As we near the end of the Church year, our readings at Mass are focusing on the end of life and resurrection of the body. Rob Corzine joins us.

(Please note – due to a miscommunication, the readings discussed in this segment are not for this Sunday. We apologize for the mixup.)

Religious revivals have been intertwined with American history since the beginning, often linked with other social movements of the time. And now, there are signs of a Christian revival in, of all places, Silicon Valley. We look at the trend and the connection between religion and technology with Dan Churchwell.

For the first time since its founding, the US Mint has ceased production of the penny, citing increased production costs and other factors. What does this mean for consumers? And since the production cost of a nickel far exceeds its face value, is it next on the chopping block? Dr. Robert Whaples joins us.

On November 14, 1889, a young journalist named Nellie Bly set off on a voyage to circumnavigate the world in less than 80 days, following in the footsteps of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. At the time, limitations in technology made the world feel much bigger than it does today. And today we’ve lost much of our sense of wonder for the world around us. Marcus has more.

Liturgy is God’s gift to man. It brings to earth a glimmer of the peace, warmth, and liveliness of eternity, engaging all the senses: sight, touch, taste, smell, and sound. Sacred music, then, should immerse us―however imperfectly―in the atmosphere of heaven. Yet how often does the sound of the liturgy leave us feeling empty, or distracted? Peter Carter, director of the Catholic Sacred Music Project, joins us.

Further Reading

The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy

The USCCB has concluded its annual Fall Assembly. Matthew Bunson reports from Baltimore.

Further Reading

U.S. bishops pass directive forbidding transgender surgeries at Catholic hospitals

Sister Mary Michael, last of Mother Angelica’s founding nuns, dies at 94

America’s bishops express opposition to indiscriminate mass deportations

Bishop Rhoades elected USCCB secretary, 6 committee leaders elected

It was a regular day at the office for Protestant pastor Sam Nunnally when he made a startling discovery – the early Church was undeniably Charismatic, and undeniably Catholic! He joins us to share his story.

Further Reading

Sam’s website

Journeys Home 3 – Pentecostals and Charismatics

Throughout history, battles have been fought that changed the course of Civilization. Michael Greaney has compiled a list battles that most affected Church history. He joins us today with a look at the Battle of Manzikert, fought in 1071.

Further Reading

Ten Battles Every Catholic Should Know

Benjamin Franklin famously declared that nothing in life is certain except for death and taxes. It’s an appropriate quote for our modern day, when our overabundance of choice makes it feel like nothing is certain at all. Marcus has more.

There was a time when, during an emergency or medical crisis, a priest would be called in addition to police or paramedics. But times have changed, and according to research by the National Catholic Register, priests report they are rarely called to the scene of emergencies. What brought about this shift? Marcus has more.

Further Reading

‘Someone Call a Priest’: Sacraments at Time of Crisis Are Not Administered as Often as They Used to Be