Six-year-old Daniel and eight-year-old Gabriel from Los Angeles brought an extra dose of joy to the Family Rosary Across America.

Gabriel called to pray for his grandpa on his birthday and for his own upcoming birthday in July. But Daniel had another request: Could Fr. Rocky and Maggie sing “Happy Birthday” for them?

Maggie happily obliged, adding another birthday celebrant to the song: Pope Leo!

Then Fr. Rocky turned the tables. He asked Daniel and Gabriel if they could sing “Happy Birthday” to the Holy Father. The brothers enthusiastically agreed.

“Happy birthday, dear Pope Leo,” they sang together, complete with a cheerful “cha-cha-cha!”

“Thank you, Daniel and Gabriel, with your wonderful spirit,” Fr. Rocky said.

It was a simple moment of prayer, family, and childlike joy. It was a birthday greeting Pope Leo would surely appreciate.

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Six-year-old Daniel and eight-year-old Gabriel from Los Angeles brought an extra dose of joy to the Family Rosary Across America.
Gabriel called to pray for his grandpa on his birthday and for his own upcoming birthday in July. But Daniel had another request: Could Fr. Rocky and Maggie sing &ldquo;Happy Birthday&rdquo; for them?
Maggie happily obliged, adding another birthday celebrant to the song: Pope Leo!
Then Fr. Rocky turned the tables. He asked Daniel and Gabriel if they could sing &ldquo;Happy Birthday&rdquo; to the Holy Father. The brothers enthusiastically agreed.
&ldquo;Happy birthday, dear Pope Leo,&rdquo; they sang together, complete with a cheerful &ldquo;cha-cha-cha!&rdquo;
&ldquo;Thank you, Daniel and Gabriel, with your wonderful spirit,&rdquo; Fr. Rocky said.
It was a simple moment of prayer, family, and childlike joy. It was a birthday greeting Pope Leo would surely appreciate.
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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.

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Daniel and Gabriel Sing “Happy Birthday” to Pope Leo (Family Rosary Across America)

Lynn - had stage 4 colon cancer 

Lynn called The Inner Life from a parked car outside a hospital in California. She was about to walk inside for her final round of radiation.

Three years earlier, Lynn had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Then, just one month later, her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

“I was devastated,” Lynn told Deacon Patrick Conley and guest Father Tom Wilson. “I was so worried, more so than my own diagnosis.”

During that painful season, a stranger at Holy Family in San Jose gave Lynn prayers connected to the Passion of Jesus and the Seven Sorrows of Mary. As a mother watching her son suffer while carrying her own cross, Lynn found herself turning to the Blessed Mother.

“I asked Mother Mary to help me through this, help my son through this.”

Today, her son is thriving while managing his diabetes, and Lynn continues her own fight against cancer. Yet, as she prepared for radiation, she described something stronger than her fear.

“I have so much peace,” she said.

Her devotion has also widened her heart toward other mothers carrying crosses of their own. She prays to Our Lady of Sorrows for mothers and children experiencing illness and suffering.

Before heading into the hospital, Lynn asked listeners for prayers. “Although there’s fear, I am in complete peace. Mary is holding my hand through this.”

Deacon Patrick assured her that listeners across the country would be praying as she entered treatment, calling upon Our Lady of Sorrows to intercede for her.

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Lynn called The Inner Life from a parked car outside a hospital in California. She was about to walk inside for her final round of radiation.
Three years earlier, Lynn had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Then, just one month later, her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
&ldquo;I was devastated,&rdquo; Lynn told Deacon Patrick Conley and guest Father Tom Wilson. &ldquo;I was so worried, more so than my own diagnosis.&rdquo;
During that painful season, a stranger at Holy Family in San Jose gave Lynn prayers connected to the Passion of Jesus and the Seven Sorrows of Mary. As a mother watching her son suffer while carrying her own cross, Lynn found herself turning to the Blessed Mother.
&ldquo;I asked Mother Mary to help me through this, help my son through this.&rdquo;
Today, her son is thriving while managing his diabetes, and Lynn continues her own fight against cancer. Yet, as she prepared for radiation, she described something stronger than her fear.
&ldquo;I have so much peace,&rdquo; she said.
Her devotion has also widened her heart toward other mothers carrying crosses of their own. She prays to Our Lady of Sorrows for mothers and children experiencing illness and suffering.
Before heading into the hospital, Lynn asked listeners for prayers. &ldquo;Although there&rsquo;s fear, I am in complete peace. Mary is holding my hand through this.&rdquo;
Deacon Patrick assured her that listeners across the country would be praying as she entered treatment, calling upon Our Lady of Sorrows to intercede for her.
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What does wisdom have to do with a happy marriage? According to Doug Hinderer on Marriage Unhindered, quite a lot.

