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Celebrating the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell explore the head of the Holy Family as a model of all who work in any discipline. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on A.I. and counseling, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics.

Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell explore the head of the Holy Family as a model of all who work in any discipline. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. ***** St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics “Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist. You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.” ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for dealing with anxiety. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss the Holy Week food tradition of hot cross buns, and Gary Michuta with more ways to understand the context of the events recorded in Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for dealing with anxiety. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss the Holy Week food tradition of hot cross buns, and Gary Michuta with more ways to understand the context of the events recorded in Scripture. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Pope St. John Paul II O God, You are our Creator . You are good and Your mercy knows no bounds . To You arises the praise of every creature. O God, You have given us an inner law by which we must live. To do Your will is our task . To follow Your ways is to know peace of heart. To You we offer our homage . Guide us on all the paths we travel upon this earth. Free us from all the evil tendencies which lead our hearts away from Your will . Never allow us to stray from You. O God, judge of all humanity, help us to be included among Your chosen ones on the last day. O God, Author of peace and justice, give us true joy and authentic love, and a lasting solidarity among peoples. Give us Your everlasting gifts. Amen. ***** Dr. George Harne and Dr. John Kirwan can be found through their work with The Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership at Christendom College. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more Lenten recipes. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Biblical origins of the Jubilee year. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more Lenten recipes. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Biblical origins of the Jubilee year. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Fatima Prayer to the Trinity Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, and I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference with which He Himself is offended. And, through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners. ***** Fr Donald Haggerty’s new book is The Hour of Testing Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Albrëcht, David Száraz, Gary Michuta respond to Gavin Ortlund on whether St. Jerome eventually accepted the Roman Catholic Old Testament. 

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Rita Heikenfeld about more meatless recipe ideas for Lent. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to discuss the Temple and Christ's body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Rita Heikenfeld about more meatless recipe ideas for Lent. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers Father, keep us from vain strife of words.Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!Preserve us in a true and undefiled faithso that we may hold fast to thatwhich we professed when we were baptizedin the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,that we may have Thee for our Father,that we may abide in Thy Sonand in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON AND BASIL, TOPPED WITH SALMON AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS This is so yummy, and if you don’t have capers, no worries. They do lend a briny, sort of salty flavor which we love. Ingredients: Spaghetti 1/2 pound whole-wheat or regular spaghettiSeveral handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves, arugula, mixed greens – whatever – a good two cups or so 1 large clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling1-2 teaspoons dried basil 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 1-3 tablespoons capers, rinsed – I used a generous 1 tablespoon and smooshed them down a bit1/2 teaspoon ea salt and pepper, plus more for seasoning Fish 1 tablespoon olive oil3-4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon For garnish: toasted bread crumbs and Parmesan Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Right before it’s done, stir in greens to let them wilt a little bit. Now while the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, stir together minced garlic, olive oil, basil, capers and lemon juice. Set aside until pasta is done. Meanwhile, cook the salmon. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil into a nonstick pan and get it hot over medium heat. Season fish to taste, then cook a couple minutes or so on each side – it won’t take long to cook. I usually let it cook to what I call the “cook line” before turning – look at the side of the fish and when it’s cooked halfway up, then turn. Don’t overcook!! After pasta is done, drain – just use tongs to pull the pasta and greens out of the water and let a little water cling to it – helps moisten the sauce. Put in large bowl, then add the garlic, olive oil, basil, capers and lemon juice. Toss and add salt and pepper. Drizzle with a bit more oil. Put on plates and serve salmon on top. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and Parmesan. How to toast bread crumbs: Just heat a tiny bit of butter or olive oil in a skillet, stir in fresh bread crumbs until golden, stirring all the while. This only takes a couple of minutes. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share meatless Lenten recipe ideas. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share thoughts on Theology of the Body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share meatless Lenten recipe ideas. