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Send us Fan Mail Keys are found all across the world. From house keys to car keys, and everything in between. God serves as "The Key" in our lives, but why does he show us compassion? How can open the door to eternal life?  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clece...

Send us Fan Mail As God's children, we are on this earth to serve a purpose. Everyone's journey looks different, but God's love remains constant through it all. Take a moment to reflect on your journey with God in this episode featuring the Word of the Month.   Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on Andrej Lah's January 2026 Message from the Director, "Where Was God?"  Share your thoughts about "Where Was God?" on our blog! To read more Messages from the Director, along with helpful resources, updates, and support, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.    Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us...

Send us Fan Mail God's love is displayed through symbols that lead us to a merciful life with Christ. Our co-hosts, Paige Muttillo and Greg Campbell tell two short stories that show God's presence through balloons. Even in life's toughest moments, balloons serve as a reminder that God is always there for us.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podc...

Send us Fan Mail  As Artificial Intelligence becomes a larger part of everyday life, many people are beginning to wonder how it might affect the way we grieve. In this episode, Ty Morgan, Spiritual Care & Education Coordinator at Cornerstone of Hope , joins us for a thoughtful conversation about the relationship between faith, grief, and AI. We explore how technology can support those who are...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore why remembering hurts and why it also heals.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org . Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitter: @CLECatholicCems Instagram: @clecatholiccems Blog:   @clevelandcatholic...

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the idea that “being strong” after loss means staying stoic and silent, and we name what real strength looks like when grief reshapes your life. With Ty Morgan from Cornerstone of Hope, we talk about presence, emotion, faith, and the practical ways support helps you heal without erasing the person you love. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, we encou...

Send us Fan Mail Peace is not a perfectly quiet mind or a life where everything goes right. It’s the steady place you can return to when you’re overwhelmed, grieving, or simply carrying more than people can see.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org . Follow us on:...

Send us Fan Mail Losing your best friend can bring an overwhelming sense of grief that often feels isolating, especially when society doesn’t recognize the loss of a friendship as a significant form of bereavement. In this episode, we welcome Julia Ellifritt from Cornerstone of Hope to address this reality and acknowledge it for what it truly is: a legitimate, life-altering loss that deserves supp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on Andrej Lah's April 2026 Message from the Director, "Tears".  Share your thoughts about "Tears" on our blog! To read more Messages from the Director, along with helpful resources, updates, and support, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.    Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem....

Send us Fan Mail Hope sounds simple until you try to hold it on a day that still hurts. April moves fast, spring shows up in fits and starts, and everyone seems ready to celebrate new beginnings even when your heart is still catching up.   Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www...

Send us Fan Mail A nurse can spend decades showing up for strangers at their most vulnerable moments, then quietly leave the world without anyone outside the profession truly understanding what that service cost and what it meant. We sit down with Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard volunteers Vanessa Rykes and Eileen Thompson to talk about the ceremony that changes that: a brief, moving tribute that...

Send us Fan Mail We pause to reflect on joy as spring returns, exploring how it differs from happiness and why it often arrives quietly during hard seasons. We honor grief without rushing it, while practicing simple ways to notice, keep, and share joy.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of CCAirwaves, we discuss burial fees and the true value behind them. Together, we review what these fees cover, why they exist, and how they help preserve the sacred grounds where our loved ones are laid to rest. Whether you're pre-planning or simply curious about how cemetery operations work, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and transparency to...

Send us Fan Mail We reflect on connection as the true heart of February, moving beyond romance to the bonds that steady us with people, with ourselves, and with God. We offer simple steps to reconnect, speak to those who are grieving, and leave you with questions to guide your week.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to &quot...

Send us Fan Mail A new year doesn’t magically wipe the slate clean, but it does offer an opening. We take that opening and talk about what a real “reset” looks like when life is messy, when grief is present, and when faith asks us to slow down instead of speed up. Rather than chasing resolutions, we lean into realignment—choosing presence, compassion, and intention as the path forward.  Do you hav...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on protection as the word for December, exploring how God’s care often appears as presence, guidance, and peace rather than the removal of hardship.   Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org . Follow us on: Facebook: @catho...

Send us Fan Mail  This episode features a conversation with Director of Cemeteries, Andrej Lah, about the recent mausoleum deep cleaning—addressing questions from families and explaining the purpose behind this important maintenance effort.  Sign up for our E-Newsletter!  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect Wit...

Send us Fan Mail As the year begins to wind down and nature prepares for its long rest, November invites us into a quiet space of reflection. It’s a time to pause and look back—on the blessings we’ve received, the lessons we’ve learned, and the loved ones we hold in memory. Through stillness and gratitude, we gain perspective and prepare our hearts for what’s to come.  Do you have a topic you&apos...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how ordinary moments can suddenly become signs that ease heavy hearts.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org . Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitter: @CLECatholicCems Instagram: @clecatholiccems...

Send us Fan Mail This month, we are reflecting on "confidence" as our Word of the Month. We are exploring a different definition: confidence as trust—trust in God’s presence, trust in a purpose that remains steadfast when our plans falter, and trust in the small steps that help us navigate through grief.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clece...

Send us Fan Mail September brings transitions as we feel the weather shift, notice the first falling leaves, and adjust to changing schedules and rhythms. This month, we reflect on "change" as our Word of the Month—exploring how this universal experience invites us to pay closer attention to what God might be doing in our lives.  Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please...

Send us Fan Mail Perseverance takes on profound meaning when we face grief and loss. This month, we dive into this powerful concept that serves as both anchor and guide through life's most challenging moments.   Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org . Follow us...

Send us Fan Mail On our latest episode of CCAirwaves, we dive into the life of Bill "Womby" Wambsganss. The Cleveland Indians' second baseman who accomplished something no player has matched before or since – the only unassisted triple play in World Series history. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Con...

Send us Fan Mail Strength. It's a word we use often, but what does it really mean? In this second installment of our "Word of the Month" segment, we explore the multidimensional nature of strength and how it manifests in everyday life. The summer sun shines brightly outside, mirroring the radiant energy of July's chosen word. But as we discover, true strength isn't always...