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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

We join with the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis and praying for the repose of his soul.

  • John Allen Jr, editor of Crux, reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis and what is next for the pontificate. You can read more here at cruxnow.com
  • Sister Marie Kolbe Zamora joins the show to discuss the life of Pope Francis – she is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister is a theologian for the Vatican’s General Secretariat of the Synod and did the keynote at LA Congress this year about the legacy of Pope Francis.

Prayer Requests

In addition to praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, we offer the following intentions this week…

  • Jennifer: For the repose of the soul of Bishop Emeritus Albert ThĂ©venot
  • Katrina: For her husband Brad and son Lucas as they take a school trip to Washington, DC. For herself and her other teenage son
  • Matt: For his parents, Kathy and Tom following their recent trip
  • Kay: For her daughter Kristin who is having health difficulties after scans for cancer
  • Zia: For her mom Melissa who is going through a divorce/annulment
  • Paul: For Fr. Dave Butler, who is struggling in his faith after the passing of his mother
  • Ryan: For Amanda and himself as they both seek annulments from previous marriages
  • Mary Kay: For friends Rick, Jeannie, Gloria and Nora who all have cancer
  • Tracy: For her and her son Tanner
  • Edder: For himself
  • Tricia: For her childhood best friend, Kim, who just had a double mastectomy and is starting 12 weeks of chemo. For 3 year old Ava and her family, as she has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

  • It’s Holy Week! Check out our Holy Week Schedule on the Catholic Channel – click here and select Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday in the drop down schedule menu!
  • News in the Pews: Gaudi, Architect of La Sagrada Familia, declared venerable
  • If you are thinking about going to confession this Holy Week, check out Busted Halo’s guide to confession!
  • If you’re looking for more Holy Week info, check out Busted Halo’s guide to the Triduum and our Holy Week in 3 minutes video
  • Elie de Laforcade tells us about his new Catholic audio player for kids called HeWo (short for “Hear the Word”)! It is designed to help children experience the joy of God’s word through enriching content that is screen-free, ad-free, and influence-free.

Monday, April 14, 2025

  • Father Dave is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood – and you’re invited! Learn more here! You can also send Father Dave an ecard here!
  • Actress Erin Cahill talks about her new original movie through Hallmark’s Dayspring faith-based films, “Journey to You.” The movie debuts Saturday at 8pm eastern on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus.

Prayer Requests

  • Jessica: For the repose of the soul of her sister Stephanie who passed away recently. For her 7-year old cousin Aiden who has a strong faith, prayers that it continues
  • Dawn: For the priests at her church, especially Father Rossi and all priests as we head into a busy Holy Week
  • Fr. Jonathan: For his brothers Neil and Cullen who both are expecting baby girls soon
  • Arlene: For her neighbor Patty who fell and broke five ribs in a fall, ruptured a lung
  • Stella: For her children Tina, Jason, Tammy, Matthew and Kenneth, that they return to the faith, especially in light of her husband being confirmed this weekend
  • Maureen: For her son John and school group who will be going on pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, and for her husband who is anxious about the travel
  • Becky: For her friend’s sister Shannon and her newborn son Max, who came prematurely and is undergoing tests

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

Prayer Requests

  • Jessica: For her 8-year-old nephew Isaias who has been in the hospital with a brain hemorrhage
  • Lori: For herself and her finances as her divorce heads to trial
  • David: In thanksgiving for his daughter Adriana’s 40th birthday today
  • Melanie: For friend Geri who fell and fractured her hip, needs surgery
  • Krista: For her 10-month-old daughter Lucy, as she has a doctor’s appointment for a tear duct issue she’s had since birth
  • Natalie: For her son Brendan who has an internship in New York City this summer
  • Brett: In thanksgiving for his brother Beau’s 48th birthday today
  • Katherine: For Mother Elaine, the principal of Catholic school, who broke her ankle
  • Michael: For the repose of the soul of Katie, his wife who he lost to suicide, and for himself as he mourns her loss
  • Debbie and Luke: For Deacon John at their parish who has cancer, and his wife Frances
  • Leslie: For the repose of the soul of Father Arul, a local priest in Kansas was shot and killed last week in front of his home. We pray for the community, the parish family, Father Arul’s, family, fellow priest in the area, the shooter’s family, and the conversion of heart for the shooter