The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: Catholic Charismatic Renewal and Congress Summary of today’s show: We begin today remembering Peter Williams, CYO Athletic Director for the Archdiocese, who passed away on Friday. He joined us on the show on February 29, 2012. Then Alvaro Soares and Vincent Cerasuolo of the Office of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal joined Scot and […]

Today’s topics: Virtue-based Collaboration for Parishes Summary of today’s show: As the Archdiocese of Boston enters fully into the Disciples in Mission pastoral plan, Fr. Bob Connors of St. Patrick’s in Watertown joins Scot Landry, Fr. Mark O’Connell and Fr. Paul Soper to discuss the idea of virtue-based collaboration between parishes working together. The parishes […]

Today’s topics: Peace Vigil in Brighton and Rome; Pope Francis writing letters to the editor, on the phone, and driving in the Vatican; New encyclical on poverty coming? Summary of today’s show: Our panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, and Gregory Tracy consider the news headlines of the week, including the vigils for peace held […]

Today’s topics: Brazilian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Boston Summary of today’s show: The community of Brazilians in the Boston area is the largest in the world outside of Brazil and the Brazilian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Boston cares for the spiritual needs of this primarily Catholic community. Fr. Michael Harrington of the Office […]

Today’s topics: Improving communication in and support for Catholic parishes Summary of today’s show: Communicating the faith has taken many forms over the millennia and today effective Catholic parishes use every form of media available: print, broadcast, and online. Terry Poplava of Our Sunday Visitor joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss how […]

Today’s topics: Choosing the Right College and Affording It, Too Summary of today’s show: College tuitions are higher than ever and students are graduating with more debt than ever, while prospects for careers are dimmer. John Zmirak, editor of “Choosing the Right College”, talks with Scot Landry about how Catholic parents should choose which colleges […]

Today’s topics: Seminarian Profile: Jeffrey Archer Summary of today’s show: Jeffrey Archer was a leading a challenging and rewarding life in business consulting, managing elite teams and traveling widely, when he answered the Lord’s call to the vocation of the priesthood. A missionary trip to Haiti was the catalyst for his recognition that his heart […]

Today’s topics: Headlines of the Week: Immigration; Red Mass; Vatican Secretariat; Vigil for Peace Summary of today’s show: Our usual panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including Cardinal Seán’s letter on immigration reform; the upcoming Red Mass of the Boston Catholic Lawyers Guild […]

Today’s topics: Transformed in Love Marriage Preparation Program Summary of today’s show: Under the leadership of Cardinal Seán, Stephen and Kari Colella, along with more than 40 other contributors, have developed a brand-new marriage preparation program for Catholic couples. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams discuss the program with the Colellas and how it is […]

Today’s topics: Immigration and the American and Catholic Ideal Summary of today’s show: As Congress returns to Washington and takes up the political football of immigration reform, Cardinal Seán has written to parishioners in Boston asking them to get involved in the debate from a moral standpoint. In addition, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles […]