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“If I had a thousand lives to live, I'd want to live every one of them as a priest.” Detroit's new Archbishop Edward Weisenburger visits the podcast studio to share his vocation story with Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee, hosts of the Men of the Hearts podcast. Recording on the historic day of Pope Leo XIV's election, Archbishop Weisenburger reflects on where he was when he heard the news, his past encounters with Popes Benedict XVI and Francis, and his anticipation of receiving the pallium in Rome. He discusses his early call to the priesthood, formative seminary years, ministry across several dioceses, and his advice to young men discerning the priesthood.(0:25) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce a very special guest for this episode, Detroit's new Archbishop Edward Weisenburger. As the episode is being recorded on the day of Pope Leo XIV's election, Archbishop Weisenburger begins by recounting where he was when he heard the joyful news of the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church. (6:06) Archbishop Weisenburger looks back on some of the many ways Pope Francis made a difference in his life as a priest and bishop. He describes his ad limina visits to the Vatican as a bishop to meet with Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. He then looks ahead to his next trip to Rome this summer, when Pope Leo XIV will present him with his pallium—a blessed, thin white band of woolen fabric worn over his shoulders, a symbol of sheep being laid on the shoulders of the shepherd.(16:02) Archbishop Weisenburger expresses his gratitude for the smooth onboarding process following his arrival in the Archdiocese of Detroit. He also touches on the importance of prayer in the life of a priest. The group briefly revisits where they were when they heard the announcement of Pope Leo XIV: Fr. Drew was driving to Sacred Heart Major Seminary and trying not to crash from excitement; Fr. Craig was crowded around a bakery television with other patrons, and Archbishop Weisenburger was stopped by joyous strangers while walking through the airport. (21:38) The group segues to Archbishop Weisenburger's vocation story, which he calls “boring.” The seed was planted very, very early in his life, as he was always intrigued at Mass. He only attended Catholic school for one year, as a second-grader while his dad served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. However, the family was very involved in parish life. He remembers dressing as an altar server for the first time in third grade: “It just hit me. I felt more right in that moment than anything [else] I had done.” (28:54) Archbishop Weisenburger recalls that his life “kind of exploded” in seminary college. He was interested in tennis and racquetball, loved to read, and made friendships that still stand today. The academics were intense, which prepared him well for his subsequent theology studies at the American College of Louvain, a Roman Catholic seminary in Leuven, Belgium. At his first assignment as a priest, he remembers attending Anointing of the Sick calls late at night with his pastor. (38:59) Archbishop Weisenburger recalls visiting home midway through his studies in Belgium, a point at which he decided to go “full speed ahead” toward the priesthood. The group spends some time discussing his calls to become Bishop of Salina, Bishop of Tucson, and Archbishop of Detroit. Then, revisiting his time as a priest in Oklahoma City, Archbishop Weisenburger recalls ministering to the family of Blessed Stanley Rother.(49:38) Archbishop says he is grateful for the twists and turns of his ministry, recalling a pastor who once told him “anything that can be learned in life can be used by God.” He remembers serving alongside religious sisters from Mexico in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. (55:24) Fr. Craig asks if Archbishop Weisenburger feels the prayers of so many people in...

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about the Conclave. We hear a reflection on the sin of avarice. And we hear a poem by GK Chesterton, “By the Babe Unborn,” read by Liz O'Neill.

Location: St Peter's School Canby, MN Preschool Hosts: Fr. John Hayes and Sunshine Diem Guests: Most Reverend John LeVoir, David and Avis Swenson, & Paul DeZeeuw (de ZAY oh)

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about the Gospel of Easter. We hear a reflection on Psalm 51. And we hear a poem by Joseph Plunkett, “I See His Blood Upon the Rose,” read by Paul Kuch.

