Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Ray

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. recounts and comments on his last 50 years on the eve of the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Jonathan Liedl of the National Catholic Register comments on politics in the pulpit. Steve Ray opens up the topic of 120 "Names" in the upper room. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer's preteen daughter has recently developed a close friendship with another family's toddler-aged children. This can serve as a model for Catholic living. She joins us. We dive into this month's celebration of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts with Steve Ray.

We're joined by Steve Ray, catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will talk about saints who have influenced his faith life including Sts. Justin Martyr, Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna and Irenaeus of Lyon. Michael Acaldo, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul USA and Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge join us.

The Inside Word with Peter Gagnon is a full schedule of upcoming programming and comments on EWTN working with the Vatican and the encyclical. John Paul Brissette previews the Shrine's the Catholic Saints of America Exhibit at Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. Fact Check Friday bring Humanae Vitae into the conversation with respect to St. John Paul VI on his feast day. T's Two Sense delivers the Gospel reading on the cursing of the fig tree, and Steve Ray bring us five facts about Mary!

Steve Ray explains the meaning of Pentecost. Fr. Leo Patalinghug joins to highlight his pilgrimage for non-Catholic social media influencers. Plus, T's Two Sense talks about the negativity bias and it's impact of everything in our lives.

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about entrusting our kids to the Father, especially as they graduate, go off to college, etc. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Pentecost.

On the anniversary of his conversion, Marcus shares how he encountered the love of Jesus, and Steve Ray shares five fun terms for Mary.

(May 12, 2026 - Hour Two)On the show tonight (All Times Eastern):9:14pm - Mr. J - The Cigar Authority Podcast9:35pm - Robert Moss - The Ham Segment10:14pm - Steve Ray - The Smoked Bologna Eating Contest Segment10:L35pm, - What happened to the show??All this plus a new "Would You Rather" YouTube Poll Question of the week and results from last week's poll.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsFireboardMicallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Steve Ray looks at Pentecost then and now in the Bible.

Are you coming to Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet June 13th at the Sharonville Convention Center? Join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with keynote speaker and Mass celebrant Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. Individual tickets are $150 to the banquet, and include dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here. ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to look at the meaning of the word “amen.” Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to reflect on prayer in light of this week’s feast of the Ascension, and Kris McGregor to unpack a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and 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. ***** Dr. Edward Sri is online at ascensionpress.com/mass. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – John 15:9-11 – Jesus said to His disciples: “As the Father loves Me, so I also love you. Remain in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and remain in His love. “I have told you this so that My joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.” Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss the Biblical foundations of the Marian Dogmas

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about May and the month of Mary. Michael Acaldo, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul USA joins us with a monthly update. Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books talks about TAN Books' new release from Fr. Joseph Spence entitled Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about traps and snares in the Bible. Other guests include Dr. Jim Papandrea to discuss his new book on Lectio Divina, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Eudes O my Lord, what poor use I have made of creatures! Pardon me, O Lord! Henceforth I do not want to use anything unless it is for Your glory and according to Your holy will, as Your Son Jesus did. O my God, if in the past I have turned aside from You who are my Beginning, my End, and my supreme good; if I have turned toward myself and creatures, preferring their will and mine to Yours, I here and now promise to renounce, entirely and forever the world and myself, and to give myself wholly and forever to You. O my God, I give myself to You as my Beginning; take complete possession of me. May I always abide in You! Be the beginning and end of all my actions. O my God, I give myself to You as my End, my Center, my supreme Good. Draw me to You! Make me tend continually toward You. Be my delight, my glory, my treasure, my all! Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – John 10:22-30 – The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around Him and said to Him, “How long are You going to keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in My Father's Name testify to Me. But you do not believe, because you are not among My sheep. My sheep hear My Voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of My Hand. My Father, Who has given them to Me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's Hand. The Father and I are one.” Memorial of Saint Louis Mary de Montfort, Priest Memorial of Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr Saints Louis and Peter, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss the incredible faith of the Early Christians, many who gave their lives for belief in Jesus.  Do we have that faith?

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – John 10:22-30 – The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around Him and said to Him, “How long are You going to keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in My Father's Name testify to Me. But you do not believe, because you are not among My sheep. My sheep hear My Voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of My Hand. My Father, Who has given them to Me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's Hand. The Father and I are one.” Memorial of Saint Louis Mary de Montfort, Priest Memorial of Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr Saints Louis and Peter, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss the incredible faith of the Early Christians, many who gave their lives for belief in Jesus.  Do we have that faith?

