Mercy Unbound

Meet Father Joe Roesch, MIC Father Joe Roesch, MIC, Superior General of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, joins the Mercy Unbound podcast from Rome. You may recognize him from EWTN, where he moderated the Divine Mercy Sunday celebration from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. He is also author of the book, Fatima, A Pilgrimage With Mary , available on ShopMercy.org and...

Meet Maria Gallagher Maria Gallagher is a dedicated advocate for pregnant women, their unborn children, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly. She co-hosts the podcast "Positively Pro-Life!" In this episode, we explore her book, Mercy’s Power: Inspiration to Serve the Gospel of Life, available on ShopMercy.org and Amazon.  Inspiration for Pro-Life Work The voices against the sanctity of l...

Meet Father Donald Calloway, MIC Father Donald Calloway serves as vicar provincial and vocation director for the Mother of Mercy Province of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, based in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He is the author of numerous books, and is widely known for his remarkable conversion story told at conferences and appearances on EWTN.  In this episode, we explore his book, Ten...

Meet Bob Trussell Bob Trussell, a businessman from Lexington, Kentucky, and his wife Martha are blessed with three children and one grandchild. For nearly 20 years, Bob was involved in the thoroughbred horse industry. However, when the recession struck in the late 1980s, the industry experienced a severe downturn, leaving Bob at a crossroads and financially devastated. It was during this time that...

Episode 157: ​​A Life Transformed by Jesus and Mary with Beth KneeIntroducing Beth Knee’s Journey Today, we are honored to welcome Beth Knee as our guest. I believe her story will deeply resonate with you as it speaks of the healing power of our Divine Physician, Jesus Christ. Raised in Massachusetts within the Jewish faith, Beth's journey eventually led her to the fullness of the Catholic Chu...

Episode 156, Contemplating the Seven Sorrows: An Interview with Ruth Berghorst Introduction to Ruth Berghorst Today, I am honored to welcome Ruth Berghorst, the author of Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary, available at SophiaInstitute.com. Although Ruth and I have never met, we share mutual friends, including Kathleen Beckman and Dr. Bob Schuchts, both of whom have been guests on this show....

Paul Zucarelli has appeared on our series twice before. In episode 18, he shared his remarkable near-death experience, and in episode 82, he and his wife discussed that challenging time and its impact on their family. Today, we delve into a book he co-authored with Catholic evangelist Jesse Romero, titled " One Lord, One Faith, One Church ", available at  SophiaInstitute.com  and  Amazon...

Episode 154, Defending the Faith: Bishop Schneider's Exploration of Heresy Bishop Athanasius Schneider returns to discuss his latest book, " Flee from Heresy ," available through Sophia Institute Press. In this conversation, we will explore various heresies throughout Church history, including Lutheranism, Protestantism, Freemasonry, Communism, Socialism, and theological misunderstan...

Episode 153, Helping the Poor in Africa - Water4Mercy Nermine Rubin: A Life of Service Nermine Rubin was born in Egypt but grew up in America. She is the founder of Water4Mercy ministry, and you can explore her beautifully detailed website at water4mercy.org. Today, we discuss her work in several African countries, including drilling solar-powered wells, implementing innovative agricultural techno...

Episode 152, Unlocking the Spiritual Wisdom of Ecclesia de Eucharistia with Terry Modica Today, I am honored to welcome Terry Modica as my special guest. We will discuss her latest book, a study guide on "Ecclesia de Eucharistia," the encyclical on the Church of the Eucharist written by Pope John Paul II. This book is particularly timely during this period of Eucharistic renewal. Terry M...

Episode 151, Sacred Conversations in a Digital Age: Insights from Dr. Christopher Reed Dr. Christopher Reed, author of the acclaimed "Future-Ready Leadership – Strategies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution," delves into the heart of meaningful communication with his latest book, “Sacred Conversations – How God Wants Us to Communicate” (available at Sophia Press  here ). Chris’ work aim...

Episode 150, Models of Perfect Contrition: An interview with Steven Nelson Steven Nelson, author of the “Magdalena Prayer Book - Devotions for Perfect Contrition and Spiritual Communion,” shares insights into his inspiration behind the book, and delves into the lives of Mary Magdalene and St. Vibiana. This spiritual gem is available at  Amazon . He also explains the mission of  Gaudent Angeli , a...

