Roadmap To Heaven with Adam Wright

Today on Roadmap to Heaven, Adam learns how you can celebrate your patron saints with great festivity! Andrew Thompson-Briggs joins Adam to share details about this year's Festival of St. Louis. Even if you live outside of the city or archdiocese, you can incorporate elements of the 2025 festival into your parish's patronal celebrations. Fr. Christopher Trummer joins Adam for a reflection on today...

Today on Roadmap to Heaven, Adam Wright and Cory Grizzle talk about the importance of living an ordered life. Drawing from monastic wisdom, they reflect upon the ways our routines can help keep us focused on what is most important in life, our salvation! Fr. Christopher Trummer joins Adam for a reflection on today's Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at...

In today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, host Adam Wright begins a five week journey with the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Adam is joined by Fr. Thomas Keller who breaks open the gift of the Rosary and offers some practical insights for us from the first Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation. Fr. Christopher Trummer joins Adam for a brief reflection on today's Gospel. Download the Covenant Network a...

It's the First Friday of August and that means Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the monthly Roadmap Roundup! Panelists Cory Grizzle, Gabe Jones, and Dan VonderHaar gather at the microphones to talk about a myriad of topics with host Adam Wright. This month's topics include: Putting God First, Taking Time for Rest, The Grace of the Sacraments, and a reflection on today's Gospel.  Download...

Today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven is inspired by the Gospel of the Day on this Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus who provide a great example that Jesus had friends. Cory Grizzle discusses the importance of friendship. Adam takes a departure from the daily Gospel reflection and instead shares some insights from the Responsorial Psalm.   Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the...

In today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam welcomes Nikki Biese back to the show. Nikki shares about this year's Biking for Babies ride! The two discuss how missionaries use their 600+ bike rides to raise awareness and support for pregnancy resource centers. Nikki invites our listeners to the annual Celebration of Life at the conclusion of the ride. Adam closes the show with one of his favorite...

Have Adam Wright and Cory Grizzle lost sight of the calendar? Do they have their dates mixed up? It may seem like it with a Corpus Christi theme on today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, but Adam and Cory spend the Tuesday reminding us why we need to keep our focus on the Eucharist all year long. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at  VisualRosary.org For more informati...

In Today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Dr. Marcus Peter joins Adam to talk about the role of blood in the Old Testament covenants and how that can inspire our devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus during the month of July. Fr. Ray Buehler continues leading us in reflection from the daily Gospel readings. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at  VisualRosary.org For m...

In today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam shares some fruits from his prayer life. He reflects on the story of the rich young man (Mark 10 & Matthew 19) and a call to radical detachment from good things. Fr. Michael Rennier joins Adam for a conversation on the necessity of beauty. Fr. Ray Buehler continues leading us in reflection from the daily Gospel readings. Download the Covenant Netwo...

Today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven features a special interview for our podcast listeners. Adam is joined in studio by the Most Reverend Peter Paul Angkyier, current Bishop of Damongo Diocese in Ghana. Bishop Peter Paul shares how the Church is bringing hope throughout his rural diocese and how all of us can minister to the Body of Christ through mission appeals. Fr. Ray Buehler once again joins...

Forget "Taco Tuesday." It's "TRINITY TUESDAY" here on Roadmap to Heaven. Adam Wright is joined by Cory Grizzle to talk about the inexhaustible mystery of the Holy Trinity. How do you explain the mystery to your children? What do you do when you don't have all the answers? Cory shares her insights on this important topic. Fr. Ray Buehler continues this week's reflections on the daily Gospel reading...

In this special Independence Day edition of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam and the Roadmap Roundup crew reflect on the significance of the holiday, intertwining themes of faith, patriotism, and civic duty. They discuss the importance of aligning one's allegiance to God while being a good citizen, the role of the Church in guiding moral and civic responsibilities, and the impact of new technologies like A...

