Catholic Lunch Break (Houston): Recent Episodes
Guadalupe Radio Network
The Catholic Lunch Break, hosted by Wyatt Goolsby, is where we catch up on everything Catholic in Houston. It airs live every Monday at noon in Houston on AM 1430 KSHJ, and podcasts here for your listening convenience. We’re going to talk to priests from every parish in the archdiocese, Catholics doing amazing things that you haven’t heard of, and you might even learn something about your faith without even trying. Be sure to listen every week for timely announcements about everything Catholic in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Texas.
New pastor assignments in Houston take effect today, July 1st. Wyatt Goolsby interviews two priests who are taking on new pastor roles: Fr. Michael Earthman at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Fr. Stephen Reynolds at St. Michael the Archangel.
Today: - Ennie Hickman, Speaker, Author, Father of 9 - Fr. Stephen Reynolds, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Jessica Counts, Catholic Home Educators Collective
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Fr. Pat Garrett, pastor of Sts. Simon & Jude and James Burkett, shelter coordinator - Chris and Mary Bearer, The C Major Project - Gordon Moore, Adore Ministries
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Fr. Preston Quintela, pastor of two churches in Brazoria country - Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, Our Lady of the Lake University - Rich May, national Cathlolic speaker addressing Moral Confusion
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Zachary Allen, New KSHJ General Manager - Dr. Rick Lopez, 2nd Annual Choral Festival - John Hinojosa from Loving Choice Pregnancy Help Center - Smells and Bells with Fr. Reynolds - Nora Ponder, Certified FertilityCareTM Practitioner
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Stefany Cortes and Alexandra Irady, St. Joseph Conference - Holly Hansen, "The Texan" Magazine - Erin from Loving Choice Pregnancy Help Center
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Merri, Loving Choice Pregnancy Help Center Client - Kathleen Messina, Director of Emmaus Spirituality Center - John Power, Director of Admissions at Western Academy
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Dr. Mary Neal from the San Jose Clinic - Arland K. Nichols, PhD: Founder of St JPII Institute Sarah Cortez, Catholic Literary Arts - Julie Hancock from Loving Choice Pregnancy Center
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Fr. Richard McNeillie, Vocations Director of the Archdiocese - Dr. George Harne, UST Professor - Fr. Nicholas Divine and Fr. John Schork, Holy Name Retreat Center + Annual Golf Tournament - Rosalinda Vela from Loving Choice Pregnancy Center
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Smells and Bells with Fr. Reynolds - Tom O'Driscoll, A Living Organ Donor - Larry Massey speaks on the Sacred Art Live event - John Hinojosa from Loving Choice Pregnancy Center
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Paul Beck, President of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory - Cynthia Colbert, President and CEO of Catholic Charities - Julie Hancock from Loving Choice Pregnancy Center
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Fr. Eduardo Rivera, CSB. - Cathy Garcia-Prats, President of the Nativity Academy of Houston - Tere Johnson, Executive Director of the Stella Maris Center - Jennifer Cornelisse, Volunteer at Loving Choice Pregnancy Center
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: - Ray and Susan Stawaisz talk about the new film "Love God's Will" feat. their son Fr. Ryan Stawaisz - Leah Jacobson from UST - Smells and Bells with Fr. Reynolds, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: Pearl Campbell from the Serra Club, an organization that does great work in promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life Dr. Christopher West is coming to Pearland. Wyatt talks with him about his Made for More event. St. Pius X High School has been nominated for 22 Tommy Tunes awards for their production of Nunsense, a zany musical featuring 5 hapless nuns.
Plus, we've got a giveaway. Get ready to call when Wyatt gives the cue: 877-757-9424
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
Today: Smells'n'Bells with Fr. Reynolds John Connolly, Interim CEO of St. Dominic Village Dr. Marc Martinez, Principal of St. Peter's Technical High School
Catholic Lunch Break Hosted by Wyatt Goolsby Catching Up on Everything Catholic in Houston! Mondays starting at 12pm Central www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak
January 08, 2024 - KSHJ Executive Director Wyatt Goolsby interviews Catholic Literary Arts gala speaker Dr. Louis Markos, Cathedral High School president Zachary Allen, and Mark Ciesielski from the Office of Aging of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Links: www.GRNonline.com/LunchBreak | www.loving-choice.org | www.cathedralhouston.org | www.catholicliteraryarts.org/the-dinner-party | www.archgh.org/aging
December 18, 2023 - On this week's show: We catch up with Wyatt and Carol on the last week before Christmas. Corpus Christi parish is getting a new pastor from the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. And the Catholic Literary Arts High School Writers Institute fills up fast; so get your spot reserved soon. Plus, some sorta big news from Tim. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.ccparishhouston.org | www.blessedsacrament.com | www.catholicliteraryarts.org | www.buffalobayou.org
December 11, 2023 - Lessons & Carols concerts are popping up all over the place. This is a personal favorite Christmas tradition for host Tim. So today he brings all the native Houstonians in from the office into the studio to ask about their favorite Christmas traditions specifically in Houston. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.facebook.com/groups/GRNHouston | www.loving-choice.org
December 04, 2023 - Deacon Phillip Jackson, director of the permanent diaconate program in Houston. Terice Richards, author of Believe You Me, a book of true stories from the edge of the afterlife. Deacon Glynn Trahan, participating in the big 4-church Eucharistic procession. www.GRNonline.com
November 27, 2023 - The Big Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Co-Cathedral. The Big Eucharistic Procession at 4 Parishes in Spring, TX. And the Big News of Annunciation Church's New Rosary Center. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.archgh.org/ohm | www.pophouston.org/event/eucharistic-procession
November 20, 2023 - On Today's Show: Fr. John Ugobueze and two board members from the Catholic League for the Poor of Nigeria, which is building a hospital; TAPS academy, which is bringing together law enforcement and teens; and a look ahead at the liturgical calendar this week, and a look behind at what Carol and Wyatt were up to this weekend. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.houstonsacredmusic.org | www.clpnonline.org | www.igbocatholichouston.org | www.tapsacademy.org
November 13, 2023 - On this week's show: Wyatt got goosebumps at St. Frances Cabrini. We talk to a Loving Choice client. CyberCatholic Paul spoke to moms at Catholic Charities. And Gratia Plena Counseling is having a mini-retreat for retirees. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.sugarlandcatholic.com | www.gratiaplenacounseling.org
November 06, 2023 - Wyatt filling in for Tim. Fr. Stephen Reynolds talks about praying for the dead. Dr. Jon Kirwan from UST highlights premiere historical theology program in the nation. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.seascatholic.org | https://news.stthom.edu/new-ma-in-theology-program-positioned-as-premier-historical-theology-program-among-newman-guide-schools/
October 30, 2023 - Four churches in the Houston area are working together on a week-long Eucharistic Procession this November. Today we talk to all four pastors about why it's important, what it took to plan, and how you can participate. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.pophouston.org | www.ignatiusloyola.org | www.cgscc.church | www.saintedward.org
October 23, 2023 - How can Houston churches help persons with physical or mental disabilities integrate more fully into the body of Christ in the liturgy? Our monthly Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston highlight has the answer. We also get a sneak peek at the theme of the upcoming In Memoria concert. Plus, Wyatt Goolsby recaps the EWTN Radio Conference. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.facebook.com/groups/GRNHouston | https://www.facebook.com/events/1370911886818319 | www.acchtx.org | https://www.indiancatholicmatters.org/cardiologist-of-the-eucharist/ | www.ArchGH.org/OEC | www.ArchGH.org/InMemoria
October 16, 2023 - The Return of Carol. Lake Jackson church caught in Israel as war breaks out. Catholic High Schools celebrate homecoming. And Catholic home educators form a new collective. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.chechtx.org
October 09, 2023 - Gen Verde concert. MOTSY by The COOL. And CyberCatholic Paul Stoessel talks A.I.
October 02, 2023 - We get to chat with the new pastor of Holy Rosary church in Midtown. They have a very significant weekend coming up. And Fr. Reynolds returns for the October Smells'n'Bells segment! Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonFishers | www.loving-choice.org | www.holyrosaryparish.org | www.seascatholic.org
September 25, 2023 - On Today's Show: Sr. Symphonie Ngo from the Special Youth Services of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: ministering to those in Juvenile Justice Centers. Gary Thome, founder of Loving Stones of Christ: a new lay apostolate helping people grow as disciples of Christ. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.loving-choice.org | www.archgh.org/sys | www.lovingstonesofchrist.org
September 18, 2023 - His Excellency, Bishop Italo Dell'Oro, the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston recently returned from World Youth Day in Portugal. He sits down with KSHJ Executive Director Wyatt Goolsby to share from his heart about a wide range of personal and spiritual topics. They touch on what day to day challenges priests and bishops face, what it's like to be called as a bishop, how the spirituality of the Somascan order influenced his vocation, and a very moving experience that he had doing confirmations in a Texas prison. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.archgh.org/about/our-bishops/bishop-delloro
August 14, 2023 - On Today's Show: The Together in Holiness conference expands to THREE locations. Two of the speakers join us today to talk about modeling your marriage and family on the Holy Family. Annunciation Church has an event designed for you to bring non-Catholics to. And Wyatt Reports from the Longhorn Mass. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.edwardsfamentertainment.com | www.acchtx.org | www.togetherinholiness.org
July 31, 2023 - On Today's Show: The Mamie George Community Center serves a wide variety of people in Fort Bend County. Their Mission of Love Gala is a huge celebration that you can join in on. Plus, we'll talk to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools about what's new this back-to-school season. Links: www.loving-choice.org | www.GRNonline.com | www.edwardsfamentertainment.com | www.catholiccharities.org/missionoflove | www.choosecatholicschools.org
July 24, 2023 - On Today's Show: Cybersecurity consultant Paul Stoessel helps us keep our families safe online. And Julie Dumalet from the archdiocesan pro-life office introduces us to the St. Joseph Foster Care Program. Links: www.loving-choice.org | www.GRNonline.com | www.sugarlandcatholic.com | www.archgh.org/prolife
July 17, 2023 - On Today's Show: Fr. David Michael Moses and his backing band of priests will rock the 10th Annual Concert for Life this Thursday. The Catholic Grandparents Association will enrich your life. Wyatt Reports from Cafe Catholica. And more! Links: www.loving-choice.org | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.houstonpregnancyhelpcenter.org/cfl2023 | www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
July 10, 2023 - On Today's Show: Homeschool Moms Retreat. Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast day. And the Catholic Chaplain Corps wants YOU! Links: www.loving-choice.org | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | https://www.archgh.org/offices-ministries/clergy-formation-chaplaincy-services/catholic-chaplain-corps | Homeschool Moms Retreat: https://forms.gle/hATLkGfaBsUzSejVA | www.mtcarmelalive.org
July 03, 2023 - Happy Independence Day Eve, and also the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle! On today's show: We tackle the heavy topic of human trafficking in Texas and the lighter topic of Ordinary Time with our Smells & Bells segment on the liturgy. Plus, movie ticket giveaway! Links: www.loving-choice.org | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.notraffickingzone.org | www.ourrescue.org | www.angel.com | www.SEAScatholic.org
June 12, 2023 - On today's show: Holy Rosary Parish commissions new music from classical composer, Daniel Knaggs, premiering on their patronal feast in this 110th anniversary of the parish! Also, announcing the Catholic Radio Prayer Breakfast Speaker for a new location. Links: www.loving-choice.org | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.holyrosaryparish.org/patronalfeast | www.agapecongress.com
May 22, 2023 - On today's show: Dr. Richard Lopez from the Office of Worship and Christy Salinas from the Blessed Beginnings program at Catholic Charities. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.archgh.org/choralfestival | www.catholiccharities.org/blessedbeginnings
May 15, 2023 - How does the theology of Pope Benedict XVI affect your experience at your local parish here in Greater Houston? On today's show we talk to a local pastor and a theology professor at UST. Plus a heartfelt farewell to intern Valeria. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.loving-choice.org | www.sugarlandcatholic.org | https://news.stthom.edu/new-course-offering-introduction-to-the-thought-of-joseph-ratzinger
May 08, 2023 - Incarnate Word Academy turn 150 this year. We'll take a look at its history and at its future with Principal Cathy Stephen and other leaders from IWA. Plus, Shawn Carney from 40 Days for Life joins us to talk about a new pro-life event in DC marking the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.loving-choice.org | www.40daysforlife.com | www.nationalcelebratelifeday.com | www.incarnateword.org
May 01, 2023 - Smells'n'Bells: Easter Edition! Plus an exact replica of the Shroud of Turin finds a permanent home in Houston. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.loving-choice.org | www.seascatholic.org | www.nmfh.org
April 24, 2023 - With our American culture quickly becoming post-Christian, how can we keep our young people in church as they grow up? Today we talk with the Archdiocesan Director of Adolescent Catechesis, Tim Colbert. Plus, supporting Christians in the Holy Land, supporting moms in crisis pregnancies, and so many Catholic events in Houston this week. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.archgh.org/175 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFPvSCrZwE0 | www.archgh.org/oace | www.loving-choice.org | www.eohssouthwest.com
April 17, 2023 - On today's show: Wyatt Reports on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Gratia Plena Counseling celebrates a big anniversary, and the Priests vs. Seminarians game is back! Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBrdakfast |www.loving-choice.org | www.houstonvocations.com | www.eohssouthwest.com | www.gratiaplenacounseling.org
April 10, 2023 - On today's show: Celebrating new life in Christ! And, a moving testimony of a crisis pregnancy, an Evening with the Bishops, and Wyatt Reports from Moving Waters 5000th shower. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBrdakfast |www.loving-choice.org | www.stdominicvillage.org /event/13th-annual-evening-with-the-bishops
March 27, 2023 - On today's show: Did you see Carol's pilgrimage profiled in the Texas Catholic Herald?! We'll get her reaction to it today. And the dean of UST's Kolbe School of Innovation and Professional Studies talks about the role of Catholic higher education as it relates to your career. Plus, we'll get a look at the inner workings of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Communications. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.archgh.org/news-events/news/texas-catholic-herald/texas-catholic-herald-news/texas-catholic-herald/tour-de-galveston-houston-parishioner-makes-pilgrimage-to-100-plus-local-churches | www.stthom.edu/Academics/School-of-Innovation-and-Professional-Studies | www.archgh.org/offices-ministries/communications/office-of-communications
March 13, 2023 - 3rd Week of Lent. On today's show: Annunciation Catholic Church is hosting a conference on Spiritual Warfare, but specifically as it relates to the defense of the sanctity of human life. Why does the enemy target the unborn? Find out in our conversation with Fr. Paul Felix. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.acchtx.org | www.convergingroads.com | https://stpeterhs.org
March 06, 2023 - 2nd Week of Lent. On today's show: A new member joins the KSHJ team. What's up with Loving Choice this week? Smells & Bells midway through Lent. What to watch for this Holy Week. And the Houston Catholic Women's Conference makes a comeback. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.seascatholic.org | www.HoustonCWC.net | https://youtu.be/48d2rvEaKq4
