Truth in Charity

It seems like we hear about mass shootings and gun violence more and more. What are some of the root causes? What are reasonable gun safety laws? Basically, what is the Catholic response to all this? Bishop breaks it down on this episode.

Bishop just returned from Nigeria and, on this episode, hear how the trip went. His schedule was packed with big liturgies including two Ordination Masses. But Nigeria has been in the news recently because of priest kidnappings and Bishop talks about how local villagers saved his group from a potentially dangerous situation.

On this episode, Bishop wraps up our series on Theology of the Body and the 3 states of man. So far, he’s talked about Original Man and Historical Man...this week, it’s Eschatological man...or our future destiny.

Roe vs. Wade has been overturned, and on this episode, Bishop says we can’t rest on our laurels....it’s time to build a new culture of life through our witness and respectful dialogue. The show concludes with Bishop breaking down the legal arguments presented in both the majority and dissenting opinions. Read the USCCB statement here: https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/usccb-statement-us-supreme-cour...

This week, Bishop continues his deep dive into  Theology of the Body ...this time focusing on Historical Man.

On this episode, Bishop takes a deep dive into Theology of the Body...specifically how it relates to Original Man, Adam and Eve, and what’s at the root of the human experience. Another episode on Adam and Eve can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1X5ljtylF2ezsLr5BLGwGn?si=SztGxcaFQIK2IbZFQM0 CZg

Just a couple of weeks ago, Bishop Rhoades ordained three young men to the priesthood. On this episode, you’ll hear Bishop’s homily from that Mass. Hear more about the Good Shepherd, the Eucharist, and the gifts God provides for the good of His Church.

Bishop Rhoades recently ordained 5 young men to the diaconate and, on this episode, we bring you his homily. Hear more about why we have deacons and how they accomplish the mission of Christ’s love in the Church.

On this episode, Bishop breaks down Pentecost...when the disciples received the Holy Spirit. Hear more about the readings for the day as well as how it connects to Confirmation and whether or not it’s possible to have other “Pentecost” moments in our lives.

How do we live with Easter joy all year long? On this episode, Bishop talks about the importance of remaining hopeful even when we’re suffiering and our call to love one another as Christ loved us.

This week, Bishop is joined by special guest Maestro Bob Nance. He is the president of Heartland Sings...a nonprofit vocal music production company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hear more about the intersection of music and faith as well as Heartland Sings upcoming Vocal Arts Conference. For more on Heartland Sings and the upcoming Vocal Arts Conference, visit: HeartlandSings.org.

This week, Bishop responds to the leaked draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs vs. Jackson ..which would reverse Roe vs. Wade. Hear his explanation and call to action on this episode. To read Bishop’s statement: DioceseFWSB.org/Bishop  

As we continue celebrating Easter, Bishop takes a closer look at John’s account of the Resurrection....specifically, the passage always read during the Easter Sunday Morning Mass. He breaks down the meaning behind events recounted in the passage like Mary Magdalen arriving at the tomb while it was still dark outside, Peter going into the tomb first, and why seeing the burial cloths were still ther...

Find out more about Divine Mercy Sunday in this episode which was originally posted during last year’s Easter Octave. Then Bishop answers these listener- submitted questions: In 1 Timothy, it says Jesus is our sole mediator, yet we pray to Mary and the saints. Is that going against the Bible? Why do priests wear a Roman collar? Why is it called a Roman collar? Can you recommend any activities for...

As we walk through Holy Week, Bishop offers his reflections on John’s account of the Passion. Find out what makes it different from the other Gospels as we prepare for Good Friday.

A diocese is divided up into parishes, but how are the boundaries of those parishes determined? Do we have to go to our neighborhood parish? Find out more about parish boundaries and whether they matter on this episode.

So if there is one Catholic Church, why are there different rites within it? And which one is....right? By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of the 6 different rites within the Catholic Church...all are totally Catholic and all are in union with the Pope but the liturgies are different. Find out more in this episode. Here’s the link Kyle mentions that may be a good way to...

We know that Jesus used parables as a way to teach His disciples...but why? On this episode, Bishop explains. Then he breaks down one of his favorites...the parable of the sower. The episode wraps up with two others: “the weeds among the wheat” and “the parable of the mustard seed.”

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This week, Bishop and Kyle wrap up our 7-part series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing on Burying the Dead. Hear more about why it’s considered a word of mercy, the importance of praying for the dead, and ways to journey with those who are grieving.  But first, the show begins with Bishop’s thoughts on the invasion of Ukraine and a prayer for those in the area.

At the recent Rekindle the Fire men’s conference, Bishop sat down with Kyle for a question-and-answer session. Men attending the conference submitted their questions that day, Kyle asked them, and Bishop answered. And that’s what we’re bringing you this week. 

On this episode, Bishop and Kyle continue talking about “caring for the sick”...one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Last week, the focus was on Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick. This week, it’s about Jesus’s encounters with the sick and our invitation to do the same. Plus two saints who are well-known for their work with lepers in 19th century Hawaii. 

Next up in our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy: “Caring for the Sick.” On this episode, Bishop and Kyle talk about how February 11th is connected to this work of mercy. The date has special meaning for a couple of different reasons. First, it’s the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Hear more about the story of St. Bernadette, what happened at a grotto in Lourdes, France more than 150 years ago,...

We’re continuing our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy this week by focusing on “visiting those in prison.” Hear about the years Bishop spent ministering to those in jail and the call to show compassion to prisoners. The show wraps up by broadening the focus a bit to include other forms of imprisonment including addiction and sin.

As we continue our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy, we shift our attention to “clothing the naked.” There’s the literal interpretation and there’s also a deeper way to look at it...including other forms of nakedness like: human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and multiple ways human dignity suffers.