Faith and Spirituality

St. Mary of the Angels Students Write Letter to Pope Leo XIV

June 3, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Family and Kids

This letter, written by the students of St. Mary of the Angels School in Chicago, Illinois, was addressed to our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Dear Pope Leo XIV, Greetings from your hometown of Chicago! We are the students of St. Mary of the Angels School in Bucktown, and we are so excited to write […]

Fr. Dominic Bouck on the Augustinian Heart of Pope Leo XIV

June 2, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air

In a rich and inspiring conversation on Morning Air, John Morales sat down with Fr. Dominic Bouck for a deep dive into the Augustinian roots of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine. Fr. Dominic began by unpacking the Augustinian Order’s unique charism, grounded in the […]

The Ascension: “I am with you always, until the end of the age”

May 29, 2025May 28, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

“Goodbye.” For those who love, “goodbye” might be the hardest word to say. We want to remain with the ones we love. Yet, forty days after His resurrection, Jesus said “goodbye” to the apostles, His Mother Mary, and us. He ascended to His Father in Heaven. At the Last Supper Jesus told the apostles that […]

10 Ways Pope Leo XIV Shows Us How to Love Like Christ

May 28, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

In this joy-filled episode of Morning Air, John Morales welcomes Martha Fernandez-Sardina to dive into the most powerful theme of all: love. But not the sentimental, rom-com version of love. This is the holy love already radiating from Pope Leo XIV just weeks into his papacy. Martha, in her trademark energetic style, shares 10 signs […]

From Dolton to the Dome

May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air

On this episode of Morning Air, Mary Hallan Fiorito shared the powerful, prayerful journey she experienced in Rome during the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV—the first-ever American Pope, and a native of Dolton, Illinois. Mary described the atmosphere in the Eternal City as “electrifying.” As pilgrims filled the cobblestone streets, and media crews crowded […]

Fr. Richard Simon Explains the Impact of Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian Formation

May 27, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Father Simon Says

On Father Simon Says, Pat from Brooklyn posed a thoughtful question that many Catholics may be wondering right now: What does it actually mean that Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian? Fr. Simon explained that the Augustinians are a religious order founded in the 13th century, rooted in the spiritual vision of one of the […]

Bishop Michael Martin: A Holy Surprise and the Ripple Effect of Grace

May 23, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life

In this stirring segment of The Inner Life, host Patrick Conley welcomed Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., of Charlotte, NC, for a conversation that blended joy, surprise, and the subtle work of the Holy Spirit—culminating in an emotional, moving listener testimony. Bishop Martin shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his encounter with the future Pope Leo […]

Pope Leo XIV: A Shepherd for Our Time, Not a Celebrity

May 21, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Drew Mariani Show

On The Drew Mariani Show, Kathryn Jean Lopez joined Drew to reflect on the unmistakable qualities of Pope Leo XIV—his holiness, humanity, and humble presence. From the moment he appeared on the balcony, it was clear that this new Holy Father wasn’t stepping into the spotlight to make headlines, but to guide souls back to […]

Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass: A Powerful Call to Love and Unity

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

On a radiant Sunday in Vatican City, over 200,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness Pope Leo XIV celebrate his inaugural Mass. The atmosphere was electric with chants of “Viva il Papa!” as cardinals, world leaders, and pilgrims from across the globe filled the square. Patriarch Bartholomew’s presence further underscored the significance of […]

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