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.

What is the difference between Actual and Sanctifying Grace?

June 30, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show listener Patrick called in to ask host Patrick what the difference is between Sanctifying Grace and regular grace, and how we can receive Sanctifying Grace. Patrick began by defining “Sanctifying Grace”. “The Church would describe it in terms like this: it’s the very life of God Himself that is […]

The Holy Father Reflects on the Lasting Witness of Saints Peter and Paul

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the lives of the Church’s two great Apostles, highlighting how their distinct personalities and backgrounds reveal the unity that the Holy Spirit creates within the Church. Speaking before the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope noted that the feast celebrates the […]

Pope Leo XIV: The Eucharist Calls the Church to Unity

June 26, 2026June 29, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

During this week’s General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical series on the Second Vatican Council by reflecting on the Eucharist as the source of Christian unity. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reminded pilgrims that Holy Communion is not simply a personal act of devotion. It is the means by which […]

Why do we suffer?

June 26, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

One of the most common arguments against the existence of God, namely a benevolent and all-powerful one, is the existence of pain, suffering, tragedy, and evil in our world. Why would God allow this to happen? Why doesn’t he prevent all of the evil that is taking place? If He truly loved us, wouldn’t He […]

General Audience of Pope Leo XIV from June 24th, 2026

June 24, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture

Originally written and delivered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square. Originally published on the Vatican website here. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! We will continue our catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, particularly the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) on the Liturgy. When Saint Augustine wanted to explain the mystery […]

A Young Girl’s Big Prayers for Her Family (Family Rosary Across America)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

On the Family Rosary Across America, 13-year-old Samantha from Winter Haven, Florida, called Fr. Rocky with a list of intentions that reflected both the joys and challenges of family life. First, she asked for prayers that her family could move to Ohio after discovering that their move to Florida had not worked out as hoped. […]

What the Church Says About Life on Other Planets (The Inner Life)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Could there be life on other planets? It’s a question that has fascinated people for generations and, with renewed attention on UFOs and government disclosures, it’s one many Catholics are asking today. On The Inner Life, a caller named George posed that very question to Patrick Conley and Father Dave Heney, wondering what the Catholic […]

Marriage Isn’t Disposable (Marriage Unhindered)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

In a culture where almost everything is replaceable, what happens when that mindset creeps into marriage? On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer and Father Peter Armenio reflected on a caller’s observation that modern society often treats relationships the same way it treats broken appliances: when something stops working, people throw it away and start over. Father […]

One Nation Under God: Bringing Jesus to America’s Streets (The Drew Mariani Show)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week, NEP 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a remarkable journey is unfolding along the East Coast. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage began in St. Augustine, Florida – the site of the first Catholic Mass celebrated in what would become the United States – and will conclude on July 4th in Philadelphia, a city rich in the nation’s […]

The Inherent Dignity and Worth of Every Life (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Dr. Robin Pierucci has spent nearly 25 years caring for babies with serious prenatal diagnoses and walking alongside families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As a board-certified neonatologist, she sees firsthand how a diagnosis can shatter expectations and leave parents overwhelmed with fear. Yet her message is simple: a prenatal […]

Finding Your Way Home After Deep Wounds (The Patrick Madrid Show)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

What happens when the people meant to lead us to God become the source of our deepest pain? That was the heartbreaking reality for Olivia from Dallas, who called The Patrick Madrid Show to share her struggle with returning to the Catholic Church after years of trauma. As a child, her family stopped practicing the […]

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Author: John Hanretty

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What is the difference between Actual and Sanctifying Grace?

The Holy Father Reflects on the Lasting Witness of Saints Peter and Paul

Pope Leo XIV: The Eucharist Calls the Church to Unity

Why do we suffer?

General Audience of Pope Leo XIV from June 24th, 2026

A Young Girl’s Big Prayers for Her Family (Family Rosary Across America)

What the Church Says About Life on Other Planets (The Inner Life)

Marriage Isn’t Disposable (Marriage Unhindered)

One Nation Under God: Bringing Jesus to America’s Streets (The Drew Mariani Show)

The Inherent Dignity and Worth of Every Life (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

Finding Your Way Home After Deep Wounds (The Patrick Madrid Show)