Go Ask Your Father: Recent Episodes
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Go Ask Your Father™ is your answer to the tough questions you have about faith and morals, doctrine and social teaching, and applying your beliefs to everyday life. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a question that host Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Relevant Radio® Chief Religion Correspondent, can’t answer. If you have a question about the Faith, why not Go Ask Your Father?
Glen Story Corner for 10-21-21 Three recruiters were to address high school seniors. . . John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. . .
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved a young child from drowning, saying, “it was the right thing to do.” Caller Question – Is it proper to encourage those who are away from the Church to seek out the anointing of the sick? Caller Comment – Wants […]
Are you living in joy in your life? Msgr Swetland explains why joy is so important to us as Christians. Catechetical Corner – The Last Judgement Caller Question – When asking for intercession from angels and saints, do we have to ask for it out loud?
Msgr Swetland shares with you how to approach and handle the bad news that exists in the world and what Catholics can do to help make the world a better place. Caller Question – What is a good resource for a young teenager who is considering becoming Catholic? Catechetical Corner – Hell Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story out of Uganda where a nun, who is also a surgeon, has devoted her life to helping and saving the lives of infants. Caller Question – She heard that only Catholics go to heaven. Is this true? Catechetical Corner – Heaven Caller Question – […]
What do you value in life? Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a community that valued their delivery man, so much so, that they wanted to thank him personally for all his work during the pandemic. Caller Question – He is being attacked by evil spirits, what can he do? Catechetical […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story out of Texas where a police officer ran into a burning home to save an 8 year old child. Caller Comment – He prays whenever he hears an amber alert. Catechetical Corner – The Kingdom of Heaven Caller Comment – She turns off the TV […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you an inspirational message from a football coach in Texas who teaches his football players that hate will not divide them, no matter what, and what the role of sports can play in the life of a Catholic. Catechetical Corner – The Birth of Jesus Caller Question – What should […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman from Alabama who is helping in her community by delivering meals to those in need on her days off. Caller Question – How to encourage our kids to go to adoration? Caller Question – Can you get anointing of the sick if […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Georgia about 2 police officers who extended a helping hand to a man they could have arrested. Instead of arresting him, they helped him get back on his feet. Caller Question – Why did God create the Devil if he knew he would betray […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Colorado where local farmers found a way to help and give back to their community. Caller Question – Why is Good Friday not a holy day of obligation? Catechetical Corner – Christ the Teacher Caller Question – When was the teaching of mortal sin […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Utah where farmers are feeding those in need during these hard times with their excess food. Email Question – Why did Jesus not pick John the Baptist to be a disciple? Caller Question – Could Msgr Swetland explain what the Holy Face Chaplet is? […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a young man who went from driving a bus, to starting his journey to become a teacher, all due to some encouragement from the kids he drove to school each day. Caller Question – Is it possible that we are in the end times? […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a police officer who saved the life of a 12 day old baby. A year later, the baby’s mother asked the officer for him to be the child’s Godfather. Caller Question – Why did St. Peter have doubt later in life? Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who kept and shared his Catholic faith with others, even while he was in prison. Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland help him know if his confession was valid? Caller Question – Is purgatory mentioned in the bible? Catechetical Corner – The Soul Caller […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from New York where a community came together to help each other during these times of need. Caller Question – Can Msgr explain what the physical resurrection of our bodies will be like? Catechetical Corner – Life and Health Caller Question – She has never […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of two University of Georgia football players who helped out a mother in a rather unusual situation. Caller Question – Is she being disrespectful if she walks while listening to the Mass on Relevant Radio? Caller Question – Why does there seem to be so […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you good news coming from the Coronavirus about a study that shows that fathers now feel closer to their kids than ever before. Caller Question – Why do we not hear about St. Luke in the Mass? Caller Question – Is wondering if her marriage is valid. Catechetical Corner – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved the life of a man who was attempting to commit suicide. Caller Question – Is there a proper and improper way to use relics? Caller Question – Is having an Alexa device the same as having a Ouji board? Catechetical […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a young teenager who saved the life of her elderly neighbor just by doing the right thing. Caller Question – What kind of music should we be using during Mass? Caller Question – Do you need first communion to go to confession? Catechetical Corner […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a police officer who saved the life of 3 people by acting quickly. Caller Question – What is the Churches view on fertility treatments? Catechetical Corner – The Prayer of Moses Caller Question – Is confession or communion valid for him since her is […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you today Glen’s Story Corner from Morning Air and the powerful message that a former NFL head coach gave about the current state of our country. Caller Question – Is it wrong to receive communion in the hand? Catechetical Corner – Last Rites Caller Question – What does it mean […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you part of a homily from Father Keith Romke from the diocese of Rockford, and his love for the Eucharist and what it should mean to each and every Catholic. Caller Question – When would Saint Paul have been ordained a priest? Catechetical Corner – Scripture Caller Question – What […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a group of high school in Arizona who swam 25 miles in an effort to help raise money for charity. Caller Question – She went to a voodoo ceremony when she was younger and was given a voodoo box and was told if she […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a bakery that decided to give back to the community that helped it stay open. Caller Question – Her daughter is getting married outside of the Church. Can she go to the wedding? Catechetical Corner – Mortal Sin Caller Question – What happened to Barabbas? Caller […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a woman who saved the life of a man who was attempting to commit suicide. Caller Question – Is there a proper and improper way to use relics? Caller Question – Is having an Alexa device the same as having a Ouji board? Catechetical […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story a Florida teen who overcame homelessness to graduate as valedictorian of his high school. Email Question – What is a good bible recommendation for a teenage about to be confirmed? Caller Question – How does a Father make penance for an abortion? Catechetical Corner – Confession […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a group of middle school kids who saved up almost $3,000 for their year end field trip that ended up getting canceled due to the Coronavirus. Instead of moping about it, these young kids decided to give the money to those in need. […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story from Minneapolis where people joined together to run a food drive for local schools after the riots made it difficult for families and children to find food. Catechetical Corner – The Precepts of the Church
Msgr Swetland shares with you a great good news story out of Houston Texas where an 8th grade boy found a way to feed the less fortunate by using part of his allowance money. Email Question – Can we buy blessed or holy items from a pawn shop or a garage sale? Catechetical Corner […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a family from New York who have been spending time during quarantine as a family, singing and making music Caller Question – If a house has been blessed by a priest, can evil still enter it? Catechetical Corner – Pray with Faith Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a man who found and returned a rosary that had been missing for years to an elderly woman. Caller Question – He is divorced, but has gone to confession. Can he receive the Eucharist? Caller Question – How to talk to her family about God? […]
Email – how to baptize someone as a layperson when in urgent situation? Caller – where do aborted babies go if they have not been baptized? Catechetical Corner – Poverty of Heart
Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news about Father Michael McGivney and his beatification. Caller Question – Did John the Baptist know who Jesus was before the baptism of Jesus? Caller Question – Has the Church done a day of prayer for the virus? Catechetical Corner – The Good Caller Question – Where […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from Texas where the fire chief was in the right place at the right time to save a drowning 18 month old child. Caller Question – Is it okay for her daughter to go to a Planned Parenthood for a cancer screening? Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story sent by listener Mary about a care facility and their staff who stayed on sight 24/7 over the past 2 months to make sure none of their residents got the Coronavirus. Email Question – Should older married couples avoid having sex? Catechetical Corner – The […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a retired police officer who has helped others during this time of crisis because he feels blessed to to be able to do so. Caller Question – Did the Disciples leave their wives and families to follow Jesus? Caller Question – What is the relation between […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story that is the perfect reminder that when we choose life, everyone can succeed. Caller Question – Can he participate in spiritual communion if he is going through a divorce? Catechetical Corner – Life and Physical Health Caller Question – Is purgatory a dogma of the Church?
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story about how people all around the world are coming closer together during this time of pandemic and enjoying the little things in life as the world stays home. Caller Question – If Jesus was Jewish, why do Jews celebrate Hanukkah and not Christmas Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you that a study found that during this time of lock down, many people are growing stronger in their faith. Catechetical Corner – Sin Caller Question – What is the origin of the Rosary? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain more about original sin and evolution?
Msgr Swetland shares with you the wonders of Saint John Paul II and the profound impact he had on the Church in the 20th Century Caller Question – Why did God harden Pharaohs heart? Caller Question – Why was the second miracle of John Paul II removed? Catechetical Corner – Saint John Paul II […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a garbage man who bought groceries for an elder woman, after he noticed she had no garbage for over 2 weeks. Caller Question – Is 1 Peter 3:19 referring to purgatory? Caller Question – In Revelation, what does it mean to open the scroll? […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a teacher who is willing to run the extra miles for his students, literally, and raising money for food while doing so. Caller Question – Was there ever a time during Jesus ministry where he defended the faith? Catechetical Corner – The Mission of the […]
Catechetical Corner – Prayer Caller Question – If you forget to mention a sin during confession, is it forgiven? Do you need to confess it the next time you go?
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a married couple who were both infected with the Coronavirus, and over came the virus together. Caller Question – Is there a novena between The Ascension and the Pentecost? Catechetical Corner – Mission Email Question – Can we go to confession over the phone? Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story from New Mexico about a 19 year old who found $135,000 in cash, and instead of keeping it, he called the police and turned it in. Caller Question – Why do we call priests Father if they can act in the person of Christ? Catechetical […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you good news coming from Italy where they will start allowing public Masses again for the faithful starting on May 18th. Email Question – When we pray “People of Good Will”, who does the apply to? Catechetical Corner – Thou Shall Not Kill Email Question – Is there a Saint […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a teacher who is helping to take care of one of her students new born sibling. Caller Question – What is Msgr Swetlands thoughts on the Churches policy in China? Catechetical Corner – Prayer as the Breath of Faith Caller Question – Why do people […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a feel good story of a new teacher who gave a portion of her stimulus check to struggling families. Caller Question – What are the origins of the priesthood? Catechetical Corner – Salvation Caller Question – What did Jesus mean when he said “I did not come to bring […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you wonderful story of an anonymous donor who donated 1 million dollars to a local hospital to help those on the front lines in hospitals, and not just the doctors and nurses. Caller Question – What is the lectionary? Catechetical Corner – Scripture Caller Question – As a Catholic, how […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartfelt story of a married couple who are separated by glass due to the virus, but continue their love for each other by everyday meeting at the pane of glass that separates them to talk on the phone to each other. Caller Question – What does it truly […]
