Epiphany

Today is the Feast of the Apparition of St. Michael the Archangel. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and looks at a reflection she found about today’s Gospel reading.

Concerned Women for America (CWA) commended the Department of Justice (DOJ) for investigating and exposing the anti-Christian bias and harmful actions taken against Christians during the Biden Administration.

“The Biden Administration weaponized the federal government against Christians, both domestically, by preventing Christians from fostering children, and internationally, by removing Nigeria as a country of concern, despite Christians being targeted. We are grateful that the Trump DOJ has identified and exposed the depth of the anti-Christian bias toward and persecution of Christians during former President Biden’s tenure. And we are glad the DOJ is working to rectify the anti-Christian policies so that Christians’ rights are protected,” said Penny Nance, CEO and President, Concerned Women for America.

Maggie McKneely currently serves as the Director of Government Relations for Concerned Women for America. Previously, she worked at the Home School Legal Defense Association as their Federal Relations Liaison. She also spent time as a Tom and Kipp Gutshall fellow at the Media Research Center. Originally from Fredericksburg, VA, Maggie received her B.A. in Government from Patrick Henry College and her Master's of Arts in Government from Hillsdale College.

Fr. Stephen Burr has spent half his life living, studying, working and ministering at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

“I always wanted to be a parish priest — that’s been the call — but I loved being a seminary formator. It’s been a passion of mine,” Fr. Burr said. “I’ve loved working with the men over the years, and I’ve loved being their priest.”

Fr. Stephen Burr was ordained a priest in 2002. He’s been rector and president of Sacred Heart Major Seminary since 2021. At the end of June, Fr. Burr will move out of the seminary to begin his next assignment. He will return to parish life as part of the team of priests at St. Regis, St. Owen, Holy Name, and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parishes, primarily serving at St. Regis Parish in Bloomfield Hills.

Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and talks about meeting Immaculée Ilibagiza yesterday at her speaking event here in Michigan.

Drawing from St. Thérèse’s own writings, the testimonies of those who knew her, and the wisdom of the Church, Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm, presents six keys that unlock the heart of her spiritual doctrine: her devotion to the Holy Face, her understanding of Christ as Spouse, her profound love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, her hidden fraternal charity, the true meaning of the “Little Way,” and the mystery of her Passion and death. Click here to buy.

Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm is a Catholic priest and member of the “Franciscan Family of Mary Immaculate”, inspired by Mother Maria Elisabetta Patrizi. He is currently teaching on the Shroud of Turin at the Pontifical Athenaeum “Regina Apostolorum” (Rome), as well as on Eastern and Western Christian Spirituality. At the Pontifical Theological Faculty “Teresianum” (Rome), he teaches on St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Fr. Joseph divides his time between priestly ministry, his religious family, and study.

(Originally aired April 22, 2026)

Her book, "The 7 Christian Habits for Professional Success: On the Job with Jesus," will be available this fall from Marian Press!

Read his piece here: Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Telehealth Abortion Ban

“Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an interim order pausing a Friday decision by the Fifth Circuit Court ‌of Appeals that would have banned telehealth abortions. This Supreme Court action, called an administrative stay, will allow for telehealth abortions to temporarily continue.”

Michael New is a Senior Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Catholic University of America.

The Vatican Insider for Over 4 Decades & 4 Popes: Joan Lewis | EWTN News Special

Celebrating 20 years of her blog Joan’s Rome, along with decades in television and journalism, Joan Lewis has truly seen it all at the Vatican. Having worked alongside four Popes, her day job has given her a unique behind-the-scenes insight into how the Vatican operates and the people who keep it running.

Joan Lewis – Host of Vatican Insider, Joan was EWTN’s Rome Bureau Chief from 2005-2017. She is the author of the blog “Joan’s Rome” and is often a guest on Catholic radio and a guest lecturer in Rome and the U.S.

Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and talks about two different types of peace. She also shares a reflection on today’s Gospel reading.

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Sacred Heart Mental Wellness is reintroducing its bestselling book, The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety, now in its third edition with updated content and a new companion workbook. Originally published in 2022, the revised edition offers a practical and faith-informed approach to understanding and managing anxiety.

“Too often, mental health is treated only as a problem to fix rather than a way of life to strengthen,” said Catherine DiNuzzo, author, licensed professional counselor, and founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness. “Many who struggle with anxiety often internalize the lie that they aren’t strong enough, capable enough, or faithful enough to overcome it. “The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety reassures readers of their inherent worth and that anxiety does not define them. It explains anxiety both biologically and spiritually through a Catholic lens, affirming that each person is created good and deeply loved by God.”

Catherine DiNuzzo is a Catholic speaker, author, and Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. She operates Sacred Heart Mental Wellness, a website offering mental health information, resources, assessments, and videos for Catholics seeking to live a mentally fit lifestyle.

Catherine is the author of the bestselling book “The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety”. To strengthen the effectiveness of the content in her book, Catherine produced the “Companion Workbook” as a hands-on supplement to walk her readers through the difficult work on the journey toward mental wellness.

Catherine has been traveling internationally for over 20 years to speak and train on mental wellness, anxiety, relationships, boundaries, and more, and has been featured on EWTN (USA, Vatican, and Ireland), FOCUS, Blessed is She, numerous Catholic radio and podcasts, and in print articles.