The Catholic Association: Recent Episodes
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Episode Description This week Ashley McGuire and Mary Fiorito welcome writer and mother Emily Zanotti, whose recent viral article in the National Catholic Register humorously captures the joys and trials of bringing small children to Mass. Emily shares the real story behind the now-famous photo...
Bishop Michael Burbidge joins this week to discuss not only his important work making sure all of the Arlington Diocese’s Catholic schools are inclusive, but also to share his experience praying the Rosary with them marking the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary....
Episode Description With a new movie recounting his harrowing experience surviving terrible burns as a 9-year old, Catholic speaker and survivor John O’Leary shares his journey from unspeakable grief to a life of inspiration. Coming to theaters Oct. 10, Soul on Fire stars William H....
Episode Description As Catholic faithful across the country were concerned about pro-abortion politician Sen. Dick Durbin receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield joined to discuss why he spoke out against giving the award. We also talk...
Episode Description As the nation grapples with anti-Catholic violence at Annunciation Catholic school and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, TCA resident chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry shares the Catholic response to the division and grief many are feeling, calling on all of us to lead with...
Episode Description We talk with Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project about a new poll from the NBC Newsdesk on Gen Z’s take on marriage and happiness and what this means socially and politically for our country. His book, Get Married: Why Americans Must...
Episode Description With a new movie coming to theaters depicting the harrowing, but true, life account of St. Maximilian Kolbe, filmmaker Anthony D’Ambrosio joins to share what compelled him to make this film. The film, Triumph of the Heart, heralds the heroism of Kolbe who...
Episode Description As we mark the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Sabrina Ferrisi joins to share some very unique facts about this soon-to-be-saint, including some miracles attributed to him. Her book, Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Amazing Discovery of a Teenager in Heaven, follows the teen’s...
Episode Description With so many young adults opting not to have children, Dr. Ray Guarendi, the Catholic father of ten adopted children, discusses the real rewards of big families and how “love doesn’t divide, it multiplies.” Pope Francis famously said that human life “is not...
Episode Description With a recent study highlighting some very sobering statistics on teens that author Jonathan Haidt said only reifies the hard truths in The Anxious Generation, Alvaro de Vicente of The Heights School discusses the success he’s had in forming young men to thrive...
Episode Description With the big news last week of Cardinal John Henry Newman being declared a doctor of the church, Dr. Paul Shrimpton joins to give us a glimpse into the impact the saint had on Catholic education. A prominent figure of the 19th century...
“As a mother of six myself,” Frey admits: “I can tell you that having a child is like getting married in at least one important respect: If you are honest with yourself, you will admit that you had no idea what you were getting into…”...
As a video of King Charles reciting Gerard Manley Hopkins surfaced recently, Cambridge professor Michael Hurley joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Betsy Fentress to discuss the prowess of this poet-turned-Jesuit-priest. A leading expert on Hopkins, Hurley recites not only God’s Grandeur, but the Windhover, which...
Episode Description Producer Victoria McEachern joins to discuss her new film, Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story. The movie documents the true story of Father Flanagan’s role in helping hundreds of orphaned and abandoned boys during the Great Depression and the aftermath of...
Episode Description Cookbook author and writer Betsy Fentress joins to discuss hospitality and friendship, exploring how the art of cooking and the craft of conversation prepares the way for the rich experiences of Christ-filled camaraderie. Offering advice on hosting and cooking, she presents our own...
Episode Description With cell phone bans sweeping the nation’s schools, the TCA team chats about the real hazards of big tech and how to combat this era of “screenagers.” Recent studies make plain the harm caused by smartphones and the negative impact of social media...
Episode Description The TCA team talks about a rise in young Catholic women wearing veils at Mass, whether to show “reverence for the Eucharist” or to emulate the Blessed Mother or to simply feel more dressy and feminine at church. The practice of veiling fell...
Episode Description Author and journalist Sabrina Arena Ferrisi joins to discuss her new book, Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Amazing Discovery of a Teenager in Heaven, which celebrates his amazing life and possible canonization during the 2025 Jubilee. She recounts the way this remarkable teen exemplified...
Author Sabrina Ferrisi joins to discuss Blessed Carlo Acutis and his canonization during the Jubilee 2025, and what we can learn from this first millenial saint who worked diligently to chart Eucharistic miracles! Tania Geist joins to share her new book, Eucharist: The Real Presence...
