Podcasts about catholic connection

Father Paul Sullins joins Teresa Tomeo on Catholic Connection to discuss his groundbreaking research on the emotional impacts of non-traditional family structures on children. Drawing from the largest U.S. health survey, Father Sullins reveals that children raised without both biological parents face significantly higher rates of emotional problems, such as depression and anxiety. He challenges the prevailing belief that family structure doesn't affect child development, emphasizing the importance of male-female complementarity in parenting. The conversation delves into societal pressures, the role of donor conception, and the often-overlooked emotional struggles faced by children in same-sex parent households, urging listeners to reconsider the implications of family dynamics on child well-being.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers. Other guests include Stephanie Mann to continue our series on Robert Hugh Benson’s “Friendship with Christ,” Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Despair Prayer of St. Claude de la Colombiere Lord, I am in this world to show Your mercy to others. Other people will glorify You by making visible the power of Your grace by their fidelity and constancy to You. For my part I will glorify You by making known how good You are to sinners, that Your mercy is boundless and that no sinner no matter how great his offenses should have reason to despair of pardon. If I have grievously offended You, My Redeemer, let me not offend You even more by thinking that You are not kind enough to pardon Me. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what St. Bernard of Clairvaux can teach us about Lent. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for Help from Jesus Lord, in every need let me come to You with humble trust saying, “Jesus, help me.”In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations, Jesus, help me.In hours of loneliness, weariness, and trials, Jesus, help me.In the failure of my plans and hopes; in disappointments, troubles, and sorrows, Jesus, help me.When others fail me and Your grace alone can assist me, help me.When I throw myself on Your tender love as a father and savior, Jesus, help me.When my heart is cast down by failure at seeing no good come from my efforts, Jesus, help me.When I feel impatient and my cross irritates me, Jesus, help me.When I am ill and my head and hands cannot work and I am lonely, Jesus, help me.Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls, and shortcomings of every kind, Jesus, help me and never forsake me.Amen. ***** Fr. Columba Jordan is online at ascensionpress.com. Dr. John Pepino is online at instituteofcatholicculture.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 3rd, 2026 - We welcome back Mike McCormick to discuss the one thing that Cardinal Tobin and Jeffery Epstein have in common. In the second half hour, Michael Hichborn returns to the show to examine the relationship between Jeffery Epstein, Catholic Charities, and the Vatican bank. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

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

Join Teresa Tomeo for a best of Catholic Connection. A visit with Bishop Kevin Rhoades as she discusses the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026. Fr. Rich Kunst and Molly LItecky stop in to highlight the Mall of America's exhibit of Papal artifacts. Also, Leah Jacobson talks the beauty of navigating society as a Catholic Woman, and Devin Schadt talks rules to allow fathers to live holy lives.

Roxane Salonen talks with The Catholic Connection about Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O'Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All authored by Christina Brajkovich, Karen Anne Mahoney, and Roxane B. SalonenFollow the journey… During the fiftieth anniversary year of the death of Flannery O'Connor, three writers from the North embarked on a pilgrimage to Milledgeville, Georgia, to uncover the mystique of their heroine, whose stories have left as many shocked as in stitches. What formed this famed literary artist, who, though her life was cut short by lupus, became one of America's most celebrated fiction writers, and whose stories of grace, sin, and redemption–with their misfit characters and grotesque violence–still point us to the light of truth? Get ready to be transported into the Deep South, where the world is best taken in from a front-porch rocking chair amid peaches and magnolias, and where Flannery penned her best works in the shadow of a dairy farm. Along the way of this vivid travelogue, you'll peer into the places that educated and shaped Flannery's imagination and fed her devout Catholic soul.Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O'Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All, authored by Christina Brajkovich, Karen Anne Mahoney, and Roxane B. Salonen | En Route Books and Media

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer of St. Anselm of Canterbury O Lord my God.Teach my heart this day,where and how to find you. You have made me and re-made me,and you have bestowed on me all the good things I possess,and still I do not know you.I have not yet done that for which I was made. Teach me to seek you,for I cannot seek you unless you teach me,or find you unless you show yourself to me. Let me seek you in my desire;let me desire you in my seeking.Let me find you by loving you;let me love you when I find you. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why she’s seen as a model and intercessor for charitable work. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary O God, by whose gift Saint Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and revered Christ in the poor, grant, through her intercession, that we may serve with unfailing charity the needy and those afflicted. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Elizabeth Scalia is online at theanchoress.com. Candace Camling is online at ascensionpress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Catholic Connection, Teresa Tomeo shares some of her own experience during a conversation with Lisa Livezey concerning Lisa's book Minding Mom surrounding a topic she calls, "near and dear to her heart."Devotional writer Lisa Livezey understands the challenges of full-time caregiving atop an already-full life. Following her father's sudden death, Lisa was plunged headlong into caring for her mother who was battling Alzheimer's. With wisdom and candor, Lisa pairs every-day and extraordinary caregiving moments with scriptures, prayers, and reflections. Caregivers will: Feel recognized and valuedLaugh amidst the crazinessExperience God in the day-to-dayMinding Mom: A Caregiver's Devotional Story by Lisa Livezey | En Route Books and Media

Teresa visits with Timothy Schmalz and discusses his art and the unveiling of his statue of Bl. Carlo Acutis

Michael O'Neill joins to discuss the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. We welcome Deacon Dominic Cerrato back to the show to talk about the absence of newly ordained deacons in the U.S. Plus more on this special Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo!

Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as the patron saint of parish priests. Guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, author of “Growing into God.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Vianney I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life. I love You, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving You, than live without loving You. I love You, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath. Amen. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Dr. John Kirwan and the new program for educational leadership can be found at christendom.edu. Info on the powerful new movie about St. Maximillian Kolbe can be found at triumphoftheheart.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Roback Morse discussing a corporate and cultural retreat from Pride month on Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo   Full interview an be found here: https://ondemand.ewtn.com/Home/Play/en/~CB20250624   https://youtu.be/6vMpil8f25E

JonMarc Grodi with highlights from the Journey Home. Bill Donahue of the Catholic League discusses Iran, the New York mayoral election. Fr. Patrick Riviere discusses a new series of reflections on the Ascension App: "The Litany of the Sacred Heart: Introducing the Person of Jesus". Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer with the scripture verse of the week and more!

​​Dr. Anders, so then Catholic, (or one of the orthodox churches) should NOT be considered a denomination?

Andre Piccioti-Bayer discussing gender ideology's latest target: vulnerable foster care children. Joan Lewis joins to review what's happening in Rome and the Vatican. Sofia Maurette joins to talk over the St John Paull II Shrine's new exhibit. Plus, Matt Lamb of the College Fix discusses what people are calling "authoritative" parenting...and T's Two Sense takes a look at distrust of media reporting related to the protest in Los Angeles.

Anthony DeStefano discusses his newest book "The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible". T's Two Sense looks at two upcoming saints, and Kelly Salomon with Newman Guide News shares what impact those two saints have on youth!

Father Mike Schmitz discusses his Parables tour and Bible In a Year/Catechism In a Year. Doug Keck with the Inside Word at EWTN. Michael New joins to discuss a new Gallup poll on the sanctity of life. Michael McHale from the Thomas More Society visits to talk over the Supreme Court's decision for a Wisconsin based Christian charity. Plus, Claudia Cangilla McAdam discusses her newest book "Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism" and how to pray with imagination with your young children.

In this 13 minute podcast, Catholic Connection show host Teresa Tomeo interviews Dr. Italy about the election of Pope Leo XIV. Providentially, Dr. Italy was leading a pilgrimage in Rome and was in St. Peter's square on May 8, 2025, when the white smoke rose from the chimney.

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J., and discussing the 49th anniversary of his ordination. Matt Haas joins to highlight www.thankapriest.com ... Plus, T's Two Sense talks a look at abortion and it's impact on men, and Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life discusses more on men and abortion.

Nell Andrzejewski joins to talk about the huge Papal event in Chicago. Joan Lewis from Rome with Vatican News and more. Father Joseph joins to talk about the 32nd anniversary of his ordination. Plus, a conversation about Celebrate Life Weekend with Lauren Muzyka, Kristan Hawkins, and Brandy Meeks...and a conversation with Vanessa Denha-Garmo over the news of a reporter who lost their job over criticism of a White House official.

Dr. Matthew Bunson spends time talking with Teresa about his new book "Leo XIV: The Portrait of the First American Pope" available at www.ewtnrc.com (item # 84372). Also, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon highlights some very interesting info about colleges that claim to be Catholic but don't act Catholic.

Doug Keck checks in and reviews upcoming programming on EWTN. Fact check Friday highlights an interview with Bishop Robert Barron on the importance of breaking away from technology. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks over Pope Leo and bioethics. Plus, Steve Ray (aka Jerusalem Jones) talks Pentecost and walks us through the Holy Land and the upper room.

Matt Swaim with Journey Home Highlights and thoughts on anti-Catholic protests at pilgrimages. Dr. Martin De la Torre visits with a great discussion on fatherhood. Erica O'Connell of the Alliance to Defend Freedom talks about the successes and challenges of defending female athletes in Nebraska. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer's Scripture Verse of the Week + T's Two Sense covers an op-ed, discussing how there is no shame in corporate America boycotting LBGTQ Pride Month.

On this Memorial Day edition of Catholic Connection, Teresa talks about what Memorial Day is...and looks at the unofficial start of summer with travel recommendations with guests Steve and Janet Ray + Father James Conlon...and travel guide Luca Maglieta from Italy. Matt Swaim also joins with thoughts on Memorial Day and highlights from the Journey Home. Plus, Rosemary McGuire-Berry with a book on the temperaments of the saints.

Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo reports in from Rome...Matt Swaim with Journey Home highlights and the papal conclave from a convert's perspective. T's Two Sense looks at what a conclave is with the help of Alan Holdren. Plus, Kelsey Reinhardt from Catholic Vote joins, and Hugh Blane talks "Seven Principles of Transformational Leadership"