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What Fueled Venerable Maria Consolata Betrone’s Devotion? (Joanne Wright) - 3/26/25

3/26/25 - Venerable Maria Consolata Betrone was an Italian nun whose extraordinary mystical experiences and unwavering devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus marked her path to holiness. Born in 1903, Maria Consolata faced immense physical suffering throughout her life, offering these pains as a sacrifice for the salvation of souls. She experienced visions of Christ, during which she received profound messages of mercy and love, but kept these mystical encounters hidden, quietly obeying God's call to live a life of humility and obscurity. Her writings, filled with deep spiritual insights and reflections on the power of suffering, reveal a soul completely surrendered to God's will. Through her example of silent sacrifice and love, Maria Consolata Betrone continues to inspire all who hear her story to live a life of faith, trust, and devotion. Join us as we uncover the hidden yet remarkable story of this modern-day mystic and her profound relationship with Christ.

Return to Rome: Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic (Dr. Francis Beckwith) - 3/25/25

3/25/25 - What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Dr. Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). And then, in 2007, after much prayer, counsel, and consideration, he decided to return to the Catholic church and step down as ETS president. What might have caused such a dramatic shift? This provocative book details Dr. Beckwith's journey, focusing on his internal dialogue between the Protestant theology he embraced for most of his adult life and Catholicism. He seeks to explain what prompted his decision and offers theological reflection on whether one can be evangelical and Catholic, affirming his belief that one can be both. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Rome-Confessions-Evangelical-Catholic/dp/1587432471

The Science of the Spiritual Life (Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP) - 3/24/25

3/24/25 - We'll tap into The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life, authored by Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, which sets forth classic Catholic traditions on the spiritual life as the full flowering of sanctifying grace in the soul. We'll discuss the three stages of the spiritual life - the Purgative Way, the Illuminative Way, and the Unitive Way - explaining what each is and showing the transitions or conversions from one to another. How can one become a saint without knowing the way? We'll examine potential pitfalls, common mistakes, and some experiences of Saints who have gone before us. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Conversions-Spiritual-Life/dp/0895557398

Does Anyone Actually Care? (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 3/21/25

3/21/25 - One in four women in the U.S. will have an abortion by age 45, yet many feel abandoned by a culture that doesn't acknowledge the lasting effects. Studies have shown that nearly 60% of women who have undergone the procedure report feeling emotional pain post-abortion, with one-third citing feelings of sadness, regret, or anger. Yet, somehow, our government officials and even many of our own leaders in the Catholic church continue to minimize the issue at every opportunity. We know that the teachings of the Catholic church call for an end to this atrocity, so why does its human leadership fail to uphold the message? Does anyone actually care? Contact President Trump:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ On X: @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS On Truth Social: @realDonaldTrump

Loved, Lost and Found: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Lost Human Heritage and Your Heavenly Inheritance (Hugh Owen) - 3/20/25

3/20/25 - As we enter into a deeper apostasy as a society, looking at the first things, especially Creation, the Fall, and the first Good News, will help us to see where we have erred so that we can correct our course. In Loved, Lost and Found, Hugh Owen gives a scientific perspective on why we need to go back to what God revealed in Genesis 1-11. The modernist believes that the god of theistic evolution used a process of death, disease, extinction and natural selection to produce mankind, and he inserts billions of years between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 11. By aligning his theology with the speculations of fallible human scientists, the modernist sows doubt among the faithful and slips into scientism. This book will cause "the scales to fall from our eyes" (cf. Acts 9:18), to see the errors that have infected modern theology like a cancer. Get the book: https://kolbecenter.org/product/loved-lost-and-found/ More about The Kolbe Center: https://kolbecenter.org/

Uncover the Amazing Journey of St Francis de Sales! (Joanne Wright) - 3/19/25

3/19/25 - We'll recount St. Francis de Sales' teachings on patience, humility, and gentleness through his writings, especially his Introduction to the Devout Life, and examine his letters, including those to Jane de Chantal, a French-Catholic widow with whom St. Francis eventually co-founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. With a message that is more applicable than ever in our busy modern climate, he notably believed that holiness can be achieved amidst the daily responsibilities of family, work, and social life, emphasizing that a deep prayer life can coexist with an active, worldly vocation. St. Francis also offers practical advice on managing anger, cultivating humility, and practicing gentle correction in relationships, drawing from his own experiences while serving as Bishop of Geneva.

Cardinal McElroy? We MUST Reconsider... (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 3/18/25

3/18/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to offer his thoughts on the recent appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy to the position of Archbishop of Washington. What level of concern should Catholics have about the message that this sends given McElroy's shady history, particularly as it pertains to survivors of clerical sexual abuse? What do those survivors, some of whom have remained in contact with Bishop Strickland, have to say about all of this? Bishop Strickland will also offer his thoughts on which Catholic leader he feels may serve as a potential fit to serve as our next Holy Father. Read Bishop Strickland's statement at https://bishopjosephstrickland.substack.com/p/statement-on-the-appointment-of-cardinal More of Bishop Strickland's writings: https://bishopstrickland.com/

Are We Really Winning? Have We Really Come As Far As We Thought? (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 3/14/25

3/14/25 - At the recent Bringing America Back to Life Convention, speaker and pro-life leader Abby Johnson placed a focus on the many failures of the modern pro-life movement, including a widespread willingness to compromise and failures to understand and uphold even the most basic principles upon which the movement is based. We'll unpack Abby's remarks from a subsequent interview with John-Henry Westen of LifeSite News in which she called upon her fellow pro-lifers to do more. Abby's message is a simple, yet familiar one if you're a regular listener or viewer here: there is no longer time for compromise! Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6yuepr8Guc

Indiana Health Dept. Spills the Beans on Abortion! (Melanie Lyon) - 3/17/25

3/17/25 - In a significant legal victory for pro-life advocates, the Indiana Department of Health has agreed to release previously withheld abortion records following a lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Society on behalf of Voices for Life. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, challenged the state's refusal to release Termination of Pregnancy Reports (TPRs), which are critical for ensuring abortion providers comply with state laws. The settlement ensures that these records will now be made available to the public with minimal redactions, allowing pro-life groups to continue their oversight of the state's abortion industry and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations. Melanie Lyon, Executive Director of Voices for Life, joins us to unpack the details of the report. Read the press release: https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/news/indiana-health-department-concedes-lawsuit-agrees-to-release-previously-withheld-abortion-records?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=349600263&utm_content=349600263&utm_source=hs_email Learn more about Voices for Life at https://voicesforlife.com/

What Made St. John of the Cross SO SPIRITUAL? (Joanne Wright) - 3/12/25

3/12/25 - St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, poet, and reformer, played a key role in the Catholic Reformation alongside St. Teresa of Avila, helping establish the Discalced Carmelites. His writings, particularly The Dark Night of the Soul and The Ascent of Mount Carmel, offer profound insights into the soul's journey toward union with God, emphasizing spiritual purification, detachment, and deep contemplation. Despite enduring imprisonment and suffering, St. John remained committed to guiding others toward a deeper relationship with God. Canonized a saint in 1726 and named a Doctor of the Church in 1926, his spiritual legacy continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of divine love and prayer.