Congressman Jeff Fortenberry: Congressional COVID responses, latest efforts & what they intend to do; coronavirus survey results, snapshot of where citizens are as we continue to fight our way through the pandemic, protect the sick, and return to some degree of normalcy. . Carrie Severino: Prominent voices in politics, political/cultural activism in Me Too movement […]

Congressman Adam Kinzinger: COVID legislative actions; call for relief to local broadcast stations & media outlets, stimulus funds to businesses to use for advertising on local media; House bills aimed at fighting social media fraud, hold violators accountable; paycheck protection & healthcare enhancement.  Diana Verm, Becket Law: update on the LIttle Sisters of the Poor; […]

Dr. Mark Rupp: UNMC infectious disease expert updates positive news on remdesivir clinical trials, hope for successful treatment of coronavirus patients; importance of social distancing now for the health of us all in the future; how we may avoid a possible second wave of coronavirus contagion; calm clarity. Dr. Anne Henderschott: Moral, civic responsibility to […]

Fr. Matthew Spencer: The role of St. Joseph the Worker, why and how he is known under that title, the importance of invoking his intercession; what we know of St. Joseph since he didn’t say anything quoted in the Bible; devotion to St. Joseph as patron of workers, families. Fr. Rocky Hoffman: Dedication of Relevant […]

John Meyer, Napa Institute: When and how to re-open the economy; challenges posed by pandemic may require a marathon of crisis management; why the Church and Catholics are needed so much now.  Serrin Foster, Feminists for Life: Finding new ways to serve during challenging times; attention to ‘new feminism’, women’s strengths and abilities to love […]

Fr. Robert Spitzer: ‘The Essence of Things’: Easter and the Science of Hope; how science & faith touch on the issue of natural evil and the possibility of miracles; the presence of evil in the natural world and the hand of God in things, by permitting them to happen, and causing miracles to happen; power […]

Kelly Breaux: ‘Hiding in the Upper Room’, grief and healing ministry for individuals who have lost loved ones, especially children; hope of bringing those who suffer back to the light and the Lord;  mission to serve the suffering, give hope to those who’ve lost it, recognize the face of the Lord in those who suffer. […]

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer: Religious freedom and the Little Sisters of the Poor; Catholic Association filed amicus brief in Supreme Court case justices will hear in telephone oral arguments (an unprecedented move); Little Sisters continue defense of service to poor and vulnerable, consistent with their religious beliefs. Ashkhen Kazaryan: Apple & Google partnered to produce software for […]

Fr. Peter Cameron: Prayers for the Moment, rare spiritual gems with particular insight and spiritual depth; prayers that express the fervor and anguish of our souls in this time of great trials; Litany of Compassion for the Sick; devotions for growing our faith. John Harper: News roundup in the time of COVID; what else is […]

Montse Alvarado: In time of COVID Supreme Court made unprecedented decision to hear 10 cases this spring, telephonically; first time in history oral arguments will be held over the phone, broadcast by C-SPAN so public can listen; chose three Becket cases on religious freedom rights (including Little Sisters). Congressman Chris Smith: calls in with an […]