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This week, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. This event, known as the Conclave (a term popularized by the Oscar-winning movie of the same name), is steeped in tradition and secrecy. Only the voting cardinals know what takes place inside the chapel. Mary FioRito, a senior fellow at the Catholic Association, explains the process of selecting a new pope and what the Catholic Church seeks in this selection. President Trump has yet to close trade deals with other countries, but the administration reports that negotiations are underway. Additionally, after pulling federal funding from Harvard last month, the Trump administration has also halted any new federal grants to the university until White House demands are met. White House Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's stance on federal funding for universities and what upcoming administration travels abroad could mean for trade talks. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. This event, known as the Conclave (a term popularized by the Oscar-winning movie of the same name), is steeped in tradition and secrecy. Only the voting cardinals know what takes place inside the chapel. Mary FioRito, a senior fellow at the Catholic Association, explains the process of selecting a new pope and what the Catholic Church seeks in this selection. President Trump has yet to close trade deals with other countries, but the administration reports that negotiations are underway. Additionally, after pulling federal funding from Harvard last month, the Trump administration has also halted any new federal grants to the university until White House demands are met. White House Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's stance on federal funding for universities and what upcoming administration travels abroad could mean for trade talks. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. This event, known as the Conclave (a term popularized by the Oscar-winning movie of the same name), is steeped in tradition and secrecy. Only the voting cardinals know what takes place inside the chapel. Mary FioRito, a senior fellow at the Catholic Association, explains the process of selecting a new pope and what the Catholic Church seeks in this selection. President Trump has yet to close trade deals with other countries, but the administration reports that negotiations are underway. Additionally, after pulling federal funding from Harvard last month, the Trump administration has also halted any new federal grants to the university until White House demands are met. White House Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's stance on federal funding for universities and what upcoming administration travels abroad could mean for trade talks. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would it look like for the Ten Commandments to make a comeback in public schools? In this episode of The Narrative, Andrea Piccotti-Bayer joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews to discuss the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments and why public schools should return to the religious roots that our country was founded on. Andrea explains how these tenants have a rightful place in our classrooms and breaks down the historical and legal arguments for their proposed return to public education, such as would be allowed by Ohio Senate Bill 34. Before talking with Andrea, Aaron and Mike celebrate the recent Senate Bill 1 victory banning DEI at Ohio's state colleges and universities. They also discuss the proposed House budget and Senate Bill 156, which would require schools to teach the Success Sequence. More about Andrea Picciotti-Bayer Andrea Picciotti-Bayer is Director of the Conscience Project. A Stanford-educated lawyer, she has dedicated her legal career to civil rights and appellate advocacy. Andrea started as a trial and appellate attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice. Before leading the Conscience Project, she served as the legal advisor for the Catholic Association, filing amicus briefs with federal courts of appeal and the US Supreme Court in key religious freedom and free speech cases. She frequently appears in the media to discuss religious freedom controversies and legal victories. In 2021, she received First Place for Best Coverage—Religious Liberty Issues from the Catholic Media Association. She is also a legal analyst for EWTN News and a regular columnist for the National Catholic Register. Her writing has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Review, Fox News, Newsweek, CNN en Español, and other well-regarded publications. She has also joined Fox News, Newsmax, and various other shows to share expert commentary. Andrea has ten children and lives in the Washington, DC area. For more, check out the video put together by the Conscience Project: Louisiana Ten Commandments: When Does The Government Go Too Far In Promoting Religion?

Hour 2: Sue brings you today's Sue's News on a useful Reddit thread, Vinyl Record Day, and the Random Fact of the Day on the first cell phone call. Then, Maureen Ferguson, Senior Fellow with The Catholic Association, joins Mark Reardon to share her latest piece in Real Clear Politics: "The Beginning of the Revolution Our Kids Need" - on the harms caused by smartphones and social media on adolescents.  Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, joins Mark and Sue to discuss the Olympics Closing Ceremony, the Cardinals, and more.

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts. 10. WHO MOVED THE STONE? by RICHARD FITCHETTBroadcast: Thursday 9th May 3:30pmAbout the Writer: Richard, originally from the Midlands, now lives in London. He is married with two children and four grandchildren. He is a playwright, has had work produced on the fringe and has received 5-Star reviews and been commended for a stage prize. His most recent play, a previously undramatised story about Dickens was staged in December 2023. This piece was inspired by the nuns that educated him in Southam Convent School and The Stations of The Cross (now sadly gone) that had been painted by a nun.  Readers: TERESA JENNINGS, KENNETH MICHAELS About the Readers: TERESA JENNINGSTeresa has worked extensively in theatre, most recently with Middleground Theatre touring the Verdict throughout the UK and Dublin's Gaiety. Lead roles include Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane National Tour Vesta Tilley (one woman show) The Curve, Leicester and National Tour, Ariel in  The Tempest, Joan of Arc and Prim in The Woman Hater, The Orange Tree, Richmond.  Teresa has a BA Hons in French and Drama and won the most promising graduate from Sam Walters's Richmond Drama School. Teresa is also a writer and has worked on world cruises with Fred Olsen running and writing shows. She is a contributor to The Soho Theatre Comedy Project and does regular, varied voiceover work and role-play with The United Nations. Teresa is also a jazz and folk singer.       KENNETH MICHAELSKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.  Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).  

