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11/13/24 - Fr. Stefano Gobbi was born in Dongo (province of Como, Italy) on March 22, 1930. He was ordained a priest in 1964 and belonged to the Company of Saint Paul. The focal point of his life occurred on May 8, 1972 during a pilgrimage to Fatima. While praying at the "Capelinha", the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Virgin Mary distinctly spoke to him in the form of what Christian spiritual theo...

11/12/24 - Melanie Lyon has been fighting abortion since before she was born. While pregnant with Melanie, her mom would take her to pray at Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's infamous abortion business. In 2018, Melanie received her BA in English from Indiana University and immediately took a position with Right to Life Michiana. As well working for Voices for Life as their Executive Director, she currently se...

11/11/24 - Catholics for Marriage Restoration (CFMR) assists unjustly abandoned or reluctantly separated men and women who remain faithful to their marriage vows as they hope for reconciliation. This assistance takes many practical forms. It begins with prayer, the most important aid in staying faithful. Since 2021, separated faithful have participated in a daily Rosary conference call. After the...

11/8/24 - It's official: Donald J. Trump will serve as the 47th President of the United States! But where do we go from here? Jim and Fr. Imbarrato will break down what comes next for the country and the pro-life movement in the wake of the election results. Can Trump's mind and heart be changed on the life issue? How much progress can we make in the next four years towards the ultimate goal of en...

11/7/24 - Today, there is more science-based evidence for God, the soul, and life after death than ever before. Then why are scores of people turning to unbelief because of "science"? The answer is simple: they do not know the science. Science at the Doorstep to God presents in depth the latest evidence to turn the rising tide of unbelief. Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., synthesizes eight recent stud...

11/6/24 - Domenico da Cese was a priest and Cappuchin friar. He showed signs of a special gift from a young age, correctly predicting an impending earthquake on the day of its occurrence at the age of nine. After becoming a priest in October of 1931, he would eventually travel to San Giovanni and become a close friend of Pio of Pietrelcina, known popularly as Padre Pio. Some years later, he would...

11/5/24 - We'll bring you live election coverage and breaking updates as the race to 270 electoral votes is underway! How will things play out in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania? Will Donald Trump or Kamala Harris rise to victory? Deacon Fournier is a Constitutional Lawyer and Moral Theologian. Deacon Fournier holds three theology degrees, as well as his Juris Doctor Degree from the Univers...

11/4/24 - The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Movement, started by Donald Trump and Ronald F. Kennedy Jr., is igniting a health revolution in America. It aims to dismantle the corporate stranglehold on our government agencies that has led to widespread chronic disease, environmental degradation, and rampant public distrust. By aligning the health-conscious, independent-minded voters with Trump's...

11/1/24 - The Presidential Election is almost here! Jim and Father Imbarrato will sift through each candidate's closing arguments before sharing their own picks and how they came to their decision. We'll close things out reflecting on a powerful poem written by twelve year old Elizabeth, who hits the nail on the head with her emotional plea for the protection of the unborn.

10/31/24 - Jesse Romero is an internationally renowned Catholic author and evangelist who sets the hearts of his listeners on fire with a passion for Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. He is the host of Jesus 911 heard on The Station of the Cross. In The Devil in the City of Angels, Jesse reveals the harrowing details of his experiences with the demonic while working for the Los Angeles County...

10/30/24 - We'll continue our examination of the life of Blessed Frederick Janssoone, a Belgian priest of the Franciscan Order known for his deep spirituality and commitment to serving the poor. Born in a humble village, he dedicated his life to missionary work, particularly in Canada, where he became a prominent figure in the development of the Church.

10/29/24 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to update us on what's been on his mind and heart in the month of October. His Excellency has been quoting Veritatis Splendor on his social media lately - what's that all about? We'll also discuss how Catholics should be approaching the upcoming Presidential election. What should we be considering as we cast our vote at the ballot box, and is...

10/28/24 - Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph. D. is the President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith and the Spitzer Center. He was the President of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009. He is the author of many books, including Healing the Culture, Finding True Happiness, Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life, The Light Shines On in the Darkness, The Soul's Upward Yearning, and God So Loved the Worl...

10/25/24 - With the 2024 Presidential Election now just two weeks away, we'll discuss what's at stake. With this election cycle being described by many as the most critical of our times, the answer to that question is a short one: a lot! Who will emerge the winner, and what would the country look like under the leadership of each side? What can we do to make a strong final push in our fight for th...

10/24/24 - Have you ever had a question about annulments, but didn't know who to ask? Today's show is for you! Fr. Michael Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of th...

10/23/24 - We'll examine the life of Blessed Frederick Janssoone, a Belgian priest of the Franciscan Order known for his deep spirituality and commitment to serving the poor. Born in a humble village, he dedicated his life to missionary work, particularly in Canada, where he became a prominent figure in the development of the Church.

10/22/24 - Larry Cirignano is a long-time pro-life advocate and activist who has been involved in several high-profile legal cases defending religious liberty and free speech. He is the founder of Catholic Vote (later called Catholic Citizenship), a group that seeks to mobilize Catholic voters on issues such as life, marriage, and religious freedom. He also served as a director for organizations l...

10/15/24 - Dr. Ralph Martin holds an MA in Theology from Sacred Heart School of Theology in the Archdiocese of Detroit, a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, and a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (the "Angelicum") in Rome. Ralph is president...

10/11/24 - Jim and Father Imbarrato unpack an article from Dr. Ryan Anderson examining the state of the pro life movement since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Why is it that so many states are still voting in favor of abortion whenever an opportunity presents itself? Are most pro lifers really in the fight for the long haul, or are they being led astray by the mainstream corporate pro life movement?

10/7/24 - Father Chris Alar, MIC is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101"  and  "Explaining the Faith"  YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books  After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for You , as well...

9/27/24 - Is it possible that our so-called-Catholic in-chief, Joe Biden, has been using his office to persecute his fellow Catholics alongside his running mate Kamala Harris? This week, in a post made to Truth Social, Former President Donald Trump alleged exactly that... but does the evidence back up his claim? And if the trend really exists, how should that affect the voting mindset of Catholics...

9/24/24 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to discuss his latest writings from the month of September, the first of which explains why His Excellency is taking a break from public appearances in the coming months and another which outlines and responds to recent troubling statements made by our Holy Father regarding "all religions as a path to heaven." Read Bishop Strickland's letters at  https://...

9/23/24 - How can parents and leaders/educators work together in effectively forming the next generation of faithful Catholics? It is no longer acceptable for parents to send their kids to Catholic Schools or Parish Religious Education Programs without taking on their role as the primary educators of their children's faith. For decades, those involved in religious education of children and youth h...

9/20/24 - Pope Francis has been in the news this week for some disturbing comments that he made during a recent press conference. When asked how Catholics should determine whom to vote for in the upcoming election, the Pope responded: "One must choose the lesser evil. Which is the lesser evil? That lady or that gentleman? I don't know; each person must think and decide according to their own consc...

9/19/24 - Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB is a monk of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity in New Norcia, Western Australia. There, he serves as Director of the Institute for Benedictine Studies. He is a retreat master and liturgist. His interests include Medieval Latin literature, especially the lives of the saints. He is also an author at TAN Direction. In The Devil's Bagpipe: The True Life of Martin Luthe...