Show hosts discuss and interview people at the Harrisburg March for Life 2026

Hosts James Good and Eric Tereo report on a recent Catholic finance conference recently held in New York.

In this episode of Rooted and Rising, co-host Julie Shore and Father Michael Pray pick up where they left off, using the EWTN article about Top Gun: Maverick inspiring a Catholic father-son camp as their springboard. Together they dig into what it means to navigate a life that rarely follows a straight line.

They explore the illusion of control, the difference between clock time and lived time, the temptation to pave perfectly smooth paths for those we love, and the hard but freeing truth that God often lets us take the controls—only to teach us through the zigzags. From prayer habits that steady us in the storm, to the power of active listening in mentoring, to the Gospel call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him (even when it’s hard), this conversation is both practical and deeply pastoral.

Whether you’re a parent, mentor, student, or simply someone feeling the altitude shift, Julie and Father Michael offer grounded wisdom for staying on the ride, trusting the destination, and finding God in the turbulence.

Tune in for an honest, hope-filled conversation about faith, free will, and learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.

SHOW TITLE: Catholicism & Vampires

SHOW DESCRIPTION:

In this week's episode, we're joined by Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, a daughter of St. Paul and author of the In Aeternum trilogy that has taken the literary world by storm. She has a unique connection to the Diocese of Harrisburg and an even more unique way to evangelize: with Vampire novels.

SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinithians 12:4-5

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. John of the Cross

RESOURCES: 

Website:https://gliot.pauline.org/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadXuteLMs8AQ42l94FujBFLqOxqxiQcnYqJ1NDTDrwsWHjcmlcDFg-0zP7lTg_aem_Yy8ConQUr9VBqOFP9yn8Zg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sister_allison/?hl=en

Have you ever heard the Gospels?  Have you ever heard the Gospels say the Beloved, who breathed life into you, wants to stand eyelash to eyelash with you for all eternity?  Have you ever heard the Gospels say that when you’re ready to admit you’re thirsty, Jesus will already be waiting for you at the well?  Have you ever heard the Gospels say that Jesus Christ became food, bread and wine, to feed your hunger for love?  Is it possible that you’ve never heard the Gospels?  If you’re tired of living behind the barriers that only you can tear down, then stretch out your arms with Eleanor, Brenda, and Randy, and brace yourself to experience the kind of intimacy that only you and God can share.

This week's program features an interview with Erin Lagermasini of PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Hampden.

James Good and Eric Tereo discuss finance and investing with a Biblical perspective. 

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa

SHOW TITLE: Padre Pio is Coming to Harrisburg?

SHOW DESCRIPTION:

In this week's episode, Father John Bateman, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Mechanicsburg, dives deep into the ordinary life of the extraordinary Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (a.k.a Padre Pio) and why his first-class relic's arrival as a permanent installation in St. Joseph Parish matters for Catholics today.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: Galatians 2:20

RESOURCES: The presentation of the Chapel of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina and a Mass in honor of Saint Pio will be celebrated by Bishop Timothy Senior on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome! Details on the chapel and the Mass are available at stjosephmech.org/chapel-of-saint-pio.

Host Bill Benning is joined by Ngozi Uchenchi on this episode of Cursillo Corner.

Host Bill Benning is joined by Tony Painter, as they discuss the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Harrisburg.