The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.

Pentecost is here! What does it mean for you? And, Scottie Scheffler goes from jailbird to birdies at the PGA Championship! 

Discover the “Daily Decalogue” of resolutions Pope St John XXIII followed. Plus: more on Harrison Butker’s speech and the Latin Mas

Super Bowl champion kicker Harrison Butker’s comments at a Catholic college on women’s roles go viral. Did he boot it through the uprights, or sail this one “wide right”? Listeners weigh in with wildly different perspectives! 

Sharing the faith can be scary in a world that is so opposed to objective truth. Yet, you're called to do it!

Cale Clarke examines the electrifying preaching of St. Paul in Athens, as detailed in Acts 17. It's a how-to guide for evangelizing in a world that feels increasingly foreign and secular. Yes, even in our modern "post-Christian" society, Paul’s approach in Athens gives us golden nuggets on how to engage with a culture that might look at Christianity like it’s ancient Greek!

Check out the whole hour here!

🏛️ Setting the Scene: Imagine St. Paul in Athens, a city brimming with idols and philosophical chatter. Paul is not just taking in the sights; he’s stirred to his core, provoked by the rampant idolatry. This isn’t just a casual observation; it's a divine disruption.

🗣️ Paul at the Areopagus: He steps up in this public space, surrounded by Epicurean and Stoic philosophers who are probably expecting some low-tier spiritual gossip. Instead, St. Paul delivers a masterclass in communication. He connects with the Athenians by acknowledging their religiosity, pointing to an altar inscribed "To an Unknown God." Here, Paul flips the script, introducing them to the "unknown" God who is actually known and knowable—the Creator of all, calling all to seek Him.

🤔 Paul’s Rhetoric – A Lesson in Evangelization: St. Paul's approach? He meets people where they are but takes them where they need to go. He respects his audience's intellect and spiritual hunger, using their own cultural elements (like the inscription) to bridge to the Gospel. It’s not about watering down the faith; it’s about making it accessible and compelling.

🌐 Why This Matters Today: Cale Clarke draws a stark parallel between the ancient Athenian culture and today's "pagan" environment. We're surrounded by modern-day idols (hello, consumerism and social media!), and just like St. Paul, we’re called to engage—not disengage. Whether it's through media or our daily interactions, the mission is clear: bring Christ into the culture, with clarity and charity.

🔥 Takeaway: St. Paul preaching in Athens is a strategic guide for us, the modern-day faithful. In a world hungry for truth but distracted by the new, our challenge is to present the timeless Gospel in a way that resonates, challenges, and transforms.

🙌 And remember... Just like Paul, we may face mockery or indifference, but also like Paul, our call is to persist, knowing some will hear and embrace the message. We're not just talking about history; we're living it, and we're shaping it, one conversation at a time. So, let’s get out there and evangelize like it’s AD 50 in Athens! 

Guest host Brooke Taylor is joined by her guest Dr. Anne Valeri-White, Co-founder of Doxology Health and Fertility. They discuss practices that conform to Catholic teachings on the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death.

At exactly 5:13 PM on 5/13 (1981), Saint John Paul II was shot — but Our Lady of Fatima diverted the bullet. Plus: the crucial importance of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.

Cale welcomes Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute to talk about “Wildcat”, the new Ethan Hawke film about famed Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor. Plus: The Week That Was, and more!

Dr. Tim Gray drops by for a conversation with Cale about Ascension Thursday and the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress. Plus: Michaela’s Pledge Drive kid jokes are guaranteed to make you smile! 

Saint Paul, preaching in Athens, offers us a masterclass on how to evangelize a pagan culture. 

Do you go to a parish that's far from you? 

In a recent episode of The Cale Clarke Show, the spotlight was on Pope Francis and his nod to "parish shopping." That's right, —swapping your local parish for another might just have the papal thumbs up! Get the whole episode here.

Cale dives into this topic, initiated by a piece from Father Raymond D'Souza. The Holy Father made a comment that's stirring the Catholic pot: If you don't feel comfortable at your local parish, it's okay to look elsewhere. Pope Francis said that he doesn't want you to flee from the Catholic Church, though! 

Canon law usually ties you to your local parish geographically, but today’s Catholics are looking for parishes not just based on location but on Mass schedules, community, and yes, even the type of Mass that feels like home. Whether it's traditional Latin Mass or a more contemporary service, the Church has many different varieties to offer.

Listeners like Jodi from Las Vegas and Osvaldo from San Antonio shared their stories, highlighting personal preferences and life situations that guide their parish choices, from seeking a quieter, Gregorian chant-filled experience to sticking with a community that feels like family.

And the Vatican? They've acknowledged this, suggesting that the Church’s reach extends beyond mere geography—it's about community, service, and shared traditions.

So, if you're feeling guilty about not attending your designated parish, relax a bit. It’s not a sin to explore other parishes. Pope Francis and even the Vatican seem to suggest that finding your spiritual home might sometimes mean looking beyond your backyard.