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to share thoughts on Theology of the Body. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE 1 pound elbow macaroni or your favorite short pasta. 4 cups/1 pound sharp cheddar cheese 2-1/2 cups whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream (or sub in all milk) 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder – optional but good – we like it To give it a kick – couple shakes cayenne powder or flakes. I usually add this after macaroni & cheese has finished cooking, so that I can scoop out some macaroni & cheese before adding it for those who don’t like heat. Instructions Cook macaroni per package instructions for al dente BUT make sure not to overcook the pasta, as it will cook more once placed in the slow cooker. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray or use a cooking bag. Turn on low and set timer for 2-1/2 hours then add the macaroni to the cooker. Add milk and cream to macaroni and stir to combine. Reserve 1-1/2 cups cheese for the last part of the recipe. Add the remaining cheese (2-1/2 cups) to cooker and stir. Add butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the macaroni and stir to combine. Place the lid on cooker and continue to cook for two hours on low, stirring occasionally. After the 2 hour mark, add the reserved cheese over the top of the macaroni and place the lid back on the slow cooker. Cook the mac and cheese for an additional 15 minutes or so just until the cheese has melted. Now stir in red pepper. Keep on warm setting until ready to serve. Tips: Can I use different cheese to make the recipe? American cheese and Velveeta cheese. They melt really well, and you end up with a very creamy cheese sauce. For a spicier flavor, use pepper jack cheese. You can also add a little parmesan cheese (or Romano) to give mac and cheese a little boost of flavor. Can I add other ingredients to the mac and cheese? How about broccoli or peas? Cook them before adding at the last minute. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story: GK Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to provide updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Rita Hiekenfeld with Mardi Gras recipes, Dr. John Bersgma with more Biblical background on the concept of Jubilee, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for priests O Jesus, I pray Thee for Thy faithful and fervent priests; for Thy unfaithful and tepid priests; for Thy priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for Thy tempted priests; for Thy lonely priests; for Thy dying priests; for the souls of Thy priests in purgatory. But above all I commend to Thee the priests dearest to me; the priest who baptized me; the priests who absolved me from my sins; the priests at whose Masses I assisted, and who gave me Thy Body and Blood in Holy Communion; the priests who taught and instructed me, or helped and encouraged me; all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way, particularly N. O Jesus, keep them all close to Thy Heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: EASY CINNAMON SWIRL KING CAKE FOR MARDI GRAS This cinnamon scented cake is a good keeper at room temperature, covered. Now you can also wait until the cake cools and then carefully make a little hole to push the baby in before you frost the cake if you don’t want to bake plastic….. Ingredients Cake:1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 oz.1 box vanilla instant pudding mix, 4 serving size1 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons favorite neutral oil1-1/3 cups water2 large eggs1 plastic baby – optionalStreusel – combine together1/2 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, light or dark1/2 cup nuts, chopped – optional but good1 tablespoon cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees,Grease and flour 10” tube or Bundt pan.On low speed in mixer or by hand, blend cake mix, pudding mix, water and eggs.Beat either 2 minutes on medium speed or vigorously by hand.Spread 3/4 of the batter evenly in prepared pan.Sprinkle 2/3 cup streusel mixture over batter in pan.Spread remaining batter over streusel.Top with reserved streusel. Swirl into batter with a knife.Push baby in and keep it away from sides of the pan.Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Check after 40 minutes.After removing from oven, take a knife or offset spatula and run it around the edges of the pan, including center. Let cool 15-20 minutes before frosting. Drizzle cooled cake with confectioner’s sugar glaze, then while glaze is still wet, sprinkle each section with the colored sugars: purple for justice, green for faith and yellow for power. MASTER RECIPE: CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR GLAZE Whisk together:1 cup confectioner’s sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon water or more as needed ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Dr. Jared Ortiz, author of The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Commentary Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Scriptural basis for the Jubilee year, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share updates on the health of Pope Francis. Guests include Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the Scriptural basis for the Jubilee year, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Suscipe Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA Thirty Minute Vegetable Soup Need a hearty, easy and tummy filling soup for supper or to tote to lunch? Here’s a family favorite. 