Doing the right thing. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who has been serving health care workers for free during the pandemic. He said he was raised with the idea that “it’s not always about making money, it’s about doing the right thing”. Caller Question – How to respond to […]
Do you believe in miracles? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who recovered from the Covid-19 virus after 23 days in the hospital. His son called twice and prayed for his health on The Family Rosary Across America. Caller Question – Is it a sin to not pay social security […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a faith-filled story out of Florida where some doctors and nurses are praying before each shift as the combat the Coronavirus. Caller Question – How can what Mary said at Fatima be true? Caller Question – What should we believe of those who claim to have gone before the […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a mother who gave birth to a child while battling the Coronavirus. Both the mother and baby are doing fine today. Caller Question – Why do we not call Old Testament figures “Saints”? Caller Question – Where is the line drawn between passing info and […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a warming story of Pope Francis designating the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist as a minor basilica. Caller Question – What is required for salvation? Catechetical Corner – The Our Father Caller Question – Why do we have candles at Mass? Caller Question – Why could the Apostles […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a young girl who picked the up tab for an elderly man who was short on money when buying his groceries. Caller Comment – Shares how great God has been in his life. Catechetical Corner – Scripture and the Church Caller Question – When does the […]
Today is Earth Day, Msgr Swetland gives you some reflections on Earth Day. Caller Question – Does the Church interpret scripture? Catechetical Corner – Earth Day
Msgr Swetland shares with you a nice story from Ohio of a young mailman named Kyle who has used his mail route as a way of helping the elderly. Catechetical Corner – Communion of Saints Caller Question – Why do we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
Msgr Swetland shares with you a generous story of a person who left their whole stimulus check as a tip at their favorite restaurant to help those who needed it most. Caller Question – What other religions were around during the time of Jesus? Catechetical Corner – Heaven and Earth
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man from Florida who just happened to be the exact right person to save the life a doctor who had contracted Covid-19. Caller Question – Do sins of our father correlate with original sin? Caller Question – How do we know how to obtain salvation?
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story out of Iowa where an anonymous donor gave everyone in a town of 1400 people a $150 gift card for local businesses. Caller Question – What is the difference between the Assumption and the Ascension? Caller Question – Where in the bible does it say […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a small town in Kansas that helped out its residents by picking up the tab for everyone’s electric bill in the month of March. Msgr Swetland also shares with you a few ideas on peace. Catechetical Corner – The Beatitudes Caller Question – Do […]
Honk for Joy! Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a Catholic School who honored their principle, who had been working everyday at the school since being closed due to the Coronavirus. They obeyed social distancing rules by driving by in cars and honking to honor their beloved principal. Caller Question – […]
Happy Easter! He is Risen, He is Risen indeed! Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news of the resurrection of Jesus. Caller Question – Is there a book she can read to help her better understand the Mass? Caller Question – What is the difference between non-Catholic and anti-Catholic? Catechetical Corner – Communion […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of Blessed Francis Seelos as today is the 20 year anniversary of his beatification. Caller Question – The 5th station, was Simon forced to help Jesus? Caller Question – Why did we stop using Patons for the Eucharist? Catechetical Corner – The Sacraments Caller Question – Why […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the power of music and what it means to our faith and spiritual lives and gives you an inside look of one of his favorite songs. Caller Question – If Jesus was fully human, what was his mental anguish like? Catechetical Corner – The Beatitudes Caller Question – Does […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story out of Italy and how people are feeding the hungry and taking care of each other during the pandemic. Caller Question – Is Judas in hell? Catechetical Corner – Spiritual Communion Caller Question – How could the Devil “enter” Jesus? Caller Question – Was Mary in the […]
Msgr. Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a landlord from New York who waived April rent for his tenants in response to the Coronavirus. Caller Question – If a priest is a recovering alcoholic, what do they do when consuming the whine at Mass? Caller Question – Why don’t we pray the […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news of all those who have answered the call to prayer during this pandemic. More than 1 millions prayers have been said in an effort to put an end to the pandemic. Caller Question – What is being done for priests during this time? Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you good news coming from Italy that they are starting to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus. Caller Question – When are the most souls released from purgatory? Easter or Christmas? Catechetical Corner – I Am
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a Minneapolis State trooper who, instead of giving a doctor he pulled over for speeding a ticket, he gave her one of his medical masks and asked her to remain safe. Caller Question – In the Apostles Creed, what does it mean when we say, […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of the creator of “My Pillow” and how he has transformed his company to make medical masks now to help medical workers. Caller Question – Can we see people in heaven? Caller Question – How should act when watching Mass at home during the virus? […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of hope after a 90 year old Texas grandmother fully recovered after contracting the coronavirus, giving us all a little bit of hope that things will get better. Caller Question – What does the rapture mean to a Protestant? Catechetical Corner – Messianic Entrance to Jerusalem Caller […]
Relevant Radio brings to you Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi blessing from Rome in an effort to combat the Coronavirus with commentary from Father Rocky.
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news stories of people sewing medical masks to help the shortage at hospitals around the country. Caller Question – In the Apostles Creed, why do we say Jesus descended into Hell? Caller Question – Is it wrong for me to give someone all my organs if it […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you what it means to live the Gospel of Life in today’s culture. Caller Question – Does the Pope have the power to absolve all sins of every person in the world? Catechetical Corner – The Annunciation Caller Question – How many weeks of Easter are there after Easter Sunday?
Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of Don Giuseppe Berardelli, a priest in Italy suffering from the Covid-19 virus, who gave up his ventilator to save the life of a young person. Caller Question – Is it a sin to be a Christian but not a Catholic? Caller Question – Wants to know […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a message of hope from a well known Catholic amidst the Coronavirus. Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland know about the term “little season”? Caller Question – In this time of crisis, do we still need to do our Lenten penance? Caller Question – She is coming back […]
During these tough and uncertain times, Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news of how you can obtain a plenary indulgence. Caller Question – When watching Mass on TV or live stream, do we need to stand, sit, and kneel like we normally would during Mass? Caller Question – Can we pray the […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the news of Pope Francis calling on all Catholics to pray the rosary during this hard time. Caller Question – How to best avoid pornography? Caller Question – What is the chronological order of the birth of Jesus? Caller Question – How to balance charity and prudence? Catechetical Corner […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you how Dollar General is helping the elderly by allowing the first hour of the store being open only acceptable to the elderly so they can get supplies in this hard time. Caller Question – Can Mary and the Saints hear our thoughts like God can? Caller Question – Are […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you some good news in these scary time including an individual who left a generous tip at a local restaurant to the workers who might lose money. Catechetical Corner – Conversion and Repentance Caller Question – How to cope with her daughter in laws mental illness?
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story out of Ohio where children who cannot go to school anymore will still be able to receive 3 meals a day in light of the Coronavirus. Caller Question – How to obtain plenary indulgences? Caller Story – In response to Msgr Swetlands good news story, he shares […]
Msgr Swetland shares with the good news that the Vatican has re-opened Churches in Rome even in the midst of the Coronavirus. Caller Question – Should elderly people not go to Mass right now? Caller Question – Why would God want us to adore him forever? Caller Question – What does the Church teach […]
In the rise of the Coronavirus, Msgr Swetland shares with you how you can stay healthy with the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Caller Question – What is the Status of Westminster Abbey? Caller Question – Are we required to make the sign of the cross before we pray? Caller Question – How are statues […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of college students who did right by a friend after his house burned down. Caller Question – Can we eat what we give up during Lent on Sunday’s? Caller Question – Why does the Church seem incapable of doing Community service? Caller Question – Can we […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story about a school resource officer in Arkansas who prays everyday for the students he protects Caller Question – Is it possible to pass our sins to others based on our own actions? Caller Question – Does listening to Mass on the radio or TV count for […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of how the faith is growing. In Cleveland Texas, new Catholic Churches are opening to serve the growing amount of Catholics in the area. Caller Question – Her sister is in the hospital and needs a feeding tube. Can she speak on behalf of her sister? Caller […]
Are you ready to be a hero? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who was a hero for a mother and her child, when he saved the child from a burning car. Caller Question – Are Moses, Elijah, and Enoch all Saints? Caller Question – In the story of the […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you an update on TV Game Show Host Alex Trebek and his fight with cancer. Trebek is one year into treatment and spoke of his faith in God and prayer as a way of staying strong through hard times. Caller Question – What is the best Catholic translation of the […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a warming story of people in the Nashville TN area who are opening their Air BnB homes to those who have been displaced by the recent tornado. Caller Question – Why is the timeline of the synoptic Gospels different from the Gospel of John? Caller Question – Her mother […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you good news from the diocese of LA where this Easter they expect to welcome into the Church over 1000 new Catholics. Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland know about Pope Formosus Cadaver Synod Caller Question – Why would a diocese stop distributing the precious blood due to viruses? […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a church in Detroit that was granted the honorary title of Minor Basilica by Pope Francis Caller Question – Should he send blessed rosaries to people he doesn’t know? Caller Question – How do Monks further the Kingdom of God? Caller Question – Are we […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you two different stories of people who went the extra mile to help those in their community. Caller Question – Where is the cross between religion and science? What can we accept from science? Caller Question – Does she have to start her Novena over again since she was late […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a doctor who paid to forward to his patients by paying for their medical co-pays in hopes that they will spread kindness to others. Caller Question – What is the prayer to say when blessing your home with holy water? Caller Question – How to defend […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a woman who kept a whole family together through means of adoption Caller Question – He counts 46 days of Lent, so how do we get to 40? Caller Question – How can she give up smoking for Lent and still stay strong? Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a school resource officer who took a young girl, who had recently lost her father, to the schools father daughter dance. Caller Question – What Ashes can be used for Ash Wednesday? Caller Question – What is the Churches teaching on universal salvation? Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful and fun story of a priest who got to sing for Josh Groban at a concert. Caller Question – Why is Easter different in Greek Orthodox than the Latin rite? Caller Question – How can she explain to non-Catholics the importance of the stations of the cross? […]
