🎙️ The Morning Quest – Show Notes

Embracing Memorial Day Through Faith
Fr. Colin Patrick from St. Brigid’s (and a former Army captain) shares how Catholics can more fully enter into Memorial Day—honoring the sacrifice of our fallen while remembering the eternal hope we have in Christ.

📖 Sunday Gospel Reflection – John 14:23–29
Fr. Vincent Sullivan, semi-retired priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, unpacks Jesus’ words of peace, presence, and promise: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

🪖 Spotlight on a Heroic Chaplain – Fr. Peter Whelan
Fr. Colin Patrick also reflects on one of his favorite military chaplains—Fr. Peter Whelan, a courageous Civil War priest who ministered to both Confederate and Union soldiers.

❤️ Memory Verse – John 13:34
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” A reminder that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a call to action.

🌞 Keeping Faith Alive During Summer Break
Kathleen Lindemann, parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock, shares creative ways families can keep kids engaged, joyful, and faith-filled during summer.

Scripture Verse of the Week: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
Guest: Larry Schauer, veteran and parishioner of St. Catherine's in Kennesaw is reflecting on his time in the Army with a Memorial Day talk.
Gospel: Fr. Revak priest at St. Claire of Assisi in Acworth, John 8:51-59
Saint Segment: Jeanne Dennis parishioner at Christ the King helps us get acquainted with St. Rita
Guest:  Bob Spidel from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta will be talking about his Troop Support Ministry.  For more information go to: https://holycrossatlanta.org/troop-support-ministry 

Today on the Show:

🎙️ Fr. Silloway – Pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody
→ Shares how priest assignments are discerned and decided, and what goes into serving a parish faithfully in changing seasons.

📖 Fr. Scott Reilly, LC – Pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator
→ Reflects on today’s Gospel, John 10:22–30, where Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice... I give them eternal life.” A powerful reminder of the security we have in the Good Shepherd.

🔥 Get Acquainted with the Sainted with Chuck Purzner: Bernardine of Siena, Priest 
→ Known for his dynamic preaching and tireless devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, St. Bernardine reminds us to speak truth boldly and lovingly.

💞 Gregg & Michelle McDonald – Founder of Men as Christ and his wife
→ Share a moving testimony of God’s love through the journey of a prodigal son, the power of forgiveness, and loving others through pain and restoration.

📜 Scripture Focus:
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)

John 20:29- Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and still believe."

Tim Shevlin parishioner of Our Lady of Assumption and founder of Fit Catholics.com is back and with school coming to an end he will al how do we keep our kids active and healthy during the summer.

Fr. Mark White Pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, John 13:31-33a, 34-35

Chuck – Get Acquainted with Pope Saint Leo II

The Ministry & Service Ambassador program at Heritage is a mission internship for 21-26 year olds who would like to spend a year living in community, growing in faith, while serving the Lord in the beautiful setting of Heritage Retreat. For more information go to: https://www.heritagega.org/

🎙️ The Morning Quest Podcast — Episode Highlights

Remembering a Friend: Pope Leo XIV
John Gordon, co-host of The Family Room on The Quest, shares personal stories from his high school and college days with Robert Francis Prevost, now known to the world as Pope Leo XIV. A rare glimpse into the early years of a future pope.

📖 Gospel Reflection:
Fr. Revak, priest at St. Clare of Assisi in Acworth, reflects on John 8:51–59, where Jesus boldly declares, “Before Abraham was, I AM.”

🌾 Saint of the Day:
We honor Saint Isidore the Farmer, a humble laborer whose deep faith, charity, and prayer life made him the patron saint of farmers and rural communities.

📜 Scripture Verse of the Week:Jesus said to him,
“Have you believed because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and still believe.”
— John 20:29

🌍 Fatima Tour for Peace:
Patrick Sabat, Program Director for Our Lady’s Blue Army, joins us to talk about the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which will be visiting select parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta from May 17–21.
🔗 View full schedule and locations

Today on the Show:

🎙️ Fr. Silloway – Pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody
→ Shares how priest assignments are discerned and decided, and what goes into serving a parish faithfully in changing seasons.

📖 Fr. Scott Reilly, LC – Priest at St. Brendan the Navigator 
→ Reflects on today’s Gospel, John 10:22–30, where Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice... I give them eternal life.” A powerful reminder of the security we have in the Good Shepherd.

🔥 Chuck Purzner discusses St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest
→ Known for his dynamic preaching and tireless devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, St. Bernardine reminds us to speak truth boldly and lovingly.

💞 Gregg & Michelle McDonald – Founder of Men as Christ and his wife
→ Share a moving testimony of God’s love through the journey of a prodigal son, the power of forgiveness, and loving others through pain and restoration.

📜 Scripture Focus:
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)

🎙️ The Morning Quest Podcast — Today’s Episode Highlights

🕊️ First Impressions of our New Pope:
Fr. Silloway, pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody, shares his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV, reflecting on his background, early messaging, and a light reflection on Our Lady of Fatima

📖 Gospel Reflection:
Fr. Scott Reilly, priest at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA, reflects on John 10:22–30, where Jesus proclaims, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

🔥 Saint of the Day:
Chuck Purzner unpacks the legacy of Saint Damien of Molokai, a heroic priest who ministered to those suffering from leprosy in Hawaii, offering them dignity, hope, and the love of Christ.

📜 Scripture Verse of the Week:Jesus said to him,
“Have you believed because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and still believe.”
— John 20:29🎉 Banter & Commentary:
Dave, Allison, and Josh dive into the buzz surrounding Pope Leo XIV—including his childhood home which was on the market until he was elected. With some humorous banter, they also debunk the cultural fears about what people imagined an “American Pope” might be.