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We all inevitably face suffering in our lives, and spiritual director Barbara Lee discusses faith during hardships in her book, “Praying Through Pain: A Scripture Based Journey.”
Many people have questions about heaven, but a listener brings a concern to Father Dave regarding eternal life. John asks, “I have an acquaintance who's scared of eternity. This person believes heaven will be boring, day after day after day…How can I explain heaven and eternity so that this person will look forward to it?”
While broadcasting from Rome, Father Dave, Lino Rulli of SiriusXM's Catholic Channel, and Timothy Cardinal Dolan reflect on Pope Benedict XVI's life following his funeral.
As we remember the life and legacy Pope Benedict XVI, Father Dave and Lino Rulli from SiriusXM's The Catholic Channel travel to Rome for Thursday's funeral Mass.
Is there a question you have about the Catholic Mass that you've always been too embarrassed to ask? Like: When we say, “Only say the word and my soul shall be healed,”...what's “the word”? You're in luck. This week, we're talking to Father Dave Dwyer, the executive director of Busted Halo, a media outreach of the Paulist Fathers, and the author of the new book Mass Class: Your Questions Answered. Zac and Ashley ask Father Dave their own burning questions about the liturgy, what he would say to Catholics who lost their “Mass habit” during the pandemic and how to make sure Mass etiquette does not get in the way of true reverence. In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley talk with Carol Zimmerman, who has worked for Catholic News Service for 30 years reporting on education, health care and the Supreme Court. What will the church in the United States lose when the domestic operations of CNS close on Dec. 30? Finally, it's your last chance to submit questions for Zac and Ashley mailbag episode! Post your questions on Twitter, Facebook, Patreon or to jesuitical@americamedia.org by Monday, Dec. 19. Links from the show: U.S. bishops announce Catholic News Service to cease domestic operations at year's end Catholic News Service provides vital context that secular media misses. Shutting it down is a mistake. Mass Class: Your Questions Answered, by Father Dave Dwyer What's on tap? Pick your poison: Paloma or Negroni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Brett continues to study for his Masters degree in Social Work, he and Father Dave discuss his experience with hands-on training through internships. Brett is completing different levels of supervised hours for this career path, and wonders what experiences are similar for seminarians as they study to become a priest.
As we continue through Advent, a listener asks about the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this liturgical season. Nick wonders, “Is Confession obligatory as it is in Lent? Or are holiday season penance services just making it seem like mandatory Confession is a seasonal thing?”
As we prepare our hearts for Christ's birth, Father Dave welcomes Raymond Arroyo back to the show to discuss his new Christmas book for families, “The Wise Men Who Found Christmas.”
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles. Father Dave reflects on Paul's message to the Ephesians about how we belong to the household of God. Our close relationship with the Lord comes with responsibilities as members of God's house. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-28-22
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave recalls a radio show question about the phrase “Lord, I'm not worthy” that we say during Mass. We are not worthy of God's love, but only he can heal us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-30-22
St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, and Team Busted Halo celebrated her feast day last week with a live performance from Catholic composer and singer-songwriter Francesca LaRosa.
As we prepare our hearts for Advent, Team Busted Halo welcomes back Sister Miriam James Heidland to the show to discuss her new journal, “Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.” Sister Miriam belongs to the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, as well as a popular Catholic speaker and podcast host.
Even when we know how God is calling us, there is often anxiety in the early days of any vocation. After Krista shares her fears as a new mother, Brett expresses similar nervousness as he pursues a Masters degree in Social Work. Krista then asks Father Dave if he was also anxious in his early days as a priest, especially celebrating Mass for the first time.
When reading scripture, there are sometimes stories or verses that can bristle our modern ears. Father Dave takes a deep dive into one of those readings, specifically Ephesians 5:21-33.
While on pilgrimage to France in 2019, Father Dave preached on All Saints' Day about what the Church teaches about these holy men and women that we celebrate today.
A listener named Stephanie emails the show to ask about a common part of a priest's wardrobe. She asks, “When do priests have to wear the collar outside of celebrating Mass? Is it only when representing themselves as part of the Church? Do they have to wear it to the bank, grocery store, [or] movie theater?”
On today's show, Father Dave Dwyer and I talked about my column this week about welcoming our immigrants. This is a pro-life issue. Every human life is sacred.
While Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida nearly a month ago, the storm's effects are far from over. Katie Oldaker of Catholic Charities USA joins the show to discuss the recovery process and how long it often takes.
Most marriages start out harmoniously, but friends of the show and married couple Dr. Edward and Beth Sri join Father Dave to discuss what happens when the honeymoon phase wears off. After decades of involvement in ministry and evangelization, they are now the authors of the new book, “The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life.”
A new Netflix series about Jeffrey Dahmer has garnered attention from viewers as well as criticism from victims' families. A listener asks Father Dave about if the serial killer could gain eternal life. Kim asks, “I saw in an old interview where [Dahmer] admitted he got baptized in a Christian church while in prison. He also stated that he believed Jesus Christ took away all his sins, and that he would be forgiven and go to heaven. Can this be true, even if he was genuinely remorseful?”
