The Quest

This 4th of July we bring up a collection of homilies for Independence Day with a little patriotic music mixed in. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

There is something that occurs each and every day with each and every one of us. We are all practicing something. Whatever it is that I am practicing, I am getting better at. The good and the bad.

Monsignor Charles Pope looks at headlines affecting the Church and the world. A Vatican Budget Black Hole, USCCB cuts to CCHD, new policy on Tattoos and Piercings, Cardinal O'Malley on Rupnik's Art, and the controversy surrounding an Austrian statue of Our Lady. Show Links: Lifesitenews.com/news/usccb-announces-cuts-to-controversial-cchd-program-that-gives-money-to-left-wing-groups Catholicherald.co.uk/vatican-issues-strict-new-rules-for-employees-from-tattoos-and-piercings-to-cohabitation Ncregister.com/commentaries/cardinal-o-malley-speaks-clearly-on-father-rupnik-art Washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/02/vatican-austria-linz-mary-sculpture Pillarcatholic.com/p/vatican-budget-black-hole-swallows

Monsignor Charles Pope preps us for this Sunday's Gospel, then addresses headlines in the Church and the world. Oklahoma's bible integration in schools, the decline of German Catholics, the closing down of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and more. Show Links: https://catholicvote.org/oklahoma-mandates-bible-integration-in-school-curriculums https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/more-than-400000-leave-church-in https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/paprocki-sunset-cchd-campaign-for

Sarah digs into the meaning of Discipleship with our guest Mauricio Romero. He explains the L.A.W.S of accompaniment

This weekend we have the Dual Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Peter and Paul lived and died as the twin giants for one Church…and yes on ONE feast day. They are the two spiritual heavyweights who shouldered the Truth of Christ and The Truth of the Church. They were Ali and Frazier. They were Foreman and Norton. They were Tyson and Holyfield…If you are not a fight fan, just know they together are the Jonathan and David of the Old Testament.

Monsignor Charles Pope digs into Current Headlines through the lens of the Faith, including but not limited to Requiring the Draft for Women, Men & Families, Government oversight in Homeschooling, and new research on belief in the True Presence. Show Links: https://catholicvote.org/catholicvote-opposes-senate-bill-requiring-women-to-register-for-the-draft/ https://catholicvote.org/new-research-young-men-need-united-families/ https://catholicvote.org/popular-science-magazine-calls-for-government-oversight-of-homeschooling/ https://catholicvote.org/vinea-research-findings-contradict-pew-on-belief-eucharist/

Sarah tackles Catholic Dating - the good, the bad, & the potential scandals

Today Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at the scripture readings for this coming Sunday then dives into some topics in the news this week including Archbishop Vigano and the Latin Mass at the Eucharistic Revival... Show Links: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/vigano-charged-with-schism-calls https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-traditional-latin-mass-third https://catholicvote.org/louisiana-first-state-requires-ten-commandments-dispalyed-public-schools/

Sarah discusses how Catholic women can keep their wedding vows in day-to-day life.

"He that endures to the End Will Be Saved" Could that be a time loophole? How about "he that endures through today (spiritually) will be saved?" So how about our discipline, where is our physical, mental, emotional fitness, and especially our devotional fitness? St. Paul references boxers and athletes as examples of pushing through difficulties… this does not mean that elite Catholic athletes necessarily have high devotional fitness… however, discipline in one or two areas can help translate to a committed spiritual life.

Monsignor Pope discusses recent headlines including judges stopping new Title IX changes in some states, a petition on Judge Aloitos, a change of leadership at Stubenville, and more. Show Links: https://catholicvote.org/kentucky-court-protects-states-from-biden-admins-title-ix-changes/ https://catholicvote.org/leftist-christian-group-circulates-petition-demanding-alitos-resignation/m5MA4hPMBC4fmagOKaWPL0o9dJa2CEauxrFPlis2Tv5UnQ8IErHw https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/bradley-out-as-steubenville-administrator https://stream.org/what-a-tangled-web-we-weave-because-gay-people-cannot-conceive

Sarah interviews Fr. Scott Giuliani of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity to discuss his faith, vocation story, and work in Belize. #Catholic #GRNonline #SacredHeartOfJesus #Vocation #Belize #SOLT Show Links: https://www.soltfme.org/

