Today’s topics: The Joy of the Gospel and Pope Francis on Preaching Summary of today’s show: Homilies and preaching were a surprise component of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) last fall, but his practical words of advice and explanation occupy a substantial portion of the document. Fr. Michael Harrington […]
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The Joy of the Gospel and Pope Francis on Preaching: Program #0677 for Friday, February 28, 2014
Vatican Secretariat of the Economy; Consistory; Benedict’s Resignation Anniversary; Papal Visit?; Episcopal Vicar: Program #0676 for Thursday, February 27, 2014
February 27, 2014
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Today’s topics: Vatican Secretariat of the Economy; Consistory; Benedict’s Resignation Anniversary; Papal Visit?; Episcopal Vicar Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including the historic change at the Vatican when Pope Francis created the new Secretariat of […]
2014 Catholic Appeal for the Archdiocese of Boston: Program #0675 for Wednesday, February 26, 2014
February 26, 2014
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Today’s topics: 2014 Catholic Appeal for the Archdiocese of Boston Summary of today’s show: The annual Catholic Appeal provides the primary means of support to the Central Ministries of the Archdiocese of Boston. Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne are joined by Mary Doorley of the archdiocese’s development office; Andrea Alberti, director of campus ministry at […]
Eleanor McCullen: Program #0674 for Tuesday, February 25, 2014
February 25, 2014
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Today’s topics: Eleanor McCullen Summary of today’s show: Eleanor McCullen has become a household name because of her role in the US Supreme Court case McCullen v. Coakley, challenging the constitutionality of Massachusetts’ abortion clinic buffer zone law, but as she tells Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor, she has a compelling testimony to share, […]
Making the Case for Life: Program #0672 for Friday, February 21, 2014
February 21, 2014
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Today’s topics: Making the Case for Life Summary of today’s show: Abortion is perhaps the most divisive issue in American life today and Trent Horn joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss his new DVD “Making the Case for Life”, in which he shows how we can all talk about abortion, not just […]
Cardinals advise Pope; Pope renews Passport; Confession; Pope on Marriage; Bishop Deeley; Episcopal Vicar; Pilgrimages: Program #0671 for Thursday, February 20, 2014
February 20, 2014
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Today’s topics: Cardinals advise Pope; Pope renews Passport; Confession; Pope on Marriage; Bishop Deeley; Episcopal Vicar; Pilgrimages Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry discussed the news headlines of the week, including recommendations from the Council of Cardinals to Pope Francis; the Pope […]
The Father of the Family: Program #0670 for Wednesday, February 19, 2014
February 19, 2014
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Today’s topics: The Father of the Family Summary of today’s show: Becoming a good father isn’t just a trick of biology and it’s not just about biological fathers, according to Clayton Barbeau, author of the classic book “The Father of the Family”. He joins Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams to discuss how Christ calls […]
Fr. Thomas Stegman, SJ: Program #0669 for Tuesday, February 18, 2014
February 18, 2014
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Today’s topics: Fr. Thomas Stegman, SJ Summary of today’s show: On location at St. John’s Seminary, Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor welcome Fr. Thomas Stegman, a Jesuit on the faculty of Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, to discuss his background growing up in Nebraska, how he came to his vocation, the ministry […]
101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: Program #0668 for Friday, February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
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Today’s topics: 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage Summary of today’s show: On Valentine’s Day, it’s appropriate to look at the book “101 Tips for a Happier Marriage”, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes. They join Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss the book’s tips that offer simple ways for couples […]
Catholic Bioethics with MC Sullivan: Program #0667 for Wednesday, February 12, 2014
February 12, 2014
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Today’s topics: Catholic bioethics in the news Summary of today’s show: MC Sullivan returned for her regular visit to discuss with Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams bioethical and medical issues in the news from a Catholic perspective, including recent cases of pregnant women declared brain dead being kept on medical support equipment; palliative sedation […]
February 28, 2014
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