Drawing from the wisdom of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Doug shares three practices that can help spouses grow closer to God and each other.

First, give thanks and praise. St. Bernard teaches us to recognize God’s goodness in the small things. Doug applies that directly to marriage: look deliberately for your spouse’s virtues and express your gratitude. Two of the most powerful things a husband or wife can hear are “thank you” and a sincere compliment.

Second, go to confession. Sin clouds our judgment, while the Sacrament of Reconciliation turns us back toward God, the source of wisdom. Doug regularly encourages Catholic couples he works with to make a good confession, especially when their marriage is struggling.

Finally, practice prudence in your expectations and speech. Don’t demand perfection from your spouse. Instead, Doug encourages couples to “celebrate their virtues” and “joyfully tolerate their defects.” That also means rejecting criticism, contempt, sarcasm, put-downs, and belittling.

Ultimately, St. Bernard’s wisdom points back to love—love of God and love of neighbor. For married couples, that begins with prayer.

As Doug reminds listeners, “The more you pray with your spouse, the more you will love your spouse.”

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What does wisdom have to do with a happy marriage? According to Doug Hinderer on Marriage Unhindered, quite a lot.
Drawing from the wisdom of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Doug shares three practices that can help spouses grow closer to God and each other.
First, give thanks and praise. St. Bernard teaches us to recognize God&rsquo;s goodness in the small things. Doug applies that directly to marriage: look deliberately for your spouse&rsquo;s virtues and express your gratitude. Two of the most powerful things a husband or wife can hear are &ldquo;thank you&rdquo; and a sincere compliment.
Second, go to confession. Sin clouds our judgment, while the Sacrament of Reconciliation turns us back toward God, the source of wisdom. Doug regularly encourages Catholic couples he works with to make a good confession, especially when their marriage is struggling.
Finally, practice prudence in your expectations and speech. Don&rsquo;t demand perfection from your spouse. Instead, Doug encourages couples to &ldquo;celebrate their virtues&rdquo; and &ldquo;joyfully tolerate their defects.&rdquo; That also means rejecting criticism, contempt, sarcasm, put-downs, and belittling.
Ultimately, St. Bernard&rsquo;s wisdom points back to love&mdash;love of God and love of neighbor. For married couples, that begins with prayer.
As Doug reminds listeners, &ldquo;The more you pray with your spouse, the more you will love your spouse.&rdquo;
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Three Ways to Grow in Wisdom and Grow in Your Marriage (Marriage Unhindered)

Something remarkable is happening on college campuses across the country. Young adults are showing a growing interest in becoming Catholic.

On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew shared reports of increased participation in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) at universities including Harvard, Arizona State, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M.

What are these young people searching for?

A survey of more than 2,100 OCIA participants found that 84% wanted a deeper relationship with God, 77% wanted to grow in goodness and virtue, and 76% wanted a deeper understanding of truth. Others were drawn by the Church’s liturgy, sacraments, and long tradition.

Catholic Missionary Disciples founder Marcel LeJeune has witnessed the growth firsthand at Texas A&M. He described an OCIA program so large that hundreds of students and team members needed the former church building just to fit everyone.

For Marcel, the explanation begins with grace.

“This is a work of God,” he said. “He’s the only one that can convert a heart.”

But there is something Catholics can do: invite.

Drew noted that 33% of those surveyed said an invitation from a Catholic friend, spouse, sibling, or mentor to attend Mass played a role in their journey.

That means a simple question – “Would you like to come to Mass with me?” – could be more powerful than you realize.

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Something remarkable is happening on college campuses across the country. Young adults are showing a growing interest in becoming Catholic.
On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew shared reports of increased participation in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) at universities including Harvard, Arizona State, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas A&amp;M.
What are these young people searching for?
A survey of more than 2,100 OCIA participants found that 84% wanted a deeper relationship with God, 77% wanted to grow in goodness and virtue, and 76% wanted a deeper understanding of truth. Others were drawn by the Church&rsquo;s liturgy, sacraments, and long tradition.
Catholic Missionary Disciples founder Marcel LeJeune has witnessed the growth firsthand at Texas A&amp;M. He described an OCIA program so large that hundreds of students and team members needed the former church building just to fit everyone.
For Marcel, the explanation begins with grace.
&ldquo;This is a work of God,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s the only one that can convert a heart.&rdquo;
But there is something Catholics can do: invite.
Drew noted that 33% of those surveyed said an invitation from a Catholic friend, spouse, sibling, or mentor to attend Mass played a role in their journey.
That means a simple question &ndash; &ldquo;Would you like to come to Mass with me?&rdquo; &ndash; could be more powerful than you realize.
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