Practicing Catholic Show

On Practicing Catholic, we’ve heard from our friends in the Archdiocesan Office for Mission of Catholic Education, the Catholic School Center of Excellence, and even current students on what it’s like to head back to the classroom after a full summer of fun. Maybe you or someone you know have sent kids back to a school at a local parish. But you know who we haven’t heard from? A Catholic school te...

Do you, or maybe a friend of yours, enjoy cultivating beauty within your home? Maybe you’re not much of a decorator but you can certainly appreciate a beautiful space such as a home altar, well-decorated prayer corner, or just a cozy living room.   On a broader scale, there’s nothing like stepping into a historic church (such as the Cathedral) and being struck by the beauty of the architectur...

First up, one of our most valuable resources is our time. What’s the best way to make a gift of ourselves to God and one another through giving our time at the parish level? How do we determine what to say “yes” to and what to say “no” to? (And...how can we say “no?”) Fr. Leonard Andrie of St. Therese, Deephaven is with us with some advice and guidance. 

If you’ve decided to give of yourself by being a volunteer catechist, core team member, small group leader, or any other type of volunteer, you won’t want to miss an upcoming day filled with inspiration, encouragement, prayer, training, and more... just for you! Madeline Olson from the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Life will tell us more.  https://www.archspm.org/saint-paul-disciples...

We're not the only ones making the leap from summer sun to fall festivities – our Catholic schools and Archdiocesan Office for the Mission of Catholic Education are back at it and raring to go! Filling us in on the back-to-school fun is Alison Dahlman, Associate Director of Educational Quality and Excellence for the Archdiocese. Alison, welcome to the show!  https://www.archspm.org/omce/ &nbs...

AVAILABLE NOW: And speaking of friends, where’s one place you can go to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and support Relevant Radio and local Catholic schools? That's right: the Relevant Radio Christ Brings Hope Banquet is just around the corner. Sharing with us about this exciting event is Fr. Rocky himself, along with Karin Freihammer. Register here!  Listen to Practicing Catholic...

Next, making friends as young adults can be tough, but it’s so foundationally important...important enough that we wanted to re-air an interview with Catholic Beer Club co-coordinators Tim Cahill and Nestor Arguello. They’ll share how making friends with other young adults doesn’t have to be quite so difficult. https://www.catholicbeerclub-twincities.com/ Listen to Practicing Catholic Friday night...

Kicking things off, we are blessed to be in an Archdiocese with numerous apostolates and Catholic initiatives headquartered right here, in our backyard. A stellar example is Saint Paul’s Outreach, which “builds missional community on [college] campus[es] and beyond.” Regional Director Peter DeMarais is here to tell us just how they do that. https://www.spo.org/ Listen to Practicing Catholic Friday...

First up on the show today, Archbishop Hebda is with us to talk Faith Formation and why it’s important for our kids and for us adults, too! https://www.archspm.org/catholic-education-youth-formation/parish-catechesis/ 

We’ll continue the faith formation roll by hearing all about the Montessori-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd that's drawing kids into the faith in some pretty unique ways! Good Shepherd teacher and trainer Meggie Langlois is with us. https://www.cgsusa.org/ 

This week, we’ll revisit an interview with Emily Abe on what it means to be a Catholic graphic designer, and how she has the opportunity to evangelize with her art (This interview has been previously aired). https://www.emilyabe.com/

Sharpen your pencils and make sure you have a clean sheet of notebook paper – it's time for another Mass Class with Fr. Tom! This month’s lesson focuses us on the Creed and the Universal Prayer. Submit your questions about the Mass by emailing practicingcatholicshow@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (651)251-7737. https://thecatholicspirit.com/faith/focus-on-faith/practicing-catholic/first-in-new-...

The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15. We’ve all heard about it, but what does it mean and why is it so important? Father Michael Van Sloun answers those questions and more. https://thecatholicspirit.com/?s=van+sloun 

It’s a match made in Heaven – Practicing Catholic and The Catholic Spirit. Editor Maria Wiering – who you hear regularly interviewing Archbishop Hebda and other folks – is here to talk about Catholic news in the Archdiocese and why it’s so important to stay connected. https://thecatholicspirit.com/ 

You know, sometimes, in order to get ahead, it’s important to take a look behind. The saints give us so many examples of holy lives and heroic virtue, and aspiring to become a saint is a laudable way of living! We’ll take a look (or, rather, a listen) back to a helpful Practicing Catholic segment from Monsignor Jason Gray on helping us understand what goes into becoming a canonized saint! https://...

What’s the connection between hunting, fishing, outdoor photography, and being a practicing Catholic? Photographer and outdoorsman Dave Hrbacek helps us get there. https://thecatholicspirit.com/?s=david+hrbacek 

AVAILABLE NOW: God desires our wholeness and flourishing in every aspect of who we are: body, soul, and mind. Pat and Kenna Millea join us to talk about a new initiative they’ve begun providing Faith-Filled Mental Health Services for Individuals, Couples & Organizations. https://martincenterforintegration.com/

Chances are, we’re all familiar with or know someone who suffers from chronic pain or illness. It can be easy to feel hopeless when our bodies or minds aren’t in their prime anymore, and as somebody who might be caring for a chronically-ill loved one, maybe you’re unsure how to best offer support. But Judy George of Pietra Fitness and a member of the Curatio Health Care apostolate joined us this w...

Joining us this past weekend was Dr. Karen Dalten, a primary care physician certified as a NaPro Technology Fertility Care Medical Consultant, who sees patients virtually via MyCatholicDoctor.com. We’ll be exploring the use of NaPro Technology when it comes to conceiving, lessening the stigma around infertility, and when to seek medical help. https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/karen-da...

Iron ore, Betty’s Pies and papal artifacts. What do they all have in common? They’re waiting for you on the North Shore of Lake Superior this summer. Seriously. Here to talk about the papal artifacts – and possibly pie – Father Rich Kunst, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth and artifact collector. https://vaticanunveiled.com/ 

July 24-31 is National NFP Awareness week, an initiative of the USCCB to help people celebrate and reverence God's vision of human sexuality. But what exactly is Natural Family Planning, how does one utilize it, and does it really work? Nancy Schulte-Palachek will be with us to give us insight into NFP. https://www.archspm.org/life/  Listen to Practicing Catholic Friday nights at 9pm, Saturda...

Even though Roe v. Wade has been overturned nationally, there’s still lots to be done locally. Maggee Becker from the Minnesota Catholic Conference joins us to address the current pro-life situation in Minnesota, and how can practicing Catholics get involved.  https://www.mncatholic.org/life_and_bioethics Listen to Practicing Catholic Friday nights at 9pm, Saturday afternoons at 1pm, and Sund...

First up on the show, as we await Archbishop Hebda’s Pastoral Letter later this year – which is part of our Archdiocesan Synod process - what’s the status of the worldwide Vatican Synod called by Pope Francis? Archbishop Hebda will explain what the Holy Father has in mind for this Synod for the entire Church militant, and how our Local Church is participating. https://thecatholicspirit.com/news/lo...

We’ve all been hurt in our lives—physically, emotionally, even spiritually. And sometimes, those wounds run deep... deep enough that we need some extra help in healing. The John Paul II Healing Center works to promote and inspire transformation in the heart of the Church, by healing and equipping God’s people for the New Evangelization, and one way they do that is through an upcoming retreat...

In 21st century America, we are truly blessed to have a plethora of ways to get Catholic news, updates, and commentaries in a variety of formats. Relevant Radio, of course, is one way, but another source I’m just betting you’re already familiar with is the National Catholic Register. Here’s something you may not know, however: did you know the Register’s Senior Editor is none other than Jonathan L...