Pietrelcina, Italy. 1902. As a young man embarks on his journey to become a Capuchin monk, he encounters a series of unexpected trials that test his faith. Amidst the serene sounds of his hometown, whispers and warnings loom large. Will his steadfast spirit withstand the challenges ahead? This is the story of St. Padre Pio.

 

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Pietrelcina, Italy. 1902. As a young man embarks on his journey to become a Capuchin monk, he encounters a series of unexpected trials that test his faith. Amidst the serene sounds of his hometown, whispers and warnings loom large. Will his steadfast spirit withstand the challenges ahead? This is the story of St. Padre Pio.
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St. Padre Pio Episode One (The Saints: Adventures in Faith and Courage)

On the Epiphany edition of Trending, Timmerie and Fr. Tim Grumbach talk about the Three Wise Men and their epic journey following the star to baby Jesus. 🌟👑

 

Here’s the gist:

 

🎁 The Magi Were Saints?!


Timmerie’s 4-year-old daughter is obsessed with the Three Wise Men (like, all-year-round-can’t-let-go-of-the-book obsessed). Turns out, the Magi are actually saints in Church tradition! And guess what? They weren’t just handing out random gifts: each one had a deep spiritual meaning:

 

Gold = Jesus as King 

 

Frankincense = Jesus as God ✨

 

Myrrh = Jesus as the Sacrificial Lamb 🩸

 

(Yeah, myrrh is a burial spice. Talk about foreshadowing. 😳)

 

🌍 The Magi Were Outsiders!


Fr. Tim reminds us that the Magi weren’t Jewish: they were Gentiles who traveled from afar, symbolizing that Jesus came for all people, not just Israel. Epic, right? 

 

The Real Gift? The Magi Themselves!


Fr. Tim explains: beyond the fancy gifts, the greatest gift the Magi gave was themselves. They showed up, bowed down, and offered their hearts. 

 

💡 Epiphany Used to Be Christmas?


Fun fact! 🎉 For the first few centuries, Christmas and Epiphany were celebrated together with Christ’s birth, the visit of the Magi, His baptism, and the Wedding at Cana:  all rolled into one mega-feast! 

 

🌠 Chasing Stars & New Year's Resolutions


Father gives us with a New Year's pep talk:

 

The Wise Men followed a star: it seemed crazy but led them to Jesus. ⭐

 

Our resolutions? Think of them like the Magi’s gifts: offering sacrifices to Christ, no matter how small.

 

Giving up sweets? Skipping Netflix? 🍿 Offer that little sacrifice to Jesus as your personal gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

 

🗓️ Takeaway?

 


🎯 Chase Jesus like the Magi. Give Him your best. Even if it’s just the last piece of chocolate you really wanted. 🍫

 

Happy Epiphany, Merry Christmas, and a Blessed New Year! 

 

 

