Podcast appearances and mentions of chip hines

A deadly twist on a galactic song contest raises questions of morality, writing quality, and character consistency. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate the Doctor's actions, sci-fi logic, and the episode's cultural commentary. The post The Interstellar Song Contest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A cosmic barbershop in Lagos reveals the power—and peril—of storytelling. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate mythic gods, racial identity, barbershop culture, and whether this character-centric episode cuts too deep.

A cosmic barbershop in Lagos reveals the power—and peril—of storytelling. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate mythic gods, racial identity, barbershop culture, and whether this character-centric episode cuts too deep. The post The Story and The Engine appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What makes The Searchers one of the most iconic Westerns ever? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Salerno, Victor Lams, Patrick Mason & Fr. Chip Hines unpack its moral tension, visual power & cultural legacy. The post The Secrets of The Searchers appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A sinister force stalks the Doctor and Belinda. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines discuss the deadly secrets, moral sacrifice, and echoes of "Midnight."

A sinister force stalks the Doctor and Belinda. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines discuss the deadly secrets, moral sacrifice, and echoes of "Midnight." The post The Well appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A robot uprising, time fractures, and a reluctant companion spark the 15th Doctor's new season. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate heavy themes, storytelling finesse, and where the mystery-filled season might lead.

A robot uprising, time fractures, and a reluctant companion spark the 15th Doctor's new season. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate heavy themes, storytelling finesse, and where the mystery-filled season might lead. The post The Robot Revolution appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Unwrap the 15th Doctor's Christmas special with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines. With star seeds, time hotels, and a heartfelt nod to the Star of Bethlehem, they discuss themes of hope, humanity, and a very Moffat Christmas.

Unwrap the 15th Doctor's Christmas special with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines. With star seeds, time hotels, and a heartfelt nod to the Star of Bethlehem, they discuss themes of hope, humanity, and a very Moffat Christmas. The post Joy to the World appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What is the gray moral area that a CIA agent lives in? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss this Netflix blockbuster in which an assassin has boundaries he won't cross and must risk is life for it. The post The Secrets of The Gray Man appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Madness! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines have their instant hot take on the new MCU movie, including discussion of Messiah complexes, finding happiness, and whether audience superhero fatigue is on the horizon. The post Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Coffee and Cinema returns! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines are back with their quick, on-the-spot review of the Mark Wahlberg movie, Father Stu, and they discuss the authenticity of the vocational journey it depicts as well as some of the more controversial aspects of the film. The post Father Stu appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Patriot is one of the only films set in the War of Independence. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Mike Denz ask why that might be; discuss what they enjoy about the movie; discuss its historical innacuracies; and examine the themes of faith, family, loyalty, and patriotism. The post The Patriot appeared first on SQPN.com.

The release of the Snyder cut of Justice League was a virtually unprecedented cinema event where a director was able to completely remake his film through editing. Dom Bettinelli, Andrew Hermiz and Fr. Chip Hines discuss where the original and re-cut movies differ, what's improved, and where DCEU goes from here. The post The Secrets of Zach Snyder’s Justice League appeared first on SQPN.com.

In the iconic modern Boston-set movie, Good Will Hunting broaches themes of forgiveness, vocation, potential, and loyalty. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Andrew Hermiz discuss these deeper themes, while also highlighting the fun of the classic fish-out-of-water theme. The post The Secrets of Good Will Hunting appeared first on SQPN.com.

In the mid-80s, John Hughes had an amazing run of teen-focused movies, including this one. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, Andrew Hermiz, and Shelly Kelly go beyond the humor and nostalgia to the deeper themes of not seeing people as stereotypes; recognizing the danger of oppressing the souls of young people; and getting a new perspective on those nearest us every day. The post The Secrets of The Breakfast Club appeared first on SQPN.com.