With the news of Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket, Ashley McGuire joins to share the greatest concerns Catholics should have regarding his record on life and religious freedom.As the Knights of Columbus meet for their annual convention taking place in Canada this week, we...
TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the scandalous Paris Olympics opening ceremony calling it “a wordless display of blaspheming bigotry followed by a faux apology.” She also charts us through Kamala Harris’ track record when it comes to religious freedom and the unborn. We...
With recent statistics pointing to married couples choosing not to have children, author Tim Carney joins discussing his book, Family Unfriendly, pointing out how “American culture is a suboptimal habitat for the human family.” As we wrapped the Eucharistic Congress last weekend, we visit with...
Father Jason Charron joins to discuss the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and how Catholics can come together to unify in such a moment of division. With the great showing of Angelus News at the Catholic Media Association Awards, we talk with Pablo...
As the 4 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes are advancing toward Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, we talk with Dr. Edward Sri about this unique moment and what impact he hopes these events will have on the hearts of Catholics–especially when it comes to understanding...
Art historian Liz Lev discusses from Rome what makes art sacred in light of the ongoing Rupnik scandal with the recent call from Cardinal Sean O’Malley to remove the mosaics of the priest accused of sexually abusing women. Father Jeffrey Kirby joins to mark the...
Marking the 2nd anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Kat Talalas of the USCCB joins to discuss the success of Walking with Moms in Need and why this ministry is so vital in a post-Roe world. We also talk with writer Rebekah Weigel about her new...
As we’re just a month away from the National Eucharistic Congress, Dr. Edward Sri joins to discuss the ongoing pilgrimage and what this moment offers us all in light of his new book, What Do You Seek. Becket attorney Laura Wolk Slavis joins with a...
With the success of Hermanos de la Calle, a non-profit working indefatigably to help rescue the homeless from the streets of Miami, Narciso Muñoz tells us about his new project: working to help pregnant mothers in need with Hearts for Life, a maternity home opening...
Out with a new book that is currently topping the Amazon LGBTQ charts during ‘Pride Month,’ Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Signal joins to discuss Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult. Revealing intimate details from actual young adults and teens who...
With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss the J.R.R. Tolkien’s great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a...
With millions discussing Harrison Butker’s graduation speech at Benedictine College over Mother’s Day weekend, we talk with Ashley McGuire about her take and why “it shouldn’t be controversial to say that taking care of children, your family, and your home matters more than what you...
Episode Description Learn what our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing amid escalating Christian persecution in Nigeria. Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach of Sovereign Global Solutions tells us why the nation must be put on the Biden administration’s list of countries of concern and reveals...
With President Biden’s latest moves to push gender ideology further into campuses across the nation, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss how fraught this move is and how dangerous it is for students–especially females. As we get closer to...
With a 6-week abortion ban now in effect within the sunshine state, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleague Ashley McGuire about what this means for mothers and doctors and why the Florida abortion amendment is radical and extreme ahead of the November elections. As...
Columbia chaplain Father Roger Landry joins to discuss what he’s witnessing amid growing campus protests as he is working to help quell fear within the community, saying Jewish students “feel very unsafe on campus, in the heart of New York City, which is the largest...
Episode Description As the latest papal document continues to make waves, Leigh and Grazie of the TCA team chat about the clear line Dignitas Infinita draws on issues of abortion, gender ideology, and assisted suicide. On the topic of surrogacy, the document declares, “every child...
Episode Description Former ambassador to the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon, shares insights from her vast experience at the Vatican. Her new book, In the Courts of Three Popes, explores her time serving under three pontificates beginning with Pope Saint John Paul II. She looks...
Episode Description As we mark 30 years since the passing of Jérôme Lejeune, we reflect on the legacy of the founder of modern genetics. In this episode, we chat with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona, who also serves on...
Episode Description TCA associate Maureen Ferguson unpacks the rampant dangers lurking in smartphones that our children are being exposed to on a daily basis. With continued negligence and indifference from governing bodies to thwart these threats, Ferguson explains why it’s incumbent on parents to take...
Tim Carney traveled across the country asking families and experts the same 2 questions: why is parenting so hard now? And why are the results so bad? He discusses what he learned with the TCA team and so much more in his new book: Family Unfriendly:...