1 to 1-1/4 pounds ground chuck or round1 generous cup chopped onion1 generous teaspoon garlic1 jar chunky style pasta sauce, 19-28 oz1 quart beef broth, low sodium, fat free1 can chopped tomatoes and chilies, 14.5 oz if you like it spicy (OR 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz if you don’t want it spicy)16-20 oz, frozen soup vegetables, thawed (OR16 oz frozen mixed vegetables, thawed)Handful of fresh greens – spinach, chard, bok choy, escarole, etc. – optional but good Cheddar for garnish (opt) Saute meat, onions and garlic. Drain fat. Add everything else but spinach and cheese. For the pasta sauce, don’t add it all – go to taste. Bring to a boil. Lower to simmer 20 minutes or so until vegetables are tender. Toss in greens and cook 1 minute. Makes 8-10 generous servings. Tony Palazzolo’s version of Frisch’s vegetable soup “A result of over a dozen attempts, and I think it is very close to Frisch’s”, Tony, Anderson Township, wrote when he sent me this recipe a long time ago….. 4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup onion, diced1/2 cup ea. diced: carrots, celery1/2 cup ea. frozen vegetables: peas, corn, cut green beans, baby lima beans (can use canned baby limas)1 can, 14.5 oz, diced tomatoes with juice2 quarts beef broth1 quart water1/2 teaspoon ea. thyme, garlic powder3/4 teaspoon black pepper1 cup potato, diced1/4 cup pearl barley1/4 cup long grain riceSalt to taste In a large soup pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until onion is soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add rest of ingredients except potato, rice and barley. Bring to boil and lower to simmer partially covered for 30-45 minutes. Add potato, rice and barley, bring back to boil, lower to simmer, partially covered, for another 30 minutes or until potato, rice and barley are done. Add salt and pepper. More recipes from Rita at abouteating.com. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of Bl. James Miller! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how this missionary from Wisconsin came to be recognized for his holiness and leadership. Guests include Gary MIchuta from Hands On Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating to discuss Bible foods and herbs. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of Bl. James Miller! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how this missionary from Wisconsin came to be recognized for his holiness and leadership. Guests include Gary MIchuta from Hands On Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating to discuss Bible foods and herbs. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Intercession of Bl. James Miller O faithful Shepherd, Blessed Brother James Miller, FSC, as a Christian Brother and Lasallian missionary, you tilled the soil with your hands and invited Jesus Christ to till the soil of your soul. You became a sign of the love of Christ, the Good Shepherd for your students, and blessed their lives by your ministry. You stood firm and did not run from danger, bringing glory to God, His Church, your Lasallian family, and your martyrdom. Blessed Brother James, obtain from the heart of Jesus (make your request here), and pray for me, that I too may be a sign of Christ’s love. Teach me to faithfully till the soil of this life in this reality given to me by our Father, unafraid to stay with those God has given me, no matter the cost. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA Jane’s deluxe sugar cookies with sparkling sugar Ingredients:1 cup salted butter, softened (if using unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon salt)1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarSparkling coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional) Instructions:Beat together butter, and salt if using, confectioners’ sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extracts until mixture is fluffy.Whisk together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.Slowly blend in flour mixture with butter mixture. Dough will be very soft and must be chilled before baking.Roll dough out 1/4” thick between plastic wrap or parchment paper (sprinkle wrap with a bit of flour to prevent sticking) and chill in refrigerator from an hour to a day or 2.Preheat oven to 350.Remove dough from wrap and lay on lightly floured surface. Sprinkle top of dough very lightly with flour.Cut cookies out with favorite cutter. Reroll as necessary.Place an inch apart on ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets.If you like, sprinkle with coarse or sanding sugar. If you’re going to frost them after they cool, don’t sprinkle with sugar.Bake 7-9 minutes or so until edges barely start to turn golden. The longer they bake the crisper they become after cooling.Yield depends. I got a good dozen and one half from a medium heart cookie cutter. Simple glazeWhisk together 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3-4 tablespoons of water. Buttercream frostingBeat together 1 cup softened butter with 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla.Add 4 cups confectioners’ sugar gradually, beating as you go to mix well.Add up to 1/4 cup heavy cream, again beating as you go and continue to beat until light and fluffy. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss remedies for loneliness in a social media-driven world. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Jerome’s Prayer for God’s Mercy O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You for ever and ever with those who are there. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: WINTER TABOULEH Ingredients 1 cup bulghur cracked wheat, #2 grind 1 – 2 containers grape tomatoes, cut up small 3-4 green onions, sliced thin, green and white part both 1 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped fine 1/2 or more English cucumber, unpeeled, chopped fine 1 bell pepper, chopped fine Several radishes, sliced thin or chopped fine (optional) Cumin to taste — start with 1 teaspoon Dried mint and basil to taste — start with 1 teaspoon each Salt and pepper 1/4 cup oil Lemon juice to taste Instructions Place wheat in bowl and rinse under cool water three times. (Why 3 times? Because my Mom said so!). Leave a thin veil of water after the third rinse on top to soften wheat. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, until water is absorbed and wheat is tender. It should be a little firm but still chewable. If not, add a bit more water and let sit a tad longer. Squeeze remaining liquid out. Add all vegetables and parsley in bowl, mixing gently. Add cumin, mint, basil, salt and pepper and mix. Add wheat, and mix. Add oil and mix. Taste for seasonings. Add lemon juice to taste. ***** Bill Schmitt is online at onword.net. Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Marianne Cope! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss her extraordinary work with the lepers of Hawaii. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more winter comfort food recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. Marianne Cope! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss her extraordinary work with the lepers of Hawaii. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more winter comfort food recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** St. Marianne Cope Prayer Lord Jesus, you who gave us your commandment of love of God and neighbor, and identified yourself in a special way with the most needy of your people, hear our prayer. Faithful to your teaching, St. Marianne Cope loved and served her neighbor, especially the most desolate outcast, giving herself generously and heroically for those afflicted by leprosy. She alleviated their physical and spiritual sufferings, thus helping them to accept their afflictions with patience. Her care and concern for others manifested the great love you have for us. Through her merits and intercession, grant us the favor which we confidently ask of you so that the people of God, following the inspiration of her life and apostolate, may practice charity towards all according to your word and example. Amen. Source: St. Marianne Cope Shrine and Museum, Syracuse, NY ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: GARLIC PARM CHICKEN BITES INGREDIENTS 1 generous tablespoon minced garlic (3 large cloves) or more to taste Parmesan cheese, grated fine OR (about 1/3 cup OR 1/3 cup store-bought grated fine – my preference for this recipe), plus more for serving 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided – if using salted reduce salt to 3/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Cut boneless chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl, add salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden-brown and the chicken easily releases from the bottom of the pan, about 4 minutes. Toss and cook until golden-brown on the second side and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet and repeat cooking the remaining chicken. Transfer to the same plate. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, chicken, and any accumulated juices on the plate to the skillet. Cook until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant, only about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the Parmesan cheese, and toss to coat. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired. ***** Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some cold and flu home remedies using ingredients mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the feast of St. Joseph Vaz. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share cold and flue home remedies using ingredients mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the feast of St. Joseph Vaz. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen. ***** REMEDIES FROM RITA EASY IMMUNE BOOSTING ORANGE JUICE Ingredients:1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice1/4 teaspoon each: powdered turmeric and ginger Instructions:Whisk or shake everything together. Citrus contains vital vitamin C for immunity.Turmeric and ginger are powerful anti-inflammatories and ginger is tummy soothing. ***** FEVER BUSTIN’ CHILLED PUNCH Cooling when you’re feverish and your throat is sore. Ingredients:Equal amounts of each: all natural (no added sugar) fruit punch, pineapple juice and cranberry pomegranate juice. Instructions:Just stir juices together and chill before drinking. Punch contains several fruit juices, including apple and grape which have antioxidant qualities.Pineapple juice is good for sore throats. (My mom used to give us pineapple juice for sore throats) Cranberries and pomegranates are good digestive juices ***** SIMPLE GINGER TEA WITH CINNAMON Raw honey is mentioned over 50 times in the Bible – remember ” a land flowing with milk and honey …” in Exodus. (Exodus 3:8). Raw, organic honey has antibacterial and antioxidant qualities. Avoid giving honey to babies under the age of 1 year. Ingredients:2 cups waterFresh ginger to taste – start with a couple tablespoons chopped or smashed ginger rootLemon juiceCinnamon – 1 stick or couple shakes of powdered (optional)Sweetener to tasteInstructionsBring water to a boil, stir in ginger and cinnamon.Cover and let steep 5 minutes or so.Strain, add lemon juice and sweetener. Ginger is tummy-soothing and anti-inflammatory.Citrus contains vital vitamin C for immunity.Cinnamon packs an anti-oxidant punch.Honey has anti-bacterial properties. ***** Clement Harrold is online at stpaulcenter.com. Brady Stiller, author of Your Life is a Story Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about why so many New Year's resolution plans fail, and how to prevent that from happening. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld on soups and stews in the Bible, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about why so many New Year’s resolution plans fail, and how to prevent that from happening. