Kresta in the Afternoon

The more voters learn about Proposal 3, the less they like it – even if they consider themselves Pro-Choice. Even the Detroit News has come out against it. There is a rally this Saturday at the Capitol in Lansing to continue to raise awareness. Dan Devine has the details.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples a parable about the necessity to pray always, without ceasing or becoming weary. This theme can be found throughout the Catechism – we take a look with Peggy Stanton.

Many modern secular thinkers, in an effort to criticize religion and belief in God, claim that all religions are essentially the same. This is, of course, preposterous and it only takes a basic understanding of what the different religions profess to see they are not at all the same. But understanding the similarities and differences is essential, both in strengthening our own faith and achieving...

Today we celebrate the Feast of Pope John XXIII. Known as “good Pope John,” he has also been called one of the most misunderstood popes in history. Why? We talk about it with William Doino.

St. John XXIII died in June, but we celebrate his feast in October to mark the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Most Catholics today can't remember the way the world and Church was on that day in 1962. It is tempting to think that, had the Council Fathers been more foresighted – more critical of modernity and less ebullient in their optimism – the catastrophes that have be...

October has some outstanding feast days, including October 9 – the Feast of John Henry Newman. Newman was the founder of the Oxford Movement and one of the most profound thinkers of his time. We get to know him with Fr. Juan Velez.

When we consider Catholic spirituality, there are two words with deep meanings that tend to get tossed around: “Liturgy” and “Mysticism.” We tend to think of Liturgy as formalities such as the sacraments, practiced in public, and mysticism as the uncontrollable, private experiences. In other words, they are separate categories. So how could there be a “Liturgical Mysticism?” David Fagerberg joins...

In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul writes that he is not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the Power of God for the salvation of all who believe. What happens when we put our Hope in the Gospel – in the truth of the Resurrection – rather than in the weaknesses of Man? Al discusses.

You’re probably familiar with Count Dracula and Richard the Lionheart from the world of pop culture. But did you know their movie counterparts are inspired by real people who helped defend the Christian west from Islam? Raymond Ibrahim joins us with these stories and more.

You may have heard about Matt Walsh’s film “What is a Woman,” in which he challenges people to define the meaning of female. This question of gender – who we are as men and women – has never been more pressing or more misunderstood. Abigail Favale joins us to trace the roots of the issue and how gender is reshaping our language, our society, and our own self-perceptions.

This Sunday we hear the story of when Jesus healed Ten Lepers and only one - a Samaritan, returned to thank him. Surprisingly, the Catechesim does not comment on this passage - so we turn to other sources with Peggy Stanton to see what it has to say to us today.

Through St Faustina we have been gifted with the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. We’ll talk with Fr Chris Alar as we dive more deeply into the journey of St Faustina and the wonder of the Divine Mercy.

In recent months we had two historic rate increases by the Federal reserve. Chadd Garcia gives us a look at what this means for the markets.

Many grandparents today are concerned about the world their grandkids are growing up in. You want to pray for your grandkids and assist them however you can - but maybe you aren't sure where to start. What if we approached the role of the grandparent as a form of youth worker? Mike Shaughnessy  joins us.

Mark Regnerus has studied extensively marriage rates in the US and beyond and has discovered something troubling. Matrimony rates are in decline, even among Conservative Christians, and many churches seem to be doing more burying that marrying – even in pre-Covid times. Can the Church save marriage? We’ll talk with Dr. Regnerus.

It’s tough raising faithful Catholic kids today. The values your kids are getting from school, friends and the media are often very different from those they get from you. How can you encourage your children to stay true to their faith? Find out in a new free webinar hosted by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak. The webinar is called “Raising Confident Catholic Kids,” and it’s happening on Wednesday, Octobe...

Nearly everyone has heard of Francis of Assisi, and it is certain that, after the Blessed Virgin Mary, he is the most popular of Catholic saints. Which facts and stories about Francis are real, and which are myth? Al discusses.

Most Catholics believe that President Joe Biden, the nation’s second Catholic president, should not run for a second term in 2024, according to a new EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research Poll of likely Catholic voters released this week. Matthew Bunson fills us in on this and other Church news.

In a recent interview about the death of Queen Elizabeth, CNN’s Dom Lemon asked his guest about the crown paying reparations out of its immense wealth. Her response – and his reaction – are a telling example of what happens when media pundits allow themselves to be surrounded with only those who share their opinions. Al discusses.

In his Second letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul writes that when we see the Glory of the Lord, we are “transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.” This study of the supernatural life is formally known as ascetical theology. We dive into this spiritual life with Fr. Jeff Kirby.

The Church’s primary formation documents promote a strong, healthy relationship between the spiritual and psychological dimensions of our identities as Christians. We talk with Br. John Mark Falkenhain about this connection and how to address spiritual and mental health challenges.

In April 1966 Time Magazine published a cover boldly asking if God was dead. More than 50 years later, we can certainly see how Western society has become more and more secuarlized. But the continued influence of religion, especially Christianity, on American history and culture has been profound. We take a look with Thomas Kidd.

St Jerome is well known as a doctor of the Church, for his many writings on the Christian Moral Life, and especially for his work to translate the Old Testament from Hebrew. He was also a highly complex character who often clashed with his contemporary thinkers. On his feast day, we look at his life and writings with Dr Thomas Scheck.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams recently claimed that "There is no such thing as a heartbeat at six weeks. It is a manufactured sound designed to convince people that men have the right to take control of a woman's body." We talk about this story with Clare Kosmalski.

Bishop Carlos Belo of East Timor has been accused of sexually abusing several teenage boys. Belo, now age 74, came to international attention in the 1990s for his outspoken role in protesting the Indonesian occupation of his country. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996 for his efforts. A report features several men who claimed they were sexually abused by him as teenagers dating back to t...