Marking Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we talk with Kate Ashbrook about her efforts to help adults with special needs through her organization, A Purposeful Day. As we enter into Passiontide, Father Jeffrey Kirby discusses the mental suffering of Christ as we get nearer to Holy...
TCA heads to the movies ahead of the Oscars this weekend! With the long-awaited film Cabrini in theaters Friday, we talk with director Alejandro Monteverde about the life of this great saint who reminds us: ‘You can serve your weaknesses or you can serve your...
With the release of his new book, True Confessions, editor and EPPC scholar Fran Maier takes readers on a journey through the life of the Church featuring interviews with notable bishops, Catholic thought leaders, and his favorite: ‘the invisible people in the church (who) have...
As we remember the brave witness of Hans and Sophie Scholl this week with the anniversary of the arrest and executions by the Nazi regime for the White Rose resistance, Dr. Paul Shrimpton takes us through the true history and the group’s reliance on such...
Word on Fire’s Haley Stewart discusses the need for challenging children’s literature. Inviting all readers to enter what G.K. Chesterton called “the glorious fairyland of George MacDonald,” Haley discusses The Golden Key and why “children need to be steeped in fairy tales that don’t gloss...
As a ballot initiative in Ohio aims at enshrining abortion into the state constitution, the TCA team chats about what is at stake, and why language and semantics matter especially inside the voting booth as the pro-abortion lobby is working overtime in keeping the truth about this heinous initiative from the American public. As Ashley McGuire wrote recently: "Initiatives like the one on the ballot in Ohio will permanently limit pregnant women in crisis to a choice they don't want to make." We also visit with Bishop Thomas Paprocki about the Eucharistic revival--and the truth we all have as Catholics in the Real Presence. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Grazie Christie chats with her colleague Pablo Kay at Angelus News about the important work of Catholic journalism and why stories of faith and encounter need to be told. Mike Aquilina also joins with a glimpse into what he calls the Church’s original social justice struggle--examining the long history of abortion--and how Catholics have always led the way in condemning the atrocious act. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom joins to discuss his new book, Loving God's Children: The Church and Gender Ideology, offering a chronology into the current LGBT agenda that was really bolstered by Obergefell v. Hodges, and how we as Catholics can help those suffering with gender dysphoria. We also learn all about a new movie coming to theaters next month, offering a virtual pilgrimage to Israel on a highway of deep historical significance. Travel the path that once felt the footsteps of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, King David--and Jesus in Route 60: The Biblical Highway. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday 7amET on EWTN radio!
Cardinal Raymond Burke joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss not only the National Eucharistic Revival but also a beautiful shrine nestled in the hills of La Crosse, Wisconsin dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe that just celebrated 15 years! His Eminence also talks Eucharistic coherence and how pilgrims to the shrine can receive a plenary indulgence by visiting! As we are nearing the end of the summer months, Carrie Gress also discusses Theology of Home At the Sea, and the love of Stella Maris. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With a dire situation occurring in Armenia, we turn to our dear friend Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org to understand this threat of genocide as an entire community of Christians are being cut off from essentials like food and medicine. We also talk with the one and only Dr. Ray Guarendi about his new book: Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As the Knights of Columbus convened in Orlando this week for their annual convention, Dr. Grazie Christie talks about all the fruits of World Youth Day and their incredible humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with Szymon Czyszek, director of International Growth in Europe. We also talk with Damien O’Connor about faith formation and building strong fathers and families. Dennis Gerber also joins discussing the incredible fundraising the Knights do for so many vital programs and issues important to Catholics today. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Feast of the Transfiguration this Sunday as thousands are in Portugal for World Youth Day. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With World Youth Day in Lisbon taking place next week, we talk with Colm Flynn of EWTN News about the prepping and planning behind this amazing event plus the opportunity for encouter as so many youth and young adults flood the country so rich in Catholic history. Optimally-timed with all the media reports breaking down the new movie Barbie, Carrie Gress joins to discuss her new thought-provoking book, The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As clinicians across Europe have recently called out the American embrace of all things transgender, we revisit with Chloe Cole about her own experience, and what she wishes all adolescents and young teens knew about the false promises being offered. We also discuss the FBI memo as things heated up this past week with Rep. Jim Jordan threatening to put FBI director Christopher Wray in contempt for not producing the real facts on surveillance being done at Catholic churches across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With The Miracle Club coming to theaters this weekend, director Thaddeus O'Sullivan joins to share his hope for this film that chronicles a group of women taking a pilgrimage to Lourdes all in earnest hope of receiving a miracle. As the Vatican published its full list of synod participants for the upcoming Synod on Synodality this Fall, Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses some concerns and why this 'meeting' in Rome may influence the faithful to play a larger role in their own parishes and communities. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With some big decisions handed down by the Supreme Court last week impacting religious freedom, we turn to legal scholars Ed Whelan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss the unanimous ruling in the case against a postal worker who refused to work on the Sabbath, as well as Kellie Fiedorek of Alliance Defending Freedom to speak about the 303 Creative victory. Delving into the rich ilfe and legacy of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Father Juan Velez joins to talk about his new book featuring several essays and commentaries written about the life of this great saint. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With a new movie on human trafficking coming to theaters on the 4th of July starring Jim Caviezel, Dr. Grazie Christie talks to director Alejandro Monteverde. Sound of Freedom exposes some devastating realities about children caught in the vicious system of being sold, and what one man is doing to bring them all home. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As we mark one year since the Dobbs decision, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review shares her thoughts on what our post-Roe world needs most: love. As we enter into Religious Freedom Week, RFI's Nathaniel Hurd joins to discuss the disgraceful event inside Dodgers stadium last weekend--and the signs of faith from thousands of Catholics praying peacefully outside. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With a shocking expose on Instagram published in the Wall Street Journal, Haley McNamara of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins to discuss how children are being targeted with offensive and vulgar content--and why social media platforms should be held accountable. As we celebrate Father's Day this weekend, the TCA team discusses the true essence of fatherhood and why strong, virtuous men are needed now more than ever. We also remember our spiritual fathers ahead of a beautiful homily by Father Roger Landry reflecting on this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Grazie Christie chats with 'former trans-kid' Chloe Cole about the dangers of promoting transgenderism and her desire to protect other kids from the same lies she was sold. As we mark Corpus Christi Sunday, Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us especially in the year of Eucharistic Revival. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As the topic of surrogacy has been trending lately with a celebrity regretting her decision, even calling it 'transactional,' Ashley McGuire talks about the real dangers of treating women as commodities--and the true genius behind the Theology of the Body. As we enter into June and what the secular world has stolen as 'Pride-month,' Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins on the dangers of promoting gender dysphoria. Father Roger Landry also offers a beautiful homily to prepare us for Trinity Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With gender ideology infiltrating the culture and classroom, Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press joins to discuss the ongoing threats and the success of the Word of Life catechetical program that parents and educators are raving about–given its integration of Christian anthropology. As this year marks...
With the movie ‘Nefarious‘ getting rave reviews including from Cardinal Raymond Burke who says the film ‘aptly shines light on the Devil’s tactics in leading us to betray and abandon Our Lord,’ writer and director Cary Solomon joins to discuss the psychological thriller. We also...
A special Mother’s Day show featuring Jenna Bauer sharing an amazing story of a mother’s love–with the tremendous survival of her daughter Mary Elizabeth–born with several heart defects–the parents of 7 took their worries to the foot of the cross only to be showered with...
Father Charles Trullols and Angelica Tom of the Catholic Information Center join to discuss the Eucharistic Revival and the upcoming Eucharistic procession in our nation’s capitol on May 20. Father Trullols reminds us: “Keep your eyes on Christ and everything will be well.” As Justice...
Marking National Infertility Awareness Week, Dr. Grazie Christie speaks to author Marie Meaney about her own journey with infertility offering advice on ways women can carry these wounds to the foot of the cross. Fertility care practitioner Guadalupe Carral discusses the many ways medicine may...
As Washington state made moves this week to allow minors to obtain trans-medicine and surgeries without parental consent, de-transitioner Chloe Cole drills into the deception she endured in her own struggle with gender dysphoria, saying in the end, “puberty would’ve been the cure..” After heated...
Cuban-born scholar Carlos Eire joins to discuss his own experience being exiled from his family at such a young age and what it’s like growing up with ‘this peculiar sadness.’ He also talks about teaching at Yale in the age of wokeism and his new...
Philosophy professor and author Dr. Peter Kreeft joins the show exploring Socrates’ Children, a four-part series that explores philosophy in a chronological history. He also discusses the many conversions his students have experienced when introduced to Doctor of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas. We also...
