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Is the Shroud of Turin the burial cloth of Christ? Millions of people around the world believe the 14-foot linen is authentic, based on the details – including a photo-negative of a man crucified in the same manner described in Scripture and blood stains – because it seems no artist in the Middle Ages could have created it, since the principles of photographer were not known for another five centu...

Being able to reflect on our own stories and the everyday details of our lives is critical to growing in our faith. Joining us to talk about how to do that is Eric Clayton, a parishioner of St. Ignatius in Baltimore who serves as deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Eric, who previously worked for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, is t...

With Earth Day coming up in April, “Catholic Review Radio” takes a look at the Catholic movement to address climate change, which didn’t start with Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’ – On Care for Our Common Home.” Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks first with José Aguto, executive director of the Catholic Climate Covenant about the principles behind Catholic teaching on care for t...

Dan Burke breaks down St. Teresa Avila’s timeless classic, “The Interior Castle,” that explains the seven levels of progress in the spiritual life from a doctor of the church. He highlights the specific patterns the Evil One employs at the various stages of growing closer to God. Burke, a prolific author, is the founder and president of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers gra...

What do God and the Catholic Church say about money? About 10 years ago, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira were $24,000 in debt. Eight months later, they were completely debt-free. Since eliminating all their debt they focused on saving, investing and giving. They also started WalletWin, crafted from years of personal experience living out a financial plan based on Catholic principles and helping other...

Father Steven Roth, vocations director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, talks with Father Matt Himes about his journey to the priesthood and his work in discernment. Father Himes is the associate pastor Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville and the newly appointed associate vocations director who will be focusing especially on helping young men discern the call to religious life.

Lent is a great time to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with Christ. George Matysek talks with Paul and Sarah Jarzembowski about practical ways of making this Lent a time of spiritual growth. Paul Jarzembowski is associate director for the laity with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. and author of “Hope from the Ashes: Insights and Resources for Welcoming...

Gina Abel, a parishioner of St. John in Westminster and a former teacher in the Catholic school system of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, shares her experiences homeschooling her five children. She also offers practical tips for parents who are considering homeschooling.

Father Michael Roach shares experiences and stories from his over 50 years of priestly ministry. Father Roach is the pastor of St. Bartholomew in Manchester, president of the board of trustees at Mount De Sales Academy in Catonsville and has taught Church history at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg for many years.

Is faith compatible with the hard sciences? Many folks don’t know that some of the biggest scientific discoveries – including the Big Bang Theory – have been made by people of faith. This week on Catholic Review Radio, Editor Christopher Gunty talks with three Catholics about the intersection of faith and science. The first segment features Michael Menzel, a NASA engineer who has spent more than 2...

Flannery O’Connor is recognized as one of the most respected writers of the 20th century. Known for her exploration of complex moral questions, O’Connor’s Catholic faith and her own personal experience of suffering often illuminated her work. Dr. Angela Alaimo O’Donnell, a writer, poet and professor at Fordham University in New York and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Flannery O’Connor,...

Father Brian Nolan explores practical ways of strengthening marriages and families that gives hope. His guest is Art Bennett, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a popular speaker and the co-author of a number of books with his wife Lorraine, including “The Temperament God Gave You.” Bennett is also the former director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Arlington, a father of four and...

What are the answers to the big questions of happiness, faith and meaning? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with philosophers Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., about their new book, “The Good Life Method.” Hear from the professors about why their intro to philosophy class, “God and the Good Life” became popular and how to apply the...

In this encore episode focused on the year that just ended and the year ahead, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori to discuss the Year of the Eucharist, the worldwide synod, COVID-19, new seminarians and a new school, his new role chairing the U.S. bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and walks with Bayley, the archbishop’s dog.

Some people go to Mass at the same church every week and sit in the same pew each time. Daniel Markham is on a quest to visit 52 different churches over the course of a little over a year – one in each state plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Daniel in Millersville during his stop in Maryland at Our Lady of the Fields. Hear about Da...

Are you making a New Year’s resolution to enhance your spiritual life? Start with sacred Scripture. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty kicks off the new year on Catholic Review Radio talking with two guests about ways to understand and appreciate the Bible better. The first segment features Kassie Manning talking about “Every Sacred Sunday,” a book that contains the Sunday Mass readings with...

It has been an eventful year in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and the year ahead will be busy as well. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori about the Year of the Eucharist, the worldwide synod, COVID-19, new seminarians and a new school, his new role chairing the U.S. bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and walks with Bayley, the archbi...

John Mulderig, Assistant Director for Media Reviews and Visual Media for Catholic News Service, gives us his insights and recommendations for best Christmas movies that help inspire us to faith and virtue. He shares the lessons we learn from them that can be shared with our families.

It seems that the Christmas season just isn’t complete without Christmas carols and other holiday songs. What is it about this particular music that puts many people in a good mood and why does it have such staying power? Dr. Remi Chiu, a musicologist at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore and author of “Plague and Music in the Renaissance” talks with George Matysek about Christmas music and t...

Matt Birk is best known as a hardworking offensive lineman who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Superbowl in 2013. He’s also a devoted Catholic, father of eight and a champion of the pro-life cause. George Matysek catches up with Birk and also speaks with David Naglieri, the producer of a new documentary on St. Joseph made by the Knights of Columbus. The film includes an appearance by Matt Birk.

Advent begins Nov. 28. How do we prepare spiritually for Christmas, in our busy world? This week on Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Craig Gould, director of the Office of Family, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, about activities that families and individuals of all ages can do to get ready. Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog talks about “pacin...

Father Brian Nolan speaks with Annie McHugh about the importance of practicing gratitude at all times. She speaks about how our faith in God inspires and encourages us to be witnesses of gratefulness. Annie is a Catholic speaker and parish youth minister in Rockville and a home-schooling mother of five children. She studied Theology, Pastoral Ministry and Media Studies at The Catholic University o...

Gerard Manley Hopkins is regarded as one of the most beloved poets of the 19th century. Hopkins grew up in the Anglican Church in England and later converted to Catholicism and became a Jesuit priest. In this encore episode, guest host Shaileen Beyer interviews Catharine Randall about her new book, “A Heart Lost in Wonder: The Life and Faith of Gerard Manley Hopkins.”

This week on Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Los Angeles Bishop Robert Barron about the Eucharist and why the U.S. bishops are hoping for a revival of eucharistic devotion. The second segment features George Matysek Jr, new managing editor of Catholic Review Media, discussing the joys and challenges of working in Catholic journalism.

Bishop Joseph Coffey, episcopal vicar for veterans affairs with the Archdiocese for U.S. Military Services, joins us to talk about his experiences as a military chaplain and how the Archdiocese for U.S. Military Services ministers to veterans.