Author: John Hanretty

John Hanretty

John Hanretty serves as a Digital Media Producer for Relevant Radio®. He is a graduate of the Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas. Besides being passionate about writing, his hobbies include drawing and digital design. You can read more of his daily articles at relevantradio.com and on the Relevant Radio® app.

St. Faustina and Divine Mercy

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

There was once a saint who was granted intense and frequent visions of Our Lord. In these visions, Jesus instructed her to document His Divine Mercy and lead a movement dedicated to living the mercy and love of God. This saint was not a great scholar, nor an early Christian martyred at the hands of […] There was once a saint who ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV Prays for the Departed and Offers Comfort for Those Mourning War

November 2, 2026November 3, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Celebrating All Souls’ Day Mass at Rome’s Campo Verano Cemetery on November 2, Pope Leo XIV urged prayers for the faithful departed and for families grieving loved ones killed in war. He appealed for their suffering to awaken the consciences of leaders who can bring the fighting to an end. The Pope’s homily centered on […]

Join Us for Our Holy Souls Novena!

November 1, 2026October 16, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Tomorrow, November 2, our Holy Souls Novena begins! Have you submitted the names of your departed loved ones? Submit their names at relevantradio.com/holy-souls before November 9 at midnight CT, and join us in praying for them throughout the novena, November 2–10. Relevant Radio will remember the Holy Souls each day during Daily Mass (Noon CT), […] ... Read more

The Holy Father Encourages Faith in Culture and Fellowship Across Nations

October 31, 2026November 2, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Pope Leo XIV’s teaching on faith and culture offers a common thread for his upcoming visit to Latin America and his invitation to young Catholics to attend World Youth Day. On Relevant in Rome, Ashley Noronha and Mark Swartzberg discussed how these encounters help Catholics grow in faith and strengthen their participation in the Church’s […]

5 Steps You Can Take to Become a Saint

October 31, 2026October 18, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

On November 1, we celebrate All Saints Day, a commemoration of all the holy people who have made it to heaven. It’s a celebration of those who have fought the good fight, stayed the course, and crossed the finish line. That is the goal, after all, for all Christians. Those men and women who have […]

Pope Leo: Sports Can Build Unity and Encourage Holiness

October 30, 2026November 2, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

Athletic competition can help people grow in cooperation, respect, and love of neighbor, Pope Leo XIV told members of two American Catholic university communities gathered at the Vatican on October 31. Addressing approximately 7,000 athletes, students, faculty, alumni, and supporters in the Paul VI Audience Hall, the Holy Father encouraged them to recognize the opportunities […]

Great Stories About Great Saints: St. Elizabeth of Portugal

October 28, 2026October 27, 2026 Articles, Marriage Unhindered

Join us for Great Stories About Great Saints, LIVE All Day on October 30th! St. Elizabeth of Portugal The life of St. Elizabeth of Portugal is a testament to the universal call to holiness and the fact that sainthood is attainable in every walk of life. Born into Spanish royalty in the 13th century, Elizabeth’s […]

Is Your Faith More Than Just Going Through the Motions? (The Inner Life)

October 27, 2026October 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Going to Mass, receiving the Eucharist, and participating in the beautiful rituals of the Catholic Church are essential parts of our Faith. But are they actually changing the way we love others? On The Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley and Father Tom Wilson reflect on the two greatest commandments: loving God with all our hearts […]

A Daughter’s Prayer for Her Mom’s Recovery (Family Rosary Across America)

October 27, 2026October 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Sometimes the most powerful prayers come from children who simply want their parents to be okay. On the Family Rosary Across America, Izzy from Blaine, Minnesota, called Father Rocky with a heartfelt intention: her mother is struggling with alcohol addiction, and Izzy desperately wants her to overcome it. When Father Rocky asked about their relationship, […]

Pope Leo: Love of God and Neighbor Is Essential to Christian Life

October 26, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

During his Sunday Angelus on October 25, Pope Leo XIV reminded the faithful that love is the foundation of Christian life and that a genuine relationship with God must be reflected in how we treat others. Addressing pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reflected on the Gospel of Saint Matthew, in which […]

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