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On the Epiphany edition of Trending, Timmerie and Fr. Tim Grumbach talk about the Three Wise Men and their epic journey following the star to baby Jesus. 🌟👑
&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s the gist:
&nbsp;
🎁 The Magi Were Saints?!
 Timmerie&rsquo;s 4-year-old daughter is obsessed with the Three Wise Men (like, all-year-round-can&rsquo;t-let-go-of-the-book obsessed). Turns out, the Magi are actually saints in Church tradition! And guess what? They weren&rsquo;t just handing out random gifts: each one had a&nbsp;deep spiritual meaning:
&nbsp;
Gold = Jesus as King&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Frankincense = Jesus as God ✨
&nbsp;
Myrrh = Jesus as the Sacrificial Lamb 🩸
&nbsp;
(Yeah, myrrh is a burial spice. Talk about foreshadowing. 😳)
&nbsp;
🌍 The Magi Were Outsiders!
 Fr. Tim reminds us that the Magi weren&rsquo;t Jewish: they were Gentiles who traveled from afar, symbolizing that Jesus came for all people, not just Israel. Epic, right?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Real Gift? The Magi Themselves!
 Fr. Tim explains: beyond the fancy gifts, the greatest gift the Magi gave was themselves. They showed up, bowed down, and offered their hearts.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
💡 Epiphany Used to Be Christmas?
 Fun fact! 🎉 For the first few centuries, Christmas and Epiphany were celebrated together with Christ&rsquo;s birth, the visit of the Magi, His baptism, and the Wedding at Cana:&nbsp; all rolled into one mega-feast!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
🌠 Chasing Stars &amp; New Year's Resolutions
 Father gives us with a New Year's pep talk:
&nbsp;
The Wise Men followed a star: it seemed crazy but led them to Jesus. ⭐
&nbsp;
Our resolutions? Think of them like the Magi&rsquo;s gifts: offering sacrifices to Christ, no matter how small.
&nbsp;
Giving up sweets? Skipping Netflix? 🍿 Offer that little sacrifice to Jesus as your personal gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
&nbsp;
🗓️ Takeaway?
&nbsp;
 🎯 Chase Jesus like the Magi. Give Him your best. Even if it&rsquo;s just the last piece of chocolate you really wanted. 🍫
&nbsp;
Happy Epiphany, Merry Christmas, and a Blessed New Year!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

Gold, Frankincense, and... New Year's Resolutions?! (Trending with Timmerie)

Glen Lewerenz welcomed Kim Morgan, a Catholic wife, mom, and licensed clinical social worker, to chat about the irresistible beauty of the Catholic Church, and how it might just be the thing that keeps people coming back. ✨

 

Beauty Is Evangelization! Kim shared about how beauty in the Church isn't just extra fluff. It's intentional. Think: stained glass, the scent of incense, the flicker of candlelight, and bells during Consecration. All these "smells and bells" help us grasp the sacred.

 

She explained that the Church has historically been the place where people experienced the most stunning art and music: especially in a time when museums weren’t accessible to the average person. 🏛️ Even today, these elements point to Christ, making faith visible for those who may not understand every reading or Latin phrase.

 

The Christmas Sacredness is Immaculate 🌟 At Christmas, Kim loves the dark, quiet moments of Midnight Mass, where you feel the anticipation of Christ's birth, imagining Mary and Joseph in the stillness of that first Christmas night. 🕯️

 

And who can forget Silent Night by candlelight? Or the "Joy to the World" organ explosion with trumpets? 🎶 Chills. Literal chills.

 

But... What About Simplicity? Glen brought up the classic debate: Shouldn’t the Church focus on feeding the poor instead of fancy art? Kim's response? It’s not either/or. The Church has always cared for the marginalized while using beauty to point to the glory of God. 🌿

 

Beauty isn't a distraction; it's a foretaste of Heaven. The ornate cathedrals, gold tabernacles, and majestic music remind us of the extraordinary reality that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.

 

Young Catholics Are Loving Tradition 🕰️ Surprise twist! Younger Catholics seem to be flocking back to traditional beauty: Latin chants and the scent of aged incense lingering in century-old churches. 📿 Why? Kim thinks it's because the sacred stands out. It's different from the casual, noisy, screen-filled world they live in.

 

Final Thought? Beauty in the Catholic Church isn't just decoration: it's a spiritual language that speaks of the divine. The art, the music, the architecture? They're sacramental signs pointing us to the ultimate beauty: Christ.

 

🔥 Next time you're at Mass, take a sec to soak it all in. That golden tabernacle, those heavenly voices? They're all whispering the same truth: You are in the presence of God.

