part 2: Liturgy and the Building of the Kingdom  Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues    Podcast Episodes you might be interested in:  Episode 34 – The Paschal Mystery  Episode 55 – Cosmic Education      TINA LILIG MEMORIAL FUND  During the month of February, we remember our first national director, Valentina Lillig, and we honor her legacy by encouraging generosity to the Tina Lillig Memorial Fund.     The mission of the Tina Lillig Memorial Fund is to support the growth and development of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd through catechist formation, missionary outreach, and the work of the United States Association of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGSUSA). To these ends, the TLM Fund offers a source of financial aid (in the form of partial scholarships) to applicants who would find paying the full tuition of a course to be a hardship.    If you or your community needs scholarship or grant support for formation, please visit our website and apply [this could be a link in the show notes]. The next deadline for applications is April 30. Thank you to all the donors who have generously supported the TLM Fund and made formation courses possible for catechists across the US and the world.      BECOME A CGSUSA MEMBER          AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

Delivered by Vivian from the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Jeremiah 7: 23-28; Rs psalm 95: 1-2.6-7.8-9; Luke 11: 14-23. GOD SETS THE LIMITS Our meditation today is entitled: God Sets the Limits. “Does God havelimits?” asked a high school boy to his parish priest. The Pastor replied as hesaid, “Yes, God set certain limits, from the moment of the first human beings,that we basically have freedom but we must be also responsible for the trustGod has given us. "Then why is God also said to be forever"?continued the teenager. The priest came closer to him and explained to him morepassionately. “For God Himself, there is no limit in His will, His mercy, and Hisexistence. God is eternal and He is not bound by place and time. However, whenGod teaches and commands human beings, He sets the limits. So, we have a numberof limits or boundaries expressed in His commandments such as: “Do not lie, donot steal, do not commit fornication, do not be lazy, and so on.” After he understood the Pastor's explanation and returned home, hebegan to write down a number of God's commandments that he must follow in hisdaily life. He realized that he often forgot about his main tasks, then he setlimits on his many desires, namely playing on the cellphone one hour in theafternoon and another hour in the evening. He rather spent more of his times todo what his parents asked him to do and to review lessons or doing some home works. In this period of Lenten observance, the teenager has several lists oflimits that control him in his conducts. He strictly follows the direction andadvice of the Parish Priest and his parents. In general, for us the followersof Christ and members of the Church, the Lord God sets certain principalboundaries for us to follow and obey. These should be applied to all people,every place and all ages. Today, from the inspiration of our readings, we as persons andcommunity who believe in Christ and constitute the one and holy Church, confirmour commitment of faith. We belong to Jesus and not to Satan. We are part ofJesus and not Beelzebul. Our identity as Christians, namely people of JesusChrist and of God is our common boundary that we should maintain and guard. There are two important reminders for us today, namely we should keepwell this boundary, to be a community of people who always listen to God.Stubbornness and selfishness in choosing one's own path, is absolutely againstthis identity. Furthermore, we maintain this by remaining forever with JesusChrist, because He says that those who live outside of Him are against Him. Let'spray. In the name of the Father... O Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace ofunity that always keep us together as Your people. Glory to the Father and tothe Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

What if the ancient way of welcoming seekers is exactly what we're missing? When Dr. Chris Burgwald, Chancellor for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, and I dug into the roots of OCIA, it struck me how much wisdom we've left sitting on the shelf. The early Church knew how to walk with people—slowly, personally, lovingly—and somewhere along the line, we traded that for efficiency. Dr. Burgwald shows why returning to this ancient, relational way of forming disciples isn't nostalgia; it's the key to helping people truly encounter Jesus and find a home in His Church again. And what's amazing is that this shift doesn't just change the journey for newcomers—it transforms the entire parish. When we implement OCIA the way the Church actually envisions it, gifts surface, people step forward, and a culture of prayer and hospitality begins to grow. Communities rally around seekers, and in the process, everyone gets formed. One person's “yes” becomes an invitation for an entire parish to rediscover its mission. [01:15] Meet Chris Bergal [12:23] Why People Are Converting [17:16] What Is OCIA? [22:34] Vatican II and Mission [25:22] Doing OCIA Well [30:20] Three Pillars of OCIA [37:50] Practical Parish Implementation [41:41] Parish Renewal and Activation [45:13] Handling Hard Situations [48:46] Not Assembly Line Discipleship [52:20] Model for All Formation [56:25] Teamwork and Leadership Models For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Delivered by Vici from the Parish of Saint John the Baptist in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Deuteronomy 4: 1.5-9; Rs psalm 147: 12-13.15-16.19-20; Matthew 5: 17-19.DO WHAT IS TAUGHT The title for our meditation today is: Do What IsTaught. Two aspects from our human nature, according to God the Creator, thatmake us superior to other living creatures are reason and freedom. God entrustsus to use freely and effectively these two natural qualities. In reality thereare always two choices on the how to use our reason and freedom. One is when wechoose to follow our own will which can lead us to sin and sufferings, andanother is when we choose to follow God's teachings and laws which certainly bringus to happines. For the second choice, our reason and freedomrecognize their limits when they must stand in the same position andcollaborate with God's will. No matter how smart a person is, he finallyrealizes that God's intelligence exceeds him. Likewise he can exercise hisfreedom for any posibility or any purpose, but finally he will recognize thatGod is more powerful than him. To this extent, it is actually faith that hasthe ability to explain on the greatness and omnipotence of God, which is to beaccepted by our reason and freedom. Today, we learn about how with reason and freedom, wedo what God teaches us to do. The normal way to do is that our naturalabilities can collaborate with God's grace. The first reading from the book ofDeuteronomy describes the teaching about the divine commandments orregulations. Moses asked God's people to always obey and be faithful to whatwas already determined by God. This is what we usually call the commandments ofGod. This obedience and discipline do not reduce the roleof our reason and freedom, instead our reason and freedom assume a plus point,namely the Divine wisdom. The function of the mind for this sense is toremember, to understand, and to express in a correct manner what God teaches us. The function of freedom is tospread the truth so that it can enlighten and direct our life in the way of theLord until we arrive in perfection.  A faithful and obedient person of faith has animportant and demanding task to do what God intructs to do. One's baptismalpromises and membership in the Church bear a specific mission, which is theresponsibility to teach religious instructions to others, it could be relativesor friends, and even unknown people. This responsibility is primarily taken upby individuals because it is basically attached to each one's calling. But aresponsible and dedicated follower of Christ is also demanded to be a social anda public servant who is sent by the Lord Jesus and constantly assisted by theHoly Spirit to teach others about God and His works of salvation. The biblicalexpression for this type of responsibility is commonly known as the salt andthe light of the world. Our real vocation in this world is indeed to becomesalts and lights of the world. Then life as Christians is actually manifestedin the action of teaching and learning from one another. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Father of all wisdom, fill us always withYour teachings and precepts that help us to become wise like You. Hail Mary,full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Matthew and Karen from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great from the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Daniel 3: 25.34-43; Rs psalm 25: 4b-5b.6.7c.8-9; Matthew 18: 21-35.CONDITIONS OFFORGIVENESS  The title for our meditation today is: The Conditionsof Forgiveness. Even though God is merciful and forgiving, and this gift fromHim is free, it does not mean that forgiveness He gives is immediately obtained.Our faith teaches that to obtain the remission of those sins, the Churchprovides the sacrament of penance. We call it also the Sacrament ofReconciliation. In it there is a material element which is the real sinsconfessed by the sinner, and the formal element, that is the formula ofabsolution delivered by the confessor, which declares a person's liberationfrom the sins confessed. Regardingthe material element, there are conditions to support the disclosure of sins onthe occasion of confession. These conditions refer to the attitude and mannerin which a person prepares oneself to make a confession. The officialrequirements of the Church are usually related to guidance or guidelines to befollowed by the faithful preparing to receive this sacrament. In addition,there are personal conditions that are very important to be the responsibilityof every penitent that shows one's faith and appreciation of this sacrament. As for personal preparation, the two readings todayprovide the ways of the importance preparation for confession. The Prophet Daniel'sprophecy in the first reading emphasizes the role of the sinner's remorsefulattitude. Regret or feeling sad is a very important condition to provide thequality of confession of sin as a negative and firm attitude towards sins. A contriteheart and humble spirit indicate that the sinner is sad and angry at hishumiliation. He felt sorry for himself who had a bad fate. Thus the AlmightyGod can give His attention and love to him. A person who does not show remorseor regret, usually seeks a scapegoat for his sins or is proud and happy becauseby sinning he can fulfill his evil intentions. The Gospel of Matthew says that if we are unwilling toforgive those who have wronged us, our Father in heaven does not forgive us.The "Our Father" prayer emphasizes this, because it is God's own act.That means before we can get a formal act of forgiveness when we makeconfession, we must first forgive those who have wronged us. Therefore, inaddition to conveying the material elements, namely the real sins, the sinnerneeds to honestly admit also that he has forgiven those he mentioned in hisconfession. An effective and fruitful confession of sin occurs because of theforgiveness of the sinner who has sinned against us, before we receiveforgiveness from God through the ministry of the Church.   Letus pray. In the name of the Father... O Lord Jesus Christ, teach and encourageus not to be ashamed and afraid to forgive. Our Father who art in heaven... Inthe name of the Father....

