The Best of the Week

Image via Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock. The Moment in St. Peter's Square Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (aka “Dr. Italy”) was literally in the square when the white smoke billowed. He witnessed: -Electric joy : He saw people from every nation rejoicing as one big Catholic family. -A moment of peace : When Pope Leo came out, his voice was calm, his presence gentle yet. Why t...

This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and Fr. Joseph Johnson is a beautiful exploration into why the Mass is the most important thing we do as Catholics . You can listen to the entire episode where Father walks through the different parts of the Mass.  Patrick asks Fr. Joseph,  “How did the Mass shape your vocation?” Fr. Joseph shares that, growing up, it wasn&rs...

Here’s the lowdown from this episode of Marriage Unhindered with Doug Hinderer, where he lays out  13 practical, no-nonsense ways to build trust in marriage. (Author credited in audio) You can listen to the entire episode here .  Trust isn’t all-or-nothing—it exists in degrees. A couple might trust each other in some areas (like handling finances) but struggle in others...

👉 Fr. Rocky is broadcasting from Washington Island , where it’s sunny, breezy, and apparently overrun by fishing boats thanks to a tournament in Lake Michigan. He’s clearly living his best summer life— jumping in the water, celebrating Mass, soaking up the sunshine. Maggie is co-hosting, bringing her usual warmth and smiles. 👉 Prayer intentions roll in Nine-year-old Catherine f...

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie , guest host Brooke Taylor brings on Fr. Dave Heney to talk all about forgiveness. You can listen to the entire hour on this topic here . Fr. Dave jumps right in, saying that forgiveness isn’t just something “nice” we should do—it’s absolutely central to living a joyful life. We all get hurt, he says, and if we don’t lea...

It’s that awkward Thanksgiving dinner tension , or worse, the heartbreak when someone ghosts you over your stance on a cultural issue. Drew says,  “How did we get here? I remember when you could argue and still love each other.” Drew sits down with Joe Sikorra, a Catholic marriage & family therapist to talk about a problem so many of us face today: 👉 Family divisio...

Drew Mariani opens up about something close to so many of our hearts: loved ones drifting away from faith. He shares a stat that really hit him—nearly one in three Americans no longer practice the faith they grew up with. But Drew is quick to remind us, these aren’t just numbers . They’re your son, your daughter, your brother, your friend. Maybe it's you. What’s surprising...

On  The Patrick Madrid Show , a caller named Connie asked Patrick how to explain to her uncle away from the Faith why Catholics pray to Mary and the saints; aren’t they passed away? Doesn’t the Bible say Jesus is the only mediator? 🤔 🌿 1️⃣ Mary & the Saints Aren’t Dead-Dead Patrick pulls out Mark 12:27 where Jesus says: “He is not the God of the dead but of the l...

A listener wrote in about giving her Lutheran neighbor a ride to church and sitting in on the service (she’d already been to Mass ✝️). She was surprised to see w omen veiling and kneeling for Communion.  Her neighbor smiled and said, “See? Catholics and Lutherans aren’t that different after all!” Fr. Simon, ever the gentle truth-teller, says: Yes… and no. Where...

If you’ve ever thought “we need more sacred art in the world” while staring at another soulless office park or beige wall… this episode of Morning Air with John Morales and guest James Perry is exactly what your heart’s been longing for. 💖 Let’s explain in three parts: the history, the heart, and the hope. ✝️ Part I: A Basilica with Bones... and a Backstory Ji...

A potential convert from California writes in with a super honest, thoughtful question that maybe you’ve wondered too: "Why does it matter for our salvation if Mary was immaculately conceived, ever virgin, or assumed into heaven?" Here's how Patrick lovingly and logically answers this question: 💡 "If God revealed It, it matters"  That’s the whole game. If the Lord wanted to make...

This Morning Air episode is full of  humble surprises , historic firsts , and a vocation story that will have your heart doing somersaults. John Morales sits down with Bishop-Elect Pedro Bismarck Chau for a moving conversation about his appointment , his journey , and what God’s up to in his life right now. Bishop-Elect Chau first heard the life-changing news  on April 15 , smack i...