"If it's a true call from God to become a priest, you're not gonna be able to shake it. He's gonna keep coming for you." Fr. David Kidd, Director of Diocesan Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Toledo, joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood. Looking back, he realizes God started preparing him for the priesthood when he was an altar server in childhood, but his path detoured through college, dating, and a deployment overseas before finally leading him to the doorstep of the Pontifical College Josephinum seminary in Columbus. He shares how five years studying in Rome opened his eyes to the universality and longevity of our faith and offers his advice to men discerning the call to priesthood in their own lives.(0:27) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce their guest this month, Fr. David Kidd, Director of Diocesan Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Toledo. Fr. Drew kicks off the episode by sharing that his parish recently finished The Rescue Project with the community's young adults, spending a few weeks in small groups “unpacking the Lordship of Jesus.” Fr. David then shares some recent blessings in his life. (10:52) Fr. Drew shares some recent events at his parish, including Lenten penance services, Alpha gatherings, and Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger's installation as Archbishop of Detroit. Fr. Craig hosted a discernment weekend attended by men from the Archdiocese of Detroit as well as other nearby dioceses, while also working on an art project he plans to submit to Divine Child High School's upcoming art show.(16:45) Fr. Craig asks for Fr. David's vocation story. Fr. David is the oldest of four children and grew up in Lima, Ohio. He reflects on his experience as an altar server, through which he says God began preparing him for the life of a priest. He first considered the priesthood in senior year of high school, after visiting the Pontifical College Josephinum seminary in Columbus. He became more serious about his discernment in college, shortly before being deployed to Kuwait with the National Guard. (27:49) While in Kuwait, Fr. David regularly attended Mass on base, where a chaplain sensed his possible vocation to the priesthood. While home on R&R, Fr. David finally met with the vocations director and submitted an application to seminary just two days before returning overseas. (37:56) After Fr. David received his Bachelor's in Philosophy in Columbus, his bishop invited him to further his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. He recalls getting a strong sense of the universal Church sharing classes with students from all over the world. He also remembers being in awe visiting churches older than the United States: “People have been living and dying for this faith for a long time.” (50:05) While Fr. David never seriously doubted his vocation during his five years in Rome, he did struggle being away from family without regular visits for so long. This challenge helped him develop his relationship with God, trusting in Him and in His plan—leaning on God rather than on his own abilities. He then offers his advice to men discerning the priesthood: take small steps in your discernment, like developing good prayer habits, getting a spiritual director, visiting a seminary, going on retreat, reading spiritual books, and journaling. “All those little steps along the way bring clarity.”(57:48) Fr. Craig thanks Fr. David for joining, and Fr. David closes the episode with a prayer.

