Reverend Jesse Jackson’s life, work and legacy expose how quickly a movement for human dignity can be inherited by people who will keep the slogans but who will completely deny the dignity of the human person.

When George Washington was elected president, he started another revolution – the revolutionary idea that a leader’s power could be limited by the people. We talk more about it with Doug Keck.

Guest Info

Doug Keck is the emertius president and COO of EWTN and the host of EWTN Bookmark.

Lent is an opportunity to be transformed, to emerge differently, and to cultivate new habits and practices that will linger long after the season is over. Karen McClelland joins us with some ideas.

Further Reading

Read Karen’s ideas for Living Liturgically All Lent Long

Guest Info

Karen McClelland has a Masters in theology from Franciscan University and explores the idea of liturgical living and building a Catholic family culture.

A new book explores how J.R.R. Tolkien’s Catholic faith — and especially the Mass — shaped his stories and sustained his soul. Ben Reinhard’s The High Hallow looks at how Tolkien was influenced by the Mass and how, in his eyes, it was life’s greatest drama. Ben has more.

Further Reading

The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

Guest Info

Ben Reinhard is Professor of English at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he teaches courses in medieval literature, mythology, and the Inklings. A graduate of the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame, he has written articles and essays for a wide range of scholarly and popular publications, and his translation of Beowulf was published in 2022. He lives in southeast Ohio with his wife and five children, where they attempt to live a sanctified and orderly life in a chaotic and disintegrated world, fighting the long defeat.

Presidents’ Day is a perfect opportunity for us to reflect on the founding ideals of our nation. Our founders meticulously created a system of government that would attach accountability to the power that comes with government. As an immigrant, Marcus has seen both sides of this equation. He offers some thoughts.

Fr. Jose Maria has just returned from the Holy Land. He explains the Biblical significance of the area and why so many people call it the “Fifth Gospel.”

Fr. Jose Maria Cabrera is Pastor and Vicar for Clergy in the Diocese of Saginaw.

In today’s First Reading, James tells us to consider it a joy when we encounter various trials, for the testing of our faith produces perseverance. This especially applies to our marriages, where we will inevitably encounter trials as a couple. Marcus has more.

Further Reading

Marriage resources from Ave Maria Radio

How do you move forward after you receive an unexpected diagnosis for your baby? How do you deal with the devastation and chaos? Most importantly, how do you prepare for the range of possibilities you now face? Beverly Jacobson shares her firsthand knowledge of these experiences.

Further Reading

From Diagnosis to Delivery: What to Expect When the Unexpected Happens During Your Pregnancy

Beverly’s website

Mama Bear Care

Guest Info

Beverly Jacobson is a military wife and homeschooling mother of 9, the youngest of whom has significant special needs. Through her homeschool ministry, she offers discipleship and coaching programs, workshops, and seminars. Her mission is to help moms be rooted in Jesus and the truth of His Word so they can homeschool for the long haul–with eternity in mind. Beverly is also the founder of Verity’s Village, a pro-life nonprofit ministry serving families who receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their babies. She enjoys public speaking, a good cup of coffee (made Italian-style), and walking the wooded trails near her Colorado home.

This Sunday’s readings dive deeply into the meaning of the Law and those who follow it. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.

Guest Info

Rob Corzine is the Vice-President of Programs for the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

The concept of God is so large that it can be hard to decide where to start. How can we define God? How can we begin explaining Him, or trying to prove he exists? It’s a daunting task, and Pat Flynn gives us a “wish list” of theistic theories.

Further Reading

A Wish List for Theistic Theories

Book: The Best Argument for God

Guest Info

Pat Flynn is a writer, philosopher, podcaster, and speaker living in Wisconsin with his wife, five children, and St. Bernard. He hosts Philosophy for the People and The Pat Flynn Show. His website is ChroniclesOfStrength.com