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Our Holy Father Pope Francis has reminded us that mercy is “the keystone to the life of faith.” What place does mercy have in the practice of our faith and how can we witness mercy in our lives? Profiles In Mercy, a 30 minute interview program hosted by Tim Rivelli, explores these vital questions through the inspirational testaments of those who bring mercy into the lives of others.
(Encore) Guest: Denise M. – Sober Member of Alcoholics Anonymous. How Faith and recovery have come into her life through the 12 Step Program
(Encore) Guest: Deacon Bob Thomas, University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary. Overcoming life’s challenges with the help of Christ
(Encore) Guest: Fr. Ed Kronin. Pilgrimages as a way to deeply access healing and the mercy of God
(Encore) Guest: Susan Tassone, best-selling Catholic author. Tim and Susan Discuss her new book, “Day by Day with Saint Faustina: 365 Reflections.”
Guest: Esther Caswell (Part 2) – The Loretto House, a place of sanctuary for individuals in times of need
Guest: Esther Caswell – The Loretto House, a place of sanctuary for individuals in times of need
Guest: Jerry Snyder – River of Light, an organization dedicated to picking up and delivering donated items to needy individuals and various organizations
Guests: Anne Grosklaus & Madelon Queenan – House of the Good Shepherd, an organization that serves with love and compassion woman and children affected by domestic violence
Guest: Fr. Ed Kronin. Pilgrimages as a way to deeply access healing and the mercy of God
(Encore) Guest: Tony Wall – NET Ministries, USA. Evangelizing youth, and how this ministry has helped others and changed his life
Guest: Tony Wall – NET Ministries, USA. Evangelizing youth, and how this ministry has helped others and changed his life
Guest: Deacon Bob Thomas, University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary. Overcoming life’s challenges with the help of Christ
Guest: Katie Carden, Principal at St. Matthias Elementary School. Teaching Together Chicago, a program that facilitates on-the-job experience and training for adults with disabilities so they can work as paid interns in faith-based schools where their gifts and contributions are greatly needed
(Encore) Guest: Joanne Callahan – Program Director, Teaching Together Chicago. Providing opportunities for those with special needs to work in faith-based educational environments
(Encore) Guest: Tom O – A sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Tim and Tom discuss his path to recovery and a new life
Guest: Tom O – A sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Tim and Tom discuss his path to recovery and a new life
(Encore) Guest: Holly Curtis – A Life Coach and Counselor who specializes in eating disorders
(Encore) Guest: David Corollo – Executive Director, World Apostolate of Fatima. The message of Fatima
Guest: David Corollo – Executive Director, World Apostolate of Fatima. The message of Fatima
Guest: Joanne Callahan – Program Director, Teaching Together Chicago. Providing opportunities for those with special needs to work in faith-based educational environments
Guest: Denise M. – Sober Member of Alcoholics Anonymous. How Faith and recovery have come into her life through the 12 Step Program
Guest: Dr. Tim Gray, President of The Augustine Institute. Spiritual works in Catholic education and parish life
Guest: Bart Schuchts – John Paul Healing Center. Conferences and resources that have touched the lives of thousands of people, igniting transformation across the United States, and beyond
Guest: Dr. Bob Schuchts – Founder of the John Paul Healing Center. Conferences and resources that have touched the lives of thousands of people, igniting transformation across the United States, and beyond
Guest: Melissa Vilalobos – Chicago woman’s healing is miracle in Cardinal Newman’s sainthood cause
Guest: George Dennehy, a musician born without arms. George shares his powerful faith story
Guest: Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier, The important spiritual and corporal Works of Mercy of the Servants of Charity and the Highest Union of St. Joseph
Guest: Sherry Anicich – The Purple Project & Night of Hope. Grief support and services to parents/family members who have suffered the loss of a child
Guest: Miriam Tierney – Physician and Mother of 5. Building a spiritual life in the family
Brother Jim Fogarty – Brothers and Sisters of Love. Core Spiritual Works of Mercy on the streets of Chicago
(Encore) Guest: Sherry Anicich. Experiencing Tragedy. The story of the murder of her daughter and unborn granddaughter
Guest: Chris K. – Sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Tim and Chris discuss his path to recovery and a new life
Guest: Fr. Steven Borello, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Joliet, IL – Discerning vocations and pilgrimage
Guest: Mary FioRito, Renowned Catholic Attorney and Speaker – Tim and Mary discuss Mary’s important work in evangelization
Guest: Sherry Anicich. Experiencing Tragedy. The story of the murder of her daughter and unborn granddaughter
Guest: John Vrdolyak, a long-term member of St. Isaac Joques Parish in Hinsdale. He has been instrumental in a Corpus Christi procession that over a thousand people participate in
(Encore) Guest: Jason Elk, Founder of Karetas Brewing, an organization started to give back to others by making great beer. 10% of the profit from each beer is given to assist a different charity mission
Guest: Hilda Bahena, Director, Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department. Helping Individuals Who Cannot Afford Attorneys
Guest: Mary FioRito, Renowned Catholic Attorney and Speaker – Tim and Mary discuss Mary’s important work in evangelization
(Encore) Guest: Kevin Matthews – Former radio personality on Chicago’s WLUP “The Loop.” Tim and Kevin discuss Broken Mary, an encounter with a broken statue of The Blessed Mother, and all that happened as a result. Kevin’s testimony is touchingly honest, personally inspiring, and full of hope
Guest: Danielle Kuboushek, FemCatholic. FemCatholic is an organization that works to promote the truth about women in the Church and the world
(Encore) Guest: Thomas Levergood, Executive Director of the Lumen Christi Institute Tim and Thomas discuss the works of Lumen Christi, which makes the wisdom of the Catholic spiritual, intellectual, and cultural heritage available college students
Guest: Susan Tassone, best-selling Catholic author. Tim and Susan discuss her new book, “Day by Day with Saint Faustina: 365 Reflections.”
