Church news, theological reflections and contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona. Airs at 9 a.m. on Saturdays on 1310 AM in Phoenix.

The Bishop's Hour

Steve and Becky, the Cradle and the Convert, focus on helping Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faithful in our culture.

The Catholic Conversation

Today's homily is from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Thank you for joining us today! Learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix: https://www.dphx.org

Bishop Olmsted's Homily for February 13, 2022

Why should everyone get to Confession? Fr. Keith Kenney unpacks what actually happens in Confession, how to prepare and how it benefits us to live a better life.

4/21/23 - Fr. Keith Kenney -  Introduction to Confession

Listeners may have noticed a new introduction in the last few months on the show. Steve and Becky talk about recent changes in their work and home life. They reflect with gratitude on what God has been doing in their lives.

11/24/23 - Update from Steve and Becky

Beauty leads to contemplation. Michael Gormley joins Steve and Becky explore the moments of Jesus and Mary's lives we reflect on in the Rosary. He invites us to gather together to pray the Rosary with a beautiful video series called the Mysteries of the Rosary released by Paradisus Dei.&nbsp; The Joyful Mysteries series is the newest release and a great way to pray through Advent.&nbsp; &nbsp;

12/1/23 - Michael Gormley on the Mysteries of the Rosary

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Linda Campbell and Sr. Lydia Armenta will talk about the Blessed Mother and Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. We will share part of the second episode of "A Seat at the Table" and you'll get up to date on the latest news.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.&nbsp;

12/7/23 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, Seat at the Table, Weekly Gospel and News

Emily Malloy joins Steve and Becky to explore how our homes can help draw our attention to God. Though her floral arranging experience, she offers simple ways to incorporate flowers and plants in our homes to remind us of God's creation. Her book is&nbsp;Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons.

12/8/23 - Emily Malloy on Theology of Home IV

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Bishop Nevares and Fr. John Muir will tell us about their recent visit with Pope Francis. Scott LeFor will tell us about Mary College at ASU and you'll get up to date on the latest news.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

12/13/23 - Pope Francis and John 17 Movement, Mary College at ASU, Weekly Gospel and News

God wants his world back, let's mobilize for mission. These words come from the Acts XXIX website. Fr. John Riccardo shares this ministry, how they are helping rescue souls and bring them into a relationship with God.&nbsp;

12/15/23 - Fr. John Riccardo on Surrender and Mission - Part 1

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Will Wright joins us to discuss the Incarnation as we prepare for Christmas, Maricela Campa updates us on the first year of the Office of Mental Health Ministry and we'll share the latest news and events.

12/23/23 - Incarnation, Mental Health Ministry, Weekly Gospel and News

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.&nbsp;Marcia Otting gives us insight into an Ignatian prayer series, Harry Antram talks about his new role and we'll share the latest news and events.

12/30/23 - Ignatian Prayer, Catholic Cemeteries, Weekly Gospel and News

It is a popular notion that science refutes faith, yet a majority of scientists, especially young ones believe in God. Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Steve and Becky to dive into the relationship between faith and science. His book is&nbsp;  Science at the Doorstep to God: Science and Reason in Support of God, The Soul and Life After Death.

12/29/23 - Fr. Robert Spitzer, Faith and Science

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.&nbsp;Fr. Andrew McNair joins us to talk about racial healing and Martin Luther King Jr., Roberta Bazaldua has an invitation for Catholic women and you'll get up to date on the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

1/6/24 - Legacy of Martin Luther King, Women's Conference, Weekly Gospel and News

Joseph Pearce joins Steve and Becky to explore the last two millenia of history by looking at the tapestry of good, bad and beautiful woven throughout. His book is The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful: History in Three Dimensions.

2/9/24 - Joseph Pearce Looks at History Exploring the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.&nbsp;The Poor Clare sisters join us again to help us cultivate silence for Lent, we'll learn more about serving those with special needs and hear the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

2/17/24 - Silence, Serving Those with Special Needs, Weekly Gospel and News

Fr. John Waiss joins Steve and Becky to explore where we can find Mary in the Bible and what those passages reveal about her. His book is Bible Mary: The Mother of Jesus in the Word of God.

2/16/24 - Fr. John Waiss on Mary in the Bible

How do you help your kids learn to follow through to get things done? MaryRuth explores the definition of grit and how to encourage its development in our children.

95: Grit

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.&nbsp;Fr. Mike Schmitz extends a special invitation, we'll celebrate 50 years of Natural Family Planning and share the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

2/24/24 - Fr. Mike Schmitz, NFP Celebration, Weekly Gospel and News

She made the news when her body was found to be incorruptible, but who was Sr. Mary Wilhelmina? Sr. Mary Josefa from the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles joins Steve and Becky to explore Sr. Mary Wilhelmina's life. The book is The Life of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina.

2/23/24 - Life of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Get to know Sr. Ginger Downey, the director of Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Phoenix and learn about Radio Family Rosary as they celebrate 40 years of broadcasting. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

3/2/24 - Sr. Ginger Downey, 40 Years with Radio Family Rosary, Weekly Gospel and News

Get a theological take on the crisis of our times as Dr. Larry Chapp explores the work of Hans Urs von Balthasar, Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day. His book Confession of a Catholic Worker: Our Current Moment of Christian Witness will inspire us to live differently, totally for Jesus!

3/1/24 - Dr. Larry Chapp on Being a Christian Witness

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Get to know Abigail Standish, the coordinator of Catholic Social Teaching for the Diocese of Phoenix and hear about Nocturnal Adoration at a local parish You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.

