Turning to Our Lady for Healing (Family Rosary Across America)

Nancy from Chicago called the Family Rosary Across America with prayers for her cousin Jim, who has pancreatic cancer, and for her son, Jacob, on his birthday. Father Rocky remembered Jacob from the Walk to Mary, where his mother helped push him in a wheelchair. Nancy shared the hopeful news that …

The Beauty of Being Chosen in Marriage (Marriage Unhindered)

Marriage offers something the human heart deeply desires: to be fully known and still deeply loved. On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer reflected on the extraordinary promise a husband and wife make to one another. Out of all the people in the world, each spouse says, in effect, “I choose you.” …

Should You Bury a St. Joseph Statue to Sell Your House? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

You may have heard the advice before: If your house won’t sell, bury a St. Joseph statue in the yard. But is this a genuine Catholic devotion or simply superstition? On The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Andrea shared that her brother buried a St. Joseph statue while trying to sell his home. Remark…

The Unseen Effects of Reading (The Drew Mariani Show)

With endless texts, headlines, emails, and short-form videos competing for our attention, sitting down with a book can feel increasingly difficult. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew and Dr. Jeff Gardner explore what we may be losing when we stop reading. Drew points out that reading requires somethin…

When Military Service Meets the Priesthood (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

What does priestly ministry look like when your parishioners are jumping from airplanes, training for combat, and deploying around the world? On The Mark Swartzberg Show, Mark explored that question with Fr. Mike Metz, a Catholic priest and U.S. Army chaplain serving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.…

Pope Leo Calls Young Catholics to Keep Their Hearts Open to Christ (The Tim Glemkowski Show)

On The Tim Glemkowski Show, Tim Glemkowski reflected on Pope Leo XIV’s growing ability to offer Catholics memorable words that call the heart toward Christ. Tim compared the Holy Father’s approach to St. John Paul II, whose writings – including his famous Letter to Artists – continue to shape Cath…

What Can Learning An Instrument Teach Us About Our Conscience? (The Inner Life)

After attending a recital featuring young local musicians, Deacon Patrick Conley opened The Inner Life with a fitting question for guest, Fr. Rob Kroll, S.J.: What can learning an instrument teach us about examining our conscience? Fr. Kroll offered the image of a boy sitting at a piano for the fi…

A Mother Asks for Healing and a Home (Family Rosary Across America)

Loretta from Los Angeles called in to the Family Rosary Across America carrying three heavy intentions: healing for her sister, healing for her 12-year-old son, and a home after nine months of homelessness. Her sister, a cancer survivor, is now facing another serious health crisis. At the same tim…

The Strength It Takes to Ask for Forgiveness (The Inner Life)

On The Inner Life with Deacon Patrick Conley, caller Tom from Milwaukee shared a powerful lesson about meekness, forgiveness, and what can happen when we make room for God’s grace. For years, tension had been building between Tom’s family and their neighbors. His neighbor's children frequently cam…

How Do You Find a Good Spouse? (Marriage Unhindered)

Doug Hinderer has some practical advice for singles looking for their spouse: Don’t just ask yourself whether you’re attracted to someone. Pay attention to the qualities that could make them a good spouse. On Marriage Unhindered, Doug shares three signs from relationship researcher Dr. John Gottma…