February 27, 2023 - 1st Week of Lent. On today's show: What are you giving up for Lent? Call in and tell us! 877-757-9424. Plus, a new Loving Choice partnership, a men's conference at St. Bart's, and a chance to hear Bishop Cahill this Lent. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.st-bart.org | www.saintedward.org
February 20, 2023 - Seventh Week of Ordinary Time. On today's show: The relationship between Pope St. JPII and Pope Benedict XVI. A human look at our brand new permanent deacons. Catholic Literary Arts offers new High School Writers Institute. Links: www.GRNonline.com/raffle | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonAmbassadors | www.trwfamily.com | www.stthom.edu/Academics/Institutes/John-Paul-II-Institute | www.catholicliteraryarts.org/2023-high-school-writers-institute
February 13, 2023 - Sixth Week of Ordinary Time. On today's show: Houston Coalition for Life Executive Director Christine Melchor. And UST Max Studios introduces new video series on Leah Darrow. Links: www.GRNonline.com/raffle | www.GRNonline.com/houstonbreakfast | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonAmbassadors | www.HoustonCoalition.com | www.USTMaxStudios.com
February 06, 2023 - Memorial of St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs. On today's show: special guest Peggy Stanton from the Order of Malta; Smells & Bells with Fr. Stephen Reynolds; Tere Johnson for National Marriage Week. Links: www.GRNonline.com/raffle | www.GRNonline.com/houstonbreakfast | www.GRNonline.com/HoustonAmbassadors | https://avemariaradio.net/product/from-the-white-house-to-the-white-cross-confessions-of-a-tv-news-correspondent | www.SEAScatholic.org | www.ilovestellamaris.org | www.foryourmarriage.org
Monday January 30, 2023 - 4th Week of Ordinary Time. Special Guests Kathleen Messina from Emmaus Spirituality Center and Dave Baranowski from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Links: www.GRNonline.com/raffle | https://www.grnonline.com/houstonbreakfast | https://archgh.cventevents.com/StewardshipSpeakerSeries2023 | www.emmausspiritualitycenter.org
January 23, 2023 - 3rd Week of Ordinary Time. In light of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's recent passing, I thought this would be a good time to look again at one of his papal documents that you may not have heard of but which is extremely significant to at least one of our churches here in Houston, and to my own journey into the fullness of the faith. Links: www.GRNonline.com/raffle | https://www.grnonline.com/en/events/catholic-prayer-breakfasts/466-catholic-prayer-breakfasts-houston-2 | www.cathedralhouston.org | www.GRNonline.org/HoustonAmbassadors | https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_ben-xvi_apc_20091104_anglicanorum-coetibus.html
January 16, 2023 - 2nd Week of Ordinary Time. On today's show we talk to the organizers of the Texas Rally for Life, the artists showing at the next Sacred Art Live, and the host of a poetry contest for your Catholic Middle Schoolers. Links: www.GRNonline.com/raffle | https://www.grnonline.com/en/events/catholic-prayer-breakfasts/466-catholic-prayer-breakfasts-houston-2 | www.texasrallyforlife.org | www.sacredartlive.org | www.catholicliteraryarts.org/2023-middle-school-sacred-poetry-contests
November 28, 2022 - On today's show: Fr. Michael Saah-Buckman, pastor of St. Francis Xavier church. Diane Summers, executive director of Fullness of Truth. Patti Smith, owner of Little Flower Catholic Books & Gifts. Links: www.GRNonline.com | https://sfxhouston.com | www.fullnessoftruth.org | https://littlefloweronline.square.site
November 21, 2022 - On today's show: Fr. Tom Lam of Epiphany Catholic Church. A new Pastoral Formation Program hits the seminary. What it takes to create Catholic kids' books. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.epiphanycatholic.org | www.houstonvocations.com | www.sarabethmeyer.com | www.alexandrahsizemore.com | www.clarecalcote.com
November 14, 2022 - On today's show: The newest member of the Caritas Women's Care team also trained at the St. Paul VI Institute. And we talk with the Passionist brother who wrote a Christmas comedy for the stage and the Catholic director who is producing it this December. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/caritas-womens-care | www.apprenticeproductions.org
October 31, 2022 - On today's show: How does the church celebrate Halloween? Fr. Reynolds has a lot to talk about on this month's Smells & Bells segment. Also, our Parish of the Week is St. Mary of the Purification. And UST announces a new scholarship opportunity. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | http://www.stmaryshouston.net | www.seascatholic.org | https://www.stthom.edu/hometownheroes
October 24, 2022 - On today's show: UST has a championship-winning e-sports team. We'll talk about what it's like to be a Catholic in the world of pro-gaming. Also, several young men come talk about their experiences in the C.O.O.L. Plus, we'll look at what's coming up soon... it's more than just the World Series. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.TreasuresoftheChurch.com | www.theCOOLyouthgroup.com | www.stthom.edu/esports
October 17, 2022 - On today's show: Fr. Cedric talks about the founder of the Passionists, St. Paul of the Cross, whose feast day is this week. Angie Pometto is taking young adults to World Youth Day 2023. And Fr. Jeff Bame considers the most central Parish Festival this year. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.sacredhearthouston.org/coradcorfestival | www.frcedric.org | www.archgh.org/wyd2023 | www.archgh.org/proclaim
October 10, 2022 - On today's show: Houston Catholic composer premieres a new Requiem for the Unborn. Pro-Life in Houston March of the Surviving Youth first post-Roe Jericho March. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.requiemfortheunborn.com | www.40daysforlife.com | www.thecoolyouthgroup.com/motsy
October 03, 2022 - Fr. Reynolds explains the rosary on our Smells & Bells segment. Vocation Ministry launches Deacon Sunday. And Cathedral High School turns teens into humans... find out how. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.vocationministry.com | www.seascatholic.org | www.cathedralhouston.org
September 26, 2022 - On today's show: Houston liturgist publishes gorgeous new book on the Solemnities of the church calendar. And a chat with Theresa Diaz from St. Mary of the Expectation in League City. How Theology of the Body can help you find lasting happiness. Links: www.GRNonline.com/emailing | www.40daysforlife.com | https://ascensionpress.com/.../solemnities-celebrating-a... | www.saintmcc.org
September 19, 2022 - Henry Kutarna makes a career of telling business owners how they can make their businesses more Catholic, and not just by putting a Divine Mercy Image out by the sidewalk. Sr. Francesca Kearns, vicar for religious for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston helps us celebrate the jubilarian anniversaries of consecrated brothers and sisters who made their vows 25, 50, and 60(!) years ago. And Sr. Maureen O'Connell, OP, enlightens us on the upcoming Laudato Si conference. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.thecatholicceo.com | https://houstonvocations.com | https://archgh.cvent.com/c/express/b2e63746-66b6-4651-8db1-99bf5203789f
September 12, 2022 - On today's show: HPD Officer Jesus Robles, HCSO Captain Tommy Shelton, Sergeant Gomez, & Deacon Alvin Lovelady talk Blue Mass, L.E.A.D. and Shields of Christ. ProLife in Houston segment covers Foundation for Life and KofC ASAP initiative. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonFishers | www.40daysforlife.com | www.foundationforlife.org | www.shieldsofchrist.com
September 05, 2022 - We chat with the Supreme Knight of the Knights of St. Peter Claver, along with two of the Texas state officers. Plus, a Houston priest is building a hospital in Nigeria. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.kofpc.org | www.clpnonline.org
