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This week, we bring you the story of two brothers ordained to the priesthood on the same day; a young woman talks about God’s call to enter a religious life— and His call for her to leave a few years later; and a life and dating coach helping single, Catholic women who feel stuck. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/god-chose-to-call-us-the-story-of-two-brothers-ordained-catholic-priests-on-the-same-day-82640 http://www.pauline.org/ https://www.femininegeniuscoaching.com/

The persecution of Christians is by no means confined to the Middle East. In Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, to be a Christian means to suffer regular threats of violence, kidnapping, torture, and even death. In this episode, we bring you the voices of Nigerian Catholics who want the world to know— and to care— about the brutal persecution they face every day. This is the last in a three-episode series on Christian persecution. Shownotes: www.aciafrica.org https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/more-than-600-nigerian-christians-killed-in-2020-new-report-says-65880 https://www.aciafrica.org/news/1810/40-day-prayer-for-god-to-save-nigeria-announced-to-end-on-eve-of-independence-day https://www.aciafrica.org/tag/michael-nnadi https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-to-report-on-christian-persecution-in-nigeria-42564 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/islamic-militants-kidnap-hundreds-in-raid-on-nigerian-town-41775 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/conference-highlights-forgotten-persecuted-christians-43167 http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/ https://www.churchinneed.org/ https://indefenseofchristians.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR5zW_-wptU&feature=youtu.be

Now more than ever, Christianity is at risk of disappearing from the Middle East. This week on CNA Newsroom, we bring you the stories of Middle Eastern Christians who are peacefully standing their ground to protect their homeland, their people, and their faith. This is the second in a three-episode series on Christian persecution. Shownotes: https://nasarean.org/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Disappearing-People/Stephen-M-Rasche/9781642932034 https://www.churchinneed.org/ https://indefenseofchristians.org/ http://hungaryhelps.gov.hu/en/ https://www.churchinneed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Report-on-Christianity-in-northern-Iraq.pdf https://www.wsj.com/articles/iraqi-christians-are-still-waiting-mr-pence-1528413035

In early August, something happened in Lebanon that no one expected— a massive explosion destroyed many of the city’s predominantly Christian neighborhoods. Lebanon is known as a place where Christians and Muslims live together in relative peace. What will happen next? Later in the show, Rome Correspondent Hannah Brockhaus brings us the story of St. Charbel— a saint many believe can serve as a peaceful link between Christians and Muslims. This is the first in a three-episode series on the worldwide persecution of Christians. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-lebanon-57609 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-leader-outlines-vision-for-lebanon-as-the-switzerland-of-the-east-59966 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-scholar-the-west-cannot-afford-to-abandon-lebanon-88821 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-needs-us-catholic-help-now-bishops-say-99578 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charbel-makhlouf-534 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-turns-to-st-charbel-51853 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-man-finds-hand-of-providence-in-mystical-experience-91640 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/report-around-the-world-260-million-christians-face-persecution-33304 https://philosproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LEBANON_Past-Challenges-Present-Calamities-Future-Prospects.pdf https://www.just-help.org/c/relieffund https://www.beitelbaraka.org/

The return to school looks a little different this fall. We talk with some Catholic schools about how they’re approaching in-person and distance education. Then, homeschooling veterans discuss what new homeschoolers can expect. Show notes: https://denvercatholicschools.com/parents/st-isidore-catholic-curriculum/ https://ace.nd.edu/academies/ https://www.setonhome.org/ https://hslda.org/about https://www.hwsa.net/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/is-homeschooling-dangerous-parents-former-students-respond-to-harvard-professor-72103

Ever wonder if you’ll see your pet in heaven? We bring the question to two theologians. St. Philip Neri is remembered for founding oratories, but he also loved animals and had a few pets of his own. Two priests share how their furry companions have helped them in their vocations. Show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDI0vn83Y-g

CNA Newsroom is going on summer vacation! We’ll be back in six weeks. But before we go, share a six-pack with us. Six segments - all about the 4th of July. This episode originally aired in July 2019. Show notes: frassatiusa.org/ www.amazon.com/Charles-Carroll-C…&s=gateway&sr=8-1 eppc.org/ www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/rebuil…ilica-75959

