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

Cale shares his top ten bible verses about the Incarnation. From John 1:14 “And the Word was made Flesh, and dwelt among us,” to Luke 1:38 ”Behold the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done according to thy word,” Cale marks the solemnity of the Annunciation with a look into the story of the Incarnation in Sacred Scripture.

Are you a Catholic married to a non-Catholic or an atheist? How do you make it work? Cale discusses the story of a Christian woman who is married to an atheist and why there are little issues of conflict in their marriage. He also recaps his reversion to the Catholic faith and how he was shocked to learn that the Catholic Church allows mixed marriages. Cale answers the email from a woman who fell...

Former Canadian ambassador to China, David Mulroney joins the Cale Clarke Show to talk geopolitics, religious freedom, & more. He speaks about his experience as ambassador and discusses the pressure that China is putting on the rest of the world. He discusses religious freedom and the lack thereof in China. David talks about while China has changed, it is the last of the empires and consistent...

Cale shares the news that the prayer of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary has been released. He also discusses the question of why we consecrate to Mary and not straight to God. He delves into the importance of such a prayer right now amidst the war between Russia and Ukraine. He talks about how little Russia is interested in this prayer and any intervention from the V...

Cale talks about the famous photograph of the brave "Tiananmen Teen" Olga Misik and how she is not backing down even after Vladimir Putin's speech calling for "self-cleansing" in Russia. Cale talks about how we can sanctify ourselves through our work. Whatever we do, all of our work can be a spiritual sacrifice. Was Russia truly consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cale says yes. A link to...

Cale discusses the mystery of the stolen “magic bowls” with his guest Dr. Craig Evans and they talk about why they mention Jesus. Cale also takes a look back at the week that was.

Cale is joined by Ukrainian Rite Catholic priest, Fr Alexander Laschuck. They discuss: the Ukraine Russia war, Ukrainian saints, being a married priest, annulments, and Eastern rite liturgies. 

Cale talks about his current series on The Faith Explained in which he discusses the Our Father and the need for forgiveness. Cale shares how in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Lent begins with “Forgiveness Sunday,” which this year took place only three days after the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Cale share the five ways you can sabotage your Lent in satire fashion. Cale refute...

On this Ides of March, Cale examines how the death of Julius Caeser on this day in 44 BC impacted Jesus Christ, and the Catholic Church for centuries.  After his assassination, Julias Caeser, was deified and called a savior by Roman writers. Julias Caeser was known as a living god and every emperor after him was known as a son of god. Romans were so wrong though. Jesus is the true Son of God...

Cale discusses Lex Fridman’s interview with Mark Zuckerberg on the ideas of mortality and the meaning of life. He asks listeners if there was one question they could ask God, what would it be? Cale stresses the point that the virtual world has it’s limitations. He gives the example that while the Mass came to us virtually during the pandemic, there is no virtual reception of the Euchar...

Cale discusses the rather recent phenomenon of people who deny the existence of Jesus. Based on the poll ‘Jesus in America - 2022’, twenty-five percent of Americans think Jesus never existed. Eleven percent of Christians think Jesus never existed, while fifty percent of people from other non-Christian religions believe Jesus never existed. Cale details historical proof including the wr...

Cale discusses the story of a Dallas Mavericks writer Jonathan Tjarks who details his story of being diagnosed with a very rare form of terminal cancer and the struggle to find God  and community. In this article. Tjarks shares what he is doing to make sure his son has a good example of what it means to make the best of the time you have. https://www.theringer.com/2022/3/3/22956353/fatherhood...

Cale discusses how many women from Ukraine have decided to stay home and fight to save their homeland instead of fleeing the country. He also discusses the the pillars of cloud and fire are mentioned in chapter 13 of the book of Exodus. 

Cale shares the story of Edith Stein and her conversion to Catholicism. She is the co-patroness of Europe and a great saint to think of on National women's day because of her wisdom and holiness.

Cale discusses how to live Lent better looking at the nature of sin, confession and experiencing daily conversion to become more like Jesus Christ through the practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.   C.S. Lewis, Catholicism, and "After Humanity"   https://relevantradio.com/2021/07/c-s-lewis-catholicism-and-after-humanity/    

Cale follows up on feedback about the Girl Scouts. Did you know that Vivaldi was a Catholic priest? Cale looks at finding God through music.

Can the human body survive on a diet of beer and water for 40 days? Cale looks at a fast 17th century monks used to do during Lent. What do the ashes on Ash Wednesday symbolize? Cale also looks at a theory of the Girl Scouts being linked to Planned Parenthood. Is it true? Podcast: Beer and the Bible https://relevantradio.com/2021/02/beer-and-the-bible/  

Televangelist Pat Robertson said Putin invaded Ukraine at God’s behest, to set up Armageddon. What?? Cale looks at why this is not credible, and what the Battle of Armageddon is. Cale also looks at the Gospel reading for today from the Gospel of Matthew. Is receiving ashes on the forehead contradict the meaning of not showing off religiosity to others? 

Cale looks at the failure of the MLB to make a deal with players, leading to a cancellation of Opening Day. It's about more than sports, it's about fair labor practices. Cale also looks at Elon Musk's sending Starlink satellites to Ukraine to help have access to internet and communications. What is shrove Tuesday? 

Cale shares tips on how we could cope w/anxiety regarding the Ukraine news and avoiding the doom scrolling. Cale also talks about the War in Ukraine and also about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the last segment

Cale is joined by Ukrainian Rite Catholic priest, Fr Alexander Laschuck. They discuss: the Ukraine Russia war, Ukrainian saints, being a married priest, annulments, and Eastern rite liturgies. 

Cale looks at the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What does Russia want? How can you talk about this with your kids? Is this happening because Russia wasn’t properly consecrated to Mary?  Moscow's Compellence Strategy - Foreign Policy Research Institute   https://www.fpri.org/article/2022/01/moscows-compellence-strategy/ Podcast: Fatima, Russia, and Consecration to Mary - Relevant Rad...

Fr. Rocky talks about his Lenten Lessons on the Mass video series. Legendary broadcaster Chuck Swirsky joins Cale for a look at the NBA season at the halfway mark, and Chuck’s everyday Catholic life. If you're stuck at home and can't leave your house, what else can you do besides pray and hope? Is there anything outside of the Bible that talks about Jesus?    

Why does the Church have a feast day for a chair?  What is Christianity's relationship with science?   Article: The heavens declare the glory of God     https://hxstem.substack.com/p/the-heavens-declare-the-glory-of?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct

Do you write in your books when you read? What about your Bible? Cale also looks at odd presidential facts on this Presidents Day. Plus, reasons for hope in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.   Here's the article by Joel Miller referenced on the show: 5 Reasons to Write in Your Books   https://millersbookreview.substack.com/p/write-in-your-books?utm_source=twitter