US Bishops discuss issues related to using the word “preeminent” and decide to keep it; motion to name St. Irenaeus as a doctor of the Church. Ancient hymns composed by Church doctors now more accessible. Wonder what the most difficult part of radio was for Father Matthew? Just because we don’t always see the response […]

Today’s broadcast is an encore from August 26, 2019: Did Jesus need to be human, to save us? Without the perfect examples of Jesus and Mary we would be lacking definition of “holiness” and the measure by which we will be judged. Sacred vessels: tradition and teaching. Etymology of “hypocrisy” : putting on airs.

Do you have a friend you can pray with? How can we make prayer a normal part of friendships? Protections around the seal of confession being threatened in England. Catholic funerals; liturgical  traditions. We think we can observe ourselves; we spend far too much time evaluating ourselves. How can we use that time instead to […]

What does it mean to be a spiritual person? Pew research publishes study: Americans as a whole accept widely, “cohabitation is no big deal.” Why is there a “u curve” on happiness in the lives of many? Do you live and die for yourself?  

Are we more honest when we know we’re being watched? Do we need God to be good (as Richard Dawkins asks)? Do you have a relationship with whomever you want to share Christ? Controversy in the Latin Mass? How bold is your endeavor to meet Jesus?

Work – Life Choice Challenge: Microsoft gives employees Friday’s off and increases productivity by 40%. How do you rest on the Lord’s Day? Are you struggling with sin? Father Matthew has a possible solution! Need a patron saint for a rebellious teen? Listen to this segment 😉 What is your role within the Body of […]

Highlights from the life of St. Charles Borremo: every age in the church has its own set of confusing times and saints that come forth! It’s not always perfect, because we are sinners called to conversion! We do in union with the Body of Christ. Transformation from dark moments. Shia LaBeouf: breaks down, cleans up […]

All saints have something in common: they had to live and do ordinary things in life; they had to trust in God’s mercy. What is the greatest obstacle to becoming a saint, today? In God’s plan, St. Joseph was chosen to be the father/protector/formator of Jesus; Joseph was the closest man to Jesus and (next […]

Plethora of “sexy” Halloween costumes forget human dignity; dress up as yourself, the saint in making.  Appreciating the vocation of Military Chaplains: called to educate the consciences of soldiers. Through works of mercy, we see the dignity of others. Father Matthew comments on recent Pachamama news: symbols have meaning; common ground is imperative to communication. […]

Theological tie in with recent car problems: ongoing sagas remind us that God works everything for the good. Hostile witnesses on Halloween: ever notice how Catholics are targeted by the diabolical? Nineteen years ago, Father Matthew had brain surgery; robotic surgery would be the course of surgery today; if artificial intelligence (AI) can outperform doctors, […]