Today is the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Laconi. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and plays a commentary by Dr. Daniel Amen on the Lord’s Prayer.

For nearly five hundred years, The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola has transformed lives, strengthened souls, and set hearts ablaze with love for God. Saints, priests, and ordinary men and women alike have discovered through this powerful set of Christian prayers and meditations the path to clarity, courage, and holiness in their lives.This book is not merely an explanation of the great saint's exercises. Fr. Ed Broom gives us a practical and comprehensive playbook for spiritual renewal. You will be guided step-by-step through a daily Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration incorporating Lectio Divina and Ignatian contemplation in a clear, structured, deeply personal way. What St. Ignatius once offered to retreatants over weeks, Fr. Broom helps you live steadily and fruitfully in everyday life. Click here to buy.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. He is a priest, speaker, author, radio talk show host, and retreat master. He was ordained to the priesthood by Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Basilica on May 25, 1986. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Father Broom teaches Catholic Ignatian Marian spirituality through his homilies, classes, parish missions, retreats, podcasts, blog articles, and livestreamed conferences. He has been a guest on EWTN, Relevant Radio, Shalom World, ESNE TV and Radio, and contributes regularly to Catholic Exchange.

St. John Neumann Catholic Parish in Canton is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a party on Saturday May 16th. Click here to read about their history. Fr. Paul joins Vanessa to talk about the church, the party and his priesthood.

Fr. Paul Ballien was ordained on May 20, 1999 in the Archdiocese of Detroit. He is currently the Pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in Canton, and Administrator of Resurrection Parish, also in Canton.

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.