Saint Augustine of Hippo wasn’t always an outstanding Catholic bishop and theologian. In fact, he didn’t convert to Catholicism until he was 31 years old. Not only that, but he was a bit of a “wild child” in his early years. He isn’t a patron saint of brewers for nothing. Augustine’s mother, St. Monica, prayed […]Read more

If you’re doing it all, what more can you do? That was on the mind of a caller to Father Simon SaysTM this week. She explained that her friend prays a daily Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, she fasts and prays and practices her faith, but wanted to know what more she could do to […]Read more

The Catholic Church officially recognizes thousands of saints through a thorough and lengthy process. But the total number of saints is impossible to calculate, because it includes every person who is in heaven. That’s right, some of your deceased family and friends, though not officially canonized by the Church, may be saints. Wouldn’t you like […]Read more

For a glimpse at what we can expect in eternal life, let’s look to what Jesus tells the Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection of the body. Can you imagine how horrible it would be to believe that death was the end of everything? Thankfully, we Catholics know that there is life after […]Read more

It’s the final day of our Relevant Radio Reach Out and Respond Summer Pledge Drive. Each pledge drive, it seems that we can’t be any more amazed at the stories our listeners share and the generosity shown. But every time, you prove us wrong. Our associates especially enjoy hearing your stories when you call in […]Read more

Psalm 91 says, “For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go. With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone.” Aren’t angels fascinating? Whenever our Relevant Radio show hosts talk about the angels, I can’t wait to learn more. Cathy called from […]Read more

Where do you turn when life gets tough? What do you do when you’re thrown a curveball? Millions of Catholics find comfort, peace, and answer to prayer in the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The following story was shared by a Relevant Radio® listener on a recent episode of The Inner Life®. Eileen in Texas […]Read more

In the 19th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, we see a young man approach Jesus, asking him how to gain eternal life. Can you imagine having the opportunity to ask the Son of God exactly what you need to do to make it to heaven? Sign me up for that conversation! He tells the […]Read more

Holy water—water that has been blessed—is a common sacramental. You’ll find holy water fonts at Catholic Churches across the world, and many Catholics even have bottles or fonts of holy water in their homes. It’s a sign that recalls our Baptism and points us to Christ and the sacraments. The Catechism of the Catholic Church […]Read more

We know that each of us has a guardian angel, but what about the Son of God? Peter called Father Simon SaysTM with this fascinating question: “Jesus being both God and Man, did he have a guardian angel?” “Yes! Fact is, he had a number of them,” answered Fr. Richard Simon. He pointed to several […]Read more

Do you recall that part of Revelation where St. John describes the seals that are placed on the foreheads of the faithful? The seal is a mark of protection, as paralleled in Ezekiel when the righteous are sealed and therefore saved from the wrath of God. In Revelation chapter 7, John gives a specific number […]Read more

On Saturday, August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption. This is the day on which the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. It’s a joyful feast to honor Our Blessed Mother, and you can start now to begin preparing for […]Read more