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Send us Fan Mail What happens when your kids turn the tables and start asking the big questions—like who should be the next pope? In this heartwarming and thought-provoking video, my children interview me about my childhood, family memories, and yes... who I think should become the next pope. We talk about Cardinal Sarah, the role of the Holy Father, and what really matters when selecting a pope i...

Send us Fan Mail What actually happens on Good Friday—and why is it so different from every other day of the year? In this powerful Good Friday reflection, Fr. Cristino walks us through the most solemn liturgy in the Church. Why is there no Mass? Why does the priest lie prostrate before the altar? What does it mean to venerate the Cross when the tabernacle stands empty? From the silence and sorrow...

Send us Fan Mail On June 13, 1929, Sister Lucia of Fatima received a mystical vision that revealed the true depth of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As she knelt alone in adoration, the chapel was filled with supernatural light: the Cross, the Precious Blood, the Eucharist, and Our Lady of Fatima appeared above the altar in a moment of profound spiritual power. This Holy Thursday, we reflect on th...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Holy Week. We remember Christ’s Passion—but are we chasing comfort instead of the Cross? One man spends $2 million a year trying to stop aging. Supplements. MRIs. Oxygen masks. All to avoid what none of us can escape. And yet… he’s still empty. St. Anselm of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church, reveals a greater truth: 🕊️ Perfect security that can never be lost 👑 Honor that rai...

Send us Fan Mail What if your suffering… wasn’t the end of the story? In this episode, we explore the Catholic teaching on the glorified body —a promise of total healing, perfect freedom, and a body made new in Christ. Drawing from the wisdom of St. Anselm of Canterbury , we reveal what the Church teaches about our future in Heaven: no more pain, no more weakness— just glory . 💡 “He will transfor...

Send us Fan Mail What Will Your Body Be Like in Heaven? St. Anselm of Canterbury—Doctor of the Church—offers a glimpse that is both stunning and soul-stirring. In this Holy Week meditation, we explore the glorified body: the radiant, powerful, and perfected body promised to the saints. Drawing from St. Anselm’s writings—brought to life through Fr. Robert Nixon’s translation in The Glories of Heave...

Send us Fan Mail When my great-grandmother was widowed and left with 12 children during the Great Depression, she had every reason to hold back. But instead… she gave. This is her powerful story of faith, sacrifice, and radical Catholic generosity — and how it challenges us today. 🔗 Support Fr. Cristino’s parish In this conversation with Fr. Cristino, we explore: 🔹 What almsgiving really means f...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when saints are given a glimpse of Heaven? In this powerful reflection, we explore the heavenly visions of St. Faustina Kowalska and St. Thomas Aquinas—two of the Church’s most revered Saints. Their encounters with God’s glory left them speechless… and transformed their lives forever. Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenan...

Send us Fan Mail When the Queen of Heaven enters purgatory, everything changes. In this powerful Catholic reflection, discover the vision of St. Frances of Rome, who witnessed Our Lady descending into purgatory to lead suffering souls into the joy of heaven. Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail Will I remember my loved ones in heaven? Will I recognize my spouse, my children, or my closest friends? And what if someone I love isn’t there? In this episode, we explore what the Catholic Church teaches about heaven, drawing from the powerful private revelations of St. Catherine of Siena. Through her, God the Father answers the deepest questions of the heart — and reveals how l...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we explore the shocking vision of heaven revealed to St. Catherine of Siena, one of the greatest mystics and Doctors of the Catholic Church. Drawing from her spiritual masterpiece The Dialogue, we break open what God the Father told St. Catherine about eternity, virtue, and the unimaginable joy of heaven. You’ll discover: Why heaven is far more than we ca...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the difference between fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church—and why does it matter? In this episode, Fr. Cristino joins us to clear up one of the most misunderstood Lenten practices. Many Catholics use the words fasting and abstinence interchangeably, but according to Catholic teaching, they mean two very different things. Support the show Support this show and get...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if a soul in purgatory could reach out to us? In this episode, we share true personal experiences that made us pause and pray. From unexpected moments during Eucharistic Adoration to vivid dreams of loved ones who had passed, we explore the mystery of souls in purgatory, the power of prayer for the dead, and how God might use dreams or moments of spiritual a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we share a powerful story from the life of St. Magdalen de Pazzi , who witnessed a soul in purgatory condemned to kneel in flames before the Blessed Sacrament —a consequence of receiving Holy Communion with indifference . #Eucharist #Purgatory #CatholicFaith #BlessedSacrament #CatholicMystics Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email...