On today's Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie our topic is: Pilgrimages to the Holy Land with special guest Steve Ray.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the role of grandparents to their grandchildren. Dr. Jerussa Aita-Levy, Pediatric ER Physician at LSU and Emmanual Levy, first year medical student at LSU will talk about the CMA NOLA Guild. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi and editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper, talks about diocesan events and news.

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former UWF Superstar, Wild Thing Steve Ray. The former UWF Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Steve talk about his breaking into the business, UWF Herb Abrams, Dark Side of the Ring, Andre the Giant, WWA, AWA, Dr D David Schultz, WCW contract, WWF tryouts, and so much more.Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

Happy feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss some of St. Anselm’s thoughts on prayer. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss more about coins and money in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Anselm of Canterbury Lord my God, you gave me life and restored it when I lost it. Tell my soul that so longs for you what else you are besides what it has already understood, so that it may see you clearly. It stands on tiptoe to see more, but apart from what it has seen already, it sees nothing but darkness. Of course it does not really see darkness, because there is no darkness in you, but it sees that it can see no further because of the darkness in itself… If I fail to see this light it is simply because it is too bright for me… O supreme and inaccessible light, O complete and blessed truth, how far you are from me, even though I am so near to you! How remote you are from my sight, even though I am present to yours! You are everywhere in your entirety, and yet I do not see you; in you I move and have my being, and yet I cannot approach you; you are within me and around me, and yet I do not perceive you. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 429Taking you back to 4/27/2021 - Featuring a very popular cook…and live cooking cook…”Cowboy” Kent Rollins. This was the first time Kent was on the show…and in this particular segment, the content was requested by our pal Steve Ray from Owl's Nest BBQ.Kent makes a firm declaration on how eating out of a cast iron pan is actually HEALTHY for you because of the iron in it…hmmmmmm!So, if you are not familiar with Kent, or the cowboy chuckwagon lifestyle, then this is a BEST OF show you will want to check out…more importantly…you will want to go and grab the entire interview and that link can be found in the show notes.By the way…to Answer Jon's question at the end of the show…Kent's Assistant is named SKEETER!!  And if I am not mistaken, that is Kent's father in law…a little extended family business. Needless to say…in my effort to get Kent on the show…I had to go through SKEETER…that's a show worth finding…Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP*Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full show:Original Air Date: 4/27/2021Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Steve Ray on coins and money in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. 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. ***** Deacon Steven Greydanus’ 16-panel salvation story, Hand to Hand, can be found here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Ray gives us a convert's take on the Eucharist.

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – John 20:11-18 – Mary Magdalene stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been. And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken my Lord, and I don't know where they laid Him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to Him, “Sir, if You carried Him away, tell me where you laid Him, and I will take Him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, “Stop holding on to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to My brothers and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to My God and your God.'” Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what He had told her. Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss those who saw Jesus after His Resurrection and the places where they saw Him

Steve Ray walks us with Jesus in the days between the Resurrection and His Ascension. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest Jack Figge, a future seminarian..and T's Two Sense looks at today's readings.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will answer the question: What Did Jesus Do for 40 Days between the Resurrection and the Ascension? Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, updates us. Ginny Kochis, author, talks about her book, Quirky Catholic Kids Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy.

Happy Easter! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the early Church handled mystagogy for those who had entered the Church at Easter. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray on the significance of body and blood in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Regina Caeli V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Congratulations to our Son Rise Morning Show NCAA bracket winners! Top Bracket: St. Michael’s Defenders (Congratulations Joel from Texas!) And each of us picked a winner for our favorite bracket name: Anna: St. Vincent de BallerMatt: St. Mary, Undoer of NetsPaul: Catholic Al Michaels ***** Fr. Gregory Pine, author of Training the Tongue Full ist of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times did Jesus appear after His Resurrection—and where did these appearances take place? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists walk through the key post-Resurrection appearances of Christ, from the Upper Room to the road to Emmaus and beyond. They explain what happened during the 40 days leading up to the Ascension, the significance of Jesus appearing to the apostles, and how these encounters strengthen the case for the Resurrection. The discussion also covers the Ascension from the Mount of Olives and Christ's later appearance to St. Paul on the road to Damascus. A clear and compelling look at one of the most important periods in Christian history. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:45 – In the Bible, how many times did Jesus appear between the Resurrection and the Ascension?  16:55 – Where did he physically appear during the 40 days?  29:00 – What happened when he appeared in the Upper Room?  36:12 – Mount of Olives and the Ascension.  44:20 – Appearing to Paul on the Road to Damascus. 