“The priesthood is beautiful. Keep thinking about it. Keep praying about it. It's worth it.” Fr. Pieter vanRooyen, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Ypsilanti and an assistant professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood. Having been raised in a nominally Catholic household, it wasn't until he was in college at Michigan State University that Fr. Pieter first began thinking about the priesthood. He shares how his devout grandmother, a high school friend, and a campus Christian group influenced his growing faith and helped open his eyes to his priestly vocation.(0:27) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce their guest this month, Fr. Pieter vanRooyen, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Ypsilanti and an assistant professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He shares some recent blessings, like participating in Exodus 90 with the men of his parish. Fr. Drew shares his own experiences with Exodus 90. Our hosts and their guest then talk about Fr. Pieter's interest in motorcycles.(8:53) Fr. Craig, who serves as Director of Priestly Vocations for the Archdiocese of Detroit, talks about a recent dinner and evening prayer with Archbishop Vigneron, attended by more than 200 young men discerning the priesthood. Fr. Drew pauses to express gratitude for Archbishop Vigneron's years of ministry and slips in an invitation for Archbishop-designate Weisenburger to be a guest on the podcast after he's installed as Archbishop of Detroit on March 18. (10:22) Fr. Pieter begins sharing his vocation story. He grew up in a nominally Catholic household—he was baptized and received First Communion and Reconciliation, but attended Mass mostly on holidays and was not confirmed as a young teen. When he was in high school, his family moved closer to his devoutly Catholic grandmother, who taught him about the faith and arranged for him to be confirmed. (18:37) Fr. Pieter talks about breaking up with a steady girlfriend and feeling “crushed” by the loss, but ultimately asking himself whether he had “made an idol” of the relationship. He explores the difference between preparing for marriage and casually dating. Even married couples should look to God, not their spouse, as their ultimate source of satisfaction.(22:59) Fr. Pieter enrolled at Michigan State University in the fall of 2001 on a scholarship from the Air Force through ROTC. Within weeks of the semester starting, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks occurred and Fr. Pieter considered dropping out and enlisting. After some thought, he decided to stay in school. He began attending Mass periodically with a suitemate as well as a Bible study. (30:26) Fr. Pieter recalls spending spring break in Panama City, Florida to attend a Campus Crusade for Christ conference, during which students were sent out “two-by-two” to share the Gospel with beach-goers. One fruit of this trip was Fr. Pieter began praying every day: “Jesus, I give this day to you.” He also began to seek answers about his Catholic faith and returned to Reconciliation for the first time since second grade.(42:12) During the summer before his sophomore year, Fr. Pieter lived with his grandmother in Chicago. It was during this time, while at Adoration with his grandmother, that he first asked God what he should do with his life. In response, the thought unexpectedly came into his head to be a priest. Fr. Pieter shares how he initially dismissed the thought but later told his grandmother, who helped connect him with a priest to explore the vocation.(54:07) After a few years of discernment and living in accordance with Church teachings, Fr. Pieter graduated from MSU and entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2004. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lansing six years later. The group spends some time talking about how a...

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about new bishops. We hear a reflection on Saint Francis de Sales. And we hear a poem by Mother Francis Raphael, “Sensible Sweetness,” read by Liz O'Neill.

“Take the next step, whatever that might be.” Fr. Mario Amore joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee to talk about his journey to the priesthood. His path was full of twists and turns, with stops in altar service and music ministry. After applying to Sacred Heart Major Seminary and subsequently delaying enrollment for two years, Fr. Mario finally took “the next step” to answer God's call. (0:26) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Mabee introduce their guest this month, Father Mario Amore, Director of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Detroit who also serves as a priest in solidum for the Resurget Cineribus Family of Parishes, which includes St. Aloysius, Old St. Mary's, and the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Amore reflects on his last few months, including Christmas and the annual SEEK conference. (6:55) Fr. Mario is no stranger to podcasts, having previously hosted the Archdiocese of Detroit's I AM HERE podcast in support of the National Eucharistic Revival. Our hosts join Fr. Mario in a discussion about some of the beautiful stories shared through that effort. Fr. Mario also shares his experience hosting the Certifiably Catholic podcast alongside Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland, current hosts of Archbishop Vigneron's Eyes on Jesus podcast.(12:25) Fr. Drew and Fr. Craig reflect on their last few months. Fr. Drew has been “learning the lay of the land” at his assignment in Novi and recently had dinner with his brother and a longtime friend. Meanwhile, Fr. Craig has been encouraged by increasing attendance at Sacred Heart Major Seminary's recent Discernment Weekends. The group also talks about the significance of altar serving to encourage vocations to the priesthood.(20:12) Fr. Mario shares his vocation story. He attended Catholic school as a child and attended Mass every Saturday evening with his family, “doing whatever I had to do to embarrass [my parents].” Still, he remembers his maternal grandfather predicting that he would become a priest one day. He started serving the parish as an altar server before taking a detour into music ministry as a teenager. Ultimately, his interest in theology led him to explore taking classes at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, which he calls his “first foot in the door” of discerning the priesthood. (33:11) Fr. Mario recalls attending a discernment weekend at Sacred Heart. He was already familiar with the academic experience of the seminary, having taken classes since high school, but his discernment weekend affirmed for him that he could find joy in the brotherhood and community of Sacred Heart. After working in a parish for two more years, Fr. Mario finally decided to apply to become a seminarian—but waited and discerned another two years before officially entering the seminary.(44:53) Fr. Mario talks about his time as a seminarian at Sacred Heart, his ordination in 2015, and celebrating his first Mass at St. Pius X in Southgate on the anniversary of his baptism at the same church. He also touches on what it's like to serve both as a parish priest and Detroit as Director of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He then offers his advice to men considering the priesthood: “Take the next step, whatever that might be.” The episode concludes with a prayer and blessing.

