Often people reduce the Fourth Commandment, “Honor thy father and mother,” to a child’s obedience. Certainly, obedience is important, as a child honors his parents and God by obeying them and God’s law. Obedience is the child’s way of saying that he trusts that his parents know and want what is best for him and...Continue reading→

We live in a world of modern convenience, a society that values instant gratification and is fueled by busyness. There seems to be little time to wait and a constant need to have everything be quicker and faster. I must say, I have grown accustomed to grocery pickup and doing the shopping through the convenience...Continue reading→

It was in the early years of our marriage that my husband and I struggled with infertility and grieved the loss of several babies to miscarriage. As heavy as the cross was to carry and at moments even difficult for me to pray, we found ourselves constantly praying the 54-Day Rosary Novena.  One after another,...Continue reading→

“Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.” – St. Padre Pio Pope St. John Paul II no doubt took the words of St. Padre Pio into account, not only based on our...Continue reading→

Relevant Radio just wrapped up a historic week at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis last week, which saw 30,000 Catholics in attendance, 500 of whom were priests. This life-changing conference brought several goals to the forefront for its young attendants: Encounter, Community, Transformation. And there’s no better way to encounter Christ and experience a...Continue reading→

The Incarnate Word was born not in a palace, mansion, or even in an ordinary home, but in a cave; he came into the world with nothing, except an earthly mother and father who loved him with all their heart. That was all Christ wanted, nothing else. What is truly valuable is not gold, fame,...Continue reading→

St. Louis Embraces the Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ Annual Gathering with New Spiritual Depth The 2024 Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) SEEK conference, hosted in St. Louis, marked a significant shift in its spiritual offerings. This year, 24,000 attendees from across the globe experienced an enhanced program thanks to the introduction of the...Continue reading→

The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. In the opening prayers of the Rosary we pray three Hail Marys for an increase in these virtues. All three are vital to the Christian life, and in need of cultivation throughout our life. One of the virtues, hope, has a Christian definition that is often...Continue reading→

On this inaugural Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion, the faithful gathered on a crisp Fall morning to hear Bishop David L. Ricken’s inspiring homily. With deep reverence, Bishop Ricken shared profound insights about our faith and the loving presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary in our lives. Transcript of the Most Rev. David L....Continue reading→