Delivered by Jessy Patricia from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. 2 Kings 5: 1-15a; Rs psalm 42: 2.3; 43: 3.4; Luke 4: 24-30.HEALING LEPROSY OFBODY AND SOUL The title for ourmeditation today is: Healing Leprosy of the Body and Soul. Saint Ephraim ofSyria who lived in the 4th century AD, wrote like this about the healing ofNaaman, the Syrian army, because of God's grace through the prophet Elisha:"Therefore Naaman was sent to the Jordan River with the aim of healingbecause the water can restore human sickness. Indeed, sin is a leprosy in thesoul, which cannot be sensed, but intelligence can prove it. Human nature mustbe freed from this disease by the power of Christ kept in baptism. It was veryimportant for Naaman to recover from two illnesses, his body and soul. This isfitting to represent a grace of purification and sanctification of all nationsin the ongoing baths, which begin in the Jordan River, mother and beginning ofbaptism." Naaman was a personoutside the Jewish faith community and was certainly considered an infidel. Buthe was without obstacle convinced that there was a power of God that couldprovide healing for his leprosy. He got this information from the Israel servantwho worked for him. People of this category are quick to open up and respond tothe important message about faith, because they basically need God. Naaman representsmany people today who are far from God and do not know Him. They want to havefaith in God through a process of healing their bodies and souls. Their bodieshave shortcomings and even pains because they are far away and apart from closenessand fellowship with God, the source of faith. Their souls are in need ofabsolute truth about life and hope for salvation after death. This process ismade available in Jesus Christ through baptism. After Naaman, there have been somany people outside Jewish community who receive baptism and are members of theChurch today. Naaman's actionscontrasted with those around Jesus even from His place of origin and thecontemporaries of Naaman. They were already strong in their own beliefs,moreover Jesus was considered no less than one from their cricle . They knewvery well the simplicity of Jesus' biological family, so it was impossible forthem to believe that He had powers that exceeded them. The Lord Jesus wants usas His obedient followers to accept Him. By accepting and owning Him, whereverand whenever we are, He is present through us in doing good and renewing thisworld.Let's pray. In the name of the Father... O God, almighty Lord, strengthen our faith that we may become your truewitnesses in this world. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of theFather  ...

Delivered by Stella, Eveline, Maverick and Michaela from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Exodus 17: 3-7; Rs psalm 95: 1-2.6-7.8-9; Romans 5: 1-2.5-8; John 4: 5-42.ENDLESS AND TOTALLOVE The title for ourmeditation today is: Endless and Total Love. There was a young man really madeall efforts that the girl of his choice accepted him, and finally they couldget married. The girl's family was not all sure about the young man's seriouseffort. In their eyes, he was indeed kind and honest. But all this was just apreception and assumption. There was no concrete proof yet of his sincere love.The girl's family reaction became a challenge for the young man. Then the moment ofwedding eventually came. There were no obstacles in all the processes andevents of the wedding itself. All parties involved felt joyful and satisfied.In one occasion of meeting, the families of both parties had an opportunity togive messages to the newly married couple. Of all the inputs received, theyoung man then expressed his deepest conviction. He said in this way: "Myfaith in the Lord Jesus requires me to love sincerely. For my true love, I willprove it in the life together with her from the moment of our marriage." Love proofs itselfonly through action. The man wanted to prove his love by living with his wifein all situations of their family life. In works, services and sacrifices hewanted to show that his wife felt loved. Jesus is his main example. Like thatman, we the followers of Christ really make Jesus our most special example. TheLord Jesus Christ, as the second reading conveys today, has proven His love forus by the sacrifice of Himself to die on the cross. The love of JesusChrist is revealed to everyone to the point of removing the boundaries of race,ethnicity, culture, and nation. His love does not count who are the believersand who are not. Those who have been baptized long time ago and those who havebeen just baptized yesterday are entitled to receive the love of God. His loveis basically endless. Unbelievers and their cultures like the Samaritans andespecially the woman who met Jesus are the good examples for us today. Love to all or anendless love is indeed a total love. God heals the sick and wounded. Godcompletes and fulfills what is lacking. God returns what is lost and abandoned.God embraces those who are not yet included and those who are scattered. God isthe solution to all forms of life's problems, even though it is very unlikelyto be solved according to human calculations and abilities. God fills the waterof life into the empty and discouraged soul of the Samaritan woman and thesouls of all other mankind. We are so special to receive the Lord's total love. Let's pray. In the name of the Father... O Lord, fill us with Your love and blessing so that we can prepareourselves with all our hearts for this year's Easter celebration. Glory to theFather and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

