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The Friend of Padre Pio Who Was HOLIER Than Him?! Servant of God Dolindo Ruotolo (Joanne Wright) - 9/11/24

9/11/24 - We'll introduce you to Servant of God Dolindo Ruotolo, a holy Neapolitan priest, stigmatized miracle worker, friend of Saint Padre Pio, and "mouthpiece of the Holy Spirit". We'll also tell you about the simple but powerful Surrender Prayer and Novena that Jesus revealed to him that we ought to know and make great use of! You can find the Surrender Novena at https://www.fatherdolindoruotolo.com/

A Legendary Pro Hockey Coach’s Tips for Healing Through Forgiveness - Part Three (Garry Hebert) - 9/10/24

9/10/24 - Legendary hockey coach Garry Hebert returns for part three to share with us how forgiveness can make a positive impact on your journey towards personal growth and self improvement. In part three of this series, Garry recounts his experience at the recent 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. Learn more about Coach Hebert at garryhebert.com

God’s Plan for Your Marriage - Part One (Fr. Robert Altier) - 9/9/24

9/9/24 - Father Robert Altier is back to help you understand God's Plan for Your Marriage! That's the title of his recent book and we're going to break down the first half of it in this two-part series. We'll give you the true, good, and beautiful vision of marriage as it is meant to be, along with practical wisdom and clear examples to help you take the next step in fulfilling God's plan for YOUR marriage! Get the book at godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com and save money with FREE shipping!

Are Catholics REQUIRED to Vote for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 9/6/24

9/6/24 - We'll cover a positive development coming out of Florida as Donald Trump has stated that he will vote NO on Amendment 4. Plus, we'll try to answer the question that is weighing on the mind of Catholics as we approach the upcoming Presidential election: Are we required to vote at all? And if so, how should we go about discerning the best choice in a race where no morally ideal candidate is available?

The Extraordinary Life of Blessed Elena Aiello (Joanne Wright) - 9/4/24

9/4/24 - Blessed Elena Aiello was a mystic, stigmatic, victim-soul, and prophet who lived her Earthly life in Italy in the early 20th century. There is much to learn from her extraordinary life of suffering and holy perseverance. Join us today as we dive into her story! We apologize for the audio issues in today's episode!

Testimony Tuesday (Deacon Mike and Dr. Angela Kristan) - 9/3/24

9/3/24 - Deacon Mike Kristan and Dr. Angela Kristan join the show to share their faith journeys apart, and later together as a married couple. Together, Mike and Angela founded Saint Michael's Family Protection Institute, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive physical, mental, and spiritual care for those seeking virtuous lives. Some of their initiatives include providing space and support for holistic health services, offering financial aid for the educational needs of both patients and their providers, and supporting survivors of domestic or trafficking abuse through generous donations. Learn more about their good work at https://smfpi.org/

The Trump Campaign Has Completely Gone Off the Rails... (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 8/30/24

8/30/24 - The Trump campaign has made some eye-opening comments on the abortion issue in the past week, including a shocking endorsement of Amendment 4 in Florida. The fact that these comments seemingly negate everything that the Republican party stands for raises some interesting questions: Have Donald Trump and JD Vance completely lost the plot, or are they simply receiving poor advice internally? What does this mean for our quest for a pro-life President, and how big is the difference between the right and the left after all?

Pascendi Dominici Gregis (Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP) - 8/29/24

8/29/24 - Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP is Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Providence, Rhode Island. He was ordained in 2008. Father Romanoski returns to the show today to help us unpack Pope Pius X's encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis regarding the false heretical doctrines of modernism.

Open Your Eyes! (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 8/27/24

8/27/24 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to discuss his trip to this past weekend's 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media  Network, as well as to unpack his writing(s) from the month of August, the latest of which is titled "Open Your Eyes" and instructs the faithful to remain alert and aware of what is happening around us.

Beauty: What It Is and Why It Matters - Part Three (Dr. John-Mark Miravalle) - 8/22/24

8/22/24 - Dr. John-Mark Miravalle returns for part three of a discussion about his book Beauty: What It Is and Why It Matters. What we moderns have forgotten, the ancients knew well: true beauty heals the soul, draws us to God, and yields lasting happiness. Rich with the wisdom of Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, and St. John Paul II, the book unpacks perennial truths about beauty and rivet them into your soul, opening the eyes of your understanding to the beauty all around us. With the help of these pages, you'll receive fresh eyes to marvel again (or for the first time) at the beauty of nature, music, art, architecture, and, most importantly, the beauty of God, the fountainhead and exemplar of all things on earth that are beautiful. Purchase the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/beauty/ Mount St. Mary's Seminary: https://seminary.msmary.edu/index.html