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58: Catholic Culture

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

Fr. MarkMary Ames joins MaryRuth for another conversation about fatherhood. They explore the ways parents, especially fathers, can provide what kids need to flourish.&nbsp;

101: Fatherhood Revisited

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get fired up for Pentecost as Alison Oertle talks about the Holy Spirit. Eric Groth takes us behind the scenes of the Wildcat movie. 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;

5/18/24 - Holy Spirit, Wildcat Movie, Weekly Gospel and News

Are you drawn to a simpler life, one more connected to the land? Jason Craig shares his experiences living a Catholic homestead. His book is Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead.

5/17/24 - Jason Craig on a Catholic Homestead

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.

58: Catholic Culture

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