Caller Question: What are the fasting requirements for Lent? Email Question: How late can one show up to Mass and still receive Holy Communion? Caller Question: Is there such a thing as ‘collective sin’? Caller Question: A caller is concerned about the kids in her First Communion class, because many of their parents do not […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a woman who is spreading love to first responders and thinking them for their service. Caller Question – Why do we confess our sins? Caller Question – Is it okay to take pictures during Mass? Caller Question – Is it okay to sell Girl Scout […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you two very different stories of love and even though they are different, the both equally show the love of God. Caller Question – Why is the bishop of Rome the successor to Peter? Caller Question – She takes care of her husband and misses Mass. Is she to tired […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a teacher who did a small act of kindness for one of his students. Years later, he found out that his small act of kindness made a profound impact on his student. Caller Question – Can you baptize a child that is not yours? Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story a town that had its first child born in it since 1977. The city has no hospital so births there are rare, but this town in NJ is blessed to have one in 2020. Caller Question – Is it okay to substitute “Jesus” in for the Our […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a sad and heartwarming story of a man who spent 14 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. New DNA evidence proved his innocence and has now been released from prison. Caller Question – Are WE tabernacles? Caller Question – What is habitual sin? Caller Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a 104 year old WWII veteran who received 70,000 valentines day cards as a way of thanking him for his service. Caller Question – How can she show her daughter, who has same sex attraction, that she still loves her? Caller Question – What does […]
Super Bowl 54 had 30,000 pounds of leftover food after the conclusion of the game. Instead of throwing all that food away, they donated it to local food shelters around the Miami area. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this good news of how a football game came to feed the poor. Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news story of a community that surrounded a fallen war veteran that had no family to attend his funeral. Caller Question – Why does the Church not do more to help with immigration? Caller Question – Is there a relation between coincidence and providence? Caller Question – […]
We all have compatibility with life. Msgr Swetland shares with you a good news of a woman who was told her baby was incompatible with life. She still chose life, and life won. Caller Question – How can we respond to people who say Jesus loves everyone, with the idea of LGBT marriage? Caller […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a both sad and joyous story of woman who died shortly after giving birth to her 4th child. Her last request before she died is that her organs would be donated to those in need, to give life to others like she was able to do for her own children. […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a random encounter of two strangers, and how that encounter saved a life. Caller Question – Why do some women wear veils Caller Question – Her son has lived an immoral life, if he goes to confession and is truly sorry, can he be forgiven? Caller […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of now Super Bowl Champion Harrison Butker, and how confession brought him back to the Catholic Faith. Caller Question – Why did Jesus only choose 3 disciples at the Transfiguration? Caller Question – She is new very new to the faith and is wondering what is the […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you some good news from a Super Bowl ad. An ad that described the 4 Greek words for love. Caller Question – When baptizing a baby, should the baby be dunked? Caller Question – Is sexual intercourse outside of marriage a mortal sin? Caller Question – She has been near […]
Would you volunteer your time in order to pay for a surgery? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a surgeon in Nebraska who is allowing his patients to pay for their medical surgeries by volunteering their time. Caller Question – Where the apostles baptized? Caller Question – What is Eucharistic Adoration and […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the good in reading good stories and why it is important for Catholics to read good stories. Caller Question – If non-believers die, do they still go to heaven? Caller Question – What is Msgr Swetland’s opinion on the sign of peace during flu season? Caller Question – Who […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the great news that abortion clinics in the US are on a decline. We might not be exactly where we want to be with abortion, but the good news is that we are heading in the right direction. Caller Question – What is the difference between The Eastern Orthodox […]
Jesus calls to visit him in prison (Matthew 25:36). Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news of program that is teaching inmates how to write code, so that they can get gainful employment when they are released from prison. Caller Question – Why in the Nicene Creed do we use Pilates name? Caller […]
All life is precious. Msgr Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of a teenager who raised over $10,000 to create a baby box and how it has already saved lives. Caller Question – Is there such a thing as private virtue? Caller Question – How to understand all the different analogies of Christ […]
Msgr Swetland gives you an update on the March for Life in Washington DC and shares with you some history that was made at today’s March for Life. Caller Question – What is Msgr. Swetlands thoughts on Catholic Colleges not attending the March for Life? Caller Question – When he went to Mass, the […]
What would you do if you found $43,000 in your couch? A man in Michigan did, and he decided to return the money to the owner. Would you have been able to do that? Msgr Swetland shares with you this heartwarming story of doing the right thing. Caller Question – Why no use leaven […]
Today is the Anniversary of Roe Vs Wade, and Msgr. Swetland discusses how close we are to ending abortion and what you can do to help. Caller Question – Could the lack of confession be due to a lack of priests? Caller Question – If you miss Mass, are you not in a state […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of young teen who is helping the homeless by bringing health screenings to homeless shelters. A good reminder that we can help those in need in many different ways. Caller Question – Why does God not always answer our prayers? Caller Question – Is it a mortal […]
Today is Martin Luther King Day. Father John Paul Erickson reflects on his life and why it is important for us to remember his work. Caller Question – She keeps seeing her dads face during adoration, what does this mean? Caller Question – Is it okay for a priest to have a small bottle […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a group of preschoolers who helped a classmate who is battling cancer by selling hot chocolate. A good reminder that we can all do something, no matter who we are, to help others. Caller Question – Is it a mortal sin to buy girl scout […]
Do you know what today is? Today is Religious Freedom Day. Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news of a day set aside for all religions to recognize that we all have the right to worship without intimidation and fear of the government. Caller Question – Where was Mary born? Caller Question – […]
On this date in 1844, the University of Norte Dame received its charter from the state of Indiana. Msgr Swetland shares with you this good news story and the impact it had on Catholic colleges to come. Caller Question – Why is confession not offered more often? Caller Question – What does it mean […]
