The Quest

Too often, we see the liturgy as routine. Msgr. Charles Pope challenges us to see it as a revolutionary act of grace that changes everything. Find out how the Holy Mass forms saints, heals wounds, and unleashes spiritual strength. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT explores the deep spiritual meaning of Memorial Day—beyond barbecues and flags—to reveal how the sacrifices of our fallen heroes mirror the call of the Gospel: "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Christ calls us to deep, sacrificial love. Monsignor Charles Pope unpacks this message—and invites you to join the discussion. Lines open for your stories and questions. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Jesus told us to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…" But what does that mean in our lives today? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT breaks down the theological depth of this command and how it reveals the inner life of the Holy Trinity and the mission of the Church. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, explores the ecclesiastical understanding of the Holy Trinity with a special focus on the role of the Holy Spirit. Learn how Church teaching illuminates this Divine mystery and transforms our spiritual lives. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Msgr. Charles Pope reflects on the spiritual truth that we must undergo many trials to enter the Kingdom of God. Find hope, courage, and clarity in the face of suffering as he shares biblical wisdom and pastoral insight. The Full Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Taking, as he did, the sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that he will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with Him forever. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Do you have a personal relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, now hosting Mondays on The Quest, dives deep into what it means to truly know and love the Most Holy Trinity—not just theologically, but intimately and personally. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, shares his insights as a Midwestern missionary priest on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first pope from the American Midwest. What does this moment mean for the Church, for missionary work, and for the faithful in the heartland? Tune in for a unique and personal perspective on this groundbreaking papacy.

Fr Darren Merlino answers random questions from Madigan Maere. Have a question or comment? Call when we are live at 877-757-9424 or email us [email protected]

Monsignor Charles Pope returns to cover for Fr Sam and continue yesterday's episode about our new Pope. We unpack it all with Monsignor and Madigan Maere. Have a question or comment? Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]

Monsignor Charles Pope joins us to decipher the whirlwind of opinions surrounding the first U.S.-born pope. From Vatican insiders to everyday Catholics, everyone has an opinion. We unpack it all with Monsignor and Madigan Maere.

Fr. Cedric Pisegna share two talks Think Big, Believe Big, Receive Big Be Lifted Up

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us prepare our hearts for Good Shepherd Sunday — a time to reflect on whether we truly recognize the voice of Christ in our lives. We also dive into urgent headlines shaping the Church today: 🔹 The seal of confession under political pressure 🔹 Early reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV 🔹 Concerns from African-American parishes over archdiocesan restructuring Join us for a thoughtful, timely, and hope-filled discussion on faith, leadership, and listening to the Shepherd's voice in a noisy world. Show links: Lord and Shepherd – A Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter Washington governor signs law threatening seal of confession; bishops push back Pope Leo XIV - Hope or Dread? | FORWARD BOLDLY Cincinnati's African American Catholic churches express concern over archdiocesan restructuring plan/

Fr. Doug Brown is joined today by Sissel Anderson to take your questions and calls on the election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV, and why we need patience to understand our new Shepherd. Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]

Fr. Sam Medley of SOLT is joined by his mother, Ann, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, and conversion. Together, they share their own "St. Monica and St. Augustine" story—how Fr. Sam, once a rebellious punk rocker, was brought back to the faith through his mother's persistent prayers and quiet sacrifices. Even his father experienced a transformation, eventually becoming a deacon. This episode is a powerful message of hope—perfect for any parent struggling with a child who has drifted from the faith.

Monsignor Charles Pope is joined today by Sissel Anderson to take your questions and calls on this, the eve of the Conclave. Are you doing your part with prayer, fasting, and small sacrifices?

Fr Cedric Pisegna share two talks: Treat Yourself to a Retreat As you Think So You are

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Sunday readings where Jesus reveals Himself once again to the Disciples. Then we tackle headlines including HHS on the risks of 'gender-affirming care', Holy Communion on the tongue, and the current polarization of the Catholic Church. Show links: Back to the Future – A Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter HHS report raises major concerns over risks of 'gender-affirming care' An Open Letter to Archbishop Bruno Forte Vatican insider: Catholic Church faces deep polarization

Fr. Cedric Pisegna explains how Easter isn't just one day. Are you still experiencing Easter Joy? Have any questions about the Pope?

Fr Sam Medely, SOLT explains how Christ breaks the chains and breaks us out of jail! Resurrection means Freedom. What freedom are you looking for?

Monsignor Charles Pope is back to answer who really chooses the next pope. Is it the Holy Spirit, the Cardinals, or is there more to it? Have a question about this or any topic of faith?

Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Abide in Jesus A Lifestyle of Surrender Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for Divine Mercy Sunday. Then we take a look at how the next Pope will be chosen and why it matters for the future of the Church. Show links: God's Perfect Mercy – A Meditation for Divine Mercy Sunday Cardinal Müller warns Church risks split if 'orthodox' pope not chosen The Pope is Dead. Long Live the Papacy. The Death of a Father The Church After Francis Francis in Full

Do you know the difference between fear and anxiety? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT and Madigan Maere are breaking this down today as well as highlighting the strength the resurrection today on The Quest.

It took awhile for the disciples to recognize Jesus on the road to Emmaus, is that not often the same for us when we approached the Eucharistic table each Mass? Join Fr. Sam Medley and Madigan Maere in this discussion today on The Quest.

Reflecting on Pope Francis' Papacy with Msgr. Charles Pope

Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Easter is for Everybody The Death Experience

Passionist Priest Fr Cedric Pisegna is here LIVE to help us enter into Holy Week on this Holy Thursday. Madigan Maere joins Fr. Cedric to take all your questions about Holy Week...

Today is Spy Wednesday n the holiest week of the year. Fr Sam Medley, SOLT explains how to turn betrayal into a blessing. Fr Sam joins Madigan Maere to take your calls and questions about Faith and Holy Week.

Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week are the lesser-known days. Monsignor Charles Pope explains what Jesus was doing on those days and how many of his teachings are summarized in those two days. Madigan Maere joins Monsignor to take your calls and questions about Holy Week... Show links: https://blog.adw.org/2025/04/what-was-the-lord-doing-on-monday-of-holy-week-4/ https://blog.adw.org/2025/04/what-was-the-lord-doing-on-tuesday-of-holy-week-4/

Fr Cedric shares 2 episodes for Holy Week: Passion Week Lay Your Burdens Down

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for Palm Sunday. We then tackle headlines, including Nicaraguan priests having to submit their homilies for approval, the USCCB ending agreements with the federal government, China's religious laws for foreigners, and a delay for New York Church merger plans. Show links: See What the End Shall Be – A Homily for Palm Sunday Nicaraguan priests must submit homilies for police inspection China's new religion laws a 'pretext' for arrests, clerics say USCCB ends cooperative agreements with US government after work suspended Vatican grants 14 New York churches delay on mergers amid challenges to bishop's plan

Lent is almost at its end, but there is still time to get on track. Fr Mark Davis of the Diocese of Toledo is guest hosting today to help you know what to do now. Fr. Davis is here with Madigan Maere to take any of your calls and questions. Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]

Fr. Sam Medley of SOLT discusses the shift from Lent to Passiontide. How the readings change, why the statues are covered, and the serious game of the final quarter. Fr. Sam is here with Madigan Maere to take any of your calls and questions.

"Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell." —Msgr. Pope Monsignor Charles Pope is here with Madigan Maere to take your calls about the doctrine on hell and more... Find Monsignor's Book Here: THE HELL THERE IS - An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church

Fr. Cedric Pisegna digs into Lent with two Episodes: Lay Your Burdens Down Purpose Driven

Here's Part Two of "Taking Back What the Devil Stole from Me" Today, Monsignor Charles Pope discusses The Story of Lazarus, a UK bill threatening the seal of confession, the death of Cardinal McCarrick, a Vatican delegate calls out the Institute of the Incarnate Word, and ordinations hit a record low in Germany. Show links: Taking Back What the Devil Stole from Me – A Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent UK bill 'threatens' confessional seal Vatican delegate warns IVE to 'recognize harm' German ordinations hit record low in 2024 Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Dies at 94

Welcome to Part One of "Taking Back What the Devil Stole from Me" Today, Monsignor Charles Pope discusses The Story of Lazarus and takes your calls with Madigan.

Welcome to Part Two of our special on Forgiveness. Today, Fr. Sam Medley of SOLT discusses "Forgiving your greatest enemy - YOU are your greatest enemy." Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]

Forgiveness is so important that we are dedicating two whole episodes to it! Today Fr. Sam Medley of SOLT discusses "Forgiveness and Vitamin A, Acceptance (Amen or Fiat)"

Fr Cedric Pisegna share two Lenten Talks: Purpose Driven Make a Move!

Sooner or Later Judgment Must Come! Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the reading for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. Then we tackle some headlines affecting the Church and the world. Does the Latin Mass and 'Traditionis Custodes' have a future? Do indulgences still exist and can you get one for this Jubilee Year? What to do and expect when the next Papal conclave comes? Show links: Sooner or Later Judgment Must Come – A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Does 'Traditionis custodes' have a future? Indulge us, on indulgences What to do when the conclave comes

Madigan Maere is joined by Fr. Doug Brown of the Diocese of Cleveland. We are talking all about Faith and First Responders and taking all your questions

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT is joined by Madigan Maere. We are talking all about St Joseph today on his feast day and taking any of your questions

Monsignor Charles Pope is joined by Madigan Maere. Msgr explains how to reflect on The Transfiguration during Lent, What "Full of Grace" means, and any of your questions

Father Cedric Pisegna shares two Lenten talks: Be Enlightened Lent: A Time of Conversion

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the readings at this Sunday's Holy Mass. Then we look at some headlines, including what the installation of Cardinal McElroy means for DC and the country, how Kansas is handling a satanic so-called "black mass", and are Protestants still Mainline... Show links: The Cross Is a Fruit-Bearing Tree – A Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent Have the U.S. bishops united behind McElroy? Kansas governor orders satanic worship ritual to move outside capitol building; organizer says ritual is a pro-abortion protest "Mainline" Protestantism Is No Longer Mainstream

Madigan Maere welcomes our special Guest-Host, Fr. Darrin Merlino aka Father Fedora, a Claretian Missionary priest and consultant for the film Nefarious. He takes your questions on faith, morals, and culture

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT is joined by Madigan Maere to answer your questions of faith, conversions, vocations, morals, and culture. Call in LIVE 877-757-9424

We have a special mailbag episode with Monsignor Charles Pope, answering your questions. Way was the Book of Enoch not included in Bible? What happens to a martyr who dies with an attachment to sin? Is there more than one meaning for Catholics of the word "Host"? What might happen at the next conclave? Can Catholics attend non-sacramental marriages? And more... submit your emailed questions for the next mailbag episode: [email protected]