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Father Chad Ripperger is a Roman Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and exorcist serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. He is the founder and superior general of the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother (Doloran Fathers), a religious community dedicated to spiritual warfare, deliverance ministry, and the traditional liturgy. Born in Casper, Wyoming, and raised in a devout Catholic family as the youngest of six children, Father Ripperger was ordained in 1997 with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP). In 2012, he established the Doloran Fathers, serving as exorcist for the Diocese of Tulsa from 2012 to 2016 before moving to the Denver Archdiocese, where he continues his ministry. Bound by the discipline of clerical celibacy in the Latin Rite, he frequently teaches on marriage, family, virtue, and the spiritual life. A classically trained Thomist, Father Ripperger holds degrees in theology and philosophy from the University of San Francisco, master's degrees from both the University of St. Thomas and Holy Apostles College, and a doctorate in philosophy from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. His scholarship and experience make him a respected authority on demonology, angelology, spiritual warfare, and the integration of theological principles with psychology. Through Sensus Traditionis Press, he has authored several influential works, including Deliverance Prayers for Use by the Laity, Dominion, and Introduction to the Science of Mental Health. Known for his clear, no‑nonsense teaching style rooted in Thomistic philosophy and Church tradition, Father Ripperger continues to give talks, conferences, and guidance on prayer, virtue, the sacraments, and protection from spiritual evil. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to https://RhoNutrition.com and use code SRS for 20% off. Take advantage of Ridge's once-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SRS #Ridgepod Join thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family—apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/SHAWN Go to https://shopbeam.com/SRS , use code SRS. With my code SRS, you can grab Dream for 50% off. Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://shopify.com/srs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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"The one mistake most people make is: they give Satan too much power." Msgr Stephen Rossetti, an exorcist with the Archdiocese of Washington, founded and leads the St Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal. Spiritual warfare is the topic of this week's Let Me Be Frank, and Msgr Rossetti & Bishop Caggiano answer questions like: ...what is deliverance ministry? ...how do you distinguish between psychological issues and demonic influence? ...do demons dwell in places as well as in people? ...what are the signs of oppression and of possession? ...what's the problem with tarot cards, necromancy, ouija boards and other forms of divination? ...why are relics, rosary beads, and other holy things so effective against demons? This is a tremendous, and very important, conversation. Enjoy! Notes St Michael Center for Spiritual Renewa Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  

Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HEREJayce and James sat down with Peter Andrastek from Evangelical Catholic at the 2025 Discipleship Conference for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to draw a bright line between ministry and apostolate and then show how to form the laity to live mission where life actually happens. Peter from Evangelical Catholic helps us imagine parishes as workshops for friendship, holiness, and real-world witness.Learn more about Peter and Evangelical Catholic here: https://evangelicalcatholic.org/ • ministry as public, structured service tied to holy orders• apostolate as outward mission flowing from baptism and confirmation• reducing mission to volunteering as a common trap• mission ready friendship as a practical path for evangelization• training versus lifelong formation and conversion• lay co responsibility and the laity's office in the world• building parish imagination beyond programs• start with faithful, available, teachable, normal people• resources for forming laity in everyday mission************Links and other stuff from the show:Pastoral Letter, "On the Unity of the Body and Soul:" archokc.org/pastoral-lettersRed Dirt Catholics Email Address: reddirtcatholics@archokc.orgThe Book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" (Digital and Print): AmazonThe Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Daily Examen Prayer: https://bit.ly/309As8zLectio Divina How-To: https://bit.ly/3fp8UTa

Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HEREJayce and James sat down with Dr. Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers at the 2025 Discipleship Conference for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to share why conversions are surging in Tulsa and how credible witness, patient timing, and deeper dialogue are changing evangelization. Real stories, practical tactics, and a hopeful read on where the Spirit is moving.• live from the discipleship conference floor• Karlo's Tulsa partnership and parish missions• proclaiming why Jesus is Lord across the diocese• training in evangelization, tips, and tactics• conversion stories from pastors, evangelists, and families• how to talk to loved ones far from God• discernment and relationship with the Holy Spirit• shifts from atheism debates to deeper Protestant dialogue• credible Catholic witness and shared language• cultural pressure prompting a search for truth************Links and other stuff from the show:Pastoral Letter, "On the Unity of the Body and Soul:" archokc.org/pastoral-lettersRed Dirt Catholics Email Address: reddirtcatholics@archokc.orgThe Book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" (Digital and Print): AmazonThe Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Daily Examen Prayer: https://bit.ly/309As8zLectio Divina How-To: https://bit.ly/3fp8UTa

*What do you do when the strategy, the program, or the plan just isn't enough? * Because I've been there—and in this episode, I talk about why our “silver bullets” so often fail us. We love quick fixes, big programs, and shiny solutions, but real renewal—personal or parish-wide—only happens when we stop trying to use God and finally turn to Him with honest hearts. In this conversation, I walk through one of my favorite (and most surprising) stories in Scripture and share the uncomfortable but hopeful truth it reveals: God isn't asking us for better strategies. He's asking for conversion. If you've ever felt discouraged, overwhelmed, or tempted to chase one more magic solution, this episode will help you breathe, refocus, and remember that God has a plan—not a gimmick—waiting for you. [00:00] Welcome to Equip Cast [00:34] Silver Bullet Problem [01:42] Ark as Shortcut [04:50] Why It Failed [06:06] Modern Silver Bullets [07:43] Repentance and Conversion [08:37] Missionary Conversion Quotes [10:56] Trust the Mystery [11:51] Prayer and Sendoff For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

