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Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P discuss Pope Benedict's book, "The Infancy Narratives" - the 3rd in his series of books under the title, "Jesus of Nazareth."  Dr. Totaro points out some overarching themes that are very insightful and which draw our attention to the mystery, the  reality, and the wonder of Christmas! Than...

Co-host: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the Catholic Church'snewest doctor St. John Cardinal Newman. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard ! Listen to us on Christ Our King Radio - Catholic Radio for Acadiana KL...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the life of Rhoda Wise whose home in Canton, Ohio is now a shrine where many miracles have occurred. Rhoda was a mystic and stigmatic who converted to Catholcism during her suffering and because of the nuns she encountered in the hospital. Our Lord and St. Therese of Lisieux appeared to her and she was healed but offered to take o...

Cohosts: Ms. Becky See, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda give updates on the canonization of the newest Dominican saint who has quite a different background.  His story will amaze you and fill you with hope! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the philosophical mindset causing despair in our culture as well as their own experiences in combating this malaise. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard...

Cohosts: Mr. Ted Broussard, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P., and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the Biblical foundation and historical proof that the Papacy was established by Jesus Christ. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard ! Listen to us on Chr...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss how the "Three Ages of the Interior Life": purgative, illuminative, and unitive - can be applied to marriage. This is a great view of the matrimonial calling - a lifelong journey with our spouse; destination: Heaven! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends a...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss what the Magisterium is - not just defining it - but clarifying it's role in regard to Scripture and Tradition.  If you cannot put your finger on what the term "Magisterium" really means...this show is for you! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. share recent retreat tips and enthusiasm for prayer - not only as the cure for the "malaise of modernity" but as the very thing we were made for - communion and union with God! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursd...

Special Guest, Fr. Kingsley Ogbuji SSJ, talks with cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. about his ministry, especially with men in prison and the need to address the psychological and addictive behaviors with the spiritual healing and understanding that can restore men and thus all humanity to its original state in the image and likeness of God.  His book, "O Man, Where...

Cohosts: Mr. Dustin Stout (Inquiry/Postulant), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss how the gift of the Liturgy has been handed to us and how we can receive it better.  As a music director and liturgy specialist, Dustin shares some Biblical "case studies" to demonstrate perspective and the importance of preparation - both what we should do and what we should not do...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss this old heresy that continues to rear its ugly, elitist head in so many ways! It may not have the elaborate creation story of the original Gnostic groups but it still contains the concept of secret knowledge, which blindly calls those drawn in, to actions which are truly not of God.   Thank you for listen...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss and summarize the spiritual classic: "Three Ages of the Interior Life" by Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange. The emphasis was on the first to "ages" which are called the "purgative way" and the "illuminative way" being that most people are in these phases; and briefly touching on...

Fr. Joshua Guillory (our chapter's Religious Assistant), gave an amazing homily on the Nicene Creed and cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P., asked him to share with our listeners the history, importance, and wide-spread usage of this creed. We also go into the other major Creeds of the Catholic Church including the Apostle's Creed, the Creed of the People of God,...

Cohosts: Mr. Kevin Fontenot (Inquirer), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the apostolic exortation of Pope Francis which expounds upon St. Therese's statement, “It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love”.   Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4...

Cohosts: Ms. Becky See, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the life of an amazing 3rd Order Dominican, St. Catherine de'Ricci, O.P.  She was a mystic who lived in the 1500's and a stigmatist. Listen to this episode to find out more details about her weekly meditations on the Passion that would result in the stigmata and how, as prioress of the Convent of St....

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mrs, Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss the encyclical "Mysterici Corporis Christi" discussing the historical context of this document promulgated by Pope Pius XII during WWII. Without mincing words it proclaims that the Catholic Church is the mystical body of Christ. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss relationships looking through the Biblical lens of covenants made by God with man. Restoring our relationship with God is nothing less than our life's purpose so, quite meaningful to consider! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the upcoming feast of the Transfiguration on August 6th, including insights from Pope Benedict XVI's book, Jesus of Nazareth . They also share the experience of being at the Church of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes w...

Cohosts: Mr. Wesley Stonicher (Candidate), Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss keeping the Lord's Day holy especially regarding Pope St. John Paul II's apostolic letter called, "Dies Domini" Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sp...

Cohost: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the literary Catholic author, Flannery O'Connor - exploring the cause of her self proclamation as a "Hillbilly Thomist" and diving into examples of her writings. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday...

Cohosts: Mr. Kevin Fontenot (Inquirer), Ms. Celynne Buquoi, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss God's gift of grace and how we prepare ourselves to accept these gifts on a daily basis. Never forget that, by God's Grace, you can be holy! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank yo...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P., and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. dive into and discuss the Papal Encyclical, "Nostra Aetate" which addresses the role of the Church and her relationship with non-Christians. Written by St. Pope John Paul II, this encyclical provides pastoral advice on our spiritual perspective and personal dispositions of love and cooperation which we...

Cohosts: Ms. Becky See, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. share inspirations and miracles which God wrought by the hand of St. Raymond of Penafort, the third Master General of the Dominican Order. His zeal to share the Gospel and convert others through education, especially those in the Middle East, brought about changes in the Dominican Houses of Study and planted seeds that would bear much fruit...

Cohosts: Mr. Ted Broussard, O.P., Mrs, Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P. discuss the miraculous apparition of Our Blessed Mother to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill and it's manifestation of the native culture which made it so appealing. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank yo...