What should a vegetarian do on days of abstinence from meat?
There are certain days during the year that Catholics abstain from consuming meat, and some people do this every Friday or when fasting for a ... Read more
Creating Ripples of Hope
St. Teresa of Calcutta once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across waters to create many ripples.” This illustration ... Read moreHow to fast and ideas for fasting alternatives
As Relevant Radio begins the Ember Days Devotion of fasting and prayer, we invite you to join us in this time of penance for the ... Read moreJoin the Ember Days devotion: prayer for the victims and the Church
Relevant Radio® invites you to join us in the Ember Days devotion over the next 12 months “to fast and pray for healing of the victims ... Read moreWhen a Pregnant Mother Receives the Eucharist Does It Affect Her Unborn Baby?
Pregnancy is a beautiful time, during which there is both a physical and emotional bond formed between mother and baby. Nutrients are transferred from the ... Read more
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Is It Possible to be Sensitive and Masculine?
Masculinity is a big topic in our society today. As we seek to discover what a healthy masculinity looks like, many are asking: are men ...Is It Harder to be Catholic Today?
After a summer of scandal, many Catholics are still reeling and waiting to see what Church leaders will do to restore trust and credibility in ...Hurricane Florence: What It’s Like to Evacuate Your Home
Hurricane Florence is due to hit the Carolinas today, and more than one million people have evacuated the coastal areas that are likely to be ...
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Holy Purity is the remedy: a message from Fr. Rocky
In the midst of the storm, I want to encourage all Relevant Radio associates and listeners to promote a culture of sexual integrity, not just ...Sunday Gospel: Who Do You Say That I Am?
In today’s reading from the Gospel of Mark, Jesus asks His disciples an important question: Who do you say that I am? Peter responds by ...Reflecting on Our Lady’s sorrows
At the Cross her station keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping, close to Jesus to the last, begins the Stabat Mater Dolorosa, a beautiful hymn ...Why the Church (and the World) Needs Deacons
Do you have a deacon at your parish? Deacons play a beautiful and important role in the Church, but many people don’t know much about ...Nation watches, prays as Carolinas face Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall in the Carolinas early Friday, the nation watches with bated breath, praying that all lives and property will be protected. ...U.S. Bishops Meet with Pope Francis to Discuss Abuse Crisis
This morning at the Vatican, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop Jose Gomez, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, and Msgr. Brian Bransfield met with Pope Francis to discuss the ...Keeping Your Spiritual House Strong
Have you ever had a conversion experience, or an encounter with the Lord where you recommitted to growth in your spiritual life, but then your ...Pope calls meeting of world’s bishops on sexual abuse prevention
Pope Francis met with the Council of Cardinals at the Vatican from September 10 to 12. According to a statement released by the Holy See ...Are we culpable for aiding someone in sin?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you knowingly or unknowingly aided someone in committing sin? Sometimes we are caught off guard and ...3 Ways to Keep the Love Alive in Your Marriage
Marriage is a great gift. It helps us love, serve, and grow in ways that no other relationship can, and it is a beautiful image ...Is it a sin to leave Mass after Communion?
We’re told to arrive at Mass on time and stay until the very end, but have you ever had to leave Mass early? Did you ...Does God Always Answer Our Prayers?
Prayer is a foundational part of the life of a Christian. It is how we maintain and deepen our relationship with the Lord, and so ...