Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Dr. John Bergsma, a full professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of the book "Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls," and presenter of the YouTube series of the same name. Also, Father Rich Jasper will give us another Modern Day Witness, and we will tell you about two important online events coming your way on January 29, 2012.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cut from Marty Haugen's "All Are Welcome" CD, we will learn about the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity when Friar of the Atonement, Father James Loughran, Director of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interfaith Institute, is interviewed. 

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and a cut from the CD, "More Than 50 Most Love Hymns," we talk to Charlie Sachetti about his book, "Knowing He's There: True Stories of God's Subtle Yet Unmistakable Touch." 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "The Birth of Jesus: A Celebration of Christmas," CD, we will talk to Stephanie and Matt Regitz about their new children's book, "Becket Wants to Be a Priest." The book follows their son as he realizes he wants to be a priest when he grows up. The grown-ups in his life, from his parents to the local parish priest, are charmed by his decision, and do all they can to deepen and celebrate his conviction, with Christmas presents and an invitation to an ordination mass. 

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of the Holy Family, and a cut from the John Michael Talbot CD, "The Birth of Jesus: A Celebration of Christmas," we talk with Father William Saunders about his book, "Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas: A Guide to the Customs and Feast Days of Advent and Christmas." The Christmas season does not end on December 25th...it's actually just beginning. We will find out more on this week's Catholic Forum. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we will hear Bishop Francis Malooly's 2020 Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington, Christmas greetings from many of the priests serving the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, and some great music from the CD, Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration and The Glorious Sound of Christmas by the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Temple University Concert Choir. 

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent, and a musical selection from the "Overshadow Me" CD from Annie Karto, we will learn about the Blessed Mother's apparition to Saint Juan Diego, and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, when Ms. Arlene Dosman, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware is the guest.