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts. JONAH THE DOG IN THE BOAT by BRIDIE STRINGERBroadcast: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 3:30pm About the Writer: Following careers in telecommunications and NHS management, I undertook academic postgraduate studies in pastoral theology and was awarded a doctorate in 2010. I then became a university lecturer in reflective practice courses for those working in chaplaincies, and also for candidates in formation programmes for the ordained ministry of permanent deacon. I have actively participated in parish, deanery and diocesan pastoral councils over many years and been a catechist for children, young people and adults. I find creative writing helpful in pastoral ministry as it frees people to engage imaginatively with faith rather than burdening them with doctrine and orthodoxy which they might find difficult to engage with. Finally, I am a wife, mother of two loving daughters and grandmother of two amazing grandsons. In short, I am a good example of St John Henry Newman's saying: ‘To live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.' Perfection still eludes me!  Readers: JONATHAN COOTE, KENNETH MICHAELS, NADIA OSTACCHINI About the Readers: JONATHAN COOTEAn actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan's favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country's Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn'd (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.  KENNETH MICHAELSKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.  Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).  NADIA OSTACCHININadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born inLondon of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published last year.  She has enjoyed Tricolore's collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro' to Radio Maria's younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk  

8. FISH ON FRIDAYS by VIV LAKE Broadcast: Thursday 2nd May 2024About the Writer: Convent educated, then Pitman's College, worked as Secretary, had a career break raising her family. She returned to work in NHS for 10 years, then for a charity, producing their quarterly magazine. She joined an actors and writers group in 2006, began writing short plays, graduating to longer pieces and full-length plays.Readers: JONATHAN COOTE, KENNETH MICHAELS, NADIA OSTACCHINI About the Readers:JONATHAN COOTEAn actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan's favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country's Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn'd (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.  KENNETH MICHAELSKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.  Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).  NADIA OSTACCHININadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born inLondon of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published last year.  She has enjoyed Tricolore's collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro' to Radio Maria's younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk  

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! 6. THE SELFISH GIANT by OSCAR WILDE Broadcast: Thursday 25th April 2024, 3:30pm About the Writer: Oscar Wilde was born on 16th October 1854 in Dublin, Ireland and died 30th November 1900 in Paris, France. Wilde was known as a playwright and poet, journalist, essayist and writer of short stories for adults and children. He also wrote a novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1891. His best known works are the plays, the comic and acerbic observations of British society, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) and Lady Windermere's Fan (1892), An Ideal Husband (1895) and A Woman of No Importance (1893). He was imprisoned from 1895–97 because of his homosexuality where he wrote the poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol in1898. Wilde was also known for his witty sayings. Even on his deathbed Wilde remarked, “My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One of us has got to go”. Shortly before his death, Wilde was conditionally baptised into the Catholic church.  Reader: JONATHAN COOTE About the Readers:JONATHAN COOTEAn actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan's favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country's Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn'd (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.   Our Gracious SponsorsGHIRELLIWith the Rosalet® bracelet Ghirelli® creates an inseparable union between Faith and Design  Rosalet® is at once a beautiful rosary and a jewel that revolutionizes the concept of an instrument of Prayer. This bracelet conveys a depth of prayer with symbols and messages that transcend time and fashion. Website: www.ghirelli.it/  CAAPA (CATHOLIC PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION)The Catholic Performing Arts Association (known as CaAPA), has a diverse group of members whom are comprised of actors, directors, writers, singers, musicians and other entertainers, who share in a creative community where they can also grow in their spiritual values.  They also aim to serve the wider community by presenting productions for charitable causes or by taking productions on tour to schools, local theatres, parishes and elderly homes. Website: https://catholicassociationofperformingarts.org.uk/

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! 5. 25 REASONS ON A QUIET DAY by DAVID HAMPSHIREBroadcast: Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 3:30pmAbout the writer: David Hampshire has been a professional actor since 1966  when he played the title role in the BBC TV series ‘ Jennings'. He started writing in 2001 and to date he has written twenty one short plays and two full length plays, Face Value and Funny Turns. His latest project which is due for production in October 2024 is ‘Who's Gracie..? a play with songs which is based on the life story of Dame Gracie Fields. In 2022 he founded South Coast Theatre. David's writing is published by Stagescripts Ltd. and his work is performed throughout the UK and abroad.  www.stagescripts.com davidhampshire.com southcoasttheatre.co.uk   Readers: TERESA JENNINGS, KENNETH MICHAELS About the Readers: KENNETH MICHAELSKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.  Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).  TERESA JENNINGSTeresa has worked extensively in theatre, most recently with Middleground Theatre touring the Verdict throughout the UK and Dublin's Gaiety. Lead roles include Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane National Tour Vesta Tilley (one woman show) The Curve, Leicester and National Tour, Ariel in  The Tempest, Joan of Arc and Prim in The Woman Hater, The Orange Tree, Richmond.  Teresa has a BA Hons in French and Drama and won the most promising graduate from Sam Walters's Richmond Drama School. Teresa is also a writer and has worked on world cruises with Fred Olsen running and writing shows. She is a contributor to The Soho Theatre Comedy Project and does regular, varied voiceover work and role-play with The United Nations. Teresa is also a jazz and folk singer.    Our Gracious SponsorsGHIRELLIWith the Rosalet® bracelet Ghirelli® creates an inseparable union between Faith and Design  Rosalet® is at once a beautiful rosary and a jewel that revolutionizes the concept of an instrument of Prayer. This bracelet conveys a depth of prayer with symbols and messages that transcend time and fashion. Website: www.ghirelli.it/  CAAPA (CATHOLIC PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION)The Catholic Performing Arts Association (known as CaAPA), has a diverse group of members whom are comprised of actors, directors, writers, singers, musicians and other entertainers, who share in a creative community where they can also grow in their spiritual values.  They also aim to serve the wider community by presenting productions for charitable causes or by taking productions on tour to schools, local theatres, parishes and elderly homes. Website: https://catholicassociationofperformingarts.org.uk/

