We often hear about all the young people who are leaving the Church and turning away from God. We are inundated with talk of division, abuse, and petty complaints. Are you sick of hearing bad news? Me too. Thankfully, I’m not here to talk about the bad news. It’s time for some GOOD news! The […]Read more

A rare storm producing more than 100-mph winds swept across the Midwest on Monday, August 10. Travelling over 700 miles in 14 hours, the derecho (very strong and damaging winds caused by severe thunderstorms) caused widespread damage across several states including Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The storm, described as the Midwest’s equivalent to […]Read more

Did you know that before Cale was a radio host, he once tried his hand at acting? On a recent episode of The Cale Clarke Show, Cale told a story of the time he was an extra on the set of the third highest-grossing movie of all time. Curious? We thought so. Back in 1996, […]Read more

How do you celebrate the Lord’s Day? Hopefully you attend Mass and spend some time with your loved ones. You might have a special meal or partake in some leisurely activity. But do you ever sneak in a trip to the grocery store or run some errands at the mall? Justin called The Patrick Madrid […]Read more

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a letter Thursday outlining their request to the United States Congress to include Catholic Schools in their upcoming emergency relief package. The letter was cosigned by Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles (USCCB president), Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of […]Read more

All dogs go to heaven. Or do they? As Patrick Madrid says, all the animal lovers cringe when this topic comes up, but Tom in California brought it up anyway. “I love dogs,” he said, “Yet I’m hearing that there’s no dogs in heaven.” Diving into the can of worms, Patrick looked at the biblical […]Read more

Do you have a relationship with the woman who gave birth to and raised the Son of God? Do you turn to her for help and guidance, as you may your earthly mother, when you are faced with a difficult situation? August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The next few weeks […]Read more

The Holy Father’s prayer intention for August 2020 is: The Maritime World: We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families. Life on the sea is difficult and dangerous. So many around the world depend on the oceans for food and livelihood, but they are […]Read more

The spiritual journey isn’t easy for any of us, and can be especially difficult when you’re doing it alone. When you see others struggling or straying, it’s charitable to reach out with assistance, prayer, and friendship. Maybe you show them by the example of your life what it means to be a follower of Christ […]Read more

Are we getting angrier? Or are we getting in the habit of venting more publicly? When you look around at the violence, outbursts, and division in our nation, it seems that society has gotten more and more angry over the years. Things have boiled over in politics, public health, riots, racism, and a whole slew […]Read more

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4 Have a question about scripture? Fr. Simon is here to help! Mary recently called to ask about Revelation 21:4. “Father, we are told […]Read more

July 26 was the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. On that day, our Holy Father spoke about the need to reach out in care for the elderly who are especially lonely, isolated, and afraid during the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. Pope Francis implored […]Read more