March 2, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press columnist Neal Rubin joins Kevin to discuss his latest piece on a unique dispute: the Archdiocese of Detroit vs. a Birmingham bakery — and the question of who gets to claim the “Catholic” label. It's part religion, part branding, part Detroit drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 2, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin opens the morning with Former Congressman Peter Meijer joins early to break down the military and geopolitical stakes following the strike in Iran. The conversation shifts to domestic security as former FBI Detroit chief Daniel Roberts analyzes the weekend's Texas shooting and the early signs investigators look for when assessing terrorism ties. Congressman Shri Thanedar joins to discuss Washington's response to the Iran strike and how Michigan communities could feel the impact. The show takes a local turn when Detroit Free Press columnist Neal Rubin discusses his reporting on the unexpected dispute between the Archdiocese of Detroit and a Birmingham bakery — a uniquely Michigan clash over identity, branding, and faith. Dave Dulio unpacks how the Iran strike could shape the 2026 midterms, including what the pressure points may be in Michigan's key races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IMAGE CREDIT: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile from Santiago, Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons LINKS: Fernando Natalio CHOMALÍ GARIB on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bchga.html   Fernando Natalio CHOMALÍ GARIB on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/p/8844  2023 Vatican Biographical Summary of Fernando Natalio CHOMALÍ GARIB (Italian): https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/10/25/321025d.html  Chilean Bishops' Conference 2023 bio of Fernando Natalio CHOMALÍ GARIB (Spanish): https://iglesiadeconcepcion.cl/noticias/monsenor-fernando-chomali-ha-sido-nombrado-arzobispo-de-santiago/  2016 Revised statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life (Italian): https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2016/11/05/161105b.html  2018 BBC coverage of the Father Karadima case through the eyes of one of his victims, James Hamilton: https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-45486176 2010 NY Times coverage of the Father Karadima case: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/28/world/americas/28chile.html 2010 The Media Project coverage of Father Karadima case: https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165612/http://themediaproject.org/article/chile-wrestles-religion-and-impunity  2014 NCR coverage of Father Karadima https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/chilean-cardinals-close-pope-stained-abuse-cover-ups  2018 24 Horas report on church membership and trust (Spanish): https://www.24horas.cl/papafranciscoenchile/cifra-de-chilenos-que-se-declaran-catolicos-bajo-desde-73-a-45-en-la-ultima-decada-2612241  2015 NCR coverage of the controversy over Bishop Barros' appointment: https://www.ncronline.org/news/parish/controversial-chilean-bishops-appointment-continues-divide-diocese  2015 Huffington Post coverage of Bishop Barros controversy: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/backlash-against-chilean_b_6955290/amp  Voice of America coverage of Pope Francis' trip to Chile:  https://www.voanews.com/a/pope-wraps-up-latin-america-trip/4217547.html  Firebombings: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Update-3-churches-firebombed-in-Chile-during-pope-visit-469520773.html?outputType=amp  2018 BBC coverage of the mass resignation of the Chilean Bishops' Conference: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-44442233  More via NCR: https://www.ncronline.org/news/francis-accepts-two-more-chilean-bishops-resignations-continuing-abuse-fallout  More via NPR: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/11/618825779/pope-francis-accepts-resignations-of-3-bishops-over-chilean-abuse-scandal  More via Religionnews.com: https://religionnews.com/2018/08/03/will-pope-francis-solve-the-abuse-crisis/  December 2024 The Pillar interview: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/speed-dating-the-new-cardinals-could  Cardinal Garib Washing His Shirt: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DJR_m0xgCsT/  TRANSCRIPT: Hello everyone, welcome to Cardinal Numbers, a rexypod reviewing and ranking all the Cardinals of the Catholic Church from the Catacombs to Kingdom Come. One thing that I'll always remember about the end of my daily show experience is that one accompanying factor was the start of a war. It can be hard to keep at things when you're feeling down, and war had broken out in the Middle East the day I broke my streak of over 100 daily episodes. That's on my mind again because today's Cardinal is of Palestinian descent, and another war broke out today. So before we move on, I want to endorse both working for peace  and praying for peace. Goodness knows we need to do all we can, and that we need all the help we can get.  Also, before we get into things, please note that this episode was basically the one that sealed the deal on me going into my most recent hiatus. It took more research than expected because of the number of serious accusations adjacent to the story of our Cardinal of the day. Arguably I *could* have told most of future Cardinal Chomalí's story without getting into the Karadima case and subsequent Barros controversy, but that would have taken a lot of intentional sidelining of topics that unfortunately need to be front and center regardless of how controversial they are. Dozens of times we've seen the consequences of downplaying or sidelining such things, and I don't intend to contribute to that. If Cardinal Chomalí goes to the next round, I promise more of the focus will be on his own life and less on the dung he found himself shoveling. And now for the official warning: please note that this episode includes extensive discussion of scandal caused by the sexual abuse of minors and coverups. Listener discretion is advised. Today we're looking at our fifth bishop from the list of new Cardinals Pope Francis elevated on December 7th 2024–his last consistory for the creation of new Cardinals. Fernando Natalio CHOMALÍ GARIB, who describes himself as a descendent of a Palestinian, was born on March 10, 1957 in Santiago, Chile, the capital and largest city basically in the middle of the almost comically long country along South America's Pacific coast. Fernando is one of our late blooming vocations–his first degree was in Civil Engineering, though admittedly it was from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, which does host a seminary, though presumably our civil engineer didn't go through that side of things. Instead, when Fernando did decide to go to seminary and study theology and philosophy and such, it was through the Pontifical Major Seminary of Santiago, a storied institution in the suburbs. Enter the B plot for today, because in 1984, the same year Fernando entered seminary, a group of parishioners reported the “improper conduct” of another I cannot emphasize enough quite different Fernando, Father Fernando Karadima. The report was made to the Archbishop of Santiago, a man whose name I will not trouble you with because this is going  to be an episode with a lot of names as-is and he'll get his own episode in time. Allegedly the letter containing the report was “torn up and thrown away”, in any event nothing came of it at the time. The Archbishop's secretary, Juan Barros, possibly already Father Barros by this stage, was a protege of Karadima and would later wind up accused of helping cover up Father Karadima's crimes, and this is not the last time we will see him, so keep that name in mind. To recap, we have Father Karadima, a powerfully connected child rapist, potential Father Barros, a fan of Father Karadima and an alleged enabler, and not-yet Father Chomalí, our Cardinal of the day, who isn't connected to our B-Plot yet, so let's move his side of things forward and see how this plays out. In 1991, after seven years of study on top of his engineering degree, Franando Chomalí was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. After two years of yet further study, he then obtained a licentiate in Moral Theology from the Gregorian in Rome, followed a year later by a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the same storied institution in 1994. I did see some reference to pastoral work, but considering we're like five degrees deep and he still isn't done studying–hello masters in bioethics from the John Paul II Institute in Rome–it's not going to surprise you that Father Chomalí mainly followed the academic route, serving in bioethical and theological posts at the Major Pontifical Seminary of Santiago and the Pontifical University of Chile–both of these, you might recall, being institutions that he had personally attended. In 2001, presumably in part due to his bioethics credentials, he was added to the Pontifical Academy for Life for life, which, yes, I'm repeating myself because not only is “for Life” part of the name, but apparently it was a lifetime appointment. Unfortunately in 2016 Pope Francis shook things up so there are no more appointments to the Pontifical Academy for Life for life. In 2003, our B plot shows back up, with a successor Cardinal Archbishop of Santiago getting more reports of Father Karadima's monstrosities. You'll be pleased to know that at this point the Chilean Bishop's Conference had new processes in place and you'll be furious to know that those new processes were basically ignored while the Cardinal told the complainant that he was praying for him. Nothing was done, hashtag thoughts and prayers. The next year the same cardinal received another report, and you'll be pleased to know that this time the case wound up referred to a specialist, who determined the allegations were credible and recommended action. You'll then be *again* furious to learn that the Cardinal proceeded to ignore the determination and dismissed the case anyways. You'll hear more about all this in *that* cardinal's episode, for now let's get back to Fr  Chomalí, whose phone is ringing. His white phone. It's Pope Benedict, calling to make him Auxiliary Bishop of Santiago and Titular Bishop of Nola because you apparently just can't be an auxiliary bishop without a little patch of North Africa to theoretically but not practically call your own. Anyways, that all went down in 2006. In 2010, the Karadima case became international news for the first time when victims filed a criminal complaint in Chile's courts, twenty-five years after that first 1985 letter to Church authorities. The civil courts did not prove more helpful, dismissing the lawsuit due to the time having passed since the events in question, which really has me wanting to flip some tables. For what it's worth, the presiding judge made it clear that she thought Karadima was guilty as sin. The accusations now being public apparently stirred the Church into action. Suddenly the stonewalling Cardinal–reminder that's not Chomalí but another prelate we'll discuss in time–sent a reportedly 700 page file over to the Vatican, which in 2011 found Karadima guilty of abusing minors and sentenced him to a "life of prayer and penitence”. The by then 80 year old Karadima would continue protesting his innocence and by some accounts flaunt his ban from ministry, saying Mass for his followers, which, yes, he definitely *still* had followers. Also in 2011, our Cardinal of the Day Bishop Chomalí became Archbishop Chomalí when Pope Benedict made him Archbishop of Concepción, a bit south of Santiago, which was his first time really serving outside the capital apart from his studies in Rome. And with the Karadima case casting a shadow over the Church across the country, Archbishop Chomalí had his work cut out for him, with trust in the Church as an institution plummeting from 61% in 2010 to just 36% a year later according to polling data. Incredibly, Archbishop Chomalí managed to *increase* church membership in these conditions, probably aided by the broadly popular election of Pope Francis in 2013. Pope Francis wasn't magic though, and it's time to talk about one of his bigger mistakes. Remember Juan Barros, the Archbishop's secretary who was accused of helping protect his mentor Father Karadima? Well, he had been made a bishop back in the 90s, and in 2015 against the advice of basically everyone everywhere, Pope Francis decided to give Barros a new post as Bishop of Osorno. One of the voices against the appointment was Archbishop Chomalí, who was serving as Apostolic Administrator of Osorno at the time and so had front row seats to just how poorly it was coming across, and urged Pope Francis to reconsider. In addition, about half the clergy of the diocese publicly opposed the move–coming out in public against the guy who is set to be your boss is pretty gutsy–and even the politicians got involved, with 51 members of Chile's National Congress signing a letter opposing the move. Pope Francis carried on undaunted, and Bishop Barros was installed in a rather poorly attended ceremony, that is, poorly attended unless you count the hundreds of protestors who stormed the Cathedral. Bishop Barros came over to Osorno from the post he had held as the Military Ordinary for Chile. With that spot now vacant, you guessed it, Archbishop Chomalí was tapped to administer things for Chile's military, which, it's worth noting, grants him the rare privilege of being associated with Antarctica on GCatholic's database, thanks to the Chapel of St. Mary Queen of Peace in Chile's Antarctic zone. The controversy over Bishop Barros came to a head a few years later, when Pope Francis visited Chile. To be clear, the visit *didn't* calm things down–the word “firebombings” comes to mind–and Pope Francis didn't make a conciliatory gesture during the trip. Quite the opposite in fact. Pope Francis wound up defending his choice to appoint Bishop Barros and keep him in place, stating that the case against Barrros was baseless slander, committing that if he ever received evidence, he would respond. With the gauntlet thrown, the evidence apparently came, such that within months Pope Francis was apologizing for his stance, and the *entire* Bishops' Conference of Chile offered their resignations to the Pope, which might give a sense of the magnitude reached here. In the end, most of the bishops, including Archbishop Chomalí, were allowed to carry on, resignations not accepted, though Bishop Barros and three others were sacked as part of the reckoning. Later in the year, presumably as additional fallout from the visit and the subsequent fresh round of investigations, Karadima himself was laicized. *Mr.* Karadima would die in 2021. In October of 2023, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Chomalí as the fourteenth Archbishop of Santiago de Chile. He became President of the Episcopal Conference of Chile at the same time, which I imagine was no coincidence, though there have been times recently when the two posts are held by different people. He had been the Conference's Vice President since 2021. Given his influential post in Chile's capital, Archbishop Chomalí's inclusion in Pope Francis's last batch of new Cardinals was hardly a surprise. Even though Pope Francis didn't heed his advice at the time, it's likely that Chomalí's advice against one of the biggest mistakes of Pope Francis' papacy was on both their minds as Francis made him a Cardinal. Shortly after Cardinal Chomalí was elevated, The Pillar, which is becoming something of a go-to source for church news, published a series of short interviews with several of the new Cardinals, including Chomalí. And so as we prepare to wrap things up for today, I'd like to offer you a short quotation from that piece so you can get a bit of flavoring from him rather than from the  various dumpster fires he was tasked with putting out: “Christian anthropology says that if we want to be happy, we have to give ourselves to others. And secular anthropology tells us that we have to seek happiness by our own means. But things end up badly for us that way because we find ourselves in a society that competes but doesn't find itself. And that is precisely where conflicts arise.” Along with his brother cardinals, Fernando Natalio Cardinal CHOMALÍ GARIB participated in the recent election of Pope Leo. Just before the conclave, Cardinal Chomalí shared a video of himself hand-washing his shirt as part of his preparations, and of course you can catch that exciting link in the show notes. Cardinal Chomali will be eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2037. Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers, and we'll be talking about another one of the new cardinals next month. Or well, later this month, since this episode is a bit late. Thank you for listening, God bless you all! Thanks, Joe!