3. THE CRISSCROSSING by HELENE LE BOHEC Broadcast: Tuesday 16th April 2024 3:30pm Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts. About the Writer: Hélène Le Bohec is a poet, Equity performer, dancer, singer and voiceover artist, as well as being a literary translator and an exhibiting painter and calligrapher. “Where there's a word, there's a world” has always been Hélène's motto throughout her many lives! Originally from Paris, she started writing and performing her work in English in 2019 and was instantly recognised as a poet steeped in spirituality. Her mysticism is influenced by her Classics studies, her Greek Orthodox Christian faith and her love of magical realism. Her poetry has been long listed to be anthologised by Renard Press and is lined up for an anthology showcasing Christian authors. She performs her work at the Poetry Society, the Soho House, the Tea House Theatre and the Soho Spice of Life. She is working on getting her first collection published. She lives in London with her daughter, her blind dog and two cats.   Reader: NADIA OSTACCHINI About the Reader NADIA OSTACCHINI Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born inLondon of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published last year.  She has enjoyed Tricolore's collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro' to Radio Maria's younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk  

Following the success of our collaboration with Tricolore Theatre Company and the Catholic Association of Performing Arts, we are pleased to bring listeners more dramatised stories from local writers and performers. Tune in to hear the stories live on the radio! Podcasts of the programmes will be updated after the initial broadcasts. 4. DISPUTED INCIDENT IN LOYOLA HOSPITAL by JEREMY ROWEBroadcast: Thursday 18th April 2024, 3:30pmAbout the Writer: I was received into the Catholic Church 1977. I am married, with two sons who live in America. I have been an actor, a lecturer in English and Drama and a librarian. I am now co-founding a professional venture for writing and disseminating new Christian/Catholic literature and drama. Email address: collaborative.direct@btinternet.com  Readers: JONATHAN COOTE, TERESA JENNINGS, KENNETH MICHAELS About the Readers: JONATHAN COOTEAn actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan's favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country's Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn'd (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books.  KENNETH MICHAELSKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie.  Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).  TERESA JENNINGSTeresa has worked extensively in theatre, most recently with Middleground Theatre touring the Verdict throughout the UK and Dublin's Gaiety. Lead roles include Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane National Tour Vesta Tilley (one woman show) The Curve, Leicester and National Tour, Ariel in  The Tempest, Joan of Arc and Prim in The Woman Hater, The Orange Tree, Richmond.  Teresa has a BA Hons in French and Drama and won the most promising graduate from Sam Walters's Richmond Drama School. Teresa is also a writer and has worked on world cruises with Fred Olsen running and writing shows. She is a contributor to The Soho Theatre Comedy Project and does regular, varied voiceover work and role-play with The United Nations. Teresa is also a jazz and folk singer.      

Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with The Catholic Performing Arts Association (CaAPA) and GHIRELLI present Eastertide Stories, airing on Tuesdays and Thursday at 3:30pm from 9 April to 9th May on Radio Maria England. 2. THE KIND TEACHER Writer: PENNY CULLIFORD Penny is a playwright, author and speaker. Her plays include Warden Pie, The Gingerbread Man, The Golden Chain, Saffron Hill, A Boy Called Porro, and Grimaldi's Last Act for Tricolore Theatre company. She also wrote the Theodora's Diary books, The Art of Standing Still and a children's novel based on her play, A Boy Called Porro. Reader: JONATHAN COOTE An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan's favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country's Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn'd (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books. Reader: KENNETH MICHAELS Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA). Reader: NADIA OSTACCHINI Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore's collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro' to Radio Maria's younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with The Catholic Performing Arts Association (CaAPA) and GHIRELLI present Eastertide Stories, airing on Tuesdays and Thursday at 3:30pm from 9 April to 9th May on Radio Maria England. 1. Following Down the Road About the Writer: ROGER PRICE Roger Price has for (too) many years been writing drama pieces for use in worship and beyond in the promotion of the Christian faith. As well as monologues and other short pieces he has also written and professionally produced longer shows. Notable pass productions include 'Parables' – all the teaching stories of Jesus in a single show – and 'The Boy From the Boro' – the story of a Nuneaton shopkeeper and his involvement in the First World War. The current show is 'John's Tale', telling the story of St. John's Gospel through the eyes of those who met Jesus in a light-hearted, accessible style. Nevertheless, it still retains the essential message of love and redemption. This is planned to be touring again later in the year. His website is www.unconvetional-disciple.co.uk where examples of these and his weekly blog can be found. Reader: JONATHAN COOTE An actor for many years on stage, screen and radio, Jonathan's favourite roles have included Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac, Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. His West End appearances include Yes, Prime Minister, The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution. At the National Theatre he has appeared in The Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Emil and the Detectives, Our Country's Good, As You Like It. When theatres re-opened after lockdown, he toured a one-man play called The Man with the Golden Pen as James Bond author, Ian Fleming. An immersive audio recreation of an 18th Century Chocolate House which he wrote and produced is currently running at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Television appearances include: Stephen, The Crown, Casualty.. Radio/Audio: Publish and Be Damn'd (BBC) Six Degrees of Assassination (Audible), The Diary Of River Song (Big Finish) and numerous audio books. Reader: KENNETH MICHAELS Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools. As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA). Reader: NADIA OSTACCHINI Nadia is an actor, theatre producer, voice over artist, secretary & carer! She was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published last year. She has enjoyed Tricolore's collaboration with Radio Maria for Eastertide Stories as well as Advent Adventures last year & looks forward to reading: ‘A Boy Called Porro' to Radio Maria's younger listeners over the radio this Christmas. Website: www.tricolore.org.uk GHIRELLI With the Rosalet® bracelet Ghirelli® creates an inseparable union between Faith and Design Rosalet® is at once a beautiful rosary and a jewel that revolutionizes the concept of an instrument of Prayer. This bracelet conveys a depth of prayer with symbols and messages that transcend time and fashion. Website: www.ghirelli.it/ CAAPA The Catholic Performing Arts Association (known as CaAPA), has a diverse group of members whom are comprised of actors, directors, writers, singers, musicians and other entertainers, who share in a creative community where they can also grow in their spiritual values. They also aim to serve the wider community by presenting productions for charitable causes or by taking productions on tour to schools, local theatres, parishes and elderly homes. Website: https://catholicassociationofperformingarts.org.uk/

