To follow Christ is to be a scandal to the world.  Yet Christians should not lose heart, for from the scandal of the cross comes our lasting hope and joy.  

Join us for this discussion with Sr. Karolyn about the current state of consecrated life for women in the U.S. and how this important vocation enriches the life of the Church.   

As we approach the sacred days of Holy Week, let us reflect on how our Lord was an outcast, feeling rejected throughout His ministry and in His final days on earth.  

Though our Western culture is materially rich, we often lack the ability to recognize our neediness and receive blessings in a spirit of gratitude.  Join us for this episode as we discuss the value of spiritual poverty.  

Many Catholics leave the Church because of her teachings on birth control.  Join us for an important discussion about the reasons for the Church's position, unpopular as it may be.  

The Church must continually provide reverent and noble liturgies that draw us into worship of God and that unite us as the Body of Christ.  Yet in our desire for quality at church, do we miss the deeper spiritual hungers?  

Many have criticized the Church for recently declaring years of baptisms to be invalid in the state of Arizona.  Is the Church trying to drive people away?  Is this an instance in which bishops are being too fussy?  

Join us for this discussion as we address the frequent complaint of adult Catholics who say, "My children don't practice the Faith, I sent them to Catholic schools, what happened?"   

Why does God allow demons to exist?  Why do they have permission to torment human beings?  Find out in this episode what God's providential plans are for the visible and invisible realm of his creatures.  

Most people have little contact with clergy or religious and their impression of the Church is largely based on their interaction with the laity.  Join us as we discuss the important role that Catholics have in giving witness to the Faith for other believers.