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Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is "a school of the gift of the person." Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

St. Augustine said to Our Lord, “So Ancient, Yet So New, how late have I found Thee.” The words of St. Augustine to Our Lord might also be the words of those who have found a place with the Eastern Catholic Churches.

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord's Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God's presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

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This week’s guest is Luke Vercollone, a former professional soccer player, who is doing pro-life work with an organization that is helping mothers to make a decision for life.

When we talk about Saints, our Protestant brothers and sisters are generally dismissive about these Catholic teachings. But also, even some Catholics are a little shy or uneasy when you bring up Saints. The Feast of All Saints is a wonderful time to revisit the longstanding and doctrinally sound understanding of the role of the Saints in our spiritual life.

All Saints (Solemnity)

Segment 1: “Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” (2 segments)

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.

Segment 2: The Gift of Sainthood (2 segments)

On Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. We talk about the saints, and their families, with Patrick O’Hearn.

Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we gather the Knights Around the Table for another powerful conversation about Catholic masculinity, virtue, and the call to holiness! In this episode, we explore what it means to become the saint God created each of us to be and how Catholic men can pursue that calling in their everyday lives. Through prayer, discipline, sacrifice, and a commitment to following Christ, we discuss how to break free from complacency, overcome the obstacles that hold us back, and grow into the men God is calling us to become. Holiness isn't reserved for a se...

Father Edward Looney and Bear sit down to talk story about his story as a priest and about the faithfully departed.They begin by talking about the Marion apparition in Wisconsin - Our Lady of Champion. Then he explains how he went around to all the priests grave in his area to honor their memory and to pray for them. Father Looney and Bear dive into what purgatory really is and how Father Looney explains it as a place to purify us of our sins we have committed.Full Episodes! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai...https://www...

-British Porn
-Scientists and Wealth Inequality
-Price of Equality
-Teen Sexuality
-Kenya
-Fertility
-Crucifix

Coleen provides free friendly advice from a Catholic perspective.

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

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Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

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This week host Ace McKay leans on the “Catholic Momcast” to find out global rosary practices that can help bring us all peace. Also, thanks to the “Catholic Man Show” podcast we share ways we carry someone else’s sin in the silence and looking at a Catholic marketplace full of prayer products and what that says about demand for a better prayer life.

• Michael welcomes Jeff Thomas, producer of the film Little Audrey, the movie inspired by the life of Audrey Santo, a Massachusetts girl left in a comatose, akinetic mutism state after a near-drowning accident. • Jimmy Akin shares a different type of apparition just in time for Halloween.

Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Solving Conflicts, Engaging with Pop Culture

In an interview with Belgian media, Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers reflected on the role of the Church in Algerian society, noting that “We are the Church of this people. Not a proselytising Church, not a Church that is there to convert, but a Church that aspires to be one of the components of this people.”

Why would a bishop say we shouldn’t evangelize? Marcus has some thoughts.

Further Reading

Cardinal Vesco says Catholic Church is ‘not there to convert’ in interview on evangelisation

Bishop Barron rebukes Cardinal Vesco over claims Chu...

With All Saints’ Day around the corner, we learn how Pope Leo will celebrate. Meanwhile, Catholics in the U.S. military prepare for a first-of-its-kind national conference. Plus, a look at 5 soon-to-be-Blesseds who gave their lives defending the sanctity of marriage.

It’s Look Back Friday! Instead of taking calls, Dr. Ray spends Friday’s revisiting previously aired conversations from “The Doctor Is In” in order to expand on his answers and the topics addressed. On today’s show, we look back on Tony from Indiana (06/26/25), Dan from Nebraska (04/29) and Tara from Florida (04/28).

How does devotion to the Holy Eucharist transform family life, inspire religious vocations, and fuel a culture of life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Sr. Deirdre "DeDe" Byrne, POSC—active-duty military veteran, thoracic surgeon, superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, and author of Sister Soldier Surgeon—to preview her upcoming All Saints Day event at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

Sr. Deirdre reflects on her upbringing in a devout Catholic home where her parents prioritized daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration despite demanding schedules, demonstrating how the...