August 29, 2022 - On today's show: The Few, The Proud, The Deacons who serve our churches. Deacon Phillip Jackson, director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, is our feature guest today. Also, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and movie ticket giveaway! Call 877-757-9424 and tell us about your favorite deacon to get free tickets to the new Kirk Cameron movie, Lifemark. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonFishers | www.archgh.org/diaconate | www.sthelenchurch.org | https://lifemarkmovie.com
August 22, 2022 - On today's show: A new Houston connection for the Most Famous Burial of All Time: The Shroud of Turin. Also, poverty in Fort Bend county relieved by Catholic Charities hub. Plus, opportunities for going deeper with KSHJ. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.CatholicCharities.org | www.NMFH.org
August 15, 2022 - Fr. Cedric joins us to talk about Mary on one her most important and mysterious feast days. Faithful Houston Catholic Stan Marek has an idea of how to fix the immigration problem. And Together in Holiness strengthens marriages and relationships. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.thepassionists.org | www.tamupress.com/book/9781734082227/deconstructed | www.togetherinholiness.org
August 08, 2022 - On today's show: Pro-Lifers in Houston moving forward after the Dobbs decision; The extensive opportunities to show mercy at one of Houston's largest parishes; and a Catholic way to become a nurse faster. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.40daysforlife.com, www.HoustonCoalition.com | www.PoPhouston.org/MercyMinistry | https://absn.stthom.edu
August 01, 2022 - On today's show: Liturgical Expert and Enthusiast Alexis Kutarna takes over the Smells & Bells segment and we discuss Pope Francis's new document on liturgy. And it's back to school time, so Superintendent Debra Haney returns for a Catholic Schools update. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/20220629-lettera-ap-desiderio-desideravi.html | www.choosecatholicschools.org
July 25, 2022 - Kolbe House is a monastic style transitional facility helping men reintegrate into society after incarceration. One of Tim's favorite Catholic ministries in Houston. We're on location from their new chapel today. Also on the show, Dr. Roland Millare from the St. John Paul II Foundation. Links: www.grnonline.com/ambassadors | www.dismag.org | www.forlifeandfamily.org
July 18, 2022 - On today's show: Concert for Life with Fr. David Michael Moses; The dignity of the elderly and the joys of grandparents; World Day of Prayer for Grandparents & the Elderly | Radio Ambassadors hype. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonAmbassadors | www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org | https://www.usccb.org/topics/marriage-and-family-life-ministries/grandparents-elderly | www.archgh.org/aging | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concert-for-life-2022-tickets-324207803267
July 11, 2022 - On today's show: Theresa Endsley and Julie Dumalet discuss the Houston reaction to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. And Fr. Abelardo Cobos gives us a deep dive on Our Lady of Mount Carmel whose feast is this Saturday. Plus, a special announcement about a new program KSHJ is rolling out. Links: www.GRNonline.com | www.40daysforlife.org | www.archgh.org/prolife | https://mtcarmelalive.org | http://laycarmelitetx.org/
July 4, 2022 - ALL NEW CONTENT: Smells & Bells; 3-2-1 Voices, Cafe Catholica, and Proclaim. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.321voices.com | www.cafecatholica.com | www.archgh.org/proclaim
June 27, 2022 - The first show after Roe v. Wade is overturned, and we're broadcasting on location from the only Catholic pregnancy help center in the Houston metro area. Did not plan that; God's got a great sense of timing. So many good people sharing their stories in this episode: an 18 year old in her third trimester, a volunteer sonographer, a college student deciding her path, and good pro-life leaders to talk about the vision of a post-Roe v. Wade epoch. www.GRNonline.com | www.loving-choice.org
June 20, 2022 - On today's show, a Catholic Organization is celebrating its 100 year anniversary and it's done a lot of great work in Houston. Take a listen to learn more! And there's a great conference coming up this weekend that you don't want to miss where we learn about our Religious Freedoms! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.charityguildshop.org | www.pophouston.org
June 13, 2022 - Theresa Endsley brings attorney Brent Haynes to cover the Supreme Court Dobbs leak for "Pro-Life in Houston." Links: www.40daysforlife.com | www.houstoncoalition.org | www.prayfordobbs.org | www.emmausspiritualitycenter.og | www.sacredhearthouston.org
June 06, 2022 - On today's show: There's a new Catholic school opening up in Houston. And it's different than the others. Have you heard of it? And our Smells and Bells segment this time covers Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, and Sacred Heart. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.seascatholic.org | www.stpeterhs.org
May 30, 2022 - Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Ortiz, www.semperfithree.com | 175th Anniversary of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, www.archgh.org/175 | Fr. Nathaniel Haslam, LC on leadership, https://smile.amazon.com/Source-Summit-Leadership-Nathaniel-Haslam/dp/B09WPKNBYM/
May 23, 2022 - Call in and shout out your recent (or upcoming) graduates and your favorite teachers on the radio! 877-757-9424. Big News: UST is offering FREE TUITION. Find out details on the show today. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.catholiccharities.org/diaperdrive | www.houstonvocations.com | https://www.stthom.edu/.../Undergraduat.../St-Thomas-Promise
May 16, 2022 - On today's show: The Catholic CEO is a grass roots project to build the Catholic economy. We'll talk with the guys heading it up to see what that means. And we'll chat with one of our brand-new transitional deacons, Zachary Muldrow. Plus, the latest on the stolen tabernacle; and a movie ticket giveaway. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | https://www.fathomevents.com/events/The-Matter-of-Life | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1nleuuj8x0 | www.thecatholiceconomy.com
May 09, 2022 - On today's show: We get the latest Pro-Life news in Houston. Deputy Barry Curtis joins us to talk about police and prayer. Our parish of the week is Our Lady of Mount Carmel. And we give the Cristo Rey interns the chance to pick a topic on their last day. Links: www.grnonline.com/prayerbreakfast | www.loving-choice.org | https://mtcarmelalive.org | https://constablepct5.com | https://catholiccharities.org/diaperdrive
May 02, 2022 - Broadcasting live from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. www.CatholicCharities.org/DiaperDrive
April 25, 2022 - On today's show: Near Death Experiences; Parish of the Week Mary Queen; Basketball Game THIS WEEK Links: www.grnonline.com/prayerbreakfast | www.houstonvocations.com | https://maryqueencatholicchurch.org/parish-festival-1 | https://catholiccharities.org/diaperdrive/
April 18, 2022 - He is risen, indeed! Fr. Cedric joins us for the "Live with Passion, Houston" segment. Catholic Literary Arts turns you into a better writer. And UST makes major improvements to its core curriculum. Links: www.grnonline.com/prayerbreakfast | www.houstonvocations.com | www.frcedric.org | www.catholicliteraryarts.org | https://www.stthom.edu/Academics/Core-Curriculum/Index.aqf?SearchSuggestion=Core+curriculum&SuggestionType=SiteSearch
April 11, 2022 - On today's show: Fr. Dat Hoang talks about Divine Mercy. Holy Week happenings in our Archdiocese. An Evening with the Bishops. Pro-Life in Houston. And Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Ticket GIVEAWAY! Links: www.grnonline.com/prayerbreakfast | www.houstonvocations.com | www.stdominicvillage.org | www.saintfaustinachurch.org | www.houstoncoalition.com | www.40daysforlife.com
April 04, 2022 - On location at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Golf Tournament. Fr. Reynolds elucidates the smells and bells of Passion Week. Links: www.grnonline.com/houstonbreakfast | www.houstondominicans.org | www.houstonvocations.com | www.seascs.org
March 21, 2022 - On today's show: The president of the University of St. Thomas joins forces with the director of the Word on Fire Institute to make you a better evangelist. And the latest on the Vocations landscape in Houston. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.houstonvocations.com | www.ustmaxstudios.com | www.wordonfire.institute