Hosts Fr. Richard Kunst & Hilaire Hauer close out the show by discussing RPR's upcoming banquet in Duluth, MN

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we reflect on the dedication of the Altar. We hear a reflection on the virtue of humor. And we hear a poem by Brian Fink, “The Devil Has No Knees.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about Witness to Love. We hear a reflection on the sixth beatitude, “Blessed are the Pure in Heart.” And we hear a classical guitar piece composed by Antonio Lauro, “Vals Criollo,” played by Kyler McGillicuddy.

“Recognize that the Apostles were just fishermen. They were just tax collectors. They were sinners. They were imperfect, normal dudes like you.” Fr. Pierre Konja joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig and Fr. Drew to talk about his journey to the priesthood for the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle in Detroit. He encourages young men in discernment to “go to the Gospels” and allow themselves to “fall deeply in love with God.”(0:26) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Maybee introduce their guest this month, Father Pierre Konja, a Chaldean priest from the Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle in Detroit. Father shares about the Eparchy, an ecclesiastical province separate from the Archdiocese of Detroit but still in communion with the Holy Father. (4:36) The group discusses vocations work as Father Konja reflects on his time serving as vocations director. He connects the role of the priesthood with fatherhood, particularly for vocations directors who are tasked with helping young men discern and preparing future priests for “the fruitfulness and the challenges and the joys of the priesthood.” Fr. Konja then segues into sharing his own story of discerning his vocation to the priesthood. (7:54) Fr. Konja's journey to the priesthood was straightforward: “I've always loved God. I always went to church, and then fell in love with God, and then I wanted to serve God.” He also shares the advice he gives to seminarians that also applies to everyone seeking their vocation in life: Go to the Eucharist, go to the Word, and go to the Gospels. Fr. Drew and Fr. Craig provide updates on their lives and ministries.(13:10) Conversation turns back to Fr. Konja's early life and vocation story. Born and raised in Detroit, he attended Catholic school and went to church regularly with his family. He felt challenged in his faith while attending University of Detroit Jesuit for high school, but continued to pray and attend daily Mass periodically. The group then talks about the strong culture of faith in the Chaldean community.(19:57) Fr. Konja recalls first considering the priesthood during his junior year of high school, inspired by his theology teacher who first introduced him to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He shares his devotion to Thérèse of Lisieux, especially her “Little Way” spirituality. He recalls going on a pilgrimage to Rome during the summer after graduating from high school, and later attended Oakland University while continuing to discern the priesthood. He ultimately applied and entered the seminary a year later.(29:34) Fr. Konja talks about the diversity of clergy in the Chaldean Church, with some who have immigrated here and others who are American-born. While some may draw distinctions between these groups, Fr. Konja says there is great unity within the clergy community. Father Craig remarks that no two days are the same as a priest, especially as a vocations director. Fr. Konja then talks about the Eastern Catholic Evangelization Center, a lay-run evangelization ministry overseen by the Eparchy.(34:30) The group discusses how Chaldean men are able to join religious orders. There is also a Chaldean women's order called Daughters of Mary Immaculate. They then discuss Marian consecration and the need for every priest to have a relationship with the Blessed Mother. Fr. Konja talks about efforts in his parish to livestream Masses and reach people through social media.(39:01) Fr. Konja talks about spending a year in an Iraqi seminary serving as assistant to the rector and reflects on some of the differences he saw between the Iraqi and American Christian communities. He gives his advice to young men trying to hear the Lord. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to visit a Chaldean church to experience a new expression of our shared faith, and then a prayer and blessing.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Christmas and the Reredos. We hear a reflection on Saint Catherine of Siena. And we listen to a poem by Ben Jonson, “On My First Son,” read by Chris Veneklase.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Thanksgiving and Advent. We hear a reflection on the fifth beatitude, “Blessed are the Merciful.” And we listen to a poem by Anne Bradstreet, “By Night When Others Soundly Slept,” read by Lori Weismantel.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about the month of November. We hear a reflection on the third stage in the spiritual life, "The Unitive Way." And we listen to a song sung by Filomena Castriciano, "Taste the Hidden Sweetness."

