Kresta in the Afternoon

The experience of miscarriage causes deep grief to mother and father, often leaving parents unsure of how to navigate the tragedy. The Church offers both prayer and accompaniment for grieving women and couples, and laypeople have created resources for grief. But many couples remain unaware of the available faith-based miscarriage ministry and resources. We talk with Abby Jorgenson about the work s...

Everyone know Martin Luther King for the work he did as an adult, perhaps most notably his August 28 “I Have a Dream” speech. But what about the young Martin Luther King who left his Atlanta home to attend divinity school in the North? And what would he have to say about today’s unrest? We’ll talk with Patrick Parr.

When we read or watch the news, we aren’t just informed – we are formed by the stories we hear and the images we see. But St. Paul also instructs us to not be conformed to the world. How can we consume the news in a way that builds virtue and leads to greater flourishing? Jeffrey Bilbro is our guest

When Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, known to his many friends as “Father Al,” was ordained he had one request – that he be assigned to one of the saddest places in the world: South Korea. The Korean War had just ended and as he stepped off the train in Seoul, he found himself entering a real-life dystopia. He would spend the rest of his life serving the poorest of the poor in Korea, the Philippines and Me...

You’ve probably seen the yard sign that states “in this house we believe…” followed by several statements. It’s the kind of thing you see when people call for “unity,” but do such generic statements actually accomplish anything? Al discusses.

“This is your cross, and I am not going to take it away from you. I will be with you, and I will help you, but it is yours to carry.” Christy Wilkens heard Jesus speak those words after she prayed for her son Oscar’s healing in her parish adoration chapel one bright September day. Almost a year later she would find herself in Lourdes, France, seeking a miracle. And while her son did improve, that...

As Christians, we are confident that we will see the face of Jesus after our death. But what does that look like? If, as St. Paul says, flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, how can our bodies enter Heaven? We talk with Jim Papandrea.

What is the influence of Classical Liberalism in the world today? One thing we know is that it does not have the influence it did as recently as the 1990s. What has changed? Sam Gregg joins us.

Last night, Elvis Presley’s only daughter died at the age of 54. While not explicitly a Catholic, he was no stranger to Christian music and even once recorded a song about the Rosary. Al looks at his complicated faith life.

It may sound crazy, but there was a time when a Catholic priest won an Emmy for a television program that was seen by millions each week. That priest was, of course, Fulton Sheen, who was also the author of several books. One of them, republished late last year, addressed the growing threat of Communism to the world. As China continues to assert itself on the world stage and North Korea shows cont...

At the start of the New Year, it's popular to make a new resolution to finally get healthy - and easy to quickly drop the new habits you are trying to form. When facing this kind of challenge, it helps to reorient your thinking in line with the Divine Physician. We talk more with Louis Brown and Becca Wilson.

2018 was a tough year for American Catholics, as the truths about Theodore McCarrick were exposed and the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report revealed damning details about abusive priests and bishops. Do we need to accept that all the Church’s efforts since 2002 have been for nothing? Well, not if we compare it to other institutions. Stephen White explains.

Millions have been impacted by the music and characters of the smash hit Les Miserables, but not everyone has taken advantage of the deeper stories the novel is able to explore. The story is filled with rich, dynamic characters and Christian themes that help illustrate the Gospel. Pastor Stan Butt joins us.

As a Rome correspondent for EWTN, Joan Lewis had the opportunity to meet Cardinal George Pell several times and became good friends with him. She joins us to share her memories.

Among John Paul II's many contributions to Christian thought are his developments in the area of Catholic Social Teaching. Fr. Roger Landry joins us to take a look.

Last night, we were shocked to hear the news of the death of Cardinal George Pell, who suffered a heart attack following hip surgery. He was a champion of orthodoxy in the modern Church, but tragically had to spend more than 400 days in prison following a false conviction of sex abuse. During that time he wrote extensive reflections on his experience, and he joined us to talk about it in May 2021....

Jake and Heather Khym's ministry Life Restoration helps awaken disciples of Christ by connecting them to Jesus, their authentic self, and Kingdom living. Through human and spiritual formation, they join Jesus in bringing the Kingdom of God into our everyday lives.

This weekend we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany. It’s one of the most beloved images of the Nativity story - the three kings riding their camels, following a star to Bethlehem. But little is known about them - were they kings? Magi? "wise men?" In fact, many modern scholars have dismissed them as merely pious legend. Fr Dwight Longenecker joins us with the evidence for who they were and why w...

Many people today, especially younger generations, have stopped going to Mass because they don't "get anything out of it." But we don't go to Mass to get a good feeling - we got to worship God. And when we understand this, our approach to the Mass changes. We talk with David Seitz

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a moment to reflect not only on the Lord’s Baptism but on our own. In an extended sense, when Christ is baptized, so are we, for we are members of His Body. As Christ enters the water, He makes holy the water that will baptize us. He enters the water, and we who are members of His Body go with Him. In these waters He acquires gifts to give us. Msgr Charles P...

2022 saw the canonizations or beatifications of several men and women, including those who were martyred. There was also the beatification of Franz de Castro Holzbarth, the first to be beatified under Pope Francis’ new sainthood path. Michael O’Neill shares their stories.

When we study the history of the Supreme Court, we will always remember 2022 as the year of the Dobbs decision. But there were other important cases that are important to remember, including several pertaining to religious liberty. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us.

Journalists at the Religion News Association have named the Dobbs ruling as the top religion story of 2022. Terry Mattingly joins us with a look at what the press got right – and wrong – in covering this and other stories.

Jim Blum knows firsthand the struggles men face when they are paroled from prison. That’s what led him to found My Father’s House, which offers a place for men on parole to find help and support. He shares his work with us.

Daniel Gallagher served under two popes during his ten years at the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, and he’s never forget the surprise news he received in February 2013 – Pope Benedict was resigning. Nearly a decade later, the rumors still swirl – was his resignation legitimate? Was there a secret war between the two papacies? Having worked for both, Dan says it’s nonsense. He joins us to explain...