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Instead of taking calls, Dr. Ray spends Monday’s answering listener e-mail. You can e-mail Dr. Ray yourself at www.DrRay.com.
Program #745 The Four Goods of Marriage
Description: Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life’s greatest questions
Are past hurts holding you back? Let us help you discover ways to lose that luggage and find the healing you’re longing for. Dr. Greg and Lisa will help you solve your problems with relevant, relatable and achievable tools and solutions straight from the genius of the Theology of the Body. It is the life you were meant to live! To make a telecounseling appoint with Dr. Greg or one of his associates, call 800-274-4658.
Guest: Jacob Popcak
Jacob Popcak, M.A., L.P.C. is a counseling associate of the Pastoral Solutions Institute. Jacob holds a Masters in Arts for Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and has received advanced training in marriage therapy from the Gottman Institute, training in counseling for depression and anxiety disorders (Beck Institute, CBT for Depression and Anxiety), and holds certifications in both Christian Counseling (Franciscan University of Steubenville) and treating online addictions (Zur Institute). Prior to joining PSI, Jacob served as a therapist in a variety of outpatient counseling settings where he practiced intensive therapy with individuals, couples, children, trauma patients, and families suffering a variety of emotional and relational problems. He has spoken across the country about Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and has trained at the Theology of the Body Institute (TOB 1-3). He is the former co-host of the Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN, where, in addition to hosting and interviewing newsmakers both in the Church and around the world, he presented practical meditations on the gospels. He is a published author has contributed writings on the intersections of faith, psychology, and art/beauty to multiple publications, including Our Sunday Visitor Press.
Resource: Pastoral Solutions Institute
Website:
https://catholiccounselors.com/
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo to discuss her new book on St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more insights from English poetry and literature, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
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Come, Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
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June 13th, 2026 - Today we welcome Fr. Mike Driscoll to the on air team of The Spirit World. Fr. Driscoll has authored multiple books on angels and demons. We are excited to bring his spiritual authority and expertise as a priest to the show. On this episode, Fr. Driscoll and Debbie answer a broad variety of live questions from our listeners.
Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they talk with Linda Carl about her experience being a yoga instructor and how she was set free from it through her reversion back to the Catholic Church!
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