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd, with special guest Liz O'Neill In today's episode we talk about the Five First Saturdays devotion. We hear a reflection on the fourth beatitude, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” And we listen to a poem by Brian Fink, “Kidding.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about voting as a Catholic. We hear a reflection on the second stage in the spiritual life, the Illuminative Way. And we listen to a poem by Benjamin Stenlund, “The Woodworker and the Tree.”

“Discernment will always produce a great bouquet of God's glory.” Fr. Jim Kean joins Men of the Hearts hosts Fr. Craig and Fr. Drew to talk about his “cradle Catholic” childhood, serving alongside Mother Teresa, and appreciating the gifts of the priesthood. He encourages young men in discernment to “be not afraid,” because no matter their vocation, it is certain that God has something special in store for them.(0:25) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Maybee introduce their guest this month, Father Jim Kean, who currently serves at St. Joseph the Worker in Lake Orion and St. John Fisher University Chapel in Auburn Hills. Father Jim shares about his summer, including a road trip through Ohio to the National Eucharistic Congress with one of our former guests, Fr. Brian Cokonougher. (7:57) Fr. Drew says he continues to settle in at his new assignment at Holy Family in Novi, where he has already been busy blessing houses and sharing dinner with parish families. Father Craig talks about attending the recent National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors in Minneapolis. (12:09) Fr. Jim talks about his early childhood in Emmett, where his family life centered around the local parish. He was an altar server for many years and also played basketball, football, and baseball. He recalls his father often responded to fights between the five siblings by taking the kids to Confession. (16:36) Fr. Jim first considered the priesthood at a high school party, when a friend asked him about the vocation. He continued on to college at St. Clair Community College, staying involved in his faith by reading about the lives of the saints, training to become a catechist, and lectoring at Mass. Still unsure of God's will for his life, Fr. Jim eventually moved to Miami, Florida to serve with a community following a contemplative approach to Mother Teresa's spirituality. (25:18) Fr. Jim continues his vocation story, sharing how he moved to Rome to serve directly alongside Mother Teresa. He reflects on how her humbling, palpable holiness helped him realize that holiness is universal. During this time, he matured in his exercise of the faith and discovered how living a Christlike example allowed him to feel “fully alive.” (34:16) Shortly after Fr. Jim returned home from Rome, his pastor invited him to a “come and see” weekend at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. (The seminary has three of these discernment weekends coming up in October, January, and March; listeners are encouraged to visit detroitpriestlyvocations.com for more information.) He officially entered seminary the next year and spent the next several years in formation and discernment, before finally being ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1997. (43:50) Fr. Jim shares what he considers to be some of the greatest gifts of the priesthood, including his congregational connection to his parishioners, standing in the person of Christ at the altar, and living in constant union with Jesus Christ. He recalls a moment one summer Sunday afternoon when he was struck by the holiness of the moment and vividly recalled feeling similarly as a child while honoring the Lord's Day with his family. (54:00) The episode concludes with Fr. Jim's advice to young men considering the priesthood. “Be not afraid. Be confident that the Lord has something special in store for you. Discernment will always produce a great bouquet of God's glory.” He then closes the episode with a prayer.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about what is upcoming this fall at the parish. We hear a reflection on Saint Joseph. And we listen to a poem by John Donne, “Deign at My Hands,” read by Susan Ayers.

