Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Cyprian and Cornelius. Cyprian is important for many reasons, including his great treatises on the Eucharist, Church Unity and more. We look at his life with Mike Aquilina.

Guest Info

Mike Aquilina is the author of several books about the Early Church. He’s executive vice-president of the St Paul Center and a contributing editor to Angelus News. He has hosted eleven series on EWTN and appears weekly on the Sonrise Morning Show

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The UK Parliament has voted not to legalize assisted suicide in the nation, a move many are calling an unexpected victory for the dignity of human life. Joanna Bogle has more.

Further Reading

Surprise victory: UK Parliament rejects assisted suicide

Guest Info

Joanna Bogle is a journalist in the United Kingdom. Her book Newman’s London is published by Gracewing Books.

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Pope Benedict XVI is well known for his profound teachings on Faith and Reason, and pointed out that religion plays a “corrective role” in the pursuit of Reason. Marcus has more.

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Do you know the story of the Rosary? Fr. Donald Calloway has penned a beautiful new children’s book that shares how St. Dominic who, while fighting the wicked heretics of his day, prayed to Heaven for help — and Our Lady answered! He joins us.

Further Reading

St. Dominic and the Rosary: A Graphic Novel

Guest Info

Father Donald Calloway, MIC, a convert to Catholicism, is a member of the Congregation of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception.

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One of the strange ironies of the Christian life is that sorrow and suffering are to be celebrated as a chance for sanctification. Marcus reflects on today’s Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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Guilt can serve a healthy purpose and can even become an important part of living a healthy and abundant life. But it can also cause problems when it transforms into scrupulosity. We talk about it with Dr. Greg Popcak.

Catholic Households on Mission

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.

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Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Mary suffered far more than the traditional Seven Sorrows that we remember in the Church calendar. Steve Ray joins us with a reflection on the Unknown Sorrows of Mary.

Further Reading

“The 12 Unknown Sorrows of Mary” – Steve Ray’s Biblical Meditations

Guest Info

Steve Ray leads pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Rome and other sites. He converted to Catholicism in 1994 and is the author of “Crossing the Tiber,” “Upon this Rock” and other books, including a brand-new study on the Book of Genesis. He’s the host and producer of the Footprints of God DVD series and has been to the Holy Land more than 200 times. He also writes bible studies for Catholic Scripture Study International Visit catholic-convert.com and footprintsofgodpilgrimages.com

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Pope Leo recently reflected how love is much more than a fleeting feeling. Our hearts long for love, and this longing reminds us that our very nature was created for love. Marcus has more.

Further Reading

Love Is Not a Feeling But a Decision, Pope Leo XIV Tells Couples

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The Second Vatican Council’s Pastoral Constitution defines the responsibility of the Church to respond to perennial questions which men ask about the present life. We explore what it means to have a Church in dialogue with Randall Smith.

Further Reading

The Church in Dialogue: What Approach? And With Whom?

Guest Info

Randall Smith holds the J. Michael Miller Endowed Chair of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His newest book, Mapping the Itinerarium: A Companion to Bonaventure’s Journey of the Mind into God, has recently been released by Emmaus Press. His articles may be found by here: Randall Smith Portfolio

Catholic families are asking important questions about the cost, culture, and value of higher education. Will it prepare students for a meaningful career? What kind of community will students find? And will their faith be strengthened along the way? The Newman Guide Virtual College Fair will help Catholic parents and high school students explore those questions while connecting directly with colleges recommended in The Newman Guide. Kelly Salomon has more.

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Guest Info

Kelly Salomon is the Vice-President of Newman Guide Programs for the Cardinal Newman Society.