For years, attendance at movie theaters has been dropping, but in 2020 COVID upended the whole movie business. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Andrew Hermiz look at all the changes so far, what studios and theaters have tried, and then look forward to where movie watching could be going. The post The Future of Movie-Watching appeared first on SQPN.com.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about preparing for Advent and Christmas, Thanksgiving recollections, 20 years of Good Will Hunting, the NFL in the homestretch to the playoffs, and picks of the week.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about their experiences as Boy Scouts and Dom's boys joining Cub Scouts; Fr. Chip's latest health challenge; going to the Apple Store; watching Spiderman Homecoming and Cars 3; new Star Wars movies and a Lord of the Rings TV show.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about Halloween favorite candy and music and memories from childhood; birthdays; dying friends; seeing Alton Brown; car insurance; and the awkwardness of people singing to you.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about supervolcanoes and all the natural and manmade disasters we've been experiencing, the #MeToo social media campaign, hosting the chaplain for the Atlanta Falcons, visiting St. Anthony, religion on The Orville, and nobility on Star Trek: Discovery.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about California retreating, touching an angel, state house testifying, remembering Tom Petty, mourning for Las Vegas, and watching new TV shows for the new TV season.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about new Apple gear, natural disasters, tales of dental woe, sports highs and lows, anti-Catholicism on display in DC, and new science fictions shows.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about the eclipse, gifts that come with work attached, getting Fr. Chip some new glasses (finally), and the irreplaceable importance of fathers in the lives of their kids according to SCIENCE!

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about civility in public, Shakespeare in the Park, the GOAT turns 40, and more.

Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli are two different kinds of fathers talking this time about Harry Potter as a sacred text; ensuring kids' receive Holy Communion; good Mexican food; and concerts we been to and shouldn't have missed.

Today's topics: The Last Show Summary of today's show: After more than 3 years and 750 shows, The Good Catholic Life has come to an end. Scot Landry and most of the team who have brought the show to our listeners each day come together to relive the best moments of the show, to talk about the impact of the show on them and on listeners, and on the future of Catholic radio in Boston, especially future local programming to pick up where The Good Catholic Life leaves off. Thank you to all our faithful listeners and supporters. May God bless you and may you have a Good Catholic Life. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Chip Hines, Michael Lavigne, and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Fr. Mark O'Connell, Stacia Morabito, Chris Kelley, and Rick Heil We'd also like to thank: Fr. Chris O'Connor, Fr. Matt Williams, George Martell, Anna Johnson, Karla Goncalves, Fr. Paul Soper, M.C. Sullivan, Gregory Tracy, Fr. Roger Landry, WQOM and The Station of the Cross, our listeners, and our colleagues and families who have been so supportive of our efforts.

Today's topics: New Springfield Bishop; John Paul Relic Visits Boston; Hispanic Ministry; Corpus Christi Summary of today's show: Our Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Dom Bettinelli, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including the appointment of a new bishop for Springfield; a major relic of Pope St. John Paul II visiting Boston; a special honor for Pilar LaTorre of a symposium on Hispanic ministry; and the 750th anniversary of the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today's show: A Special Message from Scot Landry as posted on : On Friday June 20, The Good Catholic Life will air its 750th new episode. Those of us who have collaborated on this new evangelization outreach consider it a great milestone. We are so grateful that so many Catholics have tuned in to hear The Good Catholic Life over these past 39 months to hear us interview Catholic leaders, promote Catholic events, discuss Catholic news, and share experiences living our Catholic faith. This 750th program will also be its last. Because of a tight budget situation at iCatholic Media, and also at the Archdiocese of Boston and at WQOM, there is no longer the funding for a producer for The Good Catholic Life. From the initial launch of The Good Catholic Life on Ash Wednesday 2011, it has been a partnership: WQOM provided the airtime, the Archdiocese provided space for the studio, benefactors paid for the cost of the equipment and studio wiring, and iCatholic Media paid for the salary of the show producer. The producer has been the MVP of our team, because he selects topics, invites guests, prepares materials for the hosts to read, develops a show schedule (typically six weeks out), technically engineers each show, and then distributes the podcast and show notes through email and social media. We've been blessed to have had two superb producers for The Good Catholic Life - first, Rick Heil, and now Dom Bettinelli. We accept the situation of the budget constraints and express gratitude for the funding and the partnership that has allowed 750 shows to be broadcast. All 750 episodes and podcasts for The Good Catholic Life will continue to be available on TheGoodCatholicLife.com. In July, Dom will be joining the staff at the Walpole/Sharon collaborative led by Father Chip Hines, host of our Friday shows. Dom and Father Chip hope to continue to chart a course of innovation in the use of media communication tools in the new evangelization. Catholic radio programming changes lives, as the many testimonials WQOM has received attest. Local programs like The Good Catholic Life have added a strong component to Catholic radio programming. Leaders of WQOM care deeply about local programming. We hope that through increased contributions to WQOM that it eventually will be able to fund new local programs, perhaps even a relaunch of The Good Catholic Life. The Good Catholic Life would never have been able to make the 750 episode milestone were it not for the commitment of so many: Fr. Chris O'Connor, Fr. Matt Williams, Susan Abbott, Fr. Mark O'Connell, Fr. Chip Hines, Michael Lavigne, Fr. Roger Landry, Gregory Tracy, George Martell, Karla Goncalves, Anna Johnson, Stacia Morabito and Rick Heil. All are invited to tune in for the final broadcast on June 20. Thank you so much for listening. Scot