John Morales spends time with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from Albany, NY. They look into what it really means to “renew” the Church .  ✨  Mission ≠ Maintenance Bishop reminds us that being Catholic isn’t just about “showing up” on Sundays and claiming your favorite pew. Baptism remakes us for mission; we’re sent out to bring Jesus to the world. &...

Here’s the scoop from this powerful episode of The Patrick Madrid Show . Patrick gives you a message a lot of us need to hear, even if it stings a little.  💔 Meet Delia Delia calls in from L.A.; she’s been living with her boyfriend for  over 10 years . They have a child together; he’s helped raise her other kids,  but… they’re not married. She&rs...

Statue of " Homeless Jesus " outside of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland Image via Simon R B / Shutterstock. This episode of Morning Air  is a mix of art, faith, surprise, and a whole lot of heart.   John Morales chats with  Timothy Schmalz , a Catholic sculptor from Canada. 🛠️ You can enjoy the extended conversation about his work for Pope Francis;  listen here ! Jus...

This is such a touching episode of  Family Rosary Across America on Relevant Radio; it's a beautiful mix of grief, hope, and little-kid sweetness that’ll tug your heart.  ✨ Fr. Rocky and Maggie join you in mourning after the heartbreaking flash floods in Texas that claimed many lives. You're invited to pray for: 💔 The families mourning loss 🚑 The first responders 🙏 And the...

Timmerie talks about a mom whose raw, tearful video went viral after she shared how heartbreaking it was to go back to work after maternity leave.   💬 What happened? This mom had twins; they came 5.5 weeks early. After three months (which is actually more than what most U.S. moms get), she had to return to work, and... ➡️ She just wasn’t ready.   This mom felt like she hadn’...

Hey friend 👋 If you're a Catholic mom or dad who's ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3am worrying about your kids' souls 😬...  this episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and spiritual director Fr. Timothy Gallagher is going to speak right to your heart ❤️‍🔥. You can listen to the entire episode about finding peace here .  Carol from Wisconsin called in wit...

Okay, so here's the question Claudine asked Fr. Simon: 👉 If Jesus paid the debt of our sin on the Cross and said, “It is finished,” then what exactly are angels doing to help us get to heaven? Fr. Simon points out that  angels are all over the Bible , from the Old Testament to Revelation. They’re active messengers, helpers, protectors. 📖 Remember St. Peter getting busted o...

Patrick Madrid opens up after the  heart-shattering Texas floods that took the lives of many: including  two young Catholic girls found holding their Rosaries . This isn’t a tidy theology talk; it’s a gut-wrenching, faith-clinging, grief-soaked conversation about why God allows suffering , and how we hold on when life falls apart.     🗣️ The Caller: Cecile from Brya...

This Morning Air episode is heavy , but it’s one we need to hear. John Morales sits down with Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller after the devastating flash floods that ripped through Kerrville, TX over the 4th of July weekend. The floodwaters claimed the lives of  over 100 people , including  campers and counselors from Camp Mystic . 💔   Here’s what stands out fro...

If you've ever sent a text, meant it to be NBD, and suddenly found yourself in a heated battle , you are so not alone. 😅 On this episode of Marriage Unhindered , therapist dream team Doug and his daughter Monica Hinderer take a call from Mary , a wife of 33 years, who's just trying to go camping... without emotional landmines. 🚐     The Conflict: Trailer Trouble & Radio Silence &nb...

🧴 Plastic, Plastic Everywhere...   😱 So, Drew kicks things off with the unfortunate news: we are literally full of plastic . Not like, “I eat too many Cheetos” full; we’re talking microplastics in our brain, lungs, heart, even the placenta . 💔  It’s not just about turtles and oceans anymore. 🐢🌊 We’re eating, breathing, and absorbing plastic through...

Lucia, a young listener, called in to The Patrick Madrid Show with the kind of question that stops you in your tracks: “How do we know we believe in the right God?” 💥 Big question for a little voice, right?     Jesus: The Proof   First off, Patrick answers by going straight to the source : Jesus . We know we’re believing in the right God because Jesus Christ: the...

Image via Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock.   If you missed this episode of  Trending with Timmere , you’re in for a treat, because Timmerie sits down with Catholic speaker and leadership expert Fr. Nathan Cromly . They share truth about what real leadership looks like . 🔥     🚨 The Big Idea: Leadership = Influence, Not Just Position   Fr. Nathan wants you to kno...