Practicing Catholic Show

How did you start off your Easter? With Mass, I hope, either in-person or virtually. Did you drive by the Cathedral for your blessing from our bishops? Archbishop Hebda shares with us a bit of his own take on the Easter season, and some insight into Divine Mercy Sunday.

Second, is chant coming back? Well, did it ever really go away? Nick Chalmers, the Director of Choirs at Chesterton Academy, tells us why chant plays an important part of the musical experience of Catholic youth.

Many of us, along with much of the country, are watching the Derek Chauvin trial with interest and also a bit of trepidation, as a verdict in either direction could spark more unrest and violence. Here to give us a bit of professional and legal insight and guidance through the lens of the Catholic faith is Ryan Hamilton with the Minnesota Catholic Conference.

While we frequently think of Christmas as a time to reminisce, how about doing a little look back at some Easters past around the Archdiocese? Allison Spies, from the Archdiocesan Archives, is with us again with a look at Easter in the Archdiocese in ages past!

Although we especially focus on almsgiving during Lent, practicing our Catholic faith means that we continue to look out for those most vulnerable and most in need during Easter and throughout the year. Our friend Jason Adkins is back with insight into Catholic Social Teaching and living it out this Easter season!

Easter is traditionally a family time, so we’ll hear from Julie Craven about how churches are staying in touch with their parish families through the wonders of technology.

It’s soon time for another Cuppa Joe! Guiding our reflections on St. Joseph as Our Spiritual Father will be Dr. Deborah Savage. She joins us to give us a pre-taste of the second episode set to premiere Tuesday, April 6th at 4:00pm via the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Instagram and Facebook pages.

Visit archspm.org/cuppajoe to catch last month's coffee break about St. Joseph, the Delight of Saints!

Heading into Holy Week, we’re once again walking with Jesus to his death. With this past year of pandemic, we’ve all become more aware of our mortality. What is death, and how can we confront the fear of death? Bishop Cozzens shares about how Easter changes everything.

Are the Stations of the Cross part of your regular Lenten practice? Ever prayed through them in the beautiful setting of the The Basilica of Saint Mary? Dr. Johan van Parys from the Basilica is with us to discuss this profound practice of prayer on this episode of Practicing Catholic.

Catch the show Fridays at 9:00pm, Saturdays at 1:00pm, or Sundays at 2:00pm on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

In this season of almsgiving, Steve Hawkins shares about the mission of Friends of Dorothy Day, his volunteer work serving food and friendship each evening, and how we can put our faith into action.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHLoQZjnDAg to learn more about the facility at which he serves, Higher Ground, and the unique model Catholic Charities Twin Cities has developed to successfully assist men and women working to rebuild their lives and return to sustainable independent living once again.