Maureen Ferguson, a senior fellow for The Catholic Association co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Conversations with Consequences," joins Mark Reardon to share her latest piece in Newsweek headlined, "Parents, Here's How We Can Protect Kids From the Dangers of Smartphones."

Hour 3: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Mark Reardon to discuss his CPAC speech today, Biden's attempts to forgive student loan debt, and much more! Then, Maureen Ferguson, a senior fellow for The Catholic Association co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Conversations with Consequences," joins Mark Reardon to share her latest piece in Newsweek headlined, "Parents, Here's How We Can Protect Kids From the Dangers of Smartphones." Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

“Effective preaching is like good butter sinking into warm toast,” says Karla Bellinger. “You've gotta give the Holy Spirit a little bit of time to do some work.” As the founding executive director of the Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas and president of the Catholic Association of Teachers of Homiletics, Karla is filled with bits of wisdom like this for homilists.  “The God of the universe who is infinite also wants to be the God who is intimate and close,” Karla says in her homily for the Second Sunday of Lent. “God wants to dazzle us.” In many ways, this is the mission of the homilist: helping people in the pews draw closer to God and prompting a dazzling encounter. Karla would know; as a lay woman and homiletician, she coaches and trains preachers—mostly ordained Catholic men—to give effective homilies. Preaching is a “pastoral act,” she says. Through every homily, “you want your people to come closer to God.” Listen to Karla's homily on this week's episode of “Preach.” After delivering her homily, Karla explores with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., some of the quick- and long-term fixes preachers can make to improve their homilies such that people in the pews can really hear what the preacher—and God—has to say. Read the full text of this week's homily and Scripture readings. Do you have a preacher to recommend for “Preach,” Let us know here. Get daily Scripture reflections and support "Preach" by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine. “Preach” is made possible through the generous support of the Compelling Preaching Initiative, a project of Lilly Endowment Inc.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deacon Charlie Echeverry, a board member for the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership (CALL), discusses the unique challenges facing young Hispanic Catholics in California and across the nation. Visit CALL's website: https://www.call-usa.org/ Visit Deacon Charlie's website: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/ If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu Visit: www.stjohnsem.edu

A poem, lovingly put together by Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with Ghirelli and CaAPa (The Catholic Association of Performing Arts) for Radio Maria England during Advent of 2023. A RIDE IN CENTRAL PARK  Writer: RICHARD FITCHETTRichard, originally from the Midlands, now lives in London. He is married with two children and four grandchildren. He is a playwright, has had work produced on the fringe and has received 5-Star reviews and been commended for a stage prize.This piece was inspired by a sermon at his church, St Anselm's in Tooting.' Reader:Kenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA).

