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.
Are You Dating a Man or a Renovation Project? (Trending with Timmerie)

Are You Dating a Man or a Renovation Project? (Trending with Timmerie)

Articles, Best of the Week
A new TikTok trend called #BuildABoyfriend has women posting before-and-after photos showing how they’ve transformed their boyfriends’ appearances. From wardrobe upgrades to dramatic makeovers, the trend might seem harmless. But is there something more troubling beneath the surface? On Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie explores how this viral phenomenon reveals a deeper problem in modern relationships: […]
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These Young Brothers Have the Sweetest Prayer Intentions (Family Rosary Across America)

These Young Brothers Have the Sweetest Prayer Intentions (Family Rosary Across America)

Articles, Best of the Week
Sometimes the simplest prayers come from the youngest hearts. During the Family Rosary Across America, Fr. Rocky met two brothers whose heartfelt prayer intentions offered a beautiful reminder of childlike faith and the importance of praying for others. Zeke, a 13-year-old homeschooled 8th grader, shared that he was preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation […]
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The Stone the Builders Rejected: A Surprising Lesson from Calvary (Father Simon Says)

The Stone the Builders Rejected: A Surprising Lesson from Calvary (Father Simon Says)

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What if the very stone rejected by builders became the foundation of our salvation? On Father Simon Says, Fr. Richard Simon explores a fascinating connection between Calvary and one of Scripture’s most powerful messages. Fr. Simon explains that Calvary was a former quarry just outside Jerusalem’s walls, and the Romans used a large outcropping of […]
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Theology of Style: Fashion, Faith, and Expressing Yourself as a Child of God

Theology of Style: Fashion, Faith, and Expressing Yourself as a Child of God

Articles, Entertainment, Trending with Timmerie
How does fashion fit into our Catholic Faith? How does one exhibit personal style without giving in to vanity? How do you remain modest without hiding self-expression through your clothing and outfits? How do you venerate a beautiful person without overexposing the exterior and interior of the human person? These are the questions that fashion […]
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The Holy Father Calls Catholics to Live Their Faith as Italy Celebrates St. Francis and Our Lady of the Rosary

The Holy Father Calls Catholics to Live Their Faith as Italy Celebrates St. Francis and Our Lady of the Rosary

Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture, Relevant In Rome
During a recent episode of Relevant in Rome, Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha joined Mark Swartzberg to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s latest teachings, the ordination of 18 American deacons, and two important celebrations in the Church: the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Pope Leo XIV: Faith […]
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Pope Leo XIV: Art Reveals God’s Beauty and Helps Proclaim the Gospel

Pope Leo XIV: Art Reveals God’s Beauty and Helps Proclaim the Gospel

Articles, Entertainment
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of art in communicating the Gospel and preserving humanity’s cultural heritage during a meeting with international museum directors at the Vatican on October 10th. The Holy Father welcomed members of the Bizot Group, an organization representing directors of major museums around the world, and reflected on the relationship between […]
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Is it Okay to Watch Horror Films?

Is it Okay to Watch Horror Films?

Articles, Entertainment, Trending with Timmerie
Halloween is approaching and as we do every year, we’ll see many of the same types of decorations, practices, and traditions. Kids will go trick-or-treating, and houses will be covered in spiderwebs, skeletons, and jack-o-lanterns. Altogether, it makes for an intentionally spooky but fun experience. While generally geared toward children, there are few things about […]
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