Segment 1: With the midterms approaching, what do Catholics value? (2 segments)

A new survey from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate finds that the majority of Catholic voters cite the cost of living, inflation and unemployment as higher priorities than life issues. Matthew Bunson joins us with more.

Segment 2: Lying and “the Right to the Truth” (2 segments)

It’s a classic moral puzzle: you’re hiding Jews in your house and the Nazis come to your door. What do you tell them? Is the “right to truth” absolute, and does it trump other rights...

Segment 1: The Strange Slavery of Addiction Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023. While the public knew him for his leading role on one of the top sitcoms of the 1990s, he battled massive addictions to drugs and alcohol. Marcus explores the spiritual battle of addiction.

Segment 2: What to do when your diocese restructures

Across the US and the Western world, Catholic dioceses are undergoing significant restructuring. The reasons are obvious – decades of declining religious observance and diminishing priestly vocations. These difficult circumstances demand difficult decisions. But those circumstances present an important opportunity for Catholics to examine th...

Are you experiencing fear, worry or anxiety that’s stealing your peace? Is there a particular problem you’re worried about? A new challenge or opportunity you’re not sure how to handle? Or are you experiencing anxiety in general–about life, the state of the world, or other concerns–and you’re not sure how to stop feeling on edge all the time? Whatever is causing you to be anxious, fearful, or worried, let us help you find the grace and confidence you need.

Dr. Greg and Lisa will help you solve your problems with relevant, relatable an...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the heroic witness of the Georgia Martyrs, who will be beatified this weekend. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin to discuss Pope Leo’s recent comments on faith and culture, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen live!

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Come, Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in the...

Why Catholics Venerate Relics
With All Saints Day coming up, Anthony Di Mauro of The Relic Project explains why relics matter and how they help us grow closer to the saints—and ultimately to Jesus.

Gospel Reflection with Father Mark White

Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
He was a 16th-century Jesuit lay brother whose deep spiritual life transformed the simple, everyday task of a doorkeeper into a ministry of holiness and hospitality. Stay tuned as we get acquainted with Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez.”

️ Putting on the Armor of God
Kathleen Lindemann, Adult Faith Formation Coordi...

Episode 726 · The Ten Commandments, Part 1

Most of us learned the Ten Commandments by memorizing them, and that may be why they feel like a list of restrictions. Fr. John Riccardo starts at the beginning, with who was speaking, to whom, and where, and shows why the commandments read very differently once you know that. Then he looks at the first one, which he says is the most frequently broken and the least confessed.

This episode helps answer: Is God the Enemy of Happiness?

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Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar's martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar's courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may...

The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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In order to fight a war, you have to know your enemy and his strategies. Crystalina sits down with Dr. Paul Thigpen to discuss his book, Manual for Spiritual Warfare, and give tips on knowing and combating the Devil’s strategy to destroy your life.”

Peter Gagnon stops in with the Inside Word at EWTN. Myrna Maloney Flynn from Citizens for life discusses the Compassionate Care Coalition, and outcome of statewide efforts to repeal the full-term abortion law. Coach Commentary looks at ways to bring Jesus to work with you each day. Fr. Max Gallegos tells the story of how escorting his sister and homecoming queen became a viral story of the Faith, and Mary Catherine Martin of Thomas More Society runs down opt out resources for parents and more!

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams shares her blessings on Glory to God Friday! Listeners text in sharing how grateful they are to have a good community in their church. Others ask about purgatory, Jesus' death, and how to grow in relationship with Mary.

Reason for canonize saints, Agnosticism, how to become Catholic and more on Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for his next major apostolic trip… a return to South America for the first time since his election. This week on Register Radio, Juan Andres Munoz, EWTN News Editor for Latin America and Jonathan Liedl, Register Managing Editor, join us with a preview and analysis.

On today's Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie our topic is: The Lives of the Saints

All Saints and All Souls Special

Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours more fully in their daily lives, saying the church’s public prayer is an antidote to a world shaped by technology, consumerism and an efficiency-driven mindset. Deacon Harold breaks down on today's show.