Author: Stephanie Foley

Stephanie Foley

Stephanie Foley serves as a Digital Media Producer at Relevant Radio®. She is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she studied journalism, and she has worked in Catholic radio for 12 years. Stephanie is a wife, a mother of three boys, and in her free time she enjoys reading, running, and really good coffee. You can find more of Stephanie’s writing at relevantradio.com and on the free Relevant Radio mobile app.

Seeking Simplicity in Your Faith Life

April 23, 2021April 20, 2021 Articles

The Catholic Church has a rich heritage, and deep foundations in theology, philosophy, history, and social thought. This is a true blessing, but it can sometimes make the Catholic faith seem complicated. However, the truth is that holiness doesn’t require a degree in theology. It’s important to remember that simplicity is important as well. Fr. […]

Forgiveness and the Power to Bind and Loose Sins

April 22, 2021April 21, 2021 Articles

After His Resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” (John 20:23) By doing this, Christ is instituting the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which gives priests the authority to absolve sins in the name of Christ. But a […]

The Role and Responsibilities of a Confirmation Sponsor

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 Articles

Part of preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation is to choose a Confirmation sponsor. But even though it is an important aspect of Confirmation, many Catholics don’t really know what a sponsor does. What is their role in the life of the confirmandi, and what responsibilities does a sponsor have? A listener named Ben recently […]

How to Show Mercy – Even to Those Who Have Hurt You

April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 Articles

Here at Relevant Radio®, we believe in the power of prayer. We broadcast the Mass, the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet to give our listeners an opportunity to pray together and to deepen their relationship with the Lord. And while prayer is the foundation of all that we do as Catholics, we know that […]

Understanding the Fatherhood of St. Joseph

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Articles

St. Joseph is a man of mystery. While we certainly do know several things about him through Scripture, not a single word that he spoke is recorded in the Bible. However, there are some aspects of St. Joseph’s life we do know to be true. And by understanding these truths about St. Joseph we can […]

Why the Walk to Mary is a Prayerful and Powerful Pilgrimage

April 17, 2021April 16, 2021 Articles

Have you ever been on a pilgrimage? Maybe a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Lourdes, or Rome is on your bucket list. Or maybe when you hear pilgrimage you just think of the Mayflower and turkeys. Father Rocky, Executive Director/CEO of Relevant Radio®, recently stopped by The Cale Clarke Show to discuss what a pilgrimage […]

How to Build Community in Your Parish

April 16, 2021April 15, 2021 Articles

As vaccination numbers go up, Covid cases go down, and more aspects of society open up again, many people will be eager to experience a sense of community once again. But after more than a year of separation and social distancing, many may be wondering where to start. After a year of being apart, how […]

Is It Rational to Believe in Miracles?

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021 Articles

Do you believe in miracles? The vast majority of people do, but with a decrease in religious belief and an increase in scientism, more people may be skeptical of the mysterious and miraculous. After all, isn’t believing in miracles inherently irrational? Recently on The Cale Clarke Show, Cale discussed why that’s not the case, and explained […]

Why Catholics Must Be Married in a Church

April 14, 2021April 13, 2021 Articles

The dawn of spring means the dawn of wedding season. And while weddings can take place in a variety of locations, for a Catholic wedding the ceremony will always take place in a church. But does that mean that a marriage that takes place somewhere else isn’t a valid marriage? A listener named Tim called […]

Here’s What You Should Know About the Apostolic Pardon for the Dying

April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 Articles

For many Catholics, there can be confusion or simply a lot they don’t know about the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. In some ways this is understandable. Typically before you receive any other sacrament you go through a process of formation and preparation so that you understand what you are undertaking. But there […]

The Essential Elements of Spiritual Growth

April 12, 2021 Articles

Now that we’re into the Easter season, are you looking back at your Lenten devotions and feeling like you want to go back? Many people find that Lent is a time of great spiritual growth, but just because it’s Easter doesn’t mean that you need to stop growing in your spiritual life. In fact, it’s […]

The Power of Divine Mercy in Your Life

April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Articles

Many listeners pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with us at Relevant Radio® – in fact, it’s one of our most popular programs! But why do so many people have such a devotion to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy? Partly because of how powerful the prayer is, and how they have seen it work in […]

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