A poem lovingly put together by Tricolore Theatre Company in collaboration with Ghirelli and CaAPa (The Catholic Association of Performing Arts) for Radio Maria England during Advent of 2023. THE SHEPHERDS' PLAY Writer: PENNY CULLIFORDPenny is a playwright, author and speaker.Her plays include Warden Pie, The Gingerbread Man, The Golden Chain, Saffron Hill, A Boy Called Porro, and Grimaldi's Last Act for Tricolore Theatre company. She also wrote the Theodora's Diary books, The Art of Standing Still and a children's novel based on her play, A Boy Called Porro. Readers:Simon BrandonSimon Brandon trained at East 15.  He has appeared in numerous stage productions including: ‘29 Internet Dates' (Maiden Productions at The White Bear Theatre and OSO), ‘A Boy Called Porro' (Tricolore Theatre Company at The Pleasance Theatre), and ‘Mayflower' (Historia Theatre Company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre). Simon has also appeared in a number of short films and features.  Jonathan CooteJonathan has performed frequently in the West End (Yes, Prime Minister,The Audience, Witness for the Prosecution) and at the National Theatre(Doctor's Dilemma, Home, Our Country's Good).Television includes: Stephen, The Crown.Radio includes: Publish and Be Damn'd, Six Degrees of Assassination,The Diary Of River Song. Kenneth MichaelsKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA). Nadia OstacchiniNadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published this year.  She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Play: GRIMORY AND MUDWORT Writer: PENNY CULLIFORDPenny is a playwright, author and speaker.Her plays include Warden Pie, The Gingerbread Man, The Golden Chain, Saffron Hill, A Boy Called Porro, and Grimaldi's Last Act for Tricolore Theatre company.She also wrote the Theodora's Diary books, The Art of Standing Still and a children's novel based on her play, A Boy Called Porro. Readers:Kenneth MichaelsKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA). Nadia OstacchiniNadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published this year.  She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Play: A LEGENDARY ENCOUNTER Writer: JEREMY ROWEI was received into the Catholic Church 1977. I am married, with two sons who live in America. I have been an actor, a lecturer in English and Drama and a librarian. I am now co-founding a professional venture for writing and disseminating new Christian/Catholic literature and drama.Email address: collaborative.direct@btinternet.com Readers:Simon BrandonSimon Brandon trained at East 15.  He has appeared in numerous stage productions including: ‘29 Internet Dates' (Maiden Productions at The White Bear Theatre and OSO), ‘A Boy Called Porro' (Tricolore Theatre Company at The Pleasance Theatre), and ‘Mayflower' (Historia Theatre Company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre). Simon has also appeared in a number of short films and features.  Kenneth MichaelsKenneth Michaels is an actor and director and has worked in theatre, radio, television and film and has taught in several drama schools.As an actor he has toured extensively in the UK and Europe in works from Shakespeare to pantomime, Pinter to Agatha Christie. Kenneth works as a specialist ESOL teacher, working with refugees supporting their English learning. He is also the Secretary of the Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA). Nadia OstacchiniNadia was born in London of Italian parentage, trained as an actor and is the Artistic Director of Tricolore Theatre Company whose first dual-language English/Italian storybook based on Jesus's parables was published this year.  She has enjoyed organising the Advent Adventures for Radio Maria & would like to give a big shout out to the parishioners of The Sacred Heart of Jesus church and St Peters Italian Church for tuning in as they promised to! Website: www.tricolore.org.uk

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo welcomes Ashley McGuire from the Catholic Association on the pressures women face to undergo abortions. Then Beth Vanderkooi from Greatest Columbus Right to Life joins in to talk about election day in Ohio with abortion on the ballot.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo welcomes Ashley McGuire from the Catholic Association on the pressures women face to undergo abortions. Then Beth Vanderkooi from Greatest Columbus Right to Life joins in to talk about election day in Ohio with abortion on the ballot.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo welcomes Ashley McGuire from the Catholic Association on the pressures women face to undergo abortions. Then Beth Vanderkooi from Greatest Columbus Right to Life joins in to talk about election day in Ohio with abortion on the ballot.

When Jude Siciliano, OP, sits down to write his homily, he always has a Venn diagram in mind. “It is one of the theories of preaching that there should be three stories,” Jude says, “The story of God, the story of the preacher, and the story of the listeners, the congregation.” And it is in the overlap of these three stories that Jude preaches. Jude Siciliano, OP, is a member of the Southern Dominican Province, USA. For fourteen years he taught Homiletics at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California and is past president of the Catholic Association of Teachers of Homiletics. Jude has has given retreats and preaching workshops to ordained and lay preachers alongside Sr. Catherine Hilkert, OP, and Sr. Patricia Bruno, OP. You can read Jude's weekly email reflections on the Sunday scriptures called "First Impressions" by visiting PreacherExchange.com. Listen to Jude's homily for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time on this week's episode of “Preach.” After the homily, he shares with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J.—a Jesuit priest from South Africa, associate editor at America and associate pastor at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in Manhattan—his top tips for preaching and what women preachers have taught him about the craft.  Read the full text of this week's homily and Scripture readings.  Get daily Scripture reflections and support "Preach" by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine. “Preach” is made possible through the generous support of the Compelling Preaching Initiative, a project of Lilly Endowment Inc.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley McGuire Ashley is Sr. Fellow at The Catholic Association she discusses her recent article in Newsweek Magazine where she points out that nearly 70% of women who abort are being pressured to do so.

The Catholic Association goes to the movies talking to Alejandro Monteverde all about the new Jim Caviezel film The Sound of Freedom coming to theaters on the 4th of July.

