The Quest

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

Fr. Cedric Pisagna shares two talks: God Will Take Us Through From Seeker to Disciple

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'

Fr. Cedric Pisegna gives us two talks today Authentic Discipleship The Power of Words

Steve asks, What have you forgotten? A Trumpet, a Shout, and an Archangel

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

Fr Cedric shares two talks: Jesus The Narrow Gate Jesus The Way The Truth and The Life

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

Fr. Cedric Pisegna offers us two talks today: Pandemic Epidemic Work with Enthusiasm

Heroes and demons. One group speaks, one group is silenced

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

Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: I Know My Redeemer Lives Prayer: An Act of Trust

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."

Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Lean on the Everlasting Arms God is Trustworthy

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".

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

Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares 2 talks: Born Again Heaven is for Real

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

Fr. Cedric Pisegna share two special talks on Grace. Grit or Grace Inexplicable Grace

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

Fr. Cedric Pisegna shares two episdoes: Make The Most of Your Time Be Still and Know

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

O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give to them. Help them to know one another better, and to live as brothers and sisters, children of the same Father. Reveal to them also your beauty, holiness and purity. Awaken in their hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. Join them all together in your love. And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.

Monsignor Charles Pope prepares us for the 4th Sunday of Advent, then we look into some headlines. We discuss Cardinal Cupich asks Catholics not to kneel, The slippery slope for euthanasia in the Netherlands, and the faithful petitioning against a former high altar being turned into a bar. Show Links: A Summary of Our Salvation – the Fourth Sunday of Advent Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion How the Dutch Church has addressed euthanasia Maryland community petitions against cocktail bar on high altar of historic former chapelsixkids6

Fr. Cedric Pisegna discusses Grace. Grow Old Gracefully Approach the Throne of Grace

Steve Gleason discusses "Is Christ hidden from Us or For Us?"

Monsignor Charles Pope discusses news and headlines affecting the Church and the World. Will Pelosi's recourse prompt Vatican response? Bishop Robert Barron is scouting out a new future for Christianity. When some priests steal, it's often not due to financial pressure Show Links: Will Pelosi's recourse prompt Vatican response? Dumbed-Down Catholicism Was a Disaster When some priests steal, it's often not due to financial pressure

Fr. Cedric Pisegna offer 2 talks the first is Everything is Grace followed by Grace is Freedom and Favor

Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at St Paul's reading for Gaudete Sunday. Then we discuss the Pope on the Death Penalty, Archbishop Cordileone and Nancy Pelosi, and moving Confirmation to a younger age. Show Links: Pope calls for global abolition of death penalty New Wording of the Catechism on the Death Penalty Archbishop Cordileone responds to Pelosi Louisiana bishop lowers Confirmation age to 7th grade

In 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to St. Juan Diego asking for a church to be built in her honor. The last time she appeared to St. Juan Diego, on December 12, 1531, she arranged roses in his tilma, which he then took to the bishop. When he opened his cloak, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was miraculously present on the tilma. Our Tender Mother and the New Evangelization Guadalupe Then and Now Patroness of Life and Against - The Culture of Death Guadalupe, The Eucharist, & Mercy for Dark Times

A response that stirred a response... Plus The Word of the year. Liturgical colors. and, How many presidents have we had?

Monsignor Charles Pope takes a listener question and then addresses some headlines including the return of Notre Dame Cathedral, Washington's Archdiocese Debt, & Trump on Abortion Pill bands. Notre-Dame reawakens Washington Archdiocese aims to tackle deficit Trump not closing door to ban abortion pills

Monsignor Charles Poe gets us ready for Advent. Then we take a look at some news headlines including Spanish Bishops denouncing some healing practices, the UK Parliament on assisted suicide, and the collapse of the United Methodist church. Show Links: Advent - A Recipe for Readiness Spanish Bishops Denounce Intergenerational Healing Practices United Methodist Collapse UK parliament backs assisted suicide bill

The Story of Sqaunto The Catholic Thanksgiving Thankful Prayers Are Powerful St Cecilia & The Martyrs Song Of Thanksgiving Giving Thanks In Faith Giving Thanks vs. Anger 🦃

The Olympics have the Gold Medal, the military has the Purple Heart medal, and Catholics have devotional medals. Which one do you have? Today we are joined by Paul Wilson of St Paul Street Evangelism Show Links: https://StreetEvangelization.com/

Monsignor Charles Pope first answers a listener's question about the relationship between St Peter and St Paul. Then it's time for News Roundup discussing the Catholic teaching on Immigration and the "incident" that halted a nationwide relic tour with Fr. Carlos Martins. We wrap up looking at Thanksgiving. Show Links: Relic priest responds to 'incident' allegation Catholic Teaching on Immigration

Sarah Soto welcomes back Michelle Lentz aka 'HeyBeginnerWife' on Instagram to discuss practical tips for spouses and advice to help you have a happy marriage. Michelle just released her new book found here: Hey Beginner Wife: Practical Tips and Heartfelt Advice to Help You Have a Happy Marriage Show Links: Hey Beginner Wife Hey Beginner Wife on Instagram

Monsignor Charles Pope prepares us for this Sunday's readings then discusses the Vatican going buss, another look at the election, and an AI Jesus in the confessional... Show Links: Is Jesus Really your King? Francis names Cardinal Farrell as Vatican 'pension czar' A Racial and Religious Realignment Swiss church puts 'AI Jesus' in confessional

Sarah Soto discusses if Baptism is necessary for Salvation and what we can do as Catholics to remember, prioritize, and evangelize accordingly. Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."

Steve Gleason discusses, "Wax paper, slides, and deception!" Moving away from Christ can be a slippery slope. Psalm 17:5 My steps have kept to your paths; my feet have not faltered

Monsignor Charles Pope answers a listener's question about the Mystery of Faith. Then he discusses the new Mayan Rite, the ways that women voted in the election, and the decline of the Swiss Church. Show Links: Vatican approves Mayan rite Swiss church 'exits' almost double Ways to Right the Women's Vote

Today Sarah Soto explains why we need to have continuous conversations with our children about their vocations.

Sarah Soto welcomes Fr. James Farfaglia to the show to talk about the importance of the layperson's prayer life!

Monsignor Charles Pope shares 2 talks Experiencing the Father Experiencing Prayer

Today Sarah Soto discusses all the saints in our lives who are hidden. Although the whole world may never know them we have grandparents, other family members and friends can intercede and guide us on our earthly quest.

Monsignor Charles Pope shares 2 talks Experiencing Scripture Experiencing the New Mind Then Matt Maloney breaks down some stats & views post-election Show links: Understanding the Demographic Shift That Pushed Trump to Victory

An Angel Said Something With Force. Should I Believe That? Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.

Monsignor Charles Pope shares two talks today: Experiencing the Freedom of the Children of God Experiencing the Liturgy We wrap up with Monsignor's appearance on Morning Joy this week to discuss today's election

Sarah Soto discusses 'What is wrong with the modern dating scene and how should we navigate it" She suggest 5 insights for good Catholic Dating

Monsignor Charles Pope kicks things off with a look at the weekend's Gospel, then we explore headlines in the Church and the world including Luce(the new Vatican Anime Mascot), the upcoming election, and the Vatican's new child protection report. Show Links: The Whole Law, Standing on One Foot The Vatican's new 'pop culture' anime mascot raises eyebrows Hard times a' comin', Whoever wins Vatican issues first child protection report