March 14, 2022 - On today's show: Movie ticket giveaway (call 877-757-9424); Mike Pence comes to Houston; and the Director of Education for Regina Caeli Hybrid. Good stuff! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.fathomevents.com/events/Man-of-God | www.40daysforlife.com/gala | www.rcahybrid.org
March 07, 2022 - On today's show: We're broadcasting on location from the St. Catherine Convent where the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate live. What's life like for a consecrated sister? Find out here! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.houstondominicans.org
February 28, 2022 - On today's show: Poetry contest featuring spiritual works of mercy; Lenten service opportunity for young adults; Catholic high school sports report; and more... Links: www.grnonline.com | www.pokrova.org | www.archgh.org/yacm | www.catholicliteraryarts.org
February 21, 2022 - Bishop Cahill joins us to talk about the men's conference in the Diocese of Victoria. And Fr. Cedric Pisenga, CP inaugurates a new segment for us: "Live with Passion, Houston!" Links: www.grnonline.com | www.victoriadiocese.org | www.frcedric.org
February 14, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: Larry Massey returns to tell us about the underground Catholic artists he's uncovering. Theresa Endsley brings us the pro-life news in Houston. And Fr. Preston Quintela drops by to hype the comeback of the Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | https://www.houstonvocations.com | www.archgh.org/yacm | www.sacredartlive.org
February 07, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: In our second ever 'Smells and Bells' segment on the liturgy, Fr. Reynolds brings LOUD props! Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | https://www.steps4students.org/ | www.seascatholic.org | www.stdominicvillage.org/bishop-rizzotto-golf-classic
January 31, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: What's this synod that we keep hearing about? And what does it mean for you and your parish in particular? Guests from the Archdiocese Chancery join us to dive deep today. Also, the Parish of the Week, League Prayer Breakfast, and upcoming radio visits. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.grnonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | https://cgscc.church/ | www.archgh.org/synod
January 24, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: Sr. Thomas Aquinas, the head of school for the new Ordinariate high school; and Mary Pierson from Emmaus Spirituality Center to talk about their spring schedule, including a seminar on near death experiences. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.grnonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.cathedral-hs.org | www.emmausspiritualitycenter.org
January 17, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: This week in Catholic Houston; Buddhist Dentist Converts to Catholicism; and Vocations Collision. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.grnonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.texasrallyforlife.org | www.houstonvocations.org | www.katietodds.com
January 10, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: We kick off the second of our new regular segments, Pro-Life in Houston with Theresa Endsley. And we get a look at the single biggest Catholic event that happens in Houston. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.grnonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.40daysforlife.com | www.steps4students.org
January 03, 2022 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: New year, New segments. Fr. Stephen Reynolds is going to be a regular co-host for a new segment about liturgy. We'll see if he has what it takes to make it in Catholic Radio. 😉 Plus, Catholic Charities is diving deep on the issue of trauma caused by poverty. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.grnonline.com/HoustonBreakfast | www.catholiccharities.org/KnowPoverty | www.seascatholic.org
December 20, 2021 - On today's Catholic Lunch Break: An email mixup leads to a serendipitous connection. A new charity kicks off with a New Year's Eve party. And a mother only sees her son 7 days a year, but thinks that's a good thing. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.fpofriars.weebly.com | http://www.sophiainstitute.com/.../the-spider-who-saved... | www.facebook.com/groups/210673911257358 | www.tapsacademy.org
December 13, 2021 - On today's show: Special Advent Updates from all over Houston. Fr. Drew Wood, pastor of St. Laurence, shares the Heart of Worship with us. And Emily Ponte of Foundation for Life shares stories from the pro-life front line. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.veritasbookstore.com | www.stlaurence.org/HOW | www.foundationforlife.org
December 06, 2021 - The Knights of St. Max make a gift. The New Martha Ministry makes friends. St. Ambrose Catholic School makes music and merriment. You make me happy, GRN Listener! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.stmax.com | www.st-bart.org/the-new-martha-ministry | www.sashornets.org
November 29, 2021 - Bishop Joseph Perry, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, recently visited Houston to promote the cause for canonization of Venerable Augustus Tolton. We snagged an interview with him while he was in town, along with Fr. Martins Emeh, the pastor of St. Monica here in Houston. That's a special connection because St. Monica was also the name of Fr. Tolton's parish. And to make it even better, the president of the St. Vincent de Paul conference at St. Monica Houston, Connie Steward, joins us to celebrate St. Monica as the Parish of the Week. Links: www.grnonline.com | https://tolton.archchicago.org | www.stmonicahouston.org
November 22, 2021 - In 1993, John Sage lost his sister to a violent act of crime. What he did next will inspire you. Also on today's show, your chance to get a free copy of the movie PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton. Just call in and tell me how your family prays together. And for our Parish of the Week, we welcome Fr. Christopher Plant from St. Bartholomew in Katy. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.praythefilm.com | www.st-bart.org | www.bridgestolife.org
November 15, 2021 - Catholic Charities of Houston is helping Afghan refugees here in our archdiocese. We'll talk to CEO Cynthia Colbert for the details. Also, the In Memoria concert is back after covid. And Fr. Nathaniel Haslam joins us to talk about his story with the Legionaries of Christ. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.archgh.org/inmemoria | www.legionaries.org | www.lumeninstitute.org | www.catholiccharities.org/afghanistan
November 08, 2021 - Only 5 people in the world are chosen each year to receive this prestigious grant. On this episode we talk to the Houston musician who was chosen this year. Plus, a group of missionaries quietly changing lives at parishes across Houston. And, our Parish of the Week. Links: www.grnonline.com/houstonbreakfast | www.stroselima.org | https://news.stthom.edu/kutarna-chosen-for-prestigious-ratzinger-foundation--grant-study-award | www.chantschool.org | www.adoreministries.com
November 01, 2021 - Carol is on a personal pilgrimage to visit every single Catholic church in Houston. Normally, she's running the show behind the scenes. Today we're putting her on the mic to find out what she's seen so far on her pilgrimage. Plus, two special guests: Sandra McDevitt, the host of EWTN's "Stories from the Heart" and Michael Mackey, director of the ACTS retreat at St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.stjeromehou.org
October 25, 2021 - A Parish of the Week two-fer, the great success that Loving Choice Pregnancy Help Center is having, and reflections from a local Catholic author. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.ap.church | www.loving-choice.org | www.courtneyguestkim.com
October 18, 2021 - Joining us on today's Catholic Lunch Break is the president of Divine Mercy University along with expert faculty to talk about how you can be resilient during a time of grief and loss. Links: www.grnonline.com/HoustonFishers | www.divinemercy.edu/Houston
October 11, 2021 - Special guests today: Vocations Director Fr. Richard McNeillie, Pro-Life Director Julie Fritsch, San Jose Clinic President Marureen Sanders, and The C.O.O.L. Youth Group. Links: www.grnonline.com/houstonfishers | www.houstonvocations.com | www.archgh.org | www.sanjoseclinic.org | www.thecoolyouthgroup.com/motsy