Monsignor Charles Pope discussed the importance of Catholic Radio, headlines, and more... #Catholic #GRNonline #SacredHeartOfJesus #Vocation #Almsgiving Show Links: https://www.ncregister.com/news/sacred-heart-of-jesus-vatican-news-rupnik-art https://catholicvote.org/pro-environment-legal-precedents-impact-chemical-abortion-case-outcome-scotus/ https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/massive-parish-theft-calls-for-more

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us prepare for this weekend's readings and then digs into some recent headlines of interest. #Catholic #GRNonline #SacredHeartOfJesus #Vocation #Pronouns New Links: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-francis-reportedly-tells-homosexual-man-thrown-out-of-seminary-go-forward-with-your-vocation/ https://thefederalist.com/2024/06/04/the-abortion-industry-owes-its-success-to-the-proliferation-of-feminism/ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/louisiana-legislature-passes-bill-to-require-legal-names-pronouns-in-public-schools/ https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/eucharistic-pilgrimage-aims-to-avoid

Sarah Soto juxtaposes "Pride Month" and the month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. #Catholic #GRNonline #SacredHeartOfJesus #Pride #June

Milk and honey are often used in the Old Testament to describe a full life. It describes a plentiful life, and it describes a joyful life. In geometry, the quickest way between two points is a straight line…well then Obedience is the quickest way to joy. You know what else? Joy can help keep people away from the oncologist, the psychiatrist, and even the divorce lawyer. #Catholic #GRNonline #SacredHeartOfJesus #Joy

Monsignor Pope discusses some recent headlines including the Pope on Gossip, Jordon Peterson on "Pride Month", covering up Fr Rupnik's mosaics, 6 feet distancing, abortion pills poisoning our water, and more #Catholic #GRNonline #SacredHeartOfJesus #Fauci #JordonPeterson New Links: https://substack.com/redirect/86b0674c-67bd-437c-a334-3e5a2a1556c1 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-gossip-womens-thing-b2554612.html https://www.foxnews.com/media/dr-jordan-peterson-airs-pride-month-grievances-says-celebration-sexuality-named-cardinal-sin https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fauci-admits-covid-era-social-distancing-rule-likely-not-based-on-any-data/ https://catholicvote.org/lawmakers-press-bidens-epa-about-risks-of-abortion-pill-to-the-water-supply/

On today's episode, Monsignor Pope discusses, "Does God Harden Human Hearts?" #Catholic #GRNonline Show Resource: https://blog.adw.org/2024/05/what-does-it-mean-when-scripture-says-that-god-hardens-certain-human-hearts/

On today's episode, Sarah welcomes Ellen Mitchell from the FertilityCare Center of Forth Worth. She will explain Naprotechnology, the Creighton model, and more. #Catholic #GRNonline #FertilityCareFW #Naprotechnology #NFP ​ ​Show Links: https://www.fertilitycarecenterfw.com/

When we hear the word purge, it brings to mind a thorough cleaning, getting rid of stuff, and thinning down possessions Another direction taken when hearing that word brings thoughts of those who have suffered emotionally and have led to an eating disorder… HOWEVER, Heb 9:14, which is one of our readings this coming Sunday, brings a very intriguing way to see one of the benefits of the blood of Jesus; that being our "...conscience is purged from dead works"! #Catholic #PopeFrancis #GRNonline #Purge #BloodOfJesus

On today's show, Msgr Charles Pope explores some recent headlines in the Church and the world including the Pope's latest comments on seminaries, whether Harrison Butker has any regrets, a new Abortion Pill classification in LA, and an update on the Veteran who beheaded a satanic statue in Iowa. #Catholic #PopeFrancis #GRNonline #HarrisonButker #AbortionPills #BeheadingBaphomet ​ ​Show Links: https://catholicvote.org/pope-francis-uses-deprecating-slang-to-complain-about-the-high-number-of-gay-men-in-italian-seminaries/ https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/25/harrison-butker-commencement-address-reaction-regina-caeli-academy-nashville-tennessee/ https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/25/jeff-landry-louisiana-abortion-pill-law-mifepristone-misoprostol/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/navy-reserve-veteran-pleads-guilty-beheading-satanic-statue-iowa-state-capitol

