The Best of the Week

Timmerie and Michael Gasparro explore a topic that hits home during the season: loving family members who may not follow Catholic teachings, without compromising your faith. The holidays can bring all the feels : 🎉 joy, nostalgia, awkwardness, and sometimes major family drama. But how do we handle those moments with grace?   Catch the whole hour here !   🎁 The Setup:   Timmerie starts it off by...

On  The Inner Life , Patrick Conley sat down with Fr. Bobby Blood  to tackle the ultimate Christian challenge: being thankful when life is rough . Fr. Blood, who’s got his hands full as a priest and spiritual director at Boylan High School in Illinois, shared how gratitude isn’t just for sunny days but is actually a spiritual superpower.   Check out the whole hour !   Gratitude = Perspective Shift...

Doug Hinderer tackled a biggie: What to do if your spouse is selfish. 😬 Catch the whole hour here !   Why the Selfishness, Though? 🤔   Before you start fuming, Doug suggests realizing that selfishness has roots:   Bad modeling : Maybe they grew up watching selfish parents.   Childhood wounds : Lack of love or security might’ve left scars.   Insecurity or superiority complex : “I’m the only one w...

Okay, let’s cut straight to it: Are we supposed to freak out about the Book of Revelation and Doomsday? NOPE. Here’s Fr. Simon’s take:   📖 Revelation Is NOT Your Doomsday Calendar   We start reading Revelation toward the end of the liturgical year, which makes sense: it’s about  ends. Father quickly squashes the idea that we should grab a calculator to figure out when the apocalypse is coming. Tr...

🌟 Brooke’s Story: Finding Grace in the Chaos   Brooke, who adopted her daughter Carolina from Poland, gets real about the challenges of bringing her 14-year-old to Mass. Carolina, who has autism, loves the Eucharist but sometimes struggles with sensory overload, outbursts, and stimming. Brooke shared a viral post that resonated with countless parents, confessing how Mass can feel like a battle so...

France. 1850. Twenty-seven old Louis Martin is studying to be a watchmaker but secretly wants to be a monk. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Zélie Guerin dreams of becoming a religious sister. These two young people are ready to forsake the world for lifelong religious vows, but God just might have other vows in mind for them!    Catch more of the podcast  here !

Do you struggle with dryness in prayer? Perhaps you get frustrated with yourself because you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can't connect closer to God.   Patrick Conley chats with Fr. Bobby Blood about this. You'll be encouraged by his advice!    Pray Through the Drought 🌵: Fr. Bobby reminds us that sometimes prayer just feels dry. But even in those seasons, we pray because God deserv...

So, Glen Lewerenz and Jenni Thyng just hit on something we all need right now: hope . Like, the world is getting darker (literally with daylight saving time kicking in soon) and a little spookier (👻). But Jenni’s got a fresh take on how we can all hold onto hope, no matter the season, even if it’s feeling like “ugh, get me out of here!”   Here’s her take on finding hope through all the seasons of...

Patrick Madrid tackled a fascinating question on his show: Can we feel regret in heaven?     💭 Regret in Heaven? Not Happening.   Patrick made it crystal clear: heaven is an eternal state of  perfect bliss . No regrets, no "what-ifs," no "I should have prayed more Rosaries." You’re maxed out in joy, peace, and love, depending on your “capacity” to receive God’s glory.   He used a great analogy: I...

Wow, where do we even start with Sister Bridget Haase ? For decades, this Ursuline nun brought her faith, humor, and a heart the size of Texas (or maybe Louisiana?) to countless lives across the globe. Morning Air's tribute to her was a mix of laughs, tears, and, honestly, inspiration to the max.    The Queen of Joy and Laughter   Those were the days when Sr. Bridget and her brother,  Father Alber...

On this episode of The Inner Life, Patrick Conley teams up with Fr. Ramil Fajardo to tackle a topic we all try to avoid: suffering. But they actually make it sound… doable? Even holy? 🙃 You'll hear a mix of wisdom, humor, and some solid advice on how to embrace the little (and big) crosses in our lives. Be sure to check out the whole hour !   Key Takeaways    Suffering Is Everywhere: Even in the...

Fr. Rocky and Maggie were back, along with some truly heartwarming callers! Let’s recap the highlights (and yes, there’s singing involved). 🎶   Shoutout to Little Rory the Rockstar   Kicking off the show, 6-year-old Rory had the honor of introducing everyone. This kid was pumped! Father Rocky and Maggie couldn’t stop gushing over his enthusiasm.  It’s adorable hearing the next generation step up:...