Guest: Kevin Matthews – Former radio personality on Chicago’s WLUP “The Loop.” Tim and Kevin discuss Broken Mary, an encounter with a broken statue of The Blessed Mother, and all that happened as a result. Kevin’s testimony is touchingly honest, personally inspiring, and full of hope.
Guest: Sara Zervos – Tim and Sara discuss the healing ministry of Fr. Peter Rookey, a priest for over 70 years, whose prayerful, healing ministry went on for decades
(Encore) Guest: Jason Elk, Founder of Karetas Brewing, an organization started to give back to others by making great beer. A percentage of the profit from each beer is given to assist a different charity mission
Guest: Rich Wenzel of Divine Mercy 33, an organization dedicated to evangelization through the use of the Image of Divine Mercy
Guest: Colleen Cheney-Trawinski, Executive Director of the St. Josephat Basilica Foundation. Tim and Colleen discuss the basilica’s history and exciting new programs
Guest: Thomas Levergood, Executive Director of the Lumen Christi Institute. Tim and Thomas discuss the works of Lumen Christi, which makes the wisdom of the Catholic spiritual, intellectual, and cultural heritage available college students
In this episode, Tim offers reflections on Spiritual Works of Mercy. Fr. Ed Kronin joins in on the conversation, discussing Spiritual Works of Mercy through the Mass
Guest: Rod F, a long-term sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Tim and Rod discuss his journey, and how sobriety has changed his life and family
Guest: Christina Hudson, the Director of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization, St. James at the Archdiocese of Chicago. Tim and Christina discuss her work as a FOCUS missionary, evangelizing college students
Guest: Jackie Moffitt, Executive Director at The Women’s Center of Northwest Indiana. Tim and Jackie discuss her works and the Women’s Center that provides aid to women with unexpected pregnancies
Guest: Elmida Kulovic, Program Director of Refugee Resettlement at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago. Tim and Elmida discuss resettlement services for refugees from varios regions of the world, during their period of adaptation and integration to the United States
(Encore) Guest: Ward Brehm, leader in African Humanitarian efforts. Tim and Ward discuss Ward’s works of mercy in Africa, as well as his book Bigger Than Me
(Encore) Guest: Jennifer Trapuzzano, founder of The Nathan Foundation, an organization established to provide financial support and relief to children who have lost a parent. Jennifer talks about the murder of her husband, how she used her faith to deal with this tragic event, and forgive the killer of her husband
Guest: Mary Zeien, Founder of The Well of Mercy, which provides a secure home for single women in need. Tim and Mary talk about how The Well of Mercy provides a structure for women to build a path for a new life
(Encore) Guest: Fr. Douglas McKay. Tim and Fr. McKay discuss the path to the priesthood, and the works of mercy that Fr. Mckay is involved in
(Encore) Guest: Holly Curtis, a Life Coach and Counselor who specializes in eating disorders
Guest: Marie Jochum, Associate Director of Board Relations & Mission Engagement at Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Tim and Marie talk about the Celebration of Giving program, which distributes gifts, toys, and necessities to more than 25,000 children and families
Guest: Jason Elk, Founder of Karetas Brewing, an organization started to give back to others by making great beer. 10% of the profit from each beer is given to assist a different charity mission
Guests: Peter & Lulu Daley, a husband and wife dedicated to serving children in Honduras through NPH International, and The Holy Family Surgery Center
Guest: Jennifer Trapuzzano, founder of The Nathan Foundation, an organization established to provide financial support and relief to children who have lost a parent. Jennifer talks about the murder of her husband, how she used her faith to deal with this tragic event, and forgive the killer of her husband.
Guest: Tim McElroy, a volunteer in soup kitchens and various ministries of the Missionaries of Charity in Chicago
Guest: Tyler Curtis, Executive Director of Dismas Ministry, which provides prisoners with free Catholic scripture, faith and prayer resources they need to restore their relationship with the Catholic Church and with God
Guest: Clem Martin, President of Christ the King, Jesuit College Preparatory School in Chicago
Guest: Sr. Joellen Tumus, Director of Casa Catalina, a center committed to serving the basic need of those in the inner-city of Chicago
Guest: Bill Mastro, who has been involved in street ministries in the inner-city neighborhoods of Chicago for over 10 years
Guest: Fr. Ed Cronin, a priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago, leading a special intercessory prayer ministry that supports people in their suffering
Guest: Bill Mastro, a convert, for whom pilgrimages have been an important part of his spiritual journey, and the growth of his faith
Guest: Michael McGlynn, an artist, composer, and film producer. His ministry is focused on Divine Mercy
Guest: Father John Clote, a former broadcast journalist and filmmaker, who answered the call to the priesthood
Guest: John Vrdolyak, a long-term member of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Hinsdale. He has been instrumental in a Corpus Christi Procession that over a thousand people participate in
Guest: Susan Tassone, author, speaker, and worldwide expert on the subject of Purgatory