Today's topics: Deacon Chris and Jen Connelly Summary of today's show: When a man becomes a permanent deacon, it's a calling not just for him, but also for his whole family. Scot Landry is joined by Deacon Chris Connelly and his wife, Jennifer, to discuss the life of a permanent deacon, how it affects their family life, and their life together that led to the call to the diaconate. They also give their advice to couples who may be considering this path and are discerning whether this is their call. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry Today's guest(s): Deacon Christopher Connelly and Jennifer Connelly Links from today's show: A Special Message from Scot Landry as posted on : On Friday June 20, The Good Catholic Life will air its 750th new episode. Those of us who have collaborated on this new evangelization outreach consider it a great milestone. We are so grateful that so many Catholics have tuned in to hear The Good Catholic Life over these past 39 months to hear us interview Catholic leaders, promote Catholic events, discuss Catholic news, and share experiences living our Catholic faith. This 750th program will also be its last. Because of a tight budget situation at iCatholic Media, and also at the Archdiocese of Boston and at WQOM, there is no longer the funding for a producer for The Good Catholic Life. From the initial launch of The Good Catholic Life on Ash Wednesday 2011, it has been a partnership: WQOM provided the airtime, the Archdiocese provided space for the studio, benefactors paid for the cost of the equipment and studio wiring, and iCatholic Media paid for the salary of the show producer. The producer has been the MVP of our team, because he selects topics, invites guests, prepares materials for the hosts to read, develops a show schedule (typically six weeks out), technically engineers each show, and then distributes the podcast and show notes through email and social media. We've been blessed to have had two superb producers for The Good Catholic Life - first, Rick Heil, and now Dom Bettinelli. We accept the situation of the budget constraints and express gratitude for the funding and the partnership that has allowed 750 shows to be broadcast. All 750 episodes and podcasts for The Good Catholic Life will continue to be available on TheGoodCatholicLife.com. In July, Dom will be joining the staff at the Walpole/Sharon collaborative led by Father Chip Hines, host of our Friday shows. Dom and Father Chip hope to continue to chart a course of innovation in the use of media communication tools in the new evangelization. Catholic radio programming changes lives, as the many testimonials WQOM has received attest. Local programs like The Good Catholic Life have added a strong component to Catholic radio programming. Leaders of WQOM care deeply about local programming. We hope that through increased contributions to WQOM that it eventually will be able to fund new local programs, perhaps even a relaunch of The Good Catholic Life. The Good Catholic Life would never have been able to make the 750 episode milestone were it not for the commitment of so many: Fr. Chris O'Connor, Fr. Matt Williams, Susan Abbott, Fr. Mark O'Connell, Fr. Chip Hines, Michael Lavigne, Fr. Roger Landry, Gregory Tracy, George Martell, Karla Goncalves, Anna Johnson, Stacia Morabito and Rick Heil. All are invited to tune in for the final broadcast on June 20. Thank you so much for listening. Scot P.S. WQOM will begin airing Kresta in the Afternoons at 4pm on 6/23. We encourage you to continue to listening to Catholic radio during the 4pm hour.