October 04, 2021 - For 300 years, the Passionists have been preaching the good news of the Cross. For 75 years, they have been hosting retreats in Houston at the Holy Name Retreat Center. And for 3 years the retreat center has had a gala to support the ministry for those who can't afford it. Joining the Catholic Lunch Break today are Fr. Nicholas Divine, Fr. Cedric Pisegna, and director Kate Mims. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.holynameretreatcenter.com/gala
September 27, 2021 - On today's show, Fr. Dat Hoang from St. Faustina Catholic Church in Fulshear joins us to talk about Divine Mercy. St. Faustina's memorial is coming up on October 5th. And Deacon Alvin Lovelady, director of Correctional Ministries for the archdiocese, shares stories of hope from within our prisons. We are never beyond hope! Links: www.grnonline.com/houstonbreakfast | www.saintfaustinachurch.org | www.archgh.org/correctionalministries
September 20, 2021 - Two special interviews today. First, Arrows Rugby is kicking off their 2021-2022 season, and it is going to be exciting! Second, a conversation Tim had with a listener who started a podcast during lockdown, and just kept going. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.arrowsrugby.com | https://anchor.fm/sofia-fonseca7
September 13, 2021 - Three great interviews with some amazing people: Bishop David Toups of the Diocese of Beaumont, the folks from the Emmaus Spirituality Center, and Fr. Tom Hawxhurst for our Parish of the Week. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.dioceseofbmt.org | www.emmausspiritualitycenter.com | www.stpatrickhouston.com
September 06, 2021 - The Houston Coalition for Life has saved thousands of babies and helped thousands of mothers. We talk with them about recent pro-life legislation and their many activities. Also, Chris and Liz Miller are the leaders of the New Life retreat specifically for Catholics who are remarried or considering remarriage after an annulment. Plus, big news from Strake Jesuit. Links: www.grnonline.com | https://www.houstoncoalition.com/events/run-walk-for-life-2021 | www.ilovestellamaris.org/remarriage
August 30, 2021 - The inaugural Catholic Bowl this Saturday pits Houston's St. Thomas High School against JPII High School in Plano. Today we're talking to the Athletic Directors from both schools in a JOINT interview with our Dallas sister station, KATH. Plus, an interview with the founder of Vocation Ministry on creating a culture of vocation in education. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.globalfootball.com/catholicbowl | www.vocationministry.com
August 23, 2021 - On today's show: a world premiere concert at Annunciation, and the entire cohort of priests ordained this summer. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.annunciationcc.org/two-streams | www.houstonvocations.com
August 16, 2021 - Three churches that make a difference on the show today. The difference that Bishop Rizzotto made in the life of one of his parishioners when he was a pastor, developing your domestic church to make a difference in the life of your children, and our Parish of the Week in northeast Houston. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.stfrancisofhouston.org | www.togetherinholiness.com | www.sfds-houston.org |
August 09, 2021 - When a baby receives a prenatal diagnosis, frequently the medical advice is to abort? Where can Catholic parents turn for support and understanding? Jerome's Hope is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. We'll talk about it on this episode, along with stories from parents who have suffered miscarriages and infant death. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.archgh.org/jeromeshope
August 02, 2021 - The legendary John Michael Talbot is coming to Houston this Saturday. Today we talk to him about the St. Clare Monastery here in Houston and about his new album. Also on today's show, the superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Debra Haney, and the founder of GreatLife Teens, a global movement of pro-life young people. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.littleportion.org | www.choosecatholicschools.org | www.greatlifeteens.org
July 26, 2021 - On today's show, we learn about the upcoming Together in Holiness Conference and talk with one of the speakers and the conference coordinator. We also talk with one of the organizers and singers for the upcoming Concert for Life 2021. Links: forlifeandfamily.org/together-in-holiness | catholicallyear.com | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concert-for-life-2021-tickets-154438546851
July 19, 2021 - Dr. Jon Kirwan is bringing real theology to regular people like you and me. And A.R.K. Watson is uncovering hidden gems to Catholic fiction. Two awesome conversations for today. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.summerspeakerseries.com | www.realtheologyust.com | www.catholicreads.com
July 12, 2021 - When you work in media, you get to meet interesting people. And when it's Catholic media, it's even more rewarding. Today we're having a conversation with someone whose career has been seeking Catholic stories and telling them. Also, Cafe Catholica is back in person this year. Let's check in and see how it's been going and what they have for you coming up. Links: www.grnonline.com/summer-speaker-series | https://www.grnonline.com/en/events/catholic-prayer-breakfasts/38-catholic-prayer-breakfast | www.cafecatholica.com | www.archgh.org/tch
July 05, 2021 - On today's show, an extended conversation with Fr. Richard Hinkley. Plus, a unique way to pray for conversions, and martial arts for Catholic students. Links: www.grnonline.com | conversionchaplets@gmail.com | www.smseminary.com | www.soldierforchrist.org
June 28, 2021 - On today's show: The secret mission of the Knights of Columbus, Why so many Vietnamese are Catholic, and the most unique Parish of the Week yet. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.pophouston.org | www.sacredhearthouston.org | www.vcsa.org | www.kofcrangelagency.com
June 21, 2021 - Religious freedom is a precious and fragile thing. We must protect and nurture it. Prince of Peace Catholic Church is hosting a series of events for Religious Freedom Week 2021. It's all free and we're going to dive into it on today's show. Also, Emily Ponte from Foundation for Life joins us for a discussion of crisis pregnancies.
June 14, 2021 - Three guests share their very personal stories of being changed by God on today's show. The businessman became a priest. The boy who hung out with gangs became an evangelist. The man who was baptized at age thirteen felt the fire of God in his chest.
June 07, 2021 - Taking the show on the road and broadcasting live from Houston's only (so far) Catholic pregnancy help center. Hear the stories, meet the people, live the vision. www.loving-choice.org
May 31, 2021 - A paratrooper from the 82nd airborne, a Catholic writer's retreat, and the Parish of the Week for the deaf.
May 24, 2021 - We talk about retreats, we talk about spiritual direction, but do we really know how to make the best use of these? Houston has so many spiritual resources. We talk to some experts on prayer today on the show. And our Parish of the Week is St. Ambrose; Fr. Hieu Nguyen is the pastor. He really is on fire in this interview! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.catholiccharities.org/diaperdrive | www.stambrosehouston.org | www.retreatcentercrc.org | www.emmausspiritualitycenter.com
May 17, 2021 - Fr. Kram from the Diocese of Victoria has an inspiring story. Though he died in the year 2000, he is still changing lives today. We'll hear Fr Kram's story on today's show. The Parish of the Week is the Astronauts' Church! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.themostpreciousblood.com | www.fatherkram.com | www.stpaulcatholic.org
May 10, 2021 - The school year is winding down and we have three Catholic schools represented in the studio today. The grade school at St. Rose of Lima has HUGE news. Guest co-host Jesus Robles just received his Master of Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Thomas. UST also has a very special alumni association event coming up. And this is the last day for our current Cristo Rey Jesuit interns. So they're producing the whole show themselves!
