A Protestant calls Father Dave looking to understand why Catholics have such a deep devotion to Mary. The caller wonders why we don’t just go straight to God instead of praying to Mary/ Father Dave explains why Catholics are devoted to Mary, and what role she plays in our prayer lives. (Original Air 08-15-17)
read moreAs we all continue to wrestle with the recent, horrifying news about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, we hope that Busted Halo is a…
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I recently went on a four-day silent retreat at a local abbey. My friend made me promise her that I would sing “Climb Every Mountain”…
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I took a deep breath and dialed her number. “Mom,” I said timidly, “I just wanted to let you know I got out.” “Out of…
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A couple of years before meeting my wife, I started praying a prayer about her and about preparing both of us for marriage. I prayed…
read moreFather Dave shares some Fatherly Advice with a young man who was recently denied from serving in the Navy. The caller has had a desire to serve for a long time, and has worked extremely hard to put himself in the best possible position to succeed. After being denied, the caller finds himself questioning his faith. (Original Air 05-03-17)
read moreAfter six months of living on my own in a new city, I decided unintentional hermitage was a tad unhealthy. As a fresh-out-of-grad-school campus minister…
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