Pope Francis declared a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be observed for the first time July 25 this year. Joining us to talk about the dignity of the elderly is Erin Younkins, director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore's office of life, justice and peace within the Institute for Evangelization. Younkins is a former occupational therapist who worked primarily in geriatrics.

Since they were first published in 1548, St. Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises have been helping people across the world deepen their relationship with Christ. A compilation of prayers, meditations and contemplative practices, the exercises are known for engaging the imagination and challenging believers to stretch themselves spirituality.

In this encore episode, George Matysek speaks with Jesuit Father Stephen Spahn, a theology professor at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, about the Spiritual Exercises and the man behind them.

Luke Koski, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Baltimore stationed at Christ the King in Glen Burnie for his pastoral year, shares his call to the priesthood and talks about Quo Vadis, an upcoming vocations camp for high school boys.

This program delves into the process of how priests are assigned to parishes and gives a glimpse into how a current priest in transition prepares for and experiences a change in assignment. Our guests are Father Jim Proffitt, director of clergy personnel and Father Michael DeAscanis, outgoing pastor of St. Philip Neri in Linthicum and St. Clement I in Lansdowne.

In honor of Flag Day, Vince Vaise, one of the world's foremost experts on the history of the Battle of Baltimore and Fort McHenry, tells us about the fascinating history of the battle that inspired our national anthem and also shares Catholic connections in the fort's long history -- including during the Civil War.