Lesson 17: The Gospel

March 13, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

This means “Good News” Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Gospel We just sang the Alleluia, everyone is standing, and it looks like the priest and the deacon are talking about something. ... Read more

The Circumstances of Reconciliation

March 12, 2023March 13, 2023 Articles

Have you ever gone to confession and received an especially harsh penance from the priest? Have you ever wondered if you can turn down a difficult or long penance and ... Read more

Lesson 16: Alleluia

March 11, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Did you know you can speak Hebrew? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Alleluia I know at least one word in Hebrew, and it’s Alleluia! After sitting for a while, it’s time for ... Read more

Lesson 15: Responsorial Psalm

March 10, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Jesus prayed these too! Today’s Lenten Lesson: Responsorial Psalm It’s right about this point that people get distracted. After the First Reading, comes the Responsorial Psalm.  And if you were ... Read more

Lesson 14: First Reading

March 9, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

You may now be seated. Today’s Lenten Lesson: First Reading The reason they changed the Mass from Latin to English is so you could understand it. After the Opening Prayer, ... Read more

Lesson 13: The Collect

March 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

“Father, read the black, do the red.” Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Collect “Father, read the black, do the red.” Yes, that’s what she said:  “Read the black. Do the red.” ... Read more

Lesson 12: The Gloria

March 7, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

What’s the number one song ever? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Gloria What’s the number one song ever? The number one song ever, according to me, is the Gloria, which the ... Read more

Understanding the Two Sides of Anger

March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life

Josh recalled a story from his past when he used to be a Protestant and a regular member of the congregation at a Protestant church. The lead pastor at this ... Read more

Lesson 11: Kyrie Eleison

March 6, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s Greek for “Lord, have mercy.” Today’s Lenten Lesson: Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison is Greek for “Lord, have mercy.” After we confess our sins at the start of Mass, we ... Read more

Is Clapping Appropriate at Mass?

March 5, 2023February 27, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Patrick Madrid Show

Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Ann called into the show to ask Patrick a question about a simple issue that nevertheless seems to be polarizing within the Catholic ... Read more

Lesson 10: Mea Culpa

March 4, 2023February 8, 2023 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Remember how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Mea Culpa Do you remember how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins? Beethoven’s Fifth begins with just four notes.  But he repeats it ... Read more

Super Bowl Champion and KC Chiefs Kicker: Harrison Butker

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Articles, Entertainment, Morning Air

On February 12, 2023, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker performed a feat that very few NFL players can claim to have completed: After having kicked a game-winning field goal ... Read more