 

 

The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

Glen Lewerenz welcomed Kim Morgan, a Catholic wife, mom, and licensed clinical social worker, to chat about the irresistible beauty of the Catholic Church, and how it might just be the thing that keeps people coming back. ✨
&nbsp;
Beauty Is Evangelization! Kim shared about how beauty in the Church isn't just extra fluff. It's&nbsp;intentional. Think: stained glass, the scent of incense, the flicker of candlelight, and bells during Consecration. All these "smells and bells" help us grasp the sacred.
&nbsp;
She explained that the Church has historically been the place where people experienced the most stunning art and music: especially in a time when museums weren&rsquo;t accessible to the average person. 🏛️ Even today, these elements point to Christ, making faith visible for those who may not understand every reading or Latin phrase.
&nbsp;
The Christmas Sacredness is Immaculate 🌟 At Christmas, Kim loves the dark, quiet moments of Midnight Mass, where you feel the anticipation of Christ's birth, imagining Mary and Joseph in the stillness of that first Christmas night. 🕯️
&nbsp;
And who can forget Silent Night by candlelight? Or the "Joy to the World" organ explosion with trumpets? 🎶 Chills. Literal chills.
&nbsp;
But... What About Simplicity? Glen brought up the classic debate: Shouldn&rsquo;t the Church focus on feeding the poor instead of fancy art? Kim's response? It&rsquo;s not either/or. The Church has always cared for the marginalized while using beauty to point to the glory of God. 🌿
&nbsp;
Beauty isn't a distraction; it's a foretaste of Heaven. The ornate cathedrals, gold tabernacles, and majestic music remind us of the extraordinary reality that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
&nbsp;
Young Catholics Are Loving Tradition 🕰️ Surprise twist! Younger Catholics seem to be flocking back to traditional beauty: Latin chants and the scent of aged incense lingering in century-old churches. 📿 Why? Kim thinks it's because&nbsp;the sacred stands out. It's different from the casual, noisy, screen-filled world they live in.
&nbsp;
Final Thought? Beauty in the Catholic Church isn't just decoration:&nbsp;it's a spiritual language that speaks of the divine. The art, the music, the architecture? They're sacramental signs pointing us to the ultimate beauty: Christ.
&nbsp;
🔥 Next time you're at Mass, take a sec to soak it all in. That golden tabernacle, those heavenly voices? They're all whispering the same truth: You are in the presence of God.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

What Can the Catholic Church Teach Us About Beauty? (Morning Air)

Patrick Madrid just hit on something that’s been affecting a lot of us parents. He’s talking about how so many young people these days are, well, stuck. You know the ones: adults in age but still clinging to mom and dad like it’s a Netflix subscription. 😅 Here’s the scoop:

 

The Big Stat That’ll Make You Gulp 🤔

 

Patrick shared this: About 25% of Gen X and Millennial parents know at least one of their kids under 21 who doesn’t think they’ll ever be able to adult properly by the time they’re 30. Like, no job, no house, no clue. 

 

And it’s not just about money: it’s across the board. Rich, poor, boy, girl, it doesn’t matter. Even families where some kids are thriving are still watching one kid struggle to launch.

 

What’s Going On Here? 🧐

 

Patrick points out a mix of stuff:

 

Disabilities and disorders: Autism, anxiety, ADHD. Legit struggles.

 

Fragility and inertia: Basically, life seems too hard, so why even try?

 

The "Internet Brain": Patrick’s convinced that the internet rewired all our brains. Back in the day, you’d hit the library, read a book, and grind for what you wanted. Now? TikTok teaches you how to make a sandwich in 12 seconds, and suddenly you think life’s supposed to be that easy. 🙃

 

Patrick pulls out his own throwback card:

 

He and Nancy got married in 1981, bought a house in 1985 with a 12% interest rate, and scraped by on one income with three kids. (Ever had rice-a-roni for dinner three nights a week? Patrick has.)

 

His point? Life was HARD, but you figured it out. You worked two or three jobs, lived with awful roommates, and made it work.

 

Today’s young people? They’re stepping out of cushy nests into a world that demands $2,000+ a month just to exist. That’s scary stuff.

 

Is It Just the Economy? 💡

 

Sure, housing is expensive, and wages haven’t kept up. Patrick says there’s more to it. He calls it a "why bother?" mentality. Young people feel like they’ll never catch up to their parents’ standard of living, so they’re not even trying.

