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.

Pope Leo: God’s Kingdom Takes Root Through Humble Love

July 19, 2026July 20, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

God’s Kingdom does not advance through force, spectacle, or worldly influence. It grows quietly through patience, humility, and love, Pope Leo XIV explained during his Sunday Angelus address in Castel Gandolfo. Reflecting on three parables from the Gospel of Matthew, the Pope considered the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast. Together, […]

Is Clapping Appropriate at Mass?

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Ann called into the show to ask Patrick a question about a simple issue that nevertheless seems to be polarizing within the Catholic Church: clapping at Mass. As Ann explained, the congregation at her local church finds a reason to clap several times at each Mass, whether it […]

The Pope Reminds Us that True Beauty Raises Our Eyes to God

July 18, 2026July 20, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the spiritual power of beauty following a concert held in his honor at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo. The Diocese of Albano organized the performance as a gesture of affection during the Pope’s summer stay. Bishop Vincenzo Viva welcomed the Holy Father and expressed the local Church’s gratitude for […]

Why is Religious Art So Serious?

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Articles, Entertainment, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Albert called in to ask about the paintings and sculptures that we see in religious places such as churches. He wanted to know why so many religious figures are depicted with grim or somber facial expressions when we are called to be a joyful people that spreads good news. Patrick […]

Did the Devil Make Me Do It?

July 17, 2026July 16, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

In 2021, a film came out called The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The plot of the movie, as with all of The Conjuring movies, was based on a true story. In this particular installation, a man named Arne Johnson is charged with murdering his landlord, but according to him and the exorcist […]

Are Non-Denominational Baptisms Valid?

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Carol called in to ask Patrick what the differences are between a Christian, non-Catholic baptism and a Catholic baptism. Carol’s daughter and her husband have one child and one on the way. After the birth of their first, they had their child baptized in the Catholic Church. But since then, […]

Jumping Through Hoops or Following Jesus?

July 14, 2026July 13, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick received a call from a listener named Joseph who requested an explanation of why Catholics are required to go to confession and follow the rules of the Church to remain in the state of grace. Joseph argued that God is not limited by our shortcomings and His mercy […]

What will our Glorified Bodies be like?

July 12, 2026July 7, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, 6-year-old Kayha called in to ask Patrick what our glorified bodies will be like. “I have a question. I know that we get our souls when we come to heaven and die when Jesus comes back to earth again, and we get our bodies back. But do we still […]

Using Technology as a Catholic

July 11, 2026July 8, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life

How often do you check your phone every day? How often do you look at it, touch it, or think about it? Do you even know? According to studies, on average, Americans check their phones around 350 times a day and tap their phone around 2600 times a day. “Like it or not, personal technology […]

Pope Leo XIV: God’s mercy is the path to reconciliation and lasting peace

July 8, 2026July 10, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging Christians to respond to conflict not with blame or retaliation, but with repentance and trust in God’s mercy. In a letter sent to Bishop Maurizio Malvestiti of Lodi, Italy, for the 27th Columbanus Day celebration, the Pope reflected on the witness of Saint Columbanus and the importance of his spiritual […]

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