Sarah speaks with Greg from Saintwave Apparel about his faith, clothing brand, & Memes. Show links: https://www.instagram.com/saintwave.33ad https://www.etsy.com/shop/saintwave

On today's show, Msgr Charles Pope takes a look at what Pope Francis had to say on his recent 60 Minutes interview. Was there clarity on topics important to the Church and the world? How was it received by American Catholics? #Catholic #PopeFrancis #GRNonline #60Minutes ​Show Links: www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-interview-60-minutes-transcript/ www.ncregister.com/commentaries/pope-francis-and-60-minutes-de-souza www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39ehJKZLDYriday May 24, 2024

On today's show, Sarah Soto gives some history of Blessed Carlo Acutis and navigating some of the challenging circumstances parents of teens and young adults run into. #Catholic #GRNonline #BlCarloAcutis

On today's episode, Steve Gleason discusses the 15-second exchange between St. Peter and Jesus. Why it is not something to be considered lightly. The purity and potency of this moment had been brewing for ions past and would continue for future ions. #Catholic #GRNonline #ActsOfTheApostles

On today's episode, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses how Christians have the same right as any other group to be part of the national conversation. Our goal is to commend the Gospel message, with its entire moral vision to the conscience of everyone, with the hope that we can reach some or all. #Catholic #GRNonline #HarrisonButker https://blog.adw.org/2024/05/harrison-butkers-commencement-address-is-a-necessary-part-of-our-national-conversation/ https://www.ncregister.com/news/harrison-butker-speech-at-benedictine

On today's episode, Sarah Soto is joined by Mauricio Romeo to discuss the importance of Catholic Fatherhood... #Catholic #GRNonline #Fatherhood

On today's episode -North Texas Executive Director Dave Palmer asks the question, "Why do we need to study philosophy and have you ever learned it?" #Catholic #GRNonline #Philosophy #HarrisonButker

On today's episode -Sarah speaks with Deacon Ken Dawson from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity about the SOLT Family Mission Experience - families making short, impactful trips together to serve in their various missions. #Catholic #GRNonline #SOLT #FamilyMission Show links: https://soltfme.org

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On today's episode, your Wednesday host, Steve Gleason, speaks about how to talk about salvation history and how an encounter with Christ is a heart changer.

Monsignor Charles Pope returns to discuss Cafeteria Catholicism...

Today's episode is an encore presentation. This day was the day of the eclipse and Sarah Soto spoke about having love during in the light of the cross.

Today's episode is an encore presentation of Msgr. Charles Pope episode on What's at stake in living a mediocre life based on the book called "Why do they stay", specifically focused on Catholics and Christians that don't are basically Cafeteria Catholics. Why do they stay Catholic? Msgr. Pope goes over this question and much more.

Today's episode is an encore presentation. Sarah speaks about why we have crosses in the Christian life and why God allows suffering in our lives.

Today's episode is an encore presentation from holy week. Steve Gleason talks about having a perspective of joy during carrying heavy crosses.

On this episode with your Tuesday host, Msgr. Charles Pope, talks about what the arrest of St. Paul at Philippi teach a sometimes timid Church.

A Life Lived Joyfully. On this episode with your Monday host, Sarah Soto, talks about the Birds and the Bees from a Catholic perspective.

On this episode with your Friday host, Msgr. Charles Pope takes a look at the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 14:21-27) and see the true path of priests, teachers, and leaders in the Church. Four steps are prescribed for our consideration. The Apostles went forth announcing, admonishing, appointing, and accounting.

Welcome to A Life Lived Joyfully, with your Thursday host, Sarah Soto. On today's episode, Sarah talks about the differences between Men and Women and how the love.

On today's episode, your Wednesday host, Steve Gleason discusses if we did a poll of 1000 Catholics and 1000 non-Catholics, non-denominational church folks and asked a certain question, I wonder what the stats would reveal.

Today's episode is an encore presentation of one of Msgr. Charles Pope's mailbag editions from his column on Our Sunday Visitor.

On today's episode, your Monday host, Sarah Soto talks about parenting.

On today's episode of A Life Lived Joyfully, Your Friday host, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses how during the tempest storms and temptations of our life, Jesus Christ will be there, if we focus on him.

On today's episode, your Thursday host, Sarah Soto, discusses way in which we can avoid being judgmental and critical toward others and how building the virtue of charity, can help us achieve it.