Released just in time for Easter, Roma Downey joins to discuss her new movie based on a miraculous true story starring Heather Graham and Dennis Quaid, coming to Amazon Prime on Good Friday. Ashley McGuire also shares her thoughts on recent research showing how dangerous...
Released just in time for Easter, Roma Downey joins to discuss her new movie based on a miraculous true story starring Heather Graham and Dennis Quaid, coming to Amazon Prime on Good Friday. Ashley McGuire also shares her thoughts on recent research showing how dangerous...
Shannon Bream—attorney, host of Fox News Sunday, and NY Times’ bestselling author—joins the TCA team discussing her new book out next week: The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith. Poring over pages of Scripture, Bream offers insights into...
After his moving testimony at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this week, we revisit with Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine as the war marks 1 year since the Russian invasion. Mary Hasson of...
After his moving testimony at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this week, we revisit with Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine as the war marks 1 year since the Russian invasion. Mary Hasson of...
A new movie in theaters March 28 follows pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago, sharing their stories and the radiance that will be revealed at the conclusion of their journeys. Led by Bishop Donald Hying, director Erin Berghouse discusses Santiago: The Camino Within, inviting us...
As secular outlets tout the abortion pill as “safe and effective” following recent FDA guidelines that relaxed rules on dispensing these harmful drugs, Louis Brown of Christ Medicus Foundation joins to discuss the real dangers about them–and why they should never be under the umbrella...
As so many strive to find meaning and growth in their daily lives, Dr. Kevin Majeres joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss OptimalWork and ways to reframe one's mind to achieve greater success--and sanctity. Marking the beginning of Lent, Dave Reinhard talks about the Litany of Humility. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we journey through this period of penance. Catch the show every Saturday on EWTN radio at 7amET/5pmET.
USCCB Pro-Life Chair Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss the vital work to be done in a post-Roe world especially for mothers and babies in need. At the bottom of the hour, Archbishop Joseph Naumann tells us why 'radical inclusion’ can’t supersede Catholic doctrine. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With staggering numbers still rising after a horrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and neighboring Syria, Edward Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need joins the show to discuss relief efforts on the ground and how Catholics across the globe can help those suffering. Set to the backdrop of a demonic statue now erected in Manhattan, Ashley McGuire joins Dr. Grazie Christie to unpack Ross Douthat's recent piece on the dangers of spirituality--when those searching wander untethered to any reality of God. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With the International Religious Freedom Summit convening in Washington this week, we check in with Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org, fresh back from visiting Iraq, to learn some of the greatest issues facing persecuted Christians in the region, suffering such oppression. We also learn all about the Culture Project with Greg Schleppenbach, equipping young people to go out and help teens lead lives of virtue, working with parishes across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel, and our call to be 'salt and light.' Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With a new film exposing the dangers of transitioning, filmmaker Don Johnson joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss his new documentary, Dysconnected: The Real Story Behind the Transgender Explosion. As parishes across the country see dwindling numbers in Mass attendance, JP De Gance of Communio joins discussing the importance of evangelizing through marriage and relationship ministry. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm on EWTN radio!
As thousands take to the streets for the first time marching for LIFE in a post-Roe world this weekend, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review joins alongside Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life to discuss how we can best move forward helping mothers choose life in this new era where abortion is no longer law of the land. Considering the statistic that for every one child adopted, 50 are aborted, Elizabeth Kirk joins sharing the beauty of this option given her own personal experience. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Word of God Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With the March for Life just a week away, Sister Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss LifeFest featuring great Catholic artists, very moving testimonies, and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori ahead of the march. As the FDA has relaxed its rules yet again on the abortion pill, Dr. Ingrid Skop of the Charlotte Lozier Institute joins to discuss why this is such a tragic idea especially as it's disguised as women's health. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With the passing of Benedict XVI on New Year's Eve, Ashley McGuire joins Dr. Grazie Christie reflecting on the wonderful words and writings of the late Pope including his just-released Spiritual Testament, contemplating a life so well-lived. Edward Pentin also joins from Rome with the latest surrounding the Pope Emeritus' funeral and his profound teachings on faith and reason. Father Roger Landry offers a beautiful homily for the Epiphany pouring through Benedict's own insights for the Solemnity. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As the year ends, we take a look at some of the biggest threats to religious freedom with Steve Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute including Christian persecution in Nigeria. We also revisit with Nicole Caruso on dressing with the 'feminine genius' in mind as we ring in the New Year! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily reflecting on the Blessed Mother! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As we celebrate Christmas this weekend, Colm Flynn of EWTN News takes us on a journey to Bethlehem as the Holy Family Hospital expects its 100,000 birth this year! Reflecting on the amazing reality that our Lord and Savior did indeed become a child, Father Roger Landry reminds us of the "mystery and majesty who reigns in the Eucharist." Catch the show every Saturday 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As we prepare our hearts heading into the last week of Advent, the TCA team talks ways to simplify the holiday season, embracing what is most meaningful and letting go of the stress. As so many are suffering this winter dealing with sorrow and loss, Dr. Gregory Popcak offers sage advice on dealing with grief as we look to the true joy of Christmas in Christ Incarnate. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!
As families gather together this week for Thanksgiving looking ahead to the Advent season, the TCA team revisits with Melissa Overmyer to explore her latest book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture. On the heels of the USCCB Fall meeting and Bishop Burbidge being appointed the conference's pro-life chair, Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez discuss the important work of Walking with Moms in Need. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Scott Hahn joins to discuss his new book: Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture, chronicling the definition of holiness and its history as we strive for sainthood. Marking National Adoption Month, Professor Elizabeth Kirk joins to discuss how the landscape has changed post-Dobbs. Father Roger Landry also offers inspiring homily for Christ the King Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Grazie Christie discusses the importance of family and the dangers of divorce with Katy Faust of Them Before Us. We also revisit with TCA's own editor-extraordinaire Dave Reinhard about the Litany of Humility as we all strive to live out this virtue. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With the success of the new documentary about the life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta, we revisit with producer David Naglieri as he shares more facts about this incredible saint--and the extraordinary work that continues with the Missionaries of Charity. Nicole Caruso also discusses her new book: Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As Mary Hasson and Ryan Anderson take on the transgender movement, Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Mary about the Person and Identity Project as the Biden administration doubles down on their LGBT lobbying efforts. Law professor Teresa Collett also joins to discuss the Pontifical Academy for Life--and why are so many members pro-abortion? Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire discuss a disturbing survey showing the #1 reason most couples aren't having kids--and it's not about climate change or money concerns--but a selfish desire to maintain indepedence. On the other end of the spectrum, with countless women suffering the cross of infertility, Dr. Marie Meaney offers her own experience and some wise words that St. Teresa of Calcutta offered on the grief so many endure. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Marking 60 years since the Second Vatican Council convened in Rome, George Weigel joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss how the Council was far more about “Christifying” the world than about changing the Church. With the first ever Mass for the Persecuted Christians being celebrated next week, Father Ben Kiely and composer Paul Jernberg join with a sneak peek of the beautiful music and prayers for those suffering around the world. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Grazie Christie speaks out against recent comments by Stacy Abrams calling a fetal heartbeat 'a manufactured sound.' After controversial images were shared from the Vatican's synod social media account, Kevin Jones of Catholic News Agency joins with the latest--and what these listening sessions are all about. TCA colleague Ashley McGuire also joins with a great analysis of a beautiful cartoon alternative for kids of all ages--Bluey! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
With a rise in mental health issues including depression among our youth across the country, Brad Wilcox joins to discuss the dire need for regulating social media, offering 5 ways we can protect our teenagers from big tech. Professor Jessica Hooten-Wilson also joins talking ways to renew one's imagination in the company of literary saints. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
As a beautiful documentary comes to theaters next month, director David Naglieri joins to discuss Mother Teresa: No Greater Love. Anchored by personal stories of people who were transformed by Mother Teresa, the moving film showcases not only the radical love of this amazing saint, but also the unwavering work of the Missionaries of Charity who serve the poorest of the poor in every community across the globe. Rome correspondent Edward Pentin also joins talking not only the dire situation in China as Cardinal Zen awaits trial, but also the end of an era with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Nathaniel Hurd of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss a shocking report released this month on the countless attacks against pro-life Americans including pregnancy centers and Catholic churches. Despite the ongoing attacks, pro-life work continues in our post-Roe world including the USCCB's Walking with Moms in Need! Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez join sharing all the work being done to help and support vulnerable moms choose life. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
Dr. Grazie Christie discusses Dante and the eternal truths of the Divine Comedy with lauded translator Dr. Anthony Esolen. He also speaks about his new weekly magazine, Word and Song inviting us all to elevate our minds to the good, true, and beautiful by reflecting...