Episode 149, To Jesus through Mary: Stories of Conversion with Christine Watkins Today, we're diving into the story of Christine Watkins, a remarkable Catholic speaker and author who's been through quite a journey. Once a ballet dancer with the San Francisco Ballet Company and a staunch atheist, Christine's life took a dramatic turn after a miraculous healing from cancer, thanks to Jes...

Episode 148, The Mother of All Devotions: The Holy Face of Jesus Today we speak with Mary Jane Zuzolo about her book found at Sophia Institute Press:  “Unveiling the Sixth Station of the Cross- Reparation to the Holy Face, Mother of All Devotions.”  She is a descendant of Sister Marie de St. Pierre, the French Carmelite nun blessed with revelations from Christ regarding the Holy Face devotion.  Ad...

Episode 147, Transforming Healthcare through Divine Mercy In today's podcast, we connect with Marie Romagnano, MSN, RN, CCM-R, a retired trauma nurse who founded Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy over 20 years ago. This ministry, an official apostolate of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, offers nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals a unique program o...

Episode 146, Healing Hearts with Dr. Gerry Crete Happy Easter! Today’s conversation is with Dr. Gerry Crete, a seasoned Catholic professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, who brings a wealth of experience to his practice. He incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed EMDR, Ego State Therapy, clinical hypnosis, and emotionally focused therapy into his therapeutic approach,...

Episode 145, Raised from Rock Bottom: Joe and Nicole McGivney’s Story of Divine Healing from Addiction  Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of Joe and Nicole McGivney, who share their inspiring story of Joe's miraculous recovery from end-stage alcoholic liver disease and associated psychosis. Their story is deeply intertwined with their Catholic faith and the legacy of Blessed Fr. Mich...

Episode 144, Love and Suffering with Dr. Paul Chaloux Dr. Paul Chaloux, a Catholic theologian, delves into the profound themes of love and suffering in his latest book, “Heaven’s Currency: A Study of Love,” accessible through  Sophia Institute Press . In episode 133 of our podcast, we had the privilege of discussing his previous work, "Dying Without Fear."  Interestingly, his initial boo...

Episode 143, Divine Inspiration: A Filmmaker's Journey to Faith and Service Michael McGlinn, an accomplished film producer, musician, and founder of  Sistine Films , pursued his passion for creativity and music after attending Notre Dame University, where he also played football under the legendary coach Lou Holtz.  Spiritual Awakening and Deepening In 2012, during a documentary project in the...

Episode 142, Unveiling the Prophetic Mysteries of Garabandal with Ted Flynn Ted Flynn, an accomplished author and executive producer of several films, brings his extensive knowledge and historical perspective to his latest book, "Garabandal, The Warning and the Great Miracle," available at  www.sign.org , Amazon , and Kindle.  Learning from the Past With a background in history and over...

Episode 141, Bishop Athanasius Schneider's Way of Embracing the Depths of Faith Today I have the privilege of speaking with Bishop Athanasius Schneider, ORC. A Catholic prelate, Bishop Schneider serves as the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana in Kazakhstan. He is a member of the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra, founded in 1131 in Portugal. Clandestine Faith in Difficult Times Born in 1961...

Episode 140, A New Year’s Message on the Divine Mercy as a Way of Life from Dr. Bryan Thatcher As a new year begins, allow me to share my reflections on the profound nature of God's mercy. His mercy extends beyond His love for us to encompass our love for one another, as depicted in the symbolism of the Cross – one beam representing God's love (vertical) and the other our love for each oth...

Episode 139, Tales of Catholic Resilience in the Face of Communist Oppression with Kristen Thierault Today, Kristen delves into her book, “When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression,” accessible at  SophiaInstitute.com . She points out that throughout over half of the twentieth century, across nearly half the globe, the Catholic faith encountered repression, res...

Episode 138, Fr. Lawrence Carney: Spreading Devotion and Drawing Souls to Christ as Chaplain of Sr. Wilhelmina’s Benedictines Father Lawrence Carney was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Wichita in 2007. In 2014, he was appointed Chaplain for the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. Their foundress, Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, passed away in 2019, and in the Spring of 2023 her body was exhu...

Episode 137, The Making of Ms. Led: Building the Culture of Life with Trish Short Today's interview features Trish Short, the director of the compelling new documentary "Ms. Led" (watch it  here ). Trish has a diverse background ranging from modeling and acting to owning a fitness business and now a production company. In our interview, Trish passionately discusses her commitment to...