Over 2,000 years ago, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would be the mother of the Son of God. Despite the shock and confusion she experienced upon hearing those words, Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” […]Read more

The # 1 prayer request at Relevant Radio® is for family members who have left the Catholic faith. It’s on the hearts of so many whose loved ones have been deceived by the culture and strayed from God. When your kids leave the faith you worked so hard to instill, it can cause a great […]Read more

Happy Birthday, Saint John Paul II! Today, May 18, 2020, would have been his 100th birthday. His legacy in the Catholic Church and the world is incredible. His fight for the respect of life and his focus on future generations of the Church left ripples that are continuing today, fifteen years after his death. Saint […]Read more

There was a time in very recent history when every single diocese in the United States had suspended public Masses. We know that you desire to be present for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and we want that for you, too. Father Rocky and Relevant Radio® have promised to celebrate Holy Mass for you […]Read more

The world is anxiously awaiting a vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic that could help countries around the world reopen their economies, schools, and bring back some semblance of normalcy to everyday life. Some Catholics and people of good will, however, are concerned with how these vaccines may be created. Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, […]Read more

How do you prepare for the Sacrament of Confession? Hopefully, you spend some time in prayer and reflection, making a mental list of all the sins that you need to confess. Even with a good examination of conscience, it’s possible to forget something. Or if you’re nervous in the confessional, something might slip your mind. […]Read more

The month of May is dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, and is a great opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Mother of God. “This is really the first month that was dedicated to a particular saint or person or mystery of the faith,” said Fr. James Kubicki SJ, President of the St. Francis Mission […]Read more

Wonder is the desire for knowledge. – St. Thomas Aquinas             Michael Knowles fell away from the Catholic Church by age thirteen. As a Cradle Catholic, he acknowledges that the decision to leave the faith was on him, and he takes full responsibility for that choice. But in a conversation with Relevant Radio® show host Timmerie, […]Read more

Motherhood—whether working full time or staying at home, parenting one child or many—is hard work. You might feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day between preparing meals, changing diapers, doing dishes and laundry, schoolwork, errands, soccer practice, ballet lessons, youth group, and everything in between. How can a busy mom (or dad) find […]Read more

When you were a child and you skinned your knee or were frightened or in trouble, where did you go? Who did you turn to? Chances are that you ran for your mother who you knew would wipe away the tears, calm the fear, and soothe the pain. Today we celebrate all mothers, and during […]Read more

One listener of The Patrick Madrid Show recently handed a handwritten letter to Patrick Madrid, telling a story about how Patrick introduced him to a saint that would change his life. Edward* had suffered for many years with mental health struggles, and nothing he tried made much of a difference. “For most of my life, I spent […]Read more

The Medal of the Immaculate Conception (commonly known as the Miraculous Medal) was designed by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. Millions around the world wear the Miraculous Medal and call upon the Mother of God’s intercession in their daily lives. At just nine years old, St. Catherine Laboure’s mother died. After the burial, she embraced […]Read more