The story of Jim McNulty, a Catholic who was held hostage in 2010 at the Discovery Network headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Jim developed post-traumatic stress disorder after the incident. He founded a Catholic support group for other victims of trauma. Show notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/02/us/02discovery.html https://www.theupperroomptsd.org/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525

Dr. Francis Collins of the NIH talks about the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, and his Christian faith. Does the Catholic Church oppose science? A chemist shares her conversion story. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/nih-head-francis-collins-wins-templeton-prize-for-witness-to-faith-and-science-60291 https://www.amazon.com/Language-God-Scientist-Presents-Evidence/dp/1416542744 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586177915?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1586177915&linkCode=xm2&tag=chrikaczhomep-20 https://stacytrasancos.com/

Hear the inspiring stories of Sr. Thea Bowman and Fr. Augustus Tolton. Show notes: https://www.fspa.org/content/about/sister-thea-bowman https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/sr-thea-bowmans-cause-for-canonization-could-open-at-us-bishops-meeting-82957 https://www.amazon.com/Theas-Song-Life-Thea-Bowman/dp/1570759626 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fr-augustus-tolton-former-african-american-slave-advances-toward-sainthood-24806

Black Catholics react to the death of George Floyd, give advice for how Catholics can respond in faith and hope, and talk about their own experiences of racism. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-death-of-george-floyd-minnesota-catholics-pray-for-justice-92907 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/black-catholics-urge-prayer-change-after-floyd-killing-and-riots-12518 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/minneapolis-archbishop-priests-join-in-prayerful-george-floyd-protest-94232 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/racial-justice-is-a-pro-life-issue-says-leading-pro-life-legislator-56192 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/george-floyds-death-shows-need-for-sanctity-of-life-police-training-researcher-says-37676

Hear the stories of people whose lives took a dramatic and unexpected turn from what they were before— and often became better than those people could ever have imagined. Show notes: https://jenniferfulwiler.com/jen-fulwiler/ http://iwasinprison.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/st-augustine-bishop-calls-for-end-to-florida-death-penalty-39039 https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-37-true-facts-about-the-lion-of-munster https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-25-his-name-was-kendrick-castillo https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-46-borderlands https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-55-and-after-8-days https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-24-seventy-times-seven

It has been 5 years since Pope Francis published his encyclical, Laudato si’. A lot of people still think about it as the pope’s encyclical about recycling, air conditioning, or global warming. Pope Francis does write about those things, but his encyclical includes much, much more. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/laudato-si-atlanta-archdioceses-sustainability-efforts-5-years-on-22099 https://www.shared-x.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-caring-for-creation-means-caring-for-your-brother-and-sister-60815 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/to-fight-human-trafficking-one-of-pope-francis-core-commitments-36763 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bishops-urge-doj-to-confront-the-porn-industry-protect-porns-victims-61646

On May 18, 1920, in a town southwest of Krakow, Poland, Karol Jozef Wojtyla was born. Biographer George Weigel and a former Swiss Guard detail the legacy of this great pope. An Italian mountaineer talks about the years he spent skiing and hiking with St. John Paul II. Then, the story of the time an Iowa farmer invited the pope to visit his state — and the pope did! http://www.iservedasaint.com/ https://www.amazon.com/City-Saints-Pilgrimage-John-Krak%C3%B3w/dp/0553418904 https://www.tanbooks.com/secret-life-of-john-paul-ii-2189.html https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/09/25/pope-john-paul-ii-iowa-40-years-later-historic-visit-1979-des-moines-living-history-farms-catholic/2211354001/

We share three stories of pilgrimages with unexpected outcomes. A group travels to the Holy Land as the coronavirus reaches pandemic levels; a proposal gone wrong on the Camino de Santiago; and a life-changing accident on a pro-life pilgrimage across the United States. Show notes: https://www.crossroadswalk.org/ https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-37-true-facts-about-the-lion-of-munster https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-25-his-name-was-kendrick-castillo https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-46-borderlands https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-55-and-after-8-days https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-24-seventy-times-seven