Practicing Catholic Show

Come Easter Sunday, we shout, "Christ is risen!" We're looking forward to continuing our celebration of the Easter season for the next 50 or so days, right up to Pentecost.

When we hear “Pentecost,” maybe we think of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, or in the form of fire. But what exactly happens at Pentecost, and how might we prepare our hearts for this important day in the Church?

Fr. Michael Van Sloun, our expert on many important aspects of the faith, joins us this weekend for a refresher on this important day.

Did you know there is an Archdiocesan ministry that focuses on empowering Catholic women in their pursuits of education, spiritual growth, and service to the Church? It just may be the best-kept secret for women in the Archdiocese!

We're talking about the ACCW, or Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, which ministers to women of all ages—young and old—from one end of the Archdiocese to the other.

As president of the ACCW, Mickey Nickelson experiences first-hand the fruits of this local ministry; and she joins us this weekend to share more about the upcoming 89th Convention, Come and See, Come and Share.

Our beloved Archbishop Hebda is back to chat all-things Easter! We'll delve into His Excellency's favorite Easter traditions, while learning how to fully participate in this most holy season.

His Excellency also addresses the recent Native American boarding schools reports, and how our local Church is involved.

“Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem began in celebration, but the tenor of the week ahead of him would change severely.

How might we, as Practicing Catholics, walk more closely with him throughout Holy Week this year?

Fr. Tom Margevicius, Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Worship, is back with us with a different way of looking at this holiest of weeks.

Raise your hand if you’re looking forward to breaking your Lenten fast after the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. That’s pretty natural, right? But before we do that, we need to double-down on our prayer and sacrifices for a special group of our sisters and brothers.

They’re RCIA candidates and catechumens – those who will be welcomed into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil through the Sacraments of Baptism, the Eucharist and Confirmation. So, what’s it like for them right now and how can we unite with them now and into the future?

Let’s ask Meisha Johnson. She’s a convert to the Catholic faith and the Coordinator of Mission at Saint Joseph of the Lakes in Lino Lakes.

If someone were to ask you, “What’s the role of the Holy Spirit in your life?”, what would you say? The Holy Spirit’s work in you and me didn’t end with receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation! He is always drawing us into a deeper relationship with himself, the Father, and the Son.

Here to reflect more on the power and action of the Holy Spirit within us is Alicia Hartle, Executive Director of Pentecost Today USA.

https://www.archspm.org/2022-spring-conference-jesus-the-glory-of-god/

When talking about hospice care, we may all know a loved one who has experienced end-of-life care in this way, or maybe we’ve just heard the term before. Either way, thinking about death can be painful and unsettling, and honestly a bit confusing when we’re in the position to make those tough decisions for a family member.

Here to explain a bit about hospice care and the dignity of life is Judith Oberhauser, staff chaplain at Our Lady of Peace hospice care in St. Paul.

https://ourladyofpeacemn.org/ 

As we continue to watch the devastating events in Ukraine unfold, the call to stand in solidarity with those suffering the ravages of war comes to all the faithful. As we joined with the whole Church in consecrating the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as we offer prayers and Masses for an end to the violence, as we give of our financial resources to help those in need, we strengthen our ties with our brothers and sisters across the world.

But what does life look like for those in Ukraine?

Right here in our own backyard, at Immaculate Conception school in Columbia Heights, eighth-grade teacher Maria Zownirowycz has a unique inside look, with many family members still in Ukraine.

https://thecatholicspirit.com/news/local-news/immaculate-conception-eighth-graders-learn-ukrainian-easter-traditions-discuss-current-events/ 

Although Catholics are always meant to be practicing the corporal works of mercy, during Lent, we pay special attention to our almsgiving. If you’re like us, often times you may feel like you should be doing more for the poor and vulnerable, but you’re not sure exactly how.

Thankfully, joining us this weekend is Mike Rios-Keating, the Social Justice Education Manager at Catholic Charities with look at our call as faithful Catholics in giving to those in need.

https://www.cctwincities.org/ 

Do you struggle to speak the truth in love to a fellow sister in Christ? Does it seem easier to just ignore a brother’s sin than to confront him on it? Fr. Jonathan Kelly, rector of the Saint John Vianney College Seminary, is with us to give us some thoughts and pointers on fraternal correction.