Have you ever had one of those moments when everything changed? When something you heard, saw, or experienced shifted how you see the world, and changed the trajectory of your life? Well, a listener named Ally called in to The Patrick Madrid Show last week and shared how she had one of those moments while […]Read more

One of the precepts of the Catholic Church is that Catholics are required to attend Mass on Sunday. That means it is a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sundays or holy days of obligation, unless there are extenuating circumstances like illness or caring for someone who is ill. With public Masses suspended during the […]Read more

Why would God let this happen? That’s what Jesus’ followers likely said after the crucifixion. It’s what people say after any tragic death. And it’s what you may be saying now about the COVID-19 pandemic. Jesus taught us, in the Our Father, to pray that God’s will be done. And we know that suffering comes […]Read more

The current crisis has many people worried and anxious about the future. And with a global pandemic of this magnitude, some are wondering if what we are witnessing is a sign that the end times are coming. And if the end times are imminent, what should we do? That’s what a listener recently called in […]Read more

Fred Rogers, host of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'” That has proved true during this coronavirus crisis. Many are in need, but there are also […]Read more

With schools closed and many workplaces instituting mandatory work-from-home policies, families across the country are finding themselves at home together for the foreseeable future. With extra-curricular activities cancelled, public libraries closed, and recommendations to stay away from parks and play structures, many parents are finding their go-to screen-free activities are no longer an option. So […]Read more

As new cases of the coronavirus are being announced in the United States, Catholic dioceses across the country are taking preventative action to limit spread of the disease. Part of that involves guidelines around the reception of Communion, in an effort to reduce the chances of spreading germs and disease through the distribution of the […]Read more

Though Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, it is often one of the most well-attended Masses of the year. Having an outward sign of our need for repentance is a powerful thing, and many people are drawn to this Mass with the distribution of ashes. While Ash Wednesday is typically associated with […]Read more

Have you ever noticed that there are 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday? Why is that the case, when we say there are 40 days of Lent? The reason is because Sundays, even during the Lenten season, are a day when we celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. Every Sunday is a mini-Easter, and so […]Read more

Hundreds of Relevant Radio® listeners gathered in Phoenix on Saturday to honor The Most Rev. Thomas Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, with the Christ Brings Hope Award. The Christ Brings Hope Award is presented by Relevant Radio to an American Catholic who has worked with extraordinary dedication to bring the good news and hope of Christ […]Read more

Though it is not often talked about, Christian persecution is one of the biggest human rights issues of our time. Around the world, more than 245 million Christians live in areas where they experience high levels of persecution. In many countries, sharing the Gospel means risking your life. The mission of Relevant Radio® is to […]Read more

A common complaint that Catholics receive is that the Church is too obsessed with issues like abortion. Particularly around the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, people will ask why the Church doesn’t focus on other issues like poverty, homelessness, and racism. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) does affirm that, “At this particular time, […]Read more