Supreme Knight Carl Anderson discusses The Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention theme of unity in these divisive times. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori addresses political rhetoric and Catholic solutions to problems in his city. John Castillo reflects on the heroism of his late son Kendrick who gave his life to save the lives of fellow students.

Pro-life analysis of this week’s democratic debates in Detroit is provided by Catherine Hadro, host of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly. The team discusses this week’s Feast of The Transfiguration and Dominican Fr. Thomas Petri teaches on the importance of getting right with family members whom we’ve done wrong.

Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas discusses his border Diocese’s efforts to help refugee families in the midst of a fierce political battle over immigration and asylum reform. Christine Rouselle of the Catholic News Agency profiles the new bishop appointed to lead Catholics in West Virginia’s only diocese and Dominican Fr. Thomas Petri guides us toward persistence in prayer.

Fr. Christopher Smith, Rector of Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange, talks about the dramatic transformation of the Southern California iconic Crystal Cathedral into a truly Catholic house of worship.

Dominican Fr. Thomas Petri discusses the power of blessings and holy water and the team remembers the historic moon landing 50 years ago.

Dominican Fr. Pius Pietrzyk Canon Lawyer, Civil Lawyer and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Studies at Saint Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, CA discusses proposed California legislation attempting to force priests to break the seal of Confession and why it’s been shelved. We also focus on the devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Simon Stock and Franciscan Bishop Saint Bonaventure.

The Catholic News Agency’s Matt Hadro joins The Church Alive team to discuss evangelization efforts directed toward “Nones,” people who claim no religious affiliation. Fr. Thomas Petri explores the devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus during the month of July and we remember St. Benedict of Nursia, revered as the founder of western monasticism.