Joe Enders did what every Catholic should be able to do: he publicly defended the teaching of his Church. Days later, he was placed on administrative leave. On Ash Wednesday, he was fired.The Archdiocese of Detroit offered no clear explanation. But the timing tells the story. Enders had appeared on a Catholic commentary program and posted on social media about Zionism, distinguishing it from anti-Semitism, articulating the Church's teaching on the Old Covenant, and affirming that the Church is the New Israel. For this, he lost his job, his income, and his health insurance. His second child is due any day.This is about what happens when young, orthodox Catholics, raised in the faith, committed to tradition, raising families, discover that speaking the Church's own language can get them exiled from her institutions. Enders represents a generation drawn to the Latin Mass, to clarity, to martyrdom if necessary. The Archdiocese just showed them what loyalty costs.HELP JOE AND HIS FAMILY: https://www.spotfund.com/story/bb589a31-b4d4-4112-b753-5002d69b0a57HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Catholic archbishop has declared that attending certain Latin Masses could result in automatic excommunication. In the Archdiocese of Maceió, Brazil, the Traditional Latin Mass is now restricted to a single approved location. According to the archbishop, attending or celebrating the Latin Mass elsewhere constitutes a “public act of schism,” which carries the most severe […]

The community is invited to support the seminarians in the Archdiocese of Portland at this year's Seminary Tea. Purchase tickets on their webpage.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Bp. Frank Schuster, Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Seattle, about the PREPARES Open Your Heart Appeal and their mission to support women with pregnancy and parenting support. Tom interviews Eddie Trask, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, to testify to the impact of CCI on the local community for people in crisis.

We're joined by Fr. Tat Hoang, pastor at St. Gerard Majella in Baton Rouge with parish update. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President Mission & Community Engagement of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on Lent-  should we count Sundays in our Lenten fast?

James Golka was recently elevated from Bishop of Colorado Springs to replace the retiring Archbishop of Denver, Samuel J. Aquila. He joins Dan for his first media interview since the appointment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Golka was recently elevated from Bishop of Colorado Springs to replace the retiring Archbishop of Denver, Samuel J. Aquila. He joins Dan for his first media interview since the appointment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first full episode of Season 10, we are thrilled to welcome Bishop Kevin Kenney, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. In early 2026, ICE ramped up enforcement operations in the Twin Cities, which led to the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. We talk with Bishop Kenney about the on-the-ground reality and the response from the Church. He talks about the source of resiliency among the people of Minnesota and the importance of the faith community staying strong and united amidst a climate of fear.Brian and Joe share examples of how faith comes before fear and how it provides comfort and hope in the face of sadness and despair. Brian shares the story of visiting an undocumented family. Alexa, a 14-year-old girl, started quoting the Beatitudes, and Brian asked her which one spoke the most to her in this moment. She gave a tragic but heartfelt response. Joe shares the story of a detained father, Mateo, who was distraught knowing that his son was preparing for heart surgery, since he could not be by his side. Amid his feelings of helplessness, he knew there was at least one thing he could do. Listen to the episode to hear the full stories.

