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→
Battling Consumerism this Christmas
As we furiously drive around town trying to finish our Christmas shopping this year, it would behoove us to keep our habits of consumption in mind. It’s easy to get so lost in the wave of Christmas preparation that we lose our sense of frugality and spirit of poverty. Let this serve as your reminder...Continue reading→
Frank Pavone Removed from the Priesthood
Over the weekend, the papal nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, released a statement notifying the Church, the country, and the world that formerly Fr. Frank Pavone has been dismissed from the priesthood, laicized. Additionally, Archbishop Pierre referred to Pavone as “Mr. Pavone” and stated that there is no possibility for him to...Continue reading→
What is the Church’s Teaching on Contraception and IVF?
NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. Years ago, a listener named Maddie called in to The Patrick Madrid Show to debate the topic of contraception with Patrick. In her eyes, it shouldn’t be prohibited by the Church because God is all-knowing and all-powerful,...Continue reading→
6 Common Traits of Great Leaders
It’s easy to see the difference between a great golfer and a poor golfer. A great golfer has near-perfect form: they keep their head down, their shoulders square, and their hips loose. They don’t swing their arms and they let the club do the work. They can read a green and sink 15-foot putts without...Continue reading→
Returning to Sunday Obligation
On the First Sunday of Advent, the dispensation from obligation to attend Mass on Sunday will be lifted in the Archdiocese of Chicago. While many people have returned to regular Sunday Mass attendance—our numbers at St. Mary of the Angels are very close to those of pre-pandemic days—some may still feel vulnerable to be in...Continue reading→
Our Civic and Political Obligation
It is lamentable that many good Catholics have withdrawn from politics – even from voting – so as to avoid all the mudslinging and false accusations different parties and candidates use in order to get their results. Yet we can’t abandon the political sphere to the devil and his minions. As St. Josemaría continues telling...Continue reading→
The Non-Negotiable Issues
As November 8th approaches, John Morales welcomed Brian Burch of CatholicVote.org onto Morning Air to talk about what he believes are the non-negotiable issues he considers top priorities during this election season. Burch began by clarifying that the Church’s stance when it comes to voter issues is that “there’s no issue that does not matter.”...Continue reading→
5 Myths About Who You Are
With the rise of the digital age, we have seen an unprecedented rise in several other things including depression, alternative lifestyles, and the attempt to spread different methods of self-help. Many of these self-help methods focus on things like eating healthy, exercising, and organization, all things that are valuable components to a better life. But...Continue reading→
Living With No Time Clock
There’s no doubt about it: We are rushing through life. With every passing second, there are new innovations, new technologies, new products, and new desires. We have to have them. And we can’t fill our lives with the things we want if we don’t work for them. We can’t get those things by sitting around,...Continue reading→
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