Timmerie is here to save your Advent and Christmas with some super thoughtful (and Catholic!) gift ideas for kids. Plus, she throws in some hilarious mom moments and practical tips to make the season special for your family.    The Great Rain Swim Adventure 🌧️   Timmerie wanted to tell you about a funny mom story: her little girls decided a rainy, chilly 50-degree day in SoCal was  perfect for a s...

Doug Hinderer brought in power couple Jim and Maureen Otremba to chat about the all-important skill of forgiveness in marriage. These two are pros: Jim is a seasoned therapist, and Maureen is a theology and ministry expert. Together, they unpacked what it takes to heal and thrive in marriage, and spoiler alert: it’s all about  forgiving well .    Here are the highlights (and life-changing truths):...

Cynthia from Chicago called in with a real-life moral dilemma: her late sister asked for her ashes to be scattered in the ocean, but Cynthia’s pastor said, “Nope, can’t do it.” Cue the Catholic teaching moment! 📚   Here's Fr. Simon's response!   The Church’s Teaching : We believe in the sacredness of the body: it's not just some shell for the soul. Nope, it’s  you ! That’s why scattering ashes or...

Who knew that the Eagles could lead someone to Catholicism? Brad, a 19-year-old college sophomore from Bowling Green, Ohio, shared how he went from atheism to preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church.  🧠 Challenged by His Atheist Brother   Brad’s faith journey took a sharp turn when his atheist brother asked a seemingly simple question about Christianity: one Brad couldn’t answer. T...

On this episode of The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sat down with Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to talk about the Knights of Columbus' mission to help men grow in faith and virtue: Honestly, it’s a pep talk every Catholic guy needs. Be sure to catch the entire hour !   Why This Matters Now   Drew kicked things off by calling out what we’re all seeing: a crisis in fatherhood and male leadership.   Men a...

1574. The Savoie region of southeastern France, near Switzerland. For more than fifty years, the people of the Savoie have been deeply divided by religion: Catholics on one side, and the Protestant Calvinists on the other. One seven-year-old boy is particularly upset by this dire situation. This is the story of St. Francis de Sales.     Subscribe for free daily episodes here .

Pete from Chicago calls in and asks Patrick if it's true that prayers only benefit souls in Purgatory on specific days, like the day they died or special feast days (All Souls Day). Patrick quickly clears that up: No!   You can always pray for the souls in Purgatory, any day, anywhere , and it helps!   He explains that there are special graces on All Souls Day, but prayers work anytime. God isn’t...

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick reads an email from a listener who's freaking out about her first confession. She’s new to the Catholic Church, nervous about the whole process, and weighed down by a big sin from her past (she had an abortion). She’s scared of what the priest will think and honestly just has no idea what to expect. Patrick has practical advice and some solid re...

Patrick Madrid looks into this classic Catholic-Protestant debate over whether Mary is really the Mother of God. And spoiler alert: she totally is. Let’s get into it:   The Twitter Wars: Catholic vs. Protestant   Patrick caught wind of a Catholic account on X/Twitter duking it out with Protestants about Mary. The claim? Mary isn’t the Mother of God because God existed before her. But that argument...

Ever been asked to call someone by their preferred pronouns and didn’t know how to respond? Jack Rigert, co-founder of the John Paul II Renewal Center, shares a heartfelt and Spirit-led response on Morning Air with John Morales, and it could be helpful for you.  Jack was leading a high school retreat when a 16-year-old girl raised her hand and said: "Call me they ." Imagine the pressure...

Timmerie and pro-matchmaker Cristina Pineda talk about a pretty relevant topic in the dating world:  how important is physical attraction in a relationship? 💘 This episode starts with a story of a woman highlighted in an online column who found her "perfect guy": except she doesn’t find him attractive. Is it worth sticking it out, or is it time to swipe left?   Here’s what Timmerie and Cristina u...

This episode of The Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie was full of love, gratitude, and, of course, heartfelt prayer intentions . And hey: it was extra special because it was  Maggie’s birthday! 🎂 Fr. Rocky even got sentimental, sharing that it’s his sister Megan’s birthday, too!   Callers brought some touching (and adorable) prayer requests tonight:   Daphne from Vegas was pr...

Sometimes, there's a temptation to wait until tomorrow to start being a better Catholic. But who knows if there will be a 'tomorrow'?   John Morales talks to Sister Mary Teresa Bettag to get to the heart of what it  really means to "give your life to Christ." Spoiler: it's not just for priests and nuns: it’s for everyone (yes, that means  you , too).   Movie Moment that Shook Sister’s Faith   Sist...