Pope Francis Invites Us to Renew the Consecration of the World to Our Lady
On February 24th, 2022, Russian troops invaded and occupied parts of Ukraine in what was a blatant act of escalation in the war that has been raging between the two countries since 2014. As the world watched, Russian forces launched attack after attack on major Ukrainian cities, killing tens of thousands in the process. Millions...Continue reading→
Is it okay for me to work at a store that sells Plan B?
Maria called into The Patrick Madrid Show with an ethical predicament about her new job and her role in what she thinks is an immoral transaction. She asked Patrick for his advice and for suggestions on how to proceed. Maria had recently got a job at a grocery store in a small college town that...Continue reading→
Is “Human Composting” Morally Permissible?
On The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named John wrote in to ask Patrick about cremation and human composting: Patrick, Has the Church said anything about human composting? I realize that cremation is permitted but not recommended. However, this latest fad is a whole new ball game. Thanks. Traditionally, people are either buried in caskets...Continue reading→
Why You Should Aim to Fail 100 Times a Year
In June of 2016, a writer named Kim Liao published an article on Lit Hub talking about why she started aiming to get rejected from literary publications 100 times a year. She said she got rejected 43 times in 2016, well short of her goal. That only meant she had to try harder next...Continue reading→
St. Josemaría and Pope Francis: Holiness for All
In his famous work, St. Josemaría says: You have the obligation to sanctify yourself. Yes, even you. Who thinks this is the exclusive concern of priests and religious? To everyone, without exception, our Lord said: ‘Be perfect, as my heavenly Father is perfect’ (The Way 291). Pope Francis says the same in Gaudete et Exsultate:...Continue reading→
Managing Your Phone Usage
Rewind to 2007. It’s June 29th and the first iPhone has just been released. It’s revolutionary. It’s sleek, innovative, and it has a laundry list of groundbreaking features that will change the mobile phone industry forever. You can listen to music, talk on the phone, browse the web, access your email, play games, and watch...Continue reading→
Setting Financial Goals in the New Year
In some senses, the bad habit of constantly accruing debt bears some similar traits to alcoholism or doing drugs: it’s often engrained into our lifestyle, it affects the way a family operates, and it can be detrimental to everyone around you. But at the same time, the way to solve debt is very different from...Continue reading→
Join Relevant Radio for #FastForLife in Solidarity with the March for Life!
On January 21, 2023, hundreds of thousands of people will be gathering in Washington D.C. to march to the Supreme Court and the United States Capital Building on behalf of unborn children and expectant mothers everywhere. This event, and pro-life events across the country, are a call to action against the unspeakable act of abortion...Continue reading→
Thank You, Lord, for Pope Benedict XVI
On the last day of 2022, Pope Benedict XVI, pope emeritus, died. Ten years ago, he made the difficult decision to resign, feeling that he lacked the physical strength needed to lead the Church. He did so after much prayer, a sign of the Pope’s great humility and courage. Eighteen years ago, Cardinal Ratzinger, then...Continue reading→
Father Rocky on Pope Benedict’s funeral, life and legacy
Funeral services for the late Pope Benedict XVI are set for this Thursday, January 5th. It will be a historic moment at the Vatican as Pope Francis participates in the event, paying tribute to his predecessor. Father Rocky, Executive Director and CEO of Relevant Radio was recently interviewed by WGN News Chicago and talked about...Continue reading→
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Benedict XVI
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI April 16, 1927 – December 31, 2022 Pope Benedict XVI passed into eternal life on December 31, 2022 at age 95. The Vatican announced of his death at 10:30 am Rome time on Dec. 31 in a statement translated into several languages. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus,...Continue reading→
Year in Review: 2022
We give thanks to God for all of His goodness in 2022, especially for a successful transition of our entire network to our new headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois. We have already begun to see the fruits of this move, as have our listeners in 199 countries worldwide. This incredible year broke records and made history...Continue reading→
