On today’s show: Father discusses about what it is like as a priest to hear confessions. One of the first effects we can observe of sin, is we ourselves are hurt. Sin hurts others even if it is just indirectly. It hurts the Body of Christ. It damages our relationship with God. Just a little […]

On today’s show: A 13-year-old girl finds a “help me” note in Amazon Christmas package. (Link) We can use our technology for good or evil. (Link) Father speaks about his experience with Jury Duty. It is becoming harder to find jurors that will stay awake for trials. Jesus tells us to stay awake. Are we […]

On today’s show: Fr Matthew shares a story about almost heading to Mexico City to the Basilica.  He has a close personal connection to Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Father shares a story of a listener, who was baptized 40 years ago on the feast day of OLG.   She had lost her sense of smell and regained […]

On today’s show: Father discusses the needs of the retired religious in light of the drop-off in vocations. Some of the fires in Southern California are threatening Jewish Synagogues. 23 Torah scrolls were saved from the fires. Father discusses Keaton Jones and the viral video of his story of being bullied. Advent is not just […]

On today’s show: Father discusses the changes in the translation of the Mass, and also, what did not change in the translation of the Mass. One example is the “Our Father.” Pope Francis praises a French translation of the “Our Father.” Are we paying attention to what we are saying? We are part of the […]

On today’s show: Father Matthew tells the story about a tattoo and a hospital patient: Can we place medical directives on our body? Pope Benedict XVI wrote extensively on hope. Pope Francis says optimism disappoints, but hope does not. Jesus accepted the Cross because he knew the Grace it would give you. Ipsos Mori is […]

On today’s show: Father Matthew shares about a morning when things were not going his way. Are you using your advent time well? We are made for so much more than the enjoyment and convenience of this world. Guest: Joe Sikorra shares about Advent after the passing of his son and his advent traditions.

On today’s show: Father discusses professional cuddlers, and the Girl Scouts tweet about consent for hugs. Our society has lost the sense of how to relate to itself. We don’t treat people as they are – made in the image of God; rather, we treat each other as objects. Father discusses a special marriage ceremony […]

On today’s show: Father shares manuscripts of previous drafts of the Catechism before its approval. Father reflects on deception and how people have deceived him in the past. He shares a story about being deceived as a young seminarian. If a priest reveals confidential information from the confessional, he is automatically excommunicated. The UK and […]

On today’s show: The Average American household spends over $900. during Christmas time. 45% of Americans would prefer to skip Christmas. Father refers to a topic introduced by Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green on the Patrick Madrid Show: David Cassidy’s last words, “so much wasted time….” Maybe we should be ready, at every moment. Are […]