Today's topics: Understanding Pope St. John Paul II Summary of today's show: Pope St. John Paul II was one of the greatest minds of history, not just the 20th century, and was a great philosopher and theologian. Dr. Richard Spinello joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor to discuss the saint's teachings, especially his personalist philosophy from before he was elected pope, most clearly found in the book “Love and Responsibility”. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Dr. Richard Spinello Links from today's show: A Special Message from Scot Landry as posted on : On Friday June 20, The Good Catholic Life will air its 750th new episode. Those of us who have collaborated on this new evangelization outreach consider it a great milestone. We are so grateful that so many Catholics have tuned in to hear The Good Catholic Life over these past 39 months to hear us interview Catholic leaders, promote Catholic events, discuss Catholic news, and share experiences living our Catholic faith. This 750th program will also be its last. Because of a tight budget situation at iCatholic Media, and also at the Archdiocese of Boston and at WQOM, there is no longer the funding for a producer for The Good Catholic Life. From the initial launch of The Good Catholic Life on Ash Wednesday 2011, it has been a partnership: WQOM provided the airtime, the Archdiocese provided space for the studio, benefactors paid for the cost of the equipment and studio wiring, and iCatholic Media paid for the salary of the show producer. The producer has been the MVP of our team, because he selects topics, invites guests, prepares materials for the hosts to read, develops a show schedule (typically six weeks out), technically engineers each show, and then distributes the podcast and show notes through email and social media. We've been blessed to have had two superb producers for The Good Catholic Life - first, Rick Heil, and now Dom Bettinelli. We accept the situation of the budget constraints and express gratitude for the funding and the partnership that has allowed 750 shows to be broadcast. All 750 episodes and podcasts for The Good Catholic Life will continue to be available on TheGoodCatholicLife.com. In July, Dom will be joining the staff at the Walpole/Sharon collaborative led by Father Chip Hines, host of our Friday shows. Dom and Father Chip hope to continue to chart a course of innovation in the use of media communication tools in the new evangelization. Catholic radio programming changes lives, as the many testimonials WQOM has received attest. Local programs like The Good Catholic Life have added a strong component to Catholic radio programming. Leaders of WQOM care deeply about local programming. We hope that through increased contributions to WQOM that it eventually will be able to fund new local programs, perhaps even a relaunch of The Good Catholic Life. The Good Catholic Life would never have been able to make the 750 episode milestone were it not for the commitment of so many: Fr. Chris O'Connor, Fr. Matt Williams, Susan Abbott, Fr. Mark O'Connell, Fr. Chip Hines, Michael Lavigne, Fr. Roger Landry, Gregory Tracy, George Martell, Karla Goncalves, Anna Johnson, Stacia Morabito and Rick Heil. All are invited to tune in for the final broadcast on June 20. Thank you so much for listening. Scot P.S. WQOM will begin airing Kresta in the Afternoons at 4pm on 6/23. We encourage you to continue to listening to Catholic radio during the 4pm hour.