Best friend of the show Rabbi Brad Hirschfield joins Father Dave to discuss two of the most important days in the Jewish calendar: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
On today's show, Father Dave Dwyer and I talked about my trip today to the Terence Cardinal Cooke Center. They just opened up a beautiful new center named for Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the divisions in our world, especially with issues regarding race. Friends of the Busted Halo Show Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld help Christians start to heal these wounds in our communities with their new book, “Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations.”
We all try to avoid sin, but sometimes it is hard to determine wrongdoing from healthy behavior. A listener named Fred asks Father Dave, “I'm having trouble wrapping my head around the sin of pride…is [the sin] all pride or just too much pride?” Fred expresses his pride in his work and family, and wonders if that could be considered sinful.
We're back this week with another episode of my show. Father Dave Dwyer and I discussed UN Week in NYC this week. The persecution of the Church throughout the world is top of my mind.
Some listeners of a certain age may still best know Kirk Cameron as the charming Mike Seaver from the 1980s sitcom “Growing Pains.” But since then, he has invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows, and live events. He joins the Busted Halo Show to discuss his latest movie called “Lifemark,” which centers on adoption. Cameron is an executive producer and plays the adoptive father in the film.
A listener named Ray has a question for Father Dave about a recent experience he had during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He asks, “Lately when I go to Confession, the priest does not ask me to say the act of contrition. Is this new?”
While Father Dave normally interviews guests every night on the Busted Halo Show, guest co-host Kathryn Whitaker turns the tables! Kathryn is a Catholic speaker, author, and friend of the show, and Father Dave answers her questions along with ones she crowdsourced from social media.
On today's show, I congratulated Father Dave Dwyer on his promotion to First Councilor for the entire Paulist congregation. I also talked about last Sunday's Synodal Thanksgiving Mass. The synod is the process of following Jesus in and with His Church in a collaborative way. Listen to the podcast here: [link]
Linda Kenyon fills in for Michael Toscano on this Thursday edition of the show. This morning, we discuss Pope Francis' big announcement regarding same sex civil unions with Father Dave Dwyer, host of "The Busted Halo" on SiriusXM's The Catholic Channel. We'll also preview the final presidential debate with correspondent Clayton Neville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(October 5, 2016) Our own Betsy Kerekes was invited to speak on "The Busted Halo Show" with Father Dave Dwyer and Brett Siddell. They're about the new book Betsy and Dr. J just wrote, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.
Hear Father Dave Dwyer, host of the Busted Halo satellite radio show on how he seeks to reconnect young adults with their Catholic faith in this full extended interview from Episode 3 of Catholic Extension. Watch/listen to the full episode at http://videoseries.catholicextension.org
Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. This the homily given by Father Dave Dwyer on the 15th anniversary of his ordination. A homily on humility, if you will. (Preached on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)
Third Sunday of Easter. Have you ever asked "can I get a witness?" Well Jesus kind of has too. Are you a witness? Who is a witness of you? (Preached on Sunday, April 19, 2015, by Father Dave Dwyer)
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. This is from a special mission Father Dave preached in Houston, Texas. This is the fourth and final one of his homilies from there. (Preached on Tuesday, April 2, 2014, St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Houston, Texas) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Channel 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Eastern. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. This is from a special mission Father Dave preached in Houston, Texas. This is the third of his homilies from there. (Preached on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Houston, Texas) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Channel 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent. This is from a special mission Father Dave preached in Houston, Texas. This is the second of his homilies from there. (Preached on Monday, March 31, 2014, St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Houston, Texas) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Channel 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm Eastern. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses an analogy to a cruise ship commercial to make a point about the readings today. (Preached on Sunday, June 9, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Channel 129, Monday through Thursday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm and Fridays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. When is the best time to pray? When is the worst time to pray? Is there such a thing? (Preached on Thursday, June 6, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs. What does it really mean to be a martyr? (Preached on Monday, June 3, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father Dave by-passes a traditional attempt at explaining the Holy Trinity is, and instead delves into regardless of how we think about it, let's consider how we feel about it. (Preached on Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings prove the fact that we all need to read the Bible in it's full context. How will this effect our interpretation? (Preached on Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. What does the term "if I can" really mean? We all can! (Preached on Monday, May 20, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Paul says he is on trial for hope. What does that mean? What does that mean for us? (Preached on Thursday, May 16, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Remember that day you drove a car by yourself for the first time? Well, there is a connection to that feeling to those we hear in the readings today. (Preached on Thursday, May 9, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter. We hear a lot about the Holy Spirit a lot around these times. The Holy Spirit will testify for you - will you testify for the Holy Spirit? (Preached on Monday, May 6, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Somehow Jesus exceeded our most lofty expectations. How is this possible? (Preached on Sunday, May 5, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.
Friday of the Second Week of Lent. What do you thirst for? Whatever it is, you are not alone. (Father Dave Dwyer from a retreat on March 1, 2013)
Father Dave talks with acclaimed actor, writer and executive producer of the Emmy-winning television series "Glee" about his father being a former Paulist seminarian, the success of the show, and the combination of faith and Hollywood. The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius 159, and XM 117, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.sirius.com orwww.xmradio.com to get subscription information.
Father Larry Rice and Father Dave Dwyer discuss the many unique hats hanging on the papal hat rack.