The 12/26/19 broadcast of St. Joseph’s Workshop was an encore from 11/18/19 Peoria, Illinois dioceses announce progress in beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen. Research yields new information on kids’ ability to discern hypocrisy. Hypocrisy: a sin against truth. Among American religious groups, Catholics rank lowest when it comes to trusting their Clergy. What to do […]

Happy New Year! Are you thinking about resolutions in this new year? Is forgiveness on your radar? Can you pray for the person who has wounded you deeply? Deaf children (without knowledge of sign language), develop unique form of communication. We were made for communion and communication. Put Jesus at the center of your life. […]

St. Joseph’s three step process: inspiration for living life better. Struggling with the “hardship” of relationship with God? Father Matthew cites a recent study among millennials (and baby boomers!) who say it’s not good to share your faith with another person in order to evangelize. Do we use our voice to bless God? Or do […]

Getting well amidst the chaos of a hospital setting; healing in the spiritual life can be challenging and difficult, too. The Church exists to heal us, especially of mortal wounds/sins; if there’s a little bit of discomfort in self denial, perhaps all the better! How effective are self help books/podcasts? Does psychiatry help depression? If […]

Data shows digital communication is surpassing in-person/face-to-face encounters. God made us for communion with him and with others. Let’s not avoid discussions of Christ, especially at Christmas. Father Matthew draws a lesson from enduring a simple annoyance for far too long! Do you avoid setting things straight? Sometimes a simple solution is necessary, even in […]

Father Stephen joins the show today: Is it a sin to not return your shopping cart to the cart corral? Pew Research analyzes average preaching lengths and norms among different faith traditions. Are children’s books teaching kids to conjure spirits? Evil can ruin lives, even from a young age. O Come, O Come Emmanuel: from […]

Do today’s challenges steal our joy? Is joy is a choice? An impulse? An emotion? St. John the Baptist’s joy didn’t depend on perfect circumstances. It’s possible to experience great hardship and suffering along with great joy. Bishop Connely of Nebraska shares health conditions and decision to take a leave of absence. Mental health is […]

Father shares his fascination from lessons in a new book: Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale. Our actions have an even longer life than the “stuff” we own: good deeds or bad affect people. Ever wonder what a bad dream looks like, for a Priest? When we have bad experiences, do we remember […]

Scandal, isolation and changes in ministry taking a toll on priests. Pray for priests! Father Matthew walks us through some of the finer points of the annulment process. Update on the “nones”: millennials are among the largest groups of people leaving religion and not coming back. Can you have morality without religion? Lessons in the […]

Today’s broadcast is an encore from 11/25/19 • What is at the root of all sin?  Father explores how fear drives us to seek control.  And the remedy to so much sin is surrendering control and trusting in Jesus. • Can I read this book?  Father takes a look at “Manual of Minor Exorcisms” • […]