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We're joined by Aline Harbison, Executive Director of the Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie, updates us on upcoming events and retreats. Dr. Angela Parise, OBGYN with Ochsner and Sophia Diaz, first year med student and members of the CMA NOLA Guild, join us. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the Stations of the Cross.

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Prolife Persuasion segment. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about Lenten sacrifices as a remedy rather than a time of spiritual overachievement. Sr. Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about their collaboration with the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco for their third annual Lenten...

We're joined by Fr. Tat Hoang, pastor at St. Gerard Majella in Baton Rouge with parish update. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President Mission & Community Engagement of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segme...

We're joined by His Excellency Archbishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, is an Argentine Catholic bishop, theologian and academic joins us to talk about his time in Louisiana and his book, Grace as Participation in the Divine Nature According to Saint Thomas Aquinas. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of SVDP-BR updates us.

We're joined by Matt Paolelli, vice president, marketing, Real Life Catholic will talk about Real Life Catholic's Lenten Phone Fast Challenge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about his new ministry that aids in homelessness. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, joins us to talk about St. Francis and Lent.

We're joined by Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at CCM and pastor at St. Mary of False River, talks about fasting tips. Andrew Swafford, author of Next Stop: The Afterlife: Unveiling the Truth of Heaven and Hell with C. S. Lewis's The Great Divorce.

We're joined by Josh Noem, author of the book What Wondrous Love: Daily Prayers for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Jordan Tabor with Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, talks about their upcoming event, Planting Seeds of Hope. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about upcoming pilgrimage opportunities.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Clarion Herald upcoming issue and news updates. Emily Mentock, executive producer of "The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis", a project by the Augustine Institute in partnership with Digital Content. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola...

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, gives us insights on the resources his ministry provides. Kitty Cleveland, Catholic singer and songwriter, talks about the importance of Eucharistic adoration. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, updates us on the Gulf Pine Catholic issue.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Catholic Schools, talks about Lenten reflections for school leaders. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about money and the easy illusion of self-dependence. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about Catholic motherhood.

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talks about his book Give Up Worry for Lent. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on homilies: should they be lo...

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. James Behan, Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life, talks about events for young adults and connecting with other Catholics. Fr. Robert Cavalier, retired priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the life of a retired priest.

We're joined by Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U. Alan Migliorato, author of the book, The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about teens and service work, not just for service hours. Jeanne Keene, Community Outreach Director for the Greater New Orleans Area for Dignity Memorial, talks about Catholic funeral arrangements and planning.

We're joined by Pete Burak, author of the book, A Man on Purpose 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father. Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with ProLife Persuasion segment discusses the question: "Are you equally concerned with the life of the child after birth (e.g., poverty, foster care)?" Fr. Josh Rodrigue, Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, talks about thei...

We're joined by Allison Daigle, CEO of Womans’ New Life Clinic. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about finding balance with home improvements/projects. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about the Stations of the Cross for Young Catholics.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update and Clarion Herald story preview. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Lent. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Eucharist- should we...

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Church’s devotion of the month for February which is the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us. Sylvia Dorham, author, talks about her latest children’s book called "The Monks Stand Guard".

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, author of the Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about “Cultivate Manly Qualities”, a topic in the next chapter of his book. Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, talks about the St. Aloysius Morning of Reflection and her new book Leave Your Shoes and Ego at the Door...: Now, In Humility, Cross the Thre...

We're joined by Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production with TAN Books, talks about the Way of the Cross with the Saints. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about evangelization at the primary mission of Catholic Schools. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Catholic paper.

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about online shopping and the spiritual life. Cynthia Hayes, President and CEO of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us.

We're joined by Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen and Jim Jordan with Paraclete Press, talks about a Lenten chant devotion. Patti Armstrong, author of the book, Michelle Duppong Hope in the Depths of Suffering. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about repetition at Catho...

We're joined by Lorraine Hess, Catholic singer, talks about her new book and music. Fr. Willy Raymond, editor of The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton, talks about the power of the rosary. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge with updates us.

We're live with Mark Hermann with Men of the Immaculata, as he talks about the upcoming conference. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, discusses AI generators and kids. Scott Smith, Catholic attorney and author, talks about the Carlo Acutis Cup Quiz Bowl

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talked about Catholic Schools. Anthony DeStefano, Catholic author, talked about his new book Your Valentine. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will discuss fasting- why do we fast during Lent or on certain Fridays? W...

We're joined by Katie Zulanas, the Executive Director of Couple to Couple League, talked about harmful content in mainstream fertility apps and introduces PeakDay. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Mike Fulmer, Catholic business owner, talked about the upcoming event benefiting Our Lady of Hope retreat center.