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

Can silence allow you to do your best creative work? How important is it for your spiritual life? Cale discusses Cardinal Sarah’s book The Power of Silence. Listeners share how their Lenten journey is going.

How do you instill character in your kids? What are the seven virtues? Cale breaks down the seven virtues and discusses how you can inculcate character in your kids. Book: “Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership” by James B. Stenson: https://www.amazon.com/Compass-Handbook-Leadership-James-Stenson/dp/1594170002        

What is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter? Could the Blessed Virgin Mary have influenced St. John when he was writing his gospel account? Do you struggle to separate work from home life? Cale addressed these questions and more on the show today. Topics: * cathedrals * relationship between bishops and priests * the importance of Rome * St. Luke’s writing of the gospel account * A woman who...

Looking for a good fish sandwich during Lent? Christine Rousselle from Catholic News Agency joins Cale to talk about the top 5 fast food fish sandwiches. There is a path of wisdom while going online and a path of folly. How can you go online with a purpose? Cale shares ways that parents can affirm their kids.

Can life be meaningful without God? Can someone be moral without God? Art historian Fr. Eric Nicolai joined Cale to discuss Bl. Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, and the role of art in helping our devotional life. Feeling weary coming into Lent? Cale shares a poem by Christina Rossetti called “A Better Resurrection”. Blog post b Dr. Holly Ordway “Why Christina Rossetti’s “A...

Cale discusses how prayer, penance and mortifications, fasting, and almsgiving cam help us grow in our relationship with God. Also discussed: * Is Michael Jordan the greatest NBA player of all time? * What does mortification mean? * What does the word ‘Lent’ mean?

Did you know that the ancient Israelites drank beer? Why is drunkenness a mortal sin? Cale discusses what the Bible says about beer; and a recent archaeological discovery in Egypt.  Fr. Rocky, Executive Director of Relevant Radio, stopped by The Cale Clarke Show to discuss his “Lenten Lessons” which you can access for free here: https://relevantradio.com/father-rockys-40-lenten-lessons...

Did Adam have a wife called Lilith? Is there any biblical warrant for this claim? What was wrong with Cain’s sacrifice? Why isn’t the Book of Enoch in the Bible? It’s a Mailbag Monday on The Cale Clarke Show. If you have a question for Cale you can email cale@relevantradio.com.    

Can being in the Catholic Church make you wiser?  Did you know that a Catholic priest has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize? Cale digs into these questions and also discusses how to help your daughter grow in grit!

Does God work miracles today? What is an apparition? Cale discusses misconceptions about apparitions as well as the difference between public revelation and private revelation. Sebastian in California asks about talking with non-Catholics about Mary. Sheila in Canada shares about having a miscarriage and going to Lourdes and experiencing healing.  

An omission of one word from a prayer during the Mass is set to take effect next week. While this may seem insignificant, it actually helps to fight off the Arian heresy. Cale explains this and also looks at: * An archaeological finding of a 3,000-year-old purple fabric that goes back to the kings of Israel * An article by Fr. Ed Broom in which he shares sufferings that can be offered to Jesus thr...

What does it mean to be content? What isn’t contentment? Other topics: * The passing of Hershel Shanks, Editor of Biblical Archaeology Review * Cale’s friend Greg shares a story about being in a bomb shelter with Hershel Shanks * Visiting Israel

What exactly is human trafficking? What can we do to recognize and help victims of trafficking? Is there a connection between trafficking and pornography? Grace Williams, Executive Director of Children of the Immaculate Heart joins Cale to discuss ways to fight human trafficking. It’s the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita. Learn more about this amazing saint. Resource: Children of the Immac...

Topics: the dangers of witchcraft and the importance of putting on the armor of God. The existence of evil and the Devil. Former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon talks about Super Bowl LV and gives a prediction on who will win the game. The passing of actor Christopher Plummer.

What is it like celebrating Mass for players? How did he land this role? What is it like ministering to players off the field? These questions and more on the show today!    

Do you struggle with believing that you are a child of God? Or perhaps you’ve experienced “imposter syndrome” in the workplace or at school, that feeling of not belonging where you are. Cale discusses dealing with this struggle from the perspective of being Catholic.

It’s never too late to be a part of God’s plan for the salvation of souls. Why were Joseph and Mary purified? How old was the prophetess Anna? Cale also discusses Simeon’s prayer and prophecy on this the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. How or what can you sacrifice to God since there is no Temple system?

Why did Mary choose to appear in Fatima, Portugal? Can the Blessed Mother be a bridge between Catholics and Muslims when discussing matters of faith? Cale answers these questions and also discusses St. Brigid, one of three patron saints of Ireland, whose feast day is today. Do you struggle with being content? Cale shares insights from St. Paul to help with being content in all circumstances. &nbsp...

Cale discusses the miracle of Tim Tebow’s birth, the faith of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). He also and considers what leisure is in the time of COVID. If you have a question for Cale, you can email cale@relevantradio.com

What did St Thomas Aquinas think about miracles? Do you struggle with depression? Cale discusses Aquinas’s thoughts on miracles, what it means to be a good person, and love. Josh Canning joined Cale to discuss battling mental illness as a Catholic and shares practical tips for overcoming depression. Parish resource for battling mental illness: The Sanctuary Course  https://www.sanctuarymenta...

What is St. Paul saying in Romans 11 about Israel? What is the role of Israel in salvation history and in the second coming of Christ? Was Pope Pius XII “Hitler’s pope”? On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Cale draws on the work of Roy H. Schoeman and Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger – both converts to Catholicism from Judaism – and looks at the role of Israe...

Did you know that Kobe Bryant was Catholic? Cale reflects on his life and and what we can learn for our own faith journey. Other topics: * Why would God allow Kobe to die when he has kids? * Feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus and what you can learn from St. Paul’s letters to these disciples and sharing the faith in modern culture * If Jesus says call no man father, why do Catholics call priests...

If you only had a few minutes to share your faith, what would you say? Should we pray for unity? Cale discusses the conversion of St. Paul, ways to share how God is working in your life, and also discusses Vatican II on ecumenism.  

What you should know when confronted about being pro life. The homerun king Hank Aaron passed away today. Did you know that he was Catholic? Topics discussed on the show: * separation of Church and State * Men speaking on abortion * preaching the Gospel before talking about abortion? * Reading the Scriptures https://www.crossway.org/articles/5-myths-about-abortion/

Is the New Testament God nicer than the Old Testament God? Is Genesis a science textbook about the creation of the world? Cale answers these questions, and also discusses the Catholic faith of recently retired NFL quarterback Philip Rivers.