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer of Pope Clement XI Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith.I trust in you: strengthen my trust.I love you: let me love you more and more.I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow. I worship you as my first beginning,I long for you as my last end,I praise you as my constant helper,And call on you as my loving protector. Guide me by your wisdom,Correct me with your justice,Comfort me with your mercy,Protect me with your power. I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you;My words: to have you for their theme;My actions: to reflect my love for you;My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory. I want to do what you ask of me:In the way you ask,For as long as you ask,Because you ask it. Lord, enlighten my understanding,Strengthen my will,Purify my heart,and make me holy. Help me to repent of my past sinsAnd to resist temptation in the future.Help me to rise above my human weaknessesAnd to grow stronger as a Christian. Let me love you, my Lord and my God,And see myself as I really am:A pilgrim in this world,A Christian called to respect and loveAll whose lives I touch,Those under my authority,My friends and my enemies. Help me to conquer anger with gentleness,Greed by generosity,Apathy by fervor.Help me to forget myselfAnd reach out toward others. Make me prudent in planning,Courageous in taking risks.Make me patient in suffering, unassuming in prosperity. Keep me, Lord, attentive at prayer,Temperate in food and drink,Diligent in my work,Firm in my good intentions. Let my conscience be clear,My conduct without fault,My speech blameless,My life well-ordered.Put me on guard against my human weaknesses.Let me cherish your love for me,Keep your law,And come at last to your salvation. Teach me to realize that this world is passing,That my true future is the happiness of heaven,That life on earth is short,And the life to come eternal. Help me to prepare for deathWith a proper fear of judgment,But a greater trust in your goodness.Lead me safely through deathTo the endless joy of heaven. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH PARSLEY LEMON & GARLIC GARNISH8 cups chicken broth1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs4 celery stalks, leaves reserved and stalks thinly sliced1 small onion, diced fairly fine3⁄4 cup jasmine rice (unrinsed)Salt1⁄2 cup fresh parsley leaves1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus up to 1⁄2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)1 small garlic clove1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional BUT so good) InstructionsIn a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the broth, chicken, celery, onion and rice. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice starts to break down and lose its shape, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with a little salt. Meanwhile, finely chop together the parsley leaves, lemon zest and up to 1⁄2 cup celery leaves – if you don’t have any celery leaves, no worries. Transfer to a small bowl, grate the garlic clove into the bowl, season with salt and stir to combine.Remove the chicken from pot and transfer to bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces, then stir it back into the soup. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and season to taste with salt. Stir in the lemon juice a little at a time until the soup is bright but still tastes like chicken. (You may not use the full 1⁄2 cup juice.) Divide the soup among bowls and top with the parsley- lemon mixture. (The soup, minus the lemon juice and parsley mixture, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; the rice will absorb liquid as it sits, so add more chicken broth when reheating. Add the lemon juice and fresh herb garnish just before serving.)Meanwhile, finely chop together the parsley leaves, lemon zest and up to 1⁄2 cup celery leaves. Transfer to a small bowl, grate the garlic clove into the bowl, season with salt and stir to combine. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the parsley- lemon mixture. (The soup, minus the lemon juice and parsley mixture, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; the rice will absorb liquid as it sits, so add more chicken broth when reheating. Add the lemon juice and fresh herb garnish just before serving.) ***** SOUPY LENTIL STEW WITH SPINACH, SMOKED PAPRIKA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER Ingredients1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for garnish1 medium regular onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon regular sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika2 bay leaves1-1/4 cups brown or green lentils1 roasted bell pepper, chopped6 cups broth – I used chickenSalt and pepperFresh spinach — several good handfuls or as much as you like InstructionsHeat oil over medium heat in soup pot.Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.Add cumin, paprika and bay. Cook and stir until fragrant, a couple of minutes.Add lentils, bell pepper and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook, again stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and just starting to fall apart. That took 30 minutes on my stove.Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust seasonings, adding more if you like.Remove bay, stir in spinach until wilted.Drizzle each serving with a bit of olive oil. ***** Rob Judge is online at setonshrine.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of the Presentation of Mary! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to discuss a 12th century Latin hymn about the Presentation, and Steve Ray to reflect more on its theological meaning. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to share more make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of the Presentation of Mary! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to discuss a 12th century Latin hymn about the Presentation, and Steve Ray to reflect more on its theological meaning. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to share more make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. John Fisher's prayer for bishops Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work. The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant, change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones. Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors–watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat–which also shall not fear the threatenings of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will, slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name. By this manner, good Lord, the truth of Thy Gospel shall be preached throughout the world. Therefore, merciful Lord, exercise Thy mercy, show it indeed upon Thy Church. Amen. ***** Sally Read, author of The Mary Pages Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to share more insights to help us better understand Scripture. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to share more insights to help us better understand Scripture. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Prayer for the Dead God our Father,Your power brings us to birth,Your providence guides our lives,and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,their lives change but do not end.I pray in hope for my family,relatives and friends,and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,Who died and now lives,may they rejoice in Your kingdom,where all our tears are wiped away.Unite us together again in one family,to sing Your praise forever and ever. ***** Dr. Daniel Keating worked on the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture for Ezekiel. Info on Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and the Rosary in a Year podcast are online at ascensionpress.com. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to unpack the results of this week's elections. Guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to discuss the different ways the Bible uses the word “until, and Rita Heikenfeld to talk about Christian hospitality in the Bible ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to unpack the results of this week's elections. Guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. Albert the Great Prayer We pray to You, O Lord,who are the supreme Truth,and all truth is from you.We beseech You, O Lord,who are the highest Wisdom,and all the wise depend on You for their wisdom.You are the supreme Joy,and all who are happy owe it to You.You are the Light of minds,and all receive their understanding from You.We love, we love You above all.We seek You, we follow You,and we are ready to serve You.We desire to dwell under Your powerfor You are the King of all. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy All Hallow's Eve! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about the relationship between Halloween and All Saints Day, and how they flow in to November as the month dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy All Hallow's Eve! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about the relationship between Halloween and All Saints Day, and how they flow in to November as the month dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** The Breastplate of St. Patrick I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the Onenessof the Creator of creation. I arise todayThrough the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom. I arise todayThrough the strength of the love of cherubim,In the obedience of angels,In the service of archangels,In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,In the prayers of patriarchs,In the predictions of prophets,In the preaching of apostles,In the faith of confessors,In the innocence of holy virgins,In the deeds of righteous men. I arise today, throughThe strength of heaven,The light of the sun,The radiance of the moon,The splendor of fire,The speed of lightning,The swiftness of wind,The depth of the sea,The stability of the earth,The firmness of rock. I arise today, throughGod's strength to pilot me,God's might to uphold me,God's wisdom to guide me,God's eye to look before me,God's ear to hear me,God's word to speak for me,God's hand to guard me,God's shield to protect me,God's host to save meFrom snares of devils,From temptation of vices,From everyone who shall wish me ill,afar and near. I summon todayAll these powers between me and those evils,Against every cruel and merciless powerthat may oppose my body and soul,Against incantations of false prophets,Against black laws of pagandom,Against false laws of heretics,Against craft of idolatry,Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul;Christ to shield me todayAgainst poison, against burning,Against drowning, against wounding,So that there may come to me an abundance of reward. Christ with me,Christ before me,Christ behind me,Christ in me,Christ beneath me,Christ above me,Christ on my right,Christ on my left,Christ when I lie down,Christ when I sit down,Christ when I arise,Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,Christ in every eye that sees me,Christ in every ear that hears me. I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the Onenessof the Creator of creation. ***** Patti Armstrong writes at ncregister.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Kenneth Howell about the life and witness of one of the most influential of the early Church Fathers. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss beef on Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Kenneth Howell about the life and witness of one of the most influential of the early Church Fathers. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss beef on Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Collect for St. Ignatius of Antioch Almighty ever-living God, who adorn the sacred body of your Church with the confessions of holy Martyrs, grant, we pray, that, just as the glorious passion of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, which we celebrate today, brought him eternal splendor, so it may be for us unending protection. 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. ***** RECIPE FROM RITA: SLOW COOKER MONGOLIAN BEEF Ingredients 2 to 2-1/2 pounds flank steak 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 generous tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon hot red chili flakes 1/2 to 3/4 cup brown sugar – I used dark brown 1/2 cup 1 generous tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup soy sauce or more to taste Cooked rice Green onions, sliced, for garnish Instructions Toss steak with cornstarch to coat evenly. In sprayed slow cooker, place garlic through soy sauce and mix well. Add steak, stir to coat, and cook on high 2-4 hours, until steak is cooked through. Mine was done in 2-1/2 hours. Serve over rice and top with onions. More recipes at abouteating.com. ***** Dr. Kenneth Howell, author of Ignatius of Antioch and Polycarp of Smyrna Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Daniel Comboni! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Ruffino Ezama. of the Comboni Missionaries about the life and witness of one of the greatest modern missionaries of the Church. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Daniel Comboni! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Ruffino Ezama of the Comboni Missionaries about the life and witness of one of the greatest modern missionaries of the Church. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Ignatius of Loyola's Prayer Against Anxiety O Christ Jesus,when all is darknessand we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence,Your love, and Your strength.Help us to have perfect trustin Your protecting loveand strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us,for, living close to You,we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things. ***** Gayle Somers is online at ascensionpress.com. Info on the Oct 19th Men's Eucharistic Procession in Cincinnati is available at facebook.com/HolyNameCincinnati. Info on this year's International Week of Prayer and Fasting is available at iwopf.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome certified herbalist Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more foods from the Bible and share recipes from her kitchen. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the principles of Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome certified herbalist Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more foods from the Bible and share recipes from her kitchen. Other guests include Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the principles of Theology of the Body, and Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for Insomniacs St. Peter Damian, you were an insomniac for a long period of time. You understand how difficult it is to function after a sleepless night, how hard it is to be kind, understanding and loving when you are exhausted, how frustrating it is to be tired and unable to do your best. Please intercede for us before the throne of God and ask that if it be His will, they may be able to sleep at night and no longer suffer from insomnia. If it is not God's will at this time, we ask for the grace to use any sleepless hours as a time of prayer, offering that sleeplessness for the souls who most need God's love and mercy. ***** Patti Armstrong writes at ncregister.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss their witness as twin saints who were both trained as physicians. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta, author of "Behind the Bible: What the Bible Assumes You Already Know."

Happy feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss their witness as twin saints who were both trained as physicians. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta, author of “Behind the Bible: What the Bible Assumes You Already Know.” ***** Collect for the Feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian May you be magnified, O Lord, by the revered memory of your Saints Cosmas and Damian, for with providence beyond words you have conferred on them everlasting glory, and on us, your unfailing help. 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. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Jewish people and early Christians accept the Deuterocanon? Gary Michuta joins us.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the renown expert on the Bible, apologist Gary Michuta. With bucketloads of insight, wisdom, and decades of research and experience Gary explains exactly how the Bible came out of the Catholic Church and why understanding the origins of the Bible is so important when talking to our non-Catholic Christian friends – who love their Bibles!Gary explains the process used to discern which books of the Bible belonged in the Canon, how this began in the very early Church councils, and why the Bibles supported by the Reformers actually removed books that had originally been in the Bible, accepted by all Christians, all along. It's a fascinating and informative look at any extremely important area of apologetics – something at the very core of Protestant Christianity. For more from Gary visit his website where you can buy his fantastic books on this topic. Also check out his fantastic YouTube channel.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Did the Jewish people and early Christians accept the Deuterocanon? Gary Michuta joins us.

Happy feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at her life and witness as one of the most famous Catholics of the 20th century. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

On this memorial of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about John's life and witness and what it meant for him to be the greatest of the prophets. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss what it means for Mary's assumption to culminate in her coronation. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld to talk about eggs in the Bible and their significance, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics with more context to help us understand the Scriptures. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of the Assumption! On today's Holy Day of Obligation, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about what it means that Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more background on the things you need to know to better understand the Bible.

We look at the state of the Church in Latin America with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and Gary Michuta examines how our society Reovlted against Reality.

We look at the state of the Church in Latin America with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and Gary Michuta examines how our society Reovlted against Reality.

How can we fight the tide of insanity and win reality back? Gary Michuta joins us.