May 03, 2021 - As the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 150th anniversary, Stan Marek joins us on the Catholic Lunch Break to talk about his family's historic involvement in this blessed ministry. The Parish of the Week is St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring. Fr. Christian Bui is our special guest pastor today. We are kicking off the KSHJ Month of Mary Drive for Diapers with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. And we'll announce the winners of the Loyal Listener Giveaway. It's a full show today! Links: www.grnonline.com | www.facebook.com/groups/grnhouston | www.saintedward.org | www.svdphouston.org | www.catholiccharities.com/diaperdrive
April 26, 2021 - A virtuoso violinist performs to support Loving Choice Pregnancy Help Center. Office of Pro-Life Activities relaunches a campaign for helping moms in need. And the Knights of Columbus state convention comes to Houston with a slate of fun activities hosted by Knights of Columbus - Galveston-Houston Chapter. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.loving-choice.org | www.holyrosaryparish.org | www.walkingwithmoms.com | www.ghknightsconvention.com
April 19, 2021 - Something unusual on this week's show. Producer David is on location in Katy at the golf tournament for Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church. Fr. Miguel Solorzano from St. Charles Borromeo Church represents our Parish of the Week. And Travis Wade updates us on the Homeless Care Wash project. www.homelesscarewash.com
April 12, 2021 - Parish of the Week featuring Fr. David Hust from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. And we'll talk about great experiences at the Divine Mercy Retreat Center.
April 05, 2021 - A group of 13 Vietnamese nuns escaping persecution ended up in Houston. Now their province has over a hundred sisters and is continuing to grow. www.houstondominicans.org
March 29, 2021 - Fr. Philip Bochanski, Executive Director of Courage, talks about his experience walking with patients through suffering. And Dr. Joe Trumble talks about what it's like to practice medicine and practice his faith. Fr. Bochanski and Dr. Trumble will both be speaking at the Converging Roads conference on April 17th. www.convergingroads.com
March 22, 2021 - You don't have to be Catholic to brew an amazing cup of coffee. But if you are Catholic, shouldn't you strive for the best in everything, including your coffee? And what about education? Sure, you can settle for the easiest method, but why not shoot for the best? We owe our everything to God, let's give Him our absolute best. Guests today: Joseph Mastrangelo from Zelie Beans Coffee, and Fr. Reynolds and Alexis Kutarna from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School. Links: www.zeliebeanscoffee.com | www.seascs.org/annual-golf-tournament
March 15, 2021 - Special guest co-host today: Sandra McDevitt, producer of "Stories from the Heart" on EWTN. And our feature interview is Sarah Cortez along with Johnnie Bernhard from the Fearless Catholic Writing Camp. www.catholicliteraryarts.org
March 08, 2021 - Fr. Nicholas Divine is the new Director of Ministry at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center. He was ordained yesterday and will celebrate his first Mass this evening. We'll get his whole story today on the show. Plus, St. Dominic Village is hosting the first Bishop Rizzotto Golf Classic since Bishop Rizzotto died. CEO Amy Shields joins us to talk about it. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.holynameretreatcenter.com | www.stdominicvillage.org/bishop-rizzotto-golf-classic
March 01, 2021 - Why is Poland so Catholic? And how can you get a piece of that action? Dr. John Hittinger joins us to talk about a new Polish Studies program at UST. Also, big news from the Vatican about the Catholic Grandparents Association. We're talking to the founder of CGA live from Ireland today along with the leader of the Prince of Peace chapter. www.grnonline.com | www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org | www.stthom.edu
While most of us had ice damage, a FIRE damaged Holy Name Catholic Church last week. Fr. Anil joins us to tell what happened and what happens net. Plus, we highlight two Lenten activities that you can choose from, and a friend of the radio station drops by. Links: www.holynamecatholichouston.org | www.canafamilyinstitute.com | www.catholicliteraryarts.org | www.grnonline.com/raffle
February 08, 2021 - It's National Marriage Week. What is the future of marriage? How has the pandemic changed our relationships? Marriage expert Teresita Johnson from the Stella Maris Center joins us to talk about it. Plus, we'll talk to a key link in the Catholic supply chain of Houston. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.ilovestellamaris.org | www.saccos.com
February 01, 2021 - Where is Jesus in Houston? I've got 3 places to tell you about today. www.grnonline.com/raffle www.fullnessoftruth.org www.archgh.org/yacm/charis www.homelesscarewash.com
January 25, 2021 - Fr. Marty Gleeson, OP, is the new pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Midtown. At nearly 70 years old, it's his first pastorate ever! We chat about what makes Holy Rosary unique in Houston, how Ignatian prayer works, and why consecrated communities help the neighborhoods they live in. Also, the principal of St. Edward Catholic School joins us to run down the activities of Catholic Schools Week. Links: www.grnonline.com | www.stedwardschool.org | www.holyrosaryparish.org | www.lordteachmetopray.com
January 18, 2021 - Three important guests on today's show: 1. Houston Coalition for Life. What's different about the Texas Rally for Life this year? 2. Superintendent Debra Haney for Catholic Schools Week. 3. Chancellor Ben Nguyen of the diocese of Corpus Christi. Links: www.houstoncoalition.com | www.choosecatholicschools.org | www.grnonline.com
January 11, 2021 - Actor/director/playwright Eric Domuret explores similarities between the theater and the liturgy, and tells of his new Youth Theater where students act alongside professionals. The Parish of the Week is St. Angela Merici in Missouri City with Fr. John Cahoon. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.texasrallyforlife.org & www.houstoncoalition.org | www.apprenticeproductions.com | www.stamericigh.com
January 04, 2021 - Help me decide when the tree should come down. Big Announcement about Fancy Car and Fancy Food. Plus, Cafe Catholica, the only Catholic assisted living facility in Houston, and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Yep, it's the Catholic Lunch Break for Houston, alright. Links: www.grnonline.com/raffle | www.cafecatholica.com | www.stdominicvillage.org | www.eohsjnorthamerica.org
December 14, 2020 - Holidays can be a hard time for people, especially when they're alone. And the pandemic continues to generate fear in many as well. Fr. Stephen Reynolds is our guest today. He wants to encourage those who are afraid and lonely this holiday season. Also, we talk with the founder of Homeschool Connections and learn how they are connecting Catholic homeschoolers to some of the best Catholic teachers in the world. Links: www.homeschoolconnections.com | www.catholichomeschoolconference.com | www.catholichomeschoolcommunity.com | www.seascatholic.org | www.grnonline.com/lunchbreak
December 07, 2020 - We cover everything in this episode, from what a former Houston cop is doing to help the most vulnerable population in our city, to how to choose the best in Catholic higher education, to why Mary's Immaculate Conception pertains to our salvation. Links: www.homelesscarewash.com | www.cash4college.net | www.discoverhischurch.com | www.grnonline.com/lunchbreak
November 30, 2020 - I know Advent is about waiting in joyful expectation, but each year when it starts, in some ways I feel like we've arrived! Our guests today are talking what Advent looks like for families and in 2020. #COVIDtide Plus, get some Catholic gift ideas as we prepare for Christmas. Links: www.archgh.org | www.canafamilyinstitute.com | www.hisgirlsunday.com | www.grnonline.com | www.facebook.com/groups/grnhouston
November 23, 2020 - Following Christ can look very different for every person. Both of our guests today demonstrate that. What does it look like for you? Links: www.houstondominicans.org | www.presentation.church | www.grnonline.com | 11511 Katy Freeway #301, Houston, TX 77079
November 16, 2020 - Whether you spend much time thinking about Art or not, you may not realize how important it is to your Faith. St. John Paul II and Catholic philosopher Jacques Maritain have a lot to say about Art and Faith, and today we have experts from Catholic Literary Arts to guide us through it. Plus, a sneak peek at the next Catholic Literary Arts online series about Christ-Centered Russian Short Stories. Links: www.catholicliteraryarts.org | www.holynameretreatcenter.com | www.grnonline.com/lunchbreak
November 09, 2020 - Fr. Drew Wood, pastor of St. Laurence Catholic Church, chose "RESTORED" as the theme for 2020. He joins the Catholic Lunch Break to discuss it. Plus, the latest news from Foundation for Life with Emily Ponte. | www.grnonline.com | www.foundationforlife.org | www.stlaurence.org
November 02, 2020 - Did you know that for almost 200 years every single pope has unequivocally condemned Socialism? Why would the Magisterium need to weigh in on this political issue? And what does it mean for us today? Also on today's show, a 3,000 mile torch relay for Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the host of the UST student podcast. Links: http://www.havetruth.org; https://news.stthom.edu/bold---living-a-life-of-service-w-alex-yemeck/; https://holyghostchurch.net/; and of course follow this podcast at www.grnonline.com/lunchbreak.