3/9/24 - Catholic Social Teaching, Nocturnal Adoration, Weekly Gospel and News

Msgr. James Shea joins Steve and Becky to explore the landscape of our culture, provide insights into popular secular ideas and inspire us to evangelize. His book is&nbsp;Religion of the Day: The Sequel to From Christendom to Apostolic Mission.&nbsp;

3/8/24 - Msgr. James Shea Inspires Us to Evangelize

Fr. John Lankeit, parochial vicar at Holy Cross in Mesa and chaplain to the Porters of St. Joseph, gives us an update on his life and ministry.&nbsp; He's leading a Rosary at a downtown event in honor of St. Joseph on March 16.

3/15/24 - Fr. John Lankeit, Life Update and the Porters of St. Joseph

When the world seems messy, times seem dark, where do we find hope? Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gilbert joins Steve and Becky to explore the virtue of hope. He takes a deep dive into the issues of today, what can divide, ways we can be derailed and provides practical ways to cultivate hope.

3/22/24 - Fr. Charlie Goraieb, Cultivating Hope

Bishop Dolan joins us for this week's Gospel reflection. Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gilbert will help us cultivate the virtue of hope. We'll get to know Mary Permoda, the new director for the Office of Mental Health Ministry. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.

3/30/24 - Hope, Mental Health, Weekly Gospel and News

Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Steve and Becky to share his journey to the Catholic Church, a story he details in his book, There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey.

3/29/24 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker's Conversion Story

Dr. Daniel Meola joins Steve and Becky to explore the wounds adult children of divorce face and a path to healing. His book, co-authored with his wife, Bethany is Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation.

4/5/24 - Healing for Adult Children of Divorce

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.&nbsp; Pete Burak inspires us to evangelize and Ryan Ayala gives us an update on the Newman Center at ASU and talks about welcoming people back to the Church. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!

4/13/24 - Evangelization, Newman Center, Weekly Gospel and News

Steve and Becky visit Joyce Coronel as she evangelizes basketball fans in downtown, Phoenix.&nbsp;

4/12/24 - On the Street with Joyce Coronel

In an early episode, MaryRuth addressed discipline, but the next two episodes take a deeper dive into the topic. In this episode, MaryRuth provides framework for the purpose of discipline and concepts to consider. In the next episode a guest will join her to provide practical tips.

99: Discipline

Today's show is&nbsp; all about the Bible! Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Bob Rossi shares his new book intended to help us read scripture, Mark Hart introduces us to a Bible study for middle schoolers. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

4/20/24 - Understanding Scriptures, Bible Study for Middle School Youth, Weekly Gospel and News

How can we learn about the faith? How can we teach our children? Fr. Keith Kenney joins Steve and Becky to explore their formation experiences and how we can help others grow in faith.

4/19/24 - Fr. Keith Kenney on Being Formed

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Alyssa Yingling helps us get more out of Mass, Luz Lobato talks about Kino Catechetical Institute and Sr. Raphael Quinn reflects on her vocation and years of service in Catholic education. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

4/27/24 - Sr. Raphael Quinn, Liturgy, Kino Catechetical Institute, Weekly Gospel and News

Ian and Cassi Durnan, core members of the Springs in the Desert apostolate, share about their journey though infertility, their struggles, healing and how they learned to be fruitful in their marriage by being a gift to others. They also share a little about an upcoming retreat in the diocese, the Cherished retreat, ministering to anyone struggling with infertility.

4/26/24 - Cassi and Ian Durnan on Infertility, Springs in the Desert and the Cherished retreat

How do you remain consistent yet adapt to individual children and circumstances when making decisions about discipline? Gina Festerer joins MaryRuth to explore this and more questions related to discipline.

100: Discipline Practical Tips

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll explore early Marian devotion with Fr. John Nahrgang and learn about teaching Theology of the Body to kids with Dena Reany. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.&nbsp;

5/4/24 - Early Marian Devotion, Theology of the Body for Kids, Weekly Gospel and News

Steven Mosher, author and convert to the Catholic faith, shares about his book and his experience in Communist China: the one-child policy, chemical warfare, psychological warfare and Catholicism.&nbsp;&nbsp;

5/3/24 - Steven Mosher on his book The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi

On this podcast-only episode Bishop John joins us for the weekly Gospel conversation. Catch up on the latest news and events.&nbsp;

5/11/24 - Weekly Gospel and News

Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins Steve and Becky for a deep dive into the Book of Isaiah. His book is Commentary on the Book of Isaiah: An In-Depth Look at the Gospel of the Old Testament.

5/10/24 - Fr. Mitch Pacwa on the Book of Isaiah

The audiobook of "Into the Breach," the groundbreaking Apostolic Exhortation from the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, as read by Stephen L. Greene.

"Into the Breach" can be read in English or Spanish online at www.IntoTheBreach.org.

Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men

El audiolibro de "Firme en la brecha", la innovadora exhortación apostólica del Reverendísimo Thomas J. Olmsted, Obispo de la Diócesis Católica Romana de Phoenix, leída por el Padre Alfredo Quezada. "Firme en la brecha" se puede leer en Inglés o Español en línea en IntoTheBreach.org.

Firme en la brecha la exhortación apostólica del Obispo Thomas J. Olmsted

Trent Horn, author, speaker and apologist with Catholic Answers talks about the basics of the faith and his new book, Why We're Catholic, Reasons for Faith Hope and Love. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

5/30/17 - Trent Horn, Why We're Catholic

If you ever thought the Devil wasn't real, you won't want to miss this episode. Author, evangelist and radio host, Jesse Romero, shares stories from his new book, The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical.  Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com&nbsp;and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

1/4/20 - Jesse Romero, Encountering Evil

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is committed to helping the faithful encounter the living Christ through conversion, communion and solidarity. Led by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, more than 1.1 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant and faith-filled diocese their home.

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