Should a 14-Year-Old Have a Phone? (The Patrick Madrid Show)
When it comes to raising teenagers in today’s digital world, parents often face this big question: “Should my teenager have a phone?” It’s about safety, responsibility, and protecting kids from the bad corners of the internet. On The Patrick Madrid Show, a young listener named Jacob from Massachusetts calls in with a bold request. His...Continue reading→
Join Us in October for 31 Days to Pray for Peace!
Now, more than ever, our children, our families, and our world need prayer! The recent tragic violence and shootings remind us how much we need to pray for peace and safety in our world. In response to Pope Leo XIV’s urgent call for peace, we invite you to pledge your prayers and support with us. October is...Continue reading→
Is Your Cell Phone Company Pro-Life?
Keep your coverage. Save a life. What if your phone could do more than connect calls—what if it could advance the Gospel and the Culture of Life every month? With Charity Mobile, you keep the complete national coverage you’re used to—with international options when you travel—while 5% of your monthly plan price is donated to...Continue reading→
Let St. Joseph Sleep On It
Years ago when I was a college student, our priest chaplain for campus ministry used to joke that he was going to pray a Saint Joseph prayer. It was his way of saying he wanted a nap. The foster father of Jesus doesn’t appear all that often in scripture. He is there during Mary’s miraculous...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Approves Paternity Leave Extensions as Italy Goes on Holiday
Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss new Vatican family leave policies and the rhythms of Italian life during the month of August. Pope Leo XIV recently approved a new paternity leave policy for Vatican employees. Fathers may now take five fully paid days off following the birth of a child. These...Continue reading→
“I Do It Myself”
Anyone who has ever parented a toddler knows the “I-do-it-myself” phase. The stage when that tiny human is so desperate for independence that they absolutely insist on doing everything on their own. They refuse help from a parent, grandparent, or sibling because they just want to feel a little bit more in control of their...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Approves the Expansion of Rights and Benefits for those Parents Working in the Vatican City State
The Vatican has announced new measures expanding the rights and benefits of parents working within the Vatican City State, following the publication of a Rescript signed by Maximino Caballero Ledo, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, and approved by Pope Leo XIV. The provisions, released on 11 August, enhance paternity leave, extend support for...Continue reading→
Pope Leo Delivers an Inspiring Message to Youth During Jubilee
Rome was alive with celebration as close to a million young Catholics gathered for the Jubilee of Youth, filling the streets and squares with prayer, music, and joy. At the center of it all was Pope Leo XIV, whose arrival by helicopter drew an outpouring of cheers from every corner of St. Peter’s Square. On...Continue reading→
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly Reflects on Pope Leo, Masculinity, and the Future of the Church
At the 143rd Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Drew Mariani welcomed Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to reflect on a year filled with both challenge and providence. From his meeting with Pope Leo to the Knights’ efforts to restore Catholic manhood, Kelly offered a vision marked by clarity, conviction, and deep hope for the...Continue reading→
Pope Leo Receives an Eagles Super Bowl Cap and a Pizza
John Morales and Glen Lewerenz brought listeners a wonderfully unpredictable story out of Rome this week. It somehow managed to cover the Vatican, the NFL, and deep-dish pizza all in one breath. A group known as the Philly Pilgrims of Hope landed in the Eternal City, and they didn’t come empty-handed. Led by Archbishop Nelson...Continue reading→
Proper Attire for Mass
As the culture changes and transforms, so too does the level of importance placed on certain mores and standards. Sometimes, cultural changes are improvements. But other times, customs are best left untouched. Father Scott Pogatchnik joined Glen Lewerenz on Morning Air to discuss the growing concern around the standards for proper attire at Mass and...Continue reading→
The Merry Beggars Win Another Two National Media Awards for ‘The Saints’ Series
Last week in Phoenix, Arizona, The Merry Beggars was honored to receive two prestigious Gabriel Awards at the Catholic Media Association’s annual ceremony—winning Best Podcast for The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage and Best Series for Josephine Bakhita. These national media awards, considered among the most distinguished in Catholic broadcasting, recognize “outstanding artistic achievement...Continue reading→
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