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – John 13:21-33, 36-38 – Reclining at table with His disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom He meant. One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side. So Simon Peter nodded to him to find out whom He meant. He leaned back against Jesus’ Chest and said to Him, “Master, who is it?” Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I hand the morsel after I have dipped it.” So He dipped the morsel and took it and handed it to Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot. After Judas took the morsel, Satan entered him. So Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.” Now none of those reclining at table realized why He said this to him. Some thought that since Judas kept the money bag, Jesus had told him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or to give something to the poor. So Judas took the morsel and left at once. And it was night. When he had left, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and He will glorify Him at once. My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and as I told the Jews, ‘Where I go you cannot come,’ so now I say it to you.” Simon Peter said to Him, “Master, where are You going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, though you will follow later.” Peter said to Him, “Master, why can I not follow You now?  I will lay down my life for You.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for Me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny Me three times.” Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve joins Terry in Holy Week reflecting on Jesus' Passion leading to His Redemptive death and 20 things He saw from the Cross

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss the Eucharistic preface from this past Sunday’s Mass. Other guests include Steve Ray on eyes in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer to St. Carlo Acutis St. Carlo Acutis, You knew the power of technology and used it to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. You also knew the dangers of technology and were intentional in your efforts to guard your heart against them. You used the gifts you had in this world to bless others through radical charity, through seeing Christ in the face of those ignored by society, through the witness of friendship, and through your natural aptitudes with technology. In our world so broken by abuses of technology and which so often ignores or attacks human dignity, please intercede for us to God the Father so we may see the human dignity of everyone we encounter and ask for guidance from the Lord whenever we may be tempted to violate that dignity in our online interactions. St. Carlo Acutis, pray that we may treat our ever-evolving connections with developing technology as an opportunity to see the grace of God at work, even in the complexities of our modern world. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Annunciation. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about checking in on our teens during Lent. Alexandra Greeley, Catholic author, talks about her new book Catholic Feast Days: A Cookbook for Connecting Faith and Food.

This show features a conversation between host BT, and Steve Ray, exploring themes of spirituality, faith, and the supernatural. They discuss the impact of science and technology on humanity, the importance of unique beliefs, and delve into supernatural topics through the "Truth in Shadow" podcast. Steve Ray shares his experiences with Marian apparitions, the role of the Catholic Church, and the significance of pilgrimages. The dialogue emphasizes the intersection of the spiritual and physical realms, discussing divine councils, angels, and demons. The conversation concludes with a call to prioritize scripture and known revelations over speculative spiritual experiences, highlighting the importance of maintaining faith and devotion in modern times.Steve Ray's Website: Catholic Convert

Steve Ray walks us through what Jesus saw in the wilderness. Joan Lewis stops in to give the latest from Rome and Vatican news. Plus, Coach's commentary talks brining Jesus to work, and Gary Michuta is our guest to discuss his newest book "Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ"

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about St. Joseph. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about “The Heart of Prayer” Lenten series.

Steve Ray celebrates the life of St. Joseph and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer introduces us to the new campus radicals.

“What did daily life look like for the Holy Family?” This question opens a discussion about the domestic life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, touching on their cultural practices, including cleanliness in Jewish tradition. Other topics include the identity of the “brothers of Jesus,” and insights into St. Joseph’s life and burial. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – What Did Daily Life Look Like for the Holy Family? 22:50 – Were the “brothers of Jesus” children from Joseph but not Mary? 29:37 – I think I might disagree with you statement that the Holy Family would have been dirty. That Jewish culture was very concerned with being clean. 33:20 – How does the Bible describe St. Joseph? 37:33 – Where is St. Joseph buried? 41:49 – Was Joseph old or young when He married Mary? 47:43 – What is the earliest attestation of the assumption of St. Joseph ?