With the news of troubled actor Shia LaBeouf converting to Catholicism, the TCA team looks at the providential moments that led to this change of heart including his upcoming role starring as Padre Pio. Christian theologian Carl Trueman also joins with a philosophical discussion on...
With the Atlantic’s latest attempt to smear Catholics as Rosary-praying extremists, Dr. Grazie Christie, Ashley McGuire and Leigh Snead set the record straight on the reality of this truly spiritual weapon, and how this article actually led to a Rosary renewal. As students are heading...
Dr. Grazie Christie welcomes pro-life champion and human rights attorney Neydy Casillas offering a snapshot of what is most crucial in Latin America when it comes to defending the unborn. Rounding out the end of summer, we also chat with Carrie Gress with a sneak peek of her latest ‘Theology...
With the Biden administration’s latest push on the transgender mandate–infiltrating hospitals and choking conscience protections for doctors–Becket’s Montse Alvarado of EWTN News In Depth joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the real dangers of hormone therapies and irreversible surgeries that only wound and destroy the...
As the HHS made dangerous moves this week that could force doctors to perform transgender surgeries, we revisit with Father Dave Pivonka about how these new efforts only hurt his student athletes at Franciscan University–and others across the country. As we remember Flannery O’Connor this...
Dr. Grazie Christie and Leigh Snead discuss a very unique program designed to help mothers and babies in a post-Roe world called the Women and Children First initiative. City Journal’s Kay Hymowitz also joins discussing her recent analysis on the family unit and why children...
Catholic convert and author Leah Libresco joins to discuss her own personal story suffering ectopic pregnancies as secular media has been spreading falsities with the reversal of Roe, asking all to ponder the idea of a world with not fewer options for women, but better...
With the reversal of Roe and the ongoing attacks against Supreme Court justices, Senator Mike Lee joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss his new book, Saving Nine: The Fight Against the Left’s Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American...
As we move forward in a post-Roe world, Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire reflect with Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review on the long road we walked to get to this moment–and the real work still aching to be done to build a...
As pro-life pregnancy centers are being vandalized across the country after the reversal of Roe, we visit with Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life about their real love for both mother and child–and their ongoing work serving both. We also talk with Marie Joseph of Legacy...
As the pride flag has infiltrated almost every arena of public life, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins with a look at how Catholics can combat this ideology that is hurting the most vulnerable–our children! And with the summer months upon...
With the anticipated release of the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs, Kristan Hawkins joins to discuss how Students for Life is mobilizing to advance the pro-life mission on campuses this summer. We also talk with Dr. Steven Christie about the best pro-life arguments as we...
After a horrific terror attack during Pentecost Sunday Mass in Nigeria that left over 90 people dead, Stephen Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss the real threat of persecution and violence against Catholics in the region–and what we might do to help those...
With the news of Pope Francis picking 21 new cardinals including Bishop McElroy of San Diego, JD Flynn of The Pillar joins with his analysis as well as his take on the Pelosi communion ban. The canon lawyer also talks the importance of accountability and...
As the country mourns another tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children, Catholic author Melissa Overmyer joins to discuss her new book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse also joins with a look...
With the news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest last week, Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastian joins with the latest on his own father’s incarceration and what might be in store for the 90-year old archbishop who will appear in court next week. Jimmy Lai’s closest confidante Mark...
As Father Ben Kiely just returned home from Ukraine, he joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the religious aspects of the ongoing crisis, breaking down the role Patriarch Kirill is playing, and the faith and resiliency of our dear Catholic brothers and sisters in the...
With the Supreme Court leak this week of the Dobb’s decision, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Maureen Ferguson about this unprecedented moment, why Justice Alito’s reasoning is a courageous gift to American children, and how we can best mobilize to...
As the Supreme Court deliberates the Dobbs decision, Dr. Grazie Christie revisits with abortionist-turned-pro-life doctor Dr. John Bruchalski of Divine Mercy Care about his profound conversion. We also talk with Archbishop Joseph Naumann about the importance of ‘Walking with Moms in Need‘ to foster a...
With the shocking images circulating online showing the terrible loss of life in Washington, D.C.; unborn babies potentially victims of infanticide; TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire join Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the facts of this tragedy and what the pro-life movement can...