The Catholic Association goes to the movies talking to Alejandro Monteverde all about the new Jim Caviezel film The Sound of Freedom coming to theaters on the 4th of July.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Frank Pavone, the national director of Priests for Life, has been dismissed from the priesthood by the Vatican. In a statement addressed to Church leaders and posted on his organization's website Saturday, Pavone vowed to continue his ministry despite his dismissal from the clerical state. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote in a letter on December 13 that Pavone had been dismissed from the clerical state for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of the lawful instructions of his diocesan bishop.” Pavone contends that he was not properly informed of the Vatican's decision, and has vowed to take legal action and make a direct appeal to his supporters. An outspoken supporter of former president Donald Trump, Pavone served on official Trump campaign outreach positions in 2016 and was originally a co-chair of Trump's 2020 pro-life coalition as well as an advisory board member of Catholics for Trump. Canon law forbids clerics from having an active role in political parties unless they receive the permission of their bishop. Pavone hosted the show “Defending Life” on EWTN for many years until the bishop of Amarillo, Texas, revoked Pavone's permission to appear on the network https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253110/frank-pavone-cancels-mass-after-vatican-dismisses-him-from-priesthood Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday on Saturday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award. On December 17, the pope presented Gian Piero, Father Hanna Jallouf, and Silvano Pedrollo with the award and a message of gratitude. On his birthday, Pope Francis prayed for the intercession of St. Teresa of Calcutta, whom he canonized as a saint in 2016. “May Mother Teresa help us from heaven to live poverty with simplicity and prayer, so that we can help others,” he said. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253103/pope-francis-honors-people-who-care-for-poorest-of-the-poor-on-his-86th-birthday The diocesan phase of the beatification processes of 140 priests and laymen murdered in Spain during the religious persecution of the 1930s was concluded today. Among the candidates is the priest who hid the body of Saint Isidore so that it would not be desecrated. There are three causes for beatification: one covering 61 diocesan priests from Madrid, another for 71 laypeople, and a third for eight members of the Catholic Association of Propagandists, all of whom were murdered during the religious genocide unleashed during the Second Spanish Republic and civil war. The religious persecution of those years “was the bloodiest suffered by the Church in our country, although not the greatest in history; yes, perhaps the most intense,” according to an auxiliary bishop of Madrid, Juan Antonio Martínez Camino. These causes are promoted by the Archdiocese of Madrid, the Diocese of Getafe, the Catholic Association of Propagandists, Catholic Action of Madrid, and Catholic Action of Getafe. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253100/another-140-spanish-laymen-priests-martyred-for-their-faith-considered-for-beatification Today, the Church celebrates Blessed Pope Urban V. he is perhaps best known for his decision to return the papacy to Rome and end the Avignon exile of the popes. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/blessed-pope-urban-v-89

Fr. Michael Sliney talks about what he calls the G.I.F.T. of adversity. Ashley McGuire, senior fellow at the Catholic Association, looks at the baseless attacks on Catholic hospitals.

Fr. Michael Sliney talks about what he calls the G.I.F.T. of adversity. Ashley McGuire, senior fellow at the Catholic Association, looks at the baseless attacks on Catholic hospitals.

The Catholic Apostolate Center and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth are pleased to announce the fifth webinar in a series surrounding synodality. This webinar, Toward Participation: Unpacking Leadership of the Laity in the Church, explores themes of leadership throughout the Church. Included in this webinar is a discussion of engaging the laity into leadership positions, co-responsibility with priests and the laity, and promoting shared work as part of mission for the Church. The webinar is moderated by Paul Jarzembowski, Associate Director for the Laity for the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth at the USCCB. This webinar features Bishop Daniel Flores of the Diocese of Brownsville, Mark Erdosy, the Executive Director of Mission Integration at Marian University in Indianapolis, Matthew Manion, the Faculty Director for the Center for Church Management at Villanova University outside of Philadelphia, Helen Osman, President of SIGNIS, an international Catholic communications association, headquartered in Brussels and Rosie Chinea Shawver, the Executive Director of Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL), based in Los Angeles.For more resources on the Synod on Synodality, please visit the Catholic Apostolate Center's Synod on Synodality Resource Page.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The lone Democrat holding out on the climate change and tax bill has jumped on board, despite the Congressional Budget Office showing the Inflation Reduction Act will not reduce inflation but may actually increase it. And as President Joe Biden says his administration is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to “protect places of worship” so people “can practice their faith without fear,” Catholic Church leaders are imploring the administration to stop pushing for abortion expansion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says doctors who perform transgender surgeries on minors experiencing gender dysphoria should be sued. Senior Policy Advisor of the Catholic Association and member of the Florida Board of Education, Dr. Grazie Christie, joins to tell us more about Governor DeSantis' comments. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for around 2 dozen people to spend 4 weeks in an intensive study program at the Vatican Observatory. The initiative marks a return of the Vatican Observatory summer school. Astronomer and Historian of Science with the Vatican Observatory, Chris Graney, joins to tell us more about the summer school. Finally this evening, hundreds of volunteers are coming together to pack meals for people in Haiti, as the 4th annual Hope for the Hungry takes place. The founders of Hope for the Hungry, Bryson and Mhari Turner, join to tell us what inspired them to start packing meals. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the Biden Administration doubles down on protecting abortion access in wake of the Supreme Court's dismantling of Roe V. Wade, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops stated in a letter, “We implore those who see abortion as a legitimate ‘solution' to the needs of women to abandon this path of death and despair.” The US House passed the Women's Health Protection Act, as well as a bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions. Founder and President of the Internet Accountability Project, Mike Davis, joins to share his thoughts on this. Meanwhile, the University of Pennsylvania is nominating Lia Thomas to win the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Thomas, a biological male who identifies as a female, came under fire in recent months after winning the women's Division One National Championship in the 500 yard freestyle. Senior Policy Advisor for the Catholic Association, Dr. Grazie Christie, joins to talk more about this. Finally this evening, abortion has remained in the news in the United States amid the overturning of Roe v Wade. However, the fight for the unborn is also taking place in Europe. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser joined the president of Italy's March for Life, Virginia Nunziante to discuss the fight for the unborn in Europe and Italy. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Passing the Pill: Who's Responsible for Abortifacient Mishaps?   Conversations with Consequences Originally published Feb. 26, 2022 by The Catholic Association.   You've heard of passing the buck. But Planned Parenthood has given us a new expression: passing the pill. In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, Dr. Grazie Christie interviews Dr. Donna Harrison, on her show “Conversations with Consequences.” Dr. Harrison, president of the American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), and a friend of the Ruth Institute, spoke at Ruth Institute's 2021 Summit for Survivors. They discuss chemical abortions, but specifically the drug Mifeprex. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) originally put regulations on this drug, but caving to political pressures, they recently backtracked. But was this a wise decision? Dr. Harrison exposes the history of how this drug came to market when the Clinton administration contacted the manufacturer of Mifeprex in France and asked them to bring this drug to America. The original France-based manufacturer declined out of legal fears and instead authorized Planned Parenthood Federation of America to manufacture it instead. Planned Parenthood was also afraid of legal suits, so they created a shell company, Danco, which was incorporated in the Cayman Islands in 1995 so that it might evade legal suits. Danco however does not manufacture anything, so they partnered with Hua Lian Pharmaceuticals in China who at that time was already under sanction by the FDA for faulty drug manufacturing practices. So, if you were able to emerge from the other side of that rabbit hole, the gist is this: no one wants to claim legal responsibility for this abortion drug. It seems they would rather “pass the pill.” You may be asking yourself “why?” Well, have you heard of the serious trauma and catastrophic consequences that result from taking this drug? Dr. Harrison goes into it all in surprising detail. She also reveals that the FDA was caught hiding the number of adverse events, including deaths, as a result of taking this pill. And so much more! Please continue listening to hear the shocking truth.

