The Best of the Week

Do you struggle with an exaggerated sense of guilt where you constantly feel like you could be in mortal sin? This could have you torn up inside and feeling very fearful and distant from God. It may be worth looking into the problem of scrupulosity. Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP is here to explain and give you guidance.   .🔍 Scrupulosity Explained : Fr. Hyde distinguishes between healthy guilt over sin an...

🕊️ The Power of Reflection : Imagine stepping into a time machine, journeying back to witness the final moments of Jesus’ earthly journey. That’s the essence of the Stations of the Cross, a devotion bringing to life Jesus' path to Calvary. 💔   🌟 The Origins : It's a devotion popularized by saints like Francis of Assisi and Alphonsus Liguori.    🎙️ Fr. John Gordon's Insight : Fr. John Gordon from...

You might be concerned about the influence TikTok is having on your kids' mental health. Not only that -- there's also security concerns about China hacking in and getting your information.   Drew Mariani explores this, alongside guest Peter Atkinson from The Merry Beggars.    The Gist of the Episode:   The Bill: Aiming to ban TikTok due to its ties with China, the bill demands that the Chinese pa...

☀️ Vitamin D Debate: To Supplement or Not to Supplement? ☀️   In a riveting episode of The Drew Mariani Show, Dr. Sean O'Mara dove deep into the enigmatic world of vitamins and supplements, with a spotlight on the ever-polarizing Vitamin D.   🌟 The Sunshine Vitamin Saga 🌟   Vitamin D, the so-called 'sunshine vitamin', is essential, yet too much can be fatal. Case in point: an 89-year-old man's d...

Francisca, a soon to be RCIA candidate, brings to the table a question about the Holy Eucharist.   She wonders why, if the Eucharist was given once by Jesus, do we need to partake in it more than once?    Patrick Madrid reminds us that Jesus did more than just share a one-off meal; He instituted the Mass. Through the Eucharist, Jesus isn't just remembered; He's re-presented, every single time. We...

Get caught up on the best moments of The Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie!   Father is live from the sunny shores of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.   It's a heart-to-heart connection across the nation!   📞 First Call: Joy Marie: an 11-year-old from Anaheim, California. She asks for prayers for her dad's health, tackling issues from lower back pain to hypertension.    🎂 Second...

Cracking Open the Oreo of Life Like the ritual of savoring an Oreo, from its creamy center to its crunchy exterior, Jesus invites us to live our lives from the inside out. Drawing parallels with Matthew 5, where Jesus emphasizes not abolishing but fulfilling the law, we're nudged to consider the richness of our interior life and its outward expressions.   The Law: A Blueprint for Flourishing Looki...

People who struggle with fertility are often told to "just try IVF." Fertility treatments are often looked at as quick "band-aid" tricks that do nothing to really discover the real causes beneath the surface. You'll hear in Dr. Susan Caldwell's story another real-life example of why the Church says that IVF is not the solution.   The Catholic Church upholds the belief that every human life, from c...

Does it bother you that people sometimes hold hands during the Our Father at Mass? Do you find it irreverent or distracting?   Catherine from Montgomery, Minnesota feels uncomfortable about it and asked for Patrick Madrid's insights.   🚫 Patrick Madrid's Verdict: Patrick explained that this practice could be seen as a liturgical aberration not endorsed by the Vatican, labeling it as a potential d...

Imagine being enslaved by your own anger and resentment, carrying it around like a heavy chain. Doug Hinderer challenges us to throw off these chains, not just for the sake of our spouses, but for our own liberation. Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door to joy, love, and a deep, fulfilling friendship that no storm can shake. 🗝️💖   Forgiveness isn't just an option in marriage—it's the bedr...

Northern Italy, 1858. In a tiny rural village, a young girl dreams of far off places. Arriving in New York as a religious sister years later, she is shocked to find desperate conditions.   It’s the start of a journey that will take her and her sisters all over the world, ministering to the sick and poor everywhere!   This is the story of Frances Xavier Cabrini.

If it's been a while since you've been to Confession, you're invited to consider going this Lent. The amount of healing, peace, and mercy you'll experience is just what you're looking for. Fr. Tom Wilson joined The Inner Life with Patrick Conley to talk about this beautiful sacrament.   It was a call from Anna Marie that truly struck a chord with Father in a profound way.  Heartfelt Revelations An...

Ever thought about giving up worry for Lent? Sounds impossible, right? But that’s exactly what Gary Zimak is challenging us to do. He sat down with John Morales on Morning Air to talk about how to actually surrender our anxiety to God, and why we  need to.   Gary knows what he’s talking about because he’s been there . He’s battled anxiety himself, so he’s no...