 

The Real Question 💔

 

Patrick doesn’t sugarcoat it: What happens if this trend sticks?
Will these kids ever move out? Get married? Have kids? Or will we end up supporting them until we’re in rocking chairs? (And then who supports us?! 😳)

 

His theory? The internet plays a HUGE role. Constant online comparisons and instant gratification are making life’s hard parts seem impossible. Instead of "sink or swim," we’ve got "why even try?"

 

Takeaway for Parents 🙏

 

Patrick’s advice? Don’t lose hope. Talk to your kids about life skills: budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and grinding through hard times. Life’s not Instagram-perfect, and that’s okay.

 

The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

Patrick Madrid just hit on something that&rsquo;s been affecting a lot of us parents. He&rsquo;s talking about how so many young people these days are, well, stuck. You know the ones: adults in age but still clinging to mom and dad like it&rsquo;s a Netflix subscription. 😅 Here&rsquo;s the scoop:
&nbsp;
The Big Stat That&rsquo;ll Make You Gulp 🤔
&nbsp;
Patrick shared this: About&nbsp;25% of Gen X and Millennial parents know at least one of their kids under 21 who doesn&rsquo;t think they&rsquo;ll ever be able to adult properly by the time they&rsquo;re 30. Like, no job, no house, no clue.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And it&rsquo;s not just about money: it&rsquo;s across the board. Rich, poor, boy, girl, it doesn&rsquo;t matter. Even families where some kids are thriving are still watching one kid struggle to launch.
&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s Going On Here? 🧐
&nbsp;
Patrick points out a mix of stuff:
&nbsp;
Disabilities and disorders: Autism, anxiety, ADHD. Legit struggles.
&nbsp;
Fragility and inertia: Basically, life seems too hard, so why even try?
&nbsp;
The "Internet Brain": Patrick&rsquo;s convinced that the internet rewired all our brains. Back in the day, you&rsquo;d hit the library, read a book, and grind for what you wanted. Now? TikTok teaches you how to make a sandwich in 12 seconds, and suddenly you think life&rsquo;s supposed to be that easy. 🙃
&nbsp;
Patrick pulls out his own throwback card:
&nbsp;
He and Nancy got married in 1981, bought a house in 1985 with a 12% interest rate, and scraped by on one income with three kids. (Ever had rice-a-roni for dinner three nights a week? Patrick has.)
&nbsp;
His point? Life was HARD, but you figured it out. You worked two or three jobs, lived with awful roommates, and made it work.
&nbsp;
Today&rsquo;s young people? They&rsquo;re stepping out of cushy nests into a world that demands $2,000+ a month just to exist. That&rsquo;s scary stuff.
&nbsp;
Is It Just the Economy?&nbsp;💡
&nbsp;
Sure, housing is expensive, and wages haven&rsquo;t kept up. Patrick says there&rsquo;s more to it. He calls it a&nbsp;"why bother?" mentality. Young people feel like they&rsquo;ll never catch up to their parents&rsquo; standard of living, so they&rsquo;re not even trying.
&nbsp;
The Real Question 💔
&nbsp;
Patrick doesn&rsquo;t sugarcoat it: What happens if this trend sticks? Will these kids ever move out? Get married? Have kids? Or will we end up supporting them until we&rsquo;re in rocking chairs? (And then who supports us?! 😳)
&nbsp;
His theory? The internet plays a HUGE role. Constant online comparisons and instant gratification are making life&rsquo;s hard parts seem impossible. Instead of "sink or swim," we&rsquo;ve got "why even try?"
&nbsp;
Takeaway for Parents 🙏
&nbsp;
Patrick&rsquo;s advice? Don&rsquo;t lose hope. Talk to your kids about life skills: budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and&nbsp;grinding through hard times. Life&rsquo;s not Instagram-perfect, and that&rsquo;s okay.
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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