Kresta in the Afternoon

The use of federal funds to cover any costs associated with assisted suicide is currently against the law based on a bill signed in 1997 by President Bill Clinton after Oregon’s lethal law went into effect. Now, a new bill has been introduced to force Medicare, the VA, and the federal share of Medicaid to cover expenses associated with assisted suicide. Wes Smith tells us more.

Tolkien was a devout Catholic, and his theology is expressed throughout the world of Middle-Earth. We talk more about it with Austin Freeman.

Marcus reflects on today’s Feast – the Nativity of John the Baptist

The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has initiated proceedings against Cardinal Vigano over the alleged crime of schism. Matthew Bunson has the details.

In this Sunday’s Gospel we hear the story of when Jesus calmed the Storm. Peggy Stanton joins us, and also shares an interview she did with Al about how he met Sally.

Marcus reflects on Creation and Re-Creation

We conclude our tribute to Al Kresta by taking your calls on how he impacted your life.

In memory of Al, we share a talk he gave about a year after losing his leg on lessons he had learned about suffering.