Author: 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 XIV: Care for Peace Is Care for Life

Pope Leo XIV: Care for Peace Is Care for Life

Articles
Pope Leo XIV marked the beginning of Laudato Si’ Week by renewing the Church’s call to care for creation and to work for peace. Speaking before the Regina Caeli on Sunday, the Holy Father reflected on the lasting importance of Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, which continues to inspire Catholics around the world to […]
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The Holy Father Establishes Vatican Commission on Artificial Intelligence

The Holy Father Establishes Vatican Commission on Artificial Intelligence

Articles, Catechesis
Pope Leo XIV has approved the creation of a new Vatican commission focused on artificial intelligence, signaling the Church’s growing attention to the ethical and social questions surrounding rapidly advancing technology. The document announcing this decision, signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, explained that the Holy Father […]
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The Power of Holy Water

The Power of Holy Water

Articles, Catechesis
What is a sacramental? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church. They prepare men to receive the fruit of the sacraments and sanctify different circumstances of life.” (CCC, 1677) Some examples include the sign of the cross, medals, indulgences, scapulars, rosaries, and holy water. Holy water […]
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The Power of Specific Praise in Parenting and Marriage (Marriage Unhindered)

The Power of Specific Praise in Parenting and Marriage (Marriage Unhindered)

Articles, Best of the Week
What motivates people to grow? Incentives, punishments, or something deeper? On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer welcomed Dr. Thomas Zimmer to discuss how parents and spouses can encourage healthy behavior without accidentally crushing intrinsic motivation. Their conversation offered practical wisdom for families trying to build stronger relationships rooted in gratitude, encouragement, and intentional love. Dr. Zimmer […]
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Are Video Games Changing Our Kids? (Trending with Timmerie)

Are Video Games Changing Our Kids? (Trending with Timmerie)

Articles, Best of the Week
Video games are often defended as harmless entertainment or criticized with vague warnings about addiction and violence. But retired Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman argues that the conversation needs to go deeper. Speaking on Trending with Timmerie, Grossman explained that the real concern is not simply screen time, but the psychological and physiological effects violent video […]
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