Today's topics: A Catholic Chaplain at Harvard Becomes A Chaplain to Marines in Afghanistan Summary of today's show: For the past three years Fr. Matt Westcott has been a full-time chaplain to the Catholic student association at Harvard University, providing spiritual guidance to some of the best and brightest intellectuals from around the world. Now he is turning to a very different mission field as he prepares to deply to Afghanistan as a US Navy chaplain serving with the US Marines in that country. Fr. Westcott joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss his experience at Harvard, including the recent response to the planned Black Mass, and his decision to volunteer to go to Afghanistan as a chaplain. Also, a special message from Scot Landry regarding the future of The Good Catholic Life. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Fr. Matt Westcott Links from today's show: A Special Message from Scot Landry as posted on : On Friday June 20, The Good Catholic Life will air its 750th new episode. Those of us who have collaborated on this new evangelization outreach consider it a great milestone. We are so grateful that so many Catholics have tuned in to hear The Good Catholic Life over these past 39 months to hear us interview Catholic leaders, promote Catholic events, discuss Catholic news, and share experiences living our Catholic faith. This 750th program will also be its last. Because of a tight budget situation at iCatholic Media, and also at the Archdiocese of Boston and at WQOM, there is no longer the funding for a producer for The Good Catholic Life. From the initial launch of The Good Catholic Life on Ash Wednesday 2011, it has been a partnership: WQOM provided the airtime, the Archdiocese provided space for the studio, benefactors paid for the cost of the equipment and studio wiring, and iCatholic Media paid for the salary of the show producer. The producer has been the MVP of our team, because he selects topics, invites guests, prepares materials for the hosts to read, develops a show schedule (typically six weeks out), technically engineers each show, and then distributes the podcast and show notes through email and social media. We've been blessed to have had two superb producers for The Good Catholic Life - first, Rick Heil, and now Dom Bettinelli. We accept the situation of the budget constraints and express gratitude for the funding and the partnership that has allowed 750 shows to be broadcast. All 750 episodes and podcasts for The Good Catholic Life will continue to be available on TheGoodCatholicLife.com. In July, Dom will be joining the staff at the Walpole/Sharon collaborative led by Father Chip Hines, host of our Friday shows. Dom and Father Chip hope to continue to chart a course of innovation in the use of media communication tools in the new evangelization. Catholic radio programming changes lives, as the many testimonials WQOM has received attest. Local programs like The Good Catholic Life have added a strong component to Catholic radio programming. Leaders of WQOM care deeply about local programming. We hope that through increased contributions to WQOM that it eventually will be able to fund new local programs, perhaps even a relaunch of The Good Catholic Life. The Good Catholic Life would never have been able to make the 750 episode milestone were it not for the commitment of so many: Fr. Chris O'Connor, Fr. Matt Williams, Susan Abbott, Fr. Mark O'Connell, Fr. Chip Hines, Michael Lavigne, Fr. Roger Landry, Gregory Tracy, George Martell, Karla Goncalves, Anna Johnson, Stacia Morabito and Rick Heil. All are invited to tune in for the final broadcast on June 20. Thank you so much for listening. Scot P.S. WQOM will begin airing Kresta in the Afternoons at 4pm on 6/23. We encourage you to continue to listening to Catholic radio during the 4pm hour.

Today's topics: Br. Rex Anthony: The Hermit of the Little Portion Summary of today's show: A hermit isn't just a medieval figure of a nearly feral man living in a cave away from society. In fact, there are hermits in the Catholic Church today, including Br. Rex Anthony, a Franciscan hermit living in the Diocese of Portland, who joins Fr. Chip Hines and Michael Lavigne to discuss what exactly a hermit is, the difference between religious orders and hermits, and the story of how he went from being a non-practicing Protestant and firefighter to a Catholic hermit living a life of simplicity and joy in Christ. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Michael Lavigne Today's guest(s): Br. Rex Anthony Links from today's show:

Today's topics: The Protestant' Dilemma Summary of today's show: Asa convert to the Catholic faith, Devin Rose knew what it was like to argue against Catholic beliefs from a Protestant perspective. To help others looking at the Catholic Church from that same perspective, Devin wrote the book “The Protestant's Dilemma”, which takes objections to Catholic beliefs and tenets to their logical conclusion and shows why they fail to stack up against what Catholics believe. Devin joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss how he moved first from agnosticism to Evangelical Christianity and then to the Catholic faith; began the apostolate of arguing for the Catholic faith online through his blog; self-published his first book encapsulating that work; and then re-published it through Catholic Answers. They also examine some of the common Protestant arguments and the Catholic answers to them about the papacy, Tradition, the Bible, and sacraments. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Devin S. Rose Links from today's show: Buy the book:

