A new year brings new beginnings and new callings. In this special episode of Heart to Heart, we sit down with deacon candidates and their wives to talk about faith, family, and saying yes to God together. Through honest conversation, we explore how God works through change, uncertainty, and trust. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own callings and where God may be leading them in the year ahead.

With recent episodes featuring incredible guests, this week we’re taking a step back to reflect on the simple, yet powerful, foundation of our faith. Fr. Matthew De Leon leads a heartfelt conversation on getting back to the core of Lent—prayer, reflection, and intimacy with God. This episode is about slowing down and having a true heart-to-heart with Him.

Lent is a time to step back, reflect, and renew our hearts as we prepare for Easter. In this special episode, Fr. John Markey, O.P. joins Fr. Matthew De Leon to share insights from his Lenten mission—a night of spiritual reflection designed to help us embrace this season with renewed purpose.

Lent is a season of prayer, sacrifice, and renewal—not just for the laity, but also for priests who guide their communities through this sacred time. In this episode, Fr. Matthew, Fr. Man, Fr. Ricardo, and Fr. Ian come together to share their personal Lenten experiences, the challenges and blessings of leading others during this season, and how we can all deepen our faith as we journey toward Easter.

Lent is a time of renewal, sacrifice, and spiritual growth. In this special episode, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of the Archdiocese of San Antonio joins Fr. Matthew and Fr. Man for a powerful conversation on embracing Lent with purpose. Together, they discuss the call to conversion, overcoming spiritual struggles, and preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter.

Lent isn’t just about giving things up—it’s about deepening our relationship with God. In this episode, Fr. Matthew De Leon and Fr. Man Nguyen discuss the importance of prayer, different ways to pray during Lent, and how we can stay spiritually focused during this season.

In our debut episode of Heart to Heart, Fr. Matthew De Leon dives into the meaning behind Lent and why sacrifice plays a crucial role in our spiritual journey. Why do we give things up? How do prayer, fasting, and almsgiving shape our faith? And how can we truly prepare our hearts for this sacred season? Join us as we explore the deeper purpose of Lent and how we can make it a time of transformation.