The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.

Have you heard the song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' from Oliver Anthony? This month he became an overnight sensation, having come out with the number one song in the country! He even beat out Taylor Swift's music on the Billboard chart! What's the song about? It's a working man's cry for recognition, calling out the DC establishment who don't appear to care about the 99%. It's an anthem that hits...

St Bartholomew was flayed for his faith in Jesus Christ. But, who was he, really? Plus: When she was a little girl, brain surgery spared her life. Now, she works alongside the doctor who saved her. And: the 7 habits of couples who stay together.

A heartfelt, pain-tinged country song from an obscure, Bible-toting singer goes viral, even crushing Taylor Swift on the charts. But, why? Plus: more faith, facts, and fun!

Jesus is the “Son of David”, rebuilding and reigning over the “Kingdom of God”. But, Jesus is unmarried, so who’s the Queen? It’s the “Queen Mother”, Queen Mary. Plus: more faith, facts, and fun!

Jesus encounters the “Rich Young Ruler”, sad despite vast wealth. A fast food worker never misses a shift in 27 years, gets a goodie bag and is…grateful! What gives?

Why do some feel that marriage is a second-class sacrament? And, why doesn’t the Catholic Church allow for divorce? Plus: The Week That Was.

Author David Brooks explores why Americans have become so awful to each other. But, don’t despair: Michaela’s here to cheer you up with another set of Pledge Drive kid jokes!     https://archive.is/2023.08.14-133449/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/us-culture-moral-education-formation/674765/  

God loves us as we are, but he doesn’t want to leave us that way! Cale shows how today’s Saint, Stephen of Hungary, loved his own son — and his kingdom — enough to tell them the truth. How can we improve at the lost art of fraternal correction?   https://www.stjohncatholicmclean.org/home-page-articles/archive/letters-from-saints/king-saint-stephen-of-hungary-from-admonitions-to-his-son-emeric/#:~:...

Cale explores the biblical and historical evidence for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Plus: more faith, facts, and fun!

On this feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Cale talks about this great saint and the total gift of self.

St Clare had to break free from old ways into new habits (pun intended) to fulfill God’s will. Who are the different “characters” we have to play to drive positive actions in our lives? Plus: it’s The Week That Was on the show!

Only an absolute confidence in God and his eternity allows us to laugh in the face of death, as did St. Lawrence. Callers share their all-time best Catholic jokes, plus more faith, facts, and fun!

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August is a hot month for Saints! Today Cale looks at St Dominic and St Edith Stein. Plus: more faith, facts, and fun!

A new study shows that married people are, by far, the most happy Americans. Would it bother you if your parish priest was married? And, celebrating the “Dominator”.   I'm a married Catholic priest who thinks priests shouldn't get married https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/03/21/i-m-a-married-catholic-priest-who-thinks-priests-shouldn-t-get-married/   Apostolic Origins of Priestly...

As World Youth Day ends, Cale shows how the sacramental worldview is the antidote to the venomous bite of the Evil One. Plus: the 3-3-3 method to make you more productive. And, “Down goes Anderson!”

Guest host Fr. Matthew Spencer recounts his incredible experience of his time in Rome at World Youth Day in the year 2000. He also talks about St. John Vianney and his saintly influence on the town of Ars and the rest of the Church. Sunday is the feast of the Transfiguration. Fr. Matthew discusses the importance of this great feast.

Pope Benedict XVI is still teaching us from eternity (kind of)! In an essay he ordered to be published after his death, he explains his grave concerns about abuses of the Eucharist. Callers light up the switchboard and weigh in from their own experiences.

Guest host Brooke Taylor is joined by her guest Fr. Joseph Tuscan to discuss the crisis facing kids as they enter college. How do parents choose a good college and how do we reclaim a Catholic culture? Tune in for great resources on this.   Resources Mentioned:   Arch confraternity of Christian Mothers https://www.archconfraternityofchristianmothers.com/   What to Say and How to Say It: Discuss Yo...

Jesus said in the Beatitudes, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." How can this be? How can you find comfort in your suffering? Cale walks through the meaning of the cross. He offers hope and encouragement to you if you are struggling to get by. Jesus will help you carry your heavy weight and will never let you go. 

Guest host Brooke Taylor is joined by her guest Fr. Lawrence Carney to discuss the importance of the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Fr Carney is the author of Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society.   Resources mentioned:   https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-secret-of-the-holy-face/   https://www.martinians.org/archconfraternity-1

Cale is joined by famed Bible Scholar Dr. Craig Evans to talk about the new Gospel of Matthew discovery that’s gone viral. Plus: an ex-Catholic priest doubts Jesus’ disciples remembered anything.  

Cale shares the powerful deathbed testimony of perhaps the greatest player of all time, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, and his return to the Catholic faith. Plus: it’s not a coincidence that on the same day the Dodgers controversy broke out, the body of an actual American nun was exhumed…and appears to be incorrupt! Who was Sister Wilhelmina?

Why did Jesus teach in riddles of parables many misunderstood? Why not be clear about the message of salvation? Plus: Why the Philippines is America's "other" World Cup team.  Also, a little about the death of Sinéad O'Connor. 

On this Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Cale shares the surprising ways Jesus’ grandparents may have influenced Our Lord, beginning with their intriguing hometown! Plus: Finding—and being—a “brutal friend”. Being willing to value truth and virtue over a friendship itself (even if it costs you that very relationship) is the key to being a good friend. Callers also share how our Relevant Radio sho...