The Quest

Sarah Soto dives into the abortion topic today on The Quest.

Steve Gleason discusses his favorite and least favorite parts of the Mass.

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Sarah Soto welcomes Brother Pius Marie of The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to discuss Mental Health in Accord with Christ's Work of Redemption

Monsignor Charles Pope gives a talk on the importance of The Lord's Day and why we need to attend Holy Mass each Sunday.

Mauricio Romero returns to discuss with Sarah Soto ways of parenting with love and authority.

Then our Lord delivered one of the most potent hand-offs of authority ever known. Do you know what that is? Matthew Chapter 16 - Peter's Confession About Jesus. 13 When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. 18 And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." 20 Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Messiah.

Today's News roundup with Monsignor Charles Pope looks at a new religious voter poll, a Protestant ministry filing a brief in support of Catholic Charities, what Pope Francis had to say about interreligious dialogue, and the future of Notre Dame University. Show Links: Religious Voter Poll & New SCOTUS Brief The Pope & Other Religions by Archbishop Chaput Is Anything Changing at Notre Dame?

Sarah Soto discusses what the youth need, what they are struggling with, and why Christ is the answer.

Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at this coming Sunday's Readings and then digs into headlines including some problems in the Eastern Churches, more trans "tolerance", and the Atlanta Bishops' response to the Apalachee school shooting. Show Links: Atlanta Bishops Respond to Apalachee School Shooting, Calls for Gun Legislation The Lord Gives a Well-Trained Tongue – A Homily for the 23rd Sunday of the Year Chaldean Bishops Not Planning an Apology Ukrainian Orthodox Church must cut ties with Moscow Irish Teacher Jailed for 3rd time for Breaking Court Order after 'Transgender' Dispute

Faith and Works. 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?i 15 If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, 16 and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well," but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?j 17 So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 Indeed someone may say, "You have faith and I have works." Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works. 19 You believe that God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe that and tremble. 20 Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar?k 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works. 23 Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called "the friend of God."l 24 See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by a different route?m 26 For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Monsignor Charles Pope explores some headlines including the Vatican dropping 'BC' for 'BCE', Prophets of Technocracy, Yale's Divinity School forcing students to read from a "spell", and a look at Veils in Church Show Links: Outrage as Vatican drops 'Before Christ' for 'Before Common Era' The Prophets of Technocracy Yale divinity students forced to read from witch's 'spell' at orientation Veils in Church: Style, threat, or testimony?

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Sunday Gospel then digs into headlines including Trump on IVF, 'Missionaries of Evil' in Africa, and a lawsuit against Fr. Thomas Rosica. Show Links: The Love of the Law and the Law of Love -A Homily Trump on IVF and Abortion in Florida African Archbishops vs Missionaries of Evil Lawsuit Against Fr. Thomas Rosica

Sarah Soto continues the conversation with Dr. Daniel Meola about helping young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find transformative healing in Christ. Show Links: LifeGivingWounds.org

The Quest - A Pilgrimage of Faith

Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at recent headlines affecting the church and world including the legal battle over alleged refusal to treat ectopic pregnancy since Dobbs, Rethinking Parish Life, a Canadian pastor found guilty of 'criminal harassment' for expressing his opposition toward a 'drag queen story hour' targeting children, and a priest who is asking Pope Francis to restore his priestly faculties. Show Links: Catholicvote.org/pro-life-responses-ectopic-pregnancies-medical-malpractice-allegations/ Churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/rethinking-parish-life-2/ Lifesitenews.com/opinion/ex-opus-dei-priest-to-pope-francis-i-should-not-be-suspended-for-correcting-your-errors/ Lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-pastor-convicted-of-criminal-harassment-for-protesting-drag-queen-events-targeting-children

Monsignor Charles Pope clears up confusion about what the Church teaches us about the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sarah Soto highlights five key takeaways from Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Show Links: Men, Women and the Mystery of Love Usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/catholic-teaching/theology-of-the-body

Steve Gleason discusses how God made His decision. Joshua made his decision. The disciples made their decision. Have I made mine?

Today we share a talk from Monsignor Charles Pope on "Steps to Better Mental Health". Philippians Chapter 4 Joy and Peace. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! 5 Your kindness* should be known to all. The Lord is near. 6 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. 7 Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.* 9 Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.* Gratitude for the Philippians' Generosity* 10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity. 11 Not that I say this because of need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient. 12 I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. 13 I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me. 14 Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress. 15 You Philippians indeed know that at the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in an account of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16 For even when I was at Thessalonica you sent me something for my needs, not only once but more than once. 17 It is not that I am eager for the gift; rather, I am eager for the profit that accrues to your account. 18 I have received full payment and I abound. I am very well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus, "a fragrant aroma," an acceptable sacrifice,* pleasing to God.l 19 My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.m 20 To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen.n

Sarah Soto asks are if your truth is leading you closer to the Most Holy Trinity or are you being drawn further away? Quid est veritas?