October 26, 2020 - We see our culture degrading around us. How can we as individual Catholics do anything about it? Fr. Bill Casey has preached at parishes all over the US. Today he joins the show to give us a preview of his Fishers of Men 2020 keynote. www.grnonline.com/HoustonFishers | Plus, we hear about a COOL photo scavenger hunt to fundraise for a pro-life youth group. https://thecoolyouth.wixsite.com/houston/all-saints-day
October 19, 2020 - What if you could advance your career by increasing your faith? What if your pastor was a basketball star? What if you fed 300 people a day for 28 years? Links: www.catholiccharitieshelp.org; www.tliprogram.org; www.stmartha.com; www.cabrinihouston.org; www.grnonline.com/houstonfishers
October 12, 2020 - The founder of the Knights of Columbus will be beatified on All Saints Eve, 2020. But why in the world did he choose "Columbus" to name his fraternal order after? The Galveston-Houston Knights join us on this Columbus Day episode to explain. Plus, the parish of the week is St. Justin Martyr in west Houston. Links: www.GRNonline.com/HoustonFishers, www.sjmtx.org, www.fathermcgivney.org, www.kofc.org
October 05, 2020 - On this episode we hear stories from the sidewalk with 40 Days for Life, a rugby club that just received an official Catholic endorsement from a cardinal, and an adoption experience that highlights a Catholic gap in the adoption landscape. Links: www.HoustonCoalition.com, www.40daysforlife.org, www.ArrowsRugby.com, www.RCAhybrid.org, and follow this podcast at www.GRNonline.com/lunchbreak.
September 28, 2020 - The Brotherhood of St. Dismas is a fraternal order into which incarcerated men and free-worlders are inducted as equals. On this episode learn about Kolbe House, a transformational halfway house, where former inmates from the Brotherhood transition from prison to freedom in a monastic-style community. Learn more at www.dismag.org and follow this podcast at www.grnonline.com.
September 21, 2020 - Kim Brown shares her spiritual insights gathered from the Camino de Santiago and from leading spiritual retreats at the Christian Renewal Center. And Dr. Jamie Hernandez, MD, from Caritas Women's Care shares the Catholic perspective on fertility and women's health. Links: www.retreatcentercrc.org, www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/caritas-womens-care, and follow this podcast at www.grnonline.com.
September 14, 2020 - On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Fr. Richard McNeillie, Houston Vocations Director, joins us to share stories of God's miraculous calling of men and women to give everything. Plus, we talk with the sculptor of a new statue of Our Lady of Sorrows at Holy Name Retreat Center. Links: www.houstonvocations.org, www.holynameretreatcenter.org, and follow this podcast at www.grnonline.com.
September 07, 2020 - On this episode we hear 3 different Catholic authors, writing in 3 different genres, who each deal with strong emotions in Catholic ways in their writing: Johnnie Bernhard, author of the novel "Sisters of the Undertow," Lesley Clinton, who has a new poetry chapbook "Calling the Garden from the Grave," and Rachael Valka, who wrote "Breathing Again: A Memoir of Hurricane Harvey." http://www.johnniebernhardauthor.com; https://lesleyclinton.com/, and follow this podcast at www.grnonline.com.
August 31, 2020 - Dr. Mario Enzler talks about his journey starting with his work in the Swiss Guard and protecting Saint John Paul II. Dr. Enzler also shares his encounter with Saint Mother Theresa. He now is the new Dean of Business at St. Thomas University. Follow the Catholic Lunch Break at www.grnonline.com
August 24, 2020 - Larry Massey returns to the Catholic Lunch Break to tell the inspiring story of the Catholic mayor of Houston who stands as an example of living out your faith. Plus, the latest news from Frassati Catholic High School. Follow the Catholic Lunch Break at www.grnonline.com
August 17, 2020 - Danielle Bean from Catholic Mom and Sara Dietz from the St. John Paul II Foundation talk about what it takes to get your family to heaven. The Together in Holiness conference is September 26. Virtual options available. www.togetherinholiness.org Follow the Catholic Lunch Break at www.grnonline.com.
August 10, 2020 - Father Preston Quintela will talk about his new home at Our Lady of Perpetual Hope and St. John the Apostle Catholic Communities and how things are a little different from the big city. We will also be talking to Debra Hainey, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and she will share the latest news on our Catholic Schools. Join us for The Catholic Lunch Break! Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com.
August 03, 2020 - St. Rose of Lima is putting on a "Virtual" Parish Festival. How are they going to pull that off? Find out from Pastor Rafael Becerra and Emily Garcia. www.stroselima.org/parish/Festival -- Plus, meet the new principal of St. Augustine Catholic School, Tracy Sanchez. www.staugustinecs.org. Join us for The Catholic Lunch Break! Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com.
July 27, 2020 - Guess which priest will be on for our parish of the week segment. Hint: He's also the Vicar for Catholics of African Descent. That's right Father Reginald Samuels. Plus, an extraordinary volume of food distributed at the Mamie George center with help from Matt Johns and Cathy Hotze from Catholic Charities. And Travis Wade from St. Maximilian Kolbe will talk about showers for the homeless. Join us for the Catholic Lunch Break! Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com.
July 20, 2020 - When COVID-19 hit, Deacon Denny Hayes and Travis Wade started loading up a car with food and taking it to homes. Would you believe the reception they got?! Also, on today's show, Matt Rice, the founder of Ablaze Ministries, talks about how to do youth ministry right. Links: www.stmaximilian.org; www.ablaze.us. Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com.
July 13, 2020 - Dr. Roland Millare (St. John Paul II Foundation and St. John XXIII College Preparatory School) is our guest on this episode. He has a powerful story of the heart-wrenching decision to forgive his sister's murderer. Plus we talk about easy ways that you can make your home into a domestic church without too much effort. Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com.
July 06, 2020 - Marriage is difficult even in the best of times... and these aren't the best of times. On this episode I talk with the hilarious Steve & Becky Greene, the cradle and the convert, about their marriage and how JPII makes it better. They're speaking at Together in Holiness September 26: www.togetherinholiness.org. Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com.
May 18, 2020 - Dr. Gerard Abreo and Jim Hackney are the guests on this episode. Jim had a heart attack. 9 days brain dead. No hope of recovery. Doctor Abreo and family pray with a crucifix. Next morning he's awake and back to normal. Hear the full story from both Dr. Abreo and Jim. Reach out to us at www.grnonline.com