The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: Pope Francis’s Social Media Message in His First Year Summary of today’s show: In the year that Pope Francis has been in office, he’s sent out more than 280 messages on his various Twitter accounts in eight languages. Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, and Chris Kelley discuss their favorite tweets and the 140-character messages encapsulating the Word of God and the Holy Father’s loving outreach through social media. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Chris Kelley, Station Manager of WQOM 1060AM Links from today’s show: Pope Francis’ English-language Twitter

Today’s topics: Habemus Papam Re-lived; Pope Francis’ Reform; Rite of Election; 40 Days for Life; Archbishop Sheen Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry, and Gregory Tracy consider the news headlines of the week including, today’s anniversary of the election of Pope Francis; Fr. Roger’s reflection on Pope Francis as the personification of the reform of the Church; the Rite of Election for those becoming Catholic at the Easter Vigil; honoring Mary McHale, co-founder of the state’s oldest women’s shelter; the 40 Days for Life campaign; and approval of a miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Pope Francis’ Personification of the Reform of the Church, National Catholic Register, March 9, 2014”, Fr. Roger Landry, CatholicPreaching.com 40 Days for Life “Vatican medical experts OK reported miracle attributed to Archbishop Sheen”, Catholic News Service, 3/6/14

Today’s topics: One-Year Anniversary of the Papal Conclave Summary of today’s show: One year ago today, the conclave that would eventually elect Pope Francis after just four ballots began. Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, and Chris Kelley discuss the events that led to his election, including his address to the General Congregation of the College of Cardinals that outlined what would become his four-point plan for his papacy. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Chris Kelley, station manager for WQOM 1060AM Links from today’s show: “Havana Prelate Shares Notes From Cardinal Bergoglio’s Pre-Conclave Speech”, Zenit.org, 3/26/13

Today’s topics: The Catholic Family Festival Summary of today’s show: The Catholic Family Festival gathers the wide variety of cultures in the Archdiocese of Boston–more than 30 of them–for a day of praying together and experiencing the many expressions of particular cultures, including food, music, dancing, and worship. Fr. Michael Harrington, director of the office of cultural diversity; Janet Benestad, secretary for the new evangelization; and Karm Syndia Agustin, a parishioner of St. Angela Parish in Mattapan of Haitian origin, join Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss the festival and how it gathers families from all backgrounds to pray together as one. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Fr. Michael Harrington, director of the office of cultural diversity; Janet Benestad, secretary for the new evangelization; and Karm Syndia Agustin, a parishioner of St. Angela Parish in Mattapan of Haitian origin Links from today’s show: Office of Outreach and Cultural Diversity 2014 Catholic Family Festival Registration for the 2014 Catholic Family Festival Leah Darrow Kids Faith Garden

Today’s topics: Pope Awesome and Other Stories Summary of today’s show: Cari Donaldson is a Catholic stay-at-home mother of six and author of the book “Pope Awesome and Other Stories”. She joins Michael Lavigne and Domenico Bettinelli to talk about her spiritual journey that took her from Presbyterian to the New Age to nearly every world religion until finally landing in the Catholic Church, much to her surprise; the role that Southern hospitality played in that journey; and how six kids can be a force for evngelization today. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Michael Lavigne and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Cari Donaldon, author of “Pope Awesome and Other Stories” Links from today’s show: Cari’s blog clan-donaldson.com Pope Awesome and Other Stories //

Today’s topics: The Catechism of Hockey Summary of today’s show: Sports is often compared to religion, especially in Boston, but Alyssa Bormes in her new book “The Catechism of Hockey” shows how much one sport and the Catholic Church have in common faith. She joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli, along with Boston Bruins fanatic Colleen Donohoe, to talk about the book and the many connections such as major and minor penalties vs. venial and mortal sins; the confessional and the penalty box; the rules and referees and commissioner, and more. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Alyssa Bormes, author of the Catechism of Hockey, and Colleen Donohoe, assistant director of the Respect Life Education office of the Archdiocese of Boston Links from today’s show: The Catechism of Hockey (paperback) The Catechism of Hockey (ebook edition) American Chesterton Society Program #0537 for Monday, July 1, 2013: The Influence of G.K. Chesterton //

Today’s topics: Pope Francis & Cardinal Seán give interviews; Mercy and forgiveness; New episcopal vicar Summary of today’s show: Our Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Gregory Tracy, Fr. Roger Landry and Dom Bettinelli consider the news headlines of the week, including Pope Francis’ latest interview in an Italian newspaper; Cardinal Seán’s interview with the Pilot reflecting on Pope Francis’ first year; Pope Francis on God’s mercy and sinners vs. the corrupt; and appointment of a new episcopal vicar. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River. Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Pope, in interview, suggests church could tolerate some civil unions”, Catholic News Service, 3/5/14 Transcript: Pope Francis’ March 5 interview with Corriere della Sera, Catholic News Agency/EWTN News “Cardinal reflects on Pope Francis’ first year”, The Pilot, 3/6/14 “Never Tiring of Asking for God’s Mercy, The Anchor, March 7, 2014”, Fr. Roger Landry, 3/7/14 “Father Brian Kiely appointed West Region episcopal vicar”, The Pilot, 3/6/14

Today’s topics: Lent 101: Reviewing what we believe about Lent and Ash Wednesday Summary of today’s show: Why do we get ashes on our heads? What are fasting and almsgiving? Why is Lent 40 days? As we enter the season of Lent, Scot Landry and Fr. Paul Soper discuss the basics of Catholic belief and practice surrounding Ash Wednesday and Lent, including going to confession, giving things up for Lent (maybe social media?), prayer, and for fun, the 8 types of ashes you might receive on Ash Wednesday. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Fr. Paul Soper Links from today’s show: Eight Types of Ashes You Might Get on Ash Wednesday Lenten basics from Aggie Catholics

Today’s topics: The Pilgrim Lifestyle Summary of today’s show: The Vatican has an official organization, Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi, for the support of pilgrims, not just to Rome but around the world, and Kairos Pilgrimages is the official distributor for OPR in the US and Canada. Patrizia Brown of Kairos and Fr. Leo LeBlanc of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Wnchendon join Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams to talk about the pilgrimages of OPR and Kairos as well as the pilgrim lifestyle that every Christian can follow, regardless of whether they leave their hometown. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Today’s guest(s): Patrizia Brown of Kairos Pilgrimages and Fr. Leo LeBlanc Links from today’s show: Kairos Pilgrimages To find out more about the pilgrimage to the Holy Land being led by Fr. LeBlanc this November, visit the page at the Kairos website.

Today’s topics: Franciscan Pilgrimage by Land to World Youth Day Rio and Back Summary of today’s show: The Franciscans of the Primitive Observance are a Boston-based religious order that abides strictly by St. Francis’ idea of embracing poverty as a spiritual exercise. So when Br. James Wartman and Fr. Michael Sheehan decided to go World Youth Day in Brazil, they weren’t going to hop on a plane and stay in a hotel. Instead the two friars began a pilgrimage by bus, train, automobile, boat, and foot from Boston to Rio de Janeiro and back again. They talk to Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne about the journey that began at the end of May and ended at the beginning of October and brought them there and back again through the mercy of God and the kindness of strangers–including begging for meals and places to sleep. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne Today’s guest(s): Fr. Michael Sheehan, FPO, and Br. James Wartman, FPO Links from today’s show: Program #0363 for Thursday, August 30, 2012: Franciscans of the Primitive Observance “Darien Gap: The Most Dangerous (Absence of a) Road”, DarkRoastedBlend.com