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

NHL All-Star MVP John Scott joins Cale to discuss being a Catholic man. * Being a dad of girls * The importance of being a role model * Fighting for the faith

The graces and signs given to St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) were supernatural. The stigmata, bilocation, reading souls? Cale shares the story of this modern-day saint. Caller question: Is it too much to ask for Padre Pio’s intercession for a miracle in my life? Also discussed: Bruce Springsteen and his yearning for something more.

The importance of the body in Christianity. An evangelical minister gave a talk on the importance of the body. Cale compares the similarities to the Theology of the Body and what place the body has in the life of the Christian. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZL-qTOha1I&ab_channel=TrinityChurchStreetsville Also discussed: the “odd couple” friendship between former S...

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center revealed “10 key findings about the religious lives of U.S. teens and their parents”. Cale gives his take on the survey and finds encouragement. Link to Pew survey:   https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/09/10/10-key-findings-about-the-religious-lives-of-u-s-teens-and-their-parents/ Also discussed: St. Matthew the Apostle and the 10 Beat...

·         Why Catholics profess belief in the resurrection of the body and the “ever-virgin” Mary (a dogma). ·         The real-life “flying father” – St. Joseph of Cupertino: patron saint of airline pilots and students studying for exams. Tales of his levitation became quite well-known which caused him to become a “prisoner” within his own Franscian community. ·         Tesla driver arreste...

Cale sits down with Steve Weidenkopf, who is a professor of Church History at Christendom College and travels and speak on Catholic issues (you can find him here: https://steveweidenkopf.com/ ). Why study Church history? What’s up with the crusades? Caller Questions: What was the reason for the schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the western Latin Church? Who was Pope Joan? What w...

Cale talks about Cardinal Sarah’s recent letter in which he urges Catholics to return to in-person Mass. From the mail box: is the “beloved disciple” the apostle John?

Researchers have found a possible sign of life on Venus. What does the Catholic Church teach about extraterrestrial life? Article of interview with Vatican astronomer by Vox:  https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/7/19/20698391/vatican-astronomer-guy-consolmagno-meteorites-intelligent-life-galileo-religion    

What crosses do you bear in life? Finding hope on this Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. A moving story from one of the members of the children’s entertainment group, the Wiggles, and his Catholic faith. From the mail bag: Cale receives an email question on the Shroud of Turin.

Cale sits down with the Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore Cordileone. They discuss everything from his life growing up as a fisherman to evangelization and jazz music. They also discuss the current restrictions imposed by the City of San Francisco on churches. You don’t want to miss it! Link to Benedict XVI Institute (and where you can also sign the petition to stand with Archbishop Cor...

A former Presbyterian pastor, and once editor of a prominent evangelical publication Christianity Today, Mark Galli recently converted to Catholicism. Cale talks about his reasons for converting. https://religionnews.com/2020/09/10/mark-galli-former-christianity-today-editor-and-trump-critic-to-be-confirmed-a-catholic/   Also, today, Sept. 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. Cale discusses t...

A state in Australia passed a law requiring priests to violate the seal of confession. Cale talks about this and the nature of confession as a whole. Why can’t priests break the seal? What is the biblical basis for the sacrament of confession? Caller question: Can Pope Francis intervene in this situation? Caller question: What is the priest supposed to do if a person tells him they are plann...

Does anyone at work or in your family think you’re crazy for believing in Jesus? Cale shares about recent archaeological finds that solidify the reality of biblical figures, and also talks about how to respond when someone asks you why you believe what you do.

St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) had a vibrant personality and exuded joy, and yet she often experienced periods of dryness in her spiritual life. Cale shares her story and mission work and the interior life she had. Father Rocky Hoffman, Executive Director of Relevant Radio, joins Cale to talk about a rosary novena, as well as how to sanctify our work and our rest.