Scripture Verse of the Week: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." Psalm 4:7
 
Guest: Josh chats with Jim Clifford Knights of Columbus state Historian for the Georgia Knights of Columbus

Gospel: Fr. Revak pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan GA  Matthew 16:13-23

Saint Segment: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr. Check out the NEW movie Triumph of the Heart.  Witness the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his companions’ triumph over death.  For more information, to purchase tickets or to bring this movie to your city... go to: https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/militia 

Guest: Dr. Crete Founder of Transfiguration Counseling is back and talks about how we process grief. 

Ending: For this Saturday's Retreat- Reflecting on the Mother of God:  A Retreat for Widows

Guest: Deacon Joe Grote – husband, father, and author

Teaching a math lesson to school children at his father’s bakery one day, Joe Grote learned a lesson which changed his life. More than half the kids in front of him had no father living at home, and it broke his heart. Raised Catholic, Joe admits his faith was lukewarm until his early 30s. He grew up with men actively involved in shaping his values and realized the importance of good male role models. Men mattered, not just for the future of each child, but for the future of our civilization.

Joe threw himself into learning the core principles of building up strong young men to be good husbands and fathers. He coached sports teams and helped start a mentoring program called F.A.T.H.E.R.S, which consists of early-morning fellowship. Joe was ordained a Deacon in 2022.

Over the years he collected snippets of advice which highlighted strong principles and core values. That collection became a book titled Where Have All the Fathers Gone?, consisting of 365 daily reflections intended to encourage men to embrace the role of fatherhood. Written in easy language and sorted by themes, each day’s reflection can be read in a few minutes, but intended to linger in our minds forever.

Biography: Deacon Joe Grote lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with Ann, his wife of 46 years, their four children, five grandchildren, and Levon, their yellow Labrador. For more than 18 years, Deacon Joe has been on a mission to restore the strength of the family, beginning with fathers. Drawing from decades of ministry, marriage, and leadership of his parish’s F.A.T.H.E.R.S. group, Deacon Joe helps open eyes and hearts to the countless obstacles that families face in our disjointed culture. 

Resources:  

• Deacon Joe Grote's website
• Where Have All the Fathers Gone? by Deacon Joe Grote
• Books Deacon Joe recommended: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen and The Divine Comedy by Dante

  Scripture Verse of the Week: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." Psalm 4:7
 
 ️ Guest: Jim Clifford Knights of Columbus Historian discusses Blessed Father McGivney
 
  Gospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro GA, Matthew 8:28-34

  Saint Segment:  Jim Clifford Knights of Columbus Historian discusses Blessed Father McGivney
 
 ️ Guest: Sandra Dutton and husband Wayne Sheridan, parishioners of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Sacred Heart in Savannah, GA will be sharing the inspiration behind Sandra's new book - "A Wheelchair that Flies."   For more information: https://sandradutton.com/index.html

Back to School… with Jesus – Father Silloway shares reflections on starting a new school year grounded in faith and walking with Christ.

Gospel Reflection – Fr. Scott Reilly, the new pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA, reflects on today’s Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27 ⛵

Saint of the Day – Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
✨ “You have filled my heart with greater joy.” – Psalm 4:7

Lookback Segment – Mother Teresa Maria, Superior at Maryfield Monastery in Snellville, talks about her community and how the Blessed Virgin Mary plays a special role in their lives—and in ours. A timely message as we prepare for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this Friday. More at: maryfieldvisitation.org

Scripture Verse of the Week: "You have filled my heart with greater joy." Psalm 4:7

️ Guest: Juliet Greco, VP of Development and Donor Relations for The
Catholic Foundation of North Georgia is back and will be talking about August being Make a Will Month.  For more information go to: https://cfnga.org/"

✝️ Gospel: Kathy McCormick parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas, Matthew 17:22-27

Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Clare of Assisi, Virgin

️ Guest: Deacon Jim Gibson from Our Lady of the Mountains talks about the pilgrim door at their church.  For more information: https://www.olmjasper.org/about

-Pursuit of excellence
-Birth control
-Morality views shifting with age
-Off the grid
-Free speech in Euro vs US
-Free speech in Euro vs US

 ✝️ Scripture Verse of the Week: Galatians 1:10 – “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

️ Guest: Tim Shevlin founder of FitCatholics.com will be talking about why some of us struggle to make fitness a priority.  For more information go to: https://greenphysique.com/personal-fitness-training-for-catholics

Gospel: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, Luke 12:32-48

  Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Dominic, Priest

 ️ Guest: Brenda Sharman discusses her apostolate True Beauty helping teenage girls embrace their God given identity amidst the pressures of social media. Her event takes place August 17th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. For more information go to: https://www.truebeautymodel.com/

️ Knight Time: Thomas Fagbamiye shares the inspiring work of the Knights of Columbus Global Wheelchair Mission—bringing mobility and dignity to those in need around the world.

Fr. Revak, pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan, GA, reflects on Matthew 16:13–23—Peter’s confession and Jesus’ powerful response.

️ Saint Spotlight: Honoring Saint Sixtus II and Companions, courageous martyrs who gave their lives for the faith.

Scripture Focus: “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” — Galatians 1:10

Dr. Crete, founder of Transfiguration Counseling, returns with a powerful new series on processing grief and finding healing.