Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: a really big deal in heaven! Mary is the ideal woman: uniting tenderness with power. Do you need more faith in uncertain times? What is consecration to Mary? How do we follow in her footsteps? Virtues of our Blessed Mother, Mary and why consecration to her […] All show notes at Why consecrate yourself to Mary? - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Father Matthew: surprised by Relevant Radio friends, today. Father shares testimonies of lives changed by Catholic radio…including his own. Everything is a blessing, if we allow God’s mercy to permeate it. The current pandemic situation included. Next week is Holy Week: Close to Jesus to the Last – a five part retreat with Father Rocky […]
Father Matthew welcomes Timmerie Geagea and they chat about how to share the gospel of Jesus with love and care. Timmerie and Father Matthew discuss the influence of St. Pope John Paul II in their lives. What is truth? What is God communicating to us through his divine revelation? Facts about Sacraments: the proximity of […]
Vatican announces additional intercession for Good Friday and votive mass for the end of covid-19 pandemic. CCC 2777: reflection on the Our Father prayer. Why do we call God, “Our Father?” Lessons from radio: when Father Matthew realized the numbers of people listening to and relying on Relevant Radio, it brought additional weight to the […]
The coronavirus pandemic has shown a spike in searches for prayer. Exploring the CCC 2566: prayer in light of the Old Testament. Prayer is the way we try to connect with the Divine; God initiates the communication. Faith and prayer are intertwined. We are called to pray on behalf of others; we are called to […]
Father Stephen Spencer joins Father Matthew: discussing the ways technology has quickly filled in during the pandemic. Live streaming masses, rosaries – building community. Out and about during quarantine: Father Stephen shares a heartwarming experience. Baking bread and learning Vietnamese. Father Matthew shares lessons he’s learned as a radio host: it’s easier to do things […]
Father Matthew reflects on Pope Francis’ special proclamation of the Gospel at the Vatican: Urbi et Orbi. Jesus is in control and he cares what happens to us. Will the pandemic lead to a great spiritual renewal? Year of St. Joseph extended until December 8, 2020 for the Oblates of St. Joseph. To be pious […]
Who are the poor and why are they blessed? Why does Jesus have a particular love for the materially poor? Do we have an attachment/immoderate love of the material? In this time of self confinement, why not take a virtual tour of Rome? Reflections on the coronavirus spread throughout Italy: will more Christians will come […]
Today’s feast day completely transformed humanity: darkness became a thing of the past. Beginning of the unfolding of the Paschal Mystery. Just as Mary said “Yes” to God’s will, we are called to do the same. You don’t have to see the future, to be able to say “yes” to God’s will. When God comes […]
Creative solutions and heroic actions in Italy during the Covid-19 crisis; great reminders that we are looking toward eternal life. We all have a part to play…stay prepared. Father Matthew shares some insight from Father Jacques Philippe on keeping peace in big decisions: prayer, time/patience, reflection, act, trust. Oblates observe an additional holy hour; the […]
Why do we continually try to predict the end of the world? It’s a great grace/blessing to not know when the world will end. God doesn’t ask us to live in fear; he says, “do not fear/do not be afraid.” Prayer v Pandemic: Father explains our worldwide prayer campaign to unite in prayer for an […]
Timmerie Geagea (filling in for Father Matthew in the host seat, today) welcomes Father Donald Calloway to discuss consecration to St. Joseph. Relative to today’s quarantine situation: look at St. Joseph who was tasked with fleeing to Egypt to protect the lives of his young family. Father Calloway explains his inspiration: the world needs a […]
Joseph was the father of Jesus — Mary referred to him as such, “Your father and I have been looking for you.” Joseph (Son of David) transferred his Davidic line to Jesus. Young, strong, virtuous: the greatest husband possible for Mary. Lessons in perspective from astronauts: with a bird’s eye view of the planet, astronauts […]
The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary begins at tonight’s vigil. Humility is the first attribute of one who adores Jesus. It was because of his humility, St. Joseph was able to serve Jesus. Spiritual director of St. Padre Pio, Father Dolindo Ruotolo and the Surrender Novena Prayer. https://www.fatherdolindoruotolo.com/ Are you […]
Workers around the world, working from home. Can you learn to limit your distractions in the spiritual life? How are you working on being present to the Lord? Feast of St. Patrick, missionary of Ireland: remembering great saints. We are called to live in intimate union with Christ. Lent is about eliminating vice, repenting of […]
Father Matthew shares his perspective of travelling back to the US from Peru in the midst of covid-19 pandemic. Origins of the word quarantine and connection to lenten observances. Be not afraid. Good news for the unborn. Technology can help us in spite of quarantine, but will never replace our need for human interaction. In […]
Today’s broadcast originally aired February 21, 2020 How much detail do you need to provide in making a good confession? Father provides some advice on being plain, entire and prudent. Landing an A380 airbus in tricky circumstances: parallels in the spiritual life. Embrace and exalt that in the Christian life, we are completely dependent on […]
Guest Host, Cale Clarke, The Faith Explained: Easter is coming, get ready to see the world asking for “proof” for Jesus. Cale offers more historical evidence to demonstrate that Jesus Christ did indeed die on the cross and resurrect. Resurrection: historical, eyewitness accounts, testimony of women and the empty tomb. Caller, Susanna: Where were the […]
In this season of Lent, we are called to share the gospel. Like Moses, we must listen to and depend on God who gives us grace through the sacraments. Father shares the differences in the accounts of the annunciation of our Lord to Mary through the Angel Gabriel and the annunciation of our Lord to […]
Guest Host: Timmerie Millington welcomes Mountain Butorec with a report from what’s happening in Rome. www.thecatholictraveler.com Timmerie and Mountain discuss a humbling and inspiring site in Rome, the Scala Sancta/Holy Stairs: the stairs Jesus climbed to Calvary. How did you meet your spouse? On a dating website? At church? Callers respond! Timmerie weighs in on […]