What if everything changes when people finally feel seen, known, and accompanied? In this republished conversation from the Great Catholic Parishes podcast, I join host John Poitevent to unpack why this simple shift lies at the very heart of parish renewal. People don't grow because we tell them to—they grow because someone offers friendship, listens without judgment, and walks with them patiently. I unpack how accompaniment transforms not just individuals but the entire culture of a parish, unlocking a sense of belonging that leads people to recognize that God sees them the same way. Together, John and I try to paint a hopeful picture of what becomes possible when a parish truly commits to walking with people in love…and how everything can change from there. [03:31] Defining Missionary Disciples [08:43] Why Write Clear Path [13:14] Four Stage Pathway [16:44] Safe Questions Culture [20:06] Belong Believe Become [22:53] Clarity Over Programs [27:37] Ministry Mapping Method [30:24] Ministry Mapping Epiphanies [32:16] Change Management Basics [33:15] Thresholds Game and Trust [34:59] Discernment Rosary Method [38:12] Adult Formation Priority [43:45] Making Formation Accessible [49:08] Rapid Fire Q and A [50:09] Sports Sidelines Mission Field [55:05] Listen to Parents Needs [57:18] Final Encouragement and Sendoff Don't forget to check out Great Catholic Parishes. To watch the original interview, check out John's YouTube channel. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Tom McDonald reviews "Hamnet," Chad Barwick talks ACYC and the spring semester at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, and Deacon Walt Crummins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

Matthew Harvey Sanders is the Founder and CEO of Longbeard, a Catholic AI company that built Magisterium AI and is engaging in AI projects in partnership with the Vatican. Eric sits down with Matthew to discuss artificial intelligence and how it can be a tool for missionary disciples as we move into an AI age. You can go to longbeard.com to learn more about their Catholic AI projects. You can listen to Brett Powell's conversation with Matthew at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-is-it-a-force-for-human-flourishing-or-not-w/id1728315523?i=1000708327679 Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver inspiring disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Proclaim podcast is a space where you listen to inspiring disciples talk all things around sharing Jesus with others, and learn how to step into your own missionary identity. To learn more about Proclaim, you can visit weareproclaim.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @weareproclaim"

Join us for this next hour of the Sharathon, here at WSFI 88.5 FM and WSFV 88.7 FM Catholic Radio! The Sharathon is a series of live shows, featuring guests from the local community, and is an opportunity for listeners to donate to WSFI Catholic Radio for much-needed infrastructure and technological improvements. Joining us this hour are Keven Sullivan and Patricia Galvan Cartwright, discussing the subject of marriage. Mr. Sullivan works for the Tribunal for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Patricia Cartwright is a Divorce Attorney and a marriage and family coach with Quiet Mind.*  To make a tax-deductible donation to WSFI Catholic Radio, please call us at 224-206-8455, donate safely online at wsficatholicradio.org/support-wsfi/donate/, or mail your offering to: P.O. Box 885 Libertyville, IL 60048 *To find out more about Patricia Galvan Cartwright's work, visit: patriciarelationshipcoach.com  

Deacon De Frank is approaching his 25th anniversary as a Deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He currently ministers at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lake Forest, IL. 

Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch have caych up with either on Ash Wednesday. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoration to the Archdiocese of Mobile and continues as one of the schedulers. She has also been a guest writer at Catholic Mom. Links in Show: Broken By Me by Inés Huber Mersch Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Clarion Herald upcoming issue and news updates. Emily Mentock, executive producer of "The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis", a project by the Augustine Institute in partnership with Digital Content. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about Ash Wednesday- how did it originate?

Join us for this next hour of the Sharathon, here at WSFI 88.5 FM and WSFV 88.7 FM Catholic Radio! The Sharathon is a series of live shows, featuring guests from the local community, and is an opportunity for listeners to donate to WSFI Catholic Radio for much-needed infrastructure and technological improvements. In this hour of our Sharathon, Bonnie Quirke hosts Msgr. Robert Dempsey of the Archdiocese of Chicago for a discussion on the Church and today's issues. WSFI Volunteer Charlie Bagdon was also present to explain the needs of the radio station and gave information on how to donate. To make a tax-deductible donation to WSFI Catholic Radio, please call us at 224-206-8455, donate safely online at wsficatholicradio.org/support-wsfi/donate/, or mail your offering to: P.O. Box 885 Libertyville, IL 60048

What if your home isn't just messy… but actually pulling you away from God's call? I know—that question stopped me in my tracks too. In this week's episode, I sit down with simplicity consultant Katie Sciba, and she helped me see something I honestly never connected before: the state of our space deeply affects the state of our soul. Here's another one: Are your possessions shaping you into a disciple… or slowly distracting you from becoming the one God made you to be? Katie has this gentle way of revealing the attachments we don't even realize we've made—the stuff we keep “just in case,” the clutter that drains us, the rooms that quietly stress us out before we take a single step inside. And she shows us how letting go isn't about losing anything… it's about creating the freedom to say a deeper yes to God. And maybe the biggest surprise: Could clearing your home be the key to hearing God more clearly? The more we talked, the more I realized: when our homes become places of peace, our hearts become places where God's voice doesn't have to fight so hard to be heard. This is practical, it's freeing, and honestly—it's beautifully Catholic. So if you're craving more peace, more clarity, more space to actually live the life God is calling you to… this episode is for you. [00:00] Meet Katie Sciba: Simplicity Consultant [01:53] Katie's Background and Early Life [06:49] Discovering the Blessing of Simplicity [14:01] Dealing with Sentimental Items [17:58] Creating a Peaceful Home Environment [21:29] The Roots of Consumerism and Simplicity [25:20] Helping Others Simplify Their Lives [28:28] The Spiritual Side of Minimalism [33:51] The Iceland Experience [38:10] Practical Steps to Decluttering [51:46] Addressing Common Challenges [54:53] Client Success Stories [58:47] Conclusion and Contact Information For more from Katie, check out KatieSciba.com or email her at scibasimplicity@gmail.com. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Kyle Clark is at it again, injecting his leftist political bias into purported 'news' stories. While accidentally watching 9 NEWS after the Super Bowl, Dan notices the slant in his 'reporting' on the resignation of Denver Archbishop Samuel J Aquila:"Pope Leo has the potential to shift forty years of conservative politics in the Denver Archdiocese, which has seen three staunchly conservative leaders since the mid 1980s. Pope Leo is continuing Pope Francis's work to guide the Church in a more welcoming, less exclusionary direction with a focus on care for the poor - and immigrants.'

