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Description: Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life’s greatest questions

Feeling burned out? We’ll help you bounce back. 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: Bill Donaghy

Senior Lecturer and Content Specialist

Having worked in mission, evangelization, and education since the early 1990s, Bill joined faculty of the TOB Institute in 2010 and became a full-time member of the team as content specialist in 2013. With a background in visual arts, philosophy, and systematic theology, he has given talks and retreats to bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and the lay faithful throughout the country and internationally. Bill is the co-author with Chris Stefanick of the popular program RISE: 30 Day Challenge for Men and is a proud husband and father of four.

Happy feast of St. Philip Neri! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell Welcome Dr. Steven Umbrello from the University of Turin to discuss Pope Leo’s new encyclical on Christian anthropology and artificial intelligence. Other guests include Steve Ray with insights into the history of Pentecost, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect prayer for the feast of St. Philip Neri

O God, who never cease to bestow the glory of holiness on the faithful servants you raise up for yourself, graciously grant that the Holy Spirit may kindle in us that fire with which he wonderfully filled the heart of Saint Philip Neri. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Dr. Stephen Umbrello is online at ascensionpress.com/ai.

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May 23rd, 2026 - Pentecost is one of the most important days in the year, in our prayer lives, and in the history of the world. Can you hear the rush of the wind on the apostles and picture the fire resting on all of them? It’s truly awe inspiring! Listen to our next show when Debbie and Adam talk all about the power, majesty, glory, and love of the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Matthew Petrusek

Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I’m Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Although not widely reported in legacy media outlets, Christianity is, by far, the most persecuted religion in the world. From the Middle East and Africa to India, China, North Korea, and elsewhere, Christian communities regularly experience widespread humiliation, imprisonment, kidnappings, expulsions, and even murderous mob violence. While not as severe, Christians in parts of Europe and even right here at home, in the US, also often endure discrimination, exclusion, and ridicule. There is no ambiguity about who is carrying out these attacks or what motivates them. Like the martyrs of past centuries, millions of our Christian brothers and sisters are currently suffering because they profess faith in Jesus Christ. In response to this ongoing outrage, Bishop Robert Barron has released a new book called What Do Their Deaths Demand? Christian Persecution Today. Intended for widespread distribution, the book spotlights heartbreaking stories of the continued targeting of Christian communities throughout the world, offers a theological explanation for why Christianity has been under assault since its inception, and, most importantly, provides actionable ideas for what all of us can do to respond. Here to discuss the book—and why its message is more urgent than ever—is Bishop Robert Barron.

00:00 | Introduction
01:38 | The final meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission
02:51 | Why this book, and why now?
05:16 | Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s foreword
06:46 | Aid to the Church in Need
07:47 | Why Christian persecution is largely ignored
09:00 | Part 1: The Most Persecuted Religion
15:36 | Part 2: Why the Persecution of Christians?
22:41 | The fundamental quandary
25:09 | Part 3: So What Can We Do?
32:09 | Listener question: Should we present the crucifixion more positively?
34:38 | Join the Word on Fire Institute