Send us Fan Mail Can one small sacrifice free a soul from purgatory? In this powerful Catholic video, we reveal the true story of a nun who gave up a single glass of water—and helped rescue a soul from purgatory’s suffering. This is more than a story—it’s a call to action. Discover how your everyday sacrifices, offered with love, can become a mission of mercy for the souls in purgatory and reparat...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens in purgatory? In this powerful video, we explore the four major sufferings of purgatory—the deep spiritual pain that Catholic saints and mystics have described for centuries. From the privation of God to the torment of flames, remorse of conscience, and the pain of unrealized holiness, this episode brings clarity to what souls endure and why our prayers are so...

Send us Fan Mail Does Lent feel impossible right now? You're not alone. In this inspiring conversation, Father Cristino shares practical advice and encouragement for staying faithful and persevering during Lent—even when self-denial and sacrifices seem overwhelming. Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail He died… and came back with a chilling warning about the afterlife. This true story, preserved by saints, reveals what awaits those who delay repentance. In this powerful true story preserved by St. Bede and retold by St. Robert Bellarmine, discover the chilling testimony of Drithhelm, a man who died, witnessed the torments of purgatory, and returned to warn the world. This is not...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caused someone to stumble—by something you said, did, or didn’t do? In this sobering episode of Catholic Minute, we share a chilling story from Fr. Rossignoli Marvels of Purgatory—a tale of a gifted painter whose "innocent" immodest art led souls into sin… and whose judgment before God revealed the terrifying consequences of scandal. Some souls went to Purg...

Send us Fan Mail St. Francis of Rome saw the gate of Purgatory—and what she witnessed will shock you. Her vision, both terrifying and hopeful, reveals the Catholic truth about Purgatory as a place of purification, mercy, and divine justice. Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail Is Purgatory just a theological idea—or can it leave behind physical evidence? In this powerful episode, Ken and Janelle share one of the most astonishing Catholic mystical encounters ever recorded: the 1859 apparition of Sister Teresa Gesta , a holy nun who returned from Purgatory to leave a burnt handprint on a wooden door in her convent near Foligno, Italy. This remarkable even...

Send us Fan Mail Are you making a valid confession… or just going through the motions? In this follow-up to our viral video "How to Make a Good Confession", Ken sits down again with Fr. Cristino to dive deeper into one of the most misunderstood sacraments. Many Catholics have never been taught how to make a clear, complete, and contrite confession — and in this conversation, we break dow...

Send us Fan Mail The Apocalypse of Peter, an early Christian writing once read in some churches, describes a horrific vision of the afterlife—where sinners suffer according to their deeds. Some early Church Fathers, including St. Clement of Alexandria, considered it inspired Scripture, however the Church concluded is was not and excluded it from the Bible. Support the show Support this show and ge...

Send us Fan Mail This One Prayer Saved Him… But Not His Friend What if one simple prayer could mean the difference between eternal salvation and eternal loss? This chilling true story of Blessed Richard of St. Anne is a powerful reminder of the reality of hell and the mercy of Our Lady.  Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com

Send us Fan Mail What did St. Faustina Kowalska witness when she was led to the abyss of hell? In her chilling vision, she describes seven horrifying torments suffered by the damned—including eternal separation from God, unending fire, suffocating darkness, and the terrifying presence of demons. Support the show Support this show and get all future episodes by email at www.kenandjanelle.com