Barbara called in to Father Simon Says after she and her family left Mass shaken. A visiting priest had preached a “fire and brimstone” homily and told the congregation, “everyone in here is going to purgatory.” Barbara said her 13-year-old grandson was especially upset. Fr. Simon agreed the family had reason to be bothered. “I believe […]Read more

Some prayer intentions come with fear and uncertainty, especially when a loved one is facing cancer. On Family Rosary Across America, Roger from Sumter, South Carolina, called Fr. Rocky and Maggie with a heartfelt prayer request for his sister-in-law, Heidi. Roger and his family had asked for prayers before when she had cancer, and now […]Read more

A video of a protest disrupting a church service left one caller from Minnesota wondering what a Catholic should do if it happened at Mass, especially with kids in the pew. On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick Madrid didn’t pretend it’s an easy scenario. He called the protesters what they are: “They’re bullies.” And while […]Read more

Timmerie shared a note from a young man who was struggling with an “LGBTQ  identity”. He wrote that he had attended several talks that tackled the issue he was dealing with, but before hearing Timmerie, he felt like the speakers espoused hatred for people like him, as if no one understood “the struggle that persists […]Read more

Marriage and fatherhood don’t come with an instruction manual, but they do come with a mission: lead your family closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ. On Morning Air, John Morales welcomed Catholic apologist Cameron Riecker to talk about the “real spiritual pressure” on families, and what men can do to stay steady. After reviewing nearly […]Read more

At every Mass we hear St. John the Baptist’s words: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” Fr. Richard Simon says that line reaches back to one of Scripture’s most mysterious scenes: Abraham leading Isaac up Mount Moriah. Isaac asks the haunting question: “Father, we have fire and we […]Read more

It used to mean something to get dressed. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew recalls when people wouldn’t dream of running errands in pajamas, and when a night out called for real effort — “gowns and jackets and ties.” Now, he says, restaurants quietly drop dress codes, and virtually everywhere, hoodies, sneakers, and athletic wear […]Read more

On The Inner Life on Relevant Radio, a listener named Cynthia calls in to share her method for doing ministry to the homeless in Austin and San Antonio. She often encounters people in desperate and hopeless situations. In an effort to brighten their day, she asks, “Do you believe that Jesus is king?” When they […]Read more

During the Family Rosary Across America, Jasmine called from Montclair, New Jersey, and said, “I have a praise report and a prayer intention.” She shared that her breast cancer is cleared and told Fr. Rocky, “I’m in remission.” Then she added a request for what comes next: “The prayer petition is for my next surgery […]Read more

In this Best of the Week moment from Father Simon Says, Fr. Richard Simon points to Jesus, “moved with pity,” caring for both the mind and the body of the people He served. It’s not sentimental compassion. In the same way He served the people around Him in His earthly life, Jesus teaches us and […]Read more

Mary called Marriage Unhindered from San Francisco, California, because she needed someone to hear her story and to help her find a way forward. This January 28th will mark 10 years since Mary was struck in a crosswalk and pinned beneath a car. A trauma nurse and disabled veteran, she described how her mind went […]Read more

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Noel from Chicago admitted he was tired of living in a loop: falling into pornography and masturbation, rushing to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and then stumbling again. The cycle left him “overwhelmed” and even made him doubt his faith. Patrick didn’t shame him. He asked practical questions: Where does the […]Read more