We are all called to a vocation, do you know what your vocation is? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a woman whose vocation was to care and raise children. In the span of 50 years, she took care of and raised over 600 foster children. Caller Question – When praying for […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a child who was born with 2% of his brain. Doctors recommended abortion 5 different times. The parents chose life. Caller Question – Was the Holy Family refugees? Caller Story – Shares her story of resisting a Dr’s orders to terminate her pregnancy. Caller Question – […]
Msgr. Swetland shares with you a heartwarming story of how a simple act of kindness by “paying it forward” helped a military mother deal with her son leaving for deployment. Caller Question – She found a NYT article that says there is no biblical proof for Hell. What are we to make of this? […]
Helping our neighbors is something we should always do, but helping our neighbors doesn’t just mean the people who live next door to us. The United States over the past month has been sending firefighters to help with the fires in Australia. It is a good reminder that helping our neighbors goes beyond our own […]
The good news continues today with a story out of Texas, where adoptions are on the rise. More kids left foster care in 2019 due to adoption than were added into the system. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this great story. Caller Question – What does Msgr. Swetland think about cancer rates and it […]
The good news continues! Msgr Swetland shares with you two stories of people being Good Samaritans. One saved a life, the other one saved a mans financial situation, all by just doing the right thing. Caller Comment – Wants to wish Msgr Swetland an Orthodox Merry Christmas Caller Question – What is the Church […]
Did you know that 2019 was the best year ever? Well what makes it the best year ever? Msgr Swetland shares with you why 2019 was the best year ever. Caller Question – Is it okay to be an Eucharistic Minister? Caller Question – What is the order of the hierarchy of the Church? […]
We should never give up on life, no matter what the situation. Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of a mother who never gave up on her daughter who was in a coma for 7 months. Caller Question – Is the Eucharist exclusive to the Mass? Caller Question – How can she teach […]
A close knit community is something we should all strive for as Catholics, and it is something that can even save a life. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who saved the lives of people in his community from a sinking fishing boat. Caller Question – What is the difference […]
The good news of the day is a story from California where a local church paid the medical debt of over 5,000 people. Msgr Swetland shares with you this good news story and the good that the Christmas brings out in people. Caller Question – She was told she could not schedule a confession […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who was falsely accused of a crime and sent to death row. He was innocent and before his execution, was proved innocent. After he got out, he wanted to go to college. He is now graduating college this weekend. Caller Question – What is […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man in Florida who paid the bills of families whose heat was about to be shut off due to being behind on bill payments. In this season leading to Christmas, this is a good news story that will warm your heart. Caller Question – Question […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you two powerful stories of the impact that sports have on their communities. Caller Question – Question about the phrasing of the word “until” in today’s Gospel Caller Question – Who invented the Advent wreath? Caller Question – What constitutes a sin against the Holy Spirit? Caller Question – Are […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story out of Texas of a married couple who have now been married for 80 years, the longest and oldest marriage in the world. Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland clarify more about the sin of lying and if it is ever okay? Caller Question – What […]
How do you give back to your community? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who gave back the grade school he grew up in by donating shoes and boots to the children of the school free of charge. Caller Question – What is the difference between the Catholic Church and […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of a young woman who took the time to recognizing the humanity of a homeless man, and how it impacted both of them. Caller Question – Why are no books of the bibles written by women? Caller Question – How does taking something that is not […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of a priest who opened a home from young men who had no place to go, and the impact it had on their lives. Father Ed Flanagan opened the home on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Caller Question – If someone isn’t married in […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of hunters from Michigan who are helping feed the poor by donating the meat the obtain from hunting. Caller Question – What to say to Protestants who say “call no man Father”? Caller Question – What can she do to get her parents back to the faith? […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a University President who went the extra mile for one of his students who was in the hospital. Caller Question – Is December 25th Jesus real birthday? Caller Question – Why are “Catholic” political leaders who vote against church teaching not excommunicated? Caller Question – Why […]
With Christmas right around the corner, it truly is the season of giving. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who decided to make a generous gift this Christmas season. Caller Question – What happens if she misses a day of prayer during a novena prayer? Caller Question – Has a […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you another amazing story of a man who found an abandoned infant, and saved its life. Caller Question – Who can baptize people in extreme situations? Caller Question – Is there a hierarchy in heaven? Caller Question – Do we get a new name when we go to heaven? Caller […]
It is that time of year where the weather is getting colder and not everyone has the clothing for it. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a couple in Indiana who put coats on trees for those who don’t have one. Caller Question – What does Msgr Swetland think about the idea […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a star college football who was almost never born. His mother considered having an abortion but walked out, and now calls him her miracle baby. Caller Question – What is meant by “Jesus descended into Hell” in the apostles creed? Caller Question – What is Msgr […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a young boy who saved a life all because he was able to translate for first responders. You can be a hero just by talking with others and even saving a life. Caller Question – How can he better love his neighbor? Caller Question – Is […]
