A Closer Look

Dr. Tod Worner: ‘What I learned from Evelyn Waugh’, the power of story in teaching life lessons; the rich & diverse landscape of the Catholic faith; reaching the skeptics who hunger to learn about the truth of things; informing the unformed faithful not well catechized.  Barbara Nicolosi: Film highlights and lowlights from current crop of […]

Bishop Donald Hying: ‘Go, and make disciples of all nations’, how do we do that?; ‘take the Gospel to all people’, what’s the best way to share faith with doubters, skeptics?; importance of the Family; building community; the Creed. Peter Breen: Ruling in David Daleiden case in CA court heavily favors Planned Parenthood, punishes Daleiden; […]

Fr. Robert Spitzer: Finding meaning in the universe, purpose in your life; the constant pursuit of happiness (and results of failure to find it); why religion? why be Catholic? ‘why doesn’t God answer urgent prayers and prevent tragedies?’; suffering and our path to heaven; ‘The Essence of Things’ Caller: Anna, if we complain about our […]

Prof. Paul Kengor: President Reagan, Pope John Paul II felt the noblest use of individual freedom was in service to a Divine Plan; the only true freedom is “the freedom to do what we ought as human beings created by God according to his plan”; together they defeated atheistic communism; documentary coming out. Christine Rousselle: […]

William Schmitt: ‘When Headlines Hurt: Do We Have a Prayer?’; Communications to build communion; words as seeds of goodness; listening, not shouting; clarity, not ambiguity; truth, not falsehood; how to turn wait times in public into opportunities to communicate. Tim and Pat Von Dohlen: St. John Paul II Life Center daily mission, offering women true […]

Justin Fatica: ‘Hard As Nails Ministry’ takes ‘You’re Amazing Experience’ on the road across America in a unique spiritual encounter like Billy Graham Crusade or Martin Luther King rally; special Catholic evangelization mission to bring Christ to the world and show people the power of God’s love. Fr. Peter Cameron: Hard As Nails Ministry Chaplain […]

Michael New: Update from the Daleiden trial; jury is hard to read, unfortunately undercover videos were not shown in court however 20/20 video of fetal tissue procurement was shown. A fair case was made. Peter Breen: David Daleiden legal counsel reports from California court on hearings, case background and arguments, defense team closing arguments; sights, […]

Ed Morrissey: Impeachment hearings begin, are Americans paying attention? Are politicians paying attention to Americans’ concerns?; roundup of other news.  Terry Beatley: Dr. Bernard Nathanson’s strong message of the ‘Catholic Strategy’ being key to building the abortion movement, and how its reversal now can help Catholics bring a quicker end to abortion.

Montse Alvarado, Becket: Restricting, denying religious freedom hurts children, elderly, most vulnerable people in need of Catholic/Christian social services; National Adoption Month focus on protecting religious freedom, supporting those saving children’s lives, helping them flourish; moral social policy. and/or  Uju Ekeocha: Traveling the world to speak truth clearly on abortion, counter lies about women’s rights […]

Msgr. Stuart Swetland: Veterans Day, how Catholics understand the mission of military services and why we honor those who serve; Fr. Emil Kapaun, Fr. Vincent Capodanno, military chaplaincy; USCCB open General Assembly, pray for our bishops and keep them in your prayers. Fr. Chris Alar: Love and Mercy Faustina; what made this film top the […]

Dr. Michael Kurek: The Sound of Beauty: A Classical Composer on Music in the Spiritual life; psychology of our perception of music, how music speaks to the mind, emotions and spirit; even atheists can recognize the spiritual component in music. https://www.ignatius.com/The-Sound-of-Beauty-P3352.aspx Dr. Carrie Gress: Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday; the language […]

Alan Migliorato: The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter; helping overworked, out-of-touch fathers become firm but gentle leaders of their homes; how to repair damaged relationships with daughters, wives; 7 things to do to be a manly man. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/manly-art-of-raising-a-daughter Lisa Wheeler: Foster care and adoptive mother raises awareness of need for helping women make fundamental […]

Timothy Gordon: Catholic Republic: Why America Will Perish Without Rome; America’s founders relied on Aquinas and early Jesuits and secretly held Catholic views about politics and nature, though almost all were Protestant; Catholic principles can turn social/political/cultural erosion around. Abby Johnson: Box of Joy Ambassador reports great success of annual giving ministry, far exceeding 2019 […]

Luke Goodrich: Free to Believe: The Battle over Religious Liberty in America; how churches, ministry leaders, faith based schools & businesses can protect their religious freedom in hope instead of fear; why religious freedom matters, a theological understanding. Sr. John Dominic: ‘All Things Culture’, Dominican Sisters of Mary continue popular conversation with Amy Grant, Grammy […]

Dr. Paul Kengor: The Divine Plan for Ronald Reagan and John Paul II; both men believed atheistic communism was an evil to be defeated by liberating and ennobling people, recognizing human dignity; documentary on unique roles Pope and President played in fall of communism premieres this week. Msgr. Stuart Swetland: Firsthand account of interacting with […]