Gentle Ways to Invite a Soul Back to God
Listener Frank called into the Patrick Madrid Show seeking guidance on a matter that weighed heavily on his heart. Each week he leads a communal rosary, and among the faithful who gather is a woman in her late seventies. Her concern is not for herself but for a dear friend who does not believe in...Continue reading→
Pope Leo: The Immaculate Conception, Mary’s Fiat, and Our Daily “Yes” to God
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV invited the Church to contemplate the beauty of Mary’s faith, and to renew our own willingness to welcome Christ. Speaking to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus, the Holy Father reflected on Mary’s unique grace, her freedom to respond, and the...Continue reading→
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
In 1519 the first European, a Spanish explorer, saw the Mississippi River, the name of which comes from the language of a Native tribe and means “Great River.” But in 1673, another European explorer, the Jesuit priest Jacques Marquette came upon the river and named it “River of the Immaculate Conception.” The Immaculate Conception was...Continue reading→
Advent and Mary’s Immaculate Conception
Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas, for the birth of the Messiah, the Immanuel—God with us—the Incarnate Word of God. We do this with the Novena to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, God’s way to prepare Mary to receive the child Jesus on the first Christmas. The Immaculate Conception is...Continue reading→
How far would you drive to attend Sunday Mass?
“Okay, Patrick, here’s the deal. Just moved to a pretty remote part of North Carolina and there isn’t a Catholic church within a hundred miles of here, and the drive is a good 2 hours each way, making it pretty tough. Here is the question: Is it better to a non-Catholic church (probably Baptist) just...Continue reading→
Join Fr. Rocky and Drew Mariani in St. John, Indiana for a Special Family Rosary!
Join Fr. Rocky and Drew Mariani for a very special Family Rosary Across America LIVE broadcast at the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana on Thursday, December 11 at 7pm – you don’t want to miss it! This special outdoor broadcast will take place in the Family Pavilion on the Noche Guadalupana, the eve of the feast of Our Lady...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Issues Apostolic Letter: “In Unitate Fidei”
As the Church prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming trip to Türkiye, the Holy Father has released a new Apostolic Letter, In unitate fidei, to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. Published on the Solemnity of Christ the King, the document offers the faithful a fresh invitation to renew their love...Continue reading→
The Feast of Christ the King
“Viva Cristo Rey!” Long live Christ the King! These were the last words of Blessed Miguel Pro, a Jesuit priest, who was shot by a firing squad in Mexico on November 23, 1927. He was one victim among tens of thousands whom the Mexican government killed in the persecution of 1926-29. Two years earlier, Pope...Continue reading→
Christ the King: a Kingly Anointing
The Feast of Christ the King is the culmination of the Liturgical Year, reminding us of Christ and his authority, which “is not of this world” (John 18:36). It is an authority that he shares with all Christians, making “us a line of kings, priests to serve his God and Father” (Revelation 1:6). With the...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV on Protecting the Vulnerable: Human Dignity is Innate, Not Earned
Pope Leo XIV offered a heartfelt encouragement to consecrated men and women as they gathered for a conference hosted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. The gathering reflected an urgent call within the life of the Church: every community must safeguard human dignity, especially where vulnerability is greatest. In his message, the...Continue reading→
Pope Leo: Through Christ, We Can Learn Fraternity and Paschal Spirituality
At his Wednesday General Audience on November 12, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ, drawing attention to the transformative power of living a “Paschal spirituality.” Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to reflect on the Holy Father’s message, which centered on hope, fraternity, and the...Continue reading→
Make Every Day of Advent Count!
Can you believe Advent is less than a month away? Sign up today to receive the FREE Relevant Radio Advent Calendar! It’s a multi-media extravaganza – delivered by email daily and filled with audio and video offerings to help you prepare your heart and mind for the coming of Christ. Each day brings something new: prayer, reflection,...Continue reading→
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