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish sits down with Father Michael Lim, a priest of the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn, to discuss his extraordinary journey from a successful Buddhist real estate agent in Singapore to the Catholic priesthood. Father Michael shares the dramatic "turning point" of his life: a miraculous healing of his sister at a charismatic session that forced him to realize that "Jesus is alive". We dive into the philosophy of Buddhism versus the revelation of Christianity, the power of Christian meditation, and Father Michael's new book, Who Am I? In God Discovering our Christian Identity. Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or someone searching for the meaning of life, Father Michael's testimony is a powerful reminder that God never stops reaching out to His children. Purchase Fr Michael's book at: https://parousiamedia.com/who-am-i-in-god-discovering-our-christian-identity-fr-michael-lim-dr-sunny-hong-lim-hong-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=lim Fr Michael's Website: https://jesusisalive.com.au 00:00 – Preview: "Jesus is alive, He's real". 01:21 – Introducing Fr. Michael Lim and his book Who Am I?. 02:45 – Life in Singapore vs. the "Bush Diocese" of Canberra-Goulburn. 06:22 – Growing up Buddhist: The plan to become a monk at age 40. 07:22 – The Miracle: Challenging Jesus to heal his sister's arthritis. 09:38 – "The rest was history": From the healing to the Tabernacle. 10:49 – Entering the Seminary: Testing the calling. 15:23 – Philosophy vs. Revelation: The difference between Buddhism and Christianity. 19:14 – Dealing with Desire: Why Buddhists and Christians meditate. 23:08 – The "Mantra" and the Elephant: How to focus in prayer. 24:34 – A Prime Minister's Secret: Lee Kuan Yew and Christian meditation. 30:56 – The Identity Crisis: Why modern children don't know God loves them. 34:54 – Image and Likeness: The "Shadow" and the "Object". 46:39 – Encountering Pure Love: Fr. Michael's 30-day silent retreat. 54:21 – The Power of Forgiveness: A daughter's words that broke a father's heart. 59:24 – Goulburn: Restoring Australia's only "Greenstone" Cathedral. 01:01:15 – First-Class Relics: St. Mary MacKillop, St. Bernadette, and more. Parousia Socials: facebook.com/parousiamedia instagram.com/parousiamedia tiktok.com/parousiamedia Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/

What does it mean to face death well? When I sat down with Dr. Stephen Doran—a neurosurgeon, deacon, and man who's walked intimately with suffering—I felt my own fears and assumptions around death get exposed. There's something powerful about hearing someone who has been at the bedside of so many people say, with deep conviction, that death isn't just an end… it's a moment meant to be lived well. In this conversation, Steve and I talk about the healing that comes when we confront our mortality and the immense dignity that every person deserves at the end of life. Steve shares the story of his father in law's beautiful passing, the principles every Catholic should understand about end of life care, and the spiritual posture that transforms fear into hope. If you've ever wondered what it really means to “die well”—or how to accompany someone you love through their final season—this episode will give you courage, clarity, and peace. Take a listen. [01:22] Meet Dr. Steve Doran [10:39] Living and Dying Well [22:06] Ethical Considerations at the End of Life [29:45] The Role of Advanced Directives and Durable Power of Attorney [32:55] Evangelization in the Dying Process [36:31] Accompanying the Dying with Compassion [41:43] The Meaning of Suffering and Love [43:51] Daily Sacrifices and Preparing for Death [47:42] Sharing the Good News at Death's Door [49:53] Final Thoughts and Resources For more on this topic, check out StephenDoran.com, his book To Die Well, or Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. James Behan, Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life, talks about events for young adults and connecting with other Catholics. Fr. Robert Cavalier, retired priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the life of a retired priest.

Bishop Kevin Kenney was born in Minneapolis and has ministered to Latino communities there for years. Now an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, he speaks to America about the realities facing Latino Catholics on the ground and what the Catholic Church is doing to support them. 0:00 ICE outside churches and schools 4:45 How the Catholic Church is responding 10:00 Targeting criminals only? 11:45 Preaching during the crisis 15:12 Ministering to ICE 16:45 Latinos have enriched Minneapolis 18:53 Longterm effects 23:45 Pope Leo and prioritizing immigration 34:00 What Bishop Kenney is praying for Links for further reading:  ⁠Twin Cities pastors preach on the killing of Alex Pretti: ‘We are walking in darkness and living in fear' ⁠ ⁠I'm a Minnesota Catholic mom. Here's what my neighbors are saying about ICE⁠ ⁠No more funding for ICE without reform. Congress must act⁠ ⁠Bishop Tyson: Not all are called to be martyrs like Alex Pretti. But we can be witnesses⁠ Support Jesuitical by ⁠becoming ⁠a subscriber to America Magazine⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bishop Kevin Kenney was born in Minneapolis and has ministered to Latino communities there for years. Now an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, he speaks to America about the realities facing Latino Catholics on the ground and what the Catholic Church is doing to support them. 0:00 ICE outside churches and schools 4:45 How the Catholic Church is responding 10:00 Targeting criminals only? 11:45 Preaching during the crisis 15:12 Ministering to ICE 16:45 Latinos have enriched Minneapolis 18:53 Longterm effects 23:45 Pope Leo and prioritizing immigration 34:00 What Bishop Kenney is praying for Links for further reading:  Twin Cities pastors preach on the killing of Alex Pretti: ‘We are walking in darkness and living in fear'  I'm a Minnesota Catholic mom. Here's what my neighbors are saying about ICE No more funding for ICE without reform. Congress must act Bishop Tyson: Not all are called to be martyrs like Alex Pretti. But we can be witnesses Support Inside the Vatican by ⁠becoming a subscriber to America Magazine⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Archdiocese of New York installed its new Archbishop, Ronald A. Hicks. Meanwhile, Pope Leo sends a special message as the Winter Olympics open in Milan. And, the Seahawks' Catholic chaplain offers an inside look at the team's faith and prayer ahead of Super Bowl LX.