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss Lent as Spring Training for the soul. Guests include Steve Ray on dust and ashes in the Bible, Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Readings, and Dr. John Pepino on what monastic life can teach us about Lent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick Our Lady, Health of the Sick,I look to you for the comfort of a mother’s love,I pray to you on behalf of those who are sufferingand for my own healing needs.Mary, your love strengthens meand brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick,embrace all who are emotionally and physically ill that they may return togood health under your tender care. And please intercede for my veryspecial needs. (mention your needs here). Mary, your love strengthens me and brings me peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen. ***** Siobhan Fallon Hogan is the host of the new show Catholics and Cappuccinos. Dr. John Pepino’s lecture series on monasticism can be accessed through instituteofcatholicculture.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Keck with the Inside Word.  Steve Ray takes the Chair of St Peter.  Adam Wright talks about the fruitfulness of his cancer battle, and Tanner Kalina highlights a new initiative for kids called Pillars of Faith.

We're joined by Josh Noem, author of the book What Wondrous Love: Daily Prayers for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Jordan Tabor with Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, talks about their upcoming event, Planting Seeds of Hope. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about upcoming pilgrimage opportunities.

Steve Ray walks us through a day in the life of the Holy Family.

Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise! Teresa talks with John Hale of Corporate Travel, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Chuck Gaidica, Steve Ray, Liz Lev, Dr. Thomas Williams, Bishop Robert McClory and Fr. David Pivonka!

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Church's devotion of the month for February which is the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us. Sylvia Dorham, author, talks about her latest children's book called "The Monks Stand Guard".

Matt Swaim previews the upcoming episode The Journey Home feat. a former Methodist and agnostic. Steve Ray walks us through the Presentation of Our Lord. Michael New joins to look back on the March for Life, and promoting life issues in D.C. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at today's readings and how they relate to Jelly Roll's emphatic and spiritual speech at the Grammy Awards, Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, a bonus as we hear the final homily of Archbishop Dolan from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins William to discuss  ALL aspects of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Steve Ray visits to finish up the 3 part series on The Baptism of the Lord. Shrines and Wonders walks with St. Francis through Assisi, and talk with Joan Lewis live from Vatican City. Plus, Dr. Jason Baxter sits down in the second hour to talk why literature and pilgrimage is important to the Faith, and previews an upcoming film "The Way of St. Cuthbert" that premiers Saturday night at 10ET on EWTN Television!

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – Mark 1:21-28 – Jesus came to Capernaum with His followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have You to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know Who You are–the Holy One of God!”  Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet!  Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey Him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.   Memorial of Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Saint Hilary, pray for us!Bishop Sheen quote of the day2, 3, 4) Steve joins Terry to discuss Baptism as found and taught in Sacred Scripture

Marcus discusses the death of Scott Adams and Steve Ray celebrates the Holy Name of Jesus.

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – Mark 1:40-45 – A leper came to Him and kneeling down begged Him and said, “If You wish, You can make me clean.” Moved with pity, He stretched out His Hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, He dismissed him at once. Then He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to Him from everywhere. Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss the Four Last Things and Purgatory

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss the important things parents must do to keep their children Catholic in this Special Edition

Fr. Robert McTeigue is joined by Holy Land expert Steve Ray to help listeners enter more deeply into the mystery of the Nativity. They walk through Bethlehem and beyond, illuminating what Christ, Mary, and Joseph encountered at His birth, and how this vivid "composition of place" can transform our prayer and worship today. Show Notes Pilgrimages with Steve and Janet Ray Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God: Scott Hahn iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

“Was Jesus born in a barn?” This question leads to a discussion about the circumstances of Christ’s birth, including the uncertainty surrounding the exact location. Other topics include the number of wise men mentioned in St. Matthew, the implications of December 25th for the nativity, and the significance of lambs wrapped in swaddling bands as a symbol of Jesus as the Lamb of God. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:00 – Jesus was born in a barn? 10:00 – We really have no idea where Jesus was born 14:45 – There were exactly three wise men in St. Matthew 17:00 – Can't be Dec 25 because it is winter and no sheep are in the fields. 18:43 – We shouldn't celebrate Christmas because it is based on a pagan festival. 22:36 – Pagans have denied the virgin birth — claiming Jesus was an illegitimate birth. 29:15 – Lambs were wrapped in swaddling bands — thus pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God 33:30 – Angels were all hovering in the air above the Shepherds 36:42 – Did St. Francis get the idea of the Christmas nativity scene from German? 41:58 – Was the virgin birth actually in a house? 46:02 – Was Jesus already named Jesus prior to being born? 48:08 – How do we respond to the claim that Mary was not a virgin and was forced upon by a Roman soldier?