A look at the news headlines of the day, then I speak with both Benjamin Sledge, Where Cowards Go to Die, (Regnery) as well as Maureen Ferguson, Senior Fellow, The Catholic Association (filed an Amicus brief in the Dobbs case)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Dr. Grazie Christie, Senior Fellow of the Catholic Association, onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss a concerning trend playing out across the country. Dr. Christie reveals that there have been now up to 25 instances of hate crimes against pro-life organizations, ranging from violence to vandalism, with complete silence from the national media. Dr. Christie tells what these pregnancy centers offer to communities, and tells of her disappointment in the media coverage, explaining why the news is so troubling. Then, after playing his Money Melody for the day, Dom plays back a clip from Michigan's Attorney General joking that there needs to be a drag queen in every school. Then, Giordano spends much of the hour discussing Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, explaining the importance of the Philadelphia region in the upcoming election and expressing his frustration in the candidate's continued ignorance toward the area. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Dr. Grazie Christie, Senior Fellow of the Catholic Association, onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss a concerning trend playing out across the country. Dr. Christie reveals that there have been now up to 25 instances of hate crimes against pro-life organizations, ranging from violence to vandalism, with complete silence from the national media. Dr. Christie tells what these pregnancy centers offer to communities, and tells of her disappointment in the media coverage, explaining why the news is so troubling. (Photo by Getty Images)

Ruth Institute's Boot Camp for Marriage and Family Advocates   Originally Published May 28, 2022 by Conversations with Consequences on The Catholic Association. Republished by Ruth Institute June 13, 2022   In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Morse visits with Dr. Grazie Christie, MD, and touches on how the history of legalized contraception degenerated to its present state from the supreme court Griswold case. Also, Dr. Morse explains the three ideologies that undergird the Sexual Revolution and what Ruth Institute is doing to fight back. Dr. Morse also speaks of the upcoming Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution which is Ruth institute's Boot Camp for Activists. Please continue listening to hear the full story.

Joining me on the show today is Deacon Ed Shoener, a deacon of the Diocese of Scranton, PA and the president of the Catholic Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers to discuss mental illness and suicide. Deacon Ed beautifully shares about his daughter's struggles with mental illness and death by suicide in 2016. We discuss … Continue reading "091 – Deacon Ed Shoener on Mental Health and Suicide"

From time to time we'll resurface past episodes from our library to acquaint our audience with interesting voices from the show's past. This week we share again our conversation with Sequioa Sierra. Enjoy! Sequoia Sierra is an entrepreneur, designer & courtiere. She's worked in TV and film, winning awards for both her design and styling work.  As a serial entrepreneur, Sequoia's passion and interests cover an array of industries and topics, but her goal in everything can be summed up in one word: "Beauty." http://www.sequoiasierra.com/ (www.sequoiasierra.com) http://www.theliturgicalco.com/ (www.theliturgicalco.com) Learn about the Norbertines & Carmelites: http://www.stmichaelsabbey.com/ (www.stmichaelsabbey.com) http://www.carmelitesistersocd.com/ (www.carmelitesistersocd.com) Living the CALL is brought to you by the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) Los Angeles Chapter is fundraising to help families in need of tuition assistance at the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To donate from your phone text Faithful to 71777 or you can go to our website: https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate (https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate) You can know more about CALL by visiting the https://www.call-usa.org/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-association-of-latino-leaders/about/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAssociationofLatinoLeaders/ (Facebook) Podcast produced by https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ (Juan Diego Network)

