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Bishop starts off the episode talking about a lesser-known saint whose feast day we celebrate today, St. Angela Merici. Then it's on to a feast day we recently celebrated....the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. The show wraps up with Bishop talking about ways we can spread the good news of Jesus Christ too. Listener-submitted question: I always understood that "Amen" at the end of...

On this Inauguration Day, Bishop talks about unity and the meaning of abiding in God's love. Then it's on to this Sunday's Gospel reading which tells the story of Jesus calling his first disciples to repent, re-orient their lives, and follow Him. Additional material on the International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, can be found here: https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligiou...

This week, Bishop talks about the doctors of the Church. Find out who they are, what they are, how they're declared, and more. Then Bishop focuses on St. Hilary...a bishop and doctor of the Church...whose feast day we celebrate today. He lived in the 4th century, was married, and only 8 years after his conversion, was asked to be a Bishop. He ended up battling the Arian heresy...which denied the d...

This week, Bishop talks about hymns and the importance of lyrics that precisely reflect Catholic doctrine. Then it's on to St. Andre Bessette...a humble doorkeeper with a local connection whose feast day we celebrate today. From the USCCB's Committee on Doctrine, this is the link for Catholic Hymondy at the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics https://www.usccb.org/resources/Ca...

Pope Francis has announced the Year of St. Joseph and, this week, Bishop Rhoades talks about ways we can observe this special year as well as the virtues of St. Joseph and how everyone can look to him as a role model. Then Bishop summarizes the Committee on Doctrine's recent document on COVID vaccines. He serves as Chairman of the Committee and, on this episode, he summarizes their moral analysis...

As the Advent season wraps up, it's time for the "O Antiphons." On this episode, hear Bishop talk about these poetic prayers used as Christmas approaches. Each one begins with a different title for the Messiah, and each one proclaims the coming of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testatment prophecies. As an added bonus, Bishop gives us a sneak peek into the new translation of the "O Antiphons" wh...

On this episode, Maestro Bob Nance of Heartland Sings talks about religious music with Bishop...including ways it can inspire and unite us. Then they take a deep dive into the musical masterpiece Handel's Messiah. You can watch Heartland Sings' performance of it, on-demand, beginning December 14th. For details, visit HeartlandSings.org. —— Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame F...

Advent has begun, and on this week’s episode, Bishop breaks down this Sunday’s readings. Hear Bishop talk about how the first reading from Isaiah and the Gospel reading from Mark remind us of our call to conversion. Then listener-submitted questions: It appears as if a COVID vaccine should be available fairly soon. One probelm for Catholics, however, is that several of the vaccine candidates have...

The US Bishops recently had their fall meeting, and on this episode, Bishop shares the highlights, including their discussion about the newly released McCarrick report. Hear Bishop Rhoades offer his perspective on the complicated and disappointing series of events - spanning decades - that led to the former American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick being found canonically guilty of serial sexual abuse...

On this episode, Bishop takes a deep dive into this weekend's readings. Saturday is the Memorial of Mary's Presentation in the Temple...it's the only time we celebrate something that's NOT in the Bible. Then on Sunday, it's the Solemnity of Christ the King. The show wraps up with listener-submitted questions: What is a papal conclave? Will there be another one soon? Can dogma be changed? I have a...

This week, Bishop and Kyle finish up their conversation about the remarkable lives of African-Americans who are candidates for canonization as we celebrate Black Catholic History Month. Learn more about: Servant of God Julia Greely, Venerable Henriette Delille, and Venerable Pierre Toussaint. To hear the first half of their conversation, check out the November 4th, 2020 episode. Then Bishop shares...

A lot of Church news to talk about on this episode including… the Pope recently naming Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the first African-American Cardinal of the United States. Then some breaking news: Bishop has received permission from the Vatican to include a new saint on our diocesan liturgical calendar. Find out who we will be celebrating and when! Bishop and Kyle wrap up their conver...

The Pope’s recent comments about civil unions for homosexual couples has made international headlines. While we wait for clarification from the Vatican, Bishop offers his own interpretation of the Pope’s comments in this episode. Then Bishop and Kyle talk about the newest encyclical “Fratelli Tutti”…Italian for “All Brothers.” In it, Pope Francis writes about the need for fraternal love and unity....

On this episode, Bishop looks ahead to the readings for this Sunday…especially the First Reading from Exodus and the Gospel from Matthew. Both stress the importance of loving our neighbor. Bishop applies it to the current issue of predatory lending and the sin of usury. Then it’s on to listener-submitted questions on religious freedom, why the Church doesn’t canonize non-Catholics, and scary movie...

Bishop recently celebrated special Masses for those in the legal profession. Hear more about The Red Mass on this episode including what it is, what readings Bishop chose, and why he decided to focus his homily on the need for unity as well as how the call of our founding fathers for a “more perfect union” in the Constitution is still relevant today. Then it’s on to the first beatification of a mi...

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary but did you know it was originally called the Feast of Our Lady of Victory? All because of the Battle of Lepanto. Hear Bishop break it down on this episode…it involves the legendary Don Juan leading troops and more than 400 warships including rowing vessels. It was pretty epic. Then it’s on to a lesser known saint whose feast day we celebrate this week…...

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On the heels of the first presidential debate, Bishop talks about a nation divided. He gave a speech at Holy Cross College last week called “Faithful Citizenship in a Divided Nation: The Political Responsibility of Catholics.” Hear a summary of that speech on this episode…including the importance of not only voting but trying to positively impact our culture in other ways too ..like keeping dialog...

This week, it’s the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard…this Sunday’s Gospel reading. It’s a case of one worker working a full day and getting a full day’s wage. And another worker who gets hired at the last minute and works just one hour… but also gets paid for a full day. This prompts the natural reaction of “but that’s not fair!” Hear Bishop break down this parable, the difference between ju...

This week’s topic: Just War Theory. When is military force justified? Find out what the Church teaches. Then it’s on to the newly ordained Holy Cross priests and deacons. —— Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. —— Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www. Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www. Instagram.com/Instagr...

What does it mean to be a patriotic American? How is patriotism different from nationalism? On this episode, Bishop breaks it down. Find out how the Catholic Church’s teachings about the dignity of the human person fits in with our responsibilities as citizens. Plus it’s time for the Annual Bishop’s Appeal…get the inside scoop on this year’s video and find out what the Appeal supports in our dioce...

This week, Bishop talks about his recent pre-cautionary self-quarantine … thanks to COVID. Hear how he kept himself busy! Then it’s on to the lives of a special mother and son… St. Monica and St. Augustine. Find out why St. Augustine’s book The Confessions stands out to Bishop as being an especially good read. Then, he talks about why he gave a presentation to Catholic Relief Services on his trip...

This week, Bishop talks about two saints whose feast days we recently celebrated….St. Clare and St. Dominic. Then it’s on to what’s happening in Nigeria…how the persecution of Christians there remains rampant but through it all, the Church remains vibrant. Then, closer to home, the political and social crisis in Venezuala. Hear how we can help those being persecuted in both countries. Questions: •...

On this episode, Bishop talks about the recent announcement from Indiana Bishops that the dispensation from Mass will continue until November 1st. Then it's on to a saint whose feast day we recently celebrated...hear why Bishop calls St. John Vianney the "ideal parish priest." The show wraps up with Bishop talking about the vandalism happening in Catholic Churches in the United States...focusing e...

Times seem tense but how do we love despite disagreements and tension? On this episode, Bishop shares how loving our neighbor is more than just a theory…there’s practical ways to do it. Through sharing the words of Jesus and the saints as well as Catholic social teaching, Bishop breaks it down. Then it’s on to listener-submitted questions. Topics include: how to talk to teens about gender dysphori...