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

Bishop Olmsted reflects on the life of St. Junipero Serra, Fr. Michael Gilbert teaches us about icons. You'll get up to date on the latest news including a conversation with Fr. Andrew McNair.  &nbsp;  This episode is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. Learn more:

7/2/22 - Fr. Michael Gilbert on Icons, News Including Fr. Andrew McNair and Bishop's Message

As Fr. Sergio Fita prepares to return to Spain after serving many years at St. Anne in Gilbert, he shares his parting gift, Jesus and You, Woman: Ignatian Retreat for Woman Under the Guidance of Edith Stein. It is a way for women to grow closer to Jesus through contemplative meditation This episode is brought to you in part by .&nbsp;

7/30/22 - Fr. Sergio Fita, Jesus and You, Woman

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

Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. We'll also spend some time later in the show looking back at Bishop Dolan's first year.&nbsp; You'll get up to date on the latest news, including the Church in Africa and the Knights of Columbus.  &nbsp;  Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible!

8/5/23 - Bishop Dolan's First Year, 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

Get practical answers to your parenting questions. MaryRuth and Christy Isinger tackle questions that were submitted by listeners.&nbsp;

93: Q & A

We're pre-empted on the radio this week, so today's show is a shorter, podcast-only show. Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. You'll get up to date on the latest news and events.

2/10/24 - 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

Parents get stressed! How can we deal with stress in a way that is healthy? How do we keep from losing it? MaryRuth explores the science behind stress and shares practical tips to help parents manage it.

98: Parental Stress

Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fr. Carlos Martins will share about the relic of St. Jude tour of Phoenix and Jose Reyes will talk about discipleship and building community. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.&nbsp;&nbsp; Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

4/6/24 - St. Jude Relic Tour, Building Community, Weekly Gospel and News

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

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

Jason and Crystalina Evert talk about chastity. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity HealthShare at http://www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

1/2/17 - Jason and Crystalina Evert, Chastity

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

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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