Location: Duluth, MN Hosts: Fr. Richard Kunst and Cindy Jennings Guests: Marty LaPlante & Rosemary Tarnowski

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about in vitro fertilization. We hear a reflection on the third beatitude, “blessed are the meek.” And we listen to a poem by Francis Thompson, “Heaven and Hell,” read by Craig Galer.

“Whatever my own plans for myself are, [they] are nothing compared to His plan for me.” Fr. Clint McDonell joins Men of Hearts hosts Fr. Craig and Fr. Drew to talk about the people who influenced his priestly discernment, his role as Director of Undergraduate Seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and his love of teaching Latin. He closes the episode with his advice to young men considering the priesthood: Talk, pray, read, and work. (0:26) Hosts Fr. Craig Giera and Fr. Drew Maybee introduce their guest this month, Fr. Clint McDonell. As a member of the Sacred Heart Major Seminary faculty, Fr. McDonell has been preparing for the upcoming academic year while also taking some time to rest. He shares about a recent trip to see friends in South Bend, Indiana, where he celebrated Mass and had lunch with Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla. The conversation then turns to Fr. Clint's love of teaching Latin at Sacred Heart.(13:59) Fr. Drew provides an update on his new assignment at Holy Family Parish in Novi, where he's been struck by how deeply parishioners love the Lord and by what he calls a “good communal connection” between the multicultural congregation. Meanwhile, Fr. Craig has just returned from the annual seminarians' retreat at Manresa with Archbishop Vigneron. (19:49) Fr. Clint is asked to share his vocation story, which begins at age 10 or 11 when he first began serving as an altar boy because he “just wanted something to do during Mass.” He started to appreciate what was going on during the liturgy and had a great role model of the priesthood in his pastor, Fr. Ed Prus. He first thought about attending the seminary while in high school, but ultimately took a full scholarship to university before finally enrolling at Sacred Heart.(27:20) Fr. Clint talks about individuals who influenced his vocation to the priesthood, including his parents, his childhood pastor, a single conversation with a college roommate, and the Blessed Mother herself. He also talks about some of the hobbies he has maintained as a priest, including hiking, camping, and kayaking.(44:38) Fr. Clint shares more about his role at Sacred Heart. In addition to teaching Latin, Fr. Clint serves as director of undergraduate seminarians and is tasked with implementing the “Discipleship Phase” of the seminary's Program for Priestly Formation. He identifies and defines the four stages of the program: The propaedeutic (or preparatory) stage; the discipleship stage during which a seminarian learns what it means to follow Christ; the configuration during which he is configured to Christ the priest; and the vocational synthesis stage that puts all of this formation together as a man begins to live out his vocation as a transitional deacon before priestly ordination. Our hosts also talk about Sacred Heart's emphasis on human formation, helping men develop the virtues necessary for the rest of their development into priests.(52:43) Fr. Clint closes the episode with his fourfold advice to young men discerning a call to the priesthood: Talk to your priest, a seminarian, or anyone else who may be considering the same call; pray for the Lord to continue providing direction; read more, shutting everything else off because our noisy world makes it harder to hear the Lord; and work, get a job, and build up a solid foundation of self-accountability and discipline.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and being in the world but not of the world. We hear a reflection on the second beatitude, “blessed are those who mourn.” And we listen to a poem by Ben Jonson, “On My First Daughter,” read by Brian Fink.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Louisiana and the 10 Commandments. We hear a reflection on “The Purgative Way.” And we listen to an Anglo-Saxon poem by an anonymous author, “The Wanderer,” read by Benjamin Stenlund.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about Love of God. We hear a reflection on the first beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” And we listen to a poem by John Milton, “At a Solemn Music,” read by Susan Ayers.

Hosts: Fr. Steve and Rich BuddIn today's episode, we talk about commencement speeches. We hear a reflection on Saint John of the Cross. And we listen to a poem, "Thou Hast Made Me" by John Donne.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about practicing the faith during the summer. We hear a reflection on Psalm 63. And we listen to a poem by Brian Fink, “Culling.”

