The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: The Dignity, Gifts, and Mission of Women Summary of today’s show: March is women’s history month in the US and Pat Gohn joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to talk about the unique contribution of Catholic women and how the Church’s teachings highlight the blessed dignity, beautiful gifts, and bodacious mission of […]

Today’s topics: The Sacrament of Confession Summary of today’s show: The Sacrament of Confession is everyone’s favorite sacrament, or it should be, according to Fr. Chip Hines and Fr. Chris O’Connor, who discuss the sacrament and how it brings about healing of our relationship with God and with one another. They also talk about common […]

Today’s topics: The Catechism of Hockey Summary of today’s show: Sports is often compared to religion, especially in Boston, but Alyssa Bormes in her new book “The Catechism of Hockey” shows how much one sport and the Catholic Church have in common faith. She joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli, along with Boston Bruins […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Today’s topics: St. Peter’s Bones Summary of today’s show: For 2,000 years the bones of St. Peter were believed to be buried under the Vatican basilica that bears his name, but until the latter half of the 20th century no one really knew for sure. Author Thomas Craughwell explores this archeological and faith mystery in […]

Today’s topics: Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools Office Summary of today’s show: To finish Catholic Schools Week, Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines welcome Mary Moran, Chris Flieger, and Jim Walsh of the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese to discuss the ministry of Catholic schools throughout the year and the opportunity to highlight that […]

Today’s topics: Catholic Schools Week: Lowell Catholic High School Summary of today’s show: Lowell Catholic High School is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and during Catholic Schools Week, Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines are joined by Maryellen DeMarco, the principal; Nicole Sharpe, dean of advancement; and Adrian Lambert, a senior, to talk about […]

Today’s topics: Supreme Court Challenge to Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Summary of today’s show: Fr. Eric Cadin and Philip Moran are a plaintiff and lawyer, respectively, in a lawsuit filed against Massachusetts’ law and now before the US Supreme Court that sets up a “buffer zone” around abortion clinics that silences pro-life speech. They join […]