How do the writings of popes, cardinals, and saints illuminate the path forward for the modern Church? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes back Mark Brumley, President and CEO of Ignatius Press, to explore a dynamic slate of new and classic Catholic releases.

Brumley previews Freedom Under Grace, a collection capturing the theological and pastoral vision of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost), highlighting his Augustinian reflection that man is defined by what he loves. He also discusses a new edition of Blessed Fulton Sheen's classic The Power of Love, Cardinal Robert Sarah's forward-looking 250 Prospects for the Church, and the upcoming Joseph Ratzinger Compendium. Additionally, Brumley clarifies Ignatius Press's collaboration with Word on Fire regarding Pope Benedict XVI's Collected Works. Stream now to listen!

How do the writings of popes, cardinals, and saints illuminate the path forward for the modern Church? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes back Mark Brumley, President and CEO of Ignatius Press, to explore a dynamic slate of new and classic Catholic releases.
Brumley previews Freedom Under Grace, a collection capturing the theological and pastoral vision of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost), highlighting his Augustinian reflection that man is defined by what he loves. He also discusses a new edition of Blessed Fulton Sheen's classic The Power of Love, Cardinal Robert Sarah's forward-looking 250 Prospects for the Church, and the upcoming Joseph Ratzinger Compendium. Additionally, Brumley clarifies Ignatius Press's collaboration with Word on Fire regarding Pope Benedict XVI's Collected Works. Stream now to listen!

Dr. Ken Craycraft hosts Driving Home the Faith, catching you up on what’s going on in the world, across the country and in our local Catholic community. 

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Today Ken talks with Bishop Andrew Cozzens about the NEXT National Eucharistic Congress; Fr. Robert McTeigue about what novels can reveal to us about ourselves, our world, and God; and much more &mdash; plus traffic and weather! Listen in at&nbsp;<a href="http://sacredheartradio.com/listen">sacredheartradio.com/listen</a>
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Get &ldquo;Illustrated Catechism Stories, Vol. 1&rdquo; at <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/illustrated-catechism-stories-vol-1-faith-and-the-creed/">tanbooks.com</a>
The 2029 National Eucharistic Congress is at <a href="https://eucharisticcongress.org/">eucharisticongress.org</a>
Mount St. Mary&rsquo;s Seminary and School of Theology is at <a href="https://www.athenaeum.edu/">athenaeum.edu</a>
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains is at <a href="https://cathedralaoc.org/">cathedralaoc.org</a>
To inquire about joining the cathedral&rsquo;s choirs or the Archdiocesan Choir, email <a href="mailto:music@cathedralaoc.org">music@cathedralaoc.org</a>
Find Fr. Robert McTeigue at <a href="https://thestationofthecross.com/fr-mcteigues-publications/">thestationofthecross.com</a>

Driving Home the Faith 2026.10.27

How do violent words and absurd cultural narratives shape the moral fabric of our society? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft reflects on his latest column for Catholic World Report, titled "Spilling Blood on the Walls of the City."

Drawing inspiration from Mark Helprin’s acclaimed novel A Soldier of the Great War, Craycraft examines how modern political, legal, and social pathologies mirror the violent rhetoric of early 20th-century movements like Italian Futurism. Connecting Helprin’s insight—"When people write violent absurdities on the walls of the city, the city becomes violent and absurd"—to contemporary headlines across the political spectrum, Craycraft issues a bipartisan critique of escalating cultural aggression. He urges Catholics, who are washed in the blood of Christ, to reject vengeful rhetoric and actively stop spilling blood on the walls of the city. Stream now to listen!

How do violent words and absurd cultural narratives shape the moral fabric of our society? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft reflects on his latest column for Catholic World Report, titled "Spilling Blood on the Walls of the City."
Drawing inspiration from Mark Helprin&rsquo;s acclaimed novel A Soldier of the Great War, Craycraft examines how modern political, legal, and social pathologies mirror the violent rhetoric of early 20th-century movements like Italian Futurism. Connecting Helprin&rsquo;s insight&mdash;"When people write violent absurdities on the walls of the city, the city becomes violent and absurd"&mdash;to contemporary headlines across the political spectrum, Craycraft issues a bipartisan critique of escalating cultural aggression. He urges Catholics, who are washed in the blood of Christ, to reject vengeful rhetoric and actively stop spilling blood on the walls of the city. Stream now to listen!

Spilling Blood on the Walls of the City: Dr. Ken Craycraft on Violence & Society

How does liturgical music serve as an integral part of Catholic worship rather than a simple add-on? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes Jennifer Kluge, Executive Director of the newly renamed National Association of Catholic Church Musicians (formerly the National Association of Pastoral Musicians), to discuss the organization's mission and recent name change.

Kluge shares why the association re-emphasized its explicit Catholic identity as it approaches its 50th anniversary, outlining its national and diocesan programming, webinars, certification programs, and support for Catholic composers. She and Craycraft also explore the three fundamental criteria for evaluating sacred music—the liturgical, musical, and pastoral judgments—demonstrating how proper selection ensures that music remains edifying, theologically sound, and oriented toward fostering a fully active, singing assembly. Stream now to listen!

How does liturgical music serve as an integral part of Catholic worship rather than a simple add-on? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes Jennifer Kluge, Executive Director of the newly renamed National Association of Catholic Church Musicians (formerly the National Association of Pastoral Musicians), to discuss the organization's mission and recent name change.
Kluge shares why the association re-emphasized its explicit Catholic identity as it approaches its 50th anniversary, outlining its national and diocesan programming, webinars, certification programs, and support for Catholic composers. She and Craycraft also explore the three fundamental criteria for evaluating sacred music&mdash;the liturgical, musical, and pastoral judgments&mdash;demonstrating how proper selection ensures that music remains edifying, theologically sound, and oriented toward fostering a fully active, singing assembly. Stream now to listen!

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