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us understand the coming Sunday Gospel, then explores headlines including the alarming rise of liturgical abuses in Nigeria, the decline of an important convent in Lisieux, and medical advances for 'micro-preemie' babies. Show Links: Blog.adw.org/2018/08/costly-truth-homily-20th-sunday-year/ Pillarcatholic.com/p/nigerias-bishops-decry-alarming-rise Theimaginativeconservative.org/2024/08/crown-jewel-carmelite-convents-failing-john-horvat.html Catholicvote.org/medical-advances-give-micro-preemie-babies-a-good-shot-at-survival-but-many-hospitals-have-yet-to-catch-up/

Sarah Soto is joined by Deacon Bernie Vessa, SOLT on this Assumption of Mary to discuss the Four Marian Dogmas. 1) Divine Motherhood 2) Perpetual Virginity 3) Immaculate Conception 4) The Assumption Show Links: Marian Consecration Retreat

At the little church down the street, they might have some praise, but they won't have biblical worship. Why? Take a listen

Monsignor Charles Pope tackles some headlines, including the decline of trust in our doctors, a court ruling that the work of Catholic Charities is 'non-religious', the "No One Dies Alone" program, and asks, is apostolic work impossible? Show Links: • Catholicvote.org/trust-in-doctors-and-hospitals-plunged-during-covid-but-has-been-dropping-for-decades/ • Catholicvote.org/catholic-charities-challenges-wisconsin-supreme-court-ruling/ • Catholicculture.org/commentary/in-our-day-is-apostolic-work-impossible/ •Blog.adw.org/2019/02/the-angels-and-our-death/ •Catholicvote.org/powerful-no-one-dies-alone-volunteer-on-praying-at-5-year-old-girls-deathbed/

Sarah Soto speaks with YouTuber Alex from the Voice of Reason Channel about the need for Catholics to Evangelize.

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us prepare for the coming Sunday Gospel and then explores some headlines including The Olympics, Archbishop-elect Henning in Boston, and the lack of vocations in Ireland Show Links: https://blog.adw.org/2021/08/believe-what-jesus-says-a-homily-for-the-19th-sunday-of-the-year/ https://catholicvote.org/newly-appointed-boston-archbishop-looks-ahead-at-new-role https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/at-least-12-priests-arrested-in-new https://catholicherald.co.uk/editorial-one-seminarian-for-the-whole-of-dublin/

Sarah Soto speaks with Dr. Daniel Meola about helping young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find transformative healing in Christ. Show Links: LifeGivingWounds.org

Steve Gleason discusses "This battle was decided by a knockout." He did not leave it to the three judges ie; Baal, Ashtaroth, or Ahab

Monsignor Charles Pope discusses the differences in 'brain organization' between Men and Women, Pope Francis' surprise visit to an Amusement Park, the Mental Health Crisis, and how to discern Vatican II. Show Links: Catholicnewsagency.com/news/258495/california-bishops-urge-officials-to-place-homeless-in-mental-health-housing-programs Crisismagazine.com/opinion/vatican-ii-for-better-or-for-worse Catholicnewsagency.com/news/258461/pope-francis-makes-surprise-visit-to-amusement-park Catholicvote.org/new-scientific-research-underscores-male-and-female-differences-in-brain-organization/

Sarah Soto continues our discussion on those Eureka Moments with the Most Blessed Sacrament. What's that moment that you finally understood with awe the beauty of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar?

Monsignor Charles Pope previews this Sunday's Gospel, then touches on some daily news topics including Border Walls, the stats on Church attendance, and Cardinal Gerhard Müller's history with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Show Links: Blog.adw.org/2021/08/come-over-here-where-the-feast-of-the-lord-is-going-on-a-homily-for-the-18th-sunday-of-the-year-2/ Pillarcatholic.com/p/card-mullers-non-renewal-at-ddf-followed Catholicvote.org/missouri-ag-scores-legal-win-over-biden-harris-admin-regarding-border-wall/ Catholicvote.org/statistician-church-attendance-directly-correlated-to-conservative-attitudes/

Sarah Soto discusses the Eucharistic Revival and shares her Eureka Moment with the Most Blessed Sacrament. What's that moment that you finally understood with awe the beauty of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar? Show Links: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/

His homily said, "there are winners and there are losers" Then the silence immediately got loud!

