Practicing Catholic Show

Next time on Practicing Catholic: our beloved Bishop Cozzens is back to share about a Catholic Father’s Day celebration! The Catholic Watchmen are leading the charge this Father’s Day as we take a look at the special gifts bestowed unto men and fathers. How do you keep a human being from becoming medical waste as a result of IVF? Laura Elm, Executive Director of Sacred Heart Guardians and Shelter, shares about this unique burial ministry honoring the dignity of the smallest members of our society. Lastly, Tim Cahill and Nestor Arguello are also joining us to talk about how to cultivate friendships as young adults – and Catholic Beer Club may just be a place to do so!

Practicing Catholic airs Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota had one of the highest binge drinking rates in the nation in 2019. Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, especially among men, as are the number of alcohol-related diseases and injuries requiring hospital treatment. How do we, as practicing Catholics, work against the evils of alcoholism while simultaneously loving and supporting the people under that affliction? With us this week is Tim Murray, executive director of Trinity Sober Homes.

Reconciliation is a word at the very heart of Christianity. Reconciliation of people with God and with one another. A complicating factor to working toward this reconciliation can be racial and cultural differences. How can we work together with the Lord and one another to actualize the peace of Christ in our racially diverse cities, communities, and parishes? Dr. Kate Walsh-Soucheray is here to talk about an Interactive Multicultural Competency Training Day that offers hope in building bridges instead of walls.

Hopefully, you listen to Practicing Catholic, at least in part, because you’re wanting to become a practicing Catholic, or you already are one, and you want to continue to grow in your practice of the faith. First up on the show today is a resource you’re going to want to know about. Jeff Cavins is with us to talk about a new course from the Catechetical Institute School of Discipleship.

What does the Church really teach about women and women’s roles? Is there such a thing as a “Catholic feminist,” or should there be? Dr. Erika Kidd from Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas is with us to talk about these important topics.

How does one decide when it’s the right time to move a pregnancy resource center? Good question. Here to explain to us how SouthWest Options for Women Pregnancy Resource Center knew it was time to pull up stakes are Kim Bennecke and Marie Zeismer.

SouthWest Options for Women is a supportive, non-judgmental environment for facing an unexpected pregnancy, addressing pregnancy health concerns as well as a place for resources and financial help during pregnancy and so much more.

Learn more about their ministry by visiting SouthWestOptionsForWomen.org

Blessed is She is a sisterhood of women who want to grow together in their Catholic faith. They create beautiful and accessible resources, products, and experiences to foster community and deepen faith, both online and in person...including Fly Revivals. Here to introduce us to the Fly Revival concept is Catholic speaker and emcee, as well as Managing Editor of Blessed is She, Nell O’Leary.

Finally, if a bishop were to offer you “an essential tool for the Christian life,” wouldn’t you want to take notice? Well, that’s what we’ve got coming up! Bishop Cozzens is back with us to reveal this essential tool and how you can utilize it this fall!

Our kids are encountering both people of different races and different racial attitudes from a very young age. How do we ensure that they are committed to the Catholic understanding and practice of racial justice? How do we talk to them about this important topic? Justina Hausmann Kopp, a mother of quadruplets, is with us to give us some insight and inspiration.

I hope you’ve been enjoying your monthly Cuppa Joe! Of course, I’m talking about the Archdiocesan series of talks on Saint Joseph! The next one’s coming up this week and is all about St. Joseph, the Virginal Father of Jesus. Here with a taste of what to expect on Tuesday, June 1st is the next presenter, Kelly Wahlquist.