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In this episode, Bishop Wall hits on the most relevant points of the exhortation, from care of the poor, to joy, to the power and potential drawbacks of the internet.

What's the difference between an exhortation and an encyclical? The latest exhortation from Pope Francis, "Gaudete et exsultate", is a personal letter from the pontiff on topics close to his heart. In this case, he covers topics ranging from care of the poor, to joy, to the power and potential drawbacks of the internet. In this episode, Bishop Wall hits on the most relevant points of the exhortation.

The Ladies of Charity are a group of lay women worldwide who follow the Vincentian model of "Humility, Simplicity and Charity" in service to the poor.

In March of 2018, Bishop Wall, along with Suzanne Johnson, President of the National Board of Ladies of Charity, and Sr. Elizabeth Racko, spiritual moderator for the local chapter, formally established the Ladies of Charity in the Diocese of Gallup. Members will work locally on a variety of charitable efforts throughout the Diocese.

In the second part of our dual series on Humanae Vitae, Bishop Wall takes a look at the positive outcomes predicted by Pope Paul VI.

In the second part of our dual series on Humanae Vitae, Bishop Wall takes a look at the positive outcomes predicted by Pope Paul VI, and how Catholics who remain faithful to the teachings of the Church experience high levels of marriage stability and happiness.

In part one of our series on "Humanae Vitae", Bishop Wall examines the prophetic vision of Pope Paul VI and the negative consequences he foresaw for any society that rejects the value of human life in all its stages.

In 1968, a commission built to advise Pope Pius VI recommended that the Catholic Church officially change its stance on contraception. But the Pope, refusing to bow to public pressure, instead released his encyclical "Humanae Vitae" ("On Human Life") reaffirming the Church's opposition to abortion, contraception, and euthanasia.

In part one of our series on "Humanae Vitae", Bishop Wall examines the prophetic vision of Pope Paul VI and the negative consequences he foresaw for any society that rejects the value of human life in all its stages.

Downton Abbey was a surprise smash hit from PBS, a show that revolved around the lives of an aristocratic English family and their servants in the early 20th century. Aside from being a compelling period drama, it also managed to convey strong storylines on the themes of family, marriage, and most prominently, the crucial role of stewardship in the management of livelihoods.

Flannery O'Connor is one of the darkest and most challenging Southern writers of the 20th century. She was also deeply, unapologetically Catholic.

Flannery O'Connor is one of the darkest and most challenging Southern writers of the 20th century. She was also deeply, unapologetically Catholic, infusing her body of work with characters forced to confront the most unpleasant aspects of human nature. But for each encounter with the grotesque, there is a confrontation with grace, and the opportunity each human being has to accept or reject the what is good, true, and beautiful.

In this podcast episode, Bishop Wall unpacks his favorite O'Connor story, "Revelation", and how this deeply Catholic author, who died young from the disease of lupus, remains one of America's most authentic literary champions of truth and beauty.