The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas probably has you and your families, coworkers, and others, thinking and talking about the history and dynamics of the Jewish people and the Palestinians. It may also have you thinking about the relationship between the Catholic Church and our sisters and brothers of other faiths.

Father Erich Rutten, pastor of Christ the King and St. Thomas the Apostle in Minneapolis, joined host Patrick Conley to help us navigate the complexity of interfaith relationships and discuss the Vatican II declaration, Nostra Aetate.

Learn more about the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and ways you can get involved with interfaith engagement.

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The Advent season began on December 3rd. With only 21 days this year to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, it’s even more important to enter intentionally into every day of this season of waiting and hope. Joining host Patrick Conley with tips on how to do just that, is Fr. John Paul Erickson, pastor of Transfiguration parish in Oakdale. 

Find additional Advent resources on the Archdiocesan website.

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In case you couldn’t tell on your own, we’re approaching the darkest part of the year. While it may be disheartening to walk out of work to a night sky, we as Christians have so much to hope for. Joining producer Kayla Mayer to talk about the hope within the Advent season is Archbishop Hebda. 

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As Ordinary Time comes to an end, we look ahead at the new liturgical year and the season of Advent. What a great time to get re-focused and “live liturgically.” Joining host Patrick Conley to talk about exactly that, is Kendra Tierney, mother of ten children and the mind behind Catholic All Year.

Find resources for how to live liturgically in any season on Catholic All Year!

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When living in the metro of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, it can be easy to forget that if you drive about an hour or less any direction, you'll trade our beautiful cities for just as beautiful farmland. Joining producer Kayla Mayer is someone who is incredibly familiar with Minnesota rural life, Quinci Schmidt, who grew up and now works on one of the four dairy farms left in Hennepin County. 

Read more about Quinci and her family's farm on The Catholic Spirit.

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The nights are getting longer and the air is getting colder, and you can basically smell the turkey cooking. All signs are saying that Thanksgiving and the holiday season is almost upon us. Joining producer Kayla Mayer to help us reflect on gratitude and how we can bring more gratitude into our lives this holiday season is Bishop Williams.  

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Leather. It’s not just for bikers anymore! We're not sure it ever was... Either way, the artisan joining us now is all-in on producing high-quality, hand-made leather goods that are helping customers better care for their Bibles and other religious items. Joining producer Kayla Mayer from the other side of the world – literally – is David Kruse – founder and CEO of OréMoose.  

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We’re still a few weeks away from honoring the original Santa – Saint Nicholas – but it’s the right time to enjoy a great local play about his life. Joining producer Kayla Mayer to talk about the saint who always brings gifts and what else in store for the milestone producing season is Jeremy Stanbary, founder and executive artistic director of Open Window Theatre in Inver Grove Heights.

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For many of us, music is an important part of worship – whether it’s during our personal prayer time, large group Eucharistic Adoration, or the Mass. Why is that? Local musician, Alex Schindler, joins host Patrick Conley to talk about that and how we can use music to more fully enter times of worship.

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Many of us are getting ready – physically and mentally - for what can often be the incredibly busy time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. In a culture that values busyness, why is it so important to slow down and more importantly, how can we do that? Local writer Susanna Parent talks with producer Kayla Mayer about some concrete steps on how to be more present this holiday season. 

Read Susanna's work on her website.