Rosie Chinea Shawver leads the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. The daughter of Puerto Rican and Cuban parents she has worked in campus ministry, border and immigration outreach for 20 years and has degrees in Psychology, Healthcare and Social Issues as well as a Masters in Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley.  Follow Rosie:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiechineashawver/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiechineashawver/)  Follow CALL (Catholic Association of Latino Leaders):  http://www.call-usa.org/ (www.call-usa.org)  The book we mentioned on the show:  https://catholic.store/publisher/ignatius-press/title/the-power-of-silence-against-the-dictatorship-of-noise-1 (The Power of Silence) (Robert Cardinal Sarah) 

Rodrigo is Chairman of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (C.A.L.L.) and the CEO of DEODATE a real estate consultancy with clients across the US, Asia, Europe, and Central America. Rodrigo is a graduate of the Pepperdine University School of Business & Management and the University of California, Irvine and is a licensed State of California Real Estate Broker. 

Carlos is a journalist, editor and multimedia storyteller with experience in video, audio and photography. Quotes from the show: "The present moment is always full of infinite treasure. It contains far more than you can possibly grasp. Faith is the measure of its riches: what you find in the present moment is according to the measure of your faith. Love also is the measure: the more the heart loves, the more it rejoices in what God provides. The will of God presents itself at each moment like an immense ocean that the desire of your heart cannot empty; yet you will drink from that ocean according to your faith and love." Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade “Suffering that is not transformed is transmitted.”  Sister Miriam James Heidland "God cannot give Himself to us unless our hands are empty to receive Him. The deepest reason why so few of us are saints is because we will not let God love us. To be loved means a naked, defenseless surrender to all God is. It means a glad acceptance of our nothingness, a look fixed only on the God who gives, taking no account of the nothing to whom the gift is made.” Sister Ruth Burrows, a Carmelite in the monastery at Quidenham in Norfolk, England  Carlos' Ministries: Catholic Influencers: https://catholicinfluencers.wordpress.com/ (https://catholicinfluencers.wordpress.com/) Email: catholicinfluencer@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicinfluencing/ (https://www.instagram.com/catholicinfluencing/) Sacrament of the Present Moment: https://medium.com/presentivity (https://medium.com/presentivity) Guardians of Beauty podcast: https://gobeautypodcast.wordpress.com/ (https://gobeautypodcast.wordpress.com/) Living the CALL is brought to you by the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) Los Angeles Chapter is fundraising to help families in need of tuition assistance at the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To donate from your phone text Faithful to 71777 or you can go to our website: https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate (https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate) You can know more about CALL by visiting the https://www.call-usa.org/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-association-of-latino-leaders/about/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAssociationofLatinoLeaders/ (Facebook) Podcast produced by https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ (Juan Diego Network)

Armando Cervantes is a nationally recognized non-profit leader with extensive experience in planning, implementing and operating local, diocesan, regional and national comprehensive youth and young adult programs for nonprofit organizations. He currently serves as the Director of Youth & Young Adults for the Diocese of Orange in California. https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-cervantes-9b88199/ https://www.rcbo.org/resource/youngadultministry/ Living the CALL is brought to you by the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) Los Angeles Chapter is fundraising to help families in need of tuition assistance at the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To donate from your phone text Faithful to 71777 or you can go to our website: https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate (https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate) You can know more about CALL by visiting the https://www.call-usa.org/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-association-of-latino-leaders/about/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAssociationofLatinoLeaders/ (Facebook) Podcast produced by https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ (Juan Diego Network)

Sequoia Sierra is an entrepreneur, designer & courtiere. She's worked in TV and film, winning awards for both her design and styling work.  As a serial entrepreneur, Sequoia's passion and interests cover an array of industries and topics, but her goal in everything can be summed up in one word: "Beauty." http://www.sequoiasierra.com/ (www.sequoiasierra.com) http://www.theliturgicalco.com/ (www.theliturgicalco.com) Learn about the Norbertines & Carmelites: http://www.stmichaelsabbey.com/ (www.stmichaelsabbey.com) http://www.carmelitesistersocd.com/ (www.carmelitesistersocd.com) Living the CALL is brought to you by the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) Los Angeles Chapter is fundraising to help families in need of tuition assistance at the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To donate from your phone text Faithful to 71777 or you can go to our website: https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate (https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate) You can know more about CALL by visiting the https://www.call-usa.org/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-association-of-latino-leaders/about/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAssociationofLatinoLeaders/ (Facebook) Podcast produced by https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ (Juan Diego Network)

Deacon Charlie Echeverry and https://www.instagram.com/oralecp/ (Fr. Agustino Torres) kickoff a brand new season of Living the CALL! About Fr. Agustino Franciscan Friars of the Renewal https://www.franciscanfriars.com/ Corazon Puro Apostolate http://corazonpuro.org/about-us.html This show is brought to you by the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL). The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders Los Angeles Chapter is fundraising to help families in need of tuition assistance at the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. To donate from your phone text Faithful to 71777 or you can go to our website: https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate (https://www.call-usa.org/gala-conference-donate) You can know more about CALL by visiting the https://www.call-usa.org/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-association-of-latino-leaders/about/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.facebook.com/CatholicAssociationofLatinoLeaders/ (Facebook) Podcast produced by https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ (Juan Diego Network)