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Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.
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Where can college men go on campus to increase their faith, help their communities and be better men? The College Knights of Columbus! Simon Bowar of the SDSU College Knights council in Brookings joins us to talk about how his experience as a college Knight has made him a better man, and a better Catholic. Having won a Faith in Action Award recently, these young men have walked the walk at a time in life when it’s easy to just focus on themselves instead. Hear his story and be inspired!
Fr. Schaefbauer is back to finish our conversation on the sacramental life. What does it mean to pray always? Doesn’t seem possible, right? Join us to find out how to make your life all about your faith without giving up a “normal” way of living.
Why does the Catholic Church have sacraments and why should I care? Fr. Zach Schaefbauer explains why the sacraments exist and how we can live a sacramental life. If you haven’t been super great about getting to Mass lately, this episode is especially for you! No shaming, just helpful direction on how we can love and worship God the way he has laid out for us.
Why does the Catholic Church have sacraments and why should I care? Fr. Zach Schaefbauer explains why the sacraments exist and how we can live a sacramental life. If you haven’t been super great about getting to Mass lately, this episode is especially for you! No shaming, just helpful direction on how we can love and worship God the way he has laid out for us.
What are natural rights and where do we get them from? How do I know I have them? This topic can be greatly misunderstood in our time, but our founders understood natural rights well and the Catholic Church does, too. Dr. Chris Burgwald and Michael Pauley join us to clear up any confusion some might have about whether our rights come from God or from the government. Don’t miss it!
Bishop DeGrood is back in the diocese and truly riding a HUGE wave of grace! Find out how he’s feeling now and what the experience taught him. He also shares a bit about his top three priorities and how the people in the diocese can help accomplish them. Join us!
We all will die someday. Do you have a plan to die well? Or maybe you’ve been selected to help make decisions for a loved one when they can’t. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk brings the ethics of the Catholic Church and his pastoral heart into these hard but essential conversations. An episode everyone should watch! You can learn more about this topic with Fr. Tad from his video mentioned in the podcast, “The Gift of Dying Well” found at https://vimeo.com/bioethicsvideos. For more locally, consider attending the End-of-Life Seminar and lunch presented by the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota on Nov. 1 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls from 11 am to 12:30 pm. RSVP by contacting John Potts at 605-280-1929.
This week, we get the second half of Fr. Desmond Murtala’s story. How did he get his call to the priesthood? Join us to find out that and how his family reacted to it. He also shares how we can help him be a good priest, and it might not be what you expect!
How does a Muslim become a Catholic? This week Fr. Desmond Murtala shares his story of conversion and how the many graces of God in his life led him to the Catholic Church. He’s a new priest to our diocese, and his story is one of being obedient to God, even when it’s difficult and most unexpected. Don’t miss his fascinating story!
Is your marriage feeling a bit rough lately? Could it use a tune up? Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Catholic Views to share his small changes that bring about big results in a marriage. Dr. Ray brings his wit and humor along with him (are they ever absent?), so be sure to listen in! And visit drray.com to check out the books mentioned in the interview.
A father’s love for his children runs deep. This week we hear the story of Tom Vander Woude from his son Chris. Tom, who was born and raised in our diocese, died a heroic death saving the life of his youngest child. Now there is an effort to open his cause for sainthood. Join us to find out about Tom’s faith and heroic death.
The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House (BDHH) is adding new programs to continue serving the homeless in our community, and Executive Director Madeline Shields joins us to share the fruits of their efforts. Want to help support BDHH and have a great date night? The Taste the Goodness event is coming up on Aug. 2 in Sioux Falls! Grab your tickets and learn more at ccfesd.org/events!
Is there a way to plan our families and respect our bodies? Yes, there is! Sandy Petree shares some of the basics of Natural Family Planning during NFP Week. Find out how you can deepen your marriage and cooperate with God’s plan for your lives through Natural Family Planning.
Our lives have definite moments of sacrifice and change, sometimes at the same time. How do we navigate them? Jeff and Lois Heron join us to share how they are navigating some major life changes, and how they’re leaning on God to get them through it all.
Is Marie Weller our biggest fan or our own personal stalker? She would say “Fan, yes! Stalker, no!” You might be Marie’s biggest fan after hearing about her faith journey and how she’s out there sharing Jesus with other young people in her life. Be inspired by her joy and bubbly personality!
Fr. Gerald Thornton is in the hotseat! Get to know our newest priest: How did he get his call? What is he most excited about? What would he tell a young man interested in becoming a priest? Join us to hear all about Fr. Thornton!
Ian Carter was a regular Catholic, then he went to college and set his faith aside. What brought him back? His future wife! Join us to find out how he got both the girl and a restored Catholic faith that has brought him all the way to leading the OCIA program at the cathedral. Ian grew closer to Jesus by spending time in prayer getting to know his Savior. Don’t miss it!
Ever wondered what it’s like to sponsor a stranger in the OCIA program? Join us to hear the conversion story of Connie Bitner and how her sponsor, Ruth Bordewyk, walked with her as she made her way into the Church. From strangers to close friends, these two women opened their hearts to God and to each other to grow in their Catholic faith.
The case in Georgia of a pregnant woman who suffered brain death has stirred up a lot of emotion and rightly many questions about the ethics of the situation. Who better to wade into this topic than Fr. Tad Pacholczyk? As senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Fr. Tad walks through what’s happening and why it matters, especially from a Catholic perspective. An episode not to miss!
How does a Buddhist become a Catholic? The honesty of children! Kathy Starks made her way slowly to the Church through her husband and children. Join us to hear her story and be inspired by her openness to hear God’s voice.
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