Nigeria is among the worst countries in the world for the persecution of Christians, with attacks on villages and kidnappings of priests happening on a regular basis. This persecution was foretold by the Blessed Virgin Mary in a church-approved apparition that many have never heard of. Muji Kaiser tells the story.

Further Reading

The Virgin Mary’s Message to Nigeria

The Okaja Foundation website

Guest Info

Muji Kaiser is the founder of the Okaja Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization that aids Nigeria’s orphaned, vulnerable, and impoverished children. She resides in Southern California with her husband and six children.

Today’s Mass readings are woven together by the theme of Redemption. We have been ransomed as a people, bought by Christ’s blood in order to live inside the peace of Zion through humble service to God. Marcus has more.

In 2018, Pope Francis declared the Monday after Pentecost as the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. As a Protestant, Marcus was concerned that Catholic’s devotion for Mary competed with, or interfered with, their devotion to Christ. He explains how he came to understand the Catholic doctrine on Mary.

In his new encyclical, Pope Leo writes that AI has ‘Even Greater Consequences’ than the Industrial Revolution. Brendan Newell, a Catholic expert on the ethics of Al, weighs in.

Guest Info

Brendan Newell works as a Principal Technical Architect for Microsoft.

Prayer is an essential part of a Catholic marriage – and not just praying on your own, but praying together for each other and the family. Dr Greg Popcak has tips on how to get started and how to take the next step.

Guest Info

Dr. Greg Popcak is the founder of CatholicCounselors.com Together with his wife Lisa, he’s the author of over 20 popular books, and the host of More2Life, heard each day at 10am E on EWTN radio. Greg and Lisa are also the founders of the CatholicHOM app that provides couples and parents with the coaching and resources they need to build strong domestic churches.

In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, published Monday, Pope Leo XIV calls on society and AI developers to implement “shared standards of social justice” in order for artificial intelligence to respect human dignity and serve the common good. We look closer at the document with Dr Matthew Bunson.

Further Reading

Full Text of Encyclical

Start Here: 15 Quotes From Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

‘A Hopeful Document’: Catholic Thinkers on AI Assess ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

In his new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo observes that AI is not a morally neutral tool; it matters not only how it is used, but how it is designed. Zac Johnson of Truthly AI has more.

Further Reading

Full Text of Encyclical

Start Here: 15 Quotes From Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

‘A Hopeful Document’: Catholic Thinkers on AI Assess ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

Truthly AI

Guest Info

Zac Johnson is a corporate attorney-turned-tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Truthly, an artificial intelligence platform built specifically for the Catholic community. Launched in 2024, the app is designed to provide instant, shareable answers and reflections to help users live and explain the Catholic faith

St. Peter begins today’s readings by taking us into the memory of Israel. The salvation announced in Jesus Christ arrived through God working through salvation history. The prophets searched the divine promises and discovered that the Spirit of Christ was already bearing witness within Israel’s sacred history. What does this mean for us? Have we, as Peter says in the Gospel, given up everything to follow Christ? Marcus shares some thoughts.

This weekend, Americans will dedicate a day to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country: Memorial Day. Although the federal holiday was officially established in 1968, its origins date back more than 160 years to the Civil War. During this time, a grieving nation sought to commemorate the many brave men lost in the brutal conflict. One soldier who has never come home is Sergeant Joseph Allen Frith. Patrick K O’Donnell tells the story.

Further Reading

The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special Operations

Guest Info

Patrick K. O’Donnell is a bestselling, critically-acclaimed military historian and an expert on special operations units. He is the author of thirteen books, including his new bestselling book on the Civil War The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special OperationsO’Donnell’s other bestsellers include: The Indispensables, The Unknowns, and Washington’s Immortals. He served as a volunteer combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and often speaks on espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’ award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and documentaries produced by Fox, the History Channel, and Discovery. PatrickKODonnell.com @combathistorian

Jimmy Davis was a World War II whose resilience, integrity, and unwavering faith forged a life-giving legacy that transformed not only his family but also countless lives around him. Jack Watts shares his story.

Further Reading:

An American Hero: One Man’s Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith

Guest Info

Jack Watts is the co-author of An American Hero: One Man's Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith