The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: Nothing Short of a Miracle: God’s Healing Power in Modern Saints Summary of today’s show: Miracles aren’t just something that happened centuries ago, but the Church relies on them even today. Patricia Treece joins Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli today to discuss her book “Nothing Short of a Miracle”, which presents the stories of saints and the miracles attributed to them in life and after death, especially those that have occurred in our lifetime. From the stringent criteria the Church applies to any miracle before approval to sanctity of even “surly” saints, they cover the whole story of the wonderful saints that intercede for us, including Bl. John Paul II, Fulton Sheen, Solanus Casey, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Patricia Treece Links from today’s show: "Nothing Short of A Miracle at Sophia Institute Press Nothing Short of a Miracle at Amazon

Today’s topics: Pope Meets Obama; Vatican Abuse Commission; Papal Warning to Mafiosi; Mass on the Border; Just Wage Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry discussed the headlines of the week, including the meeting between Pope Francis and President Obama; the creation of a new commission at the Vatican to work on the protection of minors; the Pope’s plea to Mafiosis to convert or face hell; the upcoming Mass on the US-Mexican border by US bishops including Cardinal Seán; and the Massachusetts’ bishops call for a just wage. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Pope and Obama discuss religious freedom, life issues, immigration”, Catholic News Service, 3/27/14 “ Boston cardinal, abuse survivor among members of Vatican commission”, The Pilot/CNS, 3/24/14 “Pope to Mafiosi: Turn away now from the road to hell”, The Pilot/CNS, 3/24/14 “The Threat of Hell for Those who Make Hell on Earth, The Anchor, March 28, 2014”, Fr. Roger Landry, 3/28/14 Bishops on the Border: Mission for Migrants The Value of a Just Wage: A Statement of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts (PDF) St. Patricks Players “Resurrection”, a musical cantata, is the inspirational story of Simon Peter and the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. The performance leads the audience on an unforgettable spiritual journey with St. Peter as he faces his martyrdom. Peter recalls his own experiences with Christ as well as those he shared with Mary Magdalene and the disciples as they followed Jesus. In moving song, Peter shows the anguish for his denial of Christ and the joy that comes with the Resurrection and His forgiveness. Schedule of Performances ~ 2014 Season Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston, MA Saturday, March 29th 7:30 P.M. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Peabody, MA Saturday, April 5th 7:30 P.M. St. Luke’s Parish Belmont, MA Sunday, April 6th 4:00 P.M. Holy Cross Parish So. Easton, MA Saturday, April 12th 7:30 P.M. St. Patrick Parish Watertown, MA Sunday, April 13th 7:00 P.M.

Today’s topics: Catholic Children’s Book Authors and Their New Books Summary of today’s show: With the canonization of Pope John Paul II coming up, Scot Landry talks to two young authors of books for children that touch on the subject of the Pope and his teachings, Fabiola Garza, author and illustrator of “The Story of Saint John Paul II”, and Nicole Lataif, author of “Forever You: A Book about Your Body and Soul”. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Nicole Lataif, author of “Forever You”, and Fabiola Garza, author and illustrator of “The Story of Saint John Paul II” Links from today’s show: The Light Is On For You Pauline Books & Media NicoleLataif.com Kids Faith Garden Forever You: A Book about Your Soul and Body FabiolaGarza.com The Story of Saint John Paul II including free Pope Party guide J Club: A Catholic Place for Kids 2014 Catholic Family Festival

Today’s topics: Life Issues Considered on the Feast of the Annunciation Summary of today’s show: The Feast of the Annunciation was the moment that Jesus took on human flesh, being conceived in Mary’s womb and what better time to talk about the important life issues facing us today. Marianne Luthin and Colleen Donohoe of the Archdiocese of Boston’s Pro-Life Office join Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss the meaning of the Incarnation; a new Respect Life/Chastity Education curriculum being developed by their office; the increased emphasis on adoption as an alternative to abortion; and help provided to women in crisis pregnancy or who have undergone an abortion in the past. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Marianne Luthin, director of the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office, and Colleen Donohoe, assistant director Links from today’s show: Archdiocese Pro-Life Office Jason Evert and the Chastity Project Respect Life Education/Chastity Pregnancy Help Boston; Boston phone number: 617–782–5151; Natick phone number: 508–651–0753; Send a text: 617–903–7690 Project Rachel Boston; Phone number: 508–651–3100 St. Patricks Players “Resurrection”, a musical cantata, is the inspirational story of Simon Peter and the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. The performance leads the audience on an unforgettable spiritual journey with St. Peter as he faces his martyrdom. Peter recalls his own experiences with Christ as well as those he shared with Mary Magdalene and the disciples as they followed Jesus. In moving song, Peter shows the anguish for his denial of Christ and the joy that comes with the Resurrection and His forgiveness. Schedule of Performances ~ 2014 Season Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston, MA Saturday, March 29th 7:30 P.M. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Peabody, MA Saturday, April 5th 7:30 P.M. St. Luke’s Parish Belmont, MA Sunday, April 6th 4:00 P.M. Holy Cross Parish So. Easton, MA Saturday, April 12th 7:30 P.M. St. Patrick Parish Watertown, MA Sunday, April 13th 7:00 P.M.

Today’s topics: The Way of Beauty Summary of today’s show: Christians know that God is Love and God is Truth, but God is also Beauty. David Clayton, artist in residence at Thomas More College in New Hampshire, joins Michael Lavigne and Dom Bettinelli to discuss the “way of beauty”, its importance to the Christian faith, how it can transform society, the need for a modern rebirth of Christian art, and how art isn’t just something for the cocktail-party crowd, but is something that can be appreciated by everyone. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Michael Lavigne and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): David Clayton, artist in residence and lecturer in the liberal arts, at Thomas More College Links from today’s show: Way of Beauty Thomas More College The Way of Beauty TV show on CatholicTV The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home Letter to Artists, Pope John Paul II Art, Beauty and Inspiration in a Catholic Perspective, Maryvale Institute Course “God’s Covenant With You”, David Clayton and Scott Hahn

Today’s topics: The Dignity, Gifts, and Mission of Women Summary of today’s show: March is women’s history month in the US and Pat Gohn joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to talk about the unique contribution of Catholic women and how the Church’s teachings highlight the blessed dignity, beautiful gifts, and bodacious mission of women. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Pat Gohn Links from today’s show: Pat Gohn’s website Among Women Podcast Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood

Today’s topics: Pope’s Retreat; Congress Invitation; Pope Benedict on Interview; Papal Paperwork; St. Patrick’s Day; New Pilot Website Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including Pope Francis’ reflection on his just complete Lenten retreat; an invitation for the Holy Father to address a joint session of Congress; Pope-emeritus Benedict gave his commentary on an interview Pope Francis did; the Holy Father advised people to get a pocket Bible to read in spare moments; Cardinal Seán’s homily at his St. Patrick’s Day Mass; and a great new website for The Pilot. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Pope says it’s important to keep hope alive, have a sense of humor”, Catholic News Service, 3/14/14 “U.S. lawmakers invite pope to address joint meeting of Congress”, Catholic News Service, 3/14/14 “Benedict XVI sends Pope commentary on early interview”, CNA/EWTN News, 3/18/14 “Bggest downside of being Pope is the paperwork”, Catholic News Service, 2/14/14 “Get a pocket Bible, read it during your commute, pope recommends”, Catholic News Service, 2/17/14

Today’s topics: St. Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square. The experience of students, parents and the Music Director Summary of today’s show: St. Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square is the only boys choir school in the United States continuing a centuries-old tradition that began in Europe. The 50-year-old school’s choir has performed throughout the country and the world, including recently performing for Pope Francis in Rome. Scot Landry interviews John Robinson, the Music Director of St. Paul’s Choir School, as well as students and parents, including a family that moved from Virginia so their son could attend, and we hear the live musical performances. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Mr. John Robinson, Mark Flynn (7th Grade), Christian Landry (6th Grade), Thomas Potts (6th Grade), Colin Lapus (5th Grade), Mike Flynn (Mark’s father), Karen Donnellan (Thomas’ mother) and Maureen Lapus (Colin’s mother). Links from today’s show: St. Paul Choir School in Harvard Square The Choir School Facebook page Choir School News “The Voices of God”, Catholic News Service video “Boston Boy Choir”, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly video “Choir School”, Fox25 Boston video Program #0226 for Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Catholic Schools Week: The Boston Archdiocesan Choir School About Saint Paul’s Choir School In its 50th year, Saint Paul’s Choir School has formed and educated boys in grades four through eight in the rich music tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The Choir School seeks to embrace the great cathedral school tradition as it unites a rigorous musical and academic curriculum with our Catholic faith and moral tradition preparing each student to grow and flourish in a dynamic and changing world. About the Saint Paul’s Choir School Gala Dinner The 15th Annual Gala Dinner to benefit St. Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square, Cambridge, takes place on Saturday, April 5 at the Cambridge Marriott. St. Paul’s has the only boys Catholic choir school in the United States. The school is fresh off a singing tour in Italy and recently performing with the Vienna Boys Choir. The entire boys’ choir will perform a selection of light songs from their repertoire. The Back Bay Brass Quintet will also perform. The school will also be recognizing the dedication and commitment of several individuals who have been instrumental to the success of the school during its first fifty years. A Grand Night for Singing! Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 6pm Location: Boston Marriott Cambridge, 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142 RSVP: 617–970–4333 or [email protected]

Today’s topics: The Sacrament of Confession Summary of today’s show: The Sacrament of Confession is everyone’s favorite sacrament, or it should be, according to Fr. Chip Hines and Fr. Chris O’Connor, who discuss the sacrament and how it brings about healing of our relationship with God and with one another. They also talk about common fears and misconceptions related to penance, offer tips and guidance, and remind listeners that The Light Is On For You initiative makes Confession available at every parish or collaborative in the Archdiocese on Wednesdays in Lent from 6pm to 8:30pm. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Fr. Chris O’Connor Links from today’s show: The Light Is On For You Pope Francis, General Audience, 2/19/14 Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi, Open House on Tuesday, March 25, 7pm at the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization, 149 Washington Street, Brighton.

Today’s topics: 10 Interesting Facts about the History of the Archdiocese of Boston Summary of today’s show: Celebrate St. Patrick, the patron of the Archdiocese of Boston, by joining Michael Lavigne and Domenico Bettinelli along with Robert Johnson Lally, archivist for the archdiocese, to discuss the work of the archivist as well as 10 interesting facts about the history of the archdiocese. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Michael Lavigne and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Robert Johnson Lally, Archivist for the Archdiocese of Boston Links from today’s show: Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston Program #0150 for Wednesday, October 5, 2011: Martin Doman

Today’s topics: Pope Francis’s Social Media Message in His First Year Summary of today’s show: In the year that Pope Francis has been in office, he’s sent out more than 280 messages on his various Twitter accounts in eight languages. Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, and Chris Kelley discuss their favorite tweets and the 140-character messages encapsulating the Word of God and the Holy Father’s loving outreach through social media. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Chris Kelley, Station Manager of WQOM 1060AM Links from today’s show: Pope Francis’ English-language Twitter

Today’s topics: Habemus Papam Re-lived; Pope Francis’ Reform; Rite of Election; 40 Days for Life; Archbishop Sheen Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry, and Gregory Tracy consider the news headlines of the week including, today’s anniversary of the election of Pope Francis; Fr. Roger’s reflection on Pope Francis as the personification of the reform of the Church; the Rite of Election for those becoming Catholic at the Easter Vigil; honoring Mary McHale, co-founder of the state’s oldest women’s shelter; the 40 Days for Life campaign; and approval of a miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Pope Francis’ Personification of the Reform of the Church, National Catholic Register, March 9, 2014”, Fr. Roger Landry, CatholicPreaching.com 40 Days for Life “Vatican medical experts OK reported miracle attributed to Archbishop Sheen”, Catholic News Service, 3/6/14

Today’s topics: One-Year Anniversary of the Papal Conclave Summary of today’s show: One year ago today, the conclave that would eventually elect Pope Francis after just four ballots began. Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, and Chris Kelley discuss the events that led to his election, including his address to the General Congregation of the College of Cardinals that outlined what would become his four-point plan for his papacy. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Chris Kelley, station manager for WQOM 1060AM Links from today’s show: “Havana Prelate Shares Notes From Cardinal Bergoglio’s Pre-Conclave Speech”, Zenit.org, 3/26/13

Today’s topics: The Catholic Family Festival Summary of today’s show: The Catholic Family Festival gathers the wide variety of cultures in the Archdiocese of Boston–more than 30 of them–for a day of praying together and experiencing the many expressions of particular cultures, including food, music, dancing, and worship. Fr. Michael Harrington, director of the office of cultural diversity; Janet Benestad, secretary for the new evangelization; and Karm Syndia Agustin, a parishioner of St. Angela Parish in Mattapan of Haitian origin, join Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss the festival and how it gathers families from all backgrounds to pray together as one. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Fr. Michael Harrington, director of the office of cultural diversity; Janet Benestad, secretary for the new evangelization; and Karm Syndia Agustin, a parishioner of St. Angela Parish in Mattapan of Haitian origin Links from today’s show: Office of Outreach and Cultural Diversity 2014 Catholic Family Festival Registration for the 2014 Catholic Family Festival Leah Darrow Kids Faith Garden