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

What does St. Paul mean about putting on the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-20? Cale breaks down the meaning of the spiritual weapons we are to equip ourselves with: “So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate, and your feet shod in readiness for the Gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows...

Tonight Cale was joined by Dr. Michael Barber from the Augustine Institute. Topics included, * What is salvation? * Where does salvation come from? * Salvation is not self-help * Justification and sanctification * Infant Baptism * Baseball and Catholicism Link to Dr. Barber’s book “Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know”:  https://catholic.market/authors-not-featured/dr-micha...

In Ephesians 5:21-33, a classic wedding text, we see that, “wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord”. While our modern ears might cringe when hearing this language, it actually means something different and really profound, reflecting Christ and the Church. Cale explains the meaning of the passage and the beautiful mystery of marriage. Additionally, Cale discusses...

Do you struggle with how to pray for your priest? Cale shares tips on how to pray for priests. Have you ever heard of a “Proverbs 31 woman”? Callers share the strong women who have influenced their lives.  

Has anyone ever told you that your faith in God is just a crutch, something you only believe because you can’t face the harsh realities of life? Cale explains the flawed logic in this objection. Plus, why do Catholics and Protestants have different versions of the 10 Commandments? Robert in Los Angeles asks what he can do to get back into the Catholic Church.

Author Melissa Maleski joins Cale to discuss the role and value of women in the Church according to St. John Paul II (whose feast day is today). They discuss the “feminine genius”, heroic women in the Bible, and address the question: can it be difficult sometimes as a woman to relate to the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her exalted status? Link to Melissa’s book The Supreme Voca...

What does it mean to say that the pope is infallible? Does the Holy Spirit select who the pope will be? Cale explains these foundational questions in order to help us better understand the nature of the papacy and the Church’s teaching. Link to blog by Edward Feser on papal fallibility mentioned on the show: http://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2015/11/papal-fallibility.html  

How can we live virtuously in our jobs? In our every-day lives?  How can we exhibit the supernatural virtues of faith, hope, and love at work? Cale sits down with Professor Michael Ryall of the University of Toronto to discuss business ethics and living virtuous lives as Catholics. Topics discussed: racism; who is Aristotle?; happiness; courage; loving others; balancing life and work; power.

Have you heard of the Canadian martyrs, also known as the North American martyrs? Cale shares the inspiring and heroic evangelistic efforts of Sts. Jean de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions. Plus, according a a report by Barna, Christian millenials say they know a lot about their faith but don’t think it is right to share it. Cale discusses why this might be the case. Link to article: Al...

Cale shares about the life of Thomas Howard,  a famous evangelical convert to Catholicism, who passed away Oct. 15, 2020. St. Ignatius of Antioch’s feast day is Oct. 17. He suffered a dramatic martyrdom in the Roman Colosseum. Cale shares the story of this inspiring saint. A listener, Rigo, calls in and asks the question: how do I know which religion is true? Link to article on Thomas Howard...

Cale shares an article by Kevin DeYoung, “5 Ways to Ensure Our Souls Aren’t Strangles by Screens” and considers the relationship between social media and living out our faith. Cale also discusses St. Teresa of Avila and how she encountered and overcame the demonic.  

How can religion positively impact a married couple? Cale discusses a recent New York Post article that talks about how married couples that worship together notice positive outcomes from a shared faith, from the role of the spouses, to the way financial disagreements take place. Plus, Cale discusses Ephesians 5 in which we read that women are to ‘submit to their husbands’, but how thi...

103 years ago, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal, with a series of messages. On October 13th, she appeared with a message, and there was also the “miracle of the sun” that took place. Cale shares about this Marian apparition, and also a modern-day conversion story of Roy Schoeman, who was Jewish and then converted to Catholicism with the aid of Our Lady. Books by...

Cale talks about the recent beatification of Carlo Acutis. He also talks about the original Marian apparition – Our Lady of the Pillar.

The truth matters, but are we willing to follow where it leads? It was St. John Henry Newman’s pursuit of truth that eventually led to his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism. Cale shares about St. John Henry Newman’s life and conversion, as well as his own reversion to the Catholic Church after hearing an inspiring talk by Patrick Madrid on a Church document that mentions salva...

Cale sits down with Fr. Harrison Ayre to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of being on social media, and how to have a Catholic approach while interacting with people online. Other topics discussed: Fr.’s journey to the priesthood, acedia, and Norma, a listener from Miami, calls in and asks about her nephew who is fallen away from the Church and what to do to help inspire him to come back....

Do you struggle to pray the rosary? Or perhaps you just find it confusing. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Cale unpacks the scriptural roots of the rosary, and also shares insights from Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae in which he shows how the rosary is, at its heart, a prayer that has Christ at the center. Don’t miss the tips on how to pray thi...

Do you sometimes fall into the mindset of thinking, “There’s no way I could become a saint, I’m just so and so from so and so…” ? Cale shares inspiring stories of Carlo Acutis, a teenager when he died, set to be beatified October 10, as well as the ordinary holiness of St. Josemaria Escriva. Plus, the importance of laughter in one’s life. Video of Jimmy Valvano&...

Perplexed about what to do or how to go about voting this upcoming election? Cale sits down with Relevant Radio CEO Fr. Rocky Hoffman to discuss his free e-book Voting Your Conscience. How important is voting? What is our conscience? What if there’s no candidate that we like? Fr. Rocky shares advice for a young person who is thinking about entering into politics.

Why should you have a relationship with your guardian angel? What does the Bible say about guardian angels? Caller questions: can you pray to your child’s guardian angel? we have a guardian angel, but do we also have a demon assigned to us?  

Cale shares the story and “little way” of St. Therese of Lisieux. Callers share how St. Therese has impacted their life.

The inspiring life of St. Jerome, from his conversion to the Christian faith to his ascetic practices. Plus, Pope Francis released a new apostolic letter today on Sacred Scripture and the importance of it in the life of a follower of Christ. Link to the new Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis on Sacred Scripture: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-letter...

Cale sits down with Dr. Holly Ordway to discuss the role of the imagination in evangelization and apologetics. Topics discussed: Dr. Ordway’s journey from Atheism to Catholicism. The role that the imagination plays in evangelization and apologetics. J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Fencing. You can find more about Dr. Ordway and her books here: http://www.hollyordway.com/   You can also read h...

Cale responds to a recent article from a prominent Protestant group that gave reasons to not be Catholic. Issues addressed: beauty, clarity, and unity. Link to article on the conversion of Mark Galli, former editor of evangelical magazine Christianity Today, into the Catholic Church: https://religionnews.com/2020/09/10/mark-galli-former-christianity-today-editor-and-trump-critic-to-be-confirmed-a-...

Fr. Ed Broom joins Cale to discuss the sacrament of reconciliation (confession), giving guidance on making a good confession, doing a daily examination of conscience, as well as guidance on doing penance. 50 Things You Ever Wanted to Know About Confession:  https://catholicexchange.com/50-things-ever-wanted-know-confession Examination of Conscience that Fr. Broom recommends:  https://divineheartof...