No matter where we live, weather will always impact our lives, it just comes in different forms depending on where we are. In Colorado over the thanksgiving holiday, members of a small town helped out those who traveled through the brutal winter blizzard that came through, opening their homes and lives to those who got […]
Msgr Swetland shares you with a wonderful story of redemption of a man who was thrown in jail 20 years ago. He was recently sworn in as a lawyer by the same judge who sentenced him to prison 20 years ago. Caller Question – Why does God permit evil to happen? Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of a young football player who wanted to pray after a game with his opponent. He wanted to pray for his mother who was in the hospital with cancer. Caller Question – How do indulgences work? Caller Question – What does Msgr. Swetland think about Catholic parents […]
Medical debt is something many people deal with in their life and it can be crippling. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a Chicago church that raised money to pay of the medical debt of people in the Chicago area. Caller Question – Why are some people healed and others not? Caller […]
Music can add so much to our faith lives, especially in Mass. Msgr Swetland shares with you some good Catholic music and how it can positively help us in our faith and the beauty behind it. Caller Question – Is it wrong to have a rosary that does not have a cross on it? […]
Have you ever paid it forward to someone else? That is exactly what a man in Texas is doing. He used to be homeless, and now is using his free time to help other homeless people find places to stay when it gets cold outside. Msgr Swetland shares with you this amazing story of kindness. […]
See something, do something. A motto we should all live by, but one that can be easier said than done. Well a woman in Wisconsin lived by that saying recently when she saw 2 young children outside in the cold without any coats on. Msgr. Swetland shares with you the story and how this woman’s […]
What happens to all the leftover food in school cafeterias? A school in Indiana is now storing the leftover and sending them home with children over the weekend so they don’t go without food. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this wonderful news story. Caller Question – Are there any exceptions to being obedient to […]
Have you ever thought that a problem was just to big to take on by yourself? Do you ever feel like you can’t make a difference? Msgr. Swetland shares with you a story of an 8 year old boy who has spent the last few years making goodie bags for homeless veterans. Caller Question […]
The Church celebrates science as a good thing, and indeed it is, but can science oppose the faith? Msgr Swetland shares with you the answer. Caller Question – Her bible has a different translation of Today’s Gospel than what the USSCB website has. Why is that? Caller Question – Why do Latin rite Catholics […]
It is always interesting when athletes share their faith with us. Msgr Swetland shares with you audio of NFL Quarterback Nick Foles sharing his faith and what it means to him. Caller Question – If we are the Church militant, shouldn’t we be on the offensive in the fight against evil? Caller Question – […]
The good news of the day is that the USCCB announced that the end of abortion is still a preeminent cause for Catholics to stand behind. Msgr Swetland shares with you some thoughts from Archbishop Chaput on abortion. Caller Question – Question about the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. Caller Question – His dad […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a pro-life story of a mother who chose life over abortion of her twins who were born at 23 weeks and both weighed under 1 pound at birth. Both are doing well today. The mother said it was one in a million. Caller Question – Why did God punish […]
Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country. On this veterans day, Msgr. Swetland takes time to thank those in the military and share with you some stories of those who sacrificed everything so that we might be free. Caller Question – Why can the priest touch the Eucharist […]
Msgr. Swetland shares with you that God has a divine plan for your life and why you should be excited about that. Caller Question – Do Atheists go to heaven? Catechetical Corner – Living in Love
Msgr Swetland shares with you the good news of growing voter turnout from yesterday. We as Catholics should be voting in elections and the more people who vote, the better. Caller Question – Does everyone go to purgatory? Caller Question – How do we know when a soul is no longer in purgatory. Caller […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a movie called the Divine Plan, which is about President Reagan, Saint John Paul II and the end of the cold war. Caller Question – Question regarding last Sunday’s reading from the book of Wisdom. Caller Question – What is a good book on why socialism and communism is […]
Msgr. Swetland talks about the good news of Jesus and how it transforms hearts and minds. Caller Question – Her husband and son have left the faith. What can she do? Caller Question – What does the Church teach about original sin? Caller Question – How should he handle discussing spending money within his […]
On All Saints Day, we celebrate the lives of the Saints but would it surprise you to know that not all the Saints got along? Msgr Swetland shares with you some saints who didn’t get along with each other but became Saints nonetheless. Caller Question – How many times can you go to Mass […]
Sports, if done in the right manner, can make us great people. Look no further than today’s good news story, where a high school football coach disarmed a student with a gun, all by giving him a hug. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this wonderful story of love and compassion. Caller Question – Is […]
How do you help the homeless? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of how friends helped a homeless man they went to middle school with. Caller Question – Why are some sacraments okay for everyone to receive and others not? Caller Question – Her husband is not Catholic but receives the Eucharist when […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you his experience of seeing the movie Love and Mercy, a film about the life and writings of Saint Faustina. Caller Question – Can he attend the wedding of a Non- Catholic Greek? Caller Comment – Loved the movie Love and Mercy, everyone should see it. Caller Question – On […]
Siblings should be raised together. A man who went to adopt a child, ending up adopting 5, because he didn’t want to split up the siblings, all of whom were under the age of 5. Msgr. Swetland share with you this good news story of family. Caller Question – What happens to consecrated hosts […]
What does it mean to be pro-life? Maybe more importantly, what does it look like in the real world? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a Milwaukee police officer who pulled over a woman with 3 kids, none of whom were in car seats. Instead of giving her a ticket, he bought car […]
Have you ever used Uber? Msgr Swetland shares with you a story about an Uber driver who went above and beyond with a young mother who took her Uber to buy clothes for her newborn. The Uber driver bought the clothes for the young child and made a friend. Caller Question – Is baptism […]
