Day 6 of Holy Souls Novena: The Last Things: Judgment
When we die we will be immediately judged by Jesus. If we are in the state of grace, we go to heaven, perhaps spending some time in purgatory first. If we have unrepented mortal sin on our soul, we have already made our choice to flee from God’s love and will spend eternity in Hell....Continue reading→
Day 5 of Holy Souls Novena: The Last Things: Death
Death is an unpleasant topic. So are taxes. Both are inevitable, so we better be prepared. Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell are known as the four Last Things. In Theology, the study of the four Last Things is a course called “Eschatology,” an English derivation of the Greek word that means the “study of the last things.” Jesus Christ’s...Continue reading→
Spiritually Equipped
Life is so busy. Time goes by too quickly. Two phrases we probably find ourselves saying far too often especially as we draw nearer to the end of the calendar year. We live in a time of endless modern conveniences right at our fingertips yet our lives still seem busier than ever. Advertisers and consumerism...Continue reading→
How to Be an Authentic Catholic
What does it mean? What does it mean to be truly, genuinely, sincerely Catholic? Does it mean making sure you never hurt anybody’s feelings? Does it mean going to Mass on Christmas and Easter? Does it mean wearing a crucifix around your neck? How can we become authentic Catholics and avoid becoming “cafeteria Catholics”? In...Continue reading→
This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine! We all know the tune of this more than one-hundred-year-old children’s song. And you probably know the scripture its lyrics are based on. Matthew 5:14-16 says: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they...Continue reading→
Day 2 of Holy Souls Novena: How can I gain a plenary indulgence for the dead?
Did you know that you can gain a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory if you visit a cemetery during the “Octave” of All Saints Day? That’s right. Let me explain. First, what’s an “octave”? An ‘octave’ is a one-week celebration of a feast day in the Church. We have ‘octaves’ for Christmas, Easter, and...Continue reading→
All Souls’ Day
Today’s feast, “The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed” or “All Souls’ Day,” is so important that when it falls on a Sunday it takes the place of that Sunday’s prayers and readings. The Church clearly does not want us to forget those who have died and may need our prayerful help. Though we are...Continue reading→
All Saints’ Day
If someone about to have surgery asked you to pray for them, would you? Or would you say to them: “Why are you asking me to pray for you? You can go directly to God. You don’t need me to help you, just ask God for help.” Of course you would never say that to...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV: Engage with Openness of Heart and Firmness of Faith
On Morning Air, Ashley Noronha joined Glen Lewerenz to discuss how Pope Leo’s teaching calls every Christian to engage others with openness of heart and firmness of faith. At his Wednesday General Audience on October 29, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the theme of interreligious dialogue, drawing from the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan...Continue reading→
Fr. Rocky Meets Pope Leo XIV: United in Prayer for Peace
During the Relevant Radio pilgrimage to Italy, Fr. Francis “Rocky” Hoffman, Chairman and CEO of Relevant Radio, had the privilege of meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. In their meeting, Fr. Rocky shared the mission that drives Relevant Radio: Bringing Christ to the World through the Media. The Holy Father listened with joy as...Continue reading→
It’s Back! Great Stories About Great Saints
All Saints’ Day is just around the corner! Join us LIVE on Friday, October 31 for a special day of programming: Great Stories about Great Saints. We’ll celebrate the inspiring lives of Saints and Blesseds from across the ages – some familiar, others you’ll be meeting for the first time. You can hear the special broadcast on your local Relevant...Continue reading→
MLB World Series Preview and a Meeting with Pope Leo (Morning Air)
In this Morning Air episode, John Morales sits down with five-time MLB All-Star Mike Sweeney to talk faith, family, and the 2025 World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. From his take on the game to his deep love for Christ and Our Lady, Mike Sweeney reminds you that...Continue reading→
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