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.

What It Means to Stay Close to the Heart of Jesus

April 9, 2021April 8, 2021 Articles

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular and powerful devotions in the Catholic Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that the Sacred Heart of Jesus is “the chief sign and symbol of that. . . love with which the divine Redeemer continually loves the eternal Father and […]

The Power of the Divine Mercy Image

April 7, 2021April 6, 2021 Articles

This Sunday, April 11, is Divine Mercy Sunday. It is the day Our Lord promised to open the floodgates of His mercy upon the whole world. But did you know there are special promises connected to the image of Divine Mercy as well? Recently on The Drew Mariani Show™, Drew explained the history and power of […]

A Tale of Two Easters

April 6, 2021April 1, 2021 Articles

Easter is a time of great joy, and this Easter is particularly joyful for those who have been able to physically participate in the devotions and liturgies of the season. Last year churches across the country were closed, priests celebrated the Triduum liturgies in empty churches, and for months we were unable to receive the […]

Finding Easter Joy in the Midst of Suffering

April 5, 2021March 30, 2021 Articles

We are in the Easter season – a time of joy because the Lord is Risen! But, for many, joy can be difficult to find these days. With the effects of the COVID-19 crisis still lingering many are anxious, unemployed, or struggling with loneliness. Is it possible to find joy even in the midst of […]

Embracing the Emptiness of Holy Saturday

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Articles

Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness, a great silence because the King sleeps; the earth was in terror and was still, because God slept in the flesh and raised up those who were sleeping from the ages. God has died in the flesh, and the underworld has […]

Why Do We Call This Friday Good?

April 2, 2021March 31, 2021 Articles

Today is Good Friday, a solemn day when we commemorate the Lord’s Passion and death. But on this day when we remember the sorrow, the pain, the devastation of the crucifixion, you may be wondering: why do we call it good? Fr. Matthew Spencer, OSJ, was a guest on The Inner Life® and he offered some insights […]

What It Means to Wash One Another’s Feet

April 1, 2021March 30, 2021 Articles

Today we celebrate Holy Thursday, the birthday of the priesthood and the day Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist. In the Gospel reading for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper we hear about Jesus washing the feet of the apostles. In doing this, Jesus performs a task meant only for servants, and He tells the apostles, […]

How to Respond to Those Preaching Doom and Gloom

March 30, 2021March 29, 2021 Articles

Technology has made it easier than ever to connect with people around the world, to learn in a whole new way, and to share the Gospel through engaging and interactive means. Think of what the last year would have been like if we didn’t have the internet! However, it also allows anyone to say anything […]

Palm Sunday: Who Are You in the Passion Story?

March 28, 2021March 26, 2021 Articles

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, and during Mass today there are actually two readings from the Gospel. The first takes place at the beginning of Mass before the Procession. This Gospel tells of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and we join the crowd in singing ‘Hosanna!’ Then during the Liturgy of the Word we hear […]

Getting Ready for Holy Week

March 27, 2021March 17, 2021 Articles

Palm Sunday is tomorrow? Lent is almost over? Where has the time gone! If that’s how you’re feeling, you are not alone. Msgr. James Shea, President of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota told Morning Air® host John Harper that when it comes to Lent, “I always feel like when I come to […]

A Lesson from the Annunciation on How to Handle Doubt

March 25, 2021March 18, 2021 Articles

Doubt is a natural part of every person’s life. Many saints, such as St. Teresa of Calcutta, have shared their experiences with doubting the existence of God, the love of God, or the promises of God. But how we handle doubt can determine whether those doubts weaken or strengthen our faith. Fr. Ethan Southard was […]

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