As part of the good news, Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a college football player at the University of Minnesota, who overcame cancer 4 different times since he was 14 years old. This past Saturday, he played in a college football game for the first time. Caller Question – Do we […]
We are all sent on mission to deliver the good news of Jesus. Msgr Swetland explains the importance of each Christian playing their role in becoming a saint and delivering the good news of Jesus to the world. Caller Question – He is a nurse and is wondering if he is just following doctors […]
Medical debt is something many people deal with in their life and it can be crippling. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a Chicago church that raised money to pay of the medical debt of people in the Chicago area. Caller Question – Why are some people healed and others not? Caller […]
Technology can sometimes be a good thing. Look no further than what happened in Minnesota when a drone found a 6 year old boy, who had been missing, in a cornfield. Msgr. Swetland shares with you this good news about how technology saved the life of a young boy. Caller Question – Is it […]
Did you know that world record holding gymnast Simone Biles is Catholic? Msgr Swetland shares with you the importance of the Catholic faith to the best gymnast in the world. Caller Question – What kinds of weddings are we allowed to attend and what kinds are we not allowed to attend? Caller Question – […]
Paying it forward. It is something we should all do from time to time. Msgr Swetland shares with you a story of a man who paid it forward to 9 different schools so that their students could eat lunch. Caller Question – Is it okay to celebrate Halloween as a Catholic? Caller Question – […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a story about Abraham Lincoln allowing African American Catholics to use the White House lawn for a fundraiser to build their own Catholic Chapel. Caller Question – Why are Catholics against abortion but not the wars that are going on? Caller Comment – Abortion is wrong and if people […]
John Henry Newman was canonized as a Saint over the weekend. Msgr Swetland fills you in on some of the great memories from now Saint John Henry Newman’s life. Caller Question – Her priests are not reverent during Mass she feels. What can she do? She is bothered by it. Caller Question – Do […]
October 11th 1962, Saint John XXIII put forth the Second Vatican Counsel. What do you know about Vatican II? Msgr Swetland gives you some background on Vatican II and how its fruits are finally starting to show in today’s world. Caller Question – Are tattoos okay in the Catholic Church? Caller Question – Why […]
Msgr Swetland shares with you a wonderful story of conversion of a communist to Catholicism. Caller Question – Does anyone have a devotion to St Paul or the apostles? Caller Question – Is it okay to take your kids trick or treating on Halloween? Caller Question – What was the word Msgr Swetland used […]
Have you heard the story about John Adams and George Washington attending Catholic vespers in 1774? Msgr Swetland fills you in on the story and the relevance it has to today’s date. Caller Question – Why do we celebrate Mass on Sunday and not another day of the week? Caller Question – What is […]
Who are your friends? Are you friends with people who disagree with you? This has become a problem in America over the years. Many people refuse to be friends with people who disagree with them. Well, we saw a great example of being nice and friendly to those we disagree with over the weekend. Ellen […]
Today is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. Msgr Swetland gives you some great insight and background on the feast day. Caller Question – Wants Msgr Swetlands advice on finding a spiritual director. Caller Question – His wife threatened to divorce him if they don’t have more kids. What should he […]
Are bibles offensive? The Freedom from Religion Foundation says that they are. This comes after the Judge in the murder trial of Amber Guyger, gave her a personal bible. The Foundation claims that the Judge, being a figure of the government, should not have done that. Caller Question – Is Msgr. Swetland saying that […]
If someone murdered a family member of yours, would you be able to forgive that person? That is exactly what Brandt Jean did to his brothers killer. Msgr Swetland shares with you the story of what happened and the touching audio of his forgiveness and love towards his brothers murderer. Caller Question – What […]
When did you last pray to your guardian angel? Did you know that you have one? Msgr. Swetland discusses the importance of guardian angels and why we should pray to them. Caller Question – What is the difference between Vatican 1 Catholics and Vatican 2 Catholics? Caller Question – When do we receive our […]
Where were you in 1979? On this date in 1979 St. John Paul II visited the United States. Msgr. Swetland shares with you his recollection of this visit. Caller Question – She was married and is now widowed, can she become a nun now? Caller Question – Advice on how to get a family […]
St Jerome is the patron saint of scripture scholars. God’s love letter to us is the scripture. Msgr. Swetland explains this and the importance of knowing scripture. Caller Question – How can he get his mother-in-law to go to confession? Caller Question – Aren’t Catholics who support abortion supposed to be excommunicated? Caller Question […]
Father John Paul Erickson fills in today for Msgr. Swetland and answers your phone calls and email questions about the faith. Caller Question – For someone getting back into scripture, where should I start? Caller Question – Is there a prayer we can pray to sway Gods will? Caller Question – What is Augustine’s […]
How should you approach a right question at the wrong time? Many times we get asked these kinds of questions but are not ready to respond to them when asked. So what should you do? Msgr. Swetland explains how to handle these kinds of questions. Caller Question – How should we respond to others […]
Msgr Swetland wishes Los Angeles a happy birthday today, but why? You might be surprised as to why he is wishing them a happy birthday. Caller Question – If in a marriage, one person wants to use NFP, and the other wants to use contraception, are both people committing a sin, or just the […]
A huge welcome to Jacksonville FL for joining the Relevant Radio family. Starting today, Relevant Radio is now on the air in Jacksonville FL on both 1460AM and 1600AM. Caller Question – Her daughter is getting married, but not in the Church. What should she do? Caller Question – How are we supposed to […]
Have you ever visited the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC? If not, Msgr Swetland explains why you should try and make a trip to see it. Caller Question – Is it wrong for a priest to pray for those who struggle with gender identity? Caller Question – If we have guardian […]
Most every war that is fought is unjust in the eyes of the Catholic Church. When there is war, it is always a loss for humanity. Msgr Swetland shares with you why war is wrong. Caller Question – What Catechism would Msgr Swetland recommend? Caller Question – Can Msgr Swetland explain the Holy Trinity? […]
The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of early Church martyr St. Januarius took place today in Naples. Msgr. Swetland fills you in on the details and why it is so important to the Church. Caller Question – How can she reach out and help the Filipino Catholic community? Caller Question – Can […]