Fr. David Skillman joins Adam for a special interview in today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven. Having concluded their discussions on the encyclical "Laborem Exercens" ("On Human Work"), Adam and Father go back to the well St. John Paul II drew from, Pope Leo XIII's teachings. How might Pope Leo XIII's writings impact Pope Leo XIV who has already said the world is facing a new type of industrial re...

Today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven started with an unexpected BIG announcement impacting our listening area. Later in the show, Cory Grizzle joins Adam for another Tuesday conversation. This time, the two discuss the importance of prayer with your spouse. The show wraps with Clyde Nosser sharing an insight from today's gospel reading (which you can find on the Covenant Network App). Download the...

We wrap up our month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus emphasizing its role as a symbol of love, mercy, and healing. We revisit an interview with Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, of the Fathers of Mercy. Adam and Fr. Wade discuss the historical context of the devotion, its theological implications, and its relevance in contemporary spirituality. They reflect on the personal connection believers can have...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, host Adam Wright leads listeners through a morning prayer and reflects on the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Mike Roberts offers a lesson on Saint Joseph Cafasso, emphasizing his dedication to serving the poor and condemned. The episode then shifts to the importance of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, featuring an interview with Sister Coll...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam Wright leads listeners through a morning prayer and discusses the significance of the Eucharist, particularly in relation to the upcoming celebration of Corpus Christi. Today's show features an encore of a 2022 interview with Fr. Paul Hoesing. Father shares insights on the Eucharist's role in deepening one's relationship with Jesus and the importance of l...

Missionaries of Joy is a one-year Catholic formation initiative designed to ignite missionary discipleship in the Archdiocese of St. Louis by equipping local Catholics through theological and spiritual formation. Aligning with the Archbishop’s vision document “Disciples Make Disciples,” the program leverages a 12-course curriculum for theological formation from the Augustine Institute and integrat...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam Wright is joined by Fr. David Skillman to continue their weekly series on St. John Paul II's encyclical letter Laborem Exercens. Today they focus on the elements of the spirituality of work. The conversation emphasizes the need for a heartfelt approach to prayer and the significance of understanding the teachings of the Church. In the show's Lectio segmen...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam discusses the theme of miracles and faith, particularly focusing on the documentary 'God is Alive Part 2' as well as the story of a child who was declared stillborn but came back to life after 61 minutes in a miraculous healing attributed to Venerable Servant of God Fulton Sheen. The conversation emphasizes the importance of prayer, the role of community...

In today's episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam Wright and regular guest Cory Grizzle explore why we should avoid comparison in parenting, emphasizing how social media exacerbates feelings of inadequacy among parents. Today's reflections on the Gospel, encourage listeners to pray for those they find difficult and to seek God's guidance in their family lives. Download the Covenant Network app today!...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, host Adam Wright discusses the importance of perseverance and the relationships in our spiritual lives. He is joined by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak and the three emphasize the need for routines and rituals to foster spiritual growth and prepare for life's inevitable suffering. They also explore how to navigate crises and the caregiver's role in supporting loved o...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, the Adam discusses the significance of Ember Days, reflecting on the importance of prayer, penance, and growing closer to God. Dr. Ray Guarendi joins the show to share insights on how to get along with "almost anyone," emphasizing the importance of being less offendable and focusing on self-change rather than trying to change others. The episode also features...

In this episode of Roadmap to Heaven, Adam Wright and Fr. Skillman continue to discuss the dignity of work, emphasizing the spiritual aspect of our daily tasks and how they reflect God's image. The role of Mary in our lives is highlighted, especially in significant moments. Fr. Charles Samson is back with another thought to ponder from today's Gospel reading. The episode concludes with a preparati...

Deacon Brian Selsor joins Adam to reflect on a recent Wednesday General Audience from Pope Leo XIV. Fr. Charles Samson shares an "iota" or two about today's Gospel Reading .   Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at  VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit  OurCatholicRadio.org