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.

God Never Gives Up on You (The Inner Life)

June 9, 2026June 11, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Have you ever wondered whether your past sins have put you beyond God’s mercy? On The Inner Life, a caller named Rob shared a moving story. Raised in a deeply faithful family, he drifted away from God later in life and spent years trapped in serious sin. Now nearly 80, Rob has returned to the […]

This Week, Entrust Your Family and Our Nation to the Heart of Jesus

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Family and Kids

So much in our world feels unsettled right now. Many families carry heavy burdens: children drifting from the faith, anxiety at home, uncertainty about the future, and discouragement about our country and the Church. In moments like these, we need somewhere to turn for peace that does not fade. This week, Catholics across America are […] ... Read more

A New Morning Show is Coming to Relevant Radio

June 8, 2026June 6, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Starting today, June 8, we’re excited to welcome two new additions to the Relevant Radio lineup! Join Mark Swartzberg weekdays from 6-8am CT for The Mark Swartzberg Show, a LIVE, interactive conversation about faith, family, culture, and the countless ways God is working in our everyday lives. Mark brings a unique perspective to the […]

The Holy Father Encourages Spain to Draw Renewed Strength from the Eucharist

June 7, 2026June 8, 2026 Articles

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Corpus Christi Mass in Madrid before a crowd of more than 1.2 million faithful, highlighting the transformative power of the Eucharist and calling Catholics to live their faith actively in the world. Gathered in Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles on the second day of his pastoral visit to Spain, the Holy Father […]

Pope Leo XIV Brings a Message of Faith, Culture, and Human Dignity to Spain

June 7, 2026June 8, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Spain has drawn massive crowds and sparked conversations about faith, culture, human dignity, and the future of society. During his visit to Madrid, the Holy Father addressed a wide range of audiences, from young people and religious communities to political leaders, artists, educators, and business professionals. A Eucharistic Witness […]

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Passes Through Charlotte, North Carolina

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Articles, NEP 2026, News and Culture

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage recently traveled through Charlotte, North Carolina, as pilgrims made their way up the East Coast. During their stop, we had the opportunity to join the Eucharistic procession as it passed several parishes, including St. Vincent de Paul Parish, and to catch up with some of the Perpetual Pilgrims accompanying Our Lord […] The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ... Read more

The Holy Father Explains How the Blessed Trinity Reveals Our True Identity

May 31, 2026June 1, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the mystery of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit during his Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, inviting the faithful to recognize that they are created for communion with God and with one another. The Holy Father explained that the Trinity […]

Pope Leo Prays the Holy Rosary for Peace at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican

May 30, 2026June 1, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

To close the month of May, Pope Leo XIV led a Rosary for Peace at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens, joining Catholics around the world in prayer for those affected by war, violence, and displacement. Reflecting on Psalm 85, the Holy Father spoke of the hope needed in a world marked by […]

Happiness vs. Pleasure

May 30, 2026May 29, 2026 Articles, Catechesis

A few years ago, a priest shared his experience of working with young addicts. He would speak at Catholic and public schools to dissuade young people from using drugs. On one of his school visits, this priest was waiting to speak to the younger grades after having given a talk to the middle-schoolers. The principal […]

Relevant Radio Announces New Morning Show and Programming Changes

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2026 Contact: [email protected] · 1-877-291-0123 Relevant Radio Announces New Morning Show and Programming Changes The Mark Swartzberg Show debuts weekday mornings beginning June 8; Life is Worth Living, featuring Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, joins the afternoon lineup. Lincolnshire, Illinois – Relevant Radio is pleased to announce the launch of The Mark Swartzberg Show, a new LIVE and interactive morning program airing weekdays […]

Pope Leo XIV: The Liturgy Is the Heartbeat of the Church

May 27, 2026June 1, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, Relevant In Rome

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s most recent General Audience on May 27, as the Holy Father continued his reflection on the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the nature of the Church’s liturgical life. Drawing from the Church’s liturgical history, Pope Leo emphasized that authentic tradition […]

Jason Shanks’ Remarks at the Launch of the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

May 26, 2026 Articles, NEP 2026, News and Culture

Jason Shanks, President of the National Eucharistic Congress, delivered the following remarks on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, at the launch of the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Today, we begin the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. First, I would like to thank Bishop Pohlmeier for welcoming us to launch this pilgrimage […]

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