Running and the spiritual life: can a smile change the way you run? Can a smile change the witness you give in the spiritual life? World record setting runner attributes his success to his Catholic faith. We can’t control the circumstances of the “race” but we can discipline ourselves in the spiritual life. Are you […]

Throw away mentality and divorce; importance of fidelity and covenantal relationships. When one experiences woundedness, it affects another. Hidden Christians in Japan requested three proofs of missionaries returning: fidelity to Bishop of Rome, devotion to the Blessed Mother, and Priestly celibacy. When we’re sharing our love for the faith, we have to be sensitive to […]

Father shares a bit of frustration during recent travel to illustrate what can happen when we focus on the tiny crosses/obstacles along the way. It’s hard to seek, knock, and persevere in the spiritual life when we don’t see the fruit. God will continue to call us to conversion; why can’t we recognize the opportunities […]

Today’s broadcast is an encore from August 12, 2019… Thinking of St. John Vianney: Chastity, Obedience and Simplicity of Life. How do you work on personal holiness and stay accessible? How does fear lead us away from Jesus? ESPN features story on Cloistered Nun

Our Lady of the Rosary, Busy Life and Reflective Prayer, Jonah Father shares how the rosary became such a big part of his life. How does our rapid lifestyles affect our ability to pray a reflective prayer like the rosary? Are children becoming more accomplished at younger ages? Father explores the story of Jonah and […]

Do pets need blessing on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi? How do we love and follow Jesus? How do we suffer the wounds of Christ? Bishop Barron’s participation in Reddit forum, revisited: people are interested in the existence of God, many are willing to dismiss proof; people are also interested in the problem […]

What would you say is the most amazing example of God’s power? Brandt Jean: “I want the best for you…give your life to Christ.” If we only forgive when we “feel” like it, will we ever forgive? Claims are always being made to do away with priestly celibacy — life of sacrifice that brings joy. […]

Father Stephen Spencer joins the show on the Feast of the Guardian Angels; angel talk ensues. Angeles were given one opportunity to choose; humans have a lifetime of choice. Do we use our choices to imitate Christ? Execution and appreciation of beautiful music in the liturgy: Pope emphasizes catechetical nature of the liturgy, supported by […]

Unfolding events of a triple homicide, inspired young St. Therese of Lisieux to pray for forgiveness and conversion of the murderer. Constantly enslaved to hyper-sensitivity and emotions, Therese experienced dramatic conversion. Candor, simplicity and little virtues are hallmarks of her autobiography. Appreciating the beauty of Mass…from the pew; the abundance of elderly and children at […]

  Endurance, intensity and patience: common traits necessary for high level chess competitors and for priests hearing confessions. Dr. Scott Hahn: a wonderful example of someone faithful to following the truth no matter where it leads. We can extend ourselves, even to “sinners” in the peripheries; we have to have a plan for welcoming all […]