Location: Duluth, MN - St. James Church Hosts: Fr. Richard Kunst & Cindy Jennings Student Prayer: Homeschooling Group Guests: Fr. Anthony Craig, Monica Hendrickson, and Loran Wappes

Location: Rapid City, SD - Terra Sancta Retreat Center Hosts: Fr. Andrzej & Lynne Devitt Student Prayer: St Elizabeth Ann Seton students Guests: Dcn. Phil Thompson, Justin Carlin, & Dr. Chad Carpenter

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about upcoming feasts. We hear a reflection on death. And we listen to a poem by Joyce Kilmer, “Rouge Bouquet,” read by Liz O'Neill.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Communio. We hear a reflection on The Holy Spirit. And we listen to a poem by St. John Henry Newman, “Lead, Kindly Light,” read by Dan Dowsett.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about the Easter season. We hear a reflection on the Second Coming. And we listen to a poem by St. Teresa of Avila, "If, Lord, Thy Love for Me is Strong," read by Elaine Riley.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Holy Week and the new construction in the Sanctuary. We hear a reflection on the Resurrection. And we listen to a poem by St. John of the Cross, “The Incarnation,” read by Ben Pohl.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about the Scrutinies. We hear a reflection on Saint Teresa of Avila. And we listen to a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, “God's Grandeur,” read by Sr. Mary Andre.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we give an update on the renovation of the church. We hear a reflection on meditation. And we listen to a poem by Brian Fink, “Sunday Obligation.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about spiritual battle during Lent. We hear a reflection on attachments and the easy yoke. And we listen to a poem by Luke Hansen, "Bless Us O Lord."

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about the domestic church. We hear a reflection on how we spend our time. And we listen to a poem by Brian Fink, “Milking.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about Biship Boyea's new pastoral letter. We hear a reflection on St. Dominic. And we listen to a poem by Joseph Mathias called “Christmas Tabernacle."

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about blessings for gay couples. We hear a reflection on the Incarnation. And we listen to a poem by Robert Southwell, “The Nativity of Christ,” read by Liz O'Neill.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. They share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first. The Knights of Columbus Council #12173 is made up of current and former police officers. Also known as "The God Squad", they assemble and maintain the Nativity Scene in Daley Plaza.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi have a conversation with Holy Name Cathedral parishioner, Linda Nardone, about her latest memoir, We Are The Sheep.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about spiritual warfare. We hear a reflection on the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. And we listen to a poem by Brian Fink, “Hermitage.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about changes that are coming to Mass. We hear a reflection on the virtue of justice. And we listen to a poem by Luke Hansen, “For Felix.”

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi spend time talking to Sr. Stephanie Baliga about the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels and how she raises money for the mission by leading a team that runs annually in the Chicago Marathon.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich BuddIn today's episode, we talk about scapegoating. We hear a reflection on the virtue of patience. And we listen to an excerpt from “The Hound of Heaven,” a poem by Francis Thompson, read by Sandi Walczak.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about Safe Haven Sunday. We hear a reflection on Saint Francis of Assisi. And we listen to a classical guitar piece called “Campanas Del Alba” by Eduardo Sainz de la Maza, played by Kyler McGillicuddy.

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about Synod on Synodality. We hear a reflection on Intercessory Prayer. And we listen to a song from Bloomfield Bluegrass called “Riu Riu Chiu.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about upcoming events. We hear a reflection on being prepared for the end times. And we listen to a poem by Jeremy Dowsett, “Chop Suey 1978.”

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about the new councils & commissions. We hear a reflection on the question: "What are the virtues?" And we listen to a poem which Jeremy Dowsett read at the last Whitsun Celebration, entitled "Sestina During Lent."

Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd, with special guest Dan Dowsett In today's episode, we talk about The St. Vincent de Paul Society. We hear a reflection on the question: “Do I really want to be a saint?” And we listen to a classical guitar piece by Francisco Tárrega, “Caprichio Arabe,” played by Kyler McGillicuddy.