Family and Kids

Let St. Joseph Sleep On It

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids

Years ago when I was a college student, our priest chaplain for campus ministry used to joke that he was going to pray a Saint Joseph prayer. It was his way of saying he wanted a nap. The foster father of Jesus doesn’t appear all that often in scripture. He is there during Mary’s miraculous […]

Pope Leo XIV Approves Paternity Leave Extensions as Italy Goes on Holiday

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, Relevant In Rome

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss new Vatican family leave policies and the rhythms of Italian life during the month of August. Pope Leo XIV recently approved a new paternity leave policy for Vatican employees. Fathers may now take five fully paid days off following the birth of a child. These […]

“I Do It Myself”

August 18, 2025August 14, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids

Anyone who has ever parented a toddler knows the “I-do-it-myself” phase. The stage when that tiny human is so desperate for independence that they absolutely insist on doing everything on their own. They refuse help from a parent, grandparent, or sibling because they just want to feel a little bit more in control of their […]

Pope Leo XIV Approves the Expansion of Rights and Benefits for those Parents Working in the Vatican City State

August 12, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids

The Vatican has announced new measures expanding the rights and benefits of parents working within the Vatican City State, following the publication of a Rescript signed by Maximino Caballero Ledo, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, and approved by Pope Leo XIV. The provisions, released on 11 August, enhance paternity leave, extend support for […]

Pope Leo Delivers an Inspiring Message to Youth During Jubilee

August 11, 2025August 18, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, Morning Air, News and Culture

Rome was alive with celebration as close to a million young Catholics gathered for the Jubilee of Youth, filling the streets and squares with prayer, music, and joy. At the center of it all was Pope Leo XIV, whose arrival by helicopter drew an outpouring of cheers from every corner of St. Peter’s Square. On […]

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly Reflects on Pope Leo, Masculinity, and the Future of the Church

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Family and Kids

At the 143rd Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Drew Mariani welcomed Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to reflect on a year filled with both challenge and providence. From his meeting with Pope Leo to the Knights’ efforts to restore Catholic manhood, Kelly offered a vision marked by clarity, conviction, and deep hope for the […]

Pope Leo Receives an Eagles Super Bowl Cap and a Pizza

August 4, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, Morning Air, News and Culture

John Morales and Glen Lewerenz brought listeners a wonderfully unpredictable story out of Rome this week. It somehow managed to cover the Vatican, the NFL, and deep-dish pizza all in one breath. A group known as the Philly Pilgrims of Hope landed in the Eternal City, and they didn’t come empty-handed. Led by Archbishop Nelson […]

Proper Attire for Mass

July 15, 2025September 10, 2026 Articles, Family and Kids, Morning Air

As the culture changes and transforms, so too does the level of importance placed on certain mores and standards. Sometimes, cultural changes are improvements. But other times, customs are best left untouched. Father Scott Pogatchnik joined Glen Lewerenz on Morning Air to discuss the growing concern around the standards for proper attire at Mass and […]

The Merry Beggars Win Another Two National Media Awards for ‘The Saints’ Series

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, News and Culture

Last week in Phoenix, Arizona, The Merry Beggars was honored to receive two prestigious Gabriel Awards at the Catholic Media Association’s annual ceremony—winning Best Podcast for The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage and Best Series for Josephine Bakhita. These national media awards, considered among the most distinguished in Catholic broadcasting, recognize “outstanding artistic achievement […]

Now Playing on Relevant Radio+: Daily Mass with Fr. Rocky

July 7, 2025July 2, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, News and Culture

With Relevant Radio+, you can now stream our most-loved programs LIVE, all in one place – FREE and on your Smart TV. Now playing on Relevant Radio+ Daily Mass with Fr. Rocky LIVE at Noon CT Our Daily Mass is celebrated by Father Rocky and broadcasts LIVE from the beautiful Chapel of the Proclamation at the heart of the Relevant […]

Now Playing on Relevant Radio+: Divine Mercy Chaplet

June 30, 2025June 27, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, News and Culture

With Relevant Radio+, you can now stream our most-loved programs LIVE, all in one place – FREE and on your Smart TV. Now playing on Relevant Radio+ Divine Mercy Chaplet LIVE at 3pm CT This interactive, visually enhanced video version of the broadcast with host Drew Mariani on Relevant Radio+ is designed to deepen your experience of God’s mercy poured […]

The Fathers of Our Holy Fathers

June 24, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids

In this inspiring episode of Morning Air, John Morales and Fr. Marcel Taillon reflected on the often-overlooked heroes behind our popes: their fathers. What emerged was a beautiful crash course in the power of ordinary fatherhood and its role in shaping extraordinary lives of faith. They called it “Dad Power,” and it lives up to […]

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