Today's topics: Bill Donaghy and the Theology of the Body Summary of today's show: The Theology of the Body was the life work of PopeSt. Paul II, a way of summarizing the Church's teachings for the modern age. Bill Donaghy of the Theology of the Body Institute joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to explain what the Theology of the Body is, how it describes how we are both body and soul and how both are vital to our path to holiness; how the theology came to be in the midst of a century in which the body has been denigrated; the importance of Humanae Vitae to St. John Paul's theology; and how we can live out this teaching in practical ways in our own lives. They also discuss the upcoming Theology of the Body Congress in Philadelphia in July. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Bill Donaghy of the Theologyof the Body Institute Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Mary's Meals Feeding 900,000 Schoolchildren per Day Summary of today's show: From an idea over pints in a pub 20 years ago to feeding 900,000 children in school per day around the world, Mary's Meals is a Scottish-based organization inspired by the Blessed Mother's care for the poor. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, a 2010 CNN Hero award winner, joins Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli to discuss the charity he helped found, how they started by bringing aid to war-torn Bosnia in 1992, then began feeding poor children in school who otherwise would go hungry and without schooling, and now feed 20% of primary school-age children in Malawi and kids in every hemisphere. They also discuss the documentary film “Child 31” that profiles Mary's Meals and the children they benefit. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow Links from today's show: Call them at 800–385–4983

Today's topics: Catholic Motherhood Summary of today's show: With Mother's Day just around the corner, Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli welcome two Catholic moms, Danielle Bean and Pat Gohn, to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, whether for a big bunch of younger kids or watching them head off on their own. In addition to talking about the practical parts of being a mom, but also the spiritual foundations for growing in holiness through the vocation of motherhood. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Danielle Bean and Pat Gohn Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Pope Saint John Paul II Summary of today's show: As we prepare for the canonization of Pope St. John Paul II on Sunday, Fr. Stephen Donohoe and Fr. Matt Williams join Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss the impact of the pope on their lives and vocations, in both his writings and the example of his life. Fr. Donohoe also recounts the near-miraculous circumstances that resulted not just in him being able to travel to Rome for the funeral of John Paul II, but to be able to sit up front in an area reserved for dignitaries. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Fr. Stephen Donohoe and Fr. Matt Williams Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Knights of Malta pilgrimage to Lourdes for the Sick Summary of today's show: Each year, the Knights of Malta make a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, the site of an apparition of the Blessed Mother to St. Bernadette, bringing a group of malades–people afflicted with various ailments–and their caregivers for an experience of spiritual healing, and in some rare cases, even physical healings. Craig Gibson and Joseph Milano of the Knights of Malta in Boston, as well as Susan Kiely, a malade, and her husband Barry, join Fr. Chip Hines and Michael Lavigne to discuss the upcoming pilgrimage, how the grappling with disease and the idea of pilgrimage affect their faith; the logistics of the pilgrimage; and the results that they are seeking. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Michael Lavigne Today's guest(s): Craig Gibson, Joseph Milano, Barry & Susan Kiely Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Caring for Our Priests at the Easter Collection Summary of today's show: The Clergy Health and Retirement Trust collections at Easter and Christmas are the means by which the people of the Archdiocese of Boston show love and concern for their priests who need healthcare or are retiring, providing dignity and a quality of life in their times of need. Craig Gibson and Fr. Dick Messina join Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli to talk about the Clergy Funds, but also about the important roles that priests play in our lives. Craig tells how over 21 years as his pastor, Fr. Dick, has been there for him in his darkest days and happiest days and how they have a true friendship as brothers in Christ. Also, Dom and Fr. Dick find that they have an amazing connection neither of them realized before the show. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Craig Gibson and Fr. Dick Messina Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Nothing Short of a Miracle: God's Healing Power in Modern Saints Summary of today's show: Miracles aren't just something that happened centuries ago, but the Church relies on them even today. Patricia Treece joins Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli today to discuss her book “Nothing Short of a Miracle”, which presents the stories of saints and the miracles attributed to them in life and after death, especially those that have occurred in our lifetime. From the stringent criteria the Church applies to any miracle before approval to sanctity of even “surly” saints, they cover the whole story of the wonderful saints that intercede for us, including Bl. John Paul II, Fulton Sheen, Solanus Casey, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Patricia Treece Links from today's show: at Amazon

