The Morning Quest

🗳️ Jane Robbins breaks down two key bills impacting the state of Georgia—and why Catholics should be paying attention. Faith in action starts with being informed! ⛪ Fr. Scott Reilly (Pastor, St. Brendan the Navigator) Breaks down today's Gospel reading so you can deepen your walk with Christ. 🌹 Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner: St. Oscar Romero A courageous shepherd who stood for truth and ju...

🍽️ John Clagett – OCIA Lead at St. Luke’s (Dahlonega)  Exploring the importance of food during Lent  How fasting and feasting shape our spiritual lives   Turning physical hunger into a deeper hunger for Christ  🙏 Fr. Eric Hill – Pastor at Transfiguration Catholic Church (Marietta)  Unpacks today's Gospel reading. ⛪ Saint of the Day: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo  A...

❤️ Marriage Matters Liz & Angel Bonet from Worldwide Marriage Encounter join us to talk about an upcoming Marriage Enrichment Seminar at St. Peter Chanel 📅 April 25 🕛 Begins at Noon💍 Strengthen your marriage, deepen your faith, and reconnect as a couple! 📖 Sunday Gospel Reflection Fr. Mark White (Pastor of Queen of Angels in Thomson & St. Joseph’s in Washington, GA) breaks open this Su...

🌿 Spring 2026 Pledge Drive Theme: Sowing Seeds of Peace 🎙️ Hosts:   Allison Dalloul and Josh Harris, co-hosts of The Morning Quest, with Fr. Eric Hill, pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church  🙏 Be part of the mission—help us continue to evangelize, inspire, and save souls! 📞 Donate now: 470-508-1160 🌐 Online: www. TheQuestAtlanta.com 📲 On the go: The Quest Atlanta App 

🌅 The Morning Quest – Special Pledge Drive Kickoff! 🌱 🎙️ Hosts: Allison Dalloul & Josh Harris 🤝 Joined by Andy & Jamie Oriffice 👶 Founders of Catholics Adopt Project 🌿 Spring 2026 Pledge Drive Theme: Sowing Seeds of Peace 🙏 Be part of the mission—help us continue to evangelize, inspire, and save souls! 📞 Donate now: 470-508-1160 🌐 Online: www. TheQuestAtlanta.com 📲 On the go: The...

📚 Lauretta Hannon  Best-selling author, blogger, and speaker Lauretta Hannon joins us for a sneak peek of her upcoming talk “Only God Could Write This Story.” 📍 The event takes place Saturday, March 21 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in downtown Atlanta. 🙏 Lauretta shares how God can transform even the most unexpected chapters of our lives into stories of grace. ✝️ Sunday Gosp...

🙏 Fr. Silloway , Pastor at All Saints Catholic Church, continues his series on Living Liturgically . Today he explains the meaning of Laetare Sunday the joyful midpoint of Lent that reminds us Easter is drawing near. ⛪ Fr. Revak , Pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan , discusses today's Gospel reading.  👑 Saint of the Day: Pope Saint Felix IV Learn about this early pope who helped streng...

⛪ Building Faith Across Continents Brian Clark from the Knights of Columbus at St. Brigid Catholic Church joins Dr. Andrew Abutu , an epidemiologist with extensive experience in Nigeria, to discuss their work with Catholic World Mission . They share the inspiring story of building the Church of St. Agnes in Nigeria , bringing hope, faith, and a spiritual home to a growing Catholic community. 🌍⛪...

🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 🎙️Guest:  Fr. Mark Haydu, LC , current chaplain of the Lumen Institute in New York City talks about his upcoming presentation "Beauty That Saves:  Why the Church Has Always Bet on Art,"  taking place at Holy Spirt Catholic Church on Sunday March...

🙏 Living for the Lord  John Clagett, OCIA Lead at St. Luke’s in Dahlonega, joins us to talk about what it really means to live fully for the Lord.  ⛪ Priest Spotlight  Fr. Eric Hill unpacks today's Gospel. 🌹 Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner – Saint Frances of Rome  We highlight the remarkable life of St. Frances of Rome, a wife, mother, and mystic known for her deep chari...

🎙️ Andy Lichtenwalner , Director of the Office of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, joins us to honor the legacy of Dr. Paul Thigpen and reflect on our call to become more childlike before the Lord —approaching God with trust, humility, and wonder. Learn more at https://archatl.com/offices/evangelization-and-discipleship/ 🙏 Saint Conrad of Piacenza — Chuck Purzner di...

🎙️ The Morning Quest – Show Highlights 🙏 Living Liturgically: OCIA & The Scrutinies Fr. Silloway from All Saints continues his series on Living Liturgically , diving into the powerful meaning of the Scrutinies during OCIA . These ancient rites during Lent help prepare catechumens for Baptism by inviting deep conversion, healing, and freedom from sin as they journey toward the Easter Sacrament...

 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: “ So faith, hope and love remain, these three, but the greatest of these three is love” 1 Cor 13:13   🎙️Guest:  AJ Cervantes at Director of Religious Education and Evangelization for   St Andrew Catholic Church in Roswell talks about- What it means to be a Missionary Disciple?  📖 Gospel:  Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King a...

🌸 Anna Gowasack joins us to share about the upcoming local Red Bird chapter Mother’s Morning of Reflection — a beautiful opportunity for moms navigating grief and loss to encounter Christ’s healing presence. ✝️ Fr. Scott Reilly, pastor of St. Brendan the Navigator reflects on Matthew 23:1-12  🌾 Saint Katharine Drexel — Chuck Purzner shares about this fearless missionary disciple who gave up...

🎙️ John Clagett – OCIA Lead at St. Luke’s in Dahlonega John joins us to talk about what it truly means to live for the Lord and offer a powerful witness in everyday life 🙏  🙏 ⛪ Fr. Eric – Transfiguration Catholic Church  Fr. Eric unpacks today's Gospel with pastoral wisdom and practical insights. 🌹 Saint Catherine de Ricci Chuck Purzner discusses this mystic with a deep devotion to t...

🌿 Lenten Day of Reflection Deacon James Martin joins us to talk about the upcoming Lenten Day of Reflection at Immaculate Heart of Mary! A beautiful opportunity to pause, pray, and prepare our hearts this Lent. 🗓 Saturday, February 28, 2026  ⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM  📍 IHM Parish Hall 📖 Sunday Gospel Preview Fr. Mark White, pastor of Queen of Angels (Thomson, GA) and St. Joseph’s (Washing...

 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week :  Joel 2:13, "Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, rich in kindness."   🎙️Guest: Fr. Silloway pastor at All Saints continues the conversation about Having a Fruitful Lent and today he will be talking about confession.  📖 Gospel: Fr. Revak pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan GA, Matthew 7:7-12  🙏...

🎙️ Sr. Mary Diana Join us as Sr. Mary Diana shares about the St. Catherine of Siena Lent Mission happening February 28! 🙏🔥 A powerful opportunity to enter deeply into Lent and grow in holiness.  ⛪ Fr. Adam Blatt Pastor of Christ Our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA 📖 Gospel Reflection: Luke 11:29-32 “Whoever is not against us is for us.” Let’s unpack unity, humility, and the wideness of...

🌊 Leslie Adamson (Parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel & Founder of Trinity Anchored Formation) continues her powerful series on Ordered Self Love ❤️ Today’s topic:  “From Ordered Self Love to Mission — Living God’s Love Freely” ✨🔥 When we receive God’s love rightly, we’re sent out to share it boldly. Learn more: 🌐 https://trinityanchoredformation.com/ — ⛪ Fr. Scott Reilly (Pasto...

🔥Scripture Verse of the Week :  "Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, rich in kindness." Joel 2:13 🎙️Guest:   Stef Eich, parishioner at St. Brendan shares the writings of Louisa Piccaretta on the 24 hours of the passion which is played Friday afternoons here on the Quest during Lent! To pray the 24 hours of the passion go here: https://thequestat...

✨ Matthew Leonard – Internationally known Catholic speaker joins us to preview his TWO powerful talks happening at Christ the King Cathedral on Monday, February 23! Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and ignite your spiritual life. 🔥 ⛪ Fr. White unpacks the Gospel with clarity and insight — practical wisdom you can live today! 🌹 Saints Jacinta & Francisco Marto with Chuck Pur...

🔥Scripture Verse of the Week :  Create in me a clean heart, O God.” (Psalms 51:12) 🎙️Guest: Fr. Silloway pastor at All Saints talks about -Having a Fruitful Lent 📖 Gospel: Josh and Allison – Luke 9:22-25 🙏 Saint Segment: Chuck - Saint Abo of Tiftus 🎙️Guest:  Dr. Gerry Crete founder of Transfiguration Counseling and Coaching continues his series on Family Dynamics as he unpacks Healing...

🎙️ Dr. Bruce Sabatino – Why Every Doctor Should Be Pro-Life 🩺 Exploring the moral, medical, and rational foundations of pro-life medicine ❤️ The Hippocratic Oath and the dignity of the human person 🧠 How faith and science beautifully align in defending life 🙏 Why protecting the unborn strengthens the integrity of the entire medical profession ✝️ Fr. Adam Blatt Pastor of Christ Our King & Sa...

🎙️ Leslie Adamson — Trinity Anchored Formation  Leslie Adamson, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel and Founder of Trinity Anchored Formation, continues her powerful series on Ordered Self Love ❤️ Today’s focus:  🪵 “Owning the Log in My Eye: How Self-Rejection Affects Our Relationships” — ✝️ Gospel Reflection with Fr. Scott Reilly  Fr. Scott Reilly, pastor at St. Brendan’s, un...

We had technical difficulties with recording the show today but here is one conversation we had with Matt Paolelli, Real Life Catholic Vice President of Marketing talking about the Lenten Phone Fast Prayer Challenge.