The Feast of the Guardian Angels
When I was in 4th grade, Sister Lydia told us to be sure to make room on the seat of our desks for our Guardian Angels. She was reinforcing the Catholic belief that everyone has a Guardian Angel. Referring to these Angels, the Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “From its beginning until death, human...Continue reading→
Pope Leo on Jesus’ Love in the Midst of Suffering
Image via Adam Jan Figel / Shutterstock. Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha joins John Morales for Relevant in Rome, where she reports on the Holy Father’s recent General Audience – which centered around Jesus’ Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Pope Leo XIV held his Wednesday General Audience inside Paul VI Hall because of significant heat...Continue reading→
Why They Mock “Thoughts and Prayers”
Secular figures mock the phrase “thoughts and prayers” for several reasons. Some do not understand prayer. To them, prayer is nothing more than wishful thinking or a sentimental slogan. When they hear “thoughts and prayers,” they perceive it as a meaningless platitude and, in truth, it often is, when repeated reflexively without any real prayer...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV: Christ Shows Us Love Conquers Fear
On Morning Air, Ashley Noronha joined John Morales to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s catechesis from his Wednesday general audience on August 27. The Holy Father turned our attention to the Passion of Christ, particularly the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, where the Lord’s fear and loneliness revealed the depth of His humanity. Even...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV: Reject the Voice of Death, Choose Life
On the Feast of the Assumption, Pope Leo XIV delivered a homily that urged the faithful to recognize Mary’s courageous “yes” as the model for Christian discipleship. Speaking in Rome, the Holy Father reminded the Church that while death continues to cast its shadow, God’s life-giving love breaks through whenever His people choose trust, forgiveness,...Continue reading→
Pope Leo on Judas: Betrayal, Freedom, and the Call to Repentance
At a recent general audience, Pope Leo turned to one of the most haunting moments in the Gospel: the betrayal of Jesus at the Last Supper. Reflecting on Mark 14, the Holy Father pointed to the words that unsettled the apostles when Christ said, “One of you will betray me.” Each one, troubled in heart,...Continue reading→
The Feast of the Transfiguration
The Church celebrates many feasts that recall important events in the life of Jesus. We have His birth, His Presentation in the Temple, His Baptism in the Jordan River, the Last Supper, and His Crucifixion and Resurection. But there is only one event between His Baptism and the Last Supper that we celebrate with a...Continue reading→
Why You Should Get Married in the Church
So many couples today decide to get married outside of a church, while others decide not to get married at all and just live together. Catholic family speaker and evangelist Damon Owens joined John Morales on Morning Air to speak on the importance of the sanctity and longevity of marriage. Owens began by saying that...Continue reading→
What is the difference between the Catholic Faith and the Lutheran Faith?
A listener recently wrote in to share a surprising experience: she had given her Lutheran neighbor a ride to church and, since she had already been to Mass, decided to sit in on the Lutheran service. What surprised her was how familiar it felt. She noticed women veiling and others kneeling for Communion. When she...Continue reading→
From Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV Addresses “Loving Thy Neighbor”
This past Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Angelus and catechesis from Castel Gandolfo, his summer residence nestled among the Alban Hills. The quiet town, celebrated as one of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia” (“the most beautiful villages of Italy”), held a deeper meaning as it played host to the Holy Father’s latest reflections...Continue reading→
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