Kresta in the Afternoon

Rob Galea was a lonely, miserable teenager. He wanted to feel like he belonged, so he joined a gang. He went clubbing. He drank. He stole things. He lied. His reckless lifestyle ultimately led him to hide in fear for his life from other gang members. He was so desperate in those days spent in his dark bedroom that he contemplated ending his life. But a phone call from his grandmother led to him turning his life around. Fr. Galea joins us.

Why do so many Catholics find themselves too intimated to share the Faith? After all, Jesus and the apostles didn't have social media, television or even radio broadcasts - and they changed the world forever. Karen Edmisten joins us with the evangelization tools that brought her from atheism and how she uses them today.

Abraham Lincoln wrote countless notes to himself over the course of his adult life. As they were meant for his eyes only, he never signed or dated them – but they provide us with a fascinating insight to his private debates on the issues of the time. We take a look with Ron White.

The Church’s primary formation documents promote a strong, healthy relationship between the spiritual and psychological dimensions of our identities as Christians. We talk with Br. John Mark Falkenhain about this connection and how to address spiritual and mental health challenges.

Through her long career as a lawyer and diplomat, Mary Ann Glendon has worked closely with the Vatican under three different popes. She was a Vatican representative to a UN conference on Women under John Paul II, served as US Ambassador to the Vatican while Benedict XVI was pope, and then was named by Pope Francis as a member of the Pontifical Commission of inquiry into the Vatican bank. And the stories only begin there. She joins us.

Since the October 7th attack, we’ve seen blatant examples of anti-Israel sentiment all over, especially on college campuses. But there is a softer, more covert form of persecution that is just as prevalent. Aaron Rothstein explains.

The pastor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City said the church has offered a Mass of Reparation after a controversial irreverent funeral service was held there this week for a well-known transgender advocate. Matthew Bunson tells us what happened.

Israel is facing increasing criticism as the civilian death toll in Gaza mounts. What does history tell us about civilian deaths, especially in urban warfare? Al discusses.

The term “cafeteria Catholics” is commonly used to describe self-identified Catholics who “pick and choose” which Church teachings to adhere to; typically, these Catholics will disregard Church teaching on matters such as abortion and the definition of marriage. But while this often describes people on the Left, the “cafeteria” mindset also applies to thinkers on the right. Dr. Richard DeClue joins us with more.

February is the month of the Holy Family. While they’re the go-to model that sets an example for all families, it’s easy to forget that they were also real people living real lives. How did Joseph spend his day at work? What did their home look like? Steve Ray takes us through a day in the life of the Holy Family.