Today's topics: The Dignity, Gifts, and Mission of Women Summary of today's show: March is women's history month in the US and Pat Gohn joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to talk about the unique contribution of Catholic women and how the Church's teachings highlight the blessed dignity, beautiful gifts, and bodacious mission of women. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Pat Gohn Links from today's show:

Today's topics: The Sacrament of Confession Summary of today's show: The Sacrament of Confession is everyone's favorite sacrament, or it should be, according to Fr. Chip Hines and Fr. Chris O'Connor, who discuss the sacrament and how it brings about healing of our relationship with God and with one another. They also talk about common fears and misconceptions related to penance, offer tips and guidance, and remind listeners that The Light Is On For You initiative makes Confession available at every parish or collaborative in the Archdiocese on Wednesdays in Lent from 6pm to 8:30pm. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Fr. Chris O'Connor Links from today's show: Open House on Tuesday, March 25, 7pm at the , 149 Washington Street, Brighton.

Today's topics: The Catechism of Hockey Summary of today's show: Sports is often compared to religion, especially in Boston, but Alyssa Bormes in her new book “The Catechism of Hockey” shows how much one sport and the Catholic Church have in common faith. She joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli, along with Boston Bruins fanatic Colleen Donohoe, to talk about the book and the many connections such as major and minor penalties vs. venial and mortal sins; the confessional and the penalty box; the rules and referees and commissioner, and more. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Alyssa Bormes, author of the Catechism of Hockey, and Colleen Donohoe, assistant director of the Respect Life Education office of the Archdiocese of Boston Links from today's show: // //

Today's topics: The Joy of the Gospel and Pope Francis on Preaching Summary of today's show: Homilies and preaching were a surprise component of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) last fall, but his practical words of advice and explanation occupy a substantial portion of the document. Fr. Michael Harrington joins Fr. Chip Hines to talk about the importance of homilies, how priests prepare for them, and how regular parishioners can take the same advice to help them get ready for Mass on Sunday and receive a lot more from what they hear and experience. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Fr. Michael Harrington, Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Making the Case for Life Summary of today's show: Abortion is perhaps the most divisive issue in American life today and Trent Horn joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss his new DVD “Making the Case for Life”, in which he shows how we can all talk about abortion, not just with pro-choice activists, but also with those in our families and communities who aren't themselves pro-life. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Trent Horn Links from today's show:

Today's topics: 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage Summary of today's show: On Valentine's Day, it's appropriate to look at the book “101 Tips for a Happier Marriage”, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes. They join Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss the book's tips that offer simple ways for couples to grow closer, including the favorites from both perspectives of the married man and the celibate. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes Links from today's show:

Today's topics: St. Peter's Bones Summary of today's show: For 2,000 years the bones of St. Peter were believed to be buried under the Vatican basilica that bears his name, but until the latter half of the 20th century no one really knew for sure. Author Thomas Craughwell explores this archeological and faith mystery in his new book “St. Peter's Bones” and he joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss what could be the plot of an Indiana Jones movie. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Thomas Craughwell, author and historian Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools Office Summary of today's show: To finish Catholic Schools Week, Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines welcome Mary Moran, Chris Flieger, and Jim Walsh of the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese to discuss the ministry of Catholic schools throughout the year and the opportunity to highlight that work this week every year. They discuss the mission of Catholic schools and how they differ from other schools in that they bring the Gospel to their classrooms, as well as the reason for the popularity of the Catholic school option even in towns with very good public schools. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines Today's guest(s): Links from today's show:

Today's topics: Catholic Schools Week: Lowell Catholic High School Summary of today's show: Lowell Catholic High School is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and during Catholic Schools Week, Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines are joined by Maryellen DeMarco, the principal; Nicole Sharpe, dean of advancement; and Adrian Lambert, a senior, to talk about the family atmosphere of the school, how it draws students from across the Merrimack region, their relationship with the Xaverian Brothers order, the accomplishments of their sports programs, and the special anniversary Mass with Cardinal Seán this week. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines Today's guest(s): Maryellen DeMarco, Nicole Sharpe, and Adrian Lambert of Lowell Catholic High School Links from today's show: