
The Quest
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S1 Ep 158Lent: A Time of Conversion & Live with Wonder
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Lent: A Time of Conversion Live with Wonder Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]
S1 Ep 157First Sunday of Lent, Rising Conversions to Catholicism, Fr. Rupnik, & JD Vance
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the First Sunday of Lent. Then we discuss JD Vance at the National Prayer Breakfast, Fr Rupnik being housed in a convent near Rome, and the rise of Protestant conversions to Catholicism. Show links: Cross or Couch – A Homily for the First Sunday of Lent Vance reflects on social media, respect for clergy, communication at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Evangelicals call for strategy to counter rising Protestant conversions to Catholicism Disgraced former Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik allowed to occupy convent near Rome
S1 Ep 156Healing Relationships During Lent
Fr. Cedric Pisegna is LIVE and joined by Madigan Maere to answer all your questions on Lent, and how to fix your relationships during this holy season. Join the conversation!
S1 Ep 155Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Year of Hope
Fr. Sam Medley is joined by Madigan Maere to answer all your questions on Lent, Ash Wednesday, fasting, faith, morals, and culture. Join the conversation at 877-757-9424.
S1 Ep 154Is Lent Just Catholic Ramadan? We Answer Your Fasting Questions
Monsignor Charles Pope welcomes Madigan Maere as we take your calls on lent, faith, morals, and culture
S1 Ep 153Kept in Christ & Kingdom Living
Father Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Kept in Christ Kingdom Living
S1 Ep 152Bite Your Tongue, USCCB, Migration, Marian Franciscans, and the Congo
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Sunday readings. Then we dive into some headlines, including the State Department terminating the USCCB migration program, the Marian Friars getting booted from their community in Scotland, and the discovery of 70 bodies and a bishop robbed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Show links: Bite Your Tongue! A Homily for the 8th Sunday State Dept. terminates USCCB migration funds Traditionalist order to leave Scottish diocese Bodies found in church and bishop robbed amid DRC upheaval
S1 Ep 151The Core of Christianity & Christ in You
Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: The Core of Christianity Christ in You Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]
S1 Ep 150The King of Soul (Not James Brown)
Steve Gleason hosts his final "official" Wednesday Episode of The Quest and discusses who is truly the King of Soul... hint: it's not James Brown
S1 Ep 149Hell is Real, IVF Nightmares, & Covid Shots
Monsignor Charles answers a listener's question about Jesus falling on His way to the cross. We then look at some headlines including Monsignor's new book on Hell, the story of an IVF mix-up. Finally, we explore the long-term effects of the COVID shots. Show links: The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church Georgia woman says she'll "never fully recover" after IVF mix-up Yale study links COVID shots to shocking long-term effects
S1 Ep 148Hope: That Thing with Feathers - Prayer: A Vital Necessity
Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Hope: That Thing with Feathers Prayer: A Vital Necessity
S1 Ep 147Be a Christian, Cannabis, & Bishops Burning Bridges
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Sunday Scripture readings. We then look at some headlines including how cannabis use is tied to an increase in schizophrenia and the brain's motivation system. Cardinal Gregory has been cleared of some allegations. Finally, we explore, "Are some Bishops burning bridges?" Show links: Be Different, Be a Christian Cannabis use tied to increase in schizophrenia Long-term cannabis use may blunt the brain's motivation system https://Cardinal Gregory cleared by 'Vos estis' probe before retirement Bishops Burning Bridges
S1 Ep 146Open Heart Surgery - Don't Stay Stuck
Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Open Heart Surgery Don't Stay Stuck
S1 Ep 145Two Apostles: Tender or Tough?
Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us [email protected]
S1 Ep 144Jesus' Teaching - I Am With You
Fr Cedric Pisegna presents two talks Jesus' Teaching I Am With You
Michael Hichborn discusses USAID and CRS on The Quest
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S1 Ep 143Beatitudes, Michael Hichborn on USAID, Pope on Immigration, & Real Life
Monsignor Charles Pope prepares us for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Then we welcome Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss USAID and CRS. We wrap up with Pope Francis' letter on Immigration and finally how to live in the here and now. Show links: Blessing or Woe: You Decide. The Lepanto Charity Reports Does a papal 'hot take' on immigration help? Antidote to News: Real Life Here and Now
S1 Ep 142Acts of the Apostles & The Passion of Christ
Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Acts of the Apostles The Passion of Christ
S1 Ep 141Seems Like My Brother Gets All The Attention
Steve Gleason Seems like my brother gets all the attention he said, where's mine?
S1 Ep 140Confession, USAID, The Vatican, Globalism, and Charities
Monsignor Charles Pope takes a listener's question about confession. Then we discuss how cuts at USAID are affecting programs at the Vatican, Houston Catholic Charities, the USCCB, and the Globalist agenda. Show links: Vatican's Catholic aid network: USAID cuts 'will kill millions' Houston Catholic Charities cuts 20% of staff amid migration grant freeze USCCB lays off 50 migration staffers Trump's Early Decisions Expose Damage Caused by Vatican Complicity With Democrat-Run Globalism
S1 Ep 139The Gospel of Luke & The Gospel of John
Fr Cedric Pisegna continues his teachings on the Gospels. Today it's the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John
S1 Ep 138Rubio and USAID, Sanctuaries, & the Super Bowl
Monsignor Charles Pope take a look as this Sunday's readings. We then discuss some headlines including Marco Rubio exempting select USAID programs from the freeze, if churches are truly sanctuaries, and comparing the Super Bowl with Faith. Show links: Children Go Where I Send Thee Rubio Says State Department Will Exempt Select USAID Programs The Super Bowl and the Mass, Football and Faith Are churches sanctuaries?
S1 Ep 137The Gospel of Mark & The Gospel of Matthew
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks of the Gospels of Mark and Matthew
S1 Ep 136Who is this King of Glory?
Wait till you find out all of his names....
S1 Ep 135Immigration, Justice, School Choice, & Vocations
Monsignor Charles Pope answers a listeners question about what a Monsignor is. Then we discuss a view on Immigration through our Catholic understanding of justice, the future of vocations for various US Dioceses, and Trump's round table on School Choice. Show links: Small is beautiful, suggests diocesan vocations study White House hosts roundtable promoting nationwide school choice Arlington Bishop on immigration: The Church 'stands for justice, not against the enforcement of law'
S1 Ep 134Faith Lasts Forever & Go Low to Go High
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks Faith Lasts Forever Go Low to Go High
S1 Ep 133Make Catholic Weird Again, Card. Gregory on LGBTQ, & Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Feast of the Presentation, Then we discuss Cardinal Gregory apologizing to our 'LGBTQ brothers and sisters', making Christianity weird again, and Bishop Barron applauding Trump's order banning sex-change surgeries for minors. Show Links: Perspectives on the Presentation Cardinal Gregory apologizes for 'the way that we have treated our LGBTQ brothers and sisters' Making Christianity Weird Again Bishop Barron applauds Trump's order banning sex-change surgeries for minors
S1 Ep 132Discipleship Means Relationships & Thanksgiving is Thanks-Living
Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Discipleship Means Relationships Thanksgiving is Thanks-Living
S1 Ep 131JD Vance on Immigration, Pluralism, & Classical Curriculum
Monsignor Charles Pope starts with a question about the treasure in Matthew 13. Then for our News Roundup discuss VD Vance's response to US Bishops, Catholic Charities, the benefits of a Classical school curriculum, and the problem with pluralism. Show Links: Vance answers bishops on immigration Adopting a Classical Curriculum Energized This Catholic School The problem with pluralism: Politics unguided by truth
S1 Ep 130God Will Take Us Through- From Seeker to Disciple
Fr. Cedric Pisagna shares two talks: God Will Take Us Through From Seeker to Disciple
S1 Ep 129Pro-Life Pardons, March for Life, The Latin Mass, & The Rupnik Case
Monsignor starts the show with a reflection on the Word of God for this Sunday, then we discuss Trump's pardon of 23 pro-life activists, ahead of the March for Life. We consider what Cardinal Sarah has to say about those who want to abolish the Latin Mass, and finally, we discover that there may be even more abuse in the Rupnik cases. Show Links: On The Wonder of the Word of God Trump pardons 23 pro-life activists Cardinal Robert Sarah: 'A diabolical project against the Latin Mass' DDF head on Rupnik: 'Other cases…are worse'
S1 Ep 128Authentic Discipleship & The Power of Words
Fr. Cedric Pisegna gives us two talks today Authentic Discipleship The Power of Words
S1 Ep 127A Trumpet, a Shout, and an Archangel
Steve asks, What have you forgotten? A Trumpet, a Shout, and an Archangel
S1 Ep 126President Trump, The Pope, The Bishops, Immigration & Genesis
Monsignor Charles Pope answers a listener's question about Mercy and Grace. Then we look at the Pope's message for Trump and his family, The Pope taking conservative bishops and cardinals to task for the way they dress, Cardinal Blase Cupich on Trump's Immigration policy, and deeper dive into the Genesis story. Show Links: Pope invokes 'an abundance of divine blessings' on Trump Pope critiques 'rigid' dress sense and mentality of some prelates Cupich steps out on immigration - will bishops follow? The Genesis Story Refutes the Myths and Returns to Reality
S1 Ep 125Jesus The Narrow Gate & The Way The Truth and The Life
Fr Cedric shares two talks: Jesus The Narrow Gate Jesus The Way The Truth and The Life
S1 Ep 124Finding God in Wildfires, Wedding at Cana, & Protecting Kids from Online Filth
Monsignor Charles Pope looks to this Sunday Gospel and the Wedding Feast at Cana. Then we look at some headlines including The Wildfires in California, new oversight of a high school seminary in Minnesota, and a Texas law that seeks to protect kids from online pornography. Show Links: Biblical Basics about Mother Mary Diocese Quiet on Oversight of IVE High School Seminary Archbishop Gomez: Finding God in Wildfires SCOTUS hears case on Texas law protecting kids from online porn
S1 Ep 123Pandemic Epidemic & Work with Enthusiasm
Fr. Cedric Pisegna offers us two talks today: Pandemic Epidemic Work with Enthusiasm
S1 Ep 122Heroes and Demons
Heroes and demons. One group speaks, one group is silenced
S1 Ep 121Exorcism, Trump's Immigration Plan, Growing-Up, & Jewish-Catholic Relations
Monsignor Charles Pope answers a listener's question about exorcism. Then we discuss how US Bishops are approaching Trump's Immigration Plan, why some adults just aren't growing up, and the latest crisis in Jewish-Catholic relations. Show Links: US Bishops Denounce Trump's Immigration Plans What Happens When a Whole Generation Never Grows Up? Crisis in Jewish-Catholic relations continues at Vatican with six flashpoints in ten days
S1 Ep 120I Know My Redeemer Lives & Prayer: An Act of Trust
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: I Know My Redeemer Lives Prayer: An Act of Trust
S1 Ep 119Baptism of the Lord, McElroy, Fires in L.A., and President Carter
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for The Baptism of The Lord this Sunday. Then we did into some headlines about how Cardinal McElroy was chosen for DC, the fires across the Los Angeles area, and Former President Carter's memorial service. Show Links: The Bountiful Blessings of Baptism—A Homily for the Baptism of the Lord How Cardinal McElroy came to Washington Los Angeles archbishop urges prayers as officials battle massive fires in area Presidents, family, friends pay tribute to Jimmy Carter John Lennon's "Imagine."
S1 Ep 118Lean on the Everlasting Arms because God is Trustworthy
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Lean on the Everlasting Arms God is Trustworthy
S1 Ep 117Fr Cedric Joins Steve Gleason to discuss Faith
Fr Cedric joins Steve Gleason for the first segment. Then Steve makes the statement, "You have permission to jump over my favorite chair…just not St. Peter's".
S1 Ep 116News Roundup- Heaven, McElroy, Dolan, & Seek25
Monsignor Charles Pope answers a listener's question about what is heaven. Then we take a look at some church headlines including Cardinal McElroy's new role in Washington DC, Cardinal Dolan being invited to lead the opening prayer at Trumps inauguration, and the growth at Seek25. Show Links: Cardinal McElroy discusses new role as Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Dolan to lead opening prayer for Donald Trump's inauguration Record numbers of young adults flock to Salt Lake City for SEEK25
S1 Ep 115Be Born Again & Heaven is for Real
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares 2 talks: Born Again Heaven is for Real
S1 Ep 114News & Faith- Epiphany, Butchered Marriages, The Truth, & Liturgy
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Epiphany. Then we look at some priests accused of defying liturgy orders, Cardinal Gregory's Promise, and how badly Americans have butchered marriages. Show Links: The Journey of Faith – A Homily for Epiphany Demons Must Be Delighted At How Badly Americans Have Butchered Marriage Will an outgoing Gregory keep an incoming promise? 4 Priests Accused of Defying Liturgy Orders
S1 Ep 113Grit or Grace and Inexplicable Grace
Fr. Cedric Pisegna share two special talks on Grace. Grit or Grace Inexplicable Grace
S1 Ep 112AD2025, Mystery of Time, Catholic Conversations, & Jubilee Cross
On this New Year's Eve, Monsignor Charles Pope discusses why the birth of Christ is not the same date as New Year's, a meditation on the mystery of time, if the protestant church is dying, and if the jubilee cross is diabolical. Show Links: A Meditation on the Mystery of Time Video: Is the Protestant Church Dying? Archbishop of Glasgow Unveils 'Diabolical' Jubilee Cross
S1 Ep 111Make The Most of Your Time - Be Still and Know
Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two episdoes: Make The Most of Your Time Be Still and Know
S1 Ep 110News & Faith- The Holy Family, Nativity Questions, & Bi-ritual Restrictions
Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with a look at the Mass readings. Then we take a look at some misconceptions about the Nativity narrative. Finally, we discuss the Vatican's new restrictions for priests to celebrate the liturgy of their own Church unless the law establishes otherwise or unless he has obtained a 'special faculty from the Apostolic See'. Show Links: Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family 3 Things I Didn't Know About Christmas How the Accounts of Jesus' Childhood Fit Together Vatican stresses strict rules on 'biritual' clergy for Eastern Churches