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In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, co-hosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) discuss the new Year of Grace that begins with the first Sunday of Advent. They break open the theology and spirituality of Advent, exploring the liturgies, the prayers and readings of this great season. They also discuss some of the key symbols of Advent: the Advent wreath, novenas and other devotions, and even Advent hymns. 

Catholic Charities 73rd Annual Celebration Of Giving unites people from all over Chicagoland in spreading Christmas cheer, providing 25,000 gifts to our neighbors in need who would otherwise have nothing to open Christmas Day. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Andrew McKernin and Allison Loecke to share how the program is going this year, and how listeners can join in this outpouring of kindness that is filled with the Spirit of Christmas! 

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 25, 31-46, del domingo, 22 de noviembre de 2020. Viernes, 20 de noviembre de 2020

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 25, 14-30, del domingo, 15 de noviembre de 2020. Viernes, 13 de noviembre de 2020

Host Mark Teresi talks to Music Director Mark Scozzafave.  Mark presents music featuring musicians and singers from Old St. Pat's church.

Pope Francis has recently appointed 13 new cardinals, and one of them is a Chicago native.  Archbishop Wilton Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C., will become the first African American cardinal from the United States.  Our guests share some stories of their memories of him.  Guests:  Elaine Gregory Swenson; Fr. Thomas Baima; Fr. Dominic Grassi

Catholic Conference Hour host Bob Gilligan and his guest talk about how Catholics voted in the 2020 presidential election.

The Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship Office look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday during the pandemic.

And the Catholic Schools Today program looks at the Catholic high schools placement exam by highlighting two of Chicago’s Catholic high schools.

Vince Gerasole was the guest-host for today's program.  As the largest all-girls school on the north side of Chicago, Resurrection offers a rigorous and challenging education for all students in a supportive environment.  Resurrection serves a diverse student population from across the city and suburbs, representing over 100 private and public grammar schools.  Guests:  Laura Dennis; Dr. Rick Piwowarski.

Vince Gerasole is the guest host for today's program.  First, Dr. Jim Rigg gives an update on Chicago's Catholic Schools.  Then we highlight St. Patrick High School, Chicago's oldest all-male Catholic high school.  The school's current hybrid model ensures the safety, health and well-being of students, faculty and staff while allowing St. Patrick to provide the quality educational experience their families have grown accustomed to in the school's 160-year history.  Guests:  Mick O'Rourke; Dr. Joseph Schmidt. 

Catholic Charities clients in the Refugee Settlement and LOOM programs are some of the most resilient, talented people we know. They have fled very difficult circumstances in their homelands and are now starting over in Chicago. This year has been especially challenging for them. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Elma Kulovic and Rebecca Hamlin Green to discuss how Catholic Charities Refugee Settlement and LOOM programs have adapted during COVID-19 to continue to offer support to immigrant families who are working hard toward stability, safety and a brighter future for their families.