You know what it feels like to be angry... to feel the rage boiling inside of you.    Is anger always a sin, especially when Jesus Himself flipped tables in a righteous rage at the temple? 🤔💥   Patrick, armed with scripture and the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, sheds light on this heated topic. According to Matthew 5:22, anger that harbors hatred and seeks revenge is wrong. Yet, anger isn't alwa...

Do you follow Jordan Peterson's work?   Drew visited with Dr. Jeff Gardner as they explore the fascinating interplay of Dr. Peterson's intellectual explorations and the Catholic faith.   What does he believe? Is he on his way to becoming a Catholic? Does it matter?   🌟Dr. Peterson, while not a Christian himself, is married to Tammy, who is on her way to entering the Church. Peterson's dialogue wi...

"I desire mercy, not sacrifice"? 🤔 It can be a "head scratcher."   It doesn't mean that sacrifice isn't important.    Fr. Richard Simon gives spotlight to the Hebrew word "chesed" —a word so rich, it's like the Swiss Army knife of biblical terms, slicing through multiple meanings like grace, love, and mercy. Rabbi Lefkowitz suggested that "chesed" is about going above and beyond the call of duty....

If you've ever been caught in a tropical storm of confusion about the rapture ... 🌪️️ Patrick Madrid is here to set the record straight. He's here to debunk those Left Behind myths faster than you can say "pre-tribulation"! 📚💥   🔍 The Highlights:   The Book to End All Confusion : Carl Olson's "Will Catholics Be Left Behind?" is your go-to guide. It's like the GPS through the biblical maze surro...

Patrick Madrid tackled a question that could stump even the most seasoned theologians: Who came first, dinosaurs or Adam and Eve? The questioner, a bright and curious 10-year-old named Jack from Detroit, brought this fascinating puzzle to the show.   Patrick took you on a brief journey through the creation narrative. He pointed out that while the Bible provides a majestic overview of the cosmos' b...

Drew is joined by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, a leading voice in bioethics, as they go into the swirling vortex of controversy and confusion surrounding In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Amidst a backdrop of legal battles and societal acceptance, they unravel why the Catholic Church steadfastly views IVF as immoral.   The spark igniting this fiery discussion? A heart-wrenching incident in Alabama, where a mis...

Have you ever gotten to a point in your marriage where you thought it was the end?   Robert, in a moment of raw vulnerability, shares his heartache as he navigates the stormy seas of a broken marriage. Married young and blessed with three children, Robert finds himself adrift as his wife of 25 years leaves him for another, now with a void filled with guilt, regret, and a yearning for reconciliatio...

Ready to be whisked away to the sunny state of Florida? 🌞   Fr. Rocky is taking the Family Rosary Across America on the road, as he prays live at Ave Maria University!   He's joined by Bishop Kevin Dewane of Venice, FL.    Here are some of the prayer requests that people asked for at the event: 🙏  🌍 Young Jordan , an 18-year-old freshman, invoked the divine mercy of Jesus to guide world leaders...

Bernadette of Lourdes   Episode 1: An Unwanted Child   France, 1858; the remote village of Lourdes. In the prison basement they call home, a mother and father of six children face an impossible choice. Lacking enough food to feed their family, they must either send their eldest daughter away or starve. Little do they know that this child will change the world. This is the story of Bernadette.   Ch...

Imagine this: A journey filled with twists, turns, and a discovery so profound it changes the course of your life forever! This is the story of Sr. Josephine Garrett, whose adventure from a black Baptist upbringing in Houston to becoming a cherished member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth is nothing short of a spiritual blockbuster.   🔥 A Spark Ignited by the Eucharist 🔥 Sr. Josephi...

Patrick Madrid and Preston Allex, the CFO of Relevant Radio, tell you about the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this July.    🔥 Igniting Parishes Nationwide 🔥 Patrick kicks things off with a powerful observation: across the U.S., a spiritual awakening is unfolding. As more believers awaken to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, a transformation begins. Hearts beco...

Ever find yourself thinking about how you grow in devotion to the Eucharist?  Patrick Conley had an amazing chat with Fr. Peter Armenio on "The Inner Life," and it’s all about bringing our hearts closer to the Eucharist.    Fr. Peter got us thinking about our relationship with the Eucharist. It’s more than just receiving Communion at Mass. It's about making the Eucharist a part of our everyday liv...