On this week's show, we welcome Sister Marie Paul Curley, a Daughter of Saint Paul, for an introduction to the awesome new community My Sisters (www.MySistersinChrist.org). We continue our conversation on Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate with a look at Chapter One, "The Call to Holiness". Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page

It was a handwritten note. One of the three men who had been rescued from North Korea handed it to Mike Pence, our Vice President as soon as he met him. It was Thursday May 10th, 2018. The Vice President had gone to welcome them home. He read the note. It was the 126th Psalm. Why were these men imprisoned? They had something in common that was fatally dangerous to the North Korean government. They were Christian Evangelists. The note began, “Psalm 126:1-3.

When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion. We were like men that dreamed…”

On this episode of Young Catholics Respond, Bill Snyder talks with Doug Barry a Catholic Speaker, TV Host, and founder of Radix/Battle Ready Ministries, about what it takes to be both physically and spiritually prepared for our times. For more information about Doug Barry visit battlereadystrong.com

This week we have  a recap of the recent Rebuilt 2018 Conference held at Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD. In segment one I had a chance to interview Rebuilt co-author and Church of Nativity pastor, Father Michael White on site about the days events. Co-author Tom Corcoran and I chatted recently to round out this episode on the mission of Rebuilt, how parishes can take advantage of the lessons learned by Church of Nativity and their book Rebuilding Your Message:

This episode is sponsored by Viaggi Candles – go to their website and use promo code “CHEERS” for a 20% off and $5 back to TCMS. Make sure you use the promo code so they know we sent you. This makes for a great Mother’s Day gift!

1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.

2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.

3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48.

MAN DRINK: Fr. Bryan Ketterer’s Easter Beer

MAN GEAR: Binoculars

MAN TOPIC: Feast of the Ascension