Candid Catholic Convos

The disciples couldn't recognize Jesus walking with them on the road to Emmaus - what hope is there for us to recognize Him when we are so distracted by modern day living? Donna Giberti, spiritual director for the Diocese of Harrisburg, joins us to share some ways we can practice recognizing Christ in our every day.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:28:35

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Ignatius of Loyola

Part 2 of our conversation with Bishop Senior and WHP 580’s Michael Parks where they will discuss upcoming events in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

SCRIPTURE: John 20:1-9

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Mary Magdalene

WHP 580's Michael Parks joins Bishop Senior for our annual Easter Episode.

Music is the universal language - it can reflect all the aspects of how we’re feeling throughout life, in particular when it comes to our faith and the powerful moments of Holy Week. Today we're excited to welcome Father Maximilian Mary Dean, a hermit priest of our Diocese and award-winning Catholic musician who uses his gift to give Glory to God in unique and powerful ways.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 19:38

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Saint Cecelia

SONG: "I Will Lead You into Solitude" by Fr. Maximilian Mary Dean

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Sometimes the most meaningful parts of the Christian life don’t happen in grand gestures or dramatic moments. They show up in the quiet decisions we make each day — how we respond to challenges, how we treat the people around us, and how we choose to walk with Christ in the middle of ordinary life. What does that look like for those of us in the 21st century. What does it mean to be a modern-day disciple of Christ? Father Matt Canon, pastor at Saint Paul the Apostle Church in Annville, joins us to chat about some tactile ways we can grow in our discipleship, really take up our cross, and follow Christ.

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Saint Spotlight: St. Matthew

Prayer. Fasting. Almsgiving. These three practices define Lent—but what happens when they become a way of life? Renee and James from the St. Martin de Porres house in Harrisburg join us today from our local Catholic Worker movement, to discuss how it’s message and each Lenten Season continue to challenge us in the Church today.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Servant of God Dorothy Day

What if we're in a period of our lives where just surviving feels hard enough? How can we do Lent properly if we're struggling with our own woundedness? Father Dan Powell, Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish in Lancaster, joins us for a Lenten Reframe for those of us who are grieving, hurting or emotionally exhuasted during this season.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 34:18

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Saint John of the Cross

The beginning of Lent is the perfect time to create the space God needs to speak to us. Today we're joined by Tanya Janoski, mother, relationship educator at A Woman's Concern, volunteer at St. Jame Parish and spiritual director for the Diocese of Harrisburg to talk about how Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season are a great opportunity to lean into surrender and begin again.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51:17

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Ignatius of Loyola

Its inevitable that we will experience seasons of disappointment or disillusionmnet throughout our faith journey, but how we handle it determines everything. Father Ted Keating, pastor at Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Mount Joy joins us to unpack what to do when we find ourselves in a fog.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:32

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Augustine of Hippo

To create more space to sit at Jesus' feet and do ordinary things with extraordinary love, what do we need to do at the most basic level? Today we welcome back Deacon Scott Root, Senior Theology teacher at Trinity High School, who serves at St. Katherine Drexel Parish in Mechanicsburg where he's also the director of religious education, to chat with us about our prayer life, and what that can look like in our very busy, everyday lives.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:38-42

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Therese of Liseux