On Today's News Roundup Monsignor Charles Pope discusses a return to schools since last Oct for students in Gaza, A future for the trades in Catholic Schools, Online poll responses to the Synod on Synodality, and a battle for language on abortion ballot pamphlets in Arizona. Show Links: Osvnews.com/2024/07/27/gaza-parish-preps-for-school-year-students-havent-been-in-classroom-since-october/ Pillarcatholic.com/p/new-catholic-trade-school-boasts Catholicnewsagency.com/news/258432/vatican-office-deletes-online-poll-showing-negative-response-to-synod-on-synodality Catholicvote.org/judge-sides-with-arizona-pro-abortion-group-abortion-ballot-pamphlets/

Father Raymond Pendleton of the Diocese of Corpus Christi joins Sarah Soto to talk about Annulments. We take some listener's questions and explain the differences between Divorce, Annulment, Remarriage, and more.

Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on this weekend's Gospel and then moves into our News Roundup. We're discussing Vandalism in DC, a Catholic approach to Gender Dysphoria, and where Abortion is on the Ballot. Show Links: Blog.adw.org/2021/07/what-are-your-five-loaves-and-two-fishes-a-homily-for-the-17th-sunday-of-the-year-2/ Catholicvote.org/vandalism-in-dc-comes-after-biden-harris-admin-rescinded-trumps-protection-of-monuments/ Catholicvote.org/jason-evert-the-catholic-approach-to-gender-dysphoria/ Abortion on the Ballot by State

Sarah Soto welcomes Michelle, better known as @heybeginnerwife on Instagram, to discuss practical advice for your marriage. Show Links: https://www.instagram.com/heybeginnerwife/

Even filled with nostalgia, your old blanket also has some frayed edges. An observation of Jesus Church. You can count on these three things: He gave us a promise. He gave us a reason to trust the promise. He gave us a solution when the fulfillment of the promise looks shaky

Monsignor Charles Pope explores the news of the day about Parental Rights, the recent Eucharistic Congress, the Legion of Christ scandal, and what Catholics should know about Kamala Harris Show Links: Catholicvote.org/president-harris-what-catholics-need-to-know Eucharisticcongress.org/ Apnews.com/article/vatican-legion-pius-xii-abuse-91744e8054aa839647633e1d56372165 Catholicworldreport.com/2024/07/21/california-runs-roughshod-over-parental-rights/

Sarah Soto tells us about how she came back to the Catholic Faith after drifting away.

Kerygma at all believers are call to proclaim.

Don't Drop the Baton Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win...

Monsignor Charles Pope returns to discuss Cafeteria Catholicism

Sarah Soto welcomes Christian Lugo of Lugo's Craft Distillery to discuss this family business and his faith. Show Links: LugosCraftSpirits.com

Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on this Sunday's Gospel and then digs into some headlines affecting the Church including The Knights of Columbus on Rupnik's art, the Synod on Synodality, revising the USCCB's "Faithful Citizenship" document, and more. Show Links: Pillarcatholic.com/p/knights-of-columbus-to-cover-rupnik Pillarcatholic.com/p/syondal-instrumentum-laboris-a-brief Pillarcatholic.com/p/how-the-faithful-citizenship-revisions

Sarah Soto discusses relationships and the important roles that God has created for males and females.

Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at headlines through the lens of faith, including The Church in Nicaragua, a Pro-Life plan post-Dobbs, an Israeli raid against Gaza Catholic school, and another vandalized Parish in VT. Show Links: Catholicvote.org/latin-patriarchate-of-jerusalem-protests-israeli-raid-against-gaza-catholic-school/ Pillarcatholic.com/p/has-the-nicaraguan-church-been-bullied Catholicvote.org/catholic-parish-vandalized-in-vermont/ Church Attacks Tracker Oursundayvisitor.com/after-dobbs-pro-lifers-desperately-need-a-plan/

Sarah Soto discusses how a Greater Good can come out of a Tragedy. She shares her own experience and a few from listeners.

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us look forward to this Sunday's Gospel and then discusses some headlines such as the Freedom Paradox, the Syro-Malabar Liturgy, and the censoring of the Traditional Latin Mass. Show Links: Blog.adw.org/2021/07/poor-preaching-isnt-only-due-to-the-preacher-a-homily-for-the-14th-sunday-of-the-year/ Blog.adw.org/2021/07/a-4th-of-july-meditation-on-the-paradox-that-freedom-can-only-exist-within-limits-3/ Pillarcatholic.com/p/the-day-the-syro-malabar-liturgy Catholicvote.org/french-catholic-magazine-vatican-not-preparing-document-further-restrict-tlm/ Thetimes.com/article/1836658d-5527-49a6-853c-059ddafef12b