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EWTN's Brian Patrick joins Dr. Matthew Bunson of the National Catholic Register and Fr. Thomas Petri each weekend! They look back on the week just past and the week ahead, in the Church and the world.... more
FAQs about Church Alive:How many episodes does Church Alive have?The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.
June 08, 2020Church Alive - 06/08/2020 - Deacon Harold Burke-Sievers- EditedDeacon Harold Burke-Sievers, Co-Host of EWTN Radio’s Morning Glory, expresses his belief in the power of The Eucharist to quell the recent violence and lead us to love and understanding of our brothers and sisters of all races. Fr. Petri preaches on the Holy Trinity’s unity and diversity ahead of Trinity Sunday....more30minPlay
May 29, 2020Church Alive - 05/29/2020 - Becoming Priests during Covid CrisisFathers Jonah Teller and Jordan Zajac, newly ordained Dominicans for the Province of St. Joseph, share there humbling experience of becoming priests in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Fr. Petri reminds us that living in the spirit is not just for charismatics and Dr. Bunson profiles soon-to-be canonized Blessed Charles de Foucauld....more30minPlay
May 22, 2020Church Alive - 05/22/2020 - Re-opening Churches After COVID CrisisMontse Alvarado, Executive Director of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, discusses the disparities in re-opening churches and businesses from the Covid-19 lockdown. Jennifer Fulwiler, a convert to Catholicism from atheism, now a standup comedian and mom of six, talks about going out on limb when God’s call takes us out or our comfort zone...more30minPlay
May 15, 2020Church Alive - 05/15/2020 - Patrick Novecosky-JPII Changed the WorldPatrick Novecosky, author of “100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World,” explores the life of this great saint of our time ahead of his 100th birthday. Fr. Petri encourages us to develop fortitude and patience as we navigate daily life in the grips of the Coronavirus pandemic....more30minPlay
May 08, 2020Church Alive - 05/08/2020 - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI bioChristoph Wimmer with EWTN’s Catholic News Agency in Germany discusses the new biography of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Peter Seewald’s book was released in German this past week with an English translation expected later this year. Fr. Petri teaches about trusting in God during difficult times in response to Jesus telling his disciples, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled.”...more30minPlay
May 01, 2020Church Alive - 05/01/2020 - Teresa Tomeo-Coronavirus FearsEWTN Radio and TV personality Teresa Tomeo talks about her new book, “Conquering Coronavirus; How Faith Can Put Your Fears to Rest.” Dominican Father Thomas Petri encourages praying The Rosary during May, traditionally dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, Mary....more30minPlay
April 24, 2020Church Alive - 04/24/2020 - Efforts to Open ParishesMonsignor Charles Pope from the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and Christopher Velasquez, Communications Director for the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, discuss efforts to open parishes for public Mass and the Sacraments. Fr. Petri breaks open Sunday’s Gospel from St. Luke, guiding us on our own “Walk to Emmaus” with Our Lord....more30minPlay
April 17, 2020Church Alive - 04/17/2020 - Divine Mercy and St. FaustinaDominican Father Thomas Petri offers insight into the Mercy of God in light of Divine Mercy Sunday. Anne-Elisabeth Guiliani, Director of Mission and Ministry for the John Paul II National Shrine describes Saint John Paul II’s rich interpretation of Divine Mercy inspired, in part, by the Polish nun he canonized, St. Faustina Kowalska....more30minPlay
April 10, 2020Church Alive - 04/10/2020 - Dan Burke- COVID19- Mother AngelciaPlunged into darkness neither had ever experienced, Dan and Stephanie Burke share their powerful journey of faith through a brush with death from COVID-19. Fr. John Paul recalls spiritually accompanying Mother Angelica in her last days on earth four years ago, and Dominican Fr. Thomas Petri reflects on the great silence of Holy Saturday and Easter peace....more30minPlay
April 03, 2020Church Alive - 04/03/2020 - Did God cause the coronavirus?Fr. Bjorn Lundberg, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Winchester, VA, joins Dominican Fr. Thomas Petri in discussing Holy Week liturgies and the unique challenge of serving the faithful without being able to celebrate Mass publicly. Fr. Petri also answers the question: Did God cause the coronavirus?...more30minPlay
FAQs about Church Alive:How many episodes does Church Alive have?The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.