ShownotesThe Blessed Mother, is known to have appeared to people throughout history for various reasons and, as a result, is known under many different titles that commemorate life events, like Our Lady of Sorrows, which we've previously discussed. But in today's episode we are going to be discussing another one of Mary's titles that is related to where she appeared as an apparition, Lourdes France. For more than 150 years, pilgrims have flocked to Lourdes. In fact, it is considered one of the most visited Christian pilgrimage sites in the world, drawing approximately six million visitors annually. But why? Why do so many make the journey to this small town in the Pyrenees?We hope you enjoy Jennifer's interview with Dan and Lauren Johnson, a faithful couple who have a devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes as they about her and Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the focus of an upcoming movie from 10th Hour Productions.Our GuestsDan and Lauren met at Franciscan University of Steubenville and both graduated with Theology degrees in 2007. They were married a few weeks after graduation and moved to Alabama. They now have 7 children.Dan began his career serving Catholic youth as a high school campus minister and later as director of the Family Life and Respect Life Office for the Archdiocese of Mobile, where he launched Alabama's first Archdiocesan Family Conference.Following his passion for storytelling, Dan co-founded 4PM Media in 2014 with Lauren's parents, Jack and Jamie McAleer, producing five feature documentaries and eight film series that have reached millions worldwide. He also built the streaming platform Wild Goose TV, now with over 60,000 members.In 2022, he became President and CEO of 10th Hour Productions, a nonprofit film company founded to create original feature films and series for streaming and theatrical release. 10th Hour's first narrative film, Bernadette and the Lady of Lourdes, is set to start production this Spring. Lauren, in addition to being at home with their  seven children, has worked beside Dan in various capacities in ministry and now in film as an executive producer for Bernadette and the Lady of Lourdes. Links​www.bernadettemovie.com​10th Hour Productions​Bernadette Giving Tuesday Video​The Song of Bernadette ​Bernadette Soubirous​Bernadette Speaks (book)​Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Live Feed​Lourdes SanctuairePrayer for the repose of the soul of Lauren's grandmother, Bernadette Journaling Questions​What struck you most about today's episode?​Do you have any special devotions to Mary under a specific title? What is it about Mary and that title that resonates with you?​Dan and Lauren spoke about how their relationship with the blessed mother evolved and how much Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette have influenced their lives. What is your relationship like with Mary? Have you found any of her titles to be especially meaningful or influential to you?​Have you ever visited a Marian shrine? If so, what was it like? And if not, is there one that you hope to visit one day?​Dan and Lauren described some pretty impactful experiences throughout the episode. What has been a life-changing experience that you are able to look back on and see how the Blessed Mother was present?​What is your mourning glory? We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. ~God Bless!

With the Super Bowl kicking off this weekend, we sit down with Father Patrick Hyde, Catholic chaplain at Indiana University to discuss the remarkable faith of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, and the recent uptick of so many college students eager to learn about Catholicism. With Bishop Michael Burbidge's pastoral letter on mental health, we talk with Dr. Greg Popcak about how to combat depression and loneliness within our homes and parish communities. And as the Archdiocese of New York says goodbye to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Msgr. Roger Landry pays tribute to the shepherd of Manhattan that he has known for over 30 years. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio! 

TF | S03 E16 | In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric Gurash is joined by Tashia Toupin to explore a series of Lenten retreats on Catholic Social Teaching offered by the Social Justice Commission of the Archdiocese of Regina. Through prayer, Scripture, art, and small group discussion, these retreats invite participants to deepen their understanding of key themes such as the dignity of work, economic justice, and the Catholic roots of social justice. With retreat locations in Esterhazy, Estevan, Regina, and Swift Current, this initiative makes faith-based social justice formation accessible across the diocese, helping Catholics live the Gospel more fully during the Lenten season. Sign up to receive more information: https://archregina.flocknote.com/ArchdioceseofRe2 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Meet our guest 01:53 Social Justice Commission Overview 03:26 Catholic Social Teaching and Its Roots 10:01 Lenten Retreat Themes and Readings 14:55 Understanding God's Plan 16:15 Reflecting During Lent 16:58 The Purpose of these Retreats 19:04 Upcoming Retreats and Logistics 21:33 Engaging with the Community 26:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

What if the biggest thing parents want from us is to know they belong? When I listen to parents—really listen—I hear something deeper than frustration about busy schedules or kids who can't sit still at Mass. I hear an ache. Parents want to engage. They want their kids to love the faith. They want to grow spiritually themselves. But so many of them carry this quiet fear that they or their kids don't quite fit in. And honestly? I've felt that myself. In sports leagues and school activities, parents often feel more welcomed, more supported, more seen than they do at church. That should get our attention. In this episode, I walk through new data from nearly 200 school and religious ed families across our archdiocese—and the message is striking. Parents aren't uninterested. They're not disengaged because they don't care. Most are hungry for community, for guidance, for help passing on the faith… but they feel unsure, overwhelmed, or out of place. And the good news? We can do something about that. It starts with listening—really listening—so we can respond not with frustration, but with empathy, clarity, and hope. If you've ever wondered how to genuinely draw parents into the heart of parish life, this episode will encourage you. Give it a listen. [00:34] Understanding What Parents Want [03:40] Survey Insights: Why Parents Skip Parish Events [05:41] Challenges of Taking Kids to Mass [07:00] Biggest Challenges in Passing on Faith [08:15] Parents' Needs for Faith Development [09:14] If Parents Had More Time [11:14] The Importance of Listening to Parents [12:38] Closing Thoughts and Prayer Take a deeper dive into the survey data! And check out our Listening Circle Guide. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

One of the country's highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, calling ICE a "lawless organization." Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the head of the Archdiocese of Newark, urged members of the Church to pressure lawmakers to block funding for ICE. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cardinal Tobin to discuss his concerns. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In a rare virtual episode His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Maria Santissima in Astana, Kazakhstan joins Pints With Aquinas host, Matt Fradd, to discuss his private meeting with Pope Leo XIV, the war on the Latin Mass, Europe's demographic transformation, and why young people are flooding back to traditional Catholicism. His Excellency delivers powerful and unflinching analysis of the Catholic Church's current crisis while offering profound hope for the future. Ep. 563 - - -

This light of the Church is one of only three holy Fathers whom the Church has honored with the name "the Theologian" (the others are St John the Evangelist and Theologian, and St Symeon the New Theologian).   He was born in 329 in Arianzus in Cappadocia to a pious and holy family: his father Gregory, mother Nonna, brother Caesarius and sister Gorgonia are all counted among the Saints of the Church. His father later became Bishop of Nazianzus. He studied in Palestine, then in Alexandria, then in Athens. On the way to Athens, his ship was almost sunk in a violent storm; Gregory, who had not yet been baptized, prayed to the Lord to preserve him, and promised that henceforth he would dedicate his entire life to God. Immediately the storm ceased.   In Athens, Gregory's fellow students included St Basil the Great and the future Emperor Julian the Apostate. The friendship between Gregory and Basil blossomed into a true spiritual friendship; they were loving brothers in Christ for the rest of their lives. After completing their studies, Sts Gregory and Basil lived together as monks in hermitage at Pontus. Much against St Gregory's will, his father ordained him a priest, and St Basil consecrated him Bishop of Sasima (in the Archdiocese of Caesarea, over which St Basil was Archbishop).   In 381 the Second Ecumenical Council condemned Macedonius, Archbishop of Constantinople, and appointed St Gregory in his place. When he arrived in the City, he found that the Arians controlled all the churches, and he was forced to "rule" from a small house chapel. From there he preached his five great sermons on the Trinity, the Triadika; these were so powerfully influential that when he left Constantinople two years later, every church in the City had been restored to the Orthodox.   St Gregory was always a theologian and a contemplative, not an administrator, and the duties of Archbishop were agonizing to him. In 382 he received permission from a council of his fellow-bishops and the Emperor to retire from the see of Constantinople. He returned to Nazianzus (for which reason he is sometimes called St Gregory of Nazianzus). There he reposed in peace in 391 at the age of sixty-two.   His writings show a theological depth and a sublimity of expression perhaps unsurpassed in the Church. His teaching on the Holy Trinity is a great bastion of Orthodox Faith; in almost every one of his published homilies he preaches the Trinity undivided and of one essence.