Practicing Catholic Show

Although we especially focus on almsgiving during Lent, practicing our Catholic faith means that we continue to look out for those most vulnerable and most in need during Easter and throughout the year. Our friend Jason Adkins is back with insight into Catholic Social Teaching and living it out this Easter season!

Easter is traditionally a family time, so we’ll hear from Julie Craven about how churches are staying in touch with their parish families through the wonders of technology.

It’s soon time for another Cuppa Joe! Guiding our reflections on St. Joseph as Our Spiritual Father will be Dr. Deborah Savage. She joins us to give us a pre-taste of the second episode set to premiere Tuesday, April 6th at 4:00pm via the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Instagram and Facebook pages. Visit archspm.org/cuppajoe to catch last month's coffee break about St. Joseph, the Delig...

Heading into Holy Week, we’re once again walking with Jesus to his death. With this past year of pandemic, we’ve all become more aware of our mortality. What is death, and how can we confront the fear of death? Bishop Cozzens shares about how Easter changes everything.

Are the Stations of the Cross part of your regular Lenten practice? Ever prayed through them in the beautiful setting of the The Basilica of Saint Mary? Dr. Johan van Parys from the Basilica is with us to discuss this profound practice of prayer on this episode of Practicing Catholic. Catch the show Fridays at 9:00pm, Saturdays at 1:00pm, or Sundays at 2:00pm on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

In this season of almsgiving, Steve Hawkins shares about the mission of Friends of Dorothy Day, his volunteer work serving food and friendship each evening, and how we can put our faith into action. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHLoQZjnDAg to learn more about the facility at which he serves, Higher Ground, and the unique model Catholic Charities Twin Cities has developed to successfully a...

Some parishes “beef up” their Lenten liturgies with the use of Latin, which leaves some folks confounded: How can I know what they’re saying? Well, you’re in luck! Deacon Nathan Allen is with us to tell us about an online ecclesiastical Latin class that’s free for all!

How do our eastern Rite sisters and brothers observe Lent and Easter? Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun of St. Maron Catholic Church - Minneapolis, MN will tell us, and give us an update on his parish.

Fr. John Ubel provides a preview of the rare baseball card auction whose proceeds will benefit Catholic schools around the Twin Cities through the Aim Higher Foundation. Fr. Ubel shares about the origins of some of the rare cards in his collection, joyful almsgiving, and his love for Catholic education.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda sits down with Maria Wiering, editor-in-Chief of The Catholic Spirit, to look back at how and why difficult decisions were made this past year due to COVID-19. In this interview, Archbishop Hebda describes the weighty decision to suspend public Masses in March 2020, and his concerns about how that decision – and the ongoing dispensation – might impact the souls of the fait...

Deacon Gordon Bird joins us this weekend to explore St. Joseph's role as the original adorer of Christ, and how we may grow closer to Jesus through participating in a Holy Hour. Practicing Catholic airs Fridays at 9:00pm, Saturdays at 1:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

Fr. Jonathan Kelly, incoming Rector of the Saint John Vianney Seminary joins us on Practicing Catholic to share about his excitement for the new appointment.

Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Offices shares about the mission of CCRO, and the importance of understanding one's unique charisms.

Fr. Griffith is the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis, and is on the show to discuss his work with restorative justice at the University of St. Thomas.

Bishop DeGrood of the Diocese of Sioux Falls joined Tom Halden for a year in review of his first year as bishop.

Fr. Tom Margevičius, Archdiocesan Director of Worship, shares about the new "Cuppa Joe" monthly series: 10 talks by 10 theologians on the 10 wonders of Saint Joseph, taking place at 10 locations in our archdiocese entrusted to the patronage of our spiritual father. These talks will premiere the first Tuesday of the month, March – December, at 4:00pm – just in time for your afternoon coffee.

Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins us to share some tips on how to have the most fruitful Lent possible.

Mary Kristjanson and Bill Brady reflect on their service with Corpus Christi, Roseville as they prepare to lead at the upcoming "Young and Hungry: Youth Hunger in Minnesota and What We Can Do about It" Zoom forum happening February 24.

As we approach the 1-year mark of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Stokman, Director of Novare Counseling Center, joins us on Practicing Catholic to explore some general mental health trends that have been tracked over the past year. Novare Counseling Center is made up of Catholic therapists united in mission to serve those seeking a counseling experience that does not settle for partial ex...

"...To do the basics, if you will, is to trust that God will, by grace, open our eyes to things we didn't see. We didn't see the reason for giving something up because the whole pandemic has been Lent; well, that's like saying that we don't need purgatory because we just went through it!" Listen to Fr. Charles Lachowitzer on Practicing Catholic for more wisdom on how to approach Lent, and how to p...

This week on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda is back for his monthly Bishops' Segment! In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ve got Bridget Busacker reminding us of the effectiveness and joys of NFP; lastly, Joe Masek on the Cana Family Institute and the role of the family in imitating Christ’s love.

This week on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda is back for his monthly Bishops' Segment! In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ve got Bridget Busacker reminding us of the effectiveness and joys of NFP; lastly, Joe Masek on the Cana Family Institute and the role of the family in imitating Christ’s love.

This week on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda is back for his monthly Bishops' Segment! In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ve got Bridget Busacker reminding us of the effectiveness and joys of NFP; lastly, Joe Masek on the Cana Family Institute and the role of the family in imitating Christ’s love.

On the next Practicing Catholic show, Sister Esther Mary Nickel, the fourth and final presenter for our Archdiocesan Synod Faith & Culture Series: The Priesthood (Both Baptized and Ordained), provides a preview of her presentation. Also, Susanna Spencer, Theological Editor for Blessed Is She on their newly-unveiled Lenten devotional. Lastly, Dianne Johnson discusses the upcoming Archdiocesan World...

On the next Practicing Catholic show, Sister Esther Mary Nickel, the fourth and final presenter for our Archdiocesan Synod Faith & Culture Series: The Priesthood (Both Baptized and Ordained), provides a preview of her presentation. Also, Susanna Spencer, Theological Editor for Blessed Is She